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Selfridge ND, Diamond Anniversary, 1911-1986 (R. Ferderer)

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Book Title

Selfridge, North Dakota
Seventy-Five Diamond Years
75 - 1911 - 1985
June 27, 28, 29, 1986

Welcome

The Village of Selfridge Sincerely Welcomes Everyone To The Sefridge
Diamond Anniversary Celebration
June 27, 28 and 29, 1986

Selfridge Town Council
Picture - L to R: Dana Walker, George Walker - Mayor, Emmanual Harsche, Jr.,
Theresa Mosset - Clerk, Kurt Utter

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATORY LETTERS              133-136
OUR TOWN                            141-160
    Growth and Progress                [145]
    Selfridge Trivia               [147-156]
    Town Council Elections             [159]
BUSINESSES                          161-178
ORGANIZATIONS                       179-190
SCHOOL                              191-216
    School History                 [192-193]
    High School Graduates              [194]
    Selfridge School Teachers      [195-196]
    Selfridge School Board Members [197-198]
    School Trivia                  [199-202]
    A Quitter Never Wins               [214]
CHURCHES                            217-221
SPECIAL PEOPLE AND EVENTS           223-240
    People                         [224-229]
    Bicentennial                       [230]
    1981 All School Reunion        [234-236]
    1986 jubilee Committee         [237-239]
    Acknowledgements                   [240]
MILITARY                            243-246
    List of Servicemen                 [244]
    The Home Front                     [245]
SHORT STORIES                       247-256
    A Tall Tale                        [248]
    Fire, Tornadoes, and Grasshoppers  [248]
    A Small Boys Memories              [250]
    Mischt                             [251]
    The Blizzard of Sixty-Six          [251]
    Camping Trip                       [252]
    Life of a Young Pioneer Girl   [253-255]
    Palace Hotel                       [256]
SELFRIDGE PIONEERS                  257-298
    The Selfridge Pioneer              [258]
    Biographies-Found in Index in back of book
FAMILY HISTORIES                    299-459
    Biographies- Found in index in back of book
MEMORIALS                               460
ADVERTISEMENTS                      461-495
SELFRIDGE IN REVUE                  496-504
INDEX                               505-509

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 11, 1985

To the Citizens of Selfridge:

I am pleased to send warm greetings to all those gathered to celebrate the 75th
anniversary of Selfridge.

The spirit which has built and sustained your community reflects the energy
which has forged America into a land of wonder. As a community held by
fellowship and goodwill, Selfridge has become "home" to many who love it dearly.
Further, it stands as an example of the blessings of liberty and freedom to
those around the world.

My hearty congratulations on this proud, historic occasion and my best wishes in
the years to come.

Signed:  Ronald Reagan

United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
QUENTIN N. BURDICK - NORTH DAKOTA
January 15, 1985

Dear Friends:

It is an honor for me to extend my best wishes to the community of Selfridge,
North Dakota, on the celebration of your 75th Jubilee.

I have always enjoyed visiting your fine community, and know you have made the
goals and dream of your forefathers a reality. You can be proud of Selfridge for
it is a wonderful place to life. May you nave a truly grand celebration!

With warm regards, I am

Sincerely,

Signed: Quentin N. Burdick

The People of Selfridge, North Dakota


CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
BYRON L. DORGAN - NORTH DAKOTA
June 1986

Community of Selfridge, North Dakota Box 244 Selfridge, North Dakota 58568

Dear Friends:

Congratulations on the occasion of the 75th jubilee of the community of
Selfridge, North Dakota!

The celebration of your 75th jubilee is a most exciting event, filled with
shared memories and enhanced by a cooperative community spirit as the citizens
of Selfridge plan and work together on such a worthwhile project.

My best wishes to all the citizens and friends of Selfridge as you celebrate
this very special occasion. I hope the sun shines brightly on your activities,
and may the next 75 years bring continued prosperity and good fortune to your
fine community.

I hope everyone has a great time:

Sincerely.

Signed: Byron L. Dorgan
Member of Congress

GOVERNOR - State of North Dakota
EXECUTIVE OFFICE - BISMARCK
GEORGE A SINNER
January 29, 1985

Ms. Diane Waliser
Box 244
Selfridge, North Dakota 58568

Dear Diane:

Thank you for your invitation to the Selfridge 75th Jubilee to be held the last
weekend in June, 1986. I sincerely hope I will be able to attend, however, we
are not yet scheduling things that far ahead.  I am happy to send along a brief
statement for inclusion in your Jubilee book.

My warmest congratulations to the people of Selfridge on the occasion of their
75th Jubilee.

"As you celebrate this notable anniversary, I am sure you are looking forward
as well as back.  As we learn from the past and celebrate it, we must also have
faith in the future.  It is people such as yourselves who have made our past
worth celebrating.  You are the people who will make the future of our state
one of promise and fulfillment.

Thanks again for he invitation. I hope I will be able to join you for the
celebration.  You will certainly be in our thoughts.

Sincerely.

Signed: George A. Sinner Governor
GAS:

United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
January, 30, 1985

Diane Waliser
Secretary - Book Committee
Box 244 - Selfridge, North Dakota 58568

Dear Diane:

Please extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to the citizens of
Selfridge as they celebrate their 75th Jubilee in June of 1986.

Your participation in the activities will allow you time to reflect and
recognize the foresight, dedication and determination of our North Dakota
pioneers. This visit into history instills pride in each of us as we recall the
hardships our ancestors endured, so that we could have a great North Dakota
today.

I certainly appreciate receiving your invitation and will make every effort to
attend.  Please contact me in the future when a definite date is planned so
that I can mark it on my calendar.

Again, you have my very best wishes for an outstanding celebration.

Sincerely,

Signed: MARK ANDREWS
U.S. Senator

MA:ciw

Dedication

We, the book committee, wish to dedicate this volume to the "Future of
Selfridge."

The good life we enjoy today is a result of the planning, hard work, and
forethought which the first settlers had for the future.

May the future progress and growth of Selfridge continue to be strong and solid.

May the potential of our future citizens enable them to continue to preserve the
heritage which will be entrusted to them.

The future of Selfridge lies in the hands of the young and those yet unborn and
they will determine the destiny of Selfridge.

We challenge them to grow and develop in the next seventy-five years with the
same perseverance and great courage their forefathers had.

The Book Committee

Introduction

On October, 1984, a group of citizens, interested in the preservation of the
history of Selfridge, and looking forward to preparing a celebration to
commemorate its seventy-fifth anniversary, met at the Selfridge Public School. A
book committee was established and immediate work began on the publication of a
Diamond Jubilee Book.

Every effort was made to gather as much information about the history of
Selfridge and its citizens, by contacting both local and former residents of
Selfridge. Letters were sent out a number of times, posters were hung in
business places, newspaper and newsletter articles were published, and telephone
calls were made urging people to share family biographies, histories of business
places and organizations in both words and pictures.

Many people helped to collect and compile information. Knowledge and data were
gleaned from many sources, such as courthouse records, old newspapers, books,
scrapbooks and numerous letters. Family histories were submitted by family
members. If some are not included, it is because no information was submitted to
us or we did not know whom to contact. People loaned many old snapshots and
photographs and time was spent visiting with residents and listening as they
reminisced and told their stories.

We do not claim to be professional writers, and we realize mistakes and
omissions have occurred, but we assure you they are unintentional. If errors
have occurred in your family history, we hope they are not serious. No doubt, we
have misspelled names, overlooked omissions, and may have some inaccurate
information, and for all this, we sincerely apologize. Because of publication
costs and space, some materials have been edited or shortened and some pictures
have been eliminated. We ask your understanding.

Selfridge Jubilee Book Committee
Sandra Waliser, Diane Waliser, Judith Walker, Kathleen Hepper, Renae Jochim,
Emmy Kraft, Maryann Gross

Forward

Previous to this, you may have paged through the 1961 Selfridge Golden Jubilee
Book which contains the first fifty years of history for the Selfridge
Community. In the pages to follow, we have endeavored to continue monitoring the
progress of Selfridge and its residents in the last twenty-five years. We have
tried not to repeat information from one book to the other, but in some
instances, we did find some events and several histories that we were able to
elaborate upon and hopefully make better.

Since we celebrated our fiftieth anniversary twenty-five years ago, many changes
have taken place in our community. Old businesses have gone by the way side and
new businesses have taken their places and others have expanded. Some family
farms have been abandoned while others are flourishing because of the efforts of
the new generation.

The accounts and pictures herein depict the lives and events of people, their
ambitions and challenges, their ingenuity and ideals, and the courage needed to
pursue their goals. Our new generation is building on the sound foundation of
our forefathers and the pioneers of this community.

We, the book committee, have put together this book to help preserve our
heritage for our future generations. It is our hope that Selfridge will continue
to be a friendly and progressive community. We have enjoyed working on this book
and hope it will bring enjoyment to the readers. Hopefully, this volume will
help us relive a bit of past history and become a family treasure. May these
records instill a desire to perpetuate this progress as we begin our next
twenty-five years toward our century mark.

Selfridge Jubilee Book Committee

As far back as I can remember, I've always liked to draw. I used to draw faces
of magazine models, cartoon characters or whatever interested me at the time. I
designed and decorated the King and Queen crowns for the 1976 Bicentennial
Parade and I've painted several portraits. I've taken one course in tole
painting and one course in oil painting. I also do a lot of poster work for
different people in Selfridge.

When the opportunity to design a logo for the Jubilee came along, I only found
out about the Jubilee Committee wanting people to submit their designs on a logo
about an hour before the scheduled meeting. I made a fast decision to try my
luck. Fortunately, the Committee wasn't really satisfied with any one logo and
extended the deadline for one more week.

I tried to depict on paper what I see in my mind whenever I think of Selfridge.
The first buildings I see are the church and school, which are probably two of
the most important buildings in Selfridge. I used the wheat, the farm, the
livestock, the wheel and fences to depict the farm and ranch style of living.
Selfridge is a rural community, and farming and ranching are the predominant
lifestyles.

As for the town itself, I used a very old picture of Selfridge and tried to draw
it as close to the original as I could. I wanted to show Selfridge as it was in
the past, along with the old car and familiar old sites such as the Palace
Hotel, the Bank, the Grain Elevator. These buildings are still standing today.
The Cowboy and Indian show the past, as well as the present. The cream can and
cheese stand for the Cheese Factory and the many dairy farms in the area.

I tried to put as much as I could on the logo, without it becoming too full, and
this is what I came up with. I wanted the people to see something familiar;
something they recognized right away when they saw it, not anything fancy, or
unrelated to what the Jubilee means. I'm proud that the Jubilee Steering
Committee picked mine. I feel I've really contributed something of myself to our
75th Jubilee and to the book. This means a great deal to me.

Mary Ann Gross

Our Town

Center of a Rural Community

Salute to Selfridge

Our hometown is a small town,
As most folks would define small.
But to us it will always be,
The Number One Town of all.

I was born and raised here,
My sons were too, you see.
So if I sound partial to it,
That was intended to be.

Small town folks are friendly,
They all know each other by name.
About our city cousins,
We could never say the same.

When I die and go to heaven,
As someday, I trust I will do.
I hope if there are any small towns,
I will live in one up there too.

Eva Kelsch

Picture - Main Street of Selfridge looking west, 1984.

PATENT OF SELFRIDGE

Document No. 28877 132048 24314. - 11 - I.O.  Sale 1896.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: GREETING:

WHEREAS, An order of the Secretary of the Interior, has been deposited in the
General Land Office directing that a fee simple patent issue to the claimant,
T.C. Sherman, for the:

Northeast quarter of Section Thirty-four in township One Hundred thirty North of
Range eighty two, West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, North Dakota, containing
One Hundred sixty acres.

NOW KNOW YE, That the United States of American, in consideration of the
premises, has given and granted by these presents does give and grant, unto the
said claimant and to the heirs, of the said claimant the lands above described.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the same, together with all the rights, privileges,
immunities and appurtenances, of whatsoever nature there unto belonging, unto
the said claimant and to the heirs and assigns of the said claimant forever.

And there is reserved from the lands hereby granted, a right of way thereon for
ditches or canals constructed by authority of the United States.

In Testimony Wereof, I William H. Taft, President of the United States of
America, have caused these letters to be made Patent, and the seal of the
General Land Office, to be here unto affixed.

Given under my hand at the City of Washington the twenty-fourth day of April in
the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven, and of the
Independence of the United States, the one hundred and thirty-fifth.

By the President. Wm. H. Taft. By M.P. LeRoy Secretary John O'Connell Acting
Recorder of the General Land Office.

(Seal of General Land Office)
Recorded Patent Number 192206
Filed for record the 19th day of May A.D. 1911, at 9 o'clock A.M.
A.M. Packard. Register of Deeds, Morton Co., N.D.

I hereby certify that the above transcript has been compared with the original
record and is a true correct and complete copy of the same as recorded in book
29 of Deeds on page 113 of Morton County records.

J.I. Rovig Transcriber

Selfridge - Morton County - North Dakota - Legal Formation

Know all men by these presents that the Milwaukee Land Company, owner of the
Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) section thirty four (34 Township one hundred and
thirty north (130), range eighty- two west (82) of the 5th P.M. in Morton
County, in the State of North Dakota has caused a portion of the same to be
platted as the Town of Selfridge as shown by this plat, and hereby dedicates to
the public use, the Avenues, Streets and Alleys shown upon said plat.

Signed this 10th day of May A.D. 1911
Milwaukee Land Company  By-Burton Hanson  President  ATTEST-E.W. Adams  Secretary
Executed in presence of  Geo. C. Hill  C.A. Padley

State of Illinois - County of Cook
On this 10th day of May A.D. 1911, before me a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Burton Hanson, to me known to the
President of the Milwaukee Land Company, and to be the identical person whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as such President, and
acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be his free and voluntary act
and deed, and the free and voluntary act and deed of said Milwaukee Land
Company, by him as such officer voluntarily executed for the uses and purposes
therein set forth.

Given under my hand and Notarial Seal this 10th day of May A.D. 1911.
My Commission expires May 11, 1912
W.D. Millard  Notary Public Cook County, Illinois

State of Wisconsin - County of Milwaukee
Personally appeared before me this 7th day of May A.D. 1911, the above named
E.W. Adams to me known to be the Secretary of the Milwaukee Land Company and
the same person who executed the foregoing instrument as such Secretary and
acknowledged the execution thereof as his free and voluntary act and deed and
the free and voluntary act and deed of said Milwaukee Land Company by him as
such officer voluntarily executed for the uses and purposes therein set forth;
and acknowledged that the seal attached to said instrument is the corporate
seal of said Milwaukee Land Company.

Given under my hand and Notarial Seal this 17th day of May A.D. 1911.
My commissioner expires Oct. 22-1911
A.C. Prossback  Notary Public Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

I Borge H. Borresen, surveyor, do hereby certify that I have surveyed and
staked out, from the 5th day of April A.D. 1911 to the 12th day of April A.D.
1911, the town of Selfridge as shown on this plat, situated in the northeast
quarter (NE 1/4) section thirty four (34) township one hundred and thirty north
(130) range eighty two west (82) of the 5th P.M. in Morton County in the State
of North Dakota. The large figures in black indicate the number of the blocks,
the small figures in black, indicate the number of the lots. The size of each
lot and the width of each street, avenue and alley are represented in feet by
Figures in red. The position of Government corners are as represented. The
angles between the different lines, are represented in degrees and minutes by
figures in red upon this plat. I have planted and firmly fixed in the ground,
iron monuments and points at least 250 yards apart at the center line
intersections of First Avenue South and First Street, and First Avenue North
and First Street, a distance of seven hundred and sixty six (766) feet apart as
shown on attached plat, and I hereby certify that said plat is correct.

Borge H. Borreson, Surveyor

State of South Dakota - County of Perkins
On this 29th day of April A.D. 1911 before me a Notary Public personally
appeared Borge H. Borreson to me known to be the person described in, and who
executed the foregoing certificate and acknowledged that he executed the same
as his free act and deed.

My commission expires Mch. 6th 1913
Ray W. Conklin  Notary Public Perkins County  South Dakota

Officer of Register of Deeds - County of Morton - State of North Dakota
I hereby certify that the within instrument was filed for record in this
office, on the 22nd day of May, A.D. 1911, at 9 o'clock A.M. and was duly
recorded in book "B" of Plat Books.

A.M. Packard Register of Deeds Morton County - North Dakota

SELFRIDGE - Population 1920 - 1980

1920 - 153
1930 - 351
1940 - 329
1950 - 343
1960 - 371
1970 - 346
1980 - 273

Above information is from the United State Census Bureau North Dakota State
Health Department

THE GROWTH AND PROGRESS OF SELFRIDGE

If we had the chance to go back to the prairie life of the early 1900's here in
the settlement of Selfridge, we could never imagine the changes that could
occur in seventy-five short years. A town that began in 1911 with only a few
buildings and a small group of brave settlers who had a dream of a good life in
a brand new town. As you go through this book, you will note places where much
progress and modernization has taken place, and in other places, much has
stayed the same, such as the spirit and friendliness of Selfridge.

It grew up on the Milwaukee Railroad line, which came through here about 1908.
The first depot was a stationary boxcar moved into Selfridge in 1917 by the
railroad on a flatcar and G.E. Langbein became the first depot agent. The depot
was in pretty deplorable condition upon arrival and took quite a bit of work to
fix it up. In the early days, trains were used extensively, for long distance
travel by the Selfridge residents and continued until the later 40's. Selfridge
was very dependent on the railroad in the early years. Everything came in by
train, groceries, lumber, fruit, coal, meat, machinery, mail and even ice. The
town shipped all its produce out by train also. Again, the mail, livestock,
grain dairy products etc. The trains were a vital part of Selfridge as a
growing community.

The first business, a general store, was started in 1911 and following shortly
thereafter, was the Sioux Lumber Company opening also in 1911, thereby making
easy access to building supplies for other businesses and homes which followed.
After that, piles of lumber could be seen everywhere and hammers heard far into
the evenings. Some of the first homes were just crude shanties until the
residents could later build their fine homes, such as the J.K. Wead home and
the B.L. Smestad home. These are still being lived in by families today.

Farmers came to the Selfridge area hoping to make their fortune in flax. The
area was open range and cattle had to be herded day and night. The area had
good farming ground and excellent ranching hills. Horses were used for pulling
wagons and for farming and most of the prairie was broken up with walking
plows. Therefore, the community had need for the village blacksmith (sometimes
two) and the village harness and repair shop. Travel was slow and very
difficult due to crude prairie trails and no roads. Good roads weren't really
built until the 1930's when W.P.A. was put into effect. The roads were then
built with horses and crude inadequate machinery. It was hard back-breaking
work and oftentimes in freezing temperatures.

The first eight years after Selfridge was founded, it existed as an unorganized
community without the benefit of municipal ordinances and local supervision. A
real "wild west" sort of environment. Before they incorporated to become a
village, the residents of Selfridge fought a losing struggle to have Selfridge
designated as the county before Sioux County became separated from Morton
County. History repeated itself, when again in the 1950's the residents tried
to have the county seat relocated from Fort Yates to Selfridge because it is
more centrally located. Both times were disappointing defeats.

In 1925, the Village of Selfridge boasted of 51 homes and 63 business places.
It contained 2 churches, 4 schools, 3 elevators, 2 garages, 3 implement
dealers, 4 filling stations, 2 welding shops, I long distance phone, I lawyer,
1 pool hall, 2 banks, 1 public hall, I picture show, 4 general stores, 3
groceries and meat stores, 1 blacksmith shop, I feed barn, 1 rooming house, 2
restaurants, 4 real estate offices, 2 oil stations, 1 hotel, 1 hardware, 1
newspaper, 1 drug store, 1 barber shop, 2 cream stations, 3 contractors, 1
painter, 2 lumber yards, 2 confectioneries, 1 millinery shop, 1 electric and
power & light company.

By 1930 the town had more than doubled its population. We can honestly say the
community of Selfridge was a bustling, thriving place to live. The people
supported their community one hundred percent. Everything was purchased at home
from machinery. cars, groceries, clothing, fuel, building supplies etc. Nobody
went out of town to patronize another community. This is what gave Selfridge
its vitality. The roads and mode of travel was not conducive to buying away
from home. About the only way things were purchased away from home was through
the Sears and Roebuck Catalog. Organizations and groups were formed with all
members supporting and maintaining the group to its fullest potential.

During the depression years of the thirties, many local men and area farmers
supported their families by working on W.P.A. (Workmens Progress
Administration). The pay was anywhere from $25 to $42 per month depending on
the type of work and job and whether or not the men furnished their own teams
of horses. Our city park was started and planted with grass and trees. The City
Auditorium was built and sidewalks installed. National Youth Association (NYA)
gave many of our young people jobs. They earned $6.00 a month.

As you read through the "Selfridge Trivia" section, note the community spirit
and the ambitious individuals who made up the Village of Selfridge. Another
thing very apparent to the readers eye, will be the changeover of businesses
from one person to another. As one started a business, he quickly saw the need
for another type of business or store in the community. Just as quickly, there
was always someone to take over the former business. These changeovers
sometimes took place faster than the paperwork could be done.

As the town grew, fire became its greatest hazard. A volunteer fire department
has always been in existence in Selfridge but never formerly organized until
1973. Balls and fundraisers were held often to raise money for equipment. Many
of the Selfridge business places and homes have been lost to major fires
through the years. Always the people rallied and rebuilt. More evidence of the
fortitude the Selfridgites possessed. Prairie fires through the years have
threatened the very existence of Selfridge.

As the years progressed, so did the modernization of travel and roads. People
were soon able to jump into modern fast moving vehicles and get to their
destination with not much time lost. Because of cars, trucks, tractors, and up
to date machinery, we no longer needed horses and soon the village blacksmith
and harness repair shops disappeared. Soon came the discontinuance of passenger
train service because cars were so much more convenient. When rail freight
service was no longer available our city dray line was no longer needed. The
list could go on of the businesses lost to modernization.

In the early years of the 1940's bumper crops were harvested around the
countryside of Selfridge. The farmers enjoyed a chance to take a breath without
wondering where the next meal was coming from as in the previous ten years.
They hauled their grain into 3 self-operating elevators in Selfridge. Business
in town flourished and once again building and remodeling could be seen
everywhere. Just as fast as Selfridge recovered from the depression, it was Hit
by the war years. Research proves that Selfridge worked together and everyone
did more than his or her share to help the war effort and bring peace in the
world again.

Farming practices in the Selfridge area have changed drastically over the past
seventy-five years; trash cover on summerfallow, a faster coverage of all
stages of farming including seeding, summerfallow, harvesting, etc., as well as
chemicals used on weed and insect control, seed variety and treatment. The
Cedar Soil Conservation Office should be given credit here as they assisted in
dam, dugouts, dike building, planning, surveying and financially. Modern
farming practices have cut down on farm labor costs but increased in farm
management costs. Farmers and ranchers now spend long hours with the
calculators and computers figuring out how to get the best production for the
least cost.

An adequate supply of good water is essential to the growth and development of
any town or city. The years during the 50's saw the most progress of Selfridge
since its beginning. Once again, through research, it was found that the
Village City Council worked diligently to bring about the water and sewer
system to the Village of Selfridge. Our leading well driller,

George Walker Jr., has to be given credit for the important role he played
during this project. Also, not to be forgotten, was the long awaited day of
blacktopping all the streets of Selfridge. Farmers and townspeople alike,
worked for the successful completion of this project. Here again, the Blotske
Brothers Construction helped in making this project the success it was. These
improvements are today taken for granted, but had we all been a part of
Selfridge during those years, we would realize what an asset these projects are
and would be more appreciative of them.

In the late 50's and early 60's, Selfridge hit its peak, population wise. Much
construction and building was going on in this area. This meant jobs for
people, families moving into our town and maintaining our school and supporting
our businesses. The building of the Five Star Cheese Plant also meant jobs for
people in our community and an outlet for the product of the dairy farmer. By
the 1970's the Selfridge population started going down as did most small towns.
People were better able to purchase away from home at a cheaper price. The
small town businesses could not buy in the large quantities and therefore,
their prices remained higher causing people to buy away from home. Business at
home fell off and right on the heels of that came the closing doors of many
business places. That, we know all too well, means loss of jobs.

and young people leaving the community. During the later years of 1970 it was
even feared by the community that it might have to close the doors on its
school. This was the trend across the whole country; people moving from rural
to urban.

But, the "Spirit of Selfridge" prevailed through all the low times of it's
short life. Now young people are again building homes and so are the older
generation in their retirement years. Young people are taking over existing
business places and starting new ones. Our students are trying their wings and
returning to the "old home town" to seek employment or to try a new enterprise.
Organizations are forming and its members are once again supporting and working
together for the success of the group as a whole. The transitory employees who
pass through Selfridge, such as teachers, government workers, southern
combiners, have always remarked on the friendliness of the community and the
spirit it possesses.

Judith Walker

Picture - Taken in 1927 when the old Hardware burned down.

Picture - The former Collis Building which burned in 1951. Located where George
Walker Jr's. Garage is now located.

Picture - Taken about 1938. In front of the Palace Hotel and the Ellingson and
Collis Garage. They had the Chevrolet Dealership.

"SELFRIDGE TRIVIA"
[From the files of the Selfridge Journal]

1910's

The Sioux Lumber Company is incorporated on April 2, 1910.

In 1911 T.C. Sherman received the first grant of land which included the future
site of Selfridge, from the government and sold it to the Milwaukee Railroad
Company who had the land surveyed. On July 7th the first lots in Selfridge were
sold.

On April 14, 1911, two auto loads of people interested in assuring that
Selfridge would be the county seat of the proposed Sioux County called upon the
governor to urge his support.

On April 29, 1911, another Selfridge delegation visited the capitol, among whom
was Red Tomahawk; they urged Selfridge as the county seat.

In 1911, Surveyor Borge H. Barreson stakes out the first lots in the Village of
Selfridge.

In 1911, Maude and Ott Black moved onto a homestead west of Selfridge.

In 1912 the first postmaster of Selfridge was appointed which was Eben W.
Philput.

On March 25, 1916 a delegation from Selfridge attends a meeting at Morristown,
S.D. of the Sioux County Voters League. They give their support for the
relocation of the county seat to be in Selfridge.

On April 29, 1916 the first moving picture show was shown in Selfridge.

In June of 1916 two local men are held under bond and charged with assault to
do great bodily harm to one another.

In October of 1916 A.W. Merchant has leased the London Hotel building and will
put in a line of general merchandise and will be open soon.

In December of 1916 work is started on the construction of the new Selfridge
State Bank building.

In January of 1917, a new restaurant and lunch counter opened in Selfridge by
Lloyd Solmon.

In January of 1917 Frank E. Celley purchased half interest in the Selfridge
Feed Barn and Dray Line owned by C.E. Ellingson. Mr. Celley at once took up his
duties as a partner of the new firm of Strasser and Celley.

On January 13, 1917, a new bank for Selfridge has now opened. It is a Liberty
State Bank. This new bank has a capital paid up stock of $15,000. Its directors
are G.E. and R.B. Loubek, J.W. Murphy, and attorney John F. Sullivan. R.B.
Loubek will be the cashier.

Father Vincent, OSB will hold services in the new Catholic Church in Selfridge
on January 19, 1917.

In February of 1917, John Teeter is appointed the road supervisor and will make
some good roads if no coyotes come along.

In February of 1917 an electric light plant was installed in the Loubek
Hardware Store. It is a Delco-Light Plant and will furnish lights for the
Liberty State Bank, the Loubek Hardware and the home of P.V. Delaney.

On May 17, 1917, Selfridge has a depot. It was brought up on a flat car of the
train and it is reported that an agent will soon be in charge.

On June 7, 1917, a notable improvement took place in Selfridge; the
installation of an oil station by Standard OR Company which is a great
convenience for the tractor owners.

On June 28 of 1917, Andrew Lind of Shields is building a pool hall north of the
Smestad Store. It will be completed by July 5, 1917.

On July 5, 1917, a "booze detective" visited Selfridge. He must have found
things pretty dry, for he remained perfectly sober while in town.

On July 26, 1917 the first draft quota from Sioux County was called with the
following listed for Selfridge, John Kronberger, John Hilberg, Herb Lindquist,
and Clarence Hansen. On August 16, 1917, the second draft list was called with
many from Selfridge on the list.

In 1917, J.F. Teeter harvested near Selfridge with flax running 2 to 6 bushels
an acre, wheat ran 7 bushels an acre and oats did 21 bushel to the acre.

On October 25, 1917, J.R. Harmon sold his farm and a section of land adjoining
and received $25.00 per acre for the farm and the section brought $18 per acre.
These are the highest prices up to date for land in this locality.

In December of 1917, W.H. Keyser has opened up a shoe and harness shop in
Selfridge.

A private telephone was installed in the Milwaukee depot in 1918.

In January of 1918 Fred VanRuden purchased the Selfridge Hotel. He will remodel
and use the first floor as a meat market and grocery store and the second floor
will be fixed up for a rooming house.

In February of 1918, through the efforts of Mrs. J.W. Farmer, Selfridge now has
one of the Traveling Libraries furnished by the state.

The Selfridge branch of the Red Cross was formed on June 15, 1918 with J.R.
Harmon as chairman, A.W. Merchant as vice-chairman, Mrs. F.W. Redman as
treasurer and W.E. Idler as secretary.

On May 23, 1918 Volume 1 Number 1 of the new Selfridge Journal goes to press.

The Loubek Hardware Company of Freda, North Dakota purchases a hotel in
Selfridge and establishes a hardware business on it on August 1, 1918 with
contractor, Byington doing the remodeling.

G.E. Langbein is appointed the first depot agent in Selfridge on August 12,
1918.

W.E. Idler is the Army registrar for Selfridge. Registration takes place in the
Winter-Truesdell-Ames Elevator September 5, 1918.

On October 12, 1918 the flagpole was set up in Selfridge and the first flag was
raised in Selfridge on Flag Day.

On December 5, 1918 a new Selfridge Meat Market opens with Peter Engel as
proprietor and Joseph J. Szarkowski as manager. It is opened in the former
Steele Restaurant.

On December 12, 1918, the Selfridge Christmas program is held in Marsh's Pool
Hall because there is not enough room in the schoolhouse.

In March of 1919 Selfridge is incorporated as a village. The first election
went as follows: Trustees, G.H. Byington, Fred Rott, P.J. Kennedy; Clerk, G.E.
Langbein, (who resigned a few weeks later); Treasurer, M.D. Redman; Marshal,
F.C. Celley; Assessor, C.C. Marsh; Justice of the Peace, P.V. Delaney.

On July 1, 1919 the Citizens State Bank of Selfridge opens it's doors having
been granted a charter in April of 1916. Incorporators are F.M. Redman, Robert
Gwyther, and S.J, Maurer.

1920's

On March 27, 1920, A.E. Spencer purchases the Selfridge Hotel and opened a pool
hall and barber shop. It was purchased from Gust Swanson. It became known as
Spencer's Pool Hall.

The new Arlington House has been purchased by William Heiser on April 15, 1920.
He placed a new porch on the hotel and changed the name to the Palace Hotel.

The St. Philomena Society was formed on December 19, 1920 with President, Mrs.
J. Klingler; Vice-President Mrs. F. Watrong, and Treasurer is Mrs. P.J.
Kennedy. It is under the direction of Father Orthmar Buerkler, O.S.B.

In 1921, the First Baptist Church in Selfridge community met in homes for
church services.

The Selfridge Hardware Company burns down on February 7, 1921.

A new Selfridge Livery and Feed Barn is erected on the site of the old burned
barn in February of 1921.

The Selfridge Blacksmith Shop is sold to George E. McCay on February 10, 1921.

A new cream station opens in the rear of the Spencers Pool Hall on March 17,
1921.

J. Bernard Smith becomes editor of the Selfridge Journal in 1921.

A prairie fire north of Selfridge is heading for the community.

W.H. Ordway takes over the management of the Selfridge State Bank, the
Selfridge Hardware Company and the Selfridge Lumber Company on September 15,
1921.

A new city jail is purchased and been placed on the lot owned by the city just
north of Smestad's Store on September 15, 1921.

William Nicklas opens a new shoe shop on September 27, 1921

The Milwaukee Railroad installs a new cinder sidewalk which connects with the
city walks. A great improvement enjoyed by all the Selfridge residents.

John Bachmeier of Strasbourg purchases the Havelock Lumber Co. in January of
1925.

In 1925 Selfridge shipped 86 cars of grain and 44 cars of livestock.

The PR & H Lumber and Construction Company opened for business with E.D.
Szarkowski as manager in February of 1925.

In 1925 the Selfridge community builds a new depot. It is a long awaited
venture.

Theresa Anderson opens her restaurant in the Selfridge State Bank Building on
May 14, 1925.

The Spencer Pool Hall is sold to A.J. Meyers on June 11, 1925.

Tony Meyers rented the Petra Swanson building to open a new barber shop. He is
in partnership with E.D. Prewitt, in June of 1925.

In June of 1925, J.S. Sagmiller brings a quart of ice cream home to his wife in
Selfridge from his parent's home at Fallon, N. Dak. He brings it home in his
new "flying machine" and the ice cream is in excellent condition.

Ed Prewitt builds a new building for his barber shop in June of 1925.

In July of 1925 Philip Walker takes over the Beatrice Cream Station and will
have it in the rear of his meat market.

On July 7, 1925, Selfridge organizes a 12-piece orchestra. The rehearsals are
held in the Selfridge Schoolhouse. Conducted by M.R. Rice.

L.E. Feinstein has leased a building east of the city hall and will open a line
of general merchandise store. In the spring he plans to build a new building.

On August 6, 1925 Philip Walker builds a new business. It is a general
merchandise store and a meat market.

In November of 1925 the old depot is moved to Maple Leaf for a storage shed.

Joe and Sam Walker buy the Selfridge Hardware Company in November 26, 1925. It
was formerly owned by Mrs. Anderson. The rooms above the hardware store will be
lived in by the Walker families.

In December of 1925, Adolph and John Hepper purchase the meat market owned by
Aberle and Schmaltz.

Taken in front of the Wingerter Hall. A mystery show came to town

In 1927 A.W. Merchant purchased the Meat Market from John Merk.

In 1927 Samuel Walker and Philip Walker Sr. build a new brick fireproof
building on main street for the Walker Hardware. Philip Schwartz was the
contractor.

In 1927, Philip Walker opened a cream station in September in the old post
office building. Family will be living in the rear of the building.

Electric fight poles were put in for main street in July of 1927.

I.T. Krois and Bernard Smith became managers of the Selfridge Hall. They have
new opera seats ordered as well as a picture show machine.

The Selfridge State Bank reopens on December 28, 1927 with W.H. Ordway,
President.

In 1928 Ed Szarkowski moved from the Sioux Lumber Building into a brick
building on main west of the post office.

In May of 1928, Fred Rott builds a new brick, fire proof building on main
street.

In January of 1928 I.T. Krois purchased a new generator for the Village.

1930's

In May of 1931, Collis and Ellingson Garage add an addition to the rear of
their garage, (formerly the Selfridge Motor Co.) with P.H. Schwartz doing the
work.

In May 1931 the cornerstone of the St. Philomena Church was laid with a
celebration to follow.

On May 24, 1931 the Red Cross Nurse makes a visit in Selfridge. One hundred
thirteen children were inspected with 88 found to have defects.

In June of 1931 Standard Oil tanks are being erected for the new "blue gas".

In 1931, Joe R. Schneider is the new owner of the Palace Hotel.

In January of 1932, a new cream station is opened by Carl Ellingson and was
housed one door east of the "Cozy Cafe".

In 1932 Fred Hoffart of the Elter Service Station has changed to handling
Standard Oil products and installed three new PUMPS.

In 1932 Joe Daschle opens a new Red and White Grocery Store next to the Palace
Hotel.

In March of 1932 P.J. Engeseth moved his law office into the rear part of the
Selfridge State Bank Building.

In January of 1933 Selfridge sponsors the first President's Ball with two
orchestras and two dance halls. Tickets are .25 cents and .50 cents.

In January of 1935 William Swartz has been appointed Captain of the Fire
Department.

I.T. Krois leased the Celley-Anderson place in 1935. It is located across the
tracks and he expects to open a garage in early spring.

In 1935 Selfridge purchased dump ground from George Wise Spirit of Fort Yates.
This would be SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 27-130-82.

Alfred Herfindahl opened a new Beer Parlor and Sandwich Place in 1935 located
in the old Selfridge State Bank Building.

In November of 1935 C.D. Anderson takes over the grocery store business from
Wodlinger. (The future Arthur Sieglock Bar).

In November of 1935 Herb Rott and Walter Tuntland purchase the old Selfridge
Blacksmith building from Jacob Schneider. They're starting a new garage
business.

The Sioux County Relief Office is moved to the Walker Fireproof Building on
main street in 1935.

In 1936 the Milwaukee Railroad inaugurated a free pickup and free delivery
service at Selfridge, Shields and all along the Milwaukee Railroad.

In March of 1936 Jacob Schneider opens a new Schneider Blacksmith Shop building
located just north of the Rott home.

In April of 1936 Selfridge gets a new "city hall". Many private donations were
made.

In April of 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Dressier leases the Cozy Cafe from Mrs.
Schwartz.

Carl Wuitschick takes over the Standard Oil Agency in April of 1936.

In April of 1936 the Phillips "66" Service Station is opened by Walter Tuntland
and Herbert Rott. (Formerly the Schneider Blacksmith Shop).

On April 30, 1936 a new implement business starts. It is called Sioux County
Implement Company and it is located on main street in the Merchant Building by
E.D. Szarkowski and A.W. Merchant. They will be selling the Oliver Farm
Equipment Line.

In 1936 the cement sidewalks were put in around Selfridge by Roe Brothers of
Bismarck.

In April of 1936 Gottlieb Kein leases the Palace Hotel from Joe B. Schneider.
Some improvements will take place.

A new Cream Station opens up in May of 1936 in the old barber shop west of the
shoe shop. It was opened by George Freund.

In May of 1936 Selfridge is host to the Southwestern Annual Sunday School
convention in the school auditorium.

Tom Lauinger purchases the old Selfridge State Bank Building in September of
1936 and is operating a pool hall and beer parlor.

Alfred Herfindahl moves his beer parlor into the Walker building in November of
1936.

On December 3 of 1936, Liquor will be sold legally in Selfridge.

Art and Handicraft school will be opened three days a week in the City
Auditorium in December of 1936, under the direction of Walter Hauk.

In December of 1936 the Village Board buys an electric fire siren. The switch
is located on the front of the Selfridge Journal Office.

Picture - Looking at the north side of the street from the south. Taken
possible in the late 20's or early 30's. Looking at the KC Hall and the cream
station.

Picture - The inside of The Feist Cash Market taken in 1947. L to R: Isabelle
Blotske, Della Feist, Mrs. John R. Kraft, Elizabeth Wuitschick, Pete Feist.

In December of 1936 the Selfridge W.P.A. workers are building 61 "privy pits"
around Selfridge. This project is sponsored by the State Department of Health,
with A.W. Merchant as Foreman.

A pinochle tournament is sponsored by the Selfridge Pinochle Sharks in 1937
under the supervision of County Recreation Director, Max Erker.

In March of 1937 the City Auditorium is recently completed. Most of the
materials such as the brick, were taken from the old brick building owned by
the Village of Selfridge. Work is done by WPA workers and also some private
donations were made toward the project.

In May of 1937 new tennis courts are erected in the City Park, supervised by
County Recreation Director, Max Erker. Donations for materials were made by
Selfridge citizens.

In August of 1937 J.K. Wead sells his General Merchandise Store to Ted Ferderer
of Solen. It is now called Ferderer's Grocery.

In September of 1937 Jacob Becker buys the Herfindahl Liquor business.

In September 1937 John Merchant buys out the Prewitt Confectionery.

In September of 1937 the American Legion Auxiliary purchased a bookcase and is
opening a community library. Anyone can donate books to the library.

In December of 1937, the Selfridge Journal sponsors a contest for boys and
girls. The one who gets the most new subscribers and a one-year renewal wins a
pair of free skis and skates.

1940's

January of 1940 the work starts this week on the streets of Selfridge. This is
a WPA project sponsored in 1938. This week will be fill-ins, culverts and
leveling up followed by a coating of scoria.

A "Whiskers Club" was organized in Selfridge in February of 1940. Membership
dues are .25 cents. Each member shall let grow at least one square inch of
whiskers.

In August of 1940 Mrs. Anna Klingler purchased Bernie's Cafe from Bernard
Teeter. A few months later in October of 1940 Anna sells the Dew Drop Inn Cafe
to John Fischer.

Taken about 1930. Looking at the KC Hall when it was still the old Walker
Hardware.

The milk war is over in Selfridge in December of 1940. For a year milk has been
selling for .5c a quart and now it is up to .10 cents a quart.

Joe Daschle buys the Selfridge State Bank Building and the Prewitt
Confectionery from Ed Prewitt on September 19, 1940.

In October of 1940 a draft list was issued for Sioux County with 58 men listed
from Selfridge. J.R. Hallam and Ted Ferderer are appointed to serve on the
County Draft Board.

S.A. Collis and Dan Panko take live rattlesnakes to the capitol in Bismarck to
illustrate their request to have the state appropriate bounty money for the
snakes.

Two robberies take place in Selfridge in one week in June of 1942. One was at
the PR & H Lumber Company and one at Volks Bar.

In 1942 the Selfridge Journal office is the site for old tires and rubber for
the Red Cross Drive.

In 1942 the Farmers Union Oil Station is the site for War Scrap iron.

The farmers in Selfridge area set the labor-threshing wage at $5 per day with
$2 extra for the use of the team. This is in July of 1942. Threshing will be .9
cents a bushel for wheat and other grain will be .7 cents a bushel.

A bumper crop was had in the Selfridge area in August of 1942. John Hartman
harvested oats near Selfridge that ran 90 bushels an acre.

In December of 1942 Ted Ferderer sells his store to Mr. and Mrs. Merchant.

Joe Volk purchased the city dray line from Nick Ripplinger in December of 1942.

Mrs. Anna Merchant sells the old meat market building to Rudolph Hettich who
plans to move the building to his farm. (It is located west of the new Wonder
Inn.)

A new well is drilled for the Palace Hotel in 1943.

A half section of land on the H.F. Smith farm brought $20 per acre which is
premium price in 1943.

A bumper crop was had in Selfridge in July of 1943. Albert Cerney threshed oats
that ran 60 bushels to the acre. Barley did 30 to 40 and wheat did 20 to 35
bushels to the acre.

Cyclone hits Selfridge on July 19, 1943 with thousands of dollars in damage.
Almost no resident or business is without some damage.

Joe Becker sells his garage to Joseph Froelich in August of 1943. Joe plans to
carry a complete line of Standard Oil Products.

1944 Lewis Meisel buys the old Red and White store (formerly the London Hotel)
from Alton Ellingson.

In 1944 Selfridge has three truck lines. The Mattson Truck Service; the Volk
Trucking Service and the Snyder Transfer.

In September of 1944, Fred Rott purchases the C.A. Anderson building, formerly
the "Cozy Cafe".

On December 2, 1944, The Selfridge Community has a USO community benefit
auction sale in the Wingerter Hall.

A Flying Club is organized in Selfridge on May 18, 1945. Taking lessons in the
new school are Ralph Hinton, S.A. Collis, Joe Froelich, Carl Meisel, Pete
Feist, Joe Becker, George Walker Jr., Curt Collis, James Johnson, Joe Volk,
Simon Dillman, Jack Dillman, Wilbur Snyder, and Mike Feist. Lessons from W.D.
Kelly of Mobridge.

Adam Lorenz opens a new shoe and harness shop in the old Anderson building on
main street on August 1, 1945. The building is owned by Fred Rott.

Harold Snyder has secured a license for a new dray line on August 9, 1945.

Robert Coyle purchases the Palace Hotel and Cafe on November 1, 1945 from John
Klein. Remodeled it with a new kitchen, dining area and installed a lunch
counter.

In November of 1945, Fred Rott opens a new furniture store along with his
hardware and machine store.

John Lang opens a new liquor store in the former Anderson building now owned by
Fred Rott. Store opened in January of 1946. (Formerly the Wodlinger Store).

Selfridge resident, Adam Lorenz, loses life in home fire in January of 1946.

Duane Vennie opens a new barber shop in the Palace Hotel in February of 1946.

In April of 1946 the John Fleck Sr. home in Selfridge burns to the ground from
a Kerosene stove which had exploded.

The Farmers Union Local reorganizes on August 16, 1945 with 50 paid new
members. George Schaeffer, President; Norlin Mattson, Vice President; and Helen
Mattson is Treasurer. This is local 1000.

In June of 1946 Selfridge is hit by wind and rainstorm with $75,000 damages. An
estimated 100-mile an hour wind came through. Tornado touches down nearby.

In February of 1947 the American Legion organizes a new baseball team and hopes
it will be just as good as the famous Selfridge team of 1936.

In March of 1947 the Sioux County Farmers Home Administration office is moved
to Selfridge in the City Auditorium. New supervisor will be Anton K. Bruner.

In April of 1947 the Village board called a special session and awarded a
contract to George Walker Jr., to drill a city well north of the Selfridge
Auditorium.

On May 8, 1947 a new garage is opened by John Thomas and Anton Silbernagel in
the old Dressler Blacksmith building (owned by Fred Rott). They plan to call it
the Thomas and Silbernagel Garage. (Now located across from City Auditorium).

In the spring of 1947 the new Froelich Cement Block Manufacturing Company
opened.

In March of 1947 Tom and Margaret Lauinger purchase the Palace Hotel.

The Sioux County FHA office is moved into the west side of the front room in
the Palace Hotel. In April of 1947.

Carl Meisel opens his Farmers Union Insurance Office in the Farmers Union Oil
Station in January of 1948.

In March of 1948 the Old Havelock Lumber building is being torn down this week.
It is owned by Peter Feist and he plans to use the lumber in his new addition
to the Feist Grocery and Food Locker Store.

In March of 1948 George Smith leases the old Wilson Cafe from Jim Hallam and
plans to open a cream station on one side and a high-class lunch counter on the
other side.

On May 21, 1949 the first Memorial Day services were held in Selfridge
sponsored by the American Legion Members and Veterans.

On April 14, 1949 Jon Merchant fixes up the Wilson Cafe to put in John Deere
office and a line of equipment.

On September 29, 1949 a children's photo contest was held at the Palace Hotel
with Leroy Kraft winning first prize, Terry Dillman winning 2nd prize, Linda
Fleck 3rd prize and Nickie Vollmuth winning 4th prize.

Picture - L to R: Carl Oster, Joe Becker and Balzar Feist in front of the
Standard Oil Station where the Senior Center now stands.

1950's

Blizzard conditions during February and March of 1950 had serious effects on
the community of Selfridge. Snowbound people, blocked roads, no mail service,
many frostbites and frozen hands and feet, postponements, cancellations, all
trains stopped, cattle losses. Worst blizzard since 1922.

A grand opening is held on September of 1950 for Lauinger's Meat and Grocery
Store.

On December 4, 1950 the Bigger and Walker Chevrolet Garage burns to the ground
in less than 60 minutes.

Due to the heavy snow bound roads, Alex Oster charters a plane to drop the mail
to all the local farmers in January of 1951.

On March 8, 1951 the city fire siren is moved from the Selfridge Journal office
to the City Auditorium.

A fireman's ball was held in 1951. Proceeds went to purchase new fire fighting
equipment. Fire truck was burned up in the Bigger and Walker Garage.

Lauinger's Cash Food Market is going out of business in April of 1951.

In June of 1951 the Village of Selfridge gravels main street.

A new "Special Events Club" is organized in June of 1951 with Joe Damberger as
President.

In November of 1951 the new Walker and Laintz Garage opens for business on main
street.

Local farmer, Joe Becker tops the market at Sioux City with $40 steers in
October of 1951. Forty heifer calves brought $50. Other Selfridge ranchers,
Bill Morgen and Lewis Meisel are paid highest prices at Sioux City Market.

In February of 1952, Art Walker and George Walker apply for a special
certificate for a new freight line in the Selfridge area called "Walker Bros.
Transfer Co."

In July of 1953 Adam Walker installs the first 21" TV in Selfridge in his Beer
Tavern.

On July 16, 1953 new sidewalks and crossings are installed in Selfridge.

In December of 1953, Joseph Froelich opens his new garage after the old one
burns down.

In April of 1955 the Village of Selfridge had a break in at five business
places, Farmers Union Oil Co., Rott Hardware, Rotts Garage, Adam's Bar and
Smestad's Super Valu.

May 12, 1955 five hundred trees were planted in the City Park. Work was done by
local residents and sponsored by the Village of Selfridge through the Cedar
Soil Conservation Office.

On June 14, 1955 a Selfridge Community Credit has been organized. Al J.
Vollmuth, President, Joe Mosset, Vice-President; Florence Pack, Secretary-
Treasurer; with board members Lewis Meisel and Eva Schaeffer.

June 30, 1955 Selfridge was hit by a severe hailstorm. Many area farmers had
100% loss.

On October 13, 1955 the Porcupine Livestock Association was formed. President,
was Fred Port; Vice-President, Robert McLaughlin; and Secretary H.L. Van de
Venter.

In November of 1955 Fred Rott moved his equipment from the Walker Garage to his
own garage in the rear of his hardware store.

In January of 1956 Walker and Bigger open the new Chevrolet Car Agency along
with a general modern repair shop. It is called the Bigger and Walker Chevrolet
Co.

In January of 1956 a fire broke out in the George W. Walker home. Seven
children are saved from the burning home.

In February of 1956 free movies are shown in the K.C. Hall sponsored by the
businessmen of Selfridge in cooperation with the K.C. Hall.

In July of 1956 Main Street of Selfridge is blacktopped at a cost of $6,000.

Fred Schones purchases the old Prewitt Building from Fred Rott and opens a
barber shop called Fred's Barber Shop.

In August of 1957 Walker Well Drilling drills a test well in preparation for
the sewer and water system to be installed in the Village of Selfridge.

In May of 1957 new streetlights were installed along main street on Selfridge.

Picture - Main Street of Selfridge - taken about 1959 or 1960.

In December of 1957 the Selfridge city water tower goes up on the hill on the
east end of main street.

On January 23, 1958 water runs through the city pipes for the first time in
history preparing for the water system. A day to be remembered in Selfridge.

On February 1, 1958 the Farmers Union Oil company holds its grand opening of
their new garage.

On February 6, 1958 six Selfridge boys bring back trophies from the North
Dakota State Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament held at Wahpeton, N. Dak.

A campaign committee is formed in early 1958 for the removal of the county seat
from Fort Yates to Selfridge. Fred Rott, chairman; Adam Walker, treasurer; J.M.
Merchant, secretary; other members Henry Schaefbauer, Joe Damberger, Ralph
Hinton, S.A. Collis, Joe Froelich and Joe Becker.

In 1958 the Selfridge residents form a Community Union.

In May of 1958 a fireman's ball was held. Volunteer firemen are Jack Bigger,
Frank Mosset, Charles Mosset, John Volk, Al Pack, Bob Pack, Myron Hummel, Ted
Walker, Roger Wingerter, Sam Walker, Herman Walker, Bucky Luger, Richard Haas.

On June 13, 1958 David Utter rented the Haas Bar and holds open house.

In June of 1958 the streets of Selfridge are graveled with Art Walker in
charge. Most of the work and equipment are donated by city residents and
farmers.

The Selfridge Post office moves to the west part of the Rott Hardware in July
of 1958.

On September 11, 1958 the Selfridge Credit Union office moves into the
Selfridge Journal Office.

The Selfridge Sportsman Club is organized in November of 1958.

Council No. 4705 of the Knights of Columbus was granted a charter in December
of 1958.

On May 21, 1959 modern dial telephone service went into effect in Selfridge.

In July of 1959 blacktopping of the Selfridge streets starts this month. All
men donated the trucks and labor for hauling gravel in preparation. Women
donated food and cooked lunches in the K.C. Hall. A town working together for
improvement.

In August of 1959 fire sweeps through the Selfridge country side destroying
2000 acres of grassland.

September 10, 1959 the blacktopping is completed for the whole Village of
Selfridge. The greatest improvement since sewer and water were installed.

On September 17, 1959 the postal department is installing new mailboxes in the
post office.

1960's

January 23, 1960 is the grand opening of Chuck's Bar managed by Chuck Snyder.

In March of 1960 Ted Walker opens new photography studio in the basement of the
home of George Walker Jr.

On May 1, 1960 the Five Star Cheese Company opens a new plant with John
Hamilton as manager.

In September of 1960 Frances Meisel establishes the Flare Beauty Shop in the
small building next to Miller's Bar.

In September of 1960 Miller's Bar has new ownership. Joe and Agnes Wingerter
purchased the bar and it is now known as "Whimps Bar."

In January of 1961 the first plans were laid for the 50th Jubilee Celebration.

In January of 1961 the Sioux County 4-H Talent Show is held at Selfridge in the
K.C. Hall.

In January of 1961 a Golden Gloves Match was held at Selfridge with local boys
such as Sam Walker, Herman Walker, Jerome Dillman, Tom Bigger, Lawrence Walker,
John Kraft, William Volk and Tiger Tim Schell and Harold Hepper boxing.

In March of 1961 four disgruntled office seekers shaved off their 50th Jubilee
Beards in protest of losing the Village election.

In 1961 a new beer corral is added to "Whimps Bar" in preparation for the 50th
Jubilee Celebration.

In April of 1961 a break-in occurred at the Farmers Union Oil Station. $250 in
cash was taken when the safe was pried open.

May 25, 1961 Memorial Day Program is held in Selfridge.

In June of 1961 Selfridge celebrates its Golden Anniversary with a large crowd
in attendance.

August 17, 1961 John Reardon retires from the railroad after 50 dedicated years
of service. A community party is held in his honor.

In September of 1961 Cheese plant manager, John Hamilton is relieved of his
duties as manager of the Five Star Cheese Factory.

In October of 1961 orders were taken for a copy of the 1961 Jubilee Book.

On December 21, 1961 fire destroyed the home of Luella Long Bull. Two of her
children died in the fire.

In 1962 area farmers, ranchers, and businessmen file a petition with the State
Bank Examiner to establish a bank in Selfridge. Mandan Security Bank Branch
Office opens its doors in 1963.

On June 9, 1962 open house is held at the Selfridge Cheese Plant.

George Walker Jr. moves his grocery store into the former Bigger and Walker
Garage in June of 1962.

In August of 1962 the ASCS and the Cedar Soil Offices move to the S & L
Building.

The S & L Building has its grand opening on October 24, 1962. It houses the ASC
Office, Cedar Soil Office and the FHA Office.

The Selfridge Community Betterment Club is established in 1963 by a few local
businessmen. Their first project was stringing Christmas tree lights across
main street of Selfridge.

In 1965 a senior housing 4-plex apartment is constructed by Mosset Lumber and
Construction Company and sponsored by the Selfridge Community Betterment
Association.

The Selfridge Aviation Club filed Articles of Incorporation in March of 1965.
They are wanting to form an airport facility near Selfridge. Directors are Pete
Feist, Joe Becker and Ralph Hinton.

In June of 1965 Jack Blotske has a new business called Jacks Cue Club.
Remodeled the former Fred Rott Hardware for a recreation hall for teenagers as
well as grownups.

June 30, 1965, Project Head Start No. 1520 is organized in Selfridge with two
teachers, Carol Whipple and Vonnie Bender. Sponsored by Selfridge Public
School.

On July 5, 1965 a crowd of 350-400 people attend celebration in Selfridge
sponsored by the Selfridge Community Betterment Club.

July of 1965 the Walker Grocery Store goes out of business.

December 7th 1965 the Railway Express Agency filed an application with the
Public Service Commission to discontinue agency service in Selfridge.

In March of 1966, a three-day blizzard hits the Selfridge area. Cattle losses,
no school for a week, some roads not opened for three weeks, no mail, no
grocery or fuel trucks coming in, lives are lost. A storm that no one will
forget.

Picture - Blizzard of '66, - Main Street of Selfridge.

In December of 1965, the Flare Beauty Shop closes its doors.

In April of 1966, Joe Mosset purchases the Merchant Lumber Building and is
operating under Mosset Lumber and Construction.

In April of 1966 Jack's Cue Club goes out of business.

In December of 1966 the Branch Office of the Mandan Security Bank is open only
on Wednesday of each week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. until further notice.

In 1967 Joe Hartman establishes Joe's Bar in the old Selfridge State Bank
Building.

In September of 1968 Stanley Hepper takes over the management of the Standard
Oil Co.

In October of 1968, Judith Walker takes over the management of the Mandan
Security Bank Branch Office.

Wilbur Snyder purchases the Palace Hotel in 1969 and does remodeling in the
dining area.

1970's

Sometime in the mid 70's Johnny Cash and his family stop in Selfridge to buy
souvenirs at John's Super Valu.

In June of 1970 Wilfred Mosset opens Mosset's Dairy Store in small building
next to the Wishing Well.

In 1971 two people drown in flash flood near Selfridge. Five to eleven inches
of rain fell in an estimated ten-minute period.

In 1971 the Gold and Silver Senior Citizens Club was organized.

In 1971 Joe Hartman buys well machine and goes into business as Hartman's Well
Drilling Service.

Jim and Diane Waliser purchase the Palace Hotel from Wilbur Snyder in the late
fall of 1971.

In 1972 Joanne Blotske establishes the Unique Beauty Salon in the S & L
building.

In 1972 John Mosset Jr. buys the Smestad Store and it is now called John's
Super Valu.

In May of 1972 John and Theresa Fergel become the new owners of the "Wishing
Well Bar and Steak House."

In 1972 the Village of Selfridge signs a contract with the North Dakota
Combined Law Enforcement Council.

In 1972 the Selfridge Rural Fire District #1 is established. This is an all
volunteer department.

In 1973 the Cut-N-Curl Beauty Shop was opened in the old Prewitt Building.
Grand opening is held on April 5, 1973.

Teenagers of Selfridge organize a teen club in June of 1973. They are painting
and fixing up the former Mosset Dairy Store building next to the Wishing Well.

In 1974 the Wingerter Hall is moved five miles southwest of Selfridge and will
become the home of Joe and Agnes Wingerter.

Selfridge Rural Fire District signs a contract in 1975 with the BIA for
fighting fires on Indian lands.

Waliser Construction Company is established in 1976 with Joe Waliser owner.

In 1976, James Kraft takes over the management of the Farmers Union Oil Co.

In 1976 the Unique Beauty Salon closes its doors.

In February of 1976 the Betterment Club sponsored a benefit for Kevin
Bonofgosky family.

Our nation's 200th birthday was celebrated in Selfridge with a celebration on
the 4th of July in 1976.

In 1976 the Post Office moves from the Rott Hardware Building to the old
Citizens State Bank Building now owned by Pete Feist.

In 1976 the Milwaukee Railroad section house is moved from Selfridge to the
John Gross farm at Shields, North Dakota.

In 1977 the Concerned Parents Organization was formed.

In 1979 the G.T.A. closes the doors on the elevator. In October of 1979 Stan
and Kathleen Hepper become the new owners of the elevator and will be known as
"The Hepper Grain Incorporated."

Collis Equipment is sold to Kenneth Volk in the fall of 1979 and is known as
"Volks Welding and Repair."

After 61 years of faithful service to the community of Selfridge, the Selfridge
Journal goes out of business in May of 1979.

In September of 1979 the Farmers Union Oil Co. celebrated its 50th anniversary
with a beef supper and program in the K.C. Hall. Florence Pack is honored for
20 years of service to the Oil Company.

1980's

In February of 1980 Frank Thomas purchases the Palace Hotel from Diane and
James Waliser. Living quarters are taken out from the lower floor and a
recreation area is installed.

In 1980 Art Sieglock's Bar burns to the ground. This is formerly Adam's Bar and
the Wodlinger Store.

The Wishing Well Cafe closes its doors in 1980. There is no restaurant in town
at this time.

In 1980 the Selfridge Rural Fire District erected a new fire hall on main
street across from the Farmer's Union Oil Co. It is built by Waliser
Construction.

In April of 1981 the Selfridge Jaycee's are granted a charter.

In 1981 the Selfridge Depot Station is moved to the Pete Feist Ranch west of
Selfridge and used as a museum.

George Feist purchases Joe's Bar in 1981. The name remains the same.

In 1981 women's softball is organized with George Feist and Wayne Disrud as the
first coaches.

In 1981 a 24,000-bushel bin is added to the Hepper Grain Incorporated with more
bins added in 1983 and 1984.

In July of 1981 for the first time in 66 years, the Selfridge Alumni gathered
for an All School Reunion with 315 in attendance.

In 1982 the Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club builds a new center across
from the Farmer's Union Oil Company on main street.

The Dakota Well Drilling becomes Dana's Well Drilling and Excavating in 1982.

George Walker Jr. establishes the Walker Greenhouse and Flowerbox in his garage
on main street in 1983.

On March 30, 1983 the Milwaukee Railroad made it's last run through Selfridge
after 75 years of service.

In early spring of 1983, Frank Thomas does extensive remodeling to the Starlite
Lounge. The upstairs rooms are completely taken out and a bar, dance floor and
band stage are installed.

Hartman's Well Drilling Service moves to Sturgis, South Dakota in 1983.

In September of 1983 the Wishing Well Bar and Steak House is sold to Emmanuel
and Kathy Harsche and is now known as the Wonder Inn.

Gladys Liedenix retired from the ASCS Office after serving as Director for 34
years. Judy Becker is appointed the new CED in January of 1984.

Leonard Farstad buys the Selfridge Cheese Company trucks and is operating under
Leonard's Milk Hauling in 1984.

In July of 1984 the Nutrition Program for the Elderly becomes operational. The
meals are served in the Senior Citizens Building.

In 1984 a new lumberyard was erected on the far west end of main street by
Roger Mosset. It is called the R & B Lumber Company.

In 1984 the Milwaukee Railroad pulls up their tracks through Selfridge.

In 1984 the Mandan Security Bank changes its name to the First Southwest Bank.

Ruth Wingerter retires as postmistress in December of 1984. Art Maxwell is
appointed on March 4, 1985.

In February of 1985 the Joe Krosch home burns to the ground.

Committees are established and the 1986 Diamond Jubilee Celebration plans are
in full swing, in January of 1985.

April 4, 1985 the first proof sheets are given to the McLaughlin Messenger to
be put in type. The 1986 Jubilee Book is about ready to go to press.

In 1981 a 24,000-bushel bin is added to the Hepper Grain Incorporated with more
bins added in 1983 and 1984.

In July of 1981 for the first time in 66 years, the Selfridge Alumni gathered
for an All School Reunion with 315 in attendance.

In 1982 the Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club builds a new center across
from the Farmer's Union Oil Company on main street.

The Dakota Well Drilling becomes Dana's Well Drilling and Excavating in 1982.

George Walker Jr. establishes the Walker Greenhouse and Flowerbox in his garage
on main street in 1983.

On March 30, 1983 the Milwaukee Railroad made it's last run through Selfridge
after 75 years of service.

In early spring of 1983, Frank Thomas does extensive remodeling to the Starlite
Lounge. The upstairs rooms are completely taken out and a bar, dance floor and
band stage are installed.

Hartman's Well Drilling Service moves to Sturgis, South Dakota in 1983.

In September of 1983 the Wishing Well Bar and Steak House is sold to Emmanuel
and Kathy Harsche and is now known as the Wonder Inn.

Gladys Liedenix retired from the ASCS Office after serving as Director for 34
years. Judy Becker is appointed the new CED in January of 1984.

Leonard Farstad buys the Selfridge Cheese Company trucks and is operating under
Leonard's Milk Hauling in 1984.

In July of 1984 the Nutrition Program for the Elderly becomes operational. The
meals are served in the Senior Citizens Building.

In 1984 a new lumberyard was erected on the far west end of main street by
Roger Mosset. It is called the R & B Lumber Company.

In 1984 the Milwaukee Railroad pulls up their tracks through Selfridge.

In 1984 the Mandan Security Bank changes its name to the First Southwest Bank.

Ruth Wingerter retires as postmistress in December of 1984. Art Maxwell is
appointed on March 4, 1985.

In February of 1985 the Joe Krosch home burns to the ground.

Committees are established and the 1986 Diamond Jubilee Celebration plans are
in full swing, in January of 1985.

April 4, 1985 the first proof sheets are given to the McLaughlin Messenger to
be put in type. The 1986 Jubilee Book is about ready to go to press.

Picture - Main Street of Selfridge looking west. Taken about late 1940's.
Maintainer possibly driven by Philip Leingang. Notice the 3 separate elevators
in the background, and all of the homes on main street on the north side.

Picture - Art Sieglock's Bar burning in 1980. Formerly the Wodling Store.

Picture - The Selfridge Depot taken in 1981 just before it was moved to the
Donald Feist farm.

Picture - Fred Rott Hardware - Taken 1964

Picture - The Selfridge Post Office as it looks today. Building built in 1919.
It originally housed the Citizens State Bank.

Picture - The S & L Building built in 1962. This building houses the First
Southwest Bank, the ASCS Office and the Cedar Soil Office.

Picture - The Selfridge Public School built in 1967. It has grades 7 through
12.

Picture - The KC Hall as it looks in 1985. Originally built in 1927 by Sam and
Philip Walker for the Walker Hardware.

Picture - State Workers: Ronnie Harrison, John Mosset Sr. and Jim Blotsky.

Picture - The City Auditorium as it looks today. It was built in 1936 as a
W.P.A. project.

Picture - Sioux County Workers: Larry Ternes, Marv Hettich and Steve Schneider.

Picture - Main Street of Selfridge looking east, 1984.

Picture - Cedar Soil Workers: Dwight Boucher and Renee Jochim.

TOWN COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Due to lost records, we were unable to complete the yearly town council
elections. The book committee did feel that what records are available should
be recorded.

1919
Fred Rott  Mayor
P.J. Kennedy  Trustee
G.E. Langbein  Clerk
Mrs. Redmann  Treasurer
C.C. Marsh  Assessor
P.V. Delaney  Justice of Peace
George Byington  Trustee

1920
G.H. Byington  Trustee
Fred Rott  Trustee
P.J. Kennedy  Trustee
J.A. Nagel  Clerk
M.G. Redman  Treasurer
C.C. Marsh  Assessor
W.H. Keyser  Justice of Peace
Math Strasser  Marshal

1925
J.R. Kronberger  Trustee
W.H. Byhoffer  Assessor
C.E. Ellingson  Clerk-Treas.
J.B. Smith  Justice of Peace
I.T. Krois  Marshal

1937
J.R. Hallam  Chairman
A.W. Merchant  Trustee
P.H. Schwartz  Trustee

1940
A.W. Merchant  Trustee
Alton Ellingson  Trustee
S.A. Collis  Trustee
Joseph Froelich  Treasurer
J.B. Smith  Clerk
Frank Engel  Assessor
Jacob Schneider  Marshal
Ezra Stiles  Justice of Peace

1946
J.R. Hallam  Trustee
Ralph Hinton  Trustee
George Volk, Sr.  Trustee
Lee Ryel  Assessor
Joe Becker  Treasurer
J.B. Smith  Clerk
Jacob Schneider  Marshal
Ted Bachmeier  Justice of Peace

1951
Ole Olson  Clerk
Ruth Collis  Treasurer
J.M. Merchant  Trustee
Art Upham  Assessor
Ted Bachmeier  Justice of Peace

1953
Art Upham  Chairman
Joe Froelich  Trustee
Fred Rott  Trustee
Lydia Rott  Trustee
Mary Blotske  Treasurer
George Vetter  Trustee

1954
Art J. Upham  Chairman
Frank Blotske  Trustee
Fred Rott  Trustee
George Vetter  Trustee
Mary Blotske  Treasurer
William Adams

1955
Florence Pack  Assessor
Ralph Hinton  Clerk
Fred Rott  Alderman
Art Upham  Alderman
George Vetter  Alderman
Mary Blotske  Treasurer
Steve Bonagofsky  Marshall
J.B. Smith  Justice of Peace

1956
Peter Feist  Alderman
John Bonagofsky  Alderman
Larry Kelsch  Alderman
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
Florence Pack  Assessor
Ralph Hinton  Clerk
J.B. Smith  Justice of Peace
Steve Bonagofsky  Marshall

1958
Art Walker  Alderman
Mary Blotske  Alderman
John Blotske  Alderman
John Bonagofsky  Alderman
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
R.W. Hinton  Clerk
George Vetter  Magistrate

1959
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
Ralph Hinton  Clerk
Peter Feist  Alderman
Art Walker  Alderman
Miles Utter  Justice of Peace

1960
Pete Feist
Della Feist
Art Walker
Larry Kelsch
Ralph Hinton
John Bonagofsky
John Blotske

1961
Dorothy Vetter  Assessor
Florence Pack  Treasurer
Joe Froelich  Clerk
John Bonagofsky  Alderman
Mike Kraft  Alderman
Art Walker  Alderman
Art Upham  Alderman
Joe Wingerter  Alderman

1962
Peter Feist  Alderman
Grant Krebs  Alderman
Ralph Hinton  Clerk
Florence Pack  Treasurer
Miles Utter  Justice of Peace

1963
Peter Feist
Art Walker
Mike Kraft
John Bonagofsky
Ralph Hinton  Clerk
Tom Lauinger
Florence Pack  Treasurer - (resigned)
Ruth Wingerter  Appointed 12-4-63

1964
Mike Kraft  Resigned
George Vetter  appointed
Ann Marie Kraft  Assessor

1965
Peter Feist  Mayor
Tony Mosset
John Bonagofsky
Tom Lauinger
George Vetter
Ralph Hinton  Clerk

1966
Peter Feist  Chairman
Tony Mosset
John Bonagofsky
George Vetter
Miles Utter  Resigned
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
Ralph Hinton  Clerk
Joe P. Kraft  Constable
Stephens Wuitschick  Assessor

1967
John Bonagofsky  Chairman
Tony Mosset
George Vetter
Jack Schneider
John Klein
Gordon McGregor  Constable
Myron Block  Constable
George Walker, Jr.  Clerk
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
Herman Oster

1968
Grant Krebs  Mayor
John Bonagofsky
Paul Schell
Jack Schneider
Stephenia Wuitschick  Assessor
Gordon McGregor  Constable
R.W. Hinton
George Walker, Jr.  Clerk

1969
Grant Krebs  Mayor
Tony Mosset
Jack Schneider
Paul Schell
Jerry Hubbard  Constable
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
George Walker, Jr.  Clerk

1970
Grant Krebs  Mayor
John Bonagofsky
Tony Mosset
Paul Schell
Jack Schneider
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1971
Pete Feist  Mayor
Ferdinand Blotske
Wayne Snyder
George W. Walker
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1972
George Vetter  Mayor
James Waliser
Stanley Hepper
George W. Walker
Wayne Snyder
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1973
George Vetter  Mayor
James Waliser
Stanley Hepper
George W. Walker
Wayne Snyder
Ruth Wingerter  Treasurer
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1974
George Vetter  Mayor
James Waliser
Stanley Hepper
Wayne Snyder
Myron Block
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1975
George Vetter  Mayor
James Waliser
Stanley Hepper
Wayne Snyder
Myron Block
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1976
George Vetter  Mayor
Stanley Hepper
Wayne Snyder
James Waliser
William Laintz
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1977
George Vetter  Mayor
John Bonagofsky
Joe Waliser
Joe Polansky  resigned
Oscar Wuitschick
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1978
George Vetter  Mayor
John Bonagofsky
Tony Mosset
Gladys Morgen
Bernadine Wingerter
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1979
George Vetter  Mayor
Tony Mosset
John Bonagofsky
Gladys Morgen
Bernadine Wingerter

1980
Art Sieglock  Mayor
Joe Hartman
Tony Mosset
Gladys Morgen
Bernadine Wingerter
Violet Snyder  Clerk

1981
Art Sieglock  Mayor
Tony Mosset
Gladys Morgen
Bernadine Wingerter
Joe Hartman
Theresa Mosset  Auditor

1982
Art Sieglock  Mayor
Joe Hartman
George Feist
Kenneth Volk
Roger Vetter
Theresa Mosset  Auditor

1983
Art Sieglock  Mayor
Joe Hartman
Dana Walker
Kurt Utter
Emmanuel Harsche
Theresa Mosset  Auditor

1984
George Walker, Jr.  Mayor
Kurt Utter
Dana Walker
Emmanuel Harsche
Joan Bonagofsky  resigned
Theresa Mosset  Auditor

1985
George Walker, Jr.  Mayor
Kurt Utter
Dana Walker
Emmanuel Harsch
Leonard Farstad
Theresa Mosset  Auditor

Looking back at some of the prices around Selfridge at the local business places

Prices in 1936 at Ferderer's Grocery
Cattle Salt 50 lb.  49 cents
2 lb. Macaroni  15 cents
6 boxes matches  19 cents

Prices in 1936 at J.K. Wead Merchandise
2 lb. peanut butter  28 cents
100 lb. sack potatoes  1.25
Crystal White soap 5 bars  19 cents
3 packs Wrigley's Gum  10 cents

In 1936 a Grease Job at Walker and McGregor was only $.100

1917 Clothing Prices
Men's suits  $15 to $20
Men's Shoes  $1.75 to $3.50
Men's Hats  $2.00 and $3.50

1917 Ford Car Prices
Touring Car  $360.00
Runabout   $345.00
Coupelet  $505.00
Touring Car Deluxe  $595.00
Sedan  $645.00

1935 Prices at Anderson's Grocery
Sugar 10 lb.  59 cents
Coffee 1 lb.  20 cents
Jello 3 packages  14 cents

In 1935 $495.00 for Standard Chevrolet Coupe

Smestad's Prices in 1955
Cake Mixes 3 boxes  95 cents
Rice Krispies 9-1/2oz  27 cents
2 heads of lettuce  25 cents
3 lbs. wieners  1.00
Ham lb.  57c
Red Rooster Coffee lb.  79 cents

Feist Grocery Prices in 1955
1 dozen eggs  16c

Merchants Lumber and Implement 1957
Gibson Refrigerator  $199.00
Electric Water Heater  $89.00

Rott Hardware Prices in 1958
White outside paint 1 gallon ... $4.88

Vollmuth Grocery Prices in 1959
10 lb. sugar  99 cents
Tuna 3 cans for  89 cents
5 lb. spaghetti  79 centsc

Becker Grocery Prices in 1945
Bologna 1 lb.   25 cents
Prunes 2 lb. box  27 cents
Cabbage 1 lb.  03 cents
Corn Flakes 2 boxes  15 cents

Picture - Duane and Dick Kraft in the Bonagofsky Cafe

Business Places

75 Years of Progress
IT'S MY HOME TOWN

"My town is the place where my home is founded; where my business is situated
and where my vote is cast - where my children are educated where my neighbors
dwell, and where my life is chiefly lived. It is the home spot for me."

"My town has the right to my civic loyalty. It supports me and I should support
it. My town wants my citizenship, not my partisanship, my friendliness, not my
dissension, my sympathy, not my criticism, my intelligence, not my
indifference. My town supplies me with protection, trade, friends, education,
schools, churches, and the right to free, moral citizenship. "

"It has done things that are better than others; the best thing I should seek
to make better, the worst things I should help to suppress. Take it all-in-all,
it is my town, and it is entitled to the best there is in me."

(Taken from a 1940 issue of the Selfridge Journal)

FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY  OF SELFRIDGE
The Selfridge Oil Company was born out of desperation. It was started in 1929
at a time when farm income was at its lowest, crops were poor, prices extremely
low and margins on gasoline were 8 to 12 cents a gallon.

The Selfridge Motor Company was built by I.T. Krois, Howard Ross and Mike
Aberle. This is the present building of Volk's Welding, formerly Collis
Equipment. From here, they sold gas from their pumps through an Independent Oil
Company. The incorporators were J.H. McCay, John Briski, John Fuhrman, L.P.
Lorentzon, Ted Hepper, Walter Smith, Alfred Herfindahl, Clarence Sandland,
Frank Metzner, John A. Frank, Korby Kahl and Frank R. Parson. The first board
of directors were Lewis Meisel, Henry Sandland, George Walker Sr., Ben Mills,
all from Selfridge and George Hettich from Maple Leaf, S.D.

In 1929 this company changed over to the Selfridge Oil Company and pumped
Farmers Union gas. Mike Aberle then started bulk delivery and later Alfred
Herfindahl operated the gas trucks. In 1936, S.A. Collis took up the challenge
for 2-1/2 years. Then Joe Volk tried his luck at it until 1940 when Norlin
Mattson became manager. Mr. Lewis Meisel had purchased the former Standard Oil
Station from Carl Ellingson and sold it to the Farmers Union. This is the
present site of the Farmers Union Oil Company today.

In 1941, the Farmers Union saw a need to expand and add office space. Norlin
Mattson now stocked tires, batteries and other supplies. He operated the
station until 1947. After that, a series of short-term managers were hired,
namely, Phillip Walker, Robert Roesler, Mike Kraft and perhaps others.

The board saw a need for a more stable management. Al Vollmuth contacted a
friend from Trail City, S.D., Paul Schell. Paul moved his family to Selfridge
in the spring of 1951 and started managing the station, a position he held for
25 years. During Paul's management, the original building was moved in 1960 and
was used for storage. The Rott Hardware building was purchased about 1965 to be
used for storage of fertilizer, furnaces, tanks, seed, etc. In 1973 the tire
repair shop and the hardware department on the south end were built.

The station operates under the name of the Farmers Union Oil Company of
Selfridge as a part of the Farmers Union Central Exchange. In 1972, the Central
Exchange wanted a logo to identify themselves and all of their products, which
they were marketing. Cenex was adopted as a registered trademark and is taken
from a combination of Central and Exchange. It is only a logo and not a name
change.

It was approximately 1975 when the board of directors made the decision to
change the manager's position from commission to salary. Prior to this, it was
a common practice for all Farmers Union Oil stations to hire their managers on
a commission basis. The manager received a percentage of all sales. All the
trucks were owned by the managers and they were responsible for the expenses
and upkeep of the trucks. The wages of the employees were also paid from the
managers' commission.

A fairly good guess, as to why the changeover from commission to salary took
place, was due to the increase in the upkeep of the trucks and the increase in
salaries. Other factors leading to the change might be that the oil station was
assuming most of the debts and would begin to operate at a deficit.

Once the changeover took place, all the trucks were purchased from Paul Schell,
and also the station purchased two spray coupes. The station started to offer
crop spraying to their customers approximately 1966. At that time, Jake Kraft
built a homemade sprayer. Later the manager and Jake purchased a new sprayer
together. Today, all the spraying is done by manager, Jim Kraft and any extra
employees he needs for this purpose.

In September of 1979, the Selfridge Farmers Union Oil Company celebrated it's
fiftieth anniversary in service to this community. Approximately 260 people
were served a beef dinner. After dinner was served, history was recounted, long-
term service was honored, speeches were made and officers were elected among
other activities. Honored for twenty years of service to the cooperative was
former bookkeeper, Florence Pack. She received an award from the OR Station.

James Kraft took over the management in November of 1976. He had seventeen
years of experience in all departments and is managing the operation with five
employees. Jack Schneider is the propane salesman, Colleen Jochim is the
bookkeeper, Terry Bonagofsky, the gas salesman, Elizabeth Vollmuth, is store
clerk and Terry Silbernagel is the mechanic. The present directors are Gary
Jochim, President; Larry Morgan, Vice-President; Robert Waliser, Secretary; and
the other two directors are Richard Geigle, and Donald Kraft. All are from
Selfridge.

At the present time, remodeling is taking place once again. The offices are
being moved to the rear of the building and the merchandise is being brought to
the front for better service. This will enable the customer to become better
acquainted with the Cenex products that are available through the Farmers Union
Central Exchange. Remember, when you buy Cenex merchandise you are purchasing
your own products and investing in your own business.
Rose Haman
Jim Kraft

Picture - Standing L to R: Terry Silbernage4 Jim Kraft, manager, Terry
Bonogofsky, Liz Vollmuth Seated: Colleen Jochim.

SELFRIDGE CHEESE COMPANY
Area farmers promoted cheese making in the Selfridge area because they wanted a
more diversified income, and the dairy business promised a very good outlook. A
meeting was called, with many area farmers, and townspeople attending. At this
meeting, the Five Star Cheese Corporation was formed. The officers were Anton
A. Kraft, William Weigel, Paul Schell, Joe Mathern and Patrick Henderson.

The corporation purchased the premises from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Money
was raised by selling shares to interested individuals and townspeople to erect
the building. After the building was completed, they contracted Virgil Johnson
from Wisconsin. He purchased and installed the equipment. Grant H. Krebs, also
from Wisconsin, was hired to be the manager. Four 15,000-pound vats were
installed. Max Feist was hired to be the co-manager. He, along with three
employees, and Eva Schaeffer as the secretary-bookkeeper, opened up the plant
on May 1, 1960.

Picture - L to R: Mike Reiker, Max Kelsch, Alvin Volk, Jerome Feist, Lenora
Mosset, Ken Bonogofsky.

On the first day of operation, 10,000 pounds of milk was processed. The cheese
was turned by hand. After several steps in the processing, it was packed into
molds, then the molds slipped off. The cheese was then packed into paper boxes,
each box weighed about 50 pounds. This was shipped to Bordens Foods Inc. in
Wisconsin with semi-trucks.

The whole milk was hauled in cans to the plant by the close area patrons
themselves. Hauling from patrons that lived in the distant areas was contracted
by Gerald McGregor and Ray E. Benson of Flasher, N. Dak. This milk also was
hauled in cans. The cans were unloaded by hand, on a can roller, and each can
had to be washed and sterilized before returning.

More farmers got interested in the dairy business, and as the huge quantity of
milk progressed, it became necessary to handle it in a more efficient way. This
was done when Joe Froelich purchased two bulk milk trucks and Ray E. Benson
purchased two bulk milk trucks along with the three bulk trucks owned and
operated by the Selfridge Cheese Co., the company also owned a bulk milk semi-
truck. In approximately three years time, the plant had flourished into 135
patrons, milk coming from an area of 300 miles. Two hundred thousand pounds of
milk was being processed every day.

In 1966, new vats were installed along with a 175,000-pound holding tank.
Holding stations were at Elgin and Glen Ullin, N. Dak. The cheese now had
graduated into being milled and put into 500 pound barrels and then shipped. On
November 1, 1968 a sister plant was opened at Timber Lake, S. Dak., and a
sister plant at Wishek, N. Dak. David Reindel who was the field man for
Selfridge, was transferred from Selfridge to operate the Wishek plant. Jerome
Feist and Carlos Wolfer took over his duties for both plants.

In 1975 Whey To Go was started in Bismarck. The finished product was dried whey
which was used in many things, such as candy and bread. The whey came from all
the sister plants and was hauled to the Whey To Go plant with a semi truck.
This industry prompted all the sister plants to merge with Schultz Creamery of
Bismarck. Max Feist was transferred from Selfridge to co- manager Whey To Go.
Harry Rohr from Lefor, N. Dak., assumed responsibilities as the co- manager in
Selfridge. He did this with 10 year or longer employees. Milk haulers were Matt
Volk, John J. Kraft, Bernie Bonagofsky, Gordon McGregor, Joe Froelich and Ray
E. Benson. Cheese makers were Ken Bonagofsky, Charles Volk, Alvin Volk and

George W. Walker. Eva Kelsch was secretary-bookkeeper and made the culture
which was used to start the cheese making process.

In 1977 Whey To Go dissolved partnership. The whey now is hauled on area farms
and used as fertilizer. Virgil Johnson is still the owner of the Selfridge
Cheese Co. and Timber Lake Cheese. The Wishek Cheese Co. closed its doors. In
1982 a sister plant was opened in Dickinson and Harry Rohr was transferred to
co-manage it. Ken Bonagofsky is co-managing the Selfridge Cheese Co. Grant H.
Krebs managed all the sister plants until the day he was killed in an airplane
crash on August 19, 1979.

During it's 24 years in operation, the Selfridge Cheese Co., has employed a
very large number of people. It truly was a blessed asset to the Selfridge
community. It created jobs for the townspeople, brought industry to the
community, and gave a better livelihood to the farmers, along with a
diversified income.
Eva Kelsch

Picture - Jim and Diane Waliser.

THE WALISER STAR ROUTE By Jim and Diane Waliser
In July of 1972, Jim took over the west Star Route, delivering mail to all our
area farmers. He replaced Herman Oster, who moved to Mobridge.

The mail route is an even 33-mile round trip from Selfridge and back. It goes
eleven miles west of town to five miles south, nine miles east and another
eight miles northeast and back to town. The patrons mostly have remained the
same from then until now. Some farmers have sold out, but others have replaced
them, keeping about the same number of families on the mail route.

As the old saying goes, "The mail must go through, in rain or snow, or sleet or
hail". That isn't always necessarily true with our unpredictable North Dakota
weather. There have been many, many rough roads we've had to bear with, but we
did our best. Jim remembers the worst winter he had as far as his mail run was
concerned. That was the winter of 1978. As we all remember, there were no good
roads, only snow drifts all over. So Jim had to go cross-country many times,
through fields, pastures and ditches to get the mail out.

In 1980 Jim contracted another star route over in Fort Yates. He then turned
this west route over to Diane. Diane makes her run every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday when weather permits.

Picture - L to R: Roger and Brenda Mosset, Joe Hoon.

R. AND B. LUMBER
R and B Lumber started their business in 1981 in the old Mosset Lumber Building
which was formerly the Merchant Lumber Co. In 1984 Roger Mosset built a new
structure on the west end of Main Street. The land was formerly railroad land
which was sold after the railroad pulled out their tracks in 1982. The R and B
Lumber Co. has a full line of lumber products, paint products, and also erects
new buildings and does remodeling and repair work. Roger Mosset is the sole
owner with his wife Brenda as the bookkeeper and one full-time employee, Joseph
Hoon. During the busy seasons, Roger employs several and sometimes many part-
time employees.
Roger Mosset

JOHN'S SUPER VALU The land upon which John's Super Valu stands was originally
bought for $1.00 by the Milwaukee Land Co. from T.C. Sherman on April 24, 1911.
B.L. Smestad bought lots 17 and 18 in Block 7 from the Milwaukee Land Co. on
September 22, 1915 for $250.00. On this land Mr. Smestad built his general
store. He also sold a complete line of John Deere Farm machinery and equipment.

The store was called Smestad's U-Save until 1942 when he obtained the franchise
for Super Valu. It then became Smestad's Super Valu. In July of 1947 Mr.
Smestad did some remodeling and purchased new pushcarts for his store. It was
the first grocery in a wide area to change over to the new style of "self-
service". Shortly thereafter, the other two groceries in Selfridge did the
same. In 1957, the store underwent some major remodeling. The entire east wall
of the store was removed and a new, very large addition was put onto the store.
The entire store was changed and rearranged and became the most modern grocery
in Sioux County.

The store remained in the ownership of B.L. Smestad until it was inherited by
his son Lloyd Smestad in November of 1955. On October 3, 1972, John Mosset Jr.
bought the store from Lloyd Smestad and the name was changed to John's Super
Valu. John's very first customer was Betty Waliser.

John not only sells groceries, but clothing, material, yarn, kitchen items, and
small gifts. The store fills the needs of the community in many ways. No matter
what holiday comes along, a customer can always find a nice card and gift at
John's. He supplies many of the grocery needs for several schools, the Fort
Yates jailhouse, Head Start Program and other community functions. His meat and
produce departments are the pride of the store.

Since John assumed. ownership, the store had undergone some changes. Not major
ones, but small changes bettering the service to the customer, and more
pleasant shopping surroundings. In 1978, John had the ceiling lowered and
installed solar panels to make the building more energy efficient and warmer
for both the employees and the customers. The next year, the rear of the store
was remodeled with a larger meat processing area and a new office towards the
center of the store. The store was also paneled and wallpapered for a brighter
atmosphere. In 1982 the store received a new face lift on the outside which
gave the store a western flair".

Several years back, John and his employees were treated with an unusual
occurrence for a small town grocery store. Singer, Johnny Cash, along with his
wife, family and band members were traveling from Bismarck to Rapid City, S.
Dak. for a concert and stopped at John's Super Valu to do some snack and
souvenir shopping. Johnny Cash graciously waited until John Mosset could run
home and retrieve his home movie camera in order to take some pictures. These
home movies are special treasures of John's.

Through the years many people have been employed by this general store. Some of
the employees since John Mosset have taken over the ownership have been
Josephine Wuitschick, Carol Wingerter, Brenda Mosset, Bonnie Volk, Delainis
Jochim, Margaret Blotske, Peggy Bonagofsky, Chuck Volk, Pat Hersch and Diane
Waliser.
John Mosset

L to R: Margaret Blotske, Peggy Bonogofsky, John Mosset [owner] Diane Waliser,
Bonnie Volk.

DAKOTA WELL DRILLING AND DANA'S WELL DRILLING AND EXCAVATION
The Walker Well Drilling was started in 1939 when George Walker Jr. drilled his
first well on his own farm. The machine he used was rented for $25.00 from S.A.
Collis and Elton Ellingson. Collis and Ellingson bought this machine from
Chester Kinsey. This well drilling outfit drilled numerous wells all over Sioux
County clear up to the Raleigh, N.D. area. George's first well which he drilled
for pay, was for his neighbor, Pete Miller, at 90 cents a foot. In 1940 he
received a contract for three wells along highway 12 in South Dakota. This was
an FHA contract.

Later George went into business together with Howard Bigger and they moved the
well drilling business into the old Collis Building which was located at the
present site of George's Garage. They rented the building for 2 years before
they

Dana Walker purchased it in 1949. This same building burned down in 1950 just
shortly before Christmas. George Walker and Howard Bigger split their
partnership at this time but George continued with the well drilling business
and the repair shop.

After this, the well drilling business was operating from a little shed in the
Anton Dressler Blacksmith shop located across from the City Auditorium. The
following year in 1951 George built a new building which is the same building
located at the present site of the Walker Garage on main street. At this time
George went into business with Daniel Laintz for a year. Daniel helped pay for
the building, and after a year, Daniel sold his share of the business to S.A.
Collis. Around this time, the Walker Well Drilling received a contract with the
Bureau of Indian Affairs for 30 wells at Garrison and New Town, N.D. They also
purchased a bigger and better machine.

In 1954, George bought S.A. Collis' share of the business and in 1956 George
went back into partnership with Howard Bigger. Along with the well drilling
business they also operated a Chevrolet Garage. In 1962 this partnership was
again dissolved but George continued the well drilling business with Gerald
McGregor. In 1965 Walker's Well Drilling incorporated and became Dakota Well
Drilling.

The Dakota Well Drilling was turned over to George's son, Dana Walker in 1982
and it became known as Dana's Well Drilling and Excavating. This business
continues to operate from the present site on main street.
George Walker Jr.

WALKER'S GREENHOUSE AND FLOWERBOX
George W. Walker has always enjoyed working with plants and flowers and has a
regular "green thumb". For many years, people in the area were always coming to
him about advice and ideas on plants and gardening. He had been selling plants,
flowers and supplies from his home since 1968. In 1983 he decided to have a
real greenhouse and moved all his supplies and equipment down to his garage
located on the main street of Selfridge.

It was in 1982, in the middle of January when the weather was warm and
beautiful that George built the greenhouse. He laid the blocks, did the
framework and by spring it was in operation.

His wife, Alvina, helps a lot of the time with planting seeds in the spring
time, doing the transplanting and making flower arrangements on special
occasion. Spring is always the best time with both the garden and flower
plants. Holidays are continually busy with flower arrangements and plants and
at Christmas time the Greenhouse is full of Christmas trees and beautiful
wreaths. George also has supplied flowers for the local church and for some
funerals.

Picture - George and Alvina Walker

George says one of his busiest holidays is Mothers Day. He can remember one in
particular. He was kept on the go all day, with the help of his daughter and
daughter-in-law, arranging cut flowers and making deliveries. The girls even
did some of their deliveries singing, "Happy Mother's Day To You", to their
recipients.
George Walker Jr.

HEPPER GRAIN INCORPORATED
In February of 1919, the Selfridge Equity Exchange was organized with fifteen
members joining. J. Homer McCay was instrumental in having this farmer-owned
elevator get it's start in Selfridge. He was elected the president of the board
of directors in June of 1919 at the first annual meeting. Other members elected
were Sigur Robertson, H.H. Erbe, Anton Engel and Ed Szarkowski. The capital
stock of this exchange was $15,000 divided into 300 shares and sold at fifty
dollars a share. Financing was also obtained through the Brown Grain Company of
Minneapolis.

The newly elected board purchased the Winter-Truesdale-Ames Elevator Company in
June of 1919. This elevator was erected in 1918 along the Milwaukee Railroad on
the far west end of the Village of Selfridge. Mr. Ed Barrett, who represented
this company made an offer of $12,000 which was accepted by the board of
directors of the Selfridge Equity Exchange. Math Bayer was hired as the first
manager of this elevator in November of 1920. Prior to hiring Math Bayer, the
directors built a flour shed and fruit house onto the elevator. Math then sold
carloads of fruit through the elevator as well as grain. The next manager of
the elevator was Ed Szarkowski and he held this position until the latter part
of the 1930's. In 1936, improvements were again made to the elevator. A new
feed house was erected and the office was enlarged with A.W. Merchant and Al
Pack Sr. doing the carpenter work.

In January of 1941, a deputy United States Marshal sold the Selfridge Equity
Exchange. The government held a mortgage on the elevator of over $11,000 and
they placed a bid of $7,000 and had no raise. The elevator became the property
of The Farm Credit Administration under the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

It is believed that the second elevator, called the Western Lumber and Grain
Company, was built sometime in 1923, just north of the Selfridge Equity
Exchange. It was owned by a chain company which dealt in both lumber and grain,
but here in Selfridge this elevator handled only grain. The first manager was
Jim Hallam, then Stanley Daschle was manager for a year until Jim returned and
kept this position until he retired in 1948. In 1945 the elevator underwent
major repairs and new scales were installed. In 1946, the Western Lumber and
Grain Company sold out to Carter Pendergast of Bismarck, and it became a
privately owned elevator. It is unknown who the managers of the elevator were
after Pendergast bought it, but later on in the early 1950's Robert Coyle
became manager.

In the early 1920's the Dodge Elevator Company built a third elevator in
Selfridge to the north of the Western Lumber and Grain Elevator. This elevator
was run by the Dodge Elevator Company until it was sold to Alton Ellingson and
S.A. Collis in approximately 1933. J.R. Rasmussen was the first manager until
Mr. Conrad Erck took over in later years.

At the time of their purchase, the dry years of the "dirty thirties" were in
full swing. They bought the elevator for $650, complete with all the machinery,
with the intention of tearing it down for the lumber. This never happened. It
set empty until 1943 when the crops were substantial again. Mr. Ellingson then
reopened the elevator for business and managed it himself, calling it the
Selfridge Elevator Company. Mr. Collis sold his share of the elevator to Mr.
Ellingson who became sole owner.

In 1941, the local farmers once again organized a farmer owned elevator
association. Shares in this elevator were sold for twenty-five dollars a share.
This was the original capital they used to open the doors for operation, along
with financing through the Minneapolis Grain Terminal Association (G.T.A.) The
farmers called their new association the Selfridge Farmers Union Elevator
Company and their grain was sold to G.T.A. in Minneapolis.

The first directors were Henry Sandland, George Vollmuth, Anton Engel, Christ
Goehring, and Matt Froelich Sr. Annual meetings of the -Selfridge Farmers Union
Elevator Company were held in the City Auditorium. The first manager was J.J.
Adam.

They leased the Selfridge Equity Exchange Elevator from the government for a
period of one year from August of 1940 to August of 1941. When their lease for
the second year was due, they tried to buy the elevator from the government. At
this time, the elevator was badly in need of repairs and modernization. The
original scale, first installed in 1918 could no longer handle the heavy
truckloads of grain. It was estimated, at that time, that it would take $3000
to put the elevator in adequate working order. The directors felt their bid to
the government of $3,900 was a fair estimate of the worth of the elevator but
they were outbid.

The Hixon and Gannon Commission Company of Minneapolis purchased the elevator
from the Farm Credit Administration in May of 1943. A few months later, this
same elevator was purchased by W.E. Kurle and a new 20-ton scale was installed
plus all the needed major repairs were made. Mr. Kurle also purchased the
Ripplinger home in Selfridge for the new manager, Mr. Harry Pithey.

The farmers were still in need of an elevator, so they bought the Selfridge
Elevator from Mr. Alton Ellingson in June of 1944 for $6,500 which was a nice
profit for Mr. Ellingson. A new coal shed was added to the elevator at this
same time. Mr. Otto Brunning was hired to become manager of this elevator and
in 1951 Norlin Mattson became manager until Alex Oster took over. In February
of 1946, the Selfridge Farmers Union Elevator purchased the W.E. Kurle Elevator
and they now owned two elevators.

The association, through their indebtedness, sold both of their elevators to
G.T.A. in June of 1954. In 1956, Carter E. Pendergast sold his elevator to
G.T.A. (formerly the Western Lumber and Grain Co.). With these two purchases,
G.T.A. now owned all three elevators situated along the Milwaukee Railroad in
Selfridge. They now had no competition in the grain market here in Selfridge.
G.T.A. used the first elevator for their main business purposes and the next
two elevators were used mainly for storage.

After their purchase of the Ellingson elevator to the north, G.T.A. did some
rearranging of them. They put the north elevator on skids and moved it onto
special rails and pulled it down the railroad track even with the first
elevator. It was put back onto skids and annexed onto the first elevator.
Herman Oster became the first G.T.A. manager and kept this position until 1971
when Joseph Polansky was hired. While Joe was manager, a new roller and feed
grinder was installed.

In early 1976, Michael Himmelspach took over the management until G.T.A. locked
the doors of the elevator shortly before harvest season in 1979. G.T.A. felt
the operation was no longer profitable. Already, word was received in
Selfridge, that the Milwaukee Railroad would be discontinuing their rail
service through Selfridge in the near future. It can almost be said with
certainty that this was the reason for G.T.A.'s closing. This was a blow to the
patrons and customers. It left them in a real quandary for the 1979-harvest
season.

In October 1979, Stanley Hepper purchased the elevator from G.T.A. Michael
Himmelspach remained for several months to explain the operation of the
business and help the new owners get started. Stan was no newcomer to the
operation of an elevator, having managed one in the past at Wishek, N.D. The
elevator now was a privately owned business called Hepper Grain Incorporated.

Stan has had several managers since his purchase; Lynn Utter and Thomas
Highley. Kurt Utter has been assistant manager since the elevator opened, with
Stan as owner-manager and Kathleen Hepper as bookkeeper. The elevator also
employs Steven Hepper and maybe one or two other people during the peak harvest
season or busy spring.

Picture - Stan and Kathleen Hepper.

Since his purchase in 1979, Stan has added one large twenty-four thousand-
bushel bin and 6 five thousand-bushel bins. The elevator now has a storage
capacity of approximately 130 thousand bushels of grain. The north elevator,
originally called the Western, is used mainly for storage and for cleaning of
oats and barley.

The elevator was located on railroad property which was leased until 1984 when
Hepper Grain Inc. purchased the land from the Milwaukee Railroad. On March 31,
1983, the train made it's last run through Selfridge. Now all the grain is
loaded on trucks and shipped out. The market of the grain is determined mostly
by the trucks and where they are going. During the rush or harvest season, most
of the grain is sold at Ipswich, S. Dak. where it is loaded on unit trains.
Stan Hepper
John Froelich
research by the book committee

Whoever has a heart full of love always has something to give.

Picture - Judith Walker

FIRST SOUTHWEST BANK SELFRIDGE BRANCH OFFICE
The Mandan Security Bank was a locally owned bank in Mandan, opened in 1959.
About 1962, area farmers, ranchers and businessmen of Selfridge met with the
Mandan Security Bank Board of Directors, President, Ben Meier and Vice
President C.M. Dahlen, to establish a bank in Selfridge. A meeting was set at
the capitol and a petition was filed with the State Bank Examiner, whose
approval had to be gotten to open a bank. Their request was granted and a
branch office was opened in the S & L Building in 1963 with Carl Arndt as the
first manager. At that time, the branch office was open five days a week from
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

By 1966, the directors of the bank could see that the amount of banking needs
in the small town of Selfridge was not enough to operate the Selfridge branch
office on a full time basis. The office was temporarily closed until plans were
completed to once again open, but on Wednesdays only, until other arrangements
could be made. Mr. Eddie Steinbrock drove to Selfridge from Mandan each
Wednesday and opened the office from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to handle the
banking needs of Selfridge. The hours seemed to he more than what the town
needed for any one-day, but the office wasn't open enough days per week.

In 1966 Mary Wingerter was hired as manager of the office and it was opened
three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 to 3:00. This seemed
to be sufficient to handle the needs of the community. Judith Walker assumed
the management of the office in 1968, with the hours and days remaining the
same.

In 1984, the bank changed its name from Mandan Security Bank to the First
Southwest Bank. The hours and days for which the branch office in Selfridge is
open, have remained the same now, for the past nineteen years.
Judith J. Walker

HEPPER OIL COMPANY
In September of 1968, Stanley Hepper purchased two bulk trucks from Ralph
Hinton and also sold Standard Oil Products as a commissioned agent. Prior to
this time, Standard Oil, gas and fuel was first sold in Selfridge in 1929 by
Carl Ellingson from a garage which he built and later sold to Farmers Union Oil
Co. in 1936. In 1939 Tony Meyers and Ralph Hinton opened a garage in one of the
oldest buildings in town, with Tony Meyers operating the Standard Oil Bulk
Station. This was later taken over by Ralph Hinton who operated it until his
retirement and was purchased by Stan Hepper.

Picture - Stan and Kathleen Hepper

Ralph sometimes would help Stan out after Stan first purchased the trucks. He
may have missed being behind the wheel visiting with his old customers.

In December of 1975 Stan purchased the bulk plant and storage tanks from
Standard Oil (now known as Amoco Oil) and the business changed it's name to
Hepper Oil Co. Stan has always been the manager and Kathleen Hepper is the
bookkeeper for the business. Through the years, some of the drivers employed by
Hepper Oil Co. have been Ronald Hepper, Leo Heinen, Darrell Ten Broek, Marty
Schneider, and Edward Haider. AT the present time the main driver is David
Dillman.

In 1969 Standard Oil Co. promoted a contest in which a new 1969 pickup was
given away on a number match. It was won by William Morgen. One other event,
well remembered by Stan Hepper, was the time he was delivering gas to the
Lawrence Kahl farm and his truck caught on fire and burned up.
Stan Hepper

CEDAR SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The Cedar Soil Conservation District was founded and chartered on December 19,
1938. At that time the District included the western part of Sioux County and
the south-central part of Grant County. The eastern half of Sioux County was
included with Morton County. The Cedar Soil District was organized to bring
order out of chaos. Grasping at a straw, ranchers had their backs to the wall
and seemed to be fighting a losing battle. The drought years of 1934 and 1936,
and the grasshoppers in 1936 and 1937 forced most operators out of business.
The District was formed to alleviate these problems.

The first Board of Supervisors were James, J. Maher, Chairman, Dan S. Perkins
and Rudolph Johnson. At present the district is comprised of about 719,360
acres and has the same boundaries as that of Sioux County. The first office was
located at McIntosh, S.D. In 1954 the office moved to Selfridge as all of Sioux
County was included in the District. The office was housed in the back of what
is now Joe's Bar and in 1961 moved to the S & L Building where it is presently
located. In the fall of 1972 the district built it's "Tree Building" which is
32' x 76' and located on Main Street. This is where the district stores its
tree stock and equipment.

Throughout the years and up to now the District has provided Sioux County with
both technical assistance in Soil Conservation and financial assistance in
maintaining the lands to their present status.

Picture - L to R: Rich Maier, Richard Sandland, Burt Nehl, Dwight Boucher,
Dennis Peterson. Front row L to R: Charlie Soiseth, Paul Thomas, John Froelich,
Renei Jochim.

Over the years the District has sponsored Conservation Coloring Contests and
Poster Contests for the children of the district, Achievement Award Contests,
in which a farmer from Cedar Soil District is chosen for his achievements in
conservation and awarded a picture of his farmstead; Tours and Demonstrations
have been held concerning conservation. The District has distributed Soil
Stewardship material to the churches in our area over the years, for Soil
Stewardship Week which is held in May of each year. It has rented our
Conservation equipment such as stubble mulch machines, gopher machine, grass
seeder and heavy equipment.

Over the years the District has planted many miles of single row tree belts and
many acres of farmstead and wildlife plantings.

Notable persons who have served on the Cedar Soil District Board of Supervisors
have been Si Umber, Harold Peterson, Russell Maher, S.K. Williamson, Archie
McGregor, R.B. Luger, Robert Tomac, Al Vollmuth, Adolph Haman, John Kary, Adam
Schaff, Harold Labrensz, Ray Kraft, Warren Gullickson.

The current Board of Supervisors consists of Dennis Peterson, Chairman; Paul
Thomas, Vice-Chairman, Burt Nehl Rich Maier and Richard Sandland. The District
employs John Froelich as Treasurer, who has served the District since 1954 and
Renei Jochim as District Clerk since 1979.

The present District Conservationist is Dwight V. Boucher. Some of the past
District Conservationists have been Doug Van Daalen, Tim Christian, Chris
Hansen, Glen Sims, Alvin Haugen, Tom Fischer and Willis Pederson.

Some of the past Soil Conservation Aids and Technicians have been Marvin
Walker, Joe Mastel, Tony Waliser, Ben Harrison, Toby Placek, Dana Walker, Bob
Waliser, Jim Waliser, Marvin Sandland, Gene Giese among others.  Some of the
past Soil Clerks have been Arleen Walker, JoAnn Werner and Willy Mosset.
Renei Jochim
John Froelich
Dwight Boucher

ASCS OFFICE
The Triple A Office, the forerunner of ASCS, was born of necessity during the
"dirty thirties". The farmers were faced with seeing their land blowing away in
the dust storms and were feeling a financial squeeze. The Agricultural
Adjustment Act was enacted in 1933 and the AAA Office was born.

The primary purpose of the AAA Office was to assist farmers in conserving their
soil and moisture and in obtaining a fair price for their commodities.
Thousands of acres were seeded to grass and shelterbelts showed up on the
prairies.

Throughout the years the AAA office has had several names and many different
programs. The other names were PMA (Production Adjustment Administration) ASC
(Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation) and a few years later an "S"
standing for Service, was added making the present name ASCS. The backbone of
the office has always been the Agricultural Conservation Program which, through
cost sharing with the farmers, encourages the conservation of soil and water
and also is an incentive to help prevent the pollution of our water supply. The
Price Support program guarantees an established price for the farmers'
products. The Production Adjustment Programs control the production of wheat
and feed grains. Other programs administered, ranged from the old Soil Bank and
Acreage Reserve Programs to the modern PIK program.

The office has always been operated by a three farmers committee elected by the
farmers of the county. The office was originally managed by the County Agent
and was later operated by a Secretary. One of the first Secretaries was Irene
(Berrier) Valandra. She was the secretary for many years. Alice Halsey, Agnes
Howard and Esther Gayton all served as Secretary within a two-year period.
Gladys (Hines) Leidenix became Secretary in October 1949 and served until she
retired in February, 1983. The title of the position was changed from Secretary
to Office Manager then to the present title of County Executive Director. After
the retirement of Ms. Leidenix, Carol Waliser was Acting CED for about nine
months until Judy Becker, the present CED, was appointed, trained and took over
the position.

The AAA Office was originally located in the Court House in Fort Yates. The
office while in Fort Yates suffered a fire at two different times. In February
1954 the office was moved to Selfridge in the old bank building which is
presently Joe's Lounge. Lauingers and Lloyd Smestad built a new building to
house ASC, SCS, FmHA, and the Bank. The new building was completed and the
offices moved to their new location August 2, 1962. A few years later the FmHA
office was moved to Fort Yates.

Some of the early County Committeemen were John Turner, D.V. Wheeler, Albert
Cerney and Elmer Johnson. Farmers at present are only permitted to serve nine
consecutive years. Some County Committeemen who served nine or more years were:
William Morgan, John Schaf, Eugene Benson, Vance Benson, Dan Laintz and Virgil
Comeau. The Office has employed many people over the years and provided summer
jobs to a goodly number of young people.
Gladys Leidenix

Picture - L to R: Renie Jochim, April Wells, Renae Kraft. Seated. Judy Becker,
1985.

Picture - L to R: George Feist, Gene Klein.

JOE'S LOUNGE
Joe Hartman first rented the building, which presently houses Joe's Lounge,
from George Walker Jr. in 1967. The building was remodeled and fixed up to
become Joe's Lounge. It became a busy and small informal place for people to
meet and talk.

Due to the success of the business, Joe bought the building in 1975 and the
building next door which housed the barber shop. The wall was removed between
the two buildings and an extensive bit of remodeling was done to enlarge and
improve the business.

Through the years, Joe Hartman has remained the owner of the business and had
employed Gene Klein as the manager for fourteen years. Some of the other
employees of Joe's Lounge were Delores Utter, JoAnn Werner, Dorothy Vetter,
Betty Waliser, and Jim and Diane Waliser.

The business was sold in 1981 to George Feist. George Feist kept the name Joe's
Lounge because of his father Joe Feist. Gene Klein remained as manager and some
of the following people have been employed by George also: Shirley Krosch, Rose
Powell, Karen Utter, Sharon Feist, John Mosset Jr., Julie Tuntland among
others.

The building which now houses Joe's Lounge, has a long and varied history. The
building was built in 1921 for the Selfridge State Bank and was managed by Mr.
William Ordway. In 1932, P.J. Engeseth moved his law office into the rear of
the building.

Mr. Alfred Herfindahl opened a beer parlor and sandwich place in 1935 in this
Selfridge State Bank Building and in 1936, Tom Lauinger purchased the building
and also operated a pool hall and beer parlor.

Joe Daschle purchased and remodeled the building in 1941. He moved his Red and
White Grocery business from the Ellingson building beside the Palace Hotel,
into this remodeled building. At this same time, he installed an outside
stairway on the west side of the building and opened the Selfridge Subway
Variety Store in the basement. The variety store contained a soft drink and
malt counter which became a favorite hangout of the young people in the 40's.
It was managed by Elizabeth Daschle. Joe operated the Red and White store until
his death in 1944 when his son-in-law took over the business.

In July of 1946 the business was sold to Mike Froelich who also operated it as
a Red and White Store. In 1954 the ASCS Office occupied the front portion of
the building and the Cedar Soil Office was in the back part until 1961. George
Walker Jr. then bought the building and operated the Walker Grocery Store in
the building until it moved in June of 1962. He then sold the building to Joe
Hartman.
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VOLKS WELDING AND REPAIR
The building which houses Volk's Welding and Repair was built in 1929 which at
that time, held the Selfridge Motor Company. I.T. Krois, Mike Aberle and Howard
Ross were in partnership. Mr. S.A. Collis leased the building in 1923 and in
1931 he purchased it and added an addition to the rear of the building with
Philip Schwartz contracting the labor. Mr. Collis then entered into a
partnership with Mr. Alton Ellingson and it became known as the Ellingson and
Collis Garage.

Approximately 1936, Ellingson and Collis split their partnership and Mr. Collis
obtained the Chevrolet Franchise. He also sold a full line of International
Harvester Equipment about 1943. Through the years, Mr. Collis has gradually cut
down on all his business until just prior to his sale of the business to
Kenneth Volk, he was doing mostly welding and repair work on a small scale. He
sold the garage to Kenneth Volk in the fall of 1979 and it is now known as
Volk's Welding and Repair.

At the present time, Kenneth does welding, repair work, mechanic work and
operates a wrecker service. He has one employee other than himself, Victor
Krosch.
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Picture - L to R: Kenny Volk, Rosemary Powell, Victor Krosch.

SELFRIDGE POST OFFICE
Two years after Selfridge was established, the Selfridge Post Office was
started in 1912. It was housed in a hardware store formerly called Reed's Hotel
and in 1918 the post office moved to an office in the Selfridge Journal. Eben
W. Philput was the first postmaster. (A list of the other postmasters and their
appointments can be found on page 6 of the 50th Jubilee Book.) The post office
next made it's home in the small white building next to the Wonder Inn until
about 1928 when it moved into the Citizens State Bank building. It remained
here until about 1946 when it moved back to the little white building.

At the time John Nagel served as postmaster, his wife Mabel and Margie
Wingerter worked as clerks. All the mail for Selfridge came in on the Milwaukee
Railroad line through Selfridge. In August of 1949 the Milwaukee Railroad
requested the termination of its mail route through the branch route of
Selfridge. On August 16, 1949 the first Star Mail Route was established here in
Selfridge, with Ed Schock of McLaughlin adding Selfridge to his route. A new
daily Star Mail Route started in December of 1949, from Brien to Selfridge,
giving north rural service. Leo Wingerter and Pete Wingerter were the rural
route carriers, among others.

At the time of Gladys Bachmeier's appointment in 1944, the post office was
housed in the same building as it is now and later it again was moved to the
little white building next to the Wonder Inn until it made it's home in the
Fred Rott building in July of 1958. Clerks employed were Mrs. Ott Brunning,
Nettie Brunning, Mary Adams, Lydia Rott, Lorraine Oster, Julia Becker and Ruth
Wingerter. More of the rural route carriers were Pete Wingerter, Mrs. Stanley
Froelich, Alex Oster and Herman Oster.

Picture - Art Maxwell

The age old saying "the mail must go through" was just as true in Selfridge as
it was anywhere else. In January of 1951 Alex Oster chartered a plane to take
the mail to his rural customers. The plane would circle above the farms until
someone would come out and then the mail was dropped from the plane. Sometimes
3 or 4 farmers' mail would be in one sack. In the winter of 1950, the
continuing high winds and snow blocked roads for weeks on end, it took the
rural mail carriers four days to make the entire 80 mile route, shoveling and
plowing the entire distance, staying the evenings at farmers homes.

By 1976, the post office moved once again, this time back to it's home in the
Citizens State Bank Building where it is at the present time. The building is
owned by Peter Feist. The building was completely remodeled with living
quarters upstairs. Ruth Wingerter was appointed postmistress on July 15, 1978.
Serving as clerks were Deloris Utter and Lenore Mosset. Rural route mail
carriers are Jim and Diane Waliser. Ruth Wingerter retired on December 28,
1984, and Art Maxwell was appointed postmaster on March 4, 1985.

The building which now houses the post office is owned by Peter Feist. It has
quite a history behind it. It is one of the oldest buildings in Selfridge
having been built in 1917 especially for the Citizens State Bank. The bank's
incorporators were F.M. Redman, Robert Gwyther, and S.J. Maurer. It was managed
by John Nagel and it closed its doors on December 2, 1926. In 1932 the
Selfridge State Bank bought the Citizens State Bank and assumed its liabilities
and assets. Just before this, the Selfridge Post Office moved into the building
and remained there until Sept. 1946 when Peter Feist purchased the building and
established the Feist Cash Market and Food Locker. He leased the building and
the business out to Mr. Lauinger and Mr. Spitz Kraft who operated the business
until 1951. Peter Feist then again went back into the grocery business, took
out the locker plant and enlarged the store. He moved the interior stairway to
the rear of the building in 1955. The Feist Cash Market remained in this
building until 1961.

Postage rates over the past 100 years to mail a letter are as follows

1885 - 2 cents    1917 -   3 cents    1919 - 2 cents
1932 - 3 cents    1958 -   4 cents    1963 - 5 cents
1968 - 6 cents    1971 -   8 cents    1974 - 10 cents
1978 - 15 cents  1981 - 18 cents    1982 - 20 cents
1984 - 20 cents  1985 - 22 cents
From 1974 to 1984, a ten year span, the postage doubled.

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Picture - Anna and Leonard Farstad.

LEONARD'S MILK HAULING
Leonard Farstad started driving milk truck for the Selfridge Cheese Co. in
1977, until July of 1982 when he bought one milk truck and hauled milk for the
Cheese Co. from one milk route. In August of 1984 he purchased the rest of the
trucks from the Selfridge Cheese Co. and changed the name of the business from
the Selfridge Cheese Hauling to Leonards Milk Hauling. He owns and manager the
business himself and does all the milk hauling from all of the routes. At the
present time he employs four people and runs five trucks.
Leonard Farstad

THE WONDER INN
The Wonder Inn was purchased in September of 1983 by Emmanuel Jr. and Kathleen
Harsche. They managed it for a short time before their purchase in 1983 from
Casimir Jochim The Wonder Inn was previously known as "The Wishing Well Supper
Club."

Through the years, this business has had a succession of owners and operators.
The land was purchased in 1918 by J.K Wead from the Milwaukee Land Co. and he
erected the building for a General Merchandise Store. The owners and operators
are as follows: Jake K. Wead sold the business to Ted Ferderer in August
of'1937 and Ted Ferderer sold to George Volk in October of 1943 and it became
known as Volk's Bar. He did some extensive remodeling to make the place from a
store to a bar. George Volk operated the bar with Joe Volk until he sold his
share to Henry Schaefbauer.

Leo Wingerter bought the bar in 1946 and it became known as Wingerter's Bar.
Leo Wingerter sold to Joe Damberger in April of 1950. It was between 1946 and
1959 when the living quarters (small kitchen and two bedrooms) were added onto
the rear of the building. Joe Damberger sold to Max P. Miller in May of 1959
and it was operated by his son Vern Miller and was called "Millers Bar". Max
Miller sold to Joseph Wingerter in September of 1960, and it became known as
"Whimps Bar".

Soon after purchasing in 1961, Joe and Agnes Wingerter added a screened in
"Beer Corral" to the east of the bar. It was a perfect place for the customers
to share a cool drink in warm weather.

Picture - Emmanuel Jr. and Kathleen Harsche.

Joe and Agnes did some of the work along with Agnes' uncle Pete Busch. Picnic
tables and benches were placed in the "beer corral", with a door at each end.
Parties and dances were held here in the warm summer evenings. Whimp and Agnes
expanded the small living quarters into quite a large and comfortable home.

In 1968 the beer corral was enclosed and the bar was moved into it. The old bar
was remodeled into a steak house. Tiny wooden wishing wells were placed on the
window ledges and on some of the tables, and it became known as "The Wishing
Well Bar and Steak House". Agnes and Whimp hosted many private parties and
banquets as well as live music and dancing.

Some of the employees were, Mike and Anna Kraft, Tosie Merck, Joe Volk, Don
Reed, Joe Hartman, Blase Kratz, Joann Werner, Maggie Kraft, Dorothy Vetter, Ann
Hoon and Dorothy Mosset.

The Wishing Well was sold to John and Theresa Fergel in June of 1972. It did
not change names and the business was carried on much the same as before. John
and Theresa operated the business with the help of their children and many of
the former employees. Some of their new employees were Jim Kraft, Alfred
Hoffman, Conrad Wingerter, Tim and Margaret Schell, Rose Bonagofsky and Ken
Bahm. They rented out their bar to Anton Gratz for a few months in 1977 and
sold it to him in February of 1979 and Casimir and Delaines Jochim bought the
Wishing Well that very same day from Anton Gratz. They operated it until
September of 1983 when it was sold to the present owners, Emmanuel and Kathleen
Harsche.
Casimir Jochim
Joe Wingerter

STARLIGHT LOUNGE
The Starlight Lounge goes way back to the 1918's. It has changed hands and
names many times throughout the years.

In 1918, John and Mabel Nagel built the Arlington House. They operated it for
about a year or so and in 1920, William Heiser purchased it. He added on a
porch and named it the Palace Hotel. He owned and managed it until September of
1929.

It is believed the Palace Hotel had a cafe on the main floor right from the
beginning. The last year of Mr. Heiser's ownership, he employed Mary Kluge as
manager and she would often serve as high as 100 meals on any one Sunday. It is
unknown, though, if the small living quarters on the main floor were there from
the beginning or just when they were installed.

Mrs. Carl Ellingson operated the Palace Hotel from September of 1929 to
September of 1931. It is believed she just leased the hotel but it is not known
from whom. Mr. Joe Schneider purchased the hotel in 1931 and only operated it
as a hotel and not the dining room. Many of his rooms were rented out to
tenants by the month. He leased out the hotel to Gottlieb Kein in 1936 and Mr.
Kein did make some improvements. After that, the hotel was managed by Ludwig
Schmaltz in April of 1940.

In 1942, Joe Schneider closed the hotel due to health problems and then sold it
to Maggie Klein who operated it with the help of her family until 1945. A
barber shop was operated in the hotel in 1946. On November 1, 1945, Robert and
Anna Coyle bought the hotel from the Klein family. They completely remodeled
the main floor with a new kitchen and dining area. They also installed a new
modern lunch counter and made much needed improvements to the bedrooms. A few
years later, in 1947, Coyle's sold the business to Margaret and Tom Lauinger
who operated it for 22 years.

Improvements and remodeling included an expanding living quarters for the
Lauinger family. Hours for the cafe were from early morning until no customers
remained at night. In 1948 when Highway 6 from the South Dakota line to Mandan
was built, the Palace Hotel and Cafe was open 24 hours a day to accommodate the
construction workers. In the fall of the year the hotel and cafe was kept busy
serving the combining crews that were in the area. This business was a family
operation. Margaret was the cook, Tom the boss, and their sons, Joe, Richard
and Tom, the waiters. Sharon was a waitress. All were dishwashers and
custodians. The cafe was a popular meeting place for coffee, banquets and
midnight lunches after dances. Margaret's pies and barbecue sandwiches were
well known. Tom passed away in 1965. Margaret continued to operate the Palace
Hotel and Cafe until she sold it to Wilbur Snyder in 1969.

Wilbur and Lorraine Snyder named it the Starlite Hotel and Cafe. They had the
building repaneled and rewired and put new cupboards in the kitchen. They
employed Mrs. Oscar Wuitschick as cook, Donna Wuitschick as part time waitress
and hotel maid. Then in August of 1970, they sold the business to Jim Waliser.

When Jim operated the cafe in his single days he also had Mrs. Oscar Wuitschick
as his daily cook. Gradually he caught on to cooking and after marrying Diane
Blotske in 1973, Jim and Diane ran the cafe and hotel on their own. During busy
seasons, friends would help out when necessary.

Picture - Starlite Lounge - 1984, formerly the Palace Hotel

There are many, many memories of the Starlite Hotel and Cafe. I think the most
rewarding memory of all is the new faces from all the out-of-towners that we
met and became friends with. We had a lot of people come and go in our hotel
and we were all like one big family. One group of people that keep coming back
every year is our well known "grouse hunters" from Minnesota. They have come
back every year for 15 years because of the fine treatment they receive from
all the business places here in Selfridge and for the friendliness the people
here show them.

Many changes did take place while we were in the cafe. We did quite a bit of
remodeling upstairs in the hotel rooms and resided the outside of the building
and redid the roof and poured a new slab of cement in the front. But I guess
the most significant change was with the prices. When Jim started out,
hamburgers were .30 cents french-fries were .25 cents, coffee was .10 cents and
candy bars were .5 cents. Through the years inflation hit and of course prices
had to go up. After ten years in business, hamburgers were $1.40, french-fries
were 70 cents, coffee was 30c and candy bars were 25 cents. That's still quite
different from the  prices now days. Where did the good old days go to?

Another exciting thing that happened while we were in the cafe is during the
winter of 1978 when the National Guard used the cafe as their main headquarters
during their stay with us. We received first hand news of the things that
happened in Sioux County as everybody was digging out of a series of
snowstorms.

I could go on about the many joys and sorrows we shared when we had the
business, but after ten years, we decided to sell the cafe and devote more time
with our children and with each other. So in 1980 we sold our business to Frank
and Shirley Thomas.

They are presently running the Starlite Lounge, as it is now called. They
changed the living quarters into a pool area and the cafe part into a bar and
lounge area. Then later as they tore out the hotel rooms upstairs and put in
another bar with a dance area and a stage for a band. This addition upstairs is
used for private parties, wedding reception, dances and etc.
Diane Waliser.

SELFRIDGE LAW ENFORCEMENT
Not much is known or remembered about law enforcement in the Selfridge
Community prior to 1950. In the late 20's and 30's, it was pretty much the same
as it is today in Selfridge. A marshal was hired and he would deputize someone
to help him keep the disorderly conduct under control. In those days,
"lawbreaking" in the village of Selfridge didn't amount to much more than
"rabelrousing". In the 1940's and 1950's local people were hired by the town
council as "city cops", but only part-time. The city had a small budget, and
the salaries paid for cops were extremely low, sometimes not more than $200.00
per year. This was about all the Village of Selfridge could manage. This made
for very inadequate law enforcement. The situation was not good for the law
officer or the citizens of Selfridge. In fact, the circumstances did not
benefit anyone.

The city jail was a small portion of the City Auditorium with two tiny cells,
one office, and no water or bathroom facilities. It was unfit and only used as
a 24 hour holding cell and then the prisoners were transferred to Fort Yates,
N.D. It couldn't be used in the winter months because of the lack of heat. This
Jail was used as a holding cell for short periods of time up until about 1962.
At the present time it is only used as a part-time police station and on
occasion as an interrogation office. The prisoners are now transported directly
to Fort Yates.

Some of the earlier men who were hired by the town and tried their best to
enforce some sort of peace and order were Gust Heiser, Alfred Herfindahl, Jake
Schneider, S.A. Collis John Klein, Art Upham, Albert Heinen, Joe Volk, Mike
Kraft: Frank Bonagofsky, Art Walker, Steve Bonagofsky, Joe P. Kraft, Gordon
McGregor and Jerry Hubbard. These men all served from approximately the early
1930's to the early 1970's.

Picture - Frank Landeis

In 1972 the Village of Selfridge signed a contract with the North Dakota
combined Law Enforcement Council. This was a Contract Policing Program which
provided the Village of Selfridge with a full time police officer. The program
was run through the North Dakota Combined Law Enforcement Council by the
Federal Government along with Sioux County and the Village of Selfridge. Funds
for this program were appropriated through the North Dakota Legislature.

The salary of the police officer was paid as follows: The North Dakota Combined
Law Enforcement Council paid 100% of the officer's mileage and 50% of his
salary with the Village of Selfridge and Sioux County picking up the other 50%.
A special committee called the Sioux County Contract Policing Commission was
the governing board for this program. It consisted of two people from the
Selfridge Town Council, two Sioux County Commissioners, the County Auditor and
the County Sheriff. This commission did the hiring, dismissals and major
decision-making as well as paying the salaries.

The program was considered successful as long as the Contract Policing
Committee was selective with the people they hired as city police officers.
Through this program, the citizens of Selfridge had 24 hour a day, 7 days a
week police officer on call. It was a great improvement for the city as far as
law enforcement.

Some of the men hired through this program were Steve Anderson, Ray Glasser,
Jack Albers, Herb Glenn, and Leo Heinen. Their official title was Deputy
Sheriff/Chief of Police for City of Selfridge and Sioux County.

In 1979 the Federal funds for this program were cut off. At this time Frank
Landeis was appointed as City Police Officer by the Selfridge Town Council. He
was once again, hired only part-time.

He was also deputized as a Deputy Sheriff which gave him greater freedom in
performing his duties as a law officer. His jurisdiction did not end with the
city limits, but extended to the surrounding area. Again, this was better
protection for the citizens. The draw backs of his job was the fact that it was
only part-time and the salary was small as the city had limited funds and could
not hire someone full time. He had to take a second job to make ends meet and
therefore, this was neither good for the law officer or the citizens of
Selfridge. Again, the Village of Selfridge and its citizens had inadequate law
enforcement.

It was in 1984 that Frank Landeis was appointed as a full time law enforcement
officer. In addition to his job of being the city police officer, he was also
hired as the City Maintenance Man. The Selfridge Town Council eliminated
several other jobs which were allocated to a number of people. These jobs were
all combined under the title of Maintenance Man and along with the salary of
City Police Officer, Frank was able to maintain himself with one job.

This situation is working out well so far, with no problems. The citizens once
again have a more suitable law enforcement than in past years.
Miles Utter
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Picture - Selfridge Journal Building 1985.

SELFRIDGE JOURNAL
On May 23, 1918, Volume 1 Number 1 of the Selfridge Journal was published with
James Fulton as editor. The journal was housed in a small building next to
Smestad's U-Save located on main street. This building also housed the U.S.
Post Office until 1920 when Edward S. Johnson, the first Sioux County States
Attorney, had an office in the Journal building. This was to remain the home of
the Selfridge Journal until it went out of business. The Selfridge Journal
press which was in use in 1911 to print the paper, was later purchased by Henry
Ford Sr. to put into his Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

James Fulton had a very well established business when he sold it to Bernard
Smith in 1923. Two of Mr. Smith's employees worth noting were Waldo Gayton and
James Byington. Bernard Smith turned the Selfridge Journal into a thriving
business with many paid subscribers in the later years of the twenties. In
1923, George Monson purchased the Selfridge Journal, but it was a short-lived
enterprise for him. He sold it in 1924, once again the ownership of the Journal
passed back to Bernard Smith.

Mr. Smith was adopted by the Sioux Indians and was given the Indian name of
Cetan Watapke which in Sioux means "Charging Hawk". After he was given this
name, it always appeared with his ad in the Selfridge Journal every week.

In the early 20's, Major McLaughlin wrote short sketches for the journal called
"Chadwick Chips". During the years of Mr. Smith's ownership, the journal was an
exceptional little hometown newspaper. In the 40's, it was anywhere from 6 to
10 pages in length and carried 2 full pages of national news, 2 pages of local
news along with a full page of popular cartoons. In the early 40's the paper
ran columns such as "Cedar Ripples", "Solen News", and the "West End
Ramblings".

Also about that same time, the Selfridge Journal was free to all boys from
Sioux County who were serving in the Armed Forces. One half the cost of the
newspaper was paid by the Sioux County Commissioners and the other half of the
cost was picked up by the journal. The paper carried a complete news listing of
all the boys in service, including the publishing of their pictures and letters
which they wrote home to the journal. Often times, parents of the boys would
bring letters in to be published also.

The paper also contained such columns as "Household Hints"; "Household Memos";
"Recipe Column"; "Court House News"; "County Agent Report"; and the "American
Legion Column". Other interesting columns were the "Red Ridge News Letter" by
Ole Olson. In the 40's also, there was a column written by

H.J. Phillips called the "The Once Over" and in the 50's a popular column ran
called "Barney's Column". He ran several other columns in the newspaper which
were well known. One was written by Elizabeth Lund called "Goose Camp
Cracklings" and Paul A. Rough, popularly knows as Abe Rough Surface, wrote
"Rumblings" especially for the Selfridge Journal.

The Selfridge Journal often sponsored contests for its readers with the prizes
sometimes furnished by the Journal and more often that not, furnished by the
business places of the community. In 1935, the Journal sponsored a contest
which consisted of counting the dots in a 6" by 6" square. A large number of
people entered the contest which ran for about 4 weeks with many prizes and
many winners, in different categories. Mr. Smith knew how to entertain his
readers and keep his customers subscribing.

In March of 1952, the Western Newspaper Union discontinued their service of
"patent insides" called ready prints. Most small town newspapers used them,
including the Journal. The journal was successful in securing another service
later, so the paper continued to carry most of the national news, when in 1964
these ready prints were discontinued altogether.

The original cost of the Journal was $1.50 per year and went up to $2.00 per
year in $1940. Mr. Smith would give prizes to anyone who renewed their
subscription. In the hard times of the thirties, he ran an ad in his newspaper
which stated that all subscribers could pay for their yearly subscription with
a bushel of wheat, but the wheat had to be brought to the office. In 1954, a
new typesetting machine was installed and the price of the paper increased to
$2.50 per year, and had 705 paid subscribers. By 1961 the Journal had 800 paid
subscribers and the cost was still only $3.50 per year.

On January 7, 1957, J.B. Smith sold the Selfridge Journal to Merle Lofgren of
McLaughlin. Merle often had the help of the local high school students who
would come down to the office after basketball practice and fold newspapers and
prepare them for mailing. Merle also wrote a column called "From The Top of The
Hill" which most of his subscribers really looked forward to. He operated the
business for a year until he sold it to Miles and Delores Utter in 1958. They
operated the newspaper together with the help of several employees, Leonard
Liengang and Dennis Moore. Later in years, their children would sometimes help.

By 1960 the paper was down to 4 sheets and in 1964 it went to 2 sheets and the
price had gone up to $4.00 per year. This was all due to the increase in the
cost of publishing and materials. It no longer ran the ready print inserts.
Delores and Miles discontinued the paper in May of 1979. By then, modern
transportation and the high technology of radio and television made the
availability of national and local news so readily available there was no
longer the need for a small local newspaper. Also, these same factors were true
when it came to subscribing to a much larger newspaper from the bigger cities.
Almost instant news.

The Selfridge Journal Office is the only original building in town from the
start of Selfridge in the 1900's that housed the same business from start to
finish.
Research by Book Committee

BONAGOFSKI CAFE
Tony Bonagofski purchased a small building from Fred Rott located on the west
end of main street. The inside of the building was completely remodeled at the
time of purchase. He operated a short order cafe in April of 1963. The business
was operated by Lenora and Rosemary Bonagofski with Elsie Oster taking care of
the bookwork.

The business closed its operation in April of 1964. The high overhead for
operating the business was the main reason for dissolving the cafe. This
building was destroyed by fire in later years.
Lenore Mosset

Picture - Building the Mound for water tower in Selfridge.

BLOTSKE BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
Frank Blotske started working on construction in 1939 for different contractors
until 1945 thereby learning how to handle and operate heavy equipment. In 1953,
he purchased a Caterpillar, together with his brother John, and they started
building dams for different farmers in the Selfridge area. The jobs were
contracted through the ASC Office and they also contracted some for the Bureau
of Indian Affairs at Fort Yates.

Some of the first jobs in 1954-55-56, was the work done for the Village of
Selfridge, building the lagoon and the mound for the water tower in preparation
for the sewer and water system being put into the town. They were
subcontractors under a firm from Aberdeen.

By 1958, their workload and contracting jobs had increased to the point where
they needed to expand their line of equipment. They purchased two more
caterpillars, two scrapers and a blade. This is when the construction company
started to build roads. They built the road into the Froelich Dam, several
county roads, and also did repair work on already existing roads. About 1959 or
60 they did most of the work on the Froelich Dam. With the bigger jobs and more
equipment, the company needed more hired labor. They employed almost all local
people. Some of the men who worked on the Froelich Dam project for the Blotske
Construction were, Eugene and Pete Johner, Simon, Jerome and Ed Dillman, Paul
and Mike Haider, Nick Block, Jack Blotske and Henry Bailey.

Their next project was building a road for the BIA at White Horse, South
Dakota. They incorporated with Emil Christensen and Art Weisberger, at this
time, and became Northwest Contractors. Again they increased their labor force
and bought more equipment- The company hired Bob and Allen Blotske who drove
some of the equipment to White Horse, while other pieces had to be hauled which
was done by Art Walker. Betty Blotske did the spot checking for the crew while
Mary Blotske did a lot of the cooking.

After the project in South Dakota, the construction company moved back to
Selfridge and laid the base for the blacktopping of all the streets in town.
Pete Feist furnished the gravel which was hauled from northwest of town by the
farmers who donated their trucks and time. The women did all the cooking.
Another instance of seeing a town working together for the improvement of their
community. The construction crew also moved the dirt in preparation for laying
the pipeline from the Selfridge Cheese Plant to the lagoon, south of town.

The company preferred jobs which didn't take them far from home. The job at
Fort Yates was just such a job and of course, wasn't as high in overhead
expenses. There, they built the grading and did the graveling for the two mile
road going into

Fort Yates and also did the same for half of the road between Fort Yates and
Kenel, North Dakota. The grading for the dikes on the riverfront around Fort
Yates was done by them. The trees and brush had to be cleared first in
preparation for the grading. Before they could start work each morning on that
particular job, someone had to walk in front of the equipment to make sure
there was no one sleeping or lying in the brush and trees and could become
accidentally covered up.

The last job the Blotske Brothers completed was storm sewer job at Minot, North
Dakota. It was such a distance, they only moved half of the equipment to the
job site.

In 1964, after their last job was completed, they moved the rest of the
equipment to Minot, had a sale, and closed out the company. They could no
longer compete with the big contractors because of the great increase in fuel
costs, repairs, salaries, etc. Also, the crew was tired of being away from home
so much of the time. The Blotske Brothers Construction had some good years and
contributed much to the growth and progress of Selfridge. They provided jobs
for the local people and were able to contract work at a lower price, in turn
saving costs for the community of Selfridge.
Frank Blotske

Picture - Building the Froelich Dam.

FRED'S BARBER SHOP
In 1956, Fred Schones purchased a building located between the present KC Hall
and Joe's Lounge. The building was originally built in 1927 by Ed Prewitt when
he established the Prewitt Barber Shop. At the time Mr. Schones bought the
building, the barber shop was no longer in business as Ed Prewitt had sold the
building to Fred Rott sometime after 1950 and the shop was closed.

After buying the building, Fred Schones drew up plans for remodeling which
included living quarters in the rear of the shop. A new stoker furnace was
installed which was later changed to a butane furnace and a better roof was put
on the building. Adam Barth was hired to do all the work.

The building was sold to Joe Hartman in 1972 and Fred closed the business and
moved to Bismarck, N.D. Joe Hartman rented the barber shop to Joe Klein until
approximately 1976 at which time the shop was closed and not opened again.
Fred Schones

Picture - Joe Hartman

HARTMAN WELL DRILLING SERVICE
Water, of course, is a precious commodity. So it has always been necessary for
there to be men to drill and dig in the earth to find water to replenish the
thirst of towns people as well as the farmer.

Through the years, there has been two well drillers in the Selfridge area. One
of the more recent men, has been Joe Hartman of Hartman's Well Drilling
Service. One of the earlier men, was George Walker Jr., from whom Joe learned
his trade years ago. In 1971, Joe decided to branch out and go on his own. He
acquired equipment and soon had a list of reliable customers. He drilled
throughout Sioux County as well as the Selfridge area. Joe did most of his work
alone, with the help of Virgil Comeau who worked with him quite a bit of the
time and Skip Johnson who worked for a couple of summers.

In 1983, Joe moved his business to Sturgis, S.D. The business was slow in that
area and also the earth formations are much different than here in Selfridge.
Joe kept his original customers, and soon after his move, he relocated in
Mobridge, S.D. because of its centralized location. To stay in Sturgis and keep
his business there, he would have had to invest in different equipment which
would have been a costly undertaking. The Hartman Well Drilling Service is
still a necessary part of our community as Joe is often called upon his
customers, to repair existing wells.
Joe Hartman

FLARE BEAUTY SHOP
In September of 1960, Frances Meisel started the Flare Beauty Shop in
Selfridge. For a year she rented a room in the basement of what is now Joe's
Lounge. A year later the beauty shop moved across the street to a small white
building next to the Wonder Inn. This building was purchased from Dan Reed.

In August of 1961, the name changed from the Flare Beauty Shop to the P.E.M.
Shop and was then managed by Polly Meisel. The building underwent a new front
on the building and the inside was remodeled to include a shower and bathroom
with a storage room in the rear.

In August of 1963, Frances took over the management of the shop again. The shop
flourished for the next couple of years as it was the only beauty shop in town.
For a while, Frances employed Leona (Schneider) Campbell as a second
hairdresser. The shop closed its doors for the last time
in December of 1965.
Frances Meisel

Picture - Mosset Lumber and Construction [Formerly Merchant's Lumber]

MOSSET LUMBER AND CONSTRUCTION
Mosset Lumber and Construction was started in January of 1966 when we purchased
the Lumber Yard from John Merchant. Joe had been building homes before going
into the lumber business.

After being in business for a year, we made some improvements. We completely
covered the yard with tin to house the lumber, and poured cement in the
driveway and work area. In the 15 years that we were in the Lumber Yard we
built 33 homes, plus a very large number of pole barns, steel buildings and
many remodeling jobs.

We had as many as 14 employees at one time and over the years we employed 53
different individuals. In 1978, we decided to quit building and do what we
could do by ourselves and in 1981 we sold the Lumber Yard. Three years later we
got it back again and we opened our business again in 1985.

The land that holds the Mosset Lumber and Construction Company has always had a
lumber company on it. On July 7th 1911, the Sioux Lumber Company bought the
first three lots (11-12-13 of Block 3) from the Milwaukee Land Company and put
up a building which was later moved across the tracks in Selfridge. It became
the Sioux Lumber Company and for quite a few years they had lumberyards in five
or six towns along the Milwaukee railroad in South Dakota and on the branch
line to Selfridge. The Sioux Lumber Company sold out to The Selfridge Lumber
Company in 1919 with J.H. Newton as President and W.H. Ordway as secretary. The
present building was erected in 1919.

The business was sold to August Peterson in January of 1925 and A.W. Merchant
became manager for many years. It became known as the PR&H Lumber and
Construction Company at that time. Through the years, some of the original land
owned by the Sioux Lumber Company was sold off in lots to different people.

In July of 1943, the PR&H Lumber Company was sold to Mrs. Anna Merchant and her
son John, who took over the sole ownership in 1945. It was then known as the
Merchant Lumber Company until 1966 when again, it changed to Mosset Lumber and
Construction which it is today. Theresa Mosset

The things that count most in life are usually the things that cannot be
counted.

One of the most important trips a person ever takes is to meet the other fellow
half way.

Picture - L to R: Lenora and Willie Mosset.

MOSSETS DAIRY STORE
In June of 1970, Wilfred Mosset bought the dairy store business from Grant
Krebs. This business was operated from the cheese plant by Grant Krebs. Wilfred
rented a small building on main street from George Walker Jr., which was
located to the west of the present post office building. It was the former
Meisel Beauty Salon.

Wilfred and Lenore remodeled the interior, installed coolers, freezers,
shelves, and relocated the dairy merchandise from the cheese plant to the
store. They sold all brands and kinds of cheese along with cream, milk, ice
cream, and some meats. They also stocked a complete line of Surge milker
supplies.

They dissolved this business in September of 1975.
Lenore Mosset

UNIQUE BEAUTY SALON
The Unique Beauty Salon was a joint mother-daughter venture which gave the
community a business which it hadn't had for many years. Ruth Wingerter rented
a room in the S and L Building from Lloyd and Margaret Smestad. This building
was located on main street and also housed the ASCS, First Southwest Bank and
the Cedar Soil. All new equipment was purchased and installed and the salon
became operational on February 15, 1972.

Ruth's daughter, Joanne Blotske, took over the management of this salon until
1976. It became one of the busiest places in town and there was more then
enough work to keep the place open 6 days a week from 8:00 in the morning until
6:00 in the evening. Often appointments were made for an earlier time and many
evenings were also booked. During the time it was open, there were always two
operators working. Other girls that worked at different times were Lou Hartman,
Kathy Kottsick and Theresa Meier. They had men customers as well as children
and women.

These were the days when the boys and younger men wore longer hairstyles and
the women had elaborate, teased hair often referred to as "beehives". Men felt
more at ease having their long hair cut and styled in a beauty salon rather
then "cut" at a barber shop. Barbers had a tendency to "trim" more than "style"
dictated.

Joann would clean and fix wigs and hair pieces as well as style hair. A shampoo
and set cost $3.50, a haircut cost $3.00 and a permanent cost $15.00. Men's
haircuts were the same price as a cut for women.

On August 1, 1976, the equipment was sold and the doors closed for the Unique
Beauty Salon. Joanne made the move to Bismarck, N.D. because of her husband's
work.
Joanne Blotske

Picture - Lawrence Kelsch. Picture taken 1946-47.

KELSCH PLUMBING
Kelsch Plumbing was started by Lawrence Kelsch in 1955. It included plumbing,
electrical and carpenter work. This business was very progressive until 1965
when it was discontinued, because Lawrence purchased a farm and all his time
was then devoted to farming and ranching. He was referred to as "The Little
Plumber" and this phrase prompted the wording on his business advertisements.

Lawrence's customers were in a radius of approximately thirty-five miles. Towns
that were included were, Selfridge, Fort Yates, Solen, McLaughlin, McIntosh and
Flasher. In Selfridge, some of the plumbing he did, and is still in good to
excellent working order was at Damberger's Bar (now the Wonder Inn), the K.C.
Hall, Farmer's Union Oil Station, St. Philomena Church and in about forty
percent of the homes located in Selfridge. When REA came into the area, farm
homes graduated from the outhouse to a modern indoor bathroom and running water
in their kitchens and approximately forty per cent of the farm homes in the
Selfridge area had their plumbing, electrical and carpenter work done by "The
Little Plumber".

Lawrence obtained his plumbing knowledge from George Walker Jr., while he was
an employee of Walker's Well Drilling. The carpenter trade was learned as a
first class carpenter working on the Milwaukee Railroad bridge crew. Electrical
information was learned while he served his tour of duty in the Navy.
Lawrence Kelsch

WALISER CONSTRUCTION
Joe Waliser started his business in 1976. He learned his trade of carpenter
work by working for Mosset Lumber and Construction prior to starting his own
business.

Some of the buildings Joe constructed around Selfridge were the Senior
Citizen's Center, the Selfridge Fire Hall, and several new homes in town such
as the Martina Waliser home, the Jim Waliser home and the Richard Hoon home. He
built many farm buildings in the area such as barns and garages. He also did
remodeling and repair work.

A few of the people he employed were Richard and Jim Hoon, Roger Mosset, Nick
Vollmuth, George Becker and Mike Waliser. He constructed a Quonset building
near his home for the storage of his materials and tools. In 1984 he moved his
business to Sturgis, S.D.
Joe Waliser

CUT AND CURL BEAUTY SHOP
Lou Hartman started this beauty shop in the old Prewitt building in 1973 which
was owned by Fred Schones. The building was purchased by Joe Hartman and it
housed Joe Klein's Barber Shop as well as the Beauty Shop.

Extensive remodeling was done before the shop could open. The shop was quite a
success from the first day of business on. Lou was the sole proprietor and did
not employ any other hairdressers.

In 1975 the business was moved from the Prewitt Building to the Hartman home
located one block north of main and across from the City Auditorium. The
basement of this new home was fixed up for the beauty shop with a private
entrance. The shop closed its doors in 1979 and the furnishings were sold.

Again, this building has been in Selfridge for many years and has seen its
share of owners and different businesses. Ed Prewitt built the building in
1927. At that time it was operated as the Prewitt Confectionery and Barber
Shop, located next door to the present K.C. Hall. The business had living
quarters in the rear of the building which Ed and Rose Prewitt occupied. They
carried on their business here until they sold the building and business to Mr.
Jacob Becker in 1943 who operated the Becker Confectionery. Jacob sold the
business to his son, Joe, soon afterwards because of health reasons.

In 1945, Joe closed the confectionery and restocked the building with a
complete line of groceries and had a grand opening of the new Becker Cash
Market in November of 1945. Joe didn't stay in business long. He sold the
business to Joe Volk in July of 1946 and the building was later purchased by
Carl Wuitschick. In November of 1951, Christ Goehring bought the business and
again it was operated as a Confectionery. Pete Feist bought the building back
and traded it to Gabriel Bonagofsky who operated the confectionery with his son
Sib Bonagofsky. They resided in the living quarters in the rear of the store as
did the Becker family. Sometime in the mid 50's, Fred Rott purchased the
building from the county for back taxes. He sold it in 1957 to Mr. Fred
Schones.
Research by Book Committee

 ELECTRICITY IN SELFRIDGE
The following information is taken from "South of the Cannonball" by May Hinton.
In 1935 the Rural Electric Corporation came into the county and installed
streetlights and furnished electricity to homes . A letter from Mr. Bernie
Ryberg of Montana-Dakota Utilities Company gives a fine resume of the history
of electricity in Selfridge. To quote him:

"Before 1928, the City of Selfridge had it's own electrical generator. Our
research indicated it was a small 2500 watt (2.5 KW) Fairbanks-Morse unit that
operated only from dusk to approximately 10:00 p.m. each evening. It was
interesting to note, however, that this small generator was energized on Monday
and Tuesday morning of each week to provide electrical power for clothes
washing and ironing. A modern home in Selfridge today often uses more
electricity than this generator was capable of producing for the entire
community.

In mid 1928, Mr. L.R. Runkel, a partner of Mr. G.A. Stephen in the Northern
Power and Light Company, decided to extend a 24,000-volt line to Selfridge from
McLaughlin. This was the first central station power that Selfridge ever
received. Following the introduction of an outside power source, the small
Fairbanks-Morse generator was removed from it's alley site and the building
that housed the old Selfridge generator was then converted to a blacksmith
shop.

Shortly after the Selfridge extension was completed, Mr. Runkel and Mr. Stephen
sold their interest to the United Public Service Company which was again sold
in 1929 to the Middle West Utilities Company. In the early 30's these same
properties (now serving approximately 58 communities in North and South Dakota)
was purchased by the United Public Utilities Corporation and placed under the
management of the

Northwestern Public Service Company with the general offices at Huron, South
Dakota. Under the last management, the Northern Power and Light Company was
consolidated with the North Dakota Power and Light Company and formed the
Dakota Public Service Company.

In 1945, Montana Dakota Utilities Company purchased the Dakota Public Service
Company and MDU has served Selfridge since that time.

Because the transmission line to Selfridge had been in operation for almost 40
years, a decision had to be made whether to rebuild the old line or take power
from a closer source to feed the Selfridge community. Over this span of years,
the power lines were increased in size to carry 41,600 volts rather than the
initial 24,000 volts as originally designed. The decision was made to wheel MDU
generated power direct from McIntosh to the Sioux substation east of Selfridge
and then reduce the voltage at an MDU substation located at the edge of town.
At that time, the poles and wire from the old McLaughlin to Selfridge line were
removed.

In answer to your question "Why is there REA and MDU?" we are proud to state
that we have enjoyed an excellent relationship with the REA for many years.
This has come about by our ability to wheel REA power over our lines which
enabled the REA to serve many customers long before it would have been possible
had they waited for their own transmission system. Reciprocally the REA is now
enabling us to wheel MDU over their lines (MorGranSou Electric Coop) to serve
the Selfridge community.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM IN SELFRIDGE
Some of the following information is taken from  "South of the Cannonball" by
May Hinton.
Depot agents had direct contact with other agents by means of telegraph lines
and in some cases, telephones. A private line was installed in the depot at
Selfridge in 1918. Just before the telephones were installed in Selfridge, J.B.
Smith, the editor of the "Selfridge Journal", drove to the edge of town and
placed the first long distance call over the public telephone which was not
quite completed.

In 1924 a telephone was installed in Selfridge in the printing office, and
this, with the one at the depot, served the needs of the town and the railroad
agent. Later a telephone was installed at the Red and White Store run by Joe
Daschle, and there the townspeople could go to make and to receive calls. A
messenger had to be sent to advise people that someone was trying to call them.
The messenger was paid for his errand by the person who received the notice.

About 1940, John Merchant installed a private line from his lumber business
here in Selfridge to his lumber business in McLaughlin. He had his telephone
wires strung just below the telegraph wires on the same poles. However, long
distance calls could not be made to any other place except his place of
business in McLaughlin.

Later still, the telephone was installed at the Palace Hotel, run by Tom and
Margaret Lauinger. Since it was placed in a corner of the dining room, there
was little or no privacy. A booth was then installed around the phone and the
situation improved. Next an outdoor telephone booth was erected just outside
the hotel, but it was removed when telephones were installed in homes and
businesses in 1959.

On May 21, 1959, the modern dial telephones went into effect in Selfridge by
West River Telephone Company. These phones had a three-minute buzzer and then
would cut the caller off. One often thinks this was a better system than we
have now. This system also had party lines. Sometime in the early 1970's the
buzzer was dropped and so were the party lines and direct long distance dialing
went into effect soon after.
Research by the Book Committee

The Following Ads Are Copies From Old Issues Of The Selfridge Journal

(The Selfridge Journal - 1947)
PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW FOR
New Cement Blocks

We are now ready to take orders for Cement Blocks from our new Cement Block
Manufacturing Plant at Selfridge, and those desiring to build this year should
place their orders early.

Our new giant machine will be capable in turning out Cement Blocks of various
sizes, as well as different designs for fronts on buildings and also the smooth
face Cement Blocks.

Sizes of every block which leaves the mold as perfect as a hard-boiled egg
taken from the shell, will be 8x6xl6; 8x10x16; 8x8xl6, and 8x12x16.

We shall also be able to aid builders in designs, construction and other
matters pertaining to the erection of new homes, business places and farm
buildings of all kinds.

Visit our new plant and see the giant machines in action, and remember, place
your orders early.

Selfridge Cement Block Manufacturing Co,
Frohlich Bros. and Mike Frohlich, Props.
SELFRIDGE N0RTH DAK.

(The Selfridge Journal - 1940)
MALTED MILK-LARGE SIZE--ANY FLAVOR_
      A HEALTH DRINK-LARGE GLASS, ONLY.. 12c
CANDY BARS--YOUR FAVORITE 5c BAR
      ANY KIND WE HAVE-3 BARS ONLY ..... 10c
SCHOOL TABLETS--WITH PENCIL FREE WITH EACH
       TABLET--6 TABLETS FOR  ......... 25c

A FULL AND COMPLETE LINE OF NATIONALLY KNOWN DRUG$ ALWAYS ON HAND AT
LOW PRICES.
FARMERS--NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE Coming Season for raising Grain, and
Poultry and stock. We carry at all times a large supply of Formaldehyde, Etc.

Becker's Confectionery
JACOB BECKER, PROP. SELFRIDGE, N. DAK.

(The Selfridge Journal - 1940)
OPENING
ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS 1S ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF A NEW VARIETY STORE BELOW THE RED &
WHITE GROCERY, IN SELFRIDGE, NORTH DAKOTA, ON
Saturday, March I

I HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE MY FUTURE HOME IN SELFRIDGE AMONG THE MOST
SPLENDID CLASS OF PEOPLE IT HAS BEEN MY PLEASURE TO KNOW.

MAY I ASK YOUR COOPERATION AND PATRONAGE IN MAKING THIS NEW BUSINESS A
SUCCESS? I PLAN ON MAKING THIS UNDERTAKING AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY. I
THANK YOU!

SELFRIDGE SUBWAY VARIETY
ELISABETH DASCHLE, PROP.
ALL TERMS CASH  SELFRIDGE, N. DAK.
"CLEANLINESS WILL BE My MOTTO"

(The Selfridge Journal - 1940)

CHOICE LIQUORS
HIGH QUALITY STRAIGHT AND BLENDED WHISKIES AND PURE PROOF ALCOHOL. ALSO
CHOICE WINES--CORDIALS RUM AND GIN. MANY STANDARD BRANDS AGED AND
BOTTLED IN BOND. BEER IN BOTTLES AND ON TAP.

Becker's Liquor Store
POOL HALL IN CONNECTION.  SELFRIDGE, N. DAK.

(The Selfridge Journal - 1945)
The Wingerter Theatre Go.
QUINTON WINGERTER, Mgr.  SELFRIDGE, N.D.

All Shows Begin Promptly at 8:00 P.M.
SAT.-SUN. MARCH 24-25
Donald O'Connor-Jack Oakie-John Miljan-Peggy Ryan, IN

"MERRY MONAHANS"
ALSO SHORTS and COMEDY

When you forgive, you in no way change the past -- but you sure do change the
future.

ORGANIZATIONS

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

REFLECTIONS

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man
stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done better.

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly, who errs and comes
short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions,
and spends himself in a worthy cause;

Who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at
the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place
shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor
defeat.

Theodore Roosevelt

SELFRIDGE COUNTRY

This is Selfridge Country
This small village
Made up of people
With dreams and with plans

This is hard work country
We plan and we do
Working together
Our dreams and plans coming true

Take a look at our groups
And measure our deeds
Steadfast in our purpose
Success is our creed.

This is happy, fun country
Where we breathe fresh country air
When you're in Selfridge
You'll know that we care.

What one speaks orally, must be devoted to here and now;
What one writes, should be directed to distant places and future times.

Picture - Back Row L to R: Renee Kraft, Judy Becker, Norine Vollmuth, Jayne
Laintz, Karen Utter. Front Row L to R: Corinne Jochim, Gloria Kraft, Karen
Bosch, Shelly Hepper.

SELFRIDGE COMMUNITY BETTERMENT CLUB
The Selfridge Community Betterment Club was organized in approximately 1963 by
a few of the local businessmen. It was originally started to improve the
quality of the community and advance the town's growth through better
communication between business and consumer. The businessmen soon realized
their purpose could only succeed if they opened the organization to all
citizens of Selfridge and local farmers as well. They wanted a club that would
enable everyone to join and work together for the improvement of their
community. The first president of the Club was Lloyd Smestad.

One of the very first projects of the club was helping a local homemakers club
erect "Safety Signs" around town. Next, they replaced the floor in the city
auditorium so that the club would have a place to meet. They soon purchased an
80-cup coffee maker and a large griddle. One of the first events they sponsored
was a "Free Pancake and Sausage Supper" in the fan of the year. All of the food
was donated by the businessmen as a way of saying "Thank you, patrons, for your
support and business this past year."

In 1965, federal funds were available for housing for senior citizens,
something that was much needed in this community. The Betterment Club formed
the Selfridge Community Betterment Association to manage this project. The
first board of directors were as follows: Lloyd Smestad, President; Paul
Schell, Vice President; Miles Utter, Secretary; Bernard Braun and Joseph
Mosset. The association applied for and was successful in receiving $33,000 to
build a 4-plex apartment. The work done on the apartment was contracted out to
all local people. The apartment building is kept full with tenants most of the
time and has been proven to be a success to this day. The present board of
directors are as follows: Jim Kraft, President; Pat Becker, Vice President;
Corrine Jochim, Secretary Treasurer; Jerome Laintz and Arleen Walker.

Other things that the Betterment Club has contributed to the community are
picnic tables for the park, girl's basketball uniforms, ice-skating rink,
bleachers for the ballpark, and hours of fun for everyone during the many
activities the club plans throughout the year.

One of the activities is the annual Santa Claus Day. Other annual events
sponsored by the club is the Fall Festival every September, candy sacks at
Christmas for the children, fruit baskets for the town's elderly and newcomers
at Thanksgiving, and in the past they have sponsored "Turkey Day" at
Thanksgiving.

The club sponsored the local 1976 Bicentennial Celebration, many 4th of July
Celebrations and the Kevin Bonagofsky Benefit. In 1982 the club sponsored the
play "Headin for a Weddin" that was just as much fun watching as it was acting
in it. It has been involved in the 1981 All School Reunion and has held Easter
egg hunts, pinochle and whist tournaments, St. Valentine's and St. Patrick's
Day parties and many dances, as well as buying Christmas decorations and
putting them up and building the dunk stand for the 1976 Bicentennial
Celebration.

Some of the above mentioned activities have been taken over by other
organizations and the club is constantly striving to find new and exciting ways
to keep our community alive and bustling. The club, now consisting of 14
members, is very active to this day and anyone who likes to do things for the
betterment of the community and is willing to work and experience a deep-felt
satisfaction, is more than welcome to join. The present officers are Corrine
Jochim, President; Karen K. Utter, Vice President; Renee Kraft, Treasurer; and
Judy Becker, Secretary.
Corrine Jochim

Picture - L to R: Kathy Hepper, Ann Kraft, Liz Mosset, Gladys Morgen, Theresa
Mosset.

KNITTING CLUB
The Knitting Club was started in 1965 when a few ladies got together to learn
to knit. Mrs. Martha Biederstedt was excellent at this and decided to share her
talent with other local women and began to teach knitting. The first ladies in
the club

were Theresa Mosset, Elizabeth Mosset, Gladys Bachmeier, Ruth Collis, Judy
Walker, Alvina Walker and Martha Biederstedt. Through the years more people
joined and others left. Knitting gradually came to include crocheting and
sometimes crafts.

The ladies meet once a week on Tuesday evenings. In 1984, after the new Senior
Center was built, the ladies started to meet there for their weekly get-
together. Coffee is always served and something good to go with it, while the
ladies take turns serving.

Often times the ladies will enter some of their homemade articles in local arts
and crafts exhibits. Some ladies sell what they make while others will take
orders to make certain articles for other people. They share patterns and
ideas.

At the present time, the members are Elizabeth Mosset, Gladys Morgen, Theresa
Mosset, Martha Haider, Kathleen Hepper, Anna Kraft, Dorothy Mosset, Alvina
Walker, and Ruth Collis. The club has been in existence for 20 years. That is a
long time to be "Knodeling" or "tying knots."
Kathleen Hepper
Elizabeth Mosset

Alter Society Officers 1984
Jayne Laintz, Father Wehner, Ann Farstad, Emmy Kraft

ST. PHILOMENA ALTER SOCIETY
St. Philomena's Alter Society formally known as the Christian Mothers is
composed of all Catholic women of the parish married or single. Officers are
elected at each September meeting and take office in October. The Society is
responsible for work in the parish, such as serving lunches at funerals,
preparing meals for the church fair and taking care of the church and rectory.

When the Society was first formed in 1943 they had their meetings along with
the KC men. In 1943 the acting officers were Mrs. Matt Weigle, President; Mrs.
Wendelin Volk, Vice President; and Mrs. Joe Volk, Sec. Treas.

Through the years we have continued to keep busy with such projects as painting
the church and working throughout the community. The officers for 1985 are
President, Emmy Kraft, Vice President, Ann Farstad, See. Treas. Jayne Laintz.
Jayne Laintz

LEAF CREEK MIXERS 4-H CLUB
In 1948, a group of young people decided to organize a 4-H Club and the
Ridgeroad Homemakers sponsored this club. The club was actually two clubs, one
for the girls called the Ridgeroad Rancherettes, and one for the boys called
Leaf Creek Mixers. The girls club took part in cooking, sewing, home living and
later took part in livestock. The boys participated in livestock. Since most of
the families were in the area of Leaf Creek, this is the name the boys took. At
that time, Sioux County didn't have an extension agent, so the youth worked
through Grant County.

After two years, the two clubs combined and went under the name of Leaf Creek
Mixers. Their first leaders were Archie McGregor and Carl Meisel. Pat Port
helped with the girls' projects. Irvin Morrison, the county agent for Grant
County would come to Sioux County to help get the club going. The members
exhibited their livestock and project work in Grant County and took top prices
for their livestock. The club consisted of twelve families and twenty-four
youngsters, at that time. In 1953, Frank Moran became the County Agent for
Sioux County and the 4-H Achievement Day was then held at Fort Yates. The club
slowly folded, as most youth outgrew the interest in 4-H.

In 1957 the club was brought back into action when Darlene Haman contacted the
county agent and set up a meeting at a local country school. Carl Meisel and
Gladys Morgen were asked to be their leaders and they soon got the club off to
a swinging start, with ten members. In 1964, Martin Meisel took Carl's position
and in 1965 Gladys Morgen thought someone else should take her place also.
Martin and Francis Meisel volunteered to work with the youth. The club was an
active group. They exhibited their work with pride. The girls did sewing,
cooking, home living and whatever projects were available. They took an active
part in demonstrations and style shows, then went to the North Dakota State
Fair at Minot, where they did quite well.

The club also took an active part in livestock shows and judging. In 1961,
their team took fourth place in the state contest at Fargo. The boys worked
hard at different projects and also with livestock. Larry Morgen was seventh
high individual in the contest, with Darlene Haman next. That same year, the
judging team won second in the district and fourth in the state with Darlene
Haman on the team in her first year of judging.

The club got involved in serving lunch at auction sales. The youth had a
learning experience here. The money was used for Christmas suppers for the
whole family and the youth would invite some of the elderly or take a Christmas
supper to them at McIntosh. They took trips to the Minot State Fair, Medora,
and the Black Hills. Some finances were used for expenses attending 4-H camps
and 4-H exchange trips. They also had several persons attend the 4-H Institute
in Washington, D.C.

The Leaf Creek Mixers Club has won the Outstanding Achievement Award numerous
times. At present, the club has ten members who are hard to get together, as so
many attend school away from home for various reasons. The leaders are Rose
Haman and Darlys Geigle with Lydia Walker, and Marilyn Umber as project
leaders.
Rose Haman

Picture - Back L to R: Janet Walker, Twyla Walker, Valerie Farstad, Mark
Walker, Dana Walker, Judene Coyle, Clayton Haman, Carol Walker, Sandy Coyle.
Front L to R: Arlyn Walker, Herbie Lennerville, Lewis Meisel, Tammy Umber,
Stacey Umber, Mary Lennerville.

SIOUX COUNTY FARMERS UNION AND FARMERS UNION LOCAL OF SIOUX COUNTY
On September 2, 1902, when farmers were having problems, a man by the name of
Newt Gresham, near Point, Texas, started an organization for farmers and called
it a Farmers Union. The organization grew and spread throughout the nation. On
June 23, 1913, the first organization meeting for North Dakota was held at
Bismarck, North Dakota. On May 6, 1939, Sioux County was organized and this was
the Local 1000.

Picture - 1974 - 75 Board Members L to R: Martin Meisel, John Fleck Sr., Frank
Cerney, John Fleck Jr., Dan Laintz, Adolph Haman.

After the county's organization, it divided itself into four separate locals,
called The Selfridge Local 1000, Hanna Local, Silent Butte Local and Solen
Local. At first, the locals were seemingly very active. As time passed, they
slowly diminished. At present, Sioux County has one local and the work is all
being done under the Selfridge Local 1000. The first board of directors were
James Maher, President; Frank Jakes, vice-president; Oliver Dahl, Sec.-Treas.;
John Hilsendager and William Storm.

The board set up a membership drive. They appointed one committee for each
district which was divided into five groups. The went from door to door to
explain the purpose of Farmers Union and to create interest and members. Dues
started at 50C per member, and later was raised to $5.00 and today they are
$10.00. The members attended meetings where they had a say about what they
liked or didn't like about modern farming issues or their own local
cooperatives. This is still the same today. Co-ops were started, such as
elevators, credit unions and Farmers Union Oil stations. The movement is still
active. There are interesting topics and educational meetings held. In earlier
years, people would invest their last dollar in stocks or shares in these co-
ops, to get them started, and later lost their investment.

The North Dakota Farmers Union Office is in Jamestown, North Dakota. It has
jurisdiction over all counties and locals. Both the county and locals report
their meetings to the state. The local elects delegates to the state
convention, which is usually held in Bismarck at the end of the year.
Resolutions are sent to the state office from each county and local before the
convention. The resolutions are then discussed and voted on. The state has a
legislator who attends the sessions, then brings the problems before the Senate
and Congress. At the convention, delegates are elected to go to the National
Convention; from there, a delegation is sent to Washington, D.C. to bring
before the Congress, any issues the farmers feel require attention. A delegate
from the state is sent to the county to explain what has transpired, or
whatever issue the county may request.

Each county has an appointed youth director who sets up youth classes for
children ages nine through the twelfth grade. This director then selects a
helper. Some locals have children attending classes as early as four years of
age. The littlest ones seem to enjoy the classes the most. At present, Rose
Haman is the Sioux County Farmers Union Youth Director and has been in youth
work for the past twelve years. The first Sioux County Farmers Union Youth
Director was Mrs. S.A. Collis.

Youth work was started in 1934 in the state by Gladys Edwards. The interest in
youth work seems to fluctuate, but Sioux County has had many dedicated youth
leaders. Here is where parents, children and leaders need to work together. The
outcome can be exciting and rewarding.

The Farmers Union Educational classes are usually held on weekends or after the
school years had ended, or they may be held at the time of a Farmers Union
meeting. The children study about government and all levels of Farmers Union.
They also do arts and crafts projects and are encouraged to take part in local
Farmers Union meetings to share their interest and talents. The work is then
sent into the state. Those who have good attendance and have completed their
studies have a chance to attend Farmers Union Summer Camp. For grades eleven
and twelve, the students receive an expense paid trip to the Farmers Union
Central Exchange in Minneapolis for some sight seeing and a learning
experience. They attend the State Convention at Bismarck where they become a
torchbearer and receive their diplomas and awards. The ultimate award is the
Farmers Union Youth Conference held at Bailey, Colorado. In 1981, Sonja Fleck,
daughter of John F. and Sidney Fleck of Selfridge, completed her studies and
was the torchbearer for Sioux County. She also was a delegate and was chosen as
a page at the convention.

The County Farmers Union pays most of the expenses for the youth work and all
educational purposes in Farmers Union work, through the Educational Fund. The
State Farmers Union pays a portion of these expenses. The Education Fund is
derived from members of Co-Operatives that set aside a portion of their annual
savings in their own local co-operatives. Five per cent goes to the counties
and the other five per cent is sent to the State to conduct statewide
activities and services.

The County Farmers Union oversees the Local Farmers Union and tries to keep
them active. When a local shows no interest, the county dissolves that local
and the members are then added onto the closest active local, and the state is
notified. At present, Sioux County has one local, the Selfridge Local 1000. The
president is Mary Nehl of Watauga, S.D., Renae Kraft is the Vice-President and
Rose Haman is the Sec.-Treas. The County Farmers Union board consists of Jerome
Laintz as chairman, James McGregor as vice-chairman, Elizabeth Vollmuth as
sec-treas. and Burton Nehl, Larry Morgen, Edward Kraft and Duane Kraft as
directors, and Rose Haman as County Youth Director.
Rose Haman

TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMEMAKERS
A new homemakers club was organized on January 10, 1963. Fifteen women along
with Mr. Wilfred Rosencrans, Sioux County Extension Agent, Mrs. Louise Painter,
Sioux County Home Economist and Mrs. Wayne Snyder, Sioux County Homemakers
president, met at the home of Mrs. Herman Oster to form a set of plans for this
club. The ladies present were as follows: Mrs. Herman Oster, Mrs. Tony
Schaeffer, Mrs. Ted Walker, Mrs. Lyle Lambert, Mrs. Alfred Pack Jr., Mrs.
Charles Snyder, Mrs. Francis Hairy Chin, Mrs. Art Walker, Mrs. Elsie Oster,
Mrs. Jack Schneider, Mrs. Miles Utter, Mrs. James Walker, Mrs. Casimir Jochim,
Mrs. John Froelich and Mrs. Wendelin Feist.

It was decided to name the club Town and Country Homemakers and the meeting
date was set for the second Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The officers
selected were Miss Elsie Oster, President; Mrs. John Froelich Secretary and
Mrs. Lyle Lambert, Treasurer. The club was quite active and saved Gold Bond
Stamps which they turned in for a bedspread and comforter that they raffled off
to raise money for their club.

Picture - Taken in 1963 - Officers Installation. L to R: Elsie Oster, Alice
Schaeffer, Barbara Froelich, Freda Lambert.

At their July 1963 meeting they discussed Achievement Day. They decided to use
"Safety" as their theme and to use it as their booth project. They made safety
signs and others as follows: "Drive Slow", "Let Our children grow", - "Slow
School", and "Help us keep Selfridge clean". They received a blue ribbon for
their booth. Some volunteers from the Betterment Club helped post the signs
around town. The club remained active and won many ribbons for booths and other
projects.

As time went on many of the members moved away and others became too busy to
take part in the club so it nearly dissolved. On July 1976 the Town and Country
Club won second place for the float they exhibited in the Bicentennial Parade.
The theme was Happy Birthday America and Alvina Hersch rode on the back of a
pickup, dressed as the Statue of Liberty. She held the lamp, which the club
made that looked quite real.

September 6, 1967, the club again became quite active. The charter members who
were still in the club were, Mrs. Wilfred Mosset, Mrs. Jack Schneider, Mrs.
Wendelin Feist. They were joined by Mrs. Gordon McGregor, Mrs. Joe Waliser,
Mrs. John F. Fleck, Mrs. Chris Hanson, Joanne Werner, Alvina Hersch and Mrs.
Wayne Snyder. Officers elected were Mrs. Wilfred Mosset, President; Mrs. Jack
Schneider, Vice President and Mrs. Gordon McGregor, Secretary-Treasurer. The
club remained busy with raffles, parties and Easter egg hunts for the "kiddies"
at Easter time.

Once again, members moved to different locations and others got busy with
families and other things. The club just faded away and finally dissolved about
June of 1977.
Myrtie McGregor

VILLAGE SPARKLERS 4-H CLUB
The Village Sparklers 4-H Club was organized by Marlene Blotske in 1976. Arleen
Walker and Judy Becker were leaders of the club from 1977 to 1981. The club was
organized to provide activities for girls from ages nine to teenager in the
Selfridge community. Karen Blotske was a member in the club from the time it
began until its disbandment in 1981. Other members of the club were Bobbi Jo
and Linette Hepper, Dottie and Kim Hartman, Kam Utter, Vicky Waliser, Sheila
Harsche, Marlys Sandland.

All of the girls took turns being president, secretary, reporter and treasurer.

The 4-H club received its guidance and information in the form of books and
pamphlets from the County Extension Service. Annual reports are submitted to
the County Agent. The projects were individually goal oriented and were
displayed each year at the annual 4-H Achievement Days in August.

Other activities involved getting together in party settings such as ice
skating, picnics, sponsoring egg hunts for younger children, Christmas parties,
and roller-skating. The girls raised their own funds to do these activities.
The last major event was a camping trip to Medora in the summer of 1981. After
this, the club folded as the girls became involved in other activities and were
beginning new endeavors. Following is the 4-H Pledge.

I pledge My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service, and
My health to better living, for my club,
My community and my country.

Judy Becker

Picture - L to R: Theresa Mosset, Rosemary Powell, Delainis Jochim, 1985.

THE SELFRIDGE NUTRITION PROGRAM
The Selfridge Nutrition Program for the elderly began on July 30, 1984 through
the efforts of many. This program began so that all people over 60 years of age
could receive one hot meal a day, five days a week. The menus are written out
once a month and published. The turn over was excellent for our small town of
Selfridge.

Our cook is Rose Powell and the Site Managers are Violet Snyder and Delainis
Jochim. Theresa Mosset is the Project Director. The Grant Board consists of
Gladys Morgen, Violet Synder, May Hinton, Myrtie McGregor, Liz Mosset, Rev.
Charles Slater, Carol Whipple and Elizabeth Vollmuth. They meet once a month to
see how the program is progressing. Volunteers are in attendance to help
alleviate the workload of the cook.

The Selfridge Nutrition Program for the elderly is in the new Senior Citizen
Center, located on Main Street. The Nutrition Program is quite a help to a lot
of elderly people of the area, not only for one meal a day, but also for the
congenial mingling with others. Passing the time, for a small part of the day,
with others in their own peer group makes the day seem just a little bit
brighter.
Theresa Mosset

Remember, there is a big difference between free speech and cheap talk.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 4705
On January 10, 1944 the members of the Selfridge Knights of Columbus gathered
for the purpose of organizing their own fraternal club in the community of
Selfridge. A few of the men were members of the Mandan Council in 1943 and when
this club was organized, it retained its membership with the Mandan Council.
The first officers were: President, Joe Daschle; Vice President Joe Froelich;
Treasurer Mike Froelich; Secretary John Froelich. Father Victor Heinen was
instrumental in organizing this men's fraternal.

In 1958, the Selfridge Knights of Columbus was granted their own charter and
the became Council No. 4705 of the Knights of Columbus. The first officers
elected after their charter were, Grand Knight, Stanley Mosset; Deputy Grand
Knight Carl Meisel; Chancellor Mike Kraft; Recorder Joe Mosset; Treasurer
Andrew Kraft; Financial Secretary John Froelich; Advocate Fred Schones; Warden
Mike Froelich; Inside Guard Paul Schell; Trustees Tony A. Kraft, Joe Froelich
and John Schware.

The first meetings were held in the church basement and in 1946 the Knights of
Columbus Club bought a building from John Walker Jr., which was built in 1927.
In 1948, they remodeled it, putting a stage and hardwood floor upstairs. In the
basement the kitchen and bathrooms were added and the tables were built. The
large windows were removed from the front of the building upstairs and it was
bricked in.

The club used a number of ways to raise funds for their organization. In the
beginning, the club farmed a quarter of land belonging to Pete Keller and later
they also farmed the Erker farm for a couple of years. All the members donated
their time while the club bought the seed and fuel. The farm members donated
their tractors and equipment and the town members donated cash.

The club was also in the movie business for a while. Some old movie theater
seats were purchased in Valley City and members used their trucks to transport
them to Selfridge. At first, Harold Ebe of McLaughlin showed movies in the
hall, then later the club bought their own projector, and still later they
purchased a second projector. This eliminated the intermission when the film
had to be changed from reel to reel. They would show old westerns usually on
Saturday evenings when the families came to town for their shopping.

Another source of income for the club was roller-skating. Some used roller
skates were purchased and roller skating usually took place on Friday or
Saturday evenings and some times on Sundays.

In 1983, some remodeling again took place when the members donated their time
to put in paneling and benches upstairs as well as painting both upstairs and
downstairs. The club still holds their meetings in the hall basement and often
renting the hall out to various clubs and organizations in town for community
functions. The hall is open to the church for it's use in church functions
anytime.

The main purpose of the club is the right arm of the church. They are known for
their work with the youth and programs for the needy. Usually in March of every
year they have their Shamrock Sale and the proceeds go to the Home on the Range
for Boys. They also make contributions to the Right to Life Society.

The present officers are: Grand Knight Don Kraft, Deputy Grand Knight Jim
Kraft, Chancellor Lorenz Mosset, Recorder Victor Kraft, Financial Secretary
John Froelich, Treasurer Duane Kraft, Lecturer John Mosset Jr., Advocate Larry
Morgen, Warden Bernard Braun, Inside Guard Ed Mosset, Outside Guard John Fleck
Jr., Trustees Dennis Heinen, Ed Mosset and Harry Rohr.

The building known as the KC Hall was built in 1927 by John Walker Sr. Sons,
Samuel and Joseph Walker established the Walker Hardware in this building until
about 1930. It sat empty for a few years, with the depression years coming on,
and in 1935, the Sioux County Relief Office was housed in it until Alfred
Herfindahl rented the building and moved his beer parlor into it in 1936.

Approximately two years later, Jacob Becker operated a liquor store in the
building until he sold his business to his son Joe Becker in January of 1941.
Joe didn't keep the business very long. In fact, only a few months later he
sold the business to Pete Feist and Joe Volk and it became known as the Feist
and Volk Recreation Parlor. This business remained in the building until 1943.
The building again, sat empty for a year and John Walker Jr. purchased it from
the Walker Estate in 1944. Again it remained empty until it was sold in 1946 to
the Selfridge KC Club.
Victor Kraft
Research by Book Committee

Picture - Standing L to R: Rodney Froelich, Donald Kraft, Jim Kraft, Duane
Kraft. Seated L to R: Albert Heinen, Bernard Braun, John Froelich, Victor
Kraft, Edward Mosset, Nick Vollmuth, 1985.

CHARITY BIBLE CIRCLE
Charity Bible Circle was started here in Selfridge in 1971 through the efforts
of Jerdis Cerney and Jean Hanson. The original members of the Bible study were
Jerdis Cerney, Jean Hansen, Martha Biederstedt, Janice Schneider, Judith
Walker, Mary Dillman, Alvina Walker and Sidney Fleck.

The ladies met once a month at each other's homes. Their purpose was to apply
the Christian teachings of the Bible to everyday living. They shared many of
their joys and sorrows with each other and tried to approach their community
and family problems in a Christian way.

The group didn't have many outside projects but several come to mind. One in
particular was when they baked cookies then packaged them along with some
Christian literature and sent the packages to each young person from Selfridge
serving in the Armed Forces at that time. A personal letter was enclosed in
each package. They also visited with some of the elderly and shut-ins around
the community of Selfridge.

Lessons for the Bible study group were ordered through the Redeemer Lutheran
Church in McLaughlin, S.D. Originally, most of the ladies were of the Lutheran
faith but as time passed, several of the first members moved away and the group
opened their Bible study to women of any faith who wanted to study the Bible
and live life in a Christian manner. Soon the faiths of Baptists, Catholic,
Congregational and Bah'ai as well as Lutheran were represented in the group.
The discussions were interesting and lively and at all times never lost their
Christian values. The ladies not only studied the Bible but learned a great
deal about Christian living from each other.

Some of the women who later joined the study group were, Diane Hendrickson,
Letha Hepper, Janice Feist, Janet Arntzen, and Mrs. Elvin Haugen.

The group had an annual family picnic during the summer. At Christmas time they
gathered for a Christmas dinner and fellowship with each other. They exchanged
gifts with one another and adhered to the hard and fast rule that each gift had
to be homemade and could not be wrapped in fancy commercial wrapping paper. It
was most interesting to see the imaginative ways in which each person wrapped
her gift. Through the years, these gifts have become some of the most loved and
treasured gifts the women posses. The gifts were always made with so much care
and love for each other.

As the years passed, many of the members moved away and there were only three
left who were interested in a Bible study. Efforts to replace the lost members
were futile and it became slightly difficult to carry on with so few members.
The Bible Study group dissolved in 1977. They used their remaining meager funds
to purchase several new hymnals for the Redeemer Lutheran Church as a memorial
from the Charity Bible Circle.
Sidney Fleck

Picture - L to R: Sidney Fleck, Jean Hansen, Mary Dillman, Martha Biederstedt,
Jerdis Cerney, Janice Schneider, Alvina Walker. Not pictured, Judith Walker.
Taken 1972.

SILVER AND GOLD SENIOR CITIZENS
The Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club was organized on September 7, 1971.
Meetings were held in members' homes, to visit, hold quilting parties, play
cards, and have dinners or suppers.

In 1976, the members started to think about a building of their own. The
Articles of Incorporation were adopted on August 13, 1976. A federal
identification number was granted, and papers were drawn up to be eligible for
IRS deductions and donations.

Plans were made to renovate an old building. The local depot was closed, so
plans were made to purchase the depot for $200.00. It was a cheap building, but
it also had to be moved off the site. After contacting several house movers, it
was decided the depot was too expensive to move, as funds were short. The
members then applied to Aging Services for a grant through Title V to build a
new building. It was turned down.

Picture - L to R: Theresa Mosset, Gladys Morgen, Myrtie McGregor. Officers
1985.

In 1980, the club was asked to serve dinner at the Wishing Well Steak House, as
the cafe in town was closed, and there was no place in town to eat. The members
took turns donating and preparing food in their homes, and taking it to the
Wishing well each day to serve. They did this for six months, until the cafe
reopened. They had earned about $1600.00 along with the bake sales held each
month. They decided to try again to obtain a grant to build a new building.
They had information that a grant of $20,000.00 was available through Aging
Services if the members could provide $6,676.00 matching funds. They then had
to write the grant, get estimates for the building and have plans drawn up.
After a lot of hard work it was sent in to the Aging Services of Bismarck.

There was a membership drive and local house to house calls for pledges for the
matching funds. They received donations from Elks Lodge Gaming Funds, North
Dakota Community Foundation and the City of Selfridge plus local individual
donations. They also held bake sales each month donating all foods.

In April, 1981, the grant was approved and the new building started. In 1982
the building was finished.

The Club has entertainment each Wednesday night, birthday night once a month,
bingo each Saturday, County Health nurses take blood pressure the last Tuesday
of every other month. Current officers are Gladys Morgen, President; Theresa
Mosset, Vice President; Myrtie McGregor, Secretary and Treasurer.

After the mill levy passed in 1982 a Nutrition Program was started July 30,
1984 which is now in operation, serving one nutritious meal each day at noon.
Meals on wheels are delivered to those unable to come to the center.
Gladys Morgen

PRAIRIE ROSE HOMEMAKERS [STARLITE HOMEMAKERS]
The Starlite Homemakers was organized in 1975 for the purpose of having a
"Girls Night Out". The original members were Arleen Walker, Dinah (Blotske)
Mayberry, Diane Waliser, Donna Harsche and Betty Waliser. 1978 was the first
year that the club elected officers: Arleen Walker, President; Rita Disrud,
Vice-President; and Lucy Kraft, See. treas.

In 1981, this homemaker club changed their name to the Prairie Rose Homemakers.
A few of the many projects which the club has sponsored through the years are
as follows: In 1976 the homemakers made a quilt to be raffled during the
Bicentennial Celebration. Each member made one block and then got together to
complete the quilt. In 1982, they collected recipes from several people in
North and South Dakota and organized them into a cookbook called "From Mamma's
Pantry". This book was soon sold out. In 1984, the homemakers set up a "First
Responder" first aid course taught by Mike Jochim of St. Alexius Medical Center
of Bismarck. These classes were held in Selfridge and Shields with a good
turnout in both locations. At one time the homemakers also made up and
delivered fruit baskets to the elderly in the area for Thanksgiving.

The present Prairie Rose Homemakers is made up of members from both the
Selfridge and Shields communities. They belong to the Sioux County Homemakers
and the North Dakota Homemakers Association. The present members are as
follows: Karen K. Utter, President; Lucy Kraft, Vice President; Rita Disrud,
Secretary-Treasurer; Michelle Wagy and Shelly Hepper, Program Directors;
Virginia (Chip) Bahm, Corrine Jochim and Peggy Morgen. Other members that -have
come and gone from this club are Marvel Dean and Julie Wuitschick. The Club
dissolved in 1985.
Corrine Jochim

Picture - Standing L to R. Chip Bahm, Lucille Kraft, Michelle Wagy, Peggy
Morgen, Shelly Hepper, Ritz Disrud. Kneeling: Karen K. Utter, Corrine Jochim,
1984.

WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM
The Women's Softball Team was organized in 1981. It was organized as a
recreational sport for women in and around the community of Selfridge. Norine
Vollmuth was the first manager to get the team started. George Feist of
Selfridge and Wayne Disrud of Shields were the first coaches, donating their
time and energy to help out the team.

In 1982 the team joined the North Dakota Amateur Softball Association and the
Cannonball River Women's Slowpitch Softball Association. The team was now an
official sanctioned softball team, sponsored by the Farmers Union Oil Company
of Selfridge. Wayne Disrud remained as coach giving freely of his time and
still driving down from Shields.

In 1983 Donald Feist Sr. of Selfridge thought the team should have official
uniforms since they had done so well the year before. He donated one-fourth the
cost of the uniforms. Donating the other three-fourths of the cost were the
Farmers Union Oil Co., Hepper Grain, Inc., Hepper Off Co., and the Mandan
Security Bank. These uniforms are still being worn by the team at the present
time. In 1983 Jerome Bruggman was the coach for the team, driving over from
Fort Yates, N. Dak., and in 1984 Ivan Black Cloud of Solen, N. Dak., became
coach, both men donating their time, ability and skills.

Picture - Back L to R: Bobbie Hepper, Patti Gayton, Brenda Mosset, Karmon
Utter, Judy Becker, Donna Salhany, Laurie Laintz, Laurie Waliser. Front L to R:
Norine Vollmuth, Bernie Braun, Arlene Walker, Karen Utter, Kam Utter and Jayne
Laintz. Taken 1983.

Original members still on the team that was first organized are Norine
Vollmuth, Arleen Walker, and Karen Utter. Some people who served as managers of
the team were Rita Van Daalen and Peggy Bonagofsky, 1981; Rita Van Daalen and
Karen Utter, 1982; Norine Vollmuth and Arleen Walker, 1983; Kam Utter and Bobbi
Hepper, 1984.

Special events the team participated in were the North Dakota Amateur Softball
Tournaments in 1982, 1983 and 1984. The team sold raffle tickets and
concessions at home games as fundraisers and special projects. The motto of the
team is "always do your best, and above all
have fun and a good time."
Norine Vollmuth

EAGER BEAVERS 4-H CLUB
The Eager Beavers 4-H Club was organized in 1969-70 for young girls aged 10 to
14. The original girls in the club were Carol and Debbie Kraft, Jackie Mosset,
Vonnie Schell, JoLene and Laurene Werner, Delilah Hersch, Kim Utter, Nyla and
Julie Hoon, and Cindy Reindel. The girls were so active and ambitious that the
name Eager Beavers was a natural for the club name and a perfect description.
Their first leader was Judith Walker with Cynthia Kraft as project leader.

The first year of organization was most successful. The following year, the
club walked away with the most ribbons of any 4-H club at the first 4-H
Achievement Day in which they exhibited. That same year, they also participated
in the dress revue with over half of the members modeling the garments they had
made and receiving top awards.

The girls fulfilled their 4-H requirements in cooking, sewing and handicrafts
plus doing many extra projects. Their demonstrations were always well planned
and carried out. When new officers were elected, the girls followed the 4-H
procedure for installing the new officers.

The Club was always looking for ways to raise funds such as bake sales, card
and candy selling, raffles and sponsoring the community birthday and
anniversary calendar. With the money they earned they took several trips; one
to Bismarck for a movie and supper, one to Minot for the North Dakota State
Fair, they attended 4-H camp at Washburn, N.D. and also took a trip to Medora,
North Dakota. Also, with the money they earned they bought green and white
matching outfits complete with hat and their 4-H emblem.

Gifts were made for their mothers on Mothers Day and they would plan Halloween,
birthday and valentines parties. At Christmas time the girls had a party
inviting their families and doing all the decorating and lunch themselves. They
would give a short Christmas skit.

Other girls who joined the club later were Peggy Hersch, Loretta Kraft, Sandra
Kraft, Laurie Reindel, Gaylene Werner, Kelly and Karen Utter, Renei and Darla
Johnson, Laurie and Vicky Waliser, Terri Walker, Mary Vetter, Lynn and Debbie
Polansky, Connie and Dawn Wingerter, Candy Block, JoLee Mosset, and Kim
Hartman. Janice Schneider started with the club in 1970 as a project leader and
in 1972 she became the leader until 1976. Some of the project leaders who
assisted her through the years were Martha Biederstedt, Kathleen Hepper, Jerdis
Cerney, Susan Green, and Linda Rummel.

As the girls all got older, their time was taken up with different activities
and the leaders became more involved with their own personal families. The
Eager Beavers 4-H Club finally dissolved in 1976 after seven short years.
Short, but fun and memorable years.
Judith J. Walker

Picture - Back Row L to R: Delila Hersch, Carol Kraft, Jolene Werner, Cindy
Reindel, Loretta Kraft. Middle L to R: Gaylene Werner, Sandy Kraft, Jackie
Mosset, Debbie Kraft. Front L to R: Vonnie Schell, Renei Johnson, Shelly
Schneider, Debbie Polansky, Laurene Werner.

SELFRIDGE JAYCEE CLUB
The Jaycee's are a leadership development organization for young men between
the ages of 18 and 35. The Selfridge Jaycee's were chartered in April of 1981.
Charter members were Pat Becker, George Feist, Mike Fried, Dennis Heinen, Ed
Haider, Dean Hepper, Bob His Chase, Fred Hoon. David Kraft, Tom Krosch, Jerome
Laintz, Larry Morgen, Mickey Schneider, Kurt Utter, Doug Van Daalen, Nick
Vollmuth, Arlynne Walker, Dana Walker, Don Warren and Kenneth Wingerter. By
September of 1981 the membership had more than doubled to win a state award for
doubling membership in the first year as a chapter. Other awards earned over
the years are Most Improved Chapter, 1981, and fifth place in State Parade of
Chapter, 1982.

The Selfridge Jaycees have held softball and basketball tournaments, demolition
derbies, tractor pulls and raffles over the years to raise money for chapter
and community projects. Some of the projects are local Officers Training,
Muscular

Dystrophy Association, N. Dak. Mental Health Association and busing local
children to swimming in the summer. They have helped the city buy, repair and
install Christmas decorations, provide labor to repair city streets and have
repaired the softball field.

Picture - L to R: Donny Feist Jr., Alfred Bosch, Mike Fried, Mike Fergel, David
Kraft, Mark Schneider, Dana Walker, Dale Hepper, Ed Mosset, 1985.

The Chapter now has about 25 members working to improve the community and
themselves. Past presidents are Dana Walker, 1981 and 1983, Nick Vollmuth 1982,
Arlynne Walker 1983, Bryan Weigel 1984 and Dale Hepper 1984.

At present the membership of the Selfridge Jaycee Club stands at twenty-five
members. The members are Patrick Becker, Bernard Bonagofsky, Alfred Bosch,
Michael Fergel, Mike Fried, Emmanuel Harsche Jr., Dale Hepper, Steve Hepper,
Butch Jochim, Gary Jochim, Max Kelsch, David Kraft, Edward Kraft, Tom Krosch,
Larry Morgen, Edward Mosset, Greg Ova, Clay Schaeffer, Mark Schneider, Larry
Ternes, Kevin Utter, Kip Utter, Doug Van Daalen, Branden Volk, Pat Vollmuth,
Nick Vollmuth, Dana Walker, Marvin Walker and Brian Weigel.
Nick Vollmuth

OSCAR KROSCH AMERICAN LEGION POST 264
A group of Veterans from World War I and II, gathered on January 5, 1946 to
organize a Legion post. The charter was drawn up, and was approved by National
Headquarters on February 15, 1946. Charter members were as follows: Peter
Bachmeier, Hayden C. Bailey, Robert F. Coyle, Stanley Daschel, Peter Dillman,
Leo Fleck, Pius Kuntz, Casper J. Kraft, John A. Kraft, John Lang, Alfred W.
Pack, Wendelin Volk, George Volk, Harry Whipple, Roy Whipple and George W.
Walker.

Of the above mentioned veterans who served during World War I were, Hayden C.
Bailey, John R. Kraft, Wendelin Volk, Harry Whipple and Roy Whipple. All of
these veterans who served during World War II and are deceased are: Robert F.
Coyle, Leo Fleck, John A. Kraft and John Lang.

The post was named after the first Selfridge boy killed in World War II. He was
PFC Oscar Krosch, son of Fredrick and Elizabeth (Wood) Krosch. He was killed on
October 8, 1943. The post has been very active in many activities since they
have organized. They are called upon to furnish firing squads, color guards for
funerals of veterans, Memorial Day services, Boys State and in the past year
were involved in Charitable Gambling. The proceeds from this activity went to
nonprofit organizations.

Picture - Standing L to R: Duane Kraft, Larry Morgen. Seated L to R: Emmanuel
Harsche Sr., Paul Haider, Lawrence Kelsch, Giles Heinen.

The post has won many awards and honor ribbons, with the very special award
which was treasured highly was the Mack Trainer Award, which was given to the
post for the highest membership percentage wise in the state. Lawrence Kelsch
has been the treasurer for the past twenty years and in the past has signed
membership beyond their quota and has been awarded to date, 14 Go Getter Gold
pins and has won a trip to the National Convention in Chicago. The present
officers are Emmanual Harsche Sr., Commander, Paul Haider, Vice

Commander, Larry Morgen, Secretary, Giles Heinen, Chaplin Lawrence Kelsch,
Treasurer. The post has had as high as 60 members, but at the present time are
holding at 32. Their quota is 29.
Lawrence Kelsch

SELFRIDGE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
The organizational meeting of the Selfridge Rural Fire Protection District #1
met at the Selfridge Auditorium on June 21, 1973. The townships to be included
in the Selfridge Fire District were Townships 129-Ranges 81, 82, 83 and 84;
130-Ranges 81, 82, 83, 84; 131-Ranges 81, 82, 83, 84; 132-Ranges 82, 83 and the
Village of Selfridge. The first board of directors consisted of one landowner
from each range in each township and one person serving from the Village of
Selfridge. On September 4, 1973 the board of directors met to draw up a
proposed budget and set the mill levy at 5 mills to fund the fire district. It
was now an adequate volunteer fire department recognized by the North Dakota
State Fire Marshall.

Dan Laintz was elected the first chairman on Nov. 10, 1972 with Casimir Jochim
as vice-chairman and Carl Meisel as secretary-treasurer. Directors were Joe
Kraft and George Becker. The first fire chief appointed by the district was Jim
Waliser, a position he held until 1980. Stanley Hepper was appointed in 1980
and Doug Van Daalen in 1981. At the present time the fire chief is Dwight
Boucher and James Kraft serves as assistant fire chief. George Becker is
chairman with Judith Walker as secretary-treasurer.

The very first year of organization the fire department sponsored a pancake and
sausage supper and this remains a tradition of the district and is held in the
fall of every year since then. The proceeds are used for the purchase and
maintenance of fire fighting equipment and supplies.

The department obtained a loan from FmHA in the amount of $10,000.00 to
purchase a fire truck and needed equipment. The directors let bids for a fire
truck with pumper and in January of

1975 they purchased a 3/4 ton 1975 Chevrolet Pickup for $5,154.98; also a 200
gallon stainless steel tank for $2,550.00. This unit is equipped with a pumper
to put out 10 gallons per minute. With this unit the department fought prairie
fires as well as farm and village building fires. An agreement was made with
the Cedar Soil Conservation District to house the fire truck in the Cedar Soil
building.

Board of Directors standing L to R: Speed Jochim, Don Schaeffer, Paul Haider,
Bob Waliser, Rodney Froelich, Ed Mosset, Ken, Bahm, Vic Kraft. Seated L to R:
Leo Kraft, John Fleck Jr., Dwight Boucher-fire chief, Jim Kraft-asst. fire
chief, Jerome Laintz, Judith Walker Sec.-Treas., George Becker Chairman.

Prior to the organization of the Selfridge Rural Fire District the local men
were volunteers fighting fires with inadequate equipment. An old 1958
International pickup, owned by Sioux County was used for fighting fires. There
was no heated building to store the truck during the winter months, so water
had to be drained and consequently the area was without a fire truck. Up until
that time, only an old 4-wheel drive jeep was used.

The BIA contract was completed in the fall of 1975. The Bureau of Indian
Affairs agreed to pay a fee of $10.00 per hour for the hours spent fighting
fires on Indian lands. They also paid $2.00 per mile.

The operation of the department was so well managed, it decided to lower the
mill levy in 1975 for one year and paid off their FmHA loan in March of 1977.

Later, the volunteer firemen saw a need for more fire fighting equipment which
would more adequately serve the surrounding rural area, and the Village of
Selfridge. They purchased a 4- wheel drive 1978 3/4 ton Chevrolet pickup with a
250-gallon tank. The tank was equipped with a pumper unit pumping 25 gallons
per minute. They also owned a 2-1/2-ton military truck which they had obtained
through the Forestry Department at Bottineau. The department now had a
volunteer fire department that was qualified to receive certain insurance
premium refunds as provided by the laws of the State of North Dakota.

A five person Executive Board was organized in 1980 which consisted of a
chairman, vice- chairman, fire chief and 2 elected members from the board of
directors. By this time, the volunteers realized the department needed to have
a building of it's own to house their trucks and all the much-needed fire
fighting equipment they were beginning to acquire. Bids for a building were put
out in August of 1980. The contract was awarded to Waliser Construction of
Selfridge for a wood building for $14,000.00. Lots 12, 13 and 14 of Block 10
were given to the department by the City Council and the building was completed
on October 31, 1980.

A loan was made with the Mandan Security Bank for the construction of the
building. That same fall, a special fund raising Fireman's Ball was held to
help with the funding of the building. Local residents, as well as people from
the surrounding towns of Solen, Shields, Fort Yates and McLaughlin were
extremely supportive with their donations and time to make the fundraiser a
successful event. In May of 1981 the department paid off their loan in full.
The Board of Directors voted to once again lower the mill levy in 1982 from 5
mills to 3 mills and it was dropped completely in March of 1983.

The trucks were equipped with modern State Band Radios in 1983 which can put
them in contact with the county sheriff, a relay tower at Raleigh, North Dakota
and also have access to the State Highway Patrol. Their radios have a civil
defense channel to deal with all weather emergencies. In addition to the
radios, the department provides training for it's volunteers and has up-dated
its equipment to include air packs, and complete sets of protective clothing.

The Selfridge Rural Fire District not only puts out fires, but spends time in
training, testing equipment and seeing that everything is in working order. The
men attend district and state fire schools from time to time and are
continually striving to improve the quality of their services to the community,
and surrounding rural area.
Judith J. Walker

Picture - Back Row L to R: Robert Mosset, Lee Vetter, Darin Feist, Missy
Waliser. Middle L to R: Michelle Vollmuth, Kristy Vetter, Cherie Walker, Shelly
Harsche. Front L to R: Steve Jochim, Jamie Laintz, Craig Waliser.

TWELVE PACK 4-H CLUB
The Twelve Pack 4-H Club is just a newly organized club, formed in January of
1985. The leaders are Jayne Laintz, Cynthia Feist, Diane Waliser and Lenore
Mosset. Elected as the first officers were, Cherie Walker-President, Missy
Waliser-Secretary, Kristy Vetter-Treasurer, Robert Mosset Reporter, and Lee
Vetter as Vice-President.

As yet, the club has not had time to finish any projects but they are all
working hard to have their books and first projects completed in time for the
1985 4-H Achievement Days.
Robert Mosset

You will find that, as a rule, those who complain about the way the hall
bounces are usually the ones who dropped it.

Picture - Back Row L to R: Emanuel Harsche, Fred Goodman, Leonard Farstad, Art
Udell, Lawrence Kelsch, Willy Mosset, Zach Kahl, Larry Morgen, Victor Kraft,
Charlie Miller, Jeff LaRoux, and John Gross. Middle L to R: Helen Mosset,
Arlene Bahm, Eva Goodman, Ann Farstad, Eva Kelsch, Lenore Mosset, Helen Kahl,
Peggy Morgen, Kathy Kraft, Marlene Miller, Bennie Wingerter. Front Row: Reuben
and Delores Spiedel, Lorraine Kahl, Judy and Tim Tischmach, Alice and Al
Ternes, Buddy Kahl.

DOUBLE SS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
The Double SS Square Dance Club was first organized in September of 1983. It is
composed of Selfridge and Shields dancers with a few members from Raleigh,
North Dakota. Allen and Irene Roth of Mandan taught the group when it first
began. By April 12, 1984 the club held their first graduation exercise at the
K.C. Hall at Selfridge, North Dakota.

The club met twice a month at the beginning and now meets weekly, usually at
the Shields Community Center. During the summer months the club will hold
dances occasionally. The members like to dance with either three or four
squares which consist of four couples to a square. Their main callers have been
Rueben and Delores Speidel of McLaughlin, among others. The Club pays their
callers $40 for every dance he calls which is paid by the members of $6 a
couple.

At present, the officers are President Willy and Lenore Mosset, Vice President
Zach and Helen Kahl, Secretary Emmanuel Harsch and Treasurer Arlene Bahm. The
club has danced in Flasher and Mandan, North Dakota and also McLaughlin and
Mahto, South Dakota. Several of the couples attend the annual North Dakota
Square Dancers Convention which is usually held in the Spring or early summer
months. Callers and dancers from all over North Dakota will be there doing
dances from the very beginners type to the extremely advanced type square
dances.
Willy Mosset

CONCERNED PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The Concerned Parents Association was started in 1977 by a group of Selfridge
parents concerned with the disrepair of the uniforms of the young boys on the
junior high school basketball team. The boys and girls had very old, ragged and
homemade uniforms. The parents started holding card parties and having bake
sales to earn funds for new uniforms.

Both parents and boys alike were so proud when the boys wore their new uniforms
for the first time. The success of their project gave the parents the incentive
to keep the organization going. Their goal was to raise money for the
educational and recreational needs of the Selfridge children. For the next 5
years the parents worked very hard earning money in a variety of ways which not
only benefited the children of the community but also gave the residents of
Selfridge some entertainment. They held more card parties, held community
bingo, had a family portrait project, sponsored donkey basketball, held
basketball games between town and rural fathers, between businessmen and school
faculty, held raffles, served at auction sales and basketball tournaments and
numerous other ways.

With their hard earned funds they bought items for the school, such as library
books, dictionaries, microscopes, folding chairs, tables, public address
system, cheerleading uniforms, girls and boys basketball uniforms for both high
school and junior high. Some of the projects they sponsored were school sock
hops, ice skating parties, pizza party, student recognition day, sponsored
grade school play-day, and the summer swimming program.

As other organizations in the community started to support some of these goals
and projects, the CPA finally dissolved but with a very proud record of their
achievements. The parents who started the Concerned Parents Association were
Joe and Carol Waliser, Lou and Joe Hartman, Stan and Kathy Hepper, Judy and Jim
Walker, Janice and Jack Schneider, Nick and Norine Vollmuth, Jerome and Janice
Feist, Liz Vollmuth and Betty Waliser along with the help of many other parents
and people in the community.
Judith J. Walker

Picture - L to R., Bernadine Wingerter, Ruth Wingerter, Gladys Morgen, May
Hinton, Alvina Walker.

SELFRIDGE HOMEMAKERS CLUB
The Selfridge Homemakers Club was first organized in 1937 with four charter
members, Ruth Collis, Coral Gayton, Martha Froelich and Lydia Rott. Homemakers
Clubs across the nation have local, county, state and national connections. The
Selfridge Homemakers wanted to receive information about homemaking from
experts trained in that field from the North Dakota State University at Fargo.

The Selfridge Homemakers usually meet the first week of every month on a
rotation system in the members' homes. At the present time there are eight
members with only two being charter members. They have participated in many
successful community events such as sponsorships of 4-H Clubs, County
Homemakers Council, Achievement Days, and community celebrations. The members
of the club have an annual Christmas party with dinner and entertainment, which
includes their husbands.
May Hinton

Happy Prairie Homemakers Club, 1985.

HAPPY PRAIRIE MAKERS 4-H CLUB
This club was first organized in 1955 with Mr. Drumond, the County Agent of
Grant County, and our new Sioux County Agent Mr. Frank Morin. A lengthy
discussion was held at the John Froelich home. The first officers were elected
December 5, 1955 and the first leaders were Mr. and Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. John
Froelich and Mrs. Philip Leingang.

The club has always been a mixed club of both boys and girls. At first there
were seven boys and four girls. The members and leaders were all very green at
first on how to go about doing things. As the year progressed there were many
winners in this club. Betty Kraft went to the district that first year on an
egg demonstration.

As other clubs were formed, 4-H horse shows began which drew great crowds.
There were also horse races and games of all kinds. One of the club's leaders
today still has marks on his back from a scoop shovel race. It would be great
if the youngsters today could experience some of these events.

At some of the first 4-H Achievement Days, halters and show sticks were given
as prizes for the animal showmanship and later trophies and belt buckles were
given. As a leader, it is very interesting to see the projects that were first
entered at Achievement Days and what types of projects are entered today.

The older children were able to attend 4-H camp which they enjoyed very much.
The first camps were at the Farmers Union Camp located at Heart Butte and Lake
Metogoshi. Now 4-H has their own camp at Washburn, N.D. Also the members have
attended and exhibited at the North Dakota State Fair at which Sioux County has
had several winners.

Exchange students in 4-H clubs for Mohall, Japan, Indiana and Illinois have
come to visit for a week and live with individual families to learn about 4-H
in our community.

I have been a leader full time until 1983. I still help but feel the younger
mothers should become more involved. Our home is full of trophies, ribbons, and
awards etc. I do not regret making the youngsters try their best to earn them.
Barbara Froelich

Remember this: Today's trying times in about twenty years will have become "The
good old days".

The best way to command respect is to be worthy of ft.

SCHOOL - PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE:

"Knowledge is Power"

Life's Journey

The calendar shows the uncharted way
That we must travel from day to day
Along the paths narrow and wide
Letting our spirit be our guide
In search of life's unending trail
Sometimes to conquer, sometimes to fail
We'll take destiny by the hand
And set our footsteps in the sand
A graduate goes with a searching soul
Reaching out for life's great goal.

GENERAL RURAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
The period from 1880 to the early 1920's was a time of assimilation and
education of immigrants as well as of the development of educational facilities
for the American pioneer.

Schools among the white people usually were started when there were enough
children in a community to warrant starting a program of regular attendance and
study. The teacher, in many instances, had little or no professional
preparation or training. Some groups started out with a minister in charge of
the group to teach religion, but when there was diversity among pupils'
religious preference, a lay teacher took over. The school plant was often
housed in a home, a saloon, a church or a community hall. Most often the pupils
had to furnish their own supplies even as to a desk and chair. Each school was
a law unto itself and had no supervision or advice from any centralized
educational organization. Mainly the three R's were taught.

The supplies were sketchy. Sometimes each child had a different kind of reader
if, indeed, he had one at all! Most had slates and slate pencils on which to do
the writing, but some schools boasted a blackboard which was just what it
purported to be--a board painted black. Slates were actual slate and hence were
smooth, and chalk or slate pencil marks could easily be erased from their
surfaces. They were reversible and had a border of soft cloth or felt to
safeguard little fingers from cuts. Slates could very easily shatter if dripped
so had to be handled with care. Rags served as erasers for blackboards or
slates.

In early schools the schoolroom furniture did not match, as each child brought
his own, very often homemade by a father or a brother. Some pupils had a chair
but no writing surface. In a few schools benches were the answer to seating
while a long table served the children as desks.

When the number of students increased, or no place was available for a school,
the men of the community banded together to put up a building or to adapt an
existing one to serve as a schoolhouse. In such cases they were apt to also
build the furniture. They equipped the room with a heater which was usually set
off to one side of the room where it managed to overheat those near it and to
have little warming effect on those who sat further away. These schoolhouses
were also used as polling places, as community centers, and as churches if no
such facilities existed in the community.

Some few schoolhouses had a room for the teacher to live in, but usually they
resided at their own home or boarded and roomed with patron families of the
school, if they were not local residents. A teacher who boarded out very rarely
had a room to herself, for the houses of that day were not more roomy than was
needed for the family itself.

Rural children and those who lived far from a school carried their lunches for
a noon meal. The receptacle was very likely to be the syrup or peanut butter
pail. Most schools had a "cloakroom" or long hall which was fitted out with
hooks upon which the children hung their wraps and sometimes also their lunch
pails. A few such cloakrooms had a shelf above the hooks to accommodate books,
mittens, pails, etc. Lunches left there in winter gradually froze, for the hall
being situated away from the heater was nearly as cold as the outdoors. Apples
froze rock hard, meat on sandwiches iced up, but the food was at least
preserved by the cold. In some schools teachers and students brought such foods
as stew, soup, baked beans, or sauerkraut in glass jars or pans to be heated on
the heating stove during school time. It was nearly always necessary to carry
their own supply of drinking water, though sometimes a patron who took his
children to school would take a cream can of water along with him on Monday
mornings. As the week progressed, the water became stale and of course in hot
weather was also tepid. In cold weather the water froze in the can overnight
and none was available until it could thaw out. Many of the students used a
collapsible metal cup, fitted with a lid, out of which to drink. In hot weather
mothers were hard put to pack lunches that would not spoil. One safeguard was
to punch holes in the lids with a nail and hammer to ventilate the pails. Meats
such as hard sausage kept fairly well.

Most children walked to school except in inclement weather. In really bad
weather they stayed at home or rode with an adult or older student in a horse
drawn wagon or sled. When it was cold the floor of the vehicle was covered with
straw upon which the children huddled under robes or blankets. Some few rode
horses which they stabled in a barn if there was one, or left out in the cold
if there was no shelter. The parents provided hay and feed for their horses.

In early pioneer days two national groups of German origin made up one third of
the state's population. These were the Reich Germans and the Ruzlands or German-
Russians. The latter group settled in large numbers in the Selfridge area. Most
of the children could not speak English when they entered school, so it was
difficult for them to learn their schoolwork and to enter into the give-and-
take of a school. It was also difficult for the teachers who could not converse
with the immigrant children. A very serious obstacle for the children came as
the result at home when there was work to be done on the farm or in the home.
Even children six or seven years of age had to start late in the fall because
of harvest work, and to quit early in the spring because of planting and other
spring's work tasks.
May E. Hinton

SELFRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL
In the town of Selfridge a one room school building was erected in the year
1915. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson was the teacher for a short term of about 8-1/2
months which for that time was quite a long term. By 1917 an additional one-
room schoolhouse had become necessary. In it Miss Anna McChesney (later Mrs.
Scott Hatch) taught grades 1-3. During this time, 1915-1917, the Selfridge area
was a part of the Fort Yates School District, but on July 7, 1924, Selfridge
School District #8 was organized. Just prior to this change a third one-room
schoolhouse was built and was occupied by grades 9-12 in the year 1920. In the
same year Miss Grace Farmer taught grades 4-6 in the second building, while
high school pupils were taught in a building which the school district rented.
This last building was not included in the row of three one room buildings
which stood on lots facing the present high school building and just across the
road to the north of it. Mrs. George McCay (Ellis Sowles) taught four high
school. students, namely Effie and Rosalin Gayton, Everett Hummel and Mabel
Smith.

In the early 1920's there was a rural school in operation which was known as
the McLaughlin School #2, run by the Selfridge School District. In the year of
1929 the township in which the school was located, organized itself into
Roosevelt School District #13 and thereafter was not a part of the Selfridge
School District. No other rural school was operated by the local district.

A new brick building was erected in 1926, having four classrooms, a library, an
office, and a basement gymnasium. This building housed eight grades in three
classrooms and the high school in the fourth classroom. Mr. Harry Hellman was
the principal and high school teacher. The elementary teachers were Rose
(Meyer) Prewitt, Charlotte Moffit, and Bessie Slaby.

The county rather early divided into school districts as a basis of
facilitating the levying of taxes, of providing for management of schools, and
for the designation of areas served by each school. At an early date the Fort
Yates School District covered a large part of the county, extending to the
South Dakota line and several miles west of Selfridge. Gradually areas broke
away to become separate districts.

Beginning in about 1949 the process was reversed and districts began merging
with other districts for a number of reasons, chief of which was the advantage
of a larger tax base to support the schools. Prior to School District
Reorganization there were many rural schools, each with its own plant, pupils,
teacher, and equipment. This type of setup was not conducive to efficiency or
excellence in any one of these aspects. The plan to reorganize had its
proponents and it's bitter opponents, but the process went on whereby each
district had a vote on its future status. What had started out in the late
1940's as 14 districts gradually evolved into just 7 districts. At present
(1978) there is another merger in process whereby Goose Camp's territory will
be reassigned to possibly two other districts, namely Fort Yates and Selfridge.

1948 Setup
District #1 Lincoln
District #2 Hanna
District #3 Solen
District #4 Fort Yates
District #5 Menz
District #6 Belden
District 47 Golden Wealth

District #8 Selfridge
District #9 Walker
District #10 Goose Camp
District #11 White Bird
District #12 Oak Grove
District #13 Roosevelt
District #14 Porcupine

Changes made by Reorganization
Selfridge #8: Walker, Lincoln, Golden Wealth, Selfridge. Fort Yates #4:
Roosevelt, Porcupine, White Bird, Fort Yates. Bolen #3: Oak Grove, Solen, Part
Morton County. Hanna #2 Unchanged, Menz #5 Unchanged, Belden #6 Unchanged,
Goose Camp #10 being taken over by Ft. Yates #4 and Selfridge #8. By the
process of reorganization Selfridge School District was thus enlarged and
improved in many ways.

In 1943 Fr. Victor Heinen and several Benedictine Sisters began teaching in the
Selfridge Public School.

In 1967 Selfridge School District #8 erected a brick school building on the
school grounds north and west of the old high school that was built in 1926.
This structure had six classrooms, an office and storage rooms plus a large
gymnasium. At present it houses grades 7-12. After all classes had been
discontinued in the old high school building, it was demolished. In all it
served the community for about 43 years. It is a piece of brick from the old
school which is enclosed in the plastic disc attached to the key ring which was
given out at the All School Reunion in 1981.

Many fine teachers have served in the Selfridge schools, and to them goes a
great deal of credit in giving the young a good education. There have been many
successful young people who got their start in Selfridge schools, among whom
are ministers, military officers, teachers, nurses, members of religious
orders, a lawyer or two, a veterinarian, and countless successful farmers,
ranchers, business people and homemakers. Also the many loyal patrons and
parents of the children deserve everyone's admiration. May our educational
system continue to grow and to serve the community!
May E. Hinton

Picture - The first Selfridge graduates, Mike Engel and Dorothy Wead.

ST. PHILOMENA PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
Prior to 1943, all children in the Selfridge area attended either the public
school in Selfridge or any of the country schools in the districts where they
resided. In 1943, the Selfridge voters, taxpayers, and patrons petitioned the
Selfridge School Board, urging them to grant Catholic nuns permission to teach
in the public school because of their willingness to teach at lower salaries.
In September of that same year (1943) Father Victor Heinen and several
Benedictine Sisters from Yankton, S. Dak. began teaching in the Selfridge
Public School, at a salary of $85 per month each. This was continued for three
years.

Before the next school year (1946) had rolled around, some people of this
community and around the state, initiated a measure and presented it to the
North Dakota Legislature where it passed and became law. This measure became
known as the "anti garb bill". It prevented anyone, wearing any "religious
garb" or "uniform", from teaching in the public schools.

In 1946, the St. Philomena Church basement was remodeled to form three
classrooms. A new heating system was installed as well as new lighting and
furniture. These classrooms served eight grades and one year of high school.
The sisters who taught that first year were Sister Alfreda, (grades 7,8),
Sister Anita (grades 4,5,6) and Sister DelRey (grades 1,2,3). The next year, in
1947, high school classes were increased to ninth and tenth grades. Other
sisters teaching in following years were Sister Noel, Sister Charles, Sister
David, Sister Imelda and many others, assisted by Father Clement Mengelkoch and
Father George among others. In 1952, high school subjects were discontinued in
the parochial school.

By 1956, the church decided to construct a dormitory to house the rural
students during the winter months. The Sisters felt that the lack of good roads
and uncertain weather conditions were harmful to the children's education due
to the many and prolonged absences of the students. Sister Rosalia was hired
for the 1956-57 school year as housekeeper. The dormitory was maintained by the
church and taken care of by Sister Rosalia along with the children helping with
the domestic and household chores. That same year, the board hired Sister
Longina (grades 3,4,5), Sister Maxine (grades 6,7,8) and Sister Charles (grades
1,2, choir and music). Father George was hired for the high school again as he
had been for the five years previous.

School continued here until 1958. State school officials required the school
either be closed or a new building erected as the basement no longer met state
specifications for maintaining a school. A new brick school building was
erected on the former Ellingson acreage just west of the church. It had four
classrooms, a teachers lounge and an office. Open house was held in November of
1958.

St. Philomena School was discontinued in 1964 due to the scarcity of nuns for
teaching and the lack of funds for keeping the school operational. The church
could not afford to hire lay teachers. The pupils all transferred to the
Selfridge Public School. After the closing of the St. Philomena Parochial
school in 1964, the church rented the building to the Selfridge Public School
for $580 per month. The public grade school was moved to the parochial school
in the fall of 1965 and it remains there at the present time.
Book Committee

Picture - Minnie Slater taught school in Walker School No. 3

SELFRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

(For the graduate listing from 1928 through 1961, please refer to page 25 in
the Golden Jubilee Section of our book.)

1962
James Waliser
James Whipple
Judy Volk
Victor Kraft
Jeanette Heinen
Rose Marie Johner
James Kraft
Mary Ann Feist
Stanley Feist
Della Feist

1963
Terry Pack
David Walker
Betty Jean Oster
Darlene Haman
George Feist
Kenneth Wingerter
Julianne Kraft

1964
Carolyn Haider
Jerald Johner
Elsie Wuitschick
Betty Wuitschick
Victor Wingerter
George Vollmuth
Alvin Kraft
Marie Mosset

1965
Raymond Feist
Leo Feist
John Waliser
Patricia Waliser
Kenneth Vetter
Donna Hummel
Linda Fleck
Dwayne Walker
Valerie Hoerner
Dwayne Schell
Rosemarie Feist

1966
Timothy Wuitschick
Geraldine Mosset
Charlotte Walker
Nick Vollmuth
Judy Blotske
Kenny Volk
Robert Blotsky
Clayton Feist
Conrad Wingerter

1967
Betty Blotske
Linda Blotske
John Bonagofsky
Kathy Fried
Larry Kelsch
Josephine Kraft
Florence Wuitschick
Leonard Feist
Ronald Hepper
Don Kraft
Donald Wingerter
Anthony Waliser

1968
Katherine Kraft
Bonnie Blotske
Timothy Schell
Darlene Sandland
Dennis Fried
Jeanette Volk
Edward Wuitschick
Charlene Walker
Thomas Vollmuth
Gloria Mosset
Geneva Laintz
Beverly Kraft
Gordon McGregor, Jr.
Sherry Oster

1969
Leo Heinen
Geraldine Mosset
Jerry Blotske
Janice Wingerter
Joann Wingerter
Judy Fleck
Jane Wingerter
Myron Vetter
Christina Kraft
James Blotske
Allan Blotske
Gary Wuitschick
Michael LaRoque Jr.

1970
Jim Volk
David Volk
Gary Jochim
Lyla Schell
Cynthia Kraft
LaVonne Sandland
Melvin Walker
John Mosset, Jr.
Curtis Fried
Dennis Snyder
Arlene Kraft
Sonja Bakken
Janis Oster
Lawrence Heinen
Robert Feist
Mark Backmeier

1971
Edward Mosset
Dale Heinen
Jerry Walker
Diane Blotske
Anita Jochim
Marvin Braun
Linda Kraft
Ronald Waliser
Karen Hepper

1972
Pamela Walker
Sharon Blotske
Steve Wingerter
Kathleen Bonagofsky
Michael Fried
Charles Volk
Donna Wuitschick
Wilfred Laintz
Eugene Farstad
Roger Mosset
Linda Volk
Martin Kraft
Jerome Vetter
Dean Hepper
Pat Dillman
Robert Wingerter

1973
Robert Fried
Bonnie Volk
Dennis Heinen
Corla Walker
Alvin Volk
Vernon Kraft
Sharon Hepper
Mark Weigel
Charlene Werner
Michael Volk
Rita Jochim
Annette Kraft

1974
Jerry Vollmuth
Jack Vollmuth
Carold Wingerter
Arleen Fergel
Charles Wolfgram
Valerie Farstad
Matthew Wuitschick
Mary Ann Braun
Lucille Weigel
Maynard Walker
Gloria Kraft
Donna Blotske

1975
Judy Hepper
Jerome Laintz
Patricia Heinen
Felice Fergel
Joseph Polansky
Mary Lou Kraft

1976
Julie Hoon
Brenda Weigel
Diane Waliser
Mary Ellen Wingerter
Rodney Walker
Jolene Werner
Cindy Hepper
Jeffery Vetter
Kenneth Hoon

1977
Marlene Blotske
Juan Munoz
Colleen Kraft
Kevin Utter
Daniel Kraft
Kurt Utter
Leta Sieglock
Martin Volk
Jeff Tuntland
Laurene Werner
Nila Hoon
Susan Hepper
Charles Braun

1978
Bruce Weigel
Kim Utter
Martin Schneider
Jamie Ocampo
Jacki Mosset
Victor Krosch
Max Kelsch
Allen Jochim
Delila Jochim
Carlos Itturane
Dale Hepper
Dave Harris
Donald Feist
Brandon Feist
Serena Byington

1979
Kevin Kraft
Gayle Walker
Fred Vollmuth
Yvonne Weigel
Lewis Meisel
Patrick Hersch
Julie Landeis
Don Snyder
Annette Sieglock
Kelly Utter
Lois Sandland
Kary Utter

1980
Marcia Wingerter
John Werner
Merle Walker
Arlynne Walker
Deborah Thomas
Shelly Schneider
Vera Laintz
Glenda Kraft
Brian Feist
Kayann Bonagofsky
Bernie Bonagofsky

1981
Carla Farstad
Kim Rohr
Randy Thomas
Mary Vetter
Brian Weigel
Matt Walker
Karen Utter
Michael Schneider
JoLee Mosset
Terri Walker

1982
Todd Walker
Gerald Oster
Lucille Hoon
Scott Bonagofsky
Brandon Volk

1983
Marvin Walker
Laura Waliser
Bernadette Braun
Lynn Nelson

1984
Laura Laintz
Kip Utter
Pat Vollmuth
Dorothy Oster
Shelly Waliser
Karmon Utter
Mark Schneider

1985
Bobbi Jo Hepper
Cheryl Walker
Karen Blotske
Lisa Kraft
Nancy Bonagofsky
Ted Wingerter
Tom Heinen
Kam Utter

SELFRIDGE SCHOOL TEACHERS

1915
Elizabeth Wilson

1917
Anna (McChesney) Hatch

1920
Grace Farmer (Grade)
Ellis (Sowles) McCay (High S.)

1926
Harry Hellman, (Prin)
Rose (Meyer) Prewitt
Charlotte Moffit Bessie Slaby

1931-32
Elsie Foreman (6 & 7)

1932-33
Kenneth Urdahl (Prin)
Frank Simmons (Asst Prin)
Helen Budnick
Mabel Speer
J.L. Lachkewitsch

1933-34
Kenneth Urdahl (Prin)
Frank Simmons (Asst Prin)
Helen Budnick
J.L. Laschkewitch
Jean Murray (1 & 2)

1934-35
Kenneth Urdahl (Prin) (resgn)
Frank Simmons (Asst Prin)
Jean Murray (1 & 2) (resgn)
Dorothy Crane (3, 4, & 5) James Johnson (6 & 7)
H.O. Gergene (Prin)
Harold Skadeland (Asst Prin)

1935-36
H.O. Bergene (Prin)
James Johnson (6 & 7)
Jean Murray (1 & 2)
? (8)
? (3.4, & 5)

1936-37
 ? Myers (Prin)
Ruth Aubal (Asst Prin)
Miss Muir (Primary Grades)
James Johnson (6, 7, 8) (resgn)
Clint S. Lonbaken (6, 7, & 8)
? (3, 4, 9 5)
Byrd Redmond Myrtle Thompson

1937-38
 ? Myers (Prin)
Miss Muir (1& 2)
? (3,4, & 5)
? (6,7, & 8)
Ruth Aubal (Asst Prin)

1938-39
Walter Larson (Prin)
Mrs. 0. LaGrave (Asst Prin)
? (1 & 2)
Miss Myrtle Thompson
John Helbling (6, 7, & 8)
Mrs. Henry Gayton (4, 5, & 6)
Esther Poykko (&)

1939-40
O.A. Roberts (Prin)
Esther Poykko (Asst Prin)
Myrtle Thompson (1 & 2)
Coral Gayton (4, 5, & 6)
May Hinton (6, 7 & 8)

1940-41
Edward L. Albrecht (Prin)
Esther Poykko (Asst Prin)
Myrtle Thompson (1 & 2)
Coral Gayton (4, 5, & 6)
May Hinton (6,7, & 8)

1941-42
Edward Albrecht (Prin)
Esther Pykko (Asst Prin)
Myrtle Thompson (1 & 2)
Coral Gayton (4, 5, & 6)
Bennett Jakes (6,7, & 8)

1942-43
Don M. Dukeman (Prin)
Martha Froelich (Asst Prin) (resgn)
Carol Whipple (Asst Prin)
Mrs. Norlin Mattson (6, 7 & 8)
Florence Ellingson (6,7, & 8) Myrtle Thompson (1 & 2)
Ruth Collin (3,4, & 5)
Coral Gayton (4, 5, & 6)
May Hinton

1943-44
Sister Philomena (HS)
Father Victor (Prin)
Myrtle Thompson (1 & 2)
Sister Alreda
Sister Bernadine

1944-45
Father Victor Heinen (Prin)
Sister Philomena (HS)
Sister Anita
Sister Alfreda
Sister Hilda
Sister Rose

1945-46
Father Victor (Prin & HS)
Sister Philomena (HS)
Sister Anita
Sister Alfreda (7, 9)
Sister Hilda (4, 5, 6)
Sister Leodegar (1, 2, 3)

1946-47

Henry Constance (Prin)
Thelma Bratlein (Asst Prin)
Edna Dahlgren (discharged)
M.H. Gregg
Coral Gayton
Shirley Krosch

1947-48
A.H. Ekblad (Prin)
Carol Whipple
Shirley Krosch
Coral Gayton
Mildred Bigger

1948-49
Frank Trapp (Prin) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Mildred Bigger (1, 2, 3, 4) resgn
Carol Whipple (1, 2, 3, 4)

1949-50
Jacob Klein (Prin)
Mrs. George Rambo
Dolly Enevoldson
Myrtle Wurm
Coral Gayton

1949-50

1950-51
Jacob Klein (Prin)
Coral Gayton
Mrs. Schwiegert (lower
Rosalia Flaig      grades)
May Hinton

1951-52
Jacob Klein (Prin)
Edwein Heinle (Asst Prin)
Mrs. Edwin Heinle (lower
Coral Gayton        grades)

1952-53
Jacob Klein (Prin)
Coral Gayton (resgn 12-19-52)
Martha Froelich (lower grades)
Bruce Hanson (HS)
Mr. Claymore (began 1-5-52)
My Cywenski Edwin Heinle (Asst Prin)
Mrs. Edwin Heinle

1953-54
Ben Grossman (Prin)
Carol Whipple (lower grades)
Dwight Lockwood (Prin)
Hans Neather (HS)

1954-55
Dwight Lockwood (Prin)
Carol Whipple
Martha Froelich
May Hinton
Mr. O'Leary

1955-56
Dwight Lockwood (Prin)
J.L. Crane (Asst Prin)
Father George
May Hinton
Martha Froelich
Carol Whipple

1956-57
Dwight Lockwood (Prin)
Carol Whipple
Martha Froelich
May Hinton
Mrs. Emil Frey
Robert Benedict

1957-58
Alvin S. Mayour (Prin)
Carol Whipple
Marth Froelich
May Hinton
Robert Benedict

1958-59
Robert Benedict (Prin)
May Hinton
Martha Froelich
Carol Whipple
Mr. Newmann

1959-60
Fred Bettschen (Superinten)
Renee Bettschen (Asst Supt)
Henry Wagner
Robert Newmann (HS)
Carol Whipple (grade)
Martha Froelich (grade)

1960-61

Fred Bettschen (Superinten)
Renee Bettschen (Asst Supt)
Henry Wagner
Carol Whipple (3, 4, 5)
Martha Froelich (1, 2)
Mildred Bigger (6,7,8)

1961-62
Val Hoerner (Superintend)
Ed Walker (Teacher & Coach)
May Hinton
Leila Faul (6, 7, 8)
Thomas M. Hanson (HS Coach & teacher)
Carol Whipple (3, 4, 5)
Martha Froelich
Mildred Bigger

1962-63
Val Hoerner (Superintend)
Thomas M. Hanson
May Hinton
Martha Froelich
Carol Whipple
James Hann

1963-64
Val Hoerner (Superintend)
Loren Turbiville (HS)
May Hinton
Carol Whipple
Mrs. Gilman

1964-65
Val Hoerner (Superintend)
Loren Turbiville
May Hinton
Carol Whipple
Ethel Simmons
Marie Feyereisen (5, 6)

1965-66
Custer Solem (Superintend)
Ethel Simons (5, 6)
Mrs. Davis
Mr. Thinnes (Coach)
Mr. Heuser
Mr. Seigel

1966-67
Custer Solem (Superintend 1971-72)
Mr. Thinnes (dismissed)
Mrs. Davis (3-14-67)
Miss Burns (2)
William Nieland

1967-68

William Nieland (Superintend)
LaRaine Morgan
Ruby Burns (5, 6)
Esther Davis (1)
Jerdis Buttke
Bruce Belk
Carol Whipple
Kenneth Erickson
John Bushy
Jeanette Bonagofsky (2)

1968-69
William Nieland
May Hinton
Kenneth Erickson
Donna Weiler
John Bushy
Bruce Belk
Carol Whipple
Vivian Feist

1969-70
Arthur Olson (Superintendent)
Richard Owens (English)
Glenn Dorr (Prin)
Florence Hoffman (2, 3 Remed)
Verna Lund (4) Read)
Arthur R. Gadaire (5, 6)
Pamela Bakken (HS Commerce)
Ruth Skaley (1 PE)
Ronald Putz (5, 6)
Wayne Steinberger (Math, Science)
Agnes Collins (Remed Reading)
Gladys Moritz (7, 8)
Alice Kemmet
Charles D. Buck (Science)

1970-71
Evelyn Novy (Superintendent)
Glenn Dorr (Prin)
Richard Owens (HS English)
Agnes Collins (Remedial)
Pamela Bakken (HS Soc Studies)
Ruth Skaley (1)
Bernice Watt (2, 3)
Mary Katus (part of 5, 6)
Marguerita Lambdin (4)
Doreen Kary (Rem Reading)
Lura Smith (Math, Science HS)
Tim Massey (Commerce)
Hilda Link (2, 3)
Donna Bliss (Rem Reading)
Linda Twite (Basic Skills)
Verna Lund (part of 4, 5)
Ronald Putz (7, 8)
Wayne Stenberger (HS)

1971-72
John F. Fleck (6)
Virgil Ford (Superintendent)
Tim Massey (Commerce)
Richard Owens (English)
Glenn Dorr (Prin)
Hilda Link (3)
Jerdis Cerney (Basic Skills)
Gloria Bakken
Sharon Kashinejad (Art Social
Pamela Tefft (4, 5) (Std)
Mary Dillman (1, 2)
Joe Kashinejad (Math, Science)
Ethel Simons (Preschool)

1972-73
 Lyle Altringer (Superintendent)
 Mary Dillman (1)
 Bonnie Geierman (Math)
Michael LaRoque (Superintend)
Hilda Link (4)
Ellen Jorgensen (Business)
May Hinton
Candice Kautzman (5, 6)
Jerdis Cerney (Basic Skills)
Susan Green (Basic Skills)

1976-77
Patsy Deitz (5, 6)
Richard Brockell (7, 8)
Kathy Kraft (7, 8 Soc Std)
John Fleck (Commerce)
John Dovich (Science)
Janice Kuipers (2, 3)
Richard Owens (English)
Glenn Dorr (Prin)
Cherie Bruski (Preschool)

1973-74
Lyle Altringer (Superintendent)
Glenn Dorr (Prin)
Ruth Anderson (Remedial) 1977-78
Linda Jacobson (4)
Susan Green (3)
Mary Dillman (1)
Patsy Deitz (4)
Richard Brockell (5, 6)
Kathy Kraft (7, 8)
John Fleck (Commerce)
Phyllis Denault (3)
Jerdis Cerney (Music)
Robert Becker (English)
Kevin Synnott (History)
Richard Arntzen (Science, Math)

1974-75
Lyle Altringer (Superintendent)
Glenn Dorr (Prin)
John Fleck (Commerce)
Kathy Kraft (7, 8)
Richard Arntzen (Science, Math)
Robert Becker (English)
Linda Jacobson (4)
Ruth Anderson (Remedial)
Kevin Synnott (History)
Sharon Fast (5)
Steve Long (7, 8)
Kathy Rasset(6)
Mary Carrick (Title 1)
Bonnie Wagner (1)
Marilyn Anderson (2, 3)
Linda Rummel (7, 8)
Jerdis Cerney (Music)

1975-76
Lyle Altringer (Superintendent)
Bonnie Wagner (1, 2)
Marilyn Anderson (3, 4)
Sharon Fast (5)
Linda Jacobson (6)
John Fleck (Commerce)
Linda Rummel (History)
Kathy Kraft
John Rambo (Music)
Jim Gross (Coach)
William Peckham (Math)
Cavin Anderson (PE)
Richard Owens (English)
Jerome Ashes
May Hinton (Basic Skills)
Michael Petek
Mary Ann Braun (Aide)
Janice Feist (Aide)

1976-77
Lyle Altringer (Superintend)
Anita McIntosh (Basic Skills)
Robert Schatz (English)
Jerome Ashes (7, 8 Prin)
Marilyn Anderson (3, 4)
Bonnie Volk (1, 2)
Linda Jacobson (5, 6)
Linda Rummel (History)
Michael Petek (7, 8 History)
Jim Gross (Coach)
Ann Carlson (Commerce)
Mary Ann Braun (Aide)
Janice Feist (Aide)

1977-78
Lyle Altringer (Superintend)
Bonnie Volk (1, 2)
Linda Rummel (History)
Rachel Bajari (3, 4)
Jerome Ashes (Prin 7, 8)
John Fleck (Commerce)
Jim Gross (coach)
Darrell Dunning (English)
Ann Carlson
Sandra Kraft (Aide)
William Mooring (5, 6)
Jaclyn Nissen (Science)
Sandra Leith (Basic Skills)
Larry Volk (Business)

1978-79
Neil Ballweber (Superintend)
Darrell Dunning (English)
William Mooring (5, 6)
Bonnis Volk (1, 2)
Jim Gross (Coach)
Bea Umber (Basic Skills)
Dorothy Grosz (Math)
Randy Hetler (3, 4)
Harriet Ballweber
Loann Bogard (Business)
Janice Feist (Aide)
Mary Ann Braun (Aide)

1979-80

W.O. Rorvig (Superintend)
Jim Gross (History)
Luann Bogart
Allan Peterson
Bea Umber (Basic Skills)
Maurice Haugen (Commerce)
Barry Ellis (English)
Gail Rogers (Math)
Al Larson (7, 8)
Ida Russell (1, 2)
Orville Quanbeck
Lynn Patten (Science)

1980-81
W.O. Rorvig (Superintend)
Gail Rogers (Math)
Ida Russell (1, 2)
Orville Quanbeck (5. 6)
Allan Peterson (3, 4)
Barry Ellis (English)
Jim Gross (History & PE)
Bea Umber (Basic Skills)
Marian Kraft (7, 8)
Edward Riccio (Science)
Ken Cortese (7, 8)
Ron Parrino (Business)
Janice Feist (Aide)
Mary Ann Gross (Aide)

1981-82
Fredrick Goodman (Superinten)
Bea Umber (Basic Skills)
Galen Halverson (7, 8)
Barry Ellis (English)
Ron Parrino (Business)
Lynn Patten (Science)
Jim Gross (History)
Allan Peterson (3, 4)
Carol Comeau (1, 2)
Orville Quanbeck (5, 6)
Mary Ann Gross (Aide)

1982-83
Fredrick Goodman (Superintend)
Jim Gross (Prin & History)
Bea Umber (Basic Skills)
Blair Cussons (Business)
Galen Halverson (7, 8)
Allan Peterson (3, 4)
Orville Quanbeck (5, 6)
Carol Comeau (1, 2)
Barry Ellis (English)
Elroy Lang (Math)
Lynn Patten (Science)
Mary Ann Gross (Aide)

1983-84
Fredrick Goodman (Superintend)
Bea Umber (Basic Skills)
Jeff LaRoux (English)
Orville Quanbeck (5, 6)
Lynn Patten (Science)
Elroy Lang (Math)
Allan Peterson (3, 4)
Carol Comeau (1, 2)
Jim Gross (Prin & History)
Blair Cussons (Business)
Mary Ann Gross (Aide)

1984-85
Russell Kronberg (Superintend)
Jim Gross (Prin, History)
Patti Knutson (Science)
Colleen Gomez (English)
Blair Cussons (Business)
Elroy Lang (Math)
Marian Lofgren (1, 2)
Allan Peterson (3, 4)
Greg Ova (5, 6)
Colette Fleck (Basic Skills)
Mary Ann Gross (Aide)

SELFRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

All of the School Board members, teachers and graduate lists were compiled by
School Clerk, Arlene Walker.

1929-30
I.T. Krois, Pres.
Anton Engel
John A. Nagel
J. Bernard Smith, Treas.
E.D. Szarkowski, Clerk

1930-31
I.T. Krois, Pres. to 1-13-31
Anton Engel, Pres.
John A. Nagel
James Caddell
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
E.D. Szarkowski, Treas.

1931-32
Anton Engel, Pres.
John A. Nagel
James Caddell
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
E.D. Szarkowski, Treas.

1932-33
Anton Engel, Pres.
John A. Nagel
James Caddell
E.D. Szarkowski, Treas.
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk

1933-34
Anton Engel, Pres.
James Caddell to 4-34
John A. Nagel to 11-33
H.G. Roos, began 11-33
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk

1934-35
Anton Engel, Pres.
Ross
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
E.D. Szarkowski, Treas.

1935-36
Anton Engel, Pres.
Ross
Harold Reardon
J.B, Smith, Clerk
E.D. Szarkowski, Treas.

1936-37
Anton Engel, Pres.
James Caddell resigned 1-37
Harold Reardon
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
E.D. Szarkowski, Treas.

1937-38
Fred Rott, Pres.
Anton Bartole
Ed Szarkowski
Lloyd Smestad, Clerk
Mrs. Ed Prewitt, Treas.

1938-39
Anton Bartole, Pres.
E.D. Szarkowski
S.A. Collis
Lloyd Smestad, Clerk to 1-39
W.H. Ordway, Clerk to 3-39
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk be-3-39
Anton Daschle, Treas.

1939-40
Anton Bartole, Pres.
S.A. Collis
E.D. Szarkowski to 1-40
Anton Meyers be-1-40
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
Anton Daschle, Treas.

1940-41
Anton Bartole, Pres.
S.A. Collis
Peter Feist
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
? Mrs. Howard Bigger, Treas.
? Frank Engel, Treas.

1941-42
Anton Bartole, Pres.
Peter Feist
S.A. Collis
J. Bernard Smith

1942-43
Anton Bartole, Pres. died 5-43
Norlin Mattson
S.A. Collis
Anton Engel, Pres. be-5-43
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
?Joe Froelich, Treas. .

1943-44
Norlin Mattson, Pres.
Stanley Mosset
S.A. Collis
J. Bernard Smith

1944-45
Norlin Mattson, Pres.
Joe Volk
Stanley Mosset
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
Joseph Froelich, Treas.

1945-46
Norlin Mattson, Pres.
Stanley Mosset
Joe Volk
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk

1946-47
Joe Volk, Pres.
Albert Cerney
Stanley Mosset
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk

1947-48
Stanley Mosset, Pres.
Albert Cerney
Joe Volk
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk

1948-49
Albert Cerney, Pres.
Floran Kraft
Philip J. Leingang
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
Joseph Froelich, Treas.

1949-50
Philip J. Leingang, Pres.
Floran Kraft
Robert F. Coyle
J. Bernard Smith, Clerk
Joseph Froelich, Treas.

1950-51
Robert F. Coyle, Pres.
George Walker Jr.
Ferdinand Blotske
Mildred Bigger, Clerk, (resgnd)
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Mr. Roesler, Treas. (Resgnd)
Mrs. S.A. Collis, Treas.

1951-52
George Walker, Jr.,
Pres. Robert Coyle (left 6-10-52)
Ferdinand Blotske
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Mrs. Alfred Pack (began 6-10-52)

1952-53
George Walker, Jr., Pres.
Mrs. Alfred Pack
Ferdinand Blotske
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Ruth Collis, Tress.

1953-54
Ferdinand Blotske, Pres.
Henry Schaefbauer
Mrs. Alfred Pack
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Ruth Collis, Treas.

1954-55
Ferdinand Blotske, Pres.
Henry Schaefbauer
Florence Pack
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Ruth Collis, Treas.

1955-56
Ferdinand Blotske, Pres.
Henry Schaefbauer
Florence Pack
Ruth Collis, Treas.
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk

1956-57
Ferdinand Blotske, Pres.
Henry Schaefbauer
Bonnie Merchant
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Ruth Collis, Treas.

1957-58
Bonnie Merchant, Pres.
Henry Schaefbauer (left 11-26-57)
William Weigel
Herman Oster (began 12-10-57)
Mrs. Collis, Treas.
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk

1958-59
William Weigel, Pres.
Herman Oster
Tony Mosset
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Ruth Collis, Treas.

1959-60
William Weigel, Pres.
Joe Froelich
Herman Oster
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Ruth Collis, Treas.

1960-61
William Weigel, Pres.
Lawrence Kelsch
Joe Froelich
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk
Ruth Collis, Treas.

1961-62
William Weigel, Pres. (Resgnd 8-61)
Peter Feist, Pres. (began 8-61)
Joe Froelich
Eva Schaeffer, Clerk (left)
Ralph Hinton, Clerk (began 9-14-61)
Jack J. Kraft
Ruth Collis, Treas.

1962-63
Peter Feist, Pres.
George Vetter
Jack J. Kraft
R.W. Hinton, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1963-64
Peter Feist, Pres.
Jack J. Kraft
George Vetter
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.
Ralph Hinton, Clerk

1964-65
Peter Feist, Pres.
Jack J. Kraft
George Vetter
Ralph Hinton, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Clerk

1965-66
Miles Utter, Pres. (resgnd 7-15-65)
Bernard Braun, Pres. (began 7-65)
William Weilenman
Peter Feist
Jack Kraft
Calvin Hepper
Janice Schneider, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1966-67
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Calvin Hepper
William Weilenman
Mike Waliser
Pete Feist
Janice Schneider, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1967-68
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Mike Waliser
Jerome Feist
William Weilenman
Calvin Hepper
Doreen Dillman, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1968-69
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Jerome Feist
Calvin Hepper
Mike Waliser
William Weilenman
Carl Meisel, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1969-70
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Calvin Hepper
Daniel Laintz
Jerome Feist
Mike Waliser
Sandy Waliser, Clerk (left)
Betty Waliser, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1970-71
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Jerome Feist
Daniel Laintz
Calvin Hepper
Mike Waliser
Betty Waliser, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1971-72
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Jerome Feist
Daniel Laintz
Calvin Hepper
Mike Waliser
Betty Waliser, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1972-73
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Martin Meisel
Mike Waliser
Calvin Hepper
Jerome Feist
Betty Waliser, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1973-74
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Jerome Feist
Calvin Hepper
Martin Meisel
Mike Waliser
Betty Waliser, Clerk
Stephena Wuitschick, Treas.

1974-75
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Martin Meisel
Jerome Feist
Mike Waliser
Calvin Hepper
Betty Waliser, Clerk

1975-76
Bernard Braun, Pres.
Martin Meisel
Jerome Feist
Mike Waliser (resgnd 2-76)
Bill Weigel (appt. 2-76)
Elizabeth Vollmuth
Betty Waliser, Clerk-treas.

1976-77
Bernard Braun, Pres.
John F. Fleck
Bill Weigel
Martin Meisel
Elizabeth Vollmuth
Betty Waliser, Clerk-Treas.

1977-78
Bernard Braun, Pres.
John F. Fleck
Martin Meisel
Bill Weigel
Elizabeth Vollmuth
Betty Waliser, Clerk-Treas.

1978-79
William Weigel, Pres.
Stanley Hepper
Elizabeth Vollmuth
John F. Fleck
Bernard Braun
Betty Waliser, Clerk-Treas.

1979-80
William Weigel, Pres.
Duane Thompson
Bernard Braun
Stanley Hepper
Elizabeth Vollmuth
Betty Waliser, Clerk-Treas.

1980-81
Stanley Hepper, Pres.
William Weigel
Carolyn Waliser (8-12-80)
Duane Thompson (resgnd)
Bernard Braun (appt. 9-9-80)
Elizabeth Vollmuth
Betty Waliser, Clerk-Treas.

1981-82
Stanley Hepper, Pres.
Giles Heinen
William Weigel
Bernard Braun
Carolyn Waliser
Arleen Walker, Clerk-Treas.

1982-83
Stanley Hepper, Pres.
Gary Jochim
Carolyn Waliser
Bernard Braun
Giles Heinen
Arleen Walker, Clerk-Treas.

1983-84
Stanley Hepper, Pres.
Gary Jochim
Giles Heinen
Bernard Braun 3-13-84)
Carolyn Waliser (resgnd)
Al Meier (appt. 4-10-84)
Arleen Walker, Clerk-Treas.

1984-85
Stanley Hepper, Pres.
Jerome Laintz
Bernard Braun
Al Meier
Gary Jochim
Arleen Walker, Clerk-Treas.

SELFRIDGE "SCHOOL TRIVIA"

The school trivia was taken from old school board minutes, past issues of the
Selfridge Journal and old school records. An through the efforts of school
clerk, Arlene Walker.

1910's

In 1915, the first elementary class of Selfridge was started with 17 students.

In April of 1916 the school was filled to capacity with all the desks occupied.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson was the first teacher.

The first school board consisted of Carl Ellingson, J.K. Wead, F.C. Turner,
T.E. Davis and J.B. Smith.

Christmas programs came into being about the same time school started,
oftentimes in the local saloon when there was not enough room in the school.

On October 1, 1915, the new Selfridge school is nearing completion and Mrs.
Wilson of Wade will be teaching.

A new Selfridge school was completed on October 6, 1916. Another school to be
built located six miles north of Selfridge.

1920's

Chester Teeter was the first school custodian and Harry Heilman was the first
principal.

School picnics were started, always on the last day of school as a culmination
of the school year.

Boys and girls basketball teams were started. Boys: Lloyd Smestad, Ed Turner,
John Bartole, Mike Engel, Walter Tuntland, George Karbet. Girls: Eva Engel,
Ethel Pulling, Florence Wead, Catherine Bayer, Eva Wisenmon, Dorothy and Leora
Wead, Elsie Rott.

In January of 1920 the girl's basketball team have received their new
basketball sweaters.

The custom was to have only one cheerleader in those early days.

On May 9, 1925 the first Play Day was held with a parade on main street by the
children.

IN 1926 a new brick school building was built with a sub-basement gymnasium.

The first graduation was held with Dorothy Wead and Mike Engel in 1928.

In 1929 a bid was accepted from the Western Lumber and Grain Company for coal
at $3.40 per ton.

A.J. Upham was hired as janitor for $50.00 per month.

1930's

In the early 1930's the school ran a weekly column in the Selfridge Journal
called "The Static". Editor-in-chief was Viola Rott. Reporters were Senior
Class - Louise Gayton and Matt Froelich; Junior Class - Lola Sandland;
Sophomore Class Virginia Merchant; Freshman Class - Rose Blotske; and the Grade
Reporter - Emma Hepper.

The school built a 14' x 8' storage building at a cost of $30.60. Material was
supplied by Selfridge Lumber Company and labor by C. Teeter and high school
boys.

In April of 1931 the Selfridge school bus is tipped on its side in the snow.
Anton Bartole is the driver and no one is hurt.

Wages in 1931-32 school years. Primary grade - $90 per month; grades 3, 4 and
5, $80 per month; grades 6 and 7, $80 per month; grades 8 and high school are
$90 per month.

In January of 1932 a robbery took place at the country school where Dorothy
Wead and Helen Szarkowsky teach. All their personal belongings were taken.

The Selfridge School puts on a three-act play "Jo the Dynamo".

Selfridge was the place for the Sioux County Declamation and Spelling Contest.

Al Pack Sr. hired as janitor at $28.75 per month.

Selfridge State Bank closes its doors in 1932 with a considerable amount of
school monies. In 1932 the school hired J.K. Murray, Attorney to recover their
losses.

The first bus service was started by Scott Collis and Alton Ellingson. They
were in partnership in 1932 which lasted for three years. Fred Winkle was the
first bus driver.

In 1932-33 school board members were paid $2.00 per meeting attended.

A special election was called to increase the mill levy by 50% beyond the 18-
mill levy now used to run the school.

The first girl's glee club was organized in 1934 with director Jean Murray.

Upperclassmen started initiating the freshmen into high school in the 30's.
Initiation consisted of ridiculous dress and often times ridiculous behavior.

In 1935, a school lunch program started with government commodities. It was
cooked with a kerosene stove on the stage of the gymnasium.

Crude outdoor plumbing was brought indoors with a septic tank that was pumped
periodically.

In October of 1936 a night school called the People's University started
classes at Selfridge with Rev. Richard Braund named the adult instructor.
Organized under Emergency Education for people over 16 years of age.

On May 24, 1936 Baccalaureate Services were held in the Selfridge School
Auditorium with Rev. O.R. Grant officiating. It was a non-denominational
service.

Lot 12 of Block 12 was sold to the Congregational Parish by the Selfridge
School in 1939 for the sum of $20.00.

1940's

The admission price for the basketball tournament in February of 1940 is 35
cents for adults, 25 cents for high school students and all other children 15
cents.

In the early 40's, fall carnivals were sponsored by teachers and parents to
raise funds for toilet paper, paper towels and utilities for the school.

Golden Wealth school in 1953. Back L to R: Been Haider, Teacher, James Walker,
Leo Jochim. Middle Row L to R: Delores Walker, Florence Walker, Archie Jochim.
Front Row L to R: Dolly Walker, Carol Haider, Mary Volk, Gary Walker.

Walker School No. 3. Back L to R: Margaret Shriener, Hilda Reiker, Sam Plush,
Irene Plush, ?. Front: Joe Jochim, ? Jochim.

The Meisel School in 1942 taught by Barbara Froelich. Umber,

Meisel and Kraft children.

Walker School No. 3. Back L to R: Hilda Reiker, Minnie Slater. Front: Alvina
Reiker, ? Jochim, Joey Jochim.

Goose Camp School about 1921-22. Back L to R: Robert Sandland, Ben McCay,
William Sandland, Walter Sandland, Orville Smelland. Middle: Melvin Sandland,
Smelland. Front: Elizabeth Kraft, Smelland, Eva Kraft.

1960-61 school in the Walker District taught by Tony Klein. Four Fried
children, two Braun children.

The first reception was hosted by May Hinton for the juniors and seniors.

The North Dakota Athletic Association banned girl's basketball, due to the fact
that too many girls were getting injured.

On February 28, 1941 the Selfridge High School Boys Basketball wins 4th place
in the District Tournament.

In 1943, a petition signed by taxpayers, voters and patrons was brought before
the school board urging them to grant Sisters to teach Selfridge Public School.
It was approved that Rev. Father Victor assume principalship of the public
school at a salary of $75.00 and was aided by three Benedictine Sisters at a
salary of $85 each.

A P.T.A. was organized but it really didn't get off the ground.

School opens on September 3, 1942 with a four-year accredited first class
school.

Mrs. Carl Shriner is the new cook for the hot lunch project at the Selfridge
School in December of 1942.

In September of 1944 school is delayed in opening because of the shortage of
farm labor. The boys are needed at home.

In September of 1944 new play equipment was installed at the Selfridge Public
School.

In May of 1944 no high school graduation exercises were held due to the fact
that there was only one graduate.

By 1945, flush toilets were installed. Bathrooms with steps had to be built up
1/2 the height of the basement for the flush system to work.

"The Silver Star" was the first monthly high school paper published. The first
issue of the paper was printed at the Journal office on February 18, 1946.

In 1946 a petition was filed by patrons against the school and the Sisters
teaching in the school system.

In September of 1948 Alfred Pack Jr. was hired as janitor for $165 per month.

In February of 1947 the first grade teacher is dismissed.

In April of 1949 the country Meisel school burns to the ground. Classes were
held in a house near S.J. Umber farm. School taught by May Hinton.

1950's

August of 1950, the school board decided not to open school because they only
had 24 students and needed 25 for the State Aid payment.

Alfred Pack was manager of the Selfridge Alumni Basketball team.

In 1951 the school board had a discussion with Father George on the
discontinuance of the Parochial School and open a 4-year Public High School.
This would give the public school 25 students to be eligible for state aid.

One day was set aside for Senior Skip Day. This was usually a trip to Bismarck
for Senior Portraits, visiting the museum and capitol and ending the day by
having dinner at a supper club.

Proms were the social event of the school year. The gymnasium was thoroughly
decorated, students were in formal attire and a local band was always hired for
the event.

The first school year book was printed sometime in the 1950's.

In June of 1955 the voters voted to increase taxes for school by 25%.

In the 1950's girl's basketball was again started. In February 1958 the
Selfridge Girls basketball team wins the sub-district basketball tournament in
Mandan.

In the late 50's the small center room off the fire escape on the second floor
was equipped with shelves, books assembled and the first library was started.

In September of 1959, sidewalks were installed around the school.

In the 1958-59 school year, a weekly column was written by Oscar the Mouse from
Selfridge High School. He told about his escapades around school with his
girlfriend, Elsie. This appeared in the Selfridge Journal, called Oscar Jr's.
weekly corner.

In May of 1958 the senior class took their skip-day to the Black Hills of South
Dakota.

In November of 1958, St. Philomena holds open house for their new grade school.
It was put up for $55,000.00 with four classrooms.

1960's

In September of 1960, the two schools together, St. Philomena and Selfridge
Public has 200 grade school students and 60 high school students.

In the 1960-61 school year the board rented the basement of the Congregational
Church for grades 6, 7 and 8 at a cost of $150 per month.

When the 60's rolled around, Senior Skip Day had evolved into the Class Trip
funded by a school carnival in the spring of the year.

In 1961 the first hot lunch program was set-up in the city auditorium.

In December of 1961 Mike Kraft purchases a new school bus.

Solen school board members met with the Selfridge School board in a special
meeting to discuss school reorganization.

In May of 1961, H.J. Snortland gave the commencement speech to the graduating
class.

In June of 1961 a special meeting was called with parents in attendance. The
school was not accredited and parents were not in favor of sending their
children to school here. Mr. Swenson of the Department of Public Instruction
surveyed the Selfridge School and determined that it did not meet the
requirements for accreditation. The board moved to continue operating a 4-year
high school on the non-accredited basis.

Halloween parties were given for the students with lunch, games and usually a
horror movie.

June 9, 1964 reorganization plan of rural school districts is vetoed in the
rural school elections with 84 yes and 86 no. Village school election the
reorganization plan passed, with only 2 no votes.

In June of 1964 reorganization was approved by the State.

In 1965 a petition was filed to have the school board increase from three to
five members.

In August of 1965, the Lincoln, Golden Wealth and Walker School Districts are
annexed into the Selfridge School District.

The Parochial School was rented from St. Philomena Church in 1965 for $580 per
month. Double doors were installed on the north end of the school.

Farmers Union Oil Co. received the propane bid at 13c a gallon.

The board accepted a bid for a 6-classroom school with gymnasium for
$228,094.00. The new one-story school facility was erected in 1967.

Rural school buildings were sold. Golden Wealth school for $201; Dillman school
for $154.

A time change administered by the school faculty caused a majority student
walkout. Needless to say, the strike was effective.

Seventy-six new student desks ordered for the school in June of 1967.

In August of 1965 the 1960 Selfridge graduating class held their 5th year
reunion at Mahto, S.D.

1970's

In the early 1970's the 1926 brick school building was demolished after serving
the school system for 42 years. George Walker Jr. received the bid to demolish
it for $300.00.

In 1972 the student council met with the school board to request permission for
the girls to wear blue jeans to school. Permission was granted.

In 1973 a policy was set that a student must have 17 credits to graduate.

A teen club was formed in 1973 under the supervision of Susan Green. Meetings
were held in the rented Congregational Church building.

Girl's basketball was started again in 1973.

Hot lunch meals were set at 35c per meal for students and 50c per meal for
teachers.

The Selfridge School building and the gymnasium were egged by Selfridge
students.

All boys basketball players were suspended in 1974 due to their attendance at a
party where tobacco and alcohol were present.

In 1974-75 the Selfridge Faculty formed a negotiation unit called Selfridge
United Educators (SUE).

The tradition of initiation was dispensed in 1975.

In 1975 a policy was set that a student would need 21 credits to

graduate.

In the late 70's a parent's organization was developed known as the Concerned
Parents Association for the purpose of educational, recreational and athletic
needs of the Selfridge students.

The school accepted bids for fuel oil at a cost of 40.9c per gallon and 44.9c
for gasoline.

Hot lunch meal costs for students were reduced to 40c and adults 65c.

In 1979 the school purchased a 30 passenger 1976 IHC School Bus from Hartley's
School Buses at a cost of $13,900.00.

In 1977 the Girls Basketball Team won the District 31 Championship.

1980's
After 66 years the Selfridge Alumni gathered on July 3 and 4 of 1981 for the
first All School Reunion.

In 1981 Arlene Walker was hired as school Clerk-Treasurer.

In the early 1980's a public address system was installed in the school gym
through the efforts of the Concerned Parents Association.

Selfridge Public School and Fort Yates Public School signed a cooperative
agreement uniting the boy's basketball teams for three years.

In 1983 the Selfridge Girls Basketball team became District 31 Champions and
went on to become Region 8 Champions and then to the North Dakota State Class B
Girls Basketball Tournament at Minot where they took eighth place. NO SMALL
accomplishment for a school the size of Selfridge.

The Selfridge elementary school became accredited in the 1982-83 school year.

IN 1983 the Selfridge Public High School became an accredited school for the
first time through the efforts of Superintendent Fred Goodman.

Alfred Pack Jr. retired from his job as janitor in 1981 after 33 dedicated
years to the Selfridge Public School. He did many things above and beyond the
duties of janitor in the school, the students and faculty.

Michael Fergel is appointed new school custodian in 1983.

High School Initiation 1966-67. Back L to R: Robert Feist, Diana Bonagofsky,
Lavonn Sandland, Marsha Ervin, Arlene Kraft, Lila Schell, Janice Oster. Front
Row L to R: Curtis Fried, Larry Heinen, David Volk, John Mosset Jr., Melvin
Walker, Tim Wingerter, Cynthia Kraft.

Picture - Back L to R: Herman Walker, John Fleck, Jim Vollmuth, Matt Kraft, Tom
Lauinger. Front L to R: Joe Silbernagel, Ted Walker, Ted Becker, Alfred Pack,
Robert Kraft. 1953-54.

Picture - Back Row L to R: Sharon Lauinger, Gloria Pack, Norma Schaeffer,
Alvina Jochim Janice McGregor, Marie Vollmuth, Deloris Oster, Sharon McGregor,
Virginia Wuitschick, Doreen Walker. Front: Maria Edinger, Ruby Walker, Janette
Schaeffer. 1955-56.

Picture - Bottom L to R: Ted Walker, Franklin Cerney, Bob Pack, Charles Mosset,
Frank Mosset. Back Row L to R: Jim Vollmuth, Al Pack Jr., Tony Klein, Myron
Hummel, Herman Walker. 1955- 56.

Picture - Standing L to R: Marvin Fiechtner, Joe Lauinger, Coach Jake Klein,
Ron Gayton, Ted Mattson. Kneeling: Richard Vollmuth, Lyle Adams, Leo Volk. 1949-
50.

Picture - Back L to R: Heinle, Mary Lou Schmitt, Joan Feist, Frances Cerney,
Clara Oster, Shirley McGregor.

Picture - Front L to R: Peggy Brunning, Meggie Oster, Emma Oster, Helen Feist,
Alvina Fleck. 1951-52.

Picture - L to R: Sharon Lauinger, Norma Schaeffer, Gloria Pack, Janice
McGregor, Alvina Jochim, Freda Oster, Sharon McGregor, Virginia Wuitschick,
DeLoris Oster, Karen Gayton, Dorien Walker. 1954-55.

Picture - Back Row L to R: Ted Walker, Bob Pack, Alfred Pack Jr., Myron Hummel,
Chuck Mosset. Front Row L to R: George Schaeffer, Frank Cerney, John Volk, Jim
Walker. 1957.

Picture - Back L to R. Maggie Oster, Mary Lou Schmidt, Emma Oster, Elsie Oster,
Clara Oster, Janice McGregor. Front: Virginia Wuitschick, Darlene Feist, Betty
Volk, Donna Holzer. 1953-9.

Picture - Back L to R; Matt Kraft, Tom Lauinger, Tony Klein, Jim Vollmuth,
Herman Walker. Front L to R: Ted Walker, Bob Pack, Joe Silbernagel, Frank
Mosset, Myron Hummel. 1954-55.

Picture - Dillman School about 1935. Frank Dillman children, Zacheus Braun
children, George Walker Sr. children, Wuitschick children, Heiser children.

Picture - The Goehring School about 1945 taught by Shirley Krosch. Back Row L
to R: Willy Hepper, Emma Hepper, Rice Goehring, Willy Goehring. Front L to R.-
Fred Heiser. Rudy Hepper. Norma Hepper, Benjamin Heiser.

Picture - Taken approximately 1922-23. Golden Wealth School, 1 mile south Of
Selfridge. Back L to R: Jacob Briski, Peter Feist, Ludwig Briski. Middle L to
R: Katie Laintz, ?. Rose Briski, Dorothy Laintz, ?. Front: Anton Feist, Ben
York, Adam Laintz, 21 Kathryn Briski Gustina Nedella, Hilda Laintz, Daniel
Laintz, Agnes Briski, Elizabeth Klingler, Anna Nedella, Rosie Nedella, Mary
Mosset, Tom York.

Picture - Selfridge Public School in 1937-38. Back Row L to R: Annie Bartole,
Kathryn Kahl, Dorothy Caddel, Shirley Nagel, Luella Lorentzon, Fanny Kraft,
Cleo Caddel, 71 Elizabeth Weigel. Front Row L to R: Anton Weisberger, Ila
Swartz, ?, Shirley Krosch, Janice Reardon, Eva Kronberger, Ethel Teeter, Marie
Weigel Rose Jochim, Olga Hepper, Donna Ross.

Picture - Smith School about 1941. Back L to R: Charlie Cerney, Joe Mosset,
Stanley Froelich, Mrs. Froelich, Ferdinand Mosset, Mrs. Mosset, Joe Blotske,
Mrs. Blotske, Mrs. Cerney. 2nd Row L to R: John Mosset, Raymond Oster, Eva
Laintz, Lorraine Froelich, Harvey Oster, Eugene Cerney. 1st Row L to R: Stanley
Froelich, Albert Froelich, Frances Cerney, Gerald Oster on the end

Picture - 1956 Cheerleaders. L to R: Virginia Wuitschick, Dorien Walker, Marie
Vollmuth.

Picture - 1965-66 Cheerleaders. L to R: Valerie Hoerner, Geraldine Mosset, Judy
Blotske, Florence Wuitschick.

Picture - 1975-76 Cheerleaders. Top: Bobbi Hepper. Second: Judy Hepper, Cindy
Hepper. Bottom: Jolene Werner, Laurene Werner.

Picture - 1984-85 Cheerleaders. Back: Bobbi Hepper. Bottom: Karen Blotske, Beth
Kronberg, Cheryl Walker.

"The BLUE BAG"
-PRESENTED BY-
SENIOR CLASS OF SELFRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL  FRIDAY APRIL 17, 1936

--CAST OF CHARACTERS --

Anton McDonald-in search of the Blue Bag  Alfred Pack
George Reynolds-his chauffeur  Malt Froelich
Chattanooga Elvira Livermore-the maid  Viola Rott
Cindy Macklyn-who runs Obadiah  Louise Gayton
Obadiah Macklyn-who runs the hotel  Joe Bartole
Allan Ross-eloping with Enid  Thomas York
Enid Lauton-eloping with Allan  Emma Hepper
Jim Keefer-looking for- Blue Bag  Clifford Smestad
Molly Keefer-also looking for Blue Bag  Ruby Bigger
Letty Long-the actress  Irene Plush
Bill Harrington-U. S. Customs Officer  Oscar, Krosch
Assistant  Frank Engel

SCENE-Lobby of the Macklyn Hotel in a small town in Connecticut.
ACT I  Early Afternoon
ACT II  An Hour Later
ACT III -
  SCENE 1 .  Immediately Following.
  SCENE 2 .  After Supper.
ADMISSION  Children 15 cents Adults 25 cents

Xmas Program At Selfridge School
Selfridge School - Wed. Dec. 23

Primary Grade --- What will you bring by 6 boys and 2 girls-What can they do by
8 girls.

High School Chorus - Song - "Silent Night"

Intermediate Grades - A Christmas Lesson by 6 girls and 5 boys - The Last Year's
Dolls by 7 girls - The Drill of the Toy Soldiers by 12 boys.

High School Chorus - Song - "White Christmas."

Upper Grades - The Coming of the King - a Play - by 12 boys; 14 girls.

High School Chorus - Song - "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear."

Santa Claus Will Be Present-And a sack of goodies for all children - made
possible by the greeting page advertisement by our businessmen and individuals
in cooperation with the Journal. All are welcome!
1942

Picture - 1981-82 Selfridge Grade School. Back Teachers, Carol Comeau, Orville
Quanbeck, Allen Peterson. Back Row L to R: 4th grade, Scott Waliser, MaryLee
Byington, Amy Harris, Wade Hepper, Lee Harsche, Steve Waliser, Richard Feist,
Mike Hoon, Darrell Bigger, Kevin Byington. Row 1 from back L to R: Mark
Vollmuth, Jackie Bigger, Taschell Meier, Jody Waliser, Travis Kelsch, Tracy
Harsche, Wayne See Walker, Thomas DeLong, Kij Rohr, James Wingerter, Melissa
Volk, Shawna Mosset. 2nd row from front L to R: Melissa Waliser, Cherie Walker,
Shelly Vollmuth, Jody Hartman, Juanita Kraft, Mary Ann See Walker Cheryl
Hepper, Monica Schneider, Shelly Harsche. Front Row L to R: Kody Wingerter,
Allen Silbernagel, Darin Feist, Michael Kraft, Corey Hoon, Gary Silbernagel,
Chuck DeLong, Chance Helse.

Picture - Team that went to State Class B Tournament. Back L to R: Marvin
Walker, Mascot; Shelly Waliser, Kayla Waliser, Laurie Laintz, Lisa Kraft, Kam
Utter, Karmen Utter, Bobbi Hepper.  Front L to R: Asst. Coach Blair Cussons,
Karen Blotske, Lee Halsey, Cheryl Walker, Margie Hoon, Coach Jim Gross.

Picture - 1983-84 Boys Varsity Team. Standing L to R: Coach Jim Gross,
Ferdinand Twinn, Kelly Froelich, Robert Schaff, Ted Wingerter, Pat Vollmuth,
Dean Wingerter, Kip Utter. Kneeling L to R: Pat Heinen, Kevin Bahm, Keith
Bonagofsky, Mark Schneider.

Picture - 1974 District 31 Champions. L to R: Kelly Utter, Jackie Mosset, Kim
Utter, Lois Sandland, Jim Gross, Terrie Walker, Vera Laintz, Karen Utter, Sandy
Sandland, Shelly Schneider, and Yvonne Weigel.

Picture - Page Arlene Walker - School Clerk-Treas. 1985

Picture - High School Teachers - Back Row: Blair Cussons, Jim Geiermann, Mr.
Kronberg- Superintendent, Jim Gross, Mr. Lang. Front: Mrs. Gomez, Patti Knutson
1985

Picture - Grade School Teachers - Back: Jim Geiermann, Greg Ova, Mr. Peterson,
Front: Collette Fleck, Mary Ann Gross-Aide, Marian Lofgren. 1985

Christmas Program

TO BE GIVEN BY ST. PHILOMENA'S SCHOOL ON DEC. 19th, AT 8 O'CLOCK P. M. IN THE K.
C. HALL IN SELFRIDGE

Address of Welcome - Theodore Becker
Greetings - Charles Kraft and Lucas Leingang

THE DOLL SHOP
Marie Kraft - German Doll
Mary Kraft - Mamma Doll
Jeanette Froelich - Sunbonnet Doll
Maureen Froelich - French Doll
Loretta Feist - Rag Doll
Pauline Meisel - Negro Doll
Josephine Berger - Japanese Doll
Robert Coyle - Clown Doll
Herbert Becker - Soldier Doll
Donald Mosset - Chinese Doll
Dick Thomas - Boy Blue Doll
Roger Wingerter - Eskimo Doll
James Bertch - Overall Doll
Jerome Kraft - Indian Doll
Larry Kraft - Sailor Doll
Shirley Kraft - Child Doll
John Fleck - Owner of the Shop

STAR DRILL
Betty Kraft, Joan Heinen, Katherine Gross, Shirley Kraft, Alvina Fleck, Betty
Waliser, Wallie Wuitschick, Virginia Wuitschick, Clara Volk, Mary Jane Kraft,
Julia Bachmeier, Sharon Lauinger

(Within Act III) THE SECRET OF CHRISTMAS
Characters
Robert - Giles Heinen
Holly Girl - Sharon Lauinger
Stocking Boy - Oscar Jochim
Candle Boy - Albert Kraft
Bell Girl - Joan Heinen
Carol Girls - Betty Waliser & Alvina Fleck

BIRD'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Carol Bird - Katherine Gross
Donald Bird - Top Lauinger
Mrs. Bird - Darlene Feist
Uncle Jack - Robert Kraft
Elfreda - Helen Feist
Mrs. Ruggles - Rose Silbernagel
Sara Maud - Betty Dillman
Peter Ruggles - Tony Klein
Clement Ruggles - Frank Mosset
Peoria Ruggles - Julia Bachmeier
Kitty Ruggles - Mary Waliser
Cornelius Ruggles - Larry Froelich
Susan Ruggles - Virginia Wuitschick
Eily Ruggles - Betty Kraft
Larry Ruggles - Jerome Dillman
Angel of Death - Clara Volk

ACT I -- Home of the Birds
  Scene I -- Two Days Before Christmas
  Scene II - The Day before Christmas
ACT 11 -Ruggles' Living Room
  Scene I - Afternoon of Christmas Day
  Scene II - An Hour Later
ACT III -- Home of the Birds - Christmas Evening

CAROLERS - (Within Act III) - John Kraft; Jerome Feist; James Meisel; Teddy
Becker; Joe Silbernagel; George Becker; Math Kraft; John Fleck; Mike Waliser;
Charles Froelich; Arsenius Wuitschick; Joe Kraft; Leo Dillman; Edward Volk;
Jesse Jelez; Albert Kraft; Giles Heinen; Charles Mosset; John Thomas.

CHORUS BEHIND STAGE

Susie Gross; Anita McGregor; Helen Waliser; Dolores Fleck; Mary Kraft, Dolores
Thomas; Alvina Fleck; Wallie Wuitschick; Jerome Feist; John Thomas; Math Kraft;
John Fleck: James Meisel; Jessi Jelez; Teddy Becker; Joe Silbernagel, etc.

PIANO SELECTIONS WILL BE PLAYED BETWEEN ACTS BY THE VARIOUS MUSICAL
PUPILS

FAREWELL ADDRESS  ARSENIUS WUITSCHICK

DID is a word of achievement,
WON'T is a word of retreat,
MIGHT is a word of bereavement,
CAN'T is a word of defeat,
OUGHT is a word of duty,
TRY is a word of each hour,
WILL is a word of beauty,
CAN is a word of power,
CAN DO is a phrase of progress.

"A QUITTER NEVER WINS - A WINNER NEVER QUITS"

I started coaching at Selfridge High School in their 1974-75 Boys Basketball
Season. In fact, I coached for two seasons before I received by Bachelor of
Science in teaching from Northern State. But in the past ten years I've seen
many fine athletes go through our school. We took many games on the chin at
first. One year we lost every game we played. But as the seasons came and went,
the kids started to realize that little schools could compete against larger
schools and win! They just had to work a little harder and have a little more
determination to make up for the insecurity they felt for being a smaller
school. They finally realized that on the court it was still five against five.
They started to believe in themselves.

I can't begin to mention all the kids that I've dealt with in the past, but I'm
going to mention a few that I especially remember, and the reason why they
stick out in my memory. My first example- Boys Basketball.  Bernie Bonagofsky -
He blocks the shot of a player from Regent. The same player shoots again,
Bernie blocks again -- an this time the player from Regent was shooting at our
basket! Bradley Feist - 5'1", who at the time was an 8th grader, stole the ball
from a taller opponent at 6'4". Bradley stole the ball and knocked it between
his opponent's legs.  Kim Rohr - Driving for the basket and there was no one
within ten feet of him. He began to give head fakes, at the same time he began
to stumble and ran smack into the wall.  Jeff Tuntland - always forgot his
uniform or brought the wrong one.  Kevin Utter - Scored 41 points in one game.
Ted Wingerter - Forgot his contacts and asked which quarter it was.  Tracy
Harsche - 5'0", asking if it's all right if he slam-dunks one during the game.
and last but not least,  Kip Utter and Pat Vollmuth - Practicing basketball at
11:00 p.m. in the gym.

Now the girls were not without their moments either. I was constantly telling:
Susan Hepper - To "slow down or she'd have a heart attack." Karmen Utter -
Always had to be told "We wear white at home and colored away. Karmen, please
tie your shoes!" and Bobbi Hepper's favorite line was "stop at my house, I
forgot something."  Shelly Waliser - "Jump"  Laurie Laintz - "Laurie, you have
to dribble before you move both feet, and you can't dribble through people, you
have to go around them."  Kinda Rohr - Best sixth person in basketball. Kayla
Waliser's first basket.

The girls were undefeated in their regular season with 17 wins and no losses in
1983. They won the Region 8 Tournament and participated in the North Dakota
State Class B Girls Basketball Tournament. We went into the Tournament with a
record of 23 wins and 0 losses. We received 8th place. The past four seasons,
we have compiled a record of 75 wins and 13 losses for our Varsity Team. I was
honored with the Southwestern Girls Basketball Coach of the Year Award in the
1983-84 season. The girls also received a first place award for female sports
team of the year for basketball in 1984. My nine-year basketball record is 129
wins and 37 losses.

We've heard Howard Cosell's comments on all the great teams, Jimmy the Greek,
and all the players he'd have on his team, or John Madden's All-Madden Team.
Here's a list I have compiled for an All Boys Basketball Team and All Girls
Basketball Team from my own dealings with them and from past records and
comments from past coaches.

Boys Roster - Guards - Kevin Utter, Fred Vollmuth, Kip Utter, Rodney Walker,
Bradley Feist - Centers - Charles Braun, Ted Wingerter - Forwards - Jack &
Jerry Vollmuth, Jeff Tuntland, Kim Rohr, Marvin Walker

Girls Roster - Guards - Kelly Utter, Cheryl Walker, Karen Utter, Bobbi Hepper,
Vera Reindal, Susan Hepper - Centers - Laurie Laintz, Lois Sandland - Forwards -
 Shelly Waliser, Kam Utter, Karmen Utter, Kinda Rohr

All of these, along with a lot more too numerous to mention, deserve a lot of
praise for the time they put in for something they believed in and I believe,
really enjoyed. My Miss Basketball of Selfridge High would be Kam Utter. My Mr.
Basketball would be Kip Utter. These two, I believe, were the two most complete
players I've worked with.

The Selfridge High School Chieftains have given their school and community a
sense of pride that wasn't always there. I remember when I first came, the
common remark before a game was "we can't win" or "we'll get blown away" or
"their school is bigger than ours." They really felt they didn't have a chance
of winning. For me, this was one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome.
They didn't have any faith in themselves. Many times I felt we were beaten
before we even went on the court or stepped onto the track field. Another
problem was their training and practices. They had no self-discipline. The main
attitude was just to go to the games and play, go to the track meet just to get
an afternoon off. Practice was just something you had to go to because the
coach told you to.

Now the athletic students of Selfridge believe in themselves and have the
self-desire to go after what they want and usually achieve their goals. They
have learned that through hard work they can accomplish things and fulfill
their ambitions. Attitudes have reversed, self-confidence is common and total
composure now make up a Selfridge athlete.

I've always felt that you must be a good student first in order to become a
good athlete. When I first came to this school, it was unheard of to take a
book home. There was something wrong if you did. At the time the students felt
that it didn't really matter, all you had to do was pass.

Times and attitudes have changed and with them so have the students. We now
have more success in our Athletic Department and our Grade Point Average is
much higher than it was ten years ago. I'm very proud of the progress we have
made in sports and academics. Our parents and community have helped a great
deal by supporting the students in their efforts. I'm personally very proud of
the athletes I have worked with in the past. Many have gone to their own
successes and failures which is only a natural part of living. I feel that
athletics help people deal with success and with failure and teaches them that
you can experience both and still remain a satisfied and happy person. And
also, if you've done your best, then there is no failure.

I, myself, have enjoyed working with the students in the past ten years. I have
learned, as well as taught. I can only hope that the coming years will be as
fulfilling as the past years.
Jim Gross, Selfridge Coach and teacher

MR. GROSS - OUR COACH

He's not so very handsome
And we know he talks a lot
But he's the guy to come to
When our team is in a spot.

If it's courage that we're needing
Or consolation is our fate
He gives everything he has
The best coach in the state.

If it's advice we do not want
He nearly blows a fuse
But the thing we thought we didn't want
We find we sure can use.

He's a soft touch for all us girls
When ever we are in need
He helps out in adversity
In word as well as deed.

He knows how coaching should be done
Sometimes his patience is quite short
For any one of us who's lazy
It's laps around the court.

He worries about all the girls
As though we were his own
And always helps when ev'r he can
We know we're not alone.

With old and worn-out smelly trunks
And hair that's never neat
With "determined sweat" smeared across his face
And unmatched socks upon his feet.

He trains us without mercy
Just makes us want to fight
But in the last analysis
He always comes out right.

He's our coach and we love him
And we think he can't be beat
He's a cockle-burr to other teams
But to us he's mighty sweet.

Written by Judith Walker for Mr. Jim Gross Selfridge Coach and Teacher

Picture - Back L to R: Daum Wingerter, Connie Wingerter, Lois Sandland, Coach
Jim Gross, Mary Vetter, Kelly Utter, Michelle Schneider. Front L to R: Vera
Laintz, Karen Utter, Terri Walker, JoLee Mosset. Taken 1978. The basketball
team served for Coach Jim Gross's wedding reception in thee basketball uniforms.

OUR GIRLS

Let's all join hands and celebrate
Everyone in our small town
The Chieftains Team we know is great
All though the press let us down.,

The girls bright eyes and winning smiles
Are like golden rays of sunshine
Their laughter rings as they come out
And all of Selfridge stands up to shout.

The Chieftains fans sit in the stands
With expectant looks upon their faces
Hearts so filled with pride and joy
While cheering and clapping in their places.

See the happy, shinning faces
Hear the sounds of cheer
Made by our girls playing
In the tournament this year.

While the basketballs are flying
Hear the shouts of glee
Running, dribbling down the court
As jolly as can be.

Some are jumping in the air
As high as they can go
Others are standing at the line
To shoot a good free-throw.

Now we see a perfect shot
Fly through the air halfway
The ball must go through the hoop
To win the game today.

Wilder and wilder Selfridge grew
As faster and faster the basketball flew
Hotter and hotter the team became
As the crowd yelled out "It's our game."

As the game draws near the end
And the score is close once more
The girls toss that winning ball
As 23 times they've done before.

My such joyful sights to see
What pleasant sounds to hear
Made by our girls winning
The Regional Championship this year.

Written by Judith Walker for the 1983 Girls Class B Regional Basketball
Championship

7 PUPILS OF SELFRIDGE SCHOOL WILL BE PRESENTED WITH DIPLOMAS FRI., MAY 29

PROGRAM

Selfridge Public School

Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises

MAY 29, 1931

Welcome - Marian Smith
Charge to the Seventh Grade - Ella Krois
Parting Tribute - Viola Rott
Piano Solo - Dorothy Merchant
Farewell - Ethel Wodlinger

Graduation Address - 0. H. Belknapp, McIntosh, S.D.
Presentation of Class - H. E. Thormodsgaard
Presentation of Diplomas - Anton Engel
Class Flower-American Beauty Rose.
Class Color--Rose and Silver

Class Roll
Dorothy Merchant
Gladys Lorentzon
Ethel Wodlinger
Marion Smith
Anna Kraft Ella Krois
Bertie Jochim

"Stay on the level" said the square,
"Hold your tongue" said the shoe.
"Stay smooth" said the iron,
"Keep a keen eye" said the needle,
"Don't come unstrung" said the clothesline,
"Control your temper" said the chisel,
"Hold fast to what you have" said the pulley,
"Keep your chin up" said the jack,
"Grasp every opportunity" said the pincers.

SECRET TO SUCCESS
"Take pains," said the Window,
"Keep Cool" said the lee.
"Drive hard," said the Hammer,
"Be up to Date," said the Calendar,
"Never be led," said the Pencil,
"Keep your head," said the Pin,
"Be sharp," said the knife.
"Make light around you," said the Fire,
"Stick to it," said the Glue,
"Be bright," said the lamp,
"Know your lesson," said the Book.

Selfridge School - CARNIVAL

Saturday, May 16th

Beginning At 8 o'clock Sharp

1930

PR0GRAM - A BARGAIN'S A BARGAIN

A ONE-ACT FARCE

Characters (In Order of their first appearance)

Grace Brown-Wilma Stromberg - Monty's Wife
Clara Smith-Lucy Wolfer - Her Friend
Monty Brown-Roy Wead - A Young Businessman
Alec Smith-Charles Merchant - Clara's Husband
Anna Howe-Ella Krois - A friend of Grace & Clara
Fred Howe-Roy Smith - Her Husband
PLACE-Browns' Apartment In Chicago.  TIME--October

BOOTHS & STANDS
Lunch Stand - Police - For Men Only - Grab Bag - Black Bottom - Cane Stand -
Photographer - Music Nook - Beauty Parlor - Fishing Stand - Hit the Basket -
Novelty Stand - Abra ca Dabra - Pop Corn Stand - Fortune Teller - Movies 2nd
floor - Museum of Wonders - That Strange Whoozit - Mice Swimming Match - Three
Ring Dog Show - A Trip Through Hades

Selfridge

Selfridge was quite a busy place
When it was at its best
But many changes have been made
And it's pioneers laid to rest.

It was started in the early days
When our fathers tilled the land
They raised the best of families
And all the work was done by hand.

Some remained upon this land
Others felt the need to roam
But often they look back again
To the prairies they call home.

The years have gone by swiftly
Seventy-five of the very best
So Selfridge we salute you
Your sons all count you blest.
JJW

CHURCHES

There's a little church that nestles
With it's doorway facing west
And it overlooks the dearest spot
Where our many loved ones rest.

The hands that framed and built it
Now sleep beneath the sod,
But to us, that know its story
T'is a treasured house of God.

It has seen our babies christened
And our sons and daughters wed.
It has heard our anguished weeping
When we parted from our dead.

Through our lives we'll ever love it.
In our hearts no spot can be
So blessed or as holy
To many such as we.

And even though we worship
In another church more grand
We seem closer to our Savior
By that little piece of land.

Where sleep our many loved ones
And we offer up a prayer
That when God calls our souls home
They will lay our bodies there

Beside that humble little church
With it's ever welcome door
To rest in peace eternal
With our loved ones evermore.  Amen

Picture - St. Philomena Church 1985.

ST. PHILOMENA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Please refer to page 29 for more information on St. Philomena Church.
In 1890 masses were read by Fr. Bernard in what was then called Goose Camp, but
later was named Selfridge. Then in 1900 Goose Camp was designated as a Station,
that is a place where masses were said at regular times. There was no church
building at the time. Other priests who served here were Frs. Ambrose and
Vincent. In 1915 the church at Selfridge was designated as a mission church; in
1919 St. Philomena Parish was incorporated. Fr. Othmar Buerckler was the first
priest to live here at the St. Philomena Parish. A basement was constructed for
a church building in 1929; in 1931 the upper part of the church was added; in
1932 the completed church was dedicated. Fr. Boniface was resident pastor at
the time the construction of the church building was taking place.

He carried out a plan whereby people all over the nation were given an
opportunity to "buy a brick" for the new office. It is said that Henry Ford,
Sr. and Andrew Mellom, among others, sent contributions.  Some of the first
nuns who served in Fort Yates were Sr. Staphine Michelsberger, Sr. Margaret
Mary, Sr. Evangelista, Sr. Anaclete Fischer, Sr. Raphael Zurmuechle, and Sr. De
Sales Ychle.

People who entered religious orders from Selfridge are: Sr. M. Daniel (Dorothy
Laintz), Selfridge Sr. M. Scholastica (Rose Dillman), Selfridge Sr. M. Emily
(Emily Meisel), Selfridge.

The three nuns listed above are from the Order of St. Benedict.

The list below names the priests who have served at St. Philomena's at Selfridge:

Prior to 1890  Visiting priests at Goose Camp
1900     Fr. Bernard Strassmaier, Fr. Ambrose
1915     Fr. Vincent (Mission)
1919     Fr. Othmar Buerkler
1923-24  Fr. Gregory Henninger
1923-43  Fr. Boniface Simmen
1943-51  Fr. Victor Heinen
1951     Fr. George Splonskowski
1956-60  Fr. Jerome Mundt
1960-61  Fr. Clement Mengelkock
1962     Fr. Frederick Mundt
1962     Fr. Bartholomew Stovik
1964     Fr. Joseph Splonskowski
1969     Fr. Aloysius Bittman
1973     Fr. Wilfred Splonskowski
1982     Fr. Raphael Stovik
1984     Fr. Edwin Wehner

Taken from South of the Cannonball by May Hinton

Picture - Religion Class 1985: Standing L to R: Missy Waliser, Chuck Delong,
J.D. Wray, Tom Delong, Tony Vetter. 2nd row: Shannon Mosset, Tashal Meier, Ray
Kraft, Mike Kraft, Chris Volk. 3rd row: Lee Vetter, Matt Hoon, Brian Jochim,
Steve Jochim, Christe Vetter. 4th row: Jodie Kelsch, Juanita Kraft, Cherie
Walker, Michelle Vollmuth. 5th row: Darin Feist, Shanae Bonagofsky, Melinda
Landeis, Dustin Kraft, Chris Delong, Loren Wray, LaWanda Kraft. Bottom row:
Benji St. John, Alex Azure, Kris Jochim, Craig Waliser, Jessica Reiker, Shayla
Meier, Jamie Laintz.

A smile is a light in the window of your face which shows that your heart is at
home.

Nothing the heart gives away is gone ... it is kept in the hearts of others.

Picture - First St. Philomena Catholic Church, built in 1916.

Picture - First St. Philomena Parish House. Taken in 1943. L. to R. Bernadine
[Heinen] Wingerter and Eva Volk.

SELFRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The Selfridge Congregational Church was started on or about the date of
November 1, 1919, with Rev. W.J. Conrad as minister. It was incorporated on
November 9, 1921 with 39 members. Among the charter members were Fred Rott,
James B. Smith, and Henry Sandland. At first the group met in homes or in one
of a trio of rural school buildings that had been moved into Selfridge and were
being used as facilities for the various grades of the Selfridge Public School.
Later the group purchased the building popularly known as the West Building
when it was vacated upon the completion of the new brick building in 1926. The
one room structure was turned around and remodeled, with a cement foundation
beneath it. All of which took a number of years to accomplish. At about this
time Rev. W.T. Boyd served as the pastor. The church was a mission church and
as such was partially supported by the Congregational Board of Home Missions.

In 1942 the congregation joined with the Congregational churches of Solen,
Shields, and Flasher and the Carson Presbyterian Church to form what they
called the "Flasher Larger Parish". At that time Rev. Charles Lee was serving
all four churches. He and his successor, Rev. Allan Inglis, used an airplane to
commute between the churches. The Parish aided in the purchase of the airplane
and it was used whenever weather permitted. After Rev. Inglis left it was
almost impossible to get a minister to serve so many churches. For a time
Selfridge Congregational shared pastors with the local Baptist congregation,
but when they ceased functioning there was a difficult time until Rev. Roland
Richter came to serve as pastor of the three Congregational churches in this
area. Meanwhile Flasher had drawn away from the Flasher Larger Parish and had
joined in with another church to share pastor. Eventually Solen, Shields and
Selfridge Congregational churches organized the Trinity S Parish and that union
lasted until the Selfridge church closed it's doors due to factors that
decreased the membership.

The next step for the Selfridge Congregational Church was to affiliate with the
Fort Yates Community Church. Rev. Richter then served the Fort Yates church
which included the former Selfridge church members. Later Rev. Richter was
asked to include the Flasher Congregational Church members when their
association with another church ceased. The Flasher Parish Council was formed
in November of 1970 to include the Flasher church along with Shields, Solen and
Fort Yates.

When the Selfridge Congregational Church was dissolved, the building was sold
to the Selfridge School District and for a time was used for a lunchroom and
for classes.

Ministers who have served Congregational and cooperating churches within the
Flasher Larger Parish, Trinity S Parish, or the Flasher Parish Council are:
Rev. W.J. Conrad, Rev. William Jorgenson, Rev. Clarence L. Covell, Rev. Charles
Lee, Rev. Marvin A. Rice, Rev. Allan Inglis, Rev. Richard Braund, Rev. Otto
Feisel, Rev. W.T. Boyd, Rev. Roland Richter, Rev. Peter Doherty, Student
Ministers:, Robert S. Alward, David King, John Kingsbury, James Wadsworth, John
Petterson, John Preston, Ellsworth Cummins
"South of the Cannonball"

Please refer to page 27 for more information on the Congregational Church.

Picture - Biggers, Mattsom, Umbers, Heisers, Collis, Cerneys, Todds and
McGregors. Sunday School.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Picture - The Golden Wealth School, located 1 mile south and 1/2 mile east of
the Dale Hepper farm. This school was used for church services in the 20's and
30's. This picture taken in about 1926-27 on Sunday. Rudolph, Ted, Emanuel,
Henry Hepper families, also the Kiemelie family and others.

People of the Baptist faith in and around Selfridge held church services in the
different homes of the early pioneers. More often than not, the people had no
regular pastor, so the men of the households would conduct the services
themselves. In the early twenties, they held their services in different
country schoolhouses such as the Fuhrman and the Goehring schools in the Walker
district, and also the Golden Wealth School. Reverend Otto Lohse from
McLaughlin would conduct these services. This practice continued until the
early to mid-thirties.

In the mid-thirties some people of the Baptist faith held church services in
the Walker Hardware, now called the K.C. Hall, with Reverend Klath, a student
Baptist Pastor. After that the services were once again held in the Goehring
School located about two miles northwest of the present site of the Albert
Fried farm. These services were held there until 1947 when the parishioners
bought a vacant Catholic church building that stood in Keldron, S.D. It was
moved into Selfridge and the people of the church remodeled the structure. They
also readied a home across the street from the church for use as a parsonage.

Baptisms usually took place at the West Dam and the Sam Walker Dam. Before
that, the old creek near the Oscar Schmeichel farm in McLaughlin was used as
the site for baptisms. Earlier days the Oak Creek was also used.

The First Baptist Congregation dedicated their church on May 24, 1948. Rev.
Alex Sootzman was their pastor. Mrs. John Walker played the piano for both
church and Sunday School from the time of its dedication until the Walker
family moved from Selfridge in 1959. After that, Letha Hepper was the main
pianist with the help of several other members of the church .

In September of 1955, improvements were made in the church. The bell was
installed in the tower and velvet curtains were added to the front stage of the
church. Partitions for the Sunday school were put in and a storage closet
built.

The Baptist Church began a project in 1955 called "Gods Acres". They seeded
approximately 55 acres of land south of Selfridge with members donating their
equipment, and others

furnishing the gas and oil. en doing the work at that time were Art Walker,
Lawrence Walker, Wilbur Snyder and Jim Walker. Others helped in the following
years.

Under the direction of Rev. Edinger, the first and only youth choir was formed
with fifteen voices. They sang at Easter and Christmas cantatas as well as on
Sunday morning church services. They also sang in churches of McIntosh and
McLaughlin.

Later, for a time, the Baptists shared ministers with the Congregationalists,
alternating the place of worship from one church to the other each Sunday. In
1969, the Baptist Church was dissolving as it had no pastor and the membership
was scattering. Their building was sold to George Walker, Jr. who made it over
into an apartment building. The parsonage was also sold. Those members who had
not moved away began to attend services in McLaughlin. The Baptist ministers
who served in the church after it was dedicated are as follows:

1948-51  Rev. Alex Sootzman
1951-54  Rev. Norman Miller
1954-58  Rev. Bernard Edinger
1958-60  Rev. David Littke
1960-64  Rev. Otto Feisel
George Walker Jr. - John Walker Jr.

Please refer to page 26 for more information on the First Baptist Church.

Picture - 1964 Bible School Class:

Picture - Baptist Church when first moved into town before remodeling.

Picture - Children of Herman Oster, Charles Whipple, Wilbur Snyder, Son Walker,
George Walker Jr., Calvin Hepper, Rudy Hepper and Art Walker.

Love was the original heart transplant.

A good man forgives, a wise man forgets, but a great forgets that he forgave.

Congregational Church--Dec. 25

The Sunday School classes will give their annual Christmas program on Christmas
night, Dec. 25 at 8 P.M., as follows:

"Joy To The World" -Song -Audience
"I Love The Stars" Ronald Gayton
Trimming  The Christmas Tree by Beginners Class
"Looking Out For Baby" by Denver Bay Mattson
"A Christmas Speech" by Sharon Mattson
"Away In A Manger'' by Beginners
"Good Night" Reuben Adam
"Lighting The Christmas Candles" by Junior Class
"David's Watch" Marvin Feichtner
"The Names of Jesus" by the Young People's Class
"Nativity Scene" by the Young People's class
"Christmas Message".  Rev. Boyd

Congregational Church Christmas Program - 1942

ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
The following information was taken from "South of the Cannonball" by May Hinton
In Selfridge a community church was started with Reverend Claude Phillio as
pastor and the services were held in the Congregational Church building. The
congregation then decided to build their own building. Chester Dutton donated
two city blocks for the site. In 1929 they completed the basement and held
services in this basement until the church building was completed in 1941. In
1930 the parsonage was ready. In the year 1931 the membership agreed to become
an Assembly of God Church.

This small group has produced four evangelists and two pastors. They are- Lloyd
Wead and his brother Roy Wead, sons of pioneer residents Mr. and Mrs. J.K.
Wead; Philip Walker, son of early settlers Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, Sr.; and
Art Pfitzer, son of former residents of Selfridge, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pfitzer.

The Assembly of God Church has it's own parsonage situated beside the church
itself. There have been quite a few ministers down through the years. Following
is a list with the names only partially in consecutive order, and the names as
complete as possible:

Claude W. Phillio, Charles Deck, L. Brown, J. Eytzen, Kent, Carl Hines.
Rothermill (Louis?), Florence Engstrand, Mrs. Renning, August Gaub, Mr.
Renning,  Arthur Pfitzer, Abrahamson, Moos, M. Miller, Philip Walker, Edwin
Jarvis,  Irwin, Oscar Oster, Lonnie Johnson, Dailey, Paul Biffert, H. Johnson,
Barbara Stansbury, Grant, Earl Moore, Brother Buckley, Charles Slater Please
refer to page 28 for more information on The Assembly of God Church.

Picture - Assembly of God Church and parsonage. 1985

FORMER SELFRIDGE LADY COMPOSES RELIGIOUS SONG

The following religious song was composed recently by Mrs. J.K. Wead  of New
Underwood. S.D., a former  Selfridge lady, and this newspaper was given the
honor to print same from Mrs. Wead who has the copyright. Aiding Mrs. Wead in
composing the song, which is now in use in many parts of the country, was Miss
Evelyn Berg, who a year ago conducted religious services In Selfridge at the
Gospel Tabernacle for a time.  Many copies of this song was printed, and has
been distributed. This song will now become famous In our county, we are sure,
where Mrs. Wead with her husband and family resided for so many years.

For Me and For You

Copyright, 1960, by Mrs. J.K. Wead, New Underwood, S. Dak.
Mrs. J.K. Wead Evelyn Berg

1. They crowned Him with thorns, they spat in His face,
They mocked Him the whole night thru; But His purpose on earth they
could not thwart, he suffered for me and for you.

2. They led Him to a place prepared for the vile, Our
Savior so tender and true; He had done nothing wrong, in
Him was no guile, He died then for me and for you.

3. O the place of the skull as been hallowed since then, Since He
gave of His life-blood so free,  Saying, " Father, forgive, they know
not what they do," He died then for you and for me.

4. Will you spit in the face of the dear Son of God? He
offers salvation to thee; Come, kneel at His feet and
crown Him your King, For He died for you and for me.

Chorus

For me and for you, For me and for you, The Savior so tender and true,
Was led as a lamb to the slaughter one day And died there forms and for you.

Picture - Assembly of God Sunday School.

Merry Christmas
ST. PHILOMENA'S PRIVATE SCHOOL WILL PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM ON DECEMBER 16th, AT 8:00 O'CLOCK P.M., IN THE WINGERTER HALL IN
SELFRIDGE.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME BY CONTRIBUTING A GENEROUS DONATION.  1946

Christmas Program

I. Tis The Merry Christmas Time-Song  Chorus
II. I Am An American-Song  Chorus
III. Presents For Jesus-Playlet  Primary Grades
  Myron - Joseph Kraft, Marjorie - Virginia Wuitschick, Donny - James Vollmuth
  Jerry - Teddy Becker, Marlene - Shirley Wingerter, Mary - Alvina Fleck, Roger
  - Frank Mosset, Lorraine - Julie Ann Bachmeier
  Visiting Children:
  Larry Froelich; Oscar Jochim; David Froelich; Charles Froelich; Charles
  Wuitschick; Clara Volk: Alice Bonagofski, Betty Volk; Walburga Wuitschick.
IV. Signs of Spring - Piano Duet Marie and Anna Volk
  White Seal's Lullaby - Piano Solo   Marie Volk
  The Clocks - Piano Solo  Anna Volk
THREE ACT PLAY
V. The Magic Star of Love - Upper Grades
  Mother, and Star-Lady - Helen Kraft
  Betty, her Daughter - Betty Dillman
  Billy, her Son - Leo Volk
   Visitors:
   Jack - Jerome Feist, Harold - Andrew Wuitschick, Kitty - Mary Waliser, Nell -
   Rosemary Silbernagel, Nena - Helen Schneider, Mary - Magdalene Wuitschick
   Stumbling Blocks:
   Cheat - Rose Bonagofski, Copy-Cat - Elmer Marshall, Selfish - Anna Volk,
   Ignorance - Donald Feist, Fibs - Peter Kraft, Dirty-Face - Darlene Feist,
   Cruelty - Jack Schneider, Susie-Snob - Susie Gross, Johnny-Brag - Lyle Adams
   Helping Hands: Honesty - Marie Blotsky, Truth - Magdalene Wuitschick, Health -
   Helen Feist, Kindness - Eva Bonagofski
   Blessed Virgin - Johanna Feist
   St. Joseph - Edward Geiger
   Shepherds - James Meisel and Anton Fergel
VI. Drifting--Piano Solo - Frank Mosset

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL

Picture - 1963 Assembly of God Sunday School children of Warren and Robert Lund
and George W. Walker.

Special People and Events

The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains and rivers and cities;
but fill them with special times and special people and the earth for us
becomes an inhabited garden of beautiful, living creations. The events and
people, though they are distant in either time or miles, remain close to us in
spirit.

It is the traditional aspects of daily life, a mixture of memory and material
objects, that live on leaving a legacy to the future of who we are and what
we've been.

ABOUT PAGEANTS

Teenagers living in small communities are often heard saying, "Oh, I wish there
was more to do."

In the spring of 1980-81 and also 1982, Dawn and Connie Wingerter were asked if
they would be interested in pageant competition. In the beginning they were
rather reluctant, but after much persuasion, they decided to do some
investigation. They learned about the scholarships the winners receive, and
they saw the beautiful trophies, and the opportunity to travel could be fun.
But, they also learned that they would have many responsibilities.

Contestants must maintain a "B" or better accumulative grade average. They are
judged on poise, personality, grooming, and a speech or talent presentation as
well as scholastic and civic achievement. They must do volunteer service for a
community or charitable organization and the hours must be documented.

Both girls were quite active in most high school sports, also cheerleading.
Dawn practiced karate in college while Connie played football. So competition
was no stranger to them. They participated in the high school choir, swing
choir, church, college choir, and were both involved with competition in music
contests, plus they took voice lessons. They also had active parts in school
plays. This was all helpful. They learned long ago that in all competition
there must be losers as well as winners, and good sportsmanship is very
important, so they decided to compete.

Picture - MISS NORTH DAKOTA TEENWORLD CONNIE WINGERTER

Much time was put into volunteer service. They decided since they both enjoy
music, they would volunteer their services for community church choirs. Their
good friend, "Jim Fischer", was very helpful with this project. He was also one
of the winners in the State Music Contest. They sang in eight churches, several
times at St. Philomena's in Selfridge, and sang for several weddings. Their
music kept them all very busy.

More volunteer service hours were accumulated by helping with the religious
education program in Selfridge. This is something that they did before and
during pageant involvement. Connie also did several hours of volunteer service
at the School of Hope in Bismarck.

Pageant contestants must have sponsors. Connie and Dawn are very grateful for
the support many people gave them. State Teenworld Pageant competition was in
Aberdeen, S.D. They had two days of rehearsal, fun, and excitement. In 1981
Dawn was First Runner Up, she also won the talent award. In 1982 Connie won the
Miss North Dakota Teenworld Title.

National competition for the National Teenworld Pageant, was held in Orlando,
Florida. Each contestant had to represent her state in a State Costume. Since
North Dakota was number one in the production of honey, Connie decided to
represent North Dakota in a honey bee costume. This was made by her neighbor,
Eva Kelsch. Mrs. Kelsch did a very good job making the costume and received
many compliments. Connie was congratulated for doing an excellent job of
representing North Dakota at the National Teenworld Pageant. She was offered
the State Directors Contract. Dawn was asked to be her assistant. They both
decided college must come first and perhaps later in life, they can become
pageant involved again.

Picture - Dawn Wingerter, Selfridge, N.D. was first runner up and also won the
talent award in the 1981 North Dakota Teenworld Pageant competition. Dawn
surprised the audience during the talent competition by coming on stage dressed
as the Singing Nun. She sang the song "Dominic", and also played the guitar and
piano.

MY COUNTRY

Dear God, please protect our Beautiful Country.
Thank you for letting America be the land of freedom and opportunity.
Let our Government always be strong, and please guide
Our Leaders all the day long.
Let All Nations know we really care,
We want to help-we want to share,
We believe in justice, we try to be fair.
Grateful for your many gifts, we'll always be,
We love America-We love being free.
Please help all Men find peace and unity,
Let every Nations Motto Be:
"In God We Trust,"
Please God, Bless All Of Us.

BY DAWN WINGERTER This poem was used for the talent competition.

CORAL GAYTON DAY
Friends and fellow co-workers, presented Coral Gayton with a plaque and a
corsage on October 20, 1973 which was designated as "Coral Gayton Day". She was
recognized for her many years of service to education, (forty plus years), most
of which was spent in Sioux County. Over 100 people were in attendance,
including her whole family, for the open house and the banquet held at the
Selfridge Public School. The guest speaker was Dr. Lowell Jensen, who at that
time was Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction for North Dakota.

Coral came to Sioux County in the thirties and her various teaching positions
took her all over Sioux County such as Solen, Fort Yates, Shields, Selfridge
and a number of country schools. Coral was elected Sioux County Superintendent
of Schools in 1952, a position which she held until her retirement in 1972;
twenty years. An interesting note, is the fact that all through her career,
Coral never learned to drive a car. She had the patience and helpfulness of her
husband, Hank, who drove her to all the schools in which she taught and to her
job at Fort Yates every day.
Pat Laubach

Picture - Hank Gayton Family: L to R: Hank Jr., Ronnie, Coral, Hank, and Karen.

Picture - May and Ralph Hinton.

MAY HINTON RETIREMENT PARTY
At two p.m. on May 18, 1969 a community get-together was held in the Selfridge
High School gymnasium in honor of May Hinton who was retiring after having
taught about 23 years in the local school. She served five and a half years as
Sioux County Superintendent of Schools during that time. The bleachers were
lined with former and present students, parents, teachers, school board members
and friends from Selfridge, Solen, Fort Yates, Shields, McLaughlin, McIntosh,
Morristown, Flasher, Mandan and Bismarck.

The event had been planned by fellow teachers, school board members and various
local people. Kenneth Erickson served as Master of Ceremonies, Rev. Roland
Richter pronounced the Invocation and the Benediction, Bernard Braun, President
of the Selfridge School District, presented a plaque; local friends brought
decorated cakes and cookies for a reception; a representative of the student
body presented a large silver tray engraved with this inscription: "The true
greatness of education is in those qualities which constitute the greatness of
the teacher. Thank You, Mrs. Hinton. Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen and
Eighth Grade, 1969".

The plaque presented by Mr. Braun designated the high school library as
hereinafter to be called the May Hinton Library. It bore the inscription, "The
May Hinton Library." In appreciation for the years of dedicated service in the
field of education. The Selfridge Community." The cooperating organizations
were the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Christian Mothers, Betterment
Club, Star Homemakers, Town and Country Homemakers, Selfridge Homemakers, and
the Selfridge Congregational Women's Fellowship.

There was a beautiful little red schoolhouse, a decoupage Teacher's Prayer,
flowers, many cards and countless spoken good wishes. After the program, Mrs.
Hinton attempted to express her profound gratitude for all of the honors
tendered to her which she would never forget.

If you don't like life,
It's the way you're livin',
A little less takin',
A little more givin',
A little less hatin',
A little more lovin',
A little more helpin',
Not so much shovin',
And not so much strife
And soon you will be
In love with life.

ALFRED PACK
In 1981, Alfred Pack retired from his position as janitor of the Selfridge
Public School after 33 dedicated years. He was hired by the school board in
1948, filling a vacancy which was left by his father Alfred Pack Sr.

Alfred did many things for the faculty, the students and the school which was
above and beyond the duties of a custodian. On Awards Day in 1981, he was
presented with a ribbon and a certificate which was made by the teachers and
students in recognition for all the things he did for them which he wouldn't
have had to do, and which were not in line with his job.

Alfred was well liked and respected by everyone and never found any job or
errand too trivial for him to fulfill. The day Alfred left Selfridge he was
missed by the whole community as well as the teachers and students, and he
still is.

MY MAIL ROUTE
I have been delivering the mail to the Selfridge Post Office for the past 34
years. I started my Star Route mail route on July 1, 1950, with McIntosh, S.D.,
as the end of my route. Then in 1951 my route was changed to McLaughlin, S.D. I
delivered mail to the post offices at Raleigh, Freda, Shields, Selfridge, and
McLaughlin, where I met the train, which at that time carried the mail. I
picked up the mail off the train and brought it back to the same post offices
and picked up the mail they had to go, and again putting it on the Northern
Pacific Train going through Flasher.

In 1960, the train discontinued carrying the mail and it was delivered by
truck, called the Metro- System. In July, 1960, my route was changed to Fort
Yates; which was my layover point. I arrived there at 8 A.M. and departed at 5
P.M., serving the same post offices as I did before. During my layover time I
worked at Harold and Sophia Luger's bar, where I got acquainted and made many
friends in the Fort Yates area. Many of them, I still cherish.

In July of 1970, my route again was changed; and I no longer went to Fort
Yates, but my layover was Selfridge and still is at the present time. My
arrival time is 8 A.M. and departure is 3:45 P.M. I spend my layover time again
working in a bar. I started working at Joe's Lounge which was opened by Joe
Hartman in June, 1970. In 1981 Joe sold the bar to George Feist, where I am
still employed at the present time. I am still serving the post offices at
Raleigh, Shields and Selfridge, plus mail box delivery between Selfridge and
Porcupine.

I have met many wonderful people through the years I have been at Selfridge. I
enjoyed working for Joe Hartman and am enjoying working for George and with my
many wonderful friends. I have had many experiences over the 35 years of being
a mail carrier.

Picture - Eugene Klein - Star Route Mail Carrier.

My pickup needed repairing, one day approximately in 1954, at McLaughlin which
caused me to come home after dark. As I was going down the Black Tongue Hill on
No. 6, my lights went out and I went down about a 500-ft. embankment and dived
into a gully. In spite of being hurt, I did work my way up the road. While
leaning on the guardrail, one of Tom Lauinger's sons, Joe, came by, picked me
up and took me to a doctor. I was laid up for several weeks, during which time
my wife carried the mail.

Another morning on my way to Fort Yates, it was 35 degrees below zero with a 25
m.p.h. wind and the roads were blocked in places. About 6 miles out of Fort
Yates, I tried to detour. While crossing the ditch, I tipped the pickup, laying
it on its side in the snow. I crawled out and walked to the Bud Silk farm. All
Bud could get started was a tractor and we drove that to Fort Yates. There, two
of the road crew took two snowplows and set out to get the pickup with the
mail. It took four hours to drive six miles. I spent the night at Fort Yates.
At 3 A.M. the next morning, the same two men of the road crew, helped me get
back out to No. 6 and I went on into Flasher. By 9 o'clock that morning, I was
back at Fort Yates with that day's mail.

Another 25 degrees below zero evening, on my way back to Flasher, I met a
couple in a stalled car. This man was taking his wife to the Fleck Hospital at
Flasher where she was going to have her baby. They both got into my pickup and
we raced the stork into Flasher. In 3-5 minutes after arriving at the hospital,
her baby was born. One other exciting morning, another expectant mother met me
at the road and I picked her up and got her to the Fort Yates Hospital, again
racing with the stork. Her husband had already left for work.

On my way to Fort Yates one morning, I accidentally hit a pig near the Stanley
Mosset farm east of Selfridge. The front wheel came off the pickup in the
process. I caught a ride into Selfridge, called the sheriff at Fort Yates, and
waited until he arrived. In the meantime, I caught a ride back to the accident,
but upon my arrival, the pig was missing. Someone had come upon the accident
during my absence, lifted the pickup, and stole the pig. When the sheriff
arrived, we looked everywhere for a badly wounded pig, but to no avail.

There were many other exciting and some scary happenings through the years. For
the first several years, there was no blacktopped roads on my first route. Very
few roads had any gravel. Nor were there 4-wheel drives; scoop shovels and
chains only.
Eugene Klein

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"THE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY AWARD"
Each year the North Dakota Extension Homemaker's Council sponsors an award,
"The Great American Family Award." The Homemaker's Council in each county
nominates one family to be eligible for this award.

In 1983, the Sioux County Homemakers nominated the John Froelich Family as the
recipient of the "Great American Family of 1983 in Sioux County". They were
presented with a certificate for their outstanding community service, community
improvement and for their contribution in strengthening the cause for their
fellowman and this great country of America.

Picture - A small reception in their honor was held at the Senior Center in
Selfridge. This is the first time this award has been given in Sioux County and
will be presented by the homemakers in ensuing years.  The Sioux County
Homemakers have chosen Donald and Pat Port and their daughters to receive the
Great American Family award for 1984-85. They are proud to have chosen the Port
family to receive this award.
John Froelich

"SOUTH OF THE CANNON BALL"  A HISTORY OF SIOUX COUNTY
Some years ago, the North Dakota RC&D Committee asked that the Cedar Soil
Conservation District secure someone to write the history of Sioux County. At
that time Sioux County was the only county in the state that had no written
history. After several abortive attempts to write the history, the local
committee asked May Hinton to attend a meeting in the ASCS office. She was
asked to take on the task and accepted. The state sent no funds to pay for the
publication of the book. Mrs. Hinton learned of this at a Cedar Soil
Conservation District Board meeting when she had almost completed the work.
Disliking to abandon all of her work on the history, she decided to fund the
project alone.

Quite a delay was occasioned by the fact that the publisher had insufficient
funds to finance the printing, but did not wish to relinquish the manuscript.
With a second lawyer's help the manuscript was finally reclaimed and the
Washburn Printing Center at Grand Forks was commissioned to start printing.
When this was completed the sheets were sent to a Minneapolis bindery to have
hard covers attached. The result was an attractive book whose cover design was
executed by Ronald Gayton according to a design envisioned by the author--that
of a Sioux Indian chief in full war bonnet regalia on which was superimposed
the outline of Sioux County.

The books were delivered in Selfridge on November 13, 1984. By three months
time over 500 copies had been sold, and about 175 of them had been sent to 30
states.
May Hinton

KEVIN BONAGOFSKY BENEFIT
You are not a number when you live in a small community. Such was the case when
young Kevin Bonagofsky became terminally ill with cancer. He was six years old
and attended grade school in Selfridge, N.D., and is the son of Bernard and
Roseann Bonagofsky.

People may have been at odds with one another at personal levels, but when this
crisis occurred, it affected everyone. The Selfridge community pulled together
to help raise money for the Bonagofsky Family.

February 14th, The Day of Love, was set for the benefit. A supper, dance and
raffle were planned. Many business places donated money and prizes. All net
proceeds went to the Bonagofsky Family. A balance of $1,869.73 was given to
them to help defray costs not covered by insurance. Outlying communities such
as: Solen, Mandan, N.D., McIntosh, McLaughlin and Mobridge, S.D. also donated
to this cause. People lovingly donated all the work and time, unselfishly, into
a project that would not benefit them materially. It showed the true meaning of
Christianity.

I am proud to have been a part of this group, and project and of its end
results. Kevin bravely attended school as long as he was able to. He died on
April 9, 1976 and is buried in the St. Philomena Church Cemetery.
Janice Feist

SIOUX COUNTY DAIRY PRINCESS' FROM SELFRIDGE

I was sponsored by the Selfridge Cheese Company as Sioux County Dairy Princess.
On June 19, 1984, I had to compete in Dickinson for the Southwest District
Dairy Princess Title. I won the title and advanced to the State Dairy Princess
Contest on July 19-22. I didn't win, but I met so many nice girls in the
competition; it was all worthwhile. It was a learning experience just getting
out and making speeches and meeting many different people. At Jamestown, N.D. I
participated in the competition and rode in the parade, and also rode in the
parade at the McLaughlin Jubilee as Southwest Dairy Princess. I received a few
gifts and momentous, and will always remember the great time I had.

Picture - Bernadette Braun

I, Glenda (Kraft) Stoecker was crowned Sioux County Dairy Princess in June of
1980. My sponsors were Hepper Grain, Inc, Hepper Oil Company, John's Super
Valu, The Selfridge Cheese Company and the Wishing Well Bar and Lounge.  By
being chosen, I was able to enter the State Dairy Princess Pageant held at
Jamestown, North Dakota. All the county contestants gave speeches and answered
questions about the dairy business. One of the highlights was riding in the
Stutsman County Parade, each in a different vehicle. In July of that same year,
a few of the other dairy princesses and I were chosen to attend the Dairy
Commission at the State Fair at Minot, North Dakota. We sold milk and novelties
at the fair during our three-day stay. In July of 1981, I gave up my reign to
Yvonne Schaff of Solen, North Dakota.

Picture - Glenda Stoecker

Picture - I, Colleen (Kraft) Jochim, Dairy Princess of 1977, was chosen to
represent Sioux County in the state competition which was held in Jamestown,
N.D., during the Stutsman County Fair.  My sponsors were the Selfridge Cheese
Co., John's Super Value, Hepper Oil, GTA Elevator, and Mandan Security Bank.
Competition started in the afternoon of July 2nd and ended on the evening of
the 3rd. We had to compete in the knowledge we had in the Dairy business. We
also had to make a speech on promoting dairy products. On the 3rd of July, we
were in the Stutsman County Fair parade and after that we were taken to the
fair grounds for the carnival and motorcycle races. On the evening of the 3rd,
a supper was held in honor of all the contestants and we all received an award
for competing in the contest. Before the close of the evening, the
North Dakota Dairy Princess was chosen.

I was chosen the Sioux County Dairy Princess for 1979. The contest was held in
Selfridge and the contestants were asked various questions concerning dairy
products and dairy farming. During the contest, the former Sioux County Dairy
Princess, Colleen Jochim, presented me with the official crown. The state
finals were held in Jamestown, North Dakota, towards the end of June. All the
Dairy Princesses had an honored place in the Stutsman County Fair Parade, with
each of them wearing a formal gown and riding in convertibles. That evening,
during the contest, we were asked questions, mainly concerning dairy foods and
products. The winner was picked that same evening, during the formal dinner
with guest speakers. I met many new people and thoroughly enjoyed the event.

Picture - Yvonne J. (Weigel) Quijano

HANDMADE IRON CROSS
By Janice Schneider
For a long time, I have been fascinated by the iron crosses marking the graves
of the older generation of the people who made the town of Selfridge what it is
today. To me, the crosses show the strength and love these people had for their
families, community and their fellow man.

Little is known about where the idea of the iron cross grave markers came from.
The origin of the iron cross can be traced back to the old country. The art of
making the iron crosses is an age-old German-Russian tradition. Of course,
nobody from that time is still alive to give us the information we are looking
for.

The German-Russian people were very frugal by nature, They didn't waste
anything. Perhaps, this is where the idea of the iron crosses came from. It is
a bit difficult to imagine a blacksmith as an artist, but the word definitely
applies to the men who made the iron crosses. They took pride in their work.
The local blacksmith could make the iron crosses from material that was readily
available and in that way keep the cost much less then going out of their own
community and - having a stone marker made.

The main cross in the cemetery at Selfridge was made by a blacksmith named
George Streit. I was unable to find anymore information on him. All the other
iron crosses marking the individual graves at Selfridge were made by Jacob
(Jake) T. Schneider, my father-in-law. Jake was a third generation blacksmith.
His father and grandfather came to the United States together from the Ukraine
in the Odessa area of Russia. They practiced their trade in the Fort Yates
area. Jake's grandfather made the iron cross marking his own grave. He made
this about four or five years before his death. Jake made the iron cross
marking his fathers grave. They are at the family gravesite in the Fort Yates
cemetery.

Jake was born in 1902, the second son of Tibertius and Rose Schneider. He came
to Selfridge and rented a blacksmith shop (the former Monolovitch shop), early
in the spring of 1933. He operated this shop until the spring of 1936 when he
built his own shop called the Schneider Blacksmith Shop.

It was in this shop that Jake fashioned and made the iron crosses found in the
cemetery at Selfridge. His creations were special. They were done
spontaneously; heating the iron and bending it around whatever was available in
the blacksmith shop to make his own designs. The fire had to be really hot and
clean, without clinkers, almost to the point of being white. Some blacksmiths
used sand but most used 20 Mule Team Borax, which I believe is what Jake used.
The borax would be used when welding pieces together. Soon the metal or iron
would start flowing. At this point the blacksmith had to work fast, doing his
welding, bending and shaping of the metal to his own particular pattern or
design. The scrolls were usually bent around another object while the flat
pieces were put on an anvil and hammered into shape. The crosses were all
handmade, done piece by piece with drilling, riveting, chiseling and forging.

Jake's wife Angeline, said he made most of the iron crosses during the winter
months because there wasn't that much other blacksmith work at that time of the
year. He never had a pattern. He just started to work and his design fell into
place as he went along. No two of his crosses are exactly alike, however, there
is a similarity in them. An iron cross could be made in a few weeks, if it was
the only thing he was working on and just plain, but more often than not, it
was made during his spare moments and took a much longer time to make. Most
were fancy and intricate and took several months to make.

Angeline said Jake seemed to really enjoy making the crosses. Sometimes he
would work half the night and not realize how late it was. She would make the
mold for the nameplates, carving the names on a piece of wood. The letters had
to be put on backwards with a knife and had to be carved deep. Jake would put a
frame around it and then he's melt the aluminum and pour it in the mold. As it
cooled and hardened the name would fill up. Then the plaques were painted.

Angeline always went along when they put the crosses up. Working together made
it easier and more enjoyable. Jake would dig the holes big enough to set the
cross in and then pour cement around to keep it in place. They are all standing
today except for a few which people took down manually. It is sad they didn't
realize the traditional value these crosses held. Jake never charged more than
$20 or $25 for one of his crosses. In those days, times were hard and people
had little money. His crosses can be found in cemeteries in St. Anthony, Fort
Yates, Flasher and even Linton.

The art and tradition of making iron crosses is no longer practiced today. We
no longer have the need for the trade of a village blacksmith. With the modern
times and the discontinuance of this cultural art, so had the generation passed
on who remembers where and how the iron crosses came about in our community of
Selfridge. Hopefully, this small story will give my children and the people of
Selfridge a sense of the legacy Jack Schneider left for us all.

For more information on the tradition and making of the iron cross, refer to
the book "Iron Spirits" by N.C. Vrooman and P.A. Marvin. This book refers to
the Schneider family of blacksmiths and iron cross makers.

He who looks for a brighter tomorrow, And finds no beauty today, Has somehow
missed the joy of living Somewhere along the way.

Picture - L to R: Jim Gayton, King and Grandma Kraft, Queen.

1976 BICENTENNIAL
By Judith J. Walker
In January, 1976, our nation was preparing to celebrate its 200th birthday on
July 4th. Selfridge, like so many small communities across America decided to
observe this important day, in their own small way. The Selfridge Community
Betterment Club met in March of 1976 to sponsor and lay the plans for a day of
commemoration. March 30, 1976 kicked off the event with a spaghetti supper and
card party with the presentation of the Bicentennial Flag and certificate. Pins
and medals were sold by the club and various business places to raise funds.

June 10th was designated as cleanup, paint-up week for the town. Everyone was
busy painting buildings, cleaning up trash and mowing weeds. A group of women
painted all the fire hydrants red, white and blue. Children did the same with
the trashcans and the men put up the decorations. A dunk stand was built by Joe
Hartman, Joe Polansky, Calvin Hepper, Jim Walker and Jerome Feist. It also was
painted in the traditional red, white and blue by Susan and Cindy Hepper. The
water tank for the stand was borrowed from Paul Schell.

The entertainment committee decided that all men and women of the community, 65
years and over, would be considered contestants for the king and queen contest.
Voting took place on June 30th at John's Super Valu Store. Jim Gayton and
Pauline Kraft were chosen as the king and queen. They were crowned and had an
honored place in the parade.

The day started out with a splendid parade. The floats and other entries were
excellent in keeping with the Bicentennial theme. The float winning first place
was the entry from the Selfridge Cheese Co. Second place went to John's Super
Valu and third place went to Town and Country Homemakers.

The parade was followed by a tasteful barbecue beef dinner served in the city
park. The beef was donated by Gordie Ulmer of McLaughlin Livestock and was
pitted the night before at the farm of Jim Walker. Over 800 people were served
dinner that day.

Some of the events that took place throughout the afternoon were: watermelon
eating contest, pie eating contest, men and women's tug-of-war, women's shoe
kick, men's spike drive 9 dunk tank, all types of kid's races, greased pig
which was caught by Donnie Dillman and Shane Dobler, cake walk, beer drinking
contest for both men and women and of course the centennial dress and beard
contest.

Long dresses had to be worn every Friday afternoon and all day Saturday
starting one month before the celebration. Those who did not care to wear long
dresses had purchased a dress permit for $5.00 before the month of June. There
were two categories for the contest. The dresses were judged for originality,
suitability, style and over-all appearance. First place in each category was
won by Pauline Kraft and Eva Kelsch; second places went to Dorothy Mosset and
Anna Kraft with Janice Polansky and Margaret Feist winning third place.

The men had started growing their beards many months before the contest. Those
who didn't care to grow beards bought shaving permits for $5.00. The beards
were also divided into two categories and judged on originality, shape, style,
neatness and length. Those winning first places were Frank Silbernagel and
Larry Morgen, second place was won by Frank Cerney and Harry Rohr with third
place going to Stan Hepper and Jim Walker.  The evening was topped off with a
street dance by the Rhythm Ramblers and a nice display of fireworks.

Picture - Eva and Laurence Kelsch.

CEDAR SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT CONTEST
The Soil Conservation Achievement award is sponsored by the local Soil
Conservation District and the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation
Districts, and presented annually to a farm family in the county who is doing
an outstanding job of applying soil and water conservation practices.

The winner receives a 16 x 20 inch colored aerial photo of their farm and are
guests at the Annual Convention of the North Dakota Association of Soil
Conservation Districts in November each year.

Sioux County has been divided into three areas for the Achievement Award
contest. Each year one winner is chosen from one of the areas to represent
Sioux County. For a period of years from 1965 through 1978, the Cedar Soil
District chose not to support the Achievement Award Contest. Each winner of the
Soil Conservation Award has their farm photo displayed in the Cedar Soil
District Office.

CEDAR SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
1953 - S.K. Williamson Sheep Ranch, Watauga, S.D.
1954 - Eugene Benson, Morristown, S.D.
1955 - Joe Kraft, Selfridge, N.D.
1956 - Oliver M. Dahl, Watauga, S.D.
1957 - John Walker, Jr., Selfridge, N.D.
1958 - Arne Gronlund, Watauga, S.D.
1959 - Art W. Maier, Morristown, S.D.
1960 - Mr. and Mrs. Otis Anderson, Morristown, S.D.
1961 - Adolph and Lavern Hepper, Walker, S.D.
1962 - Mr. and Mrs. John Bruggman, Fort Yates, N.D.
1963 - Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Walker,  Selfridge, N.D.
1964 - Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Feist, Selfridge, N.D.
1979 - Nick & Norine Vollmuth, Selfridge, N.D.
1980 - Carl & Fran Dobitz, Cedar Valley Ranch, Morristown, S.D.
1981 - Peter and Delora Pfleger, Solen, N.D.
1982 - Andy & Roselyn Sandland, McLaughlin, S.D.
1983 - Albert and June Maier & Sons, Morristown, S.D.
1984 - Kennie and Susie Magilke, Solen, N.D.
Corrine Jochim

"HEADIN FOR A WEDDIN"
The Selfridge Betterment Club sponsored the play "Headin for a Weddin" on March
12, 1983 at the Selfridge High School gym, March 20 in the McLaughlin
Auditorium, and March 21 in the BIA High School Auditorium near Fort Yates.

The three-act hillbilly play was about two families' antics in the shack of the
Hollowbone family during a blizzard. The hero, "Homer Hollowbone", has fallen
in love with a debutante whose picture he's found in a newspaper that was
wrapped around some fish. In the meantime, "Bertha Blairbouse" has a crush on
Homer. Suddenly the "debutante" and her two aunts come stumbling in from the
blizzard. The household turns into utter chaos.  The actors of this play did
such an excellent job of portraying these hillbillies that it was the "talk of
the town" for weeks.

Picture - L to R: Blair Cussons, Ed Kraft.

Picture - Front Row: L to R: Lisa Kraft, Peggy Morgan, Dana Walker, Jerome
Laintz. 2nd Row L to R: Donna Salhaney, Blair Cussons, Kathy Hepper, Linette
Bloomhardt, Ed Kraft, Lou Hartman, Kelly Kraft, Donna Hepper. 3rd Row L to R:
Galen Halverson, Judy Becker, Corrine Jochim.

The following were those who took part in presenting this play:
Director - Rita Van Daalen
Assistant Director - Jayne Laintz
Prompting - Arleen Walker, Renee
Kraft Props - Arleen Walker
Scenery - Waliser Construction
Actors: Blair Cussons, Judy Becker, Corrine Jochim, Lisa Kraft, Dana Walker,
Peggy Morgan, Ed Kraft, Jerome Laintz, Kathy Hepper, Donna Hepper, Galen
Halverson, Lou Hartman, Lynette Blumhardt, Donna Salhany

GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING TEAM - SELFRIDGE MEMBERS

Following the North Dakota Golden Gloves Tournament at Wahpeton Monday and
Tuesday, February 3 and 4, 1958, Sioux County had four state champions--three
of them from Selfridge.

The team, coached by R.B. Luger, Fort Yates, won 8 trophies in the state
tournament: Jerome Dillman- -Bantamweight champion of North Dakota Sam Walker--
Middleweight champion of North Dakota Herman Walker--Welterweight champion of
North Dakota Reuben White Bull--Lightweight champion of North Dakota Best Team
in the Tournament: Jerome Dillman--Best Prospect in the tournament Sam Walker--
Best Boxer Art Walker--Tough luck award

Art Walker suffered a busted knuckle in the semi-finals and could not go in for
the championship fight. His teammate, White Bull, took over and won in the
lightweight division.

Picture - Laurence Walker 1961 Golden Gloves fighter.

Picture - Back row: Sam Walker, Marvin Sandland, Tom Bigger, Herman Walker, Art
Walker. Front row: Tim Schell, George Feist, Roger Kraft, Jerome Dillman.

1966 BLIZZARD IN SELFRIDGE

Picture - John Fleck's car completely covered. Notice the height of the snow
banks above the top of the car.

Picture - The front of Smestad's store. A tunnel had to be shoveled to get into
the store. Stephanie Wuitschick Dorothy Vetter and Jeff Vetter in front of the
store.

Picture - Taken in front of the K. C. Hall. This is Fred Schones car completely
buried.

Picture - Looking north toward St. Philomena Church. A small house on the south
Me of the church is buried.

Picture - A main county road about 1/2 mile south of Selfridge. The banks were
over the top of the cab on a pickup.

Picture - Tunnel into the post office when housed in the Fred Rott Building. L
to R: Mary Blotske, Stephenia Wuitschick, Dorothy Vetter.

ALL-SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION 1981

For many years, the graduates of Selfridge High School talked about and hoped
for an All-Class Reunion. In 1981, fifty-three years after the first graduates
of Selfridge High School (Dorothy Wead and Mike Engel), the reunion finally
happened. An All-Class Reunion was organized for July 3 and 4th of 1981. The
people volunteering their time and efforts toward this project were Gary
Jochim, Chairman, Nick Vollmuth, James Walker, Cynthia Feist, Judy Becker,
Larry Morgen and Ed Mosset. Months were spent, by the members, in planning a
weekend that would be special for all the attending alumni. The committee had
the cooperation of other community groups and organizations, such as the
Selfridge Jaycees, The Alter Society, the Senior Citizens and the Selfridge
Betterment Club.

Many classmates shed tears of joy when they were united for the first time
since their graduation. During the two days of festivities, classmates and
friends just couldn't find enough hours in each day to see everyone on their
list. The renewing of old friendships was evident with the sound of laughter
and the happiness that goes along with reminiscing.

The alumni committee had a full agenda planned for those returning to their
"Alma Mater". Friday night was a chance to get reacquainted during the social
hour and 50's sock hop; that made for a great beginning. Saturday, the
Selfridge Alumni and friends gathered on main street to watch the reunion
parade. Led by a color guard from the Selfridge and Fort Yates American Legion
Posts, were twenty floats, several clowns and a few mounted horsemen, all
following the Alumni King and Queen. Alfred Pack and Elsie Wholley, class of
1936 and 1929 respectively, were crowned King and Queen of this gala event.

The first place float was a scaled down replica of the 1926 school building
made by the committee. It was so impressive that the alumni encouraged the
committee to use it for the back drop of the class pictures taken in the
afternoon. What a great idea!

That evening, everyone - 351 Alumni - gathered in the school gym for the
reunion banquet. Gary Jochim was the master of ceremonies, Dwayne Walker served
as photographer and Ted Becker was the main speaker. The program delighted
hearts with surprise gifts for the oldest classmates to the youngest and for
the class of "1959" for 100% attendance at the reunion, plus many more awards.
Special athletic awards were given to boys and girls, all-star basketball, all
star track and cross country, and all-star cheerleaders. The people chosen to
receive these awards, had been nominated by the alumni at the registration on
Friday evening. Glen Dorr, former Selfridge teacher and coach, did the honors
of handing out the "all star" athletic awards.

From the school gym, back down to main street, went the alumni and friends to
enjoy an array of fireworks as it lit up the sky. Topping off the evening, was
a street dance. The night air was full of warmth and excitement as the alumni
danced the night away. The hat was passed a number of times to keep the band
from leaving. The end result was people dancing in the streets until 4:00 a.m.,
and wishing the moment would never end.

But, end it must. On the final day of the reunion, the July sun beat down on
everyone as they gathered to enjoy the last event of the festivities. The
morning joined the alumni with a picnic in the city park and the hot afternoon
found everyone at the demolition derby.

A small book was put together by the committee as a memorial, and a copy was
given to each person attending the All School Reunion. The committee worked
long, hard hours putting together a weekend for everyone to enjoy. Many people
stopped to praise the efforts of the committee and conveyed their hopes of
repeating the occasion and delightful weekend for the 75th Anniversary of
Selfridge in 1986.
Gary Jochim
Judy Becker

Picture - Alumni King and Queen, Alfred Pack and Elsie Wholly.

Picture - Replica of the 1926 school built by the Committee with the Oster
sisters.

TEN EXPRESSIVE WORDS
The most bitter is "Alone".
The most beloved is "Mother".
The most tragic is "Death".
The most cruel is "Revenge".
The most peaceful is "Tranquility".
The saddest is "Forgotten".
The warmest is "Friendship".
The coldest is "No".
The one bringing most comfort is "Faith".

Picture - 1948 District Champions, Selfridge High School Boys Basketball Team.
Picture taken at the 1981 All School Reunion held in Selfridge. Back L to R:
Charles Snyder, Vern Feictner, Don Schaeffer, Joe [Wimp] Wingerter. Front L to
R: Casimir Jochim, Marvin Feictner, Craig Hinton.

Picture - Class of 1959 having 100 percent attendance at the reunion. L to R:
George Schaeffer, Marie [Vollmuth] Bigger, John Volk, Gloria [Pack] Walker,
Dorien [Walker] Dillman, Robert Waliser, Delores [Walker] Hummel, Sharon
Bigger, James Walker.

Picture - Get Acquainted and Registration at the 1981 All School Reunion.

Picture - Alumni attending the 1981 All School Reunion. Back L to R: Katherine,
Agnes and Marie Briski, Elsie Walker, Gladys Lorentzon, Eva Schaeffer, ?,
Martha Froelich, Lydia Jochim. Front L to R: Albert Walker, Craig Hinton, Curt
Collis, John Walker, Si Umber Jr., Earl Slater, Whimp Wingerter, Donald
Schaeffer.

SEVENTY-FIFTH DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION
Picture - Jubilee Steering Committee. tee. L to R: Emmanuel Harsch chairman,
Judy Becker secretary, John Mosset Jr. Vice Chairman, Norine Vollmuth
treasurer, Emmy Kraft.

At the time of this writing, plans are well underway, for the celebration of
the 1986 Selfridge Diamond Jubilee. Preparations for the celebration started
one year and 9 months before the actual event. September of 1984 was the first
time the citizens of Selfridge gathered to lay the plans for celebrating the
75th anniversary of this community. Actual organizations began the next month
in October when the committees were formed and their work began.

Members of the promotional committee at once, ordered souvenirs to sell in
order to raise money to get the project off the ground and most important, to
promote the celebration and create interest. The souvenirs ordered were pens,
bumper stickers, jackets, T-shirts, caps, pins, spoons, mugs, belt buckles, and
charms, all engraved with the Jubilee Logo designed by Mary Ann Gross. These
items were an instant hit. The registration committee compiled an address list
and drafted a letter which was mailed to all former Selfridge residents. Over
six hundred letters were mailed to former residents and graduates of Selfridge,
informing them of the upcoming event and urging them to make vacation plans.

The Book Committee also immediately set about soliciting family histories,
gathered past history and pictures as well as doing a great deal of research.
The members also sold ads which gave the general fund some immediate finances
to set the gears in motion. Along with the ads, the Selfridge town council made
an interest free loan to the general fund along with several loans from various
organizations and several private donations.

Monthly meetings were held with each committee reporting on its progress.
Newsletters and newspaper articles are being printed monthly. The hall is
rolling and everyone is eagerly looking forward to the coming event.

Several projects have already been successfully completed by the fund raising
committee. An ethnic supper with a Casino Nite following, had excellent
attendance with everyone enjoying themselves. Several months later a second
Casino Nite was held plus a raffle for a trip to Las Vegas. In May of 1985 this
committee held a White Elephant Auction Sale with the whole community
participating and donating.

The entertainment committee has many fun and interesting ideas to be carried
out in June of 1986 during the celebration. The parade committee is beginning
to solicit entries for a parade which will do the celebration proud. Other
committees are being formed at this time and are starting plans to make this a
unique and memorable time for everyone.

The "friendliness and spirit of Selfridge" is clearly evident since the start
of this jubilee project. Individuals, businesses and organizations have all
been willing to pitch in with their time, ideas and contributions toward making
this celebration one of the best that Selfridge has ever had. The support and
enthusiasm from former Selfridge residents, so early in the planning stages,
has been real boost to the "Selfridge Spirit". This Jubilee Celebration will be
the combined effort of many, many people, all contributing to the success of
this endeavor.. The "Friendliness and Spirit of Selfridge" prevails.

75th JUBILEE COMMITTEES

Picture - Fund Raising Committee. L to R: Shelly Hepper, Nick Vollmuth, Judy
Becker, Stanley Hepper, Butch Jochim.

Picture - Promotional Committee. L to R: Jerome Laintz, Lucille Kraft, Corrine
Jochim, Norine Vollmuth, Dwight Boucher.

Picture - Registration Committee.  Back L to R: Cynthia Feist, Jayne Laintz.
Seated L to R: Carla Farstad, Gloria Kraft.

Picture - Food Committee. Back L to R: Donald Feist, Jim Walker, Dwight
Boucher, Dana Walker, Joan Feist, Barbara Kraft, DeLainis Jochim, Jayne Laintz.

Picture - Beard Committee. L to R: Leo Feist, Jerome Laintz, Larry Morgan,
Lawrence Kelsch.

Picture - Dress Committee. L to R: Bennie Wingerter, Eva Kelsch, Ann Farstad.

Picture - Parade Committee. L to R: John Mosset Jr., DeLainis Jochim, Mary Ann
Gross, Peggy Bonagofsky, George Walker Jr.

Picture - Entertainment Committee: Back L to R: Ed Kraft, Dana Walker, Joe
Mosset, Mike Fergel. Front L to R: Renee Kraft, Karen Utter, Theresa Mosset,
Alvina Walker and George Walker Jr.

Picture - Booster Committee: L to R: Eva Kelsch, Lawrence Kelsch, Jamie Laintz,
Corey Mosset, John Mosset Jr.

Picture - Style Show Committee. Standing L to R: Arlene Walker, Judy Becker,
Eva Kelsch, Ann Farstad, Kathy Hepper. Seated: Jerome Laintz, Bernadine
Wingerter, Dorothy Mosset, Lawrence Kelsch.

Picture - Gambling at the Jubilee Casino Night. L to R: George Walker Jr.,
Lawrence Kelsch, and Helen Blotsky.

Picture - Dealers and Players at Casino Night. L to R: Lawrence Kelsch, John
Mosset Jr., Vernon Kraft and Gladys Morgen.

Committees not pictured: Alumni Committee: Cynthia and Leo Feist, Larry and
Peggy Morgen, Emmy Kraft, Janice Schneider, Gary Jochim, Joann and Allen
Blotske, and Valerie Mathena. Barbecue Committee: Jim Walker-chairman, Dana
Walker, Dwight Boucher, Jr. Harsche.

Raised voices lower esteem.
Hot tempers cool friendships.
Loose tongues stretch truth.
Swelled heads shrink influence.
Sharp words dull respect.

SELFRIDGE JUBILEE BOOK COMMITTEE

Picture - Book Committee. Standing L to R: Sandy Waliser, Judy Walker, Renei
Jochim, Mary Ann Gross. Seated: Emmy Kraft, Diane Waliser, Kathy Hepper.

Judith J. Walker - Chairperson: This 75th Jubilee book is a project which I
have thoroughly enjoyed. I am very much interested in genealogy and history,
especially of our town. The people I am working with on this book committee,
are the finest I could ask for. We work well together, and our ideas are very
compatible. This is of the utmost importance in doing a job well.

Kathleen Hepper - Photographer: Kathy said at the very beginning, "I will do
anything, but I will not type and I will not write." Right then and there, she
was elected to be the photographer and "official gopher". She has been so good
in soliciting ads, gathering information, doing interviews for family
biographies, taking photographs and generally doing what the rest of the
committee didn't have time for.

Sandra Waliser - Treasurer: The committee needed someone that was competent in
keeping good records of all our finances which included our ads. She also does
some individual interviews, rewrites family biographies and does a lot of
typing.

Diane Waliser Secretary: Diane didn't join the book committee until several
weeks after organization. She does an extremely good job of putting family
biographies in story form and doing a lot of correspondence for the book
committee. She is a capable and dependable co- worker.

Renei Jochim and Emmy Kraft - Typists: They volunteered their talents to do
typing for the book committee several months after organization. They could see
the book committee desperately needed help and they were officially put on the
committee before they could change their minds. Excellent typists.

Mary Ann Gross - Coordinator and Artist: Several of the committee people were
wishing Maryann would join, because of her artistic talents and ability to put
things together properly. She joined the committee in February of 1985 and the
book has improved. She also does rewriting and puts family histories into story
form.

Hours, days and months have been spent gathering the history of Selfridge and
of its residents. The book committee used everything and everyone available in
collecting this information and then assembling it into the end result: the
75th Diamond Jubilee Book. We wanted to give Selfridge and it's people a book
they could be proud of. We hope our goal has been achieved.

OLD HOME TOWN

Let me go back to my old hometown
Just to look around,
And meet all the friends I used to know
Back in the long ago.

There's many places I'd like to see
Back in my old hometown
City park with its beautiful trees
Fred Rott's Dam and the Old West Dam
The places of memories.

I've traveled many miles since then,
Since I was just a kid
Now I'm growing old and gray
So show me back along the way,
Back to my Old Home Town.
Judith J. Walker

Look backward - the Past teaches you.
Look forward - Life awaits you.
Look sideward - Men need you.
Look upward - Good loves you!

Acknowledgements

To the many people who have helped make our book a success, we wish to express
our thanks and sincere appreciation. It is impossible to thank each person
individually for their contribution. We would like to give special thanks to:

The business men, friends and farmers who have contributed financially by
advertising and good wishes, especially those from our neighboring towns and
communities;

To the Fund Raising Committee who sponsored different projects to raise the
required financing for this project;

To those individuals who furnished family histories, photographs, scrapbooks,
wrote special stories and supplied other pertinent information;

To those individuals who did the research on community organizations, business
places and special events;

To the staff of the McLaughlin Messenger for their help in printing and
collating our book.

We thank each and every one of you for your support. At times progress in this
venture was slow and at others very hectic, but the time has now come to say
our work is completed. We have enjoyed the challenge the book has presented. We
worked hard and long on this project and it has been a rewarding and fulfilling
experience. We are proud of the end result through the help of the people
mentioned above.

The Selfridge Jubilee Book Committee
Kathy Hepper, Judith J. Walker, Diane Walise,r Sandra Waliser, Renei Jochim,
Mary Ann Gross, Emmy Kraft

Picture - 1986 75th Jubilee souvenirs sold as a fund raising project.

Picture - Jerome Laintz and Arlene Walker of the Style Show committee - "Acting
Up."

Picture - Chairman, Harsche Jr. chairing a monthly Jubilee Committee Meeting.
Also pictured, Junior Mosset - Vice Chairman and Norine Vollmuth - treasurer.

Picture - Members of the book committee sorting, numbering and putting captions
on pictures.

Picture - Two members of the entertainment committee planning and working
towards a successful event. Dana and Arlene Walker.

Picture - Auction time at Casino Night. L to R: Ed Kraft, Judy Becker, Shelly
Vollmuth, Nick Vollmuth, Alvina Dobler.

Flying off the handle sometimes causes Hammers and humans to lose their heads,
as well as their effectiveness.

There are two kinds of failures: Those who thought and never tried, and those
who tried and never thought.

Military Roll

To preserve the memories and incidents of our great wars, to honor the veteran,
his parents, his widow or his orphan, and the cause which he so nobly served;
We dedicate the following pages to the Selfridge men who have spent time in the
United States Armed Forces and in service to their country.

TAPS
There is a great encampment
In the land of clouds today
A mingling and a merging
Of our boys who have gone away.

Though on earth they are disbanding
They are very close and near,
For these brave and honored heroes
Show no sorrow, shed no tear.

They have lived a life of glory
History pins their medals high
Listen to the thunder rolling,
They are marching in the sky.
Eva Kelsch

MILITARY

In compiling this list of Selfridge service men and women for our Jubilee book,
we have used a number of reference books and records, such as the "Register of
North Dakota Veterans for World War II and the Korean Conflict", the "Register
of North Dakota Veterans of the Vietnam Conflict", the Selfridge American
Legion Register, past issues of the Selfridge Journal, information from the
family histories submitted to us, along with the memories and help of many
persons in our community.

We have included one Civil War Veteran, one Spanish American War Veteran,
several from World War I and many from World War II, the Korean Conflict,
Vietnam War and peace time enlistees. We have included Marines, Air Force,
Army, Navy and National Guardsmen.

We know that our list is very incomplete and for this we are truly sorry. All
our efforts of obtaining a complete and thorough list proved to be futile. We
contacted the North Dakota Armed Services Personnel, the Adjutant General's
Office, the North Dakota Selective Service Office and the State Headquarters of
the American Legion. Lists by community or even county, of the men and women
who served in the armed forces do not exist.

We felt that all of those who had served their country and had lived in our
community, merited the distinction and honor of being included in this special
section. For any names which have been unintentionally omitted, we still
consider them among this honored list. We are proud of them all.

Gordon Anderson
Gary Bachmeier
Joe Bachmeier
Peter Bachmeier
Victor Bachmeier
B. Bailey
Haden Bailey
Ernest E. Bailey
Orville Bailey
William Bailey
Joseph A. Bartole
Daniel Bauer
George Becker
Herbert Becker
Thomas Bigger
Donna Blotske
Jack Blotske
James Blotske
John Blotske
Marlene Blotske
Robert Blotske
Bernie Lee Bonagofsky
Daniel Bonagofsky
Donald Bonagofsky
John Bonagofsky, Jr.
Kay Ann Bonagofsky
Scott Bonagofsky
Bernard Braun
John Braun
George Briski
Carl Brunning
George Brunning
William G. Buckley
Arthur L. Byington
Charles W. Byington
Charles Cerney
Eugene Cerney
William A. Clark
Robert Coyle
William J. Coyle
Stanley J. Daschle
Valentine Daschle
Edward Dillman
Kenneth Dillman
Peter Dillman
Abe Disrud
Hank Disrud
Joseph Dressler
Richard T. Dressler
Albert P. Engel
Ernest J. Engel
Frank A. Engel
Peter Engel
Tony T. Engel
Maliker Erker
Rogenus Erker
Mike Essert
Everett A. Evans
Valerie Farstad
Jack Feist
Leo Feist
Max Feist
Melvin Feist
Mike Feist
Stanley Feist
Carl Ferderer
Jack R. Ferderer
Theobald N. Ferderer
Michael Fergel
Leo Fleck
Rynold Fleck
John Flohr, Jr.
Albert Fried
J.M. Froelich
Matt J. Froelich
Rodney Froelich
Elsie Gayton
Henry Gayton Jr.
James Gayton Jr.
Joseph Gayton
Robert Gayton
Anton Geiger
Adam Glass
Richard Glines
Richard Goehring
Lester Gorder
Raymond Gorder
Bernard Goudreau
Milan Goudreau
Edward Haider
Jake Haider
Joseph Haider
Lavonn Haider
Michael Haider
Paul Haider
Robert E. Haider
Ted Haider
W.W. Haider
James Hallam
Clayton Haman
Emmanuel Harsche Jr.
John Hartman
Joseph Hartman
Quenton Heid
Giles Heinen
Larry Heinen
Leo Heinen
William Heiser
Alvin Hepper
Calvin Hepper
Otto Hepper
Stanley Hepper
Ronald Hepper
Willy Hepper
John Hillberg
Bucky Hinton
Craig Hinton
Edward Hinton
Frank Hinton
Joseph Hinton
John Hinton
James Hoon
Joseph Hoon
Kenneth Hoon
Richard Hoon
Myron Hummel
Joseph Jochim
Peter Jochim
Eugene Johner
Jerry Johner
Kenneth Johner
Joseph Johnson
Lawrence Kelsch
Lawrence Kelsch Jr.
Joseph Klein
Albert L. Kraft
Amelia Kraft
Casper J. Kraft
Dale Kraft
David A. Kraft
Duane Kraft
Edward Kraft
Frank A. Kraft
Gary C. Kraft
George G. Kraft
John A. Kraft
John Kraft Jr.
John P. Kraft
Joseph Kraft
Kenneth Kraft
Larry Kraft
Matt J. Kraft
Matt Kraft
Mike Kraft
Patrick Kraft
Raymond Kraft
Roger R. Kraft
Sylvester A. Kraft
Thomas D. Kraft
Tom Kraft
William A. Kraft
Frank Kronberger
Matt J. Kronberger
Oscar Krosch
Adam Laintz
Daniel Laintz
Frank Landeis
Leo Landeis
Donald Lund
Roy Lund
Ray Lyons
George McCay
Gerald McGregor
Leslie McGregor
George A. Meisel
Robert Meisel
Adam Monolovitz
Matt Monolovitz
Pete Monolovitz
Charles Mosset
Frank Mosset
Milton J. Mosset
Stanley Mosset
Wilfred Mosset
Larry Morgen
Theodore W. Murphy
Leonard Nedella
Carl Oster, Jr.
Raymond Oster
Herbert Oster
Alfred W. Pack
Alfred Pack Jr.
Richard Pack
Robert Pack
Terry Pack
William Pamplin
Dan Panko
Ralph Plush
Sam Plush
Joe Polansky Jr.
Ferdinand Ripplinger
Arthur Rott
Edward Sandland
Leroy Sandland
Maurice Sandland
Robert Sandland
Virgil Sandland
Duane Schell
Paul Schell
Russell Schell
Timothy Schell
Jacob Schneider
Martin Schneider
Arthur Seiglock
Leo Silbernagel
Joseph Silbernagel
Pius Silbernagel
Barney Smestad
Clifford Smestad
Lloyd Smestad
James Smith
Charles Snyder
Dennis Snyder
Robert Sprague
R.J. Steele
Chester Teeter
Moses Thomas
Silas Umber
Miles Utter
George Vetter
Jeffery Vetter
Jerome Vetter
Kenneth J. Vetter
Albin Volk
Anton Volk
Frank Volk
George Volk
Jerome J. Volk
John J. Volk
Kenneth Volk
Wendelin Volk
George Vollmuth
James Vollmuth
Nick Vollmuth
Thomas Vollmuth
James Waliser
John Waliser
Joseph J. Waliser
Michael Waliser Jr.
Robert J. Waliser
Tony Waliser
Albert Walker
Arthur Walker
Dwayne Walker
George W. Walker
Herman Walker
Jacob H. Walker
Lawrence Walker
Melvin Walker
Reinhold R. Walker
Samuel Walker
Samuel C. Walker
Warren C. Wayman
David S. Weigel
Gary Werner
John Werner Jr.
Roy Whipple
Conrad J. Wingerter
Donald Wingerter
Joseph Wingerter
Kenneth J. Wingerter
Victor Wingerter
Quenton Wingerter
Arsenious Wuitschick
Art Wuitschick
Carl Wuitschick
Joe C. Wuitschick
Pete Wuitschick
William York

Picture - Kenneth Johner, killed in Vietnam.

A MOTHER'S PRAYER
Wars are won by the workers at home,
And the boys who serve "over there".
But nothing that is done is more sincere,
Than a Mother's fervent prayer.

God grant when the gauntlet of life is run,
And the nations assemble up there,
You'll remember the hours of suffering she's done
And give her a medal to wear.

Eva Kelsch

THE HOME FRONT
June 5, 1917 was the date our country called our men to arms in World War I.
All young men in Selfridge between the ages of 21 and 31 were required to
register for the draft. D.B. Dayhoff was the person in charge of registering
the men in Selfridge.

They registered at the Selfridge Schoolhouse and included Township 129 and 130
Range 83. Also Townships 129, 130, and 131 Range 82. Selfridge had 54 men
register during the first draft calls. The examination for the men was held at
the government hospital in Fort Yates on August 13-17 of 1917.

The first four men from Selfridge to be called into service were John
Kronberger, John Hillberg, Herb Lindquist and Clarence Hansen. Other men listed
on the first draft, but not called for duty were, Andrew Sandland, Harley
Montgomery,

Edward Miller and Peter Engel. On August 16, 1917 the second draft list was
issued with many men from Selfridge on the list.

The Sioux County Red Cross was organized immediately and the Selfridge people
donated generously to that chapter and then a year later on June 15, 1918. The
Selfridge Branch of the Red Cross was formed with J.R. Harmon as chairman, A.W.
Merchant as vice-chairman, Mrs. F.W. Redman as treasurer and W.E. Idler as
secretary. Many people joined to help support our boys in every possible way.
Fundraisers were held and both cash and garments were donated as well as hand
knitted articles. The meetings were held at the Selfridge School where the
women worked on projects, sewed and prepared packages to be mailed off.

Even the American Tobacco company got into the spirit of helping on the "home
front". They sponsored a program called the Tobacco Kit Project. For every 25c
that was donated by individuals, the American Tobacco Company sent a Tobacco
Kit to an American Soldier that had a retail value of 45c. The kit contained 1
can of Lucky Strike, 3 packs of Bull Durham, 1 can of Tuxedo, 1 corn cob pipe,
2 packs of pipe cleaners and 1 postcard. The post card was already stamped and
the person donating the 25c put his own name and address on the card so the
soldier could mail him a reply for the Tobacco Kit. Many from Selfridge
contributed to this project, often many times over, with their names listed in
the weekly newspaper. It was interesting to note that a woman's name was never
on the contributing lists of this project.

By 1940, our country was just emerging from the years of depression. What more
could we ask of her. But, the war clouds loomed once more! In 1941, our
community watched as its boys left home once again; some never to return. The
first boy killed from our community was Oscar Krosch. In the city park stands a
memorial to the life he gave for his country. Others who died were Leonard
Nedella, Raymond Kahl, Joseph A. Goodreau, Mike Kahl, Earl Tuntland, Robert
Sandland, and Edwin Haider.

During the war years of 1941 to 1945 the people of Selfridge courageously
fought their own war to help keep the freedom of our country. They sold war
bonds and stamps as well as holding many fundraisers. Each town had their quota
with Selfridge exceeding its quota many times. In November of 1943, during the
third War Loan Drive the quota for Selfridge was $10,000 and $18,787.50 was
sold here in Selfridge alone.

So much was needed by our government to keep our boys supplied and Selfridge
really rallied in that department. They formed a Salvage Committee which
consisted of Carl Ellingson, Joe Volk Henry Geigle, Rudolph Hettich, Mike
Froelich, Norlin Mattson, Mrs. S.A. Collis, Mrs. Ralph Hinton and J. Bernard
Smith. The Farmers Union Oil Station set up a place at their station where
residents and farmers could bring their scrap iron for war. The Selfridge
Journal was designated as the place to bring all your scrap rubber and tires.
All area people were urged by the government to scour their farmsteads and
homes for any old engines, tubes, hot water bottles, rubber tires and even
rubber rings from jars. Anything made out of iron or steel that was scrap, such
as old pans and kettles, wheel rims, was 'being urged to be added to the scrap
iron pile. The Selfridge Homemakers sponsored a tin can and waste paper drive
which was very successful with everyone cooperating.

"Victory Gardens" were raised in Selfridge. They also had a "Community Victory
Garden" in 1943 with Rev. Father Victor taking the management of the garden
with the plowing and cultivating done by Alex Oster. Everyone of the community
was invited to take rows in this garden at 50c a row. The Victory Garden
meetings were always well attended with 100% cooperation reported for the
"Victory Gardens". The Selfridge school organized its own School Victory Corps
for their support in the war effort. Their campaign slogan was "Save, Serve,
Conserve".  Rationing had a large affect on the residents of Selfridge. Being
it is an agriculture community the rationing of tires was hard on local
farmers. Applications had to be submitted and then acted upon before a tire
could be purchased. Meat was scarce as well as sugar. Sugar was used to make
industrial alcohol needed in the war. In 1943, 387 sugar ration books were
issued in Selfridge. Mrs. Ralph Hinton was in charge of making out the
applications and distributing the sugar ration books. The women were allowed a
bigger ration when it came to canning. At one time, the women had quite a
squabble over whether "rhubarb" was considered a fruit or a vegetable.

After the devastation and lives lost in World War II, Americans believed it
could never happen to our boys again. But such was not the case! Once again,
our boys were called to arms in 1950 during the Korean Conflict. This time it
was hard enough for the families with boys serving in the armed forces, but the
effect on the people at home didn't have the far reaches of the previous World
Wars. And still another time, our country took part, in the Vietnam War in the
early 60's. Selfridge followed closely as the Television brought the war and
fighting into our homes like a guest each evening. It was a blow to the
community as a whole when the news came that one of our local boys, Kenneth
Johner lost his life in a political war that was never fought to win. He
touched the hearts and lives of the community and brought the war close to
home. His life was given to a cause that most of us will never understand. He
died on March 21, 1967. His two brothers, Gene and Jerry, were wounded in
action while serving in the same place. Ronnie Hepper received shrapnel wounds
during his Vietnam tour of duty. Another boy of our small town, Larry Kelsch,
lost his arm while serving his country. A second boy of Selfridge who died not
in combat, but lost his life in an automobile accident while serving his state
side duty was Charles Mosset. These boys will forever be among the honored of
our community.

Wars will always be a part of our lives. No matter if we live on the quiet
North Dakota prairies in the sleepy little community of Selfridge, our boys
will continue to serve our country so we can go on living the serene and
peaceful life we enjoy so much. Our community will continue to give of it's
sons and daughters and be proud of each and every one of them.
Judith Walker

 IN MEMORY OF MOTHERS  DAY
 (By Cpl. Rynold Fleck)

God painted the beautiful morning,
And laid all the silver there.
But clearer to me is the silver,
Inlaid in my mothers hair.

Ali, sweet is the light in the water,
And deep are the summer skies,
But sweeter and deeper the love light
That shine in my mothers eyes.

Roses are fair with the dew drops,
That gleam in the pateled vase,
But Heavens own beauty weakens,
In the smile of my mothers face.

Dear God, the works tiny fingers
Are wondrous and all divine.
But this is Thy earth's fairest beauty,
That wonderful mother of mine.

FERDERER WRITES JOURNAL FROM 'SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND'
Dear Editor Smith: Am sending you my new address, as I must have he Journal.
Here's hoping it's my permanent address this time. Pretty hard getting along
without the old home-town paper, and am sure the rest of the boys that are over
here would say the same thing. Haven't been over here very long, but have seen
quite a bit of this country already. Hope to see more of it In the near future.
Have been in Scotland already. The weather here has been beautiful so far.
Fields and pastures are green and had a few rainy days, but no snow as yet.
Will drop a few lines later on and in the meantime will be waiting for the good
old Journal. Hope to be seeing you all soon.
Sincerely, -Sgt. Carl Ferderer. Ed.

Letters written to the editor, J. Bernard Smith, of the Selfridge Journal by
our boys in service

NEWS of OUR MEN and WOMEN IN UNIFORM

HOT IN MISSISSIPPI
Keesler Air Force Base. Dear Editor Smith: I would like to thank you for the
paper which I receive each week and its nice to hear of the news about the
people back home. I am going to 'Control Tower Operation and Weather' school
here in Mississippi. The school is kind of hard and I have to do a little
studying after hours. I hope to graduate sometime in October-then I should be
home for at least ten days. Sure will be nice to get back again. Quite a few of
the men getting out of school are being sent overseas, so I suppose I'll be
sent there later on, The weather down here is kind of warm. It got hot back
home but down here we are right on the Gulf of Mexico and the climate is kind
of damp which makes it seem a lot warmer. Well that's about all, and thank you
again for sending the paper. Sincerely yours, ---James Vollmuth.

Okinawa, Dec. 3, 1946.
Dear Smithy: Thought I'd drop a few lines for a change to the Journal. I'm
still okay. Seem's like years since I left the States, but its only two months.
I'm stationed on Okinawa the Island of DISPARE-sure a messy looking Island. All
a person can see is GI's. I'm not In the Infantry anymore. I'm In the Quarter
Master Trucking Co. I myself, am a cook here. Jumped from a Pfc. in 3 weeks to
a T-5, which is a second cook and I'm expecting by the coming New Years to be a
T-4 which is First Cook. News is scarce here, but for one thing, we married men
can't figure out why the Government keeps all of these married men over here.
Of course one thing is certain, the next election will tell what kind of a
Government these married men and women will choose. By sending men over here
when there isn't any fighting going on, just brings hardship and hatred to a
man and further more, to the people who we all have chosen for our great
leaders-It's it crime. Best wishes and Holiday Greetings to all. T-5 Joe C.
Wuitschick.

Short Stories

Happy is the man who fondly thinks of his forebears Who likes to tell the
willing listener the tale Of their achievements and greatness, and is glad To
see himself a link in the beautiful chain.
-- Goethe

"If life is worth living, it's deeds are worth recording."

Picture - Jim Gayton

A TALL TALE
Jim Gayton was a very respected and well liked person around Selfridge. He
loved to visit, talk about the "old days" and once in awhile, tell "a tall
tale". The following story is a typical "tall tale" which really delighted Jim
when he told it.

Now it can be told. A story of a Selfridge man who beat officials to the Oregon
state line, and now is safe here on the Standing Rock Reservation.

This Selfridge man is Jim Gayton who recently returned from Portland, Oregon,
after visiting his children, Jim said it was a close shave for him, and is
happy to be back among his friends and Sioux Indians, who will give him help if
he needs it, he hopes.


The whole thing is that west coast Biologists are puzzled over the finding of a
blanket of dead clams along the seacoast, but Jim says it isn't puzzling him at
all, and he knows nothing about Biology, but he has the solution what killed
the clams, which prompted him to escape just in time over the Oregon state line
before Officials caught him for a long ride in the county jail-house in
Portland.

What started the death of the clams, Jim says is that he, in company with his
daughter and son- in-law, the Jim Tull's of Portland, and his other children,
were sight-seeing along the seacoast and everyone went out into the cool ocean
water bare-footed. Jim stayed back on the shore, but they kept calling him to
come into the water bare-footed and kept calling him "chicken". After they kept
calling, Jim couldn't take it any longer, and finally he too got into the
water.

Jim said it was the first time in seven months that he got his feet washed, and
that evening sat visiting with his children, and enjoying a restful evening. He
later started to read the evening paper. When Jim read the following article,
he packed his suitcase and made a hurried up trip back to Selfridge.

Believing he was responsible for the death of the clams, Jim said he didn't
loose any time getting back, and said it will be seven or more years before he
washes his feet if it has to be done in the state of Oregon in the ocean
waters.

Here's the article which tells about the death of the clams, which Jim believes
was the cause by him not having washed his feet in seven months.

"Dead razor clams blanketed an area north and south of Grays Harbor Tuesday.
State fisheries department biologists quickly launched an investigation of the
mystery. One stretch of clam- dotted beach was more than two miles long, the
other slightly more than a mile. Some dead crabs were among them. Biologists
estimated there were 25,000 clams in one beach area three-tenths of a mile
long. The experts were baffled by the absence of any evidence of any death
content in the ocean water. Initial theories included the possibility of an
infection in the clam beds out beyond the normal range of clam digging. The
Biologists said they dug healthy clams on the beach where the largest number of
dead ones were found. A laboratory investigation is continuing.
Selfridge Journal

FIRES, TORNADO, AND GRASSHOPPERS
by Carol Whipple
The first and worst prairie fire I can remember was around the year 1925. I was
six years old at that time. It seems the fire had started in the morning, about
five miles northwest of our place. The wind was blowing from the southeast, so
we knew the fire would not hit our place. The folks were not much too worried
about it. Then, the wind changed to the northwest and my folks knew we were in
for trouble.

At that time there were no fire trucks to fight fires and the prairie grass was
high and thick all over. So the only thing to do was to fill the cattle water
tank full of water and soak gunny sacks in the tank. The gunny sacks would be
used to fight the fire when it got to our place. They would at least be able to
stop the house from burning.

There was a small plowed field close to the house, so the folks put my two
sisters and me in a lumber wagon out in the middle of the field, so the fire
couldn't get to us and that's where we stayed until the fire had passed.

I could just see that fire when it hit the high hills west of our house. It
looked like the flames were leaping about a hundred feet in the air. It was
getting dark then, so the flames really showed up. It seemed like ages until
the fire finally passed on toward the southeast. It had burned all the grass
but a small triangular shaped piece south of the house. The folks saved the
house, but the barn was burned up, and a number of hay stacks were burned. The
horses were out in the plowed field tied to the wagon, so they were alright.

That fire kept going until it hit the Grand River in South Dakota. For years
after that I would get sick if I smelled prairie fire smoke.

Charlie told about a unique way of fighting prairie fires in the early days
before they had a lot of firefighting equipment. It was called a fire drag.
They would butcher a beef and split it down the middle from front to back or
lengthwise, but they would not cut it completely in two. Each of two riders
would fasten his lariat to one foot of the beef and also to the saddle horn.
One rider would ride on each side of the fire line as fast as he could go
dragging the carcass along the fire line. This would smother the fire and put
it out.

This was dangerous work for the rider and also the horse. There was always
danger that the horse might stumble or step in a hole and break it's leg. The
rider might be thrown off and hurt or the horse might roll on the rider.

I was never much afraid of tornadoes until one completely destroyed the house
and barn on the place that Charlie and I had just bought. We had just moved
into the house and were cleaning and fixing it up.

It was a rather warm day in June sometime in the 1940's. We had had some
company and they had left for home. The window in the kitchen was open and at
that time there was no electricity on the farms in this area, so we had a lamp
for light. The wind came up a bit and made the lamp flicker, so Charlie was
going to shut the window. Before he could get it shut the tornado hit. We were
buffeted and banged about, and it was all over in seconds. We found ourselves
outside on the wrecked lumber and debris. The house was completely destroyed.
Some of the wrecked lumber was scattered down the ravine for about a quarter of
a mile.

Charlie, Jim, Clark Whipple and I were in the house. We had a few bruises and I
had a small cut above one eye, but no one was hurt seriously. Jim had been
sleeping on the couch, and he wasn't hurt at all. I guess the good Lord was
with us.

Charlie liked to tell a story about the grasshoppers during the drought years.
He and his brother had been out fencing. Charlie had taken his coat off and
laid it on the ground. He forgot to pick it up, and a day or two later, when he
went to find it, all that was left were the buttons.

Picture - A tornado took down the barn of George Walker Sr. in 1920.

Picture - Grasshopper spreaders for poison used in the 1930's a mixture of saw
dust, molasses and a poison mixture.

Picture - Spreading grasshopper poison in July of 1939. L to R: Dodge pickup
John Kronberger and Henry Schaefbauer. Tractor, Morn Kraft and Matt Weigel.
Pickup Joe Becker and Al Erker. Pickup on end, Mike and Matt Froelich.

Picture - Gus and Petra Swanson, taken about 1915.

A SMALL BOYS MEMORIES OF SELFRIDGE
By: Roy Swanson
My name is Roy Swanson. There is only one name in the whole world that I hate
worse than Oscar and that is Satan. Oscar Swanson was my name all during the
time I lived in Selfridge, but when I left, I made sure it was changed to Roy.

I moved to Selfridge with my parents in 1917 or 1918 when I was just a small
boy. My dad was Gus Swanson and he ran the blacksmith shop in Selfridge, while
my mother, Petra Swanson, operated a restaurant. The blacksmith shop was
located on the north side of main street just east of Smestad's Store. I think
mother's restaurant was across the street from the blacksmith shop. Later on,
they built a dance hall which was a long narrow building on the north side of
main street towards the depot. In later years, this became known as the
"Wingerter Hall". I remember when some people from Morristown, S.D., would come
to the dance hall with their motion picture machine. Of course, it was all
silent in those days. The man would run the machine and his wife played the
piano. The only show that I remember was "Fred Thompson and the Silver King."

There was an Indian by the name of John Bain who was a piano player in the
dance hall. Everybody used to say he could play that piano and could really
make it talk. At the dance, I used to stand next to him and I would wait for
the piano to talk, but the only thing I got out of it was a whiff of either
canned Heet or alcohol. But he was a wonderful man.

Some of the songs I remember from the dance hall were "Barney Googles With His
Goo-Goo- Googley Eyes", "It Ain't Going To Rain No More, No More", "Yes, We
Have No Bananas", and "After The Ball Is Over". Usually the dance finished up
with "Two O'clock In The Morning". Selfridge had a song that was sung also,
called "Selfridge Will Shine Tonight". It went something like this; "Selfridge
will shine tonight, Selfridge will shine tonight. When the sun goes down and
the moon comes up, Selfridge will shine tonight."

There was a girl I remember who used to pull a fainting gag out in the middle
of the floor at the dances. Of course, they used to have to stop the music and
everybody would gather around. People were shoved aside saying, "Give her air,
give her air!" They would fan her until she came to. I was there one winter
evening when she pulled one of those gags. Ray Lyons got a bucket of water from
outside and dumped it on top of her. That was the last time she ever fainted in
the dance hall.

Now Ray Lyons was a different sort of chap. He used to go to the dances but he
never danced with anyone. He would just close his eyes, lean against the wall
and listen to the music. He had one great big fingernail that all of us kids
used to look at. Why he never broke it off, was a real wonder to all of us.

There was a fire near Selfridge in 1920. All the farmers came out with their
plows and started plowing fire guards. They would try to put out the fire with
wet gunny sacks. I don't think it was at the same time, but I remember when the
livery stables burned down in Selfridge. My mother and I were in the restaurant
and we listened as those poor horses were screaming.

There are so many people I remember from my young days in Selfridge. There was
a mother and daughter by the name of Anderson, who ran a restaurant called the
Dew Drop Inn. When this establishment started, it meant competition for my
mother. I remember the Spragues and the Spencer twins. Mr. Sprague was a
section foreman with the railroad. I have fond memories of Mr. William Heiser
who ran the Palace Hotel, because his son, Bernie, and I were very close
friends. And there was the McLaughlin family. Charlie was the father and the
children were Helen, Phat, George, GooGoo, and a girl named Leta who died very
young. We used to say to George, "Georgie, Georgie, Pumpkin Pie, kissed the
girls and made them cry". And there was Tony Engel with his big fancy Touring
Car. When he stepped on the brake the light would go on in back and that was
quite a deal in those days.

I remember when Bernie and I used to go into J.K. Weades, General Merchandise
Store and look at the blood that was on the bottom of the candy counter. This
was from the time when Howard Smith was killed by Joe Swift, and all over a
dog. On the plank sidewalk in front of Weades Store, someone had written that
the world was going to come to an end at a certain date. The date was written
there too. And there was Henry Sagmiller who used to own an airplane. He would
have us kids climb up on the back end of it and by doing that, it would put
weight on it so he could get it straightened out on a level keel. I also
remember Robert Bruce who played with "Sousa's Band".

I can recall when the bank in Selfridge was robbed. My mother and I were down
on our knees looking through the window of the restaurant, and we could see the
fuse being lit on the dynamite, and hearing the big explosion. My mother and I
ran over to the Sheriff who lived upstairs of a two story building. All the
robbers got, was the change box which, to the best of my recollection, just
contained $65.00. The robbers hadn't gotten into the main part of the bank
where most of the money was kept.

When I was just a small boy, my parents planted a little flax for me and I got
$125.00 for it. The banker would get a real chuckle out of me when I would come
into the bank with my little bank book and want to draw out a nickel. The money
all stayed in the bank, and of course, I lost it all when the bank closed up in
1929.

The rattle snakes in Selfridge were always an interesting thing. The men used
to have big rattle snake hunts and then put them in cream cans. You could
always walk down to Smestad's Grocery store to look at them. There was another
grocery store in Selfridge which burned down. There were two men who owned it
and they would display a bunch of silver that had melted together in the fire.

Maude Black was a good friend of my mothers. People used to call her Mustache
Maude. I remember how she always smoked Bull Durham. Mother also used to have a
lot of paintings done by a man with the last name of Disrud and she owned
several books written by her friend, Frank Fiske. Another person my mother knew
was a women by the name of Regina Sharp. They wrote a poem together at one time
that was published in the Selfridge Journal. The poem started out "I'll tell
you a story about Chadwick when it was in full glory." Chadwick was a little
town north of Selfridge.

I still own a small silk flag which was given to me many years ago when I was a
boy in Selfridge. A soldier by the name of Fred Folsum gave it to me. He also
gave me his medals. The medal was two rifles, crossed. The flag had a little
stick underneath to hold it steady and a silk cord to hang it with. There was a
place on it to place cards or letters in.

Young Billy Ordway and I owned a little dog together. It was run over one day
which was a sad time for both of us. My mother and his mother fixed a small
cross for us and we buried this little dog up on a hill by Selfridge.

At one point, I wish I could remember the year my mother and I went to New
England, N.D. When we started for home from New England, the train became all
snowed in. We were put on a sled and people heated bricks to put them at our
feet to keep them from freezing. We were covered with robes (I think they were
buffalo robes) to keep us warm until we reached Selfridge. After that snow
storm was over, there were horses standing up that had frozen to death.

My parents were ambitious people and always wanted to better themselves. In the
early 20's it was rumored that the railroad roundhouse was going to be moved
from Mobridge, S.D. to Walker, S.D. My parents thought it would be a wonderful
chance to get in on the ground floor of the deal. They moved to Walker, S.D.,
approximately 1922 or 1923. In Walker they built a blacksmith shop, a
restaurant, two lumber yards, a grocery store and a filling station. Lots were
being sold in Walker on the assumption that the roundhouse was going to be
moved to Walker, and that never happened. Had that rumor never started, my
folks might have lived and died in Selfridge. After living in Walker for a
number of years, they moved to Minneapolis. My father died in 1949 and my
mother died in 1944.

MISHT
by Theresa Zachmeier
All winter long, the cow manure was dumped in one spot. In the spring of the
year after spring's work was done, the manure was leveled out to about 18
inches thick in a circle shape. After a rain, the manure was tramped with a
horse team of four horses in the front and four horses in the back tandem style
until the manure was flat, hard, and about 3 inches thick.

Grandpa Mosset had to work the manure several times before it became solid. He
couldn't do it all in one day.

Then the solid manure was cut with a spade into about 12 inch square blocks.
The blocks were set on an edge to dry out by the wind. Next they were set into
a cross shape similar to a cross pile grain shock for further drying. After
complete drying, the blocks were stacked into "misht" stacks.

The misht mixture was used for all types of heating and cooking. They would use
a hammer to break the misht block into pieces so that it would fit into the old
fashioned cook stove.

The misht would hold the heat where as wood looses it's heat the minute it is
burned up.

So many times we are told in history class to look to our ancestors for answers
to our present day problems. Could this be the answer to heating energy
consumption?

THE BLIZZARD OF SIXTY SIX
By: Gladys Morgen
It started out as just another March day, not too cold, and temperatures in the
twenties. It was cloudy, but no unusual weather forecast. It was Wednesday.
Bill had to go to Fargo with the rest of the ASCS office personnel for a three
day convention.

The day before, Bill had been to a bull sale, and bought a bull. On the way
home, he had stopped in Selfridge and picked up Andy Klein, to bring out to the
farm to help Larry with the chores, while he was at the convention. Wednesday
after Bill left, Larry and Andy went out to feed the cattle and sheep. We did
the milking, and I took care of my chickens; about 60 hens. I noticed it had
started to snow lightly.

Then I thought, "This is a good time to paint the inside of my kitchen
cabinets." As Bill hated the smell of paint, I thought I would have it done
before he came home. I had removed most of the dishes from the cabinets, then
it was time to prepare dinner. When the men came in for dinner, it was snowing
harder and the wind was blowing. I looked out the window and noticed some cows
heading for the creeks up north. That is a good sign of a storm coming, but I
didn't think about it right then, but it all came back later.

After we had eaten dinner, I went down to the basement and got my paint. Then
the power went off. I waited about an hour and when it didn't come on, I went
to the phone to report the outage. The phone was dead. Now what? No more
thinking about painting. Without lights or heat. I put things away and waited
to see what happened. By now it was snowing harder and the wind was really
blowing.

Larry and Andy went down to the barns to see how everything was. The sheep were
in a board corral that was 9 ft. high. They weren't locked in, but they were
beside the fence to get out of the wind. Larry didn't put them in the barns. We
milked the cows, (by hand) before it got dark, as we had no lights or water. We
had played cards for awhile. It was hard to see and getting cool in the house,
and I lit the oven. We had a Maytag bottle gas stove in the kitchen. When we
went to bed, I turned the oven off but we still had no power. I thought surely
someone with a phone on our party line of ten people would report the outage.

We awoke Thursday morning to a raging blizzard. You couldn't see five feet
ahead. Snow was piled everywhere. Our hedge in front of the house was
completely covered over, almost as high as the house.

Larry and Andy headed for the barns to the east about nine o'clock. I prepared
dinner at noon and still had no water or heat (I melted snow for water). No one
came in for dinner. It was terrible outside. I could hardly see out any window,
as the snow was piled so high against the house. I waited and waited. About 4
o'clock I started to worry. Why didn't they come to the house? Were they lost?
It was starting to get dark again. The cows weren't milked over in the other
barn. They were left in the stantions in the dairy barn. As the hours went by I
was getting frantic. I was sure they were lost. It was dark now. I was sure no
one could find the house. I walked the floor and prayed. Finally I put a candle
in the picture window. Although the snow was as high as the window, I still put
it on the window sill, but I knew there was no way they could see the light
through the snow banks against the house.

I didn't know what else to do, except worry, walk, and wait. After what seemed
endless hours, it was after 8 o'clock, the door burst open and Larry and Andy
almost fell in. They were so covered with ice and snow, they could hardly move
anymore. I couldn't believe my eyes. After being out that long, they had
managed to find, and get back to the house.

After they had undressed (their parkas and snowmobile suits), they told about
having to shovel out and move 152 head of sheep into a barn, that the door was
covered with snow. They put the sheep through a window. The sheep had been
covered over with snow beside the board fence. The men stood on top of the
sheep and shoveled them out, one by one and put them in the barn.

After we had eaten supper, Larry mentioned the cows in the barn weren't milked.
I said "No more going out tonight!" I didn't want to chance that anymore.

When we got ready for bed, they brought their wet clothes in the kitchen to
spread out on chairs to dry in front of the oven door, so they would be dry for
the next day. I decided to leave the oven on overnight so there would be some
heat to dry the clothes. I closed the dividing sliding doors almost shut,
leaving about a six inch space.

When I got up the next morning (Friday), the blizzard was raging even worse.
The wind had changed direction in the night. I had a headache when I got up. I
went to the kitchen and Larry followed saying he had a headache. He then lit a
match and the flame went out. We both knew right away why we had a headache.
The oven had been burning all night. We tried to open windows, and couldn't
open anything as the snow was up over the top of them. Larry then opened the
inside door and took a window out of the storm door. He shoveled snow inside
the entry, so we could get the door open to get fresh air. Our headaches went
away then. We were almost asphyxiated. Andy didn't have any after effects at
all.

We then fought our way to the dairy barn. The cows bellowed when we opened the
door. While I was milking, a cow put her head back wanting some milk to drink.
They were so dry they wouldn't eat. We shoveled snow in the feed trough so they
could lick snow. We made it back to the house and stayed there.

The funny thing about the phones was that although the lines were dead, no
calls could come in or go out. We could pick up the phone and start talking; if
someone on the party line would be listening, we could talk to each other that
way, and we did. That night when we went to bed, the oven was shut off!

In the night when I awoke, it seemed that the wind wasn't blowing so hard. I
could see the moon shining, so I knew it wasn't storming anymore. When we got
up Saturday morning, the sun was shining but what a sight. Mountains of snow
everywhere! After breakfast, we went out to see what we had left. Trying to get
to the barns was really something. You had to carry a shovel and make steps in
the snow drifts. We noticed a couple of yearlings walking over our highline
wires. The snowbanks were as high as the high line wires.

We had about forty yearling heifers locked in a corral east of one of the
barns. When we got there, the corral was covered over, so we didn't know if
they were under the snow or stayed on top of the snow and walked out. We found
out later they had walked over the top. We found them later with the rest of
the cattle Larry found down south in the creeks, eyes iced over and tails
frozen, but alive. We found one cow dead on top of a bale stack, she had gotten
her foot caught between the bale stack and board fence and died there. Two more
cows were found dead south of the big hill just a short way from the barns.
When the wind changed they had been forced from the north creeks and just
wandered in the storm. When the men got them home they were starved and dry.
The sheep were o.k. in the barns but had a time getting them out of the barn,
the snow was piled so high.

Larry got some alfalfa bales out of the haymow, (the only place they could get
hay out of), and they carried it out to -the cattle. Then they tried to get a
tractor down to the well to put on the pump jack to get some water for them. We
had a little Allis Chalmer tractor in the machine shop that Larry got out. He
put chains on it and started down to the well. He drove over the tops of the
snow drifts, and somehow got it down there and we started pumping water. The
cattle were so dry we had to stand there with a stick and keep them back or
they would have trampled the tank.

All the days we were going through this, Bill had been stranded in Fargo,
trying to call home to see how we were, but couldn't get through. They finally
made it back to Selfridge on Sunday, but couldn't get out to the farm.

The weather then turned warm and sunny, and the snow started to melt. On Sunday
I started to look for the chicken house, with a shovel. It was completely
covered over with snow. I went where I thought it should be, and started
shoveling. I hit the roof. I figured out where the south side with the windows
should be, and shoveled down until I found a window. It was broken by the snow
piled against it. When I got some snow shoveled away from the windows the light
shone in. The chickens had light, the first time in four days. I crawled in the
window. The chickens were all sitting on the floor, which was covered with
eggs. It had gotten so dark in there where the windows were covered over, the
chickens thought it was night and they never got up on the roost.

I don't remember the exact day of the next week when the power came back on,
but the snow plow didn't get out on the west road until the end of the week.
Bill rode with the snowplow west and walked the remaining 5-1/2 miles north to
get home. The road to our farm wasn't opened until ten days later.

As the days went by the weather stayed quite warm and the snow melted. When the
snowbanks started to melt, we started to check to see what was underneath some
of them. We found one dead sheep that Larry and Andy missed.

In all of this I had forgotten about three white turkeys I had, two hens and a
gobbler. When I did think about them, I thought they were dead, but we hadn't
found them anywhere. One day, two weeks and four days later, I was walking
around down by the barns. The water was running everywhere, as the snow was
really melting, but the drifts against the board corral was six or seven feet
high yet. As I walked around down there, I thought I heard a noise. It sounded
like a bird. I looked up and around, wondering what kind of bird would be
around this early in March. I couldn't see any bird and later I heard it again,
so I started going in the direction I thought the sound was coming from. I came
to this large drift beside the board corral.

Finally it dawned on me that it might be my turkeys. I ran to find a shovel and
started digging. Down on the ground, under all that snow, water was running a
foot deep, but there were my three turkeys; very much alive and well; although
very wet. They trotted right on over to the granary to eat, flopping their
wings. It was very hard to believe they could survive that long under that
snow, but they did, none the worse for their experience. They had no after
effects. I took pictures of them.

I guess we survived the blizzard quite well. After we heard of the loses other
people in the neighborhood had, ours seemed quite small. We also heard later
than a man in the Morristown, S.D. area had asphyxiated under the same
conditions as we were, using the gas oven to heat the house overnight. We are
really lucky to be alive after the Blizzard of Sixty Six.

CAMPING TRIP
by Judith J. Walker
After many months of saving, scrimping and hoarding every little dime and
nickel, the Eager Beavers 4-H Club finally rented a bus and driver and with
very high spirits headed for Medora, N.D. one Friday afternoon in July of 1971.

With the bus loaded, (3 tents, 2 cookstoves, 3 coolers, 27 sleeping bags &
pillows, 20 suitcases, and 27 people) we held our breath until we made it to
the top of the first hill. After that we had clear chugging all the way except
for a few rest area calls and one anxious moment when our bus driver had
thoughts of deserting, during the singing of "98 Bottles of Beer". He only
stayed in hopes the beer would appear.

Arrival meant finding a camp site which we did about 5 miles into the Roosevelt
Park. The Club consists of all girls so we kindly let a few fathers, Joe
Mosset, Joe Kraft, Jack Schneider and Jim Walker tag along as tent and night-
guards men. Their wives came in handy as tent-mothers. After setting up camp
and a rousing feast of hot dogs and potato chips we started to settle in for
the night. We could tell it was going to be a long night as exclamations flew
from one tent to the other. "Hey you guys, shut up over there", "Quit laughing
so loud", "Stop shining that flashlight in our tent", and "We can't sleep with
all your noise over there".

5:00 a.m. came quickly and with it roosters crowing and wolf howls from the
men's tent followed by tent banging and water sprinkles in the windows of the
female lodgings. We still don't know why they got up at five a.m. By six the
confusion of making sausage and flapjacks for 17 kids was well underway. The
start of a good day.

First on the agenda was sight seeing and museum visits. The men quickly
departed and the keeping together of these 17 children fell onto the "beloved
tent mothers". We noticed a few times during our round of sight seeing that the
men apparently seemed not to know who we were when they accidentally came upon
our excursion group. Evidently they didn't hear or see us that time when we
were all waving and shouting, and jumping up and down in the middle of the
street. You can well imagine the looks on the shopkeepers faces when the hoard
of us descended upon their tiny little souvenir shops.

Late afternoon we all went back to camp for a "little rest", cleaning up and
supper feast of hamburgers, and potato salad. The "resting" consisted of the
kids playing tag, hide and seek, finding one bullsnake, running to the
bathroom, one water faucet fight and wading in the water. We barely had time to
put away the empty potato salad barrel and hamburger pan when a terrific wind
and rain came up to spoil our evening adventure of going to town for the
outdoor musical show. Some decided to go to bed early but once they got into
their wet sleeping bags the tent started coming down. What a lot of screaming
and squealing. The men ran around in the rain trying to tie the tents to the
trees as the girls were asked if they were seared and would they like to sit in
the bus. They said "No, we would rather stay in the tent and scream, it is more
fun." The kids were having a "ball" in the wet storm but among the "beloved
tent mothers" tempers were short and patience running low. Even the men feared
a "licking" close at hand.

After a couple of hours, all efforts of keeping the tents up was just too much
and with no dry bedding or clothes left, we decided to abandon camp and head
for home. With the rain in our face and wind in our hair we scrambled to take
down tents. The packing of soggy tents and wet sleeping bags left much to be
desired. Everything and everybody was accounted for except one bag of cheese-
pops. The case of the missing tennis shoe was later discovered in the cookie
container.

After filling gas and restroom treats, we traveled the storm ridden night on
home. At last at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning, with the sleepy, bedraggled,
disappointed kids, we arrived in Selfridge and it came close to the sensation
of ascending to heaven. Depositing these children on their own doorsteps at
that hour of the night brought slight shock to some of their parents, because
we weren't expected home until the following night.

Taking everything into consideration, the trip wasn't too bad, but the "beloved
tent-mothers" would never do this again. At least not until next summer.

When we start to count flowers,
We cease to count the weeds.
When we start to count blessings,
We cease to count our needs.
When we count laughter,
We cease to count tears.
When we start
to count memories,
We cease to count years.

Picture - Taken 1950. Jake Jochim, Art Jochim, Katie Jochim.

LIFE OF A YOUNG PIONEER GIRL
By Katherine Jochim
I, Katherine, grew up in Brisbane, North Dakota. I was born on November 17,
1909. I remember growing into a teenage girl then a grown lady. But I didn't
have much of a fun childhood.

The house I was born in was a sod house. The roof was also of sod and in the
spring time our roof would turn green as the meadows and pastures. This house
had one large room with a small kitchen towards the front. There were no fancy
curtains at the windows or wooden floors beneath our feet, only the cold damp
ground. In this kitchen there was a table, three old chairs and a cook stove.
This is all my mother had. The cook stove had a platform in the front with a
cover and this is where my mother put my food.

Mother told me many times that Dad would go out and hunt rabbits for meat. He
came home many times empty handed and then there would be no meat for our
table. My Dad was not the only one who did this. The neighbors also joined the
rabbit hunts as they needed meat for their families too.

One day, my father came home with a cow that his aunt had given to him. I
remember that cow so well because the milk tasted so very good. It was better
than candy. We were only allowed to have so much milk at a time, so it would
last until the next time we milked her.

I also recall a creek that flowed by our sod house. There was a big tree
growing beside that creek which I loved to climb, as I was a tomboy. One
particular time, I slipped in the tree and got hung up by my dress. I was
seared and almost fell into the creek. My mother came looking for me and helped
me down. After I was down, you can imagine what happened. I still remember it!

When I started school I had a three mile walk one way. The neighbor children,
Paul Hartman's, would join me on the way. Many days it was past 10 o'clock when
we arrived at the school and the teacher would ask why we were late. We'd
answer "Oh teacher, we couldn't make it any sooner!" She'd reply, "But if you
wouldn't play so much on the way you could make it on time."

Then the dry year came on the prairie. The wind blew, the rains didn't come and
there was no feed for the stock and no crops grew. One morning in June about
1920, my Dad got ready to leave with one of our neighbors. I said, "Dad, where
are you going?" He looked at me kind of sad and said "I have to go to
Selfridge. I have a job to go to work so we have money to buy food." He had
found this job through a relative. The Selfridge area had very good crops that
year.

I looked at mother and she also looked so sad with tears in her eyes. I said to
Dad, "Is Selfridge far?" He answered "Not that far. I'll see you when I get
enough money to buy food for the winter." I can still see my Dad and the
neighbor as they drove over the hill with the horse and buggy.

So now, here was mother with four small children, and no money or food. There
was Dorothy, Adam, Hilda and I. We stood there wondering what would happen
next. After a while, mother told me and my brother, Adam to go and get the milk
cows in, so we did. But things were unhappy and we were all feeling blue and
sad. Not happy like when Dad was around.

The next morning, mother and I caught two of our horses. One was black and one
brown. Mother then got ready to go out and cut hay wherever there was some to
be found. It was extremely scarce but she tried anyway. Our stock still had to
have some sort of feed. She raked it and I helped her. We hitched the team to
the wagon and hauled the hay home, what little there was. Mother kept on
working and cared for the family as long as Dad was in Selfridge working in the
harvest fields.

When loading the wagon with hay, I would be on top of the wagon stacking the
hay while mother would throw it up to me. One day when I was on the wagon, I
looked around toward the hill and I spied my father as he came walking home. I
said "Mother, Dad is coming, look'!" I can still see him in my mind as he came
walking down that hill toward us. It was a happy moment for mother and I to see
him.

He came home to see his family but he had to leave again on Sunday morning.
When he left, he said "I will be home next week." When he came back the next
time, he and mother both prepared to leave for Selfridge together. Dad said to
us kids, "We are going to Selfridge to look for a home. If we find a farm, we
are going to move. Now, Katherine you take care of the rest of the children
until we come back. Be good now." This was a tremendous responsibility to put
on the shoulders of a young girl of nine years. I stood kind of lost and scared
now that both of my parents were going away. Hilda was the youngest at that
time and she was able to go along. Adam, Dorothy and I stayed home alone.

I can remember back to when my parents came home. They were gone for three
days. They left on a Friday and came back on Sunday. I remember how much I
missed Mother and Dad. On that last Sunday morning, I was so lonesome I cried
and cried. All I had was little Adam and Dorothy. The morning passed into noon
and then in the afternoon about two or three o'clock my parents came home. They
had buggy full of watermelons which they had gotten from Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand
Mosset. Those watermelons were something special.

I was so glad the folks were home again. it was now my parents announced that
we would be moving to Selfridge. As the folks prepared the family to move, I
remember how the neighbors came with their wagons and helped my parents load
all their belongings. That same evening after everything was ready, the
neighbors came to say their good-by's. I remember how mother cried. I don't
think she slept very much that night. Early the next morning, everybody came
back and took their loaded wagons and away we went. We were headed for a new
unknown adventure. This was in 1921.

My father put me on a pony to help drive the cattle. There were also some
calves. John Vetter was the other pony rider. We were now on our way to
Selfridge.

When we came to the Cannonball river it was really running high and full. Now
what? The wagons were the first to go in to cross and then the cattle. Next to
follow were the pony riders. I was kind of scared, but I said to myself, "My
pony will take me across." And he did. It wasn't too bad. All I got wet was my
feet but the water wasn't cold.

By the time we got to Ferdinand Mosset's place, everything was fine. They gave
us a big dinner which was good because we were all very hungry. After that, we
rested and started to feel much better after the long trip.

After that, we left for our new home. Oh dear, what a home we came to. It had a
flat roof, two bedrooms, a little living room and a kitchen. The windows were
broken as well as the door. There was an old broken down barn. It looked awful.
The first thing we unloaded and took in was the cook stove. We put it in the
living room and started to sweep and clean the place. After a while it started
to get dark and we had to find the kerosene lamps. Mother had two of them.

The neighbors started on their way back at this time. We put up Mom and Dad's
bed and one more and got ready for bed. I can remember how mother worked late
that night while us kids were sleeping on the floor. During the night, Dorothy
had to go outside. She was scared in a new place. She screamed "Something is on
the steps!" It was a skunk. Now what? Dad went out and shot it. Boy, oh boy!
What a smell! The night wasn't very speedy.

The next morning when we got up, everybody was feeling blue and homesick. I
went out to the broken down barn and cried for awhile. When I heard them call
my name I went back into the house. I recall it so well. There at the table sat
my father, Adam and Dorothy. They were eating breakfast and mother was in the
bedroom. All I could eat was a cup of warm milk. I didn't like the home we had
come to, but as time passed things began to change.

After breakfast, Dad went out to take of the cows and I went along to help him.
When the milking was done, he said, "Now we are in Selfridge. We have
everything here but we have no hay." He got the grass mower ready, also the hay
rack. Mother and I went out cutting hay. Mother cut it and I raked the hay
while Dad got everything ready to haul it home. There sure was a lot of hay. It
didn't take long and we had our winter feed up for the stock. In the evenings
we worked on the house and soon everything fell into place.

When winter came, it came in full force. Sometimes the snow storms lasted for
three days. We made it through them. We didn't have a windmill to pump water so
we had to pump it all by hand. I can remember how I had to help pump the water.
Finally the day arrived when we got a windmill. What a relief it was.

The school I attended while we lived in Selfridge was located where Jim Walker
now lives. At that time it was a long building and the middle part was the
school. I was just a fourth grader at the time and the place belonged to Joe
Swift, Sr.

The next year, the Golden Wealth District put up a new building calling it the
Golden Wealth School #1. It was located about one mile south of the Joe Swift
place. Then we drove to school. We went with a wagon and team of horses. The
neighbor kids went along and I usually drove the team. There were quite a few
students going to school. The Anton Feist children, the Joe Merck boys, the
Brisky family, and John Kleins children. May Smith was our teacher. Later in
life, after I married, some of my children were her pupils also. May Smith
taught my two oldest children, Dorothy and Jackie. My children attended the
same school where I went up until my eighth grade.

In 1922, we had a beautiful crop. Dad said, "I think, Katherine, you will have
to stay home from school and help put in the crop. That was in the spring of
the year. I stayed home, because I never disobeyed an order from my father. He
hooked five horses to the plow. I took the lines and the plow and helped my
father put in the crop and what a beautiful crop we had. I think my team of
horses was smarter than I was. I remember Dad saying when I would start out,
"Don't let the team run away. 11

Many times he hooked four horses to the drags and I had to drag the fields.
Walking behind the drags all day, I came home looking like a dirt monkey.

I recall when the day came for me to write my eighth grade test. I was out in
the field when my teacher, Mrs. Walter Tuntland, wrote a note to me telling me
to come to school and finish my eighth grade. But work came before school. The
rest of my sisters and brothers went but once again I had to stay home and help
Dad when he said, "There is no time for school. We have to finish up putting in
the crop." I took my four horses and went back out to drag in the field. I was
kind of unhappy and feeling down.

Many times, when I came home from the fields, I would have to jump on my pony
and ride west about three miles to get the cows in. It was free range at that
time and the farmers let the cattle run free in the spring until the crops came
up green.

Our horses were always in the hills where John Fleck lives now. My father
couldn't ride horse back then, and I had to ride for him. He came in one
Saturday and told me to round up the horses. Sometimes it was really cold out,
but I took my pony and rode towards where Leo Feist lives now. Joe Swift, Jr.
lived there at that time.

Joe Swift was our neighbor to the north and his horses always went along with
ours into the hills. Back then, it was a wild west country around here.
Everytime I had to round up the horses, old Joe Swift went along to bring his
horses home too. I think he kind of felt sorry for me or was afraid something
might happen to me. When we came over the hills, some distance away, there
stood our horses. We rounded them up and started home. Many times, there were
some cowboys riding around in the hills. Now, when I look back, I think about
what could have happened to me. At the time, I was young and didn't think about
anything bad happening to me or didn't realize what could happen. Joe Swift
always was a helpful neighbor and he had a wonderful kind hearted wife.

One day, when I was out riding, looking for our cattle, I ran onto a real old
cowboy house. It was built just the way cowboy houses were built many years
ago. It had a long porch with pillars. It had many doors and windows. Nobody
was living in the house then. Later it was moved into Selfridge on the hill
north of the Catholic Church. George and Alvina Walker lived in that house for
awhile after they were first married.

When I was young, I always had a dream to be a teacher. As I look back now, I
was meant to be a farmer. First helping my parents and then my husband and
family. I thank God that he gave me the courage, hope and strength to not give
up.

Picture - Max Laintz family: Back L to R: Katie, Adam, Dorothy. Front: Hilda,
Benigna, Max, Daniel.

IT'S INCREDIBLE!

No radios - no T.V.
Or electric lights? How did you see?
A horse and buggy? No automobile?
You went to school that was more than a mile
And you had to walk-there wasn't a bus?
You slushed through the snow without a fuss?
The telephone was on the wall?
Two long and three short rings was your call?
No furnace - then how did you ever keep warm?
And what did you do for fun on a farm?
What is a flat iron and what is a churn?
Without the things we have - how did you learn?
But you must have - one way or another!
We're glad it was you, not us, who lived then - Grandmother

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" and the smell of the smoke of dry cow chips
from the kitchen stove damper closed?

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" of fresh bread and home-churned butter?

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LAUINGER'S PALACE HOTEL AND CAFE
by Judy (Lauinger) Stevens
Lauinger's Palace Hotel and Cafe holds many warm memories. Lauinger's purchased
it from Bob and Ann Coyle in 1947. That began the story of the greatest hotel
in the world. It helped raise five children and enabled them to be exposed to
the most wonderful people and learn lessons to apply in life.

The hotel was purchased as a home, but progress dictated business. Highway 6
was coming and men needed shelter and food. The hotel was full to over-flowing,
open day and night. It became the home for school teachers. I remember Jack
Klein, Jack O'Leary, Bob Benedict; the home of the town bachelors such as Harry
Whipple, Blaze Gratz, and Henry Schafbauer. Lloyd Smestad didn't live there but
he ate all his meals there. They all became members of the family.

Lauinger's Hotel and Care was the social gathering place of the town. Any
morning or afternoon you could walk in and find Tom sitting in the center
talking to Ted Bachmeier, Tony Bruner, Miles Utter and many more. Those nickel
coffee's lasted many hours, especially because the refill was free. No profit
was made, but a lot of gossip--opps, news, passed through.

The hotel and cafe took care of the custom combiners, who had standing
reservations each year. Gypsies came for sheep shearing every spring. Six year
old Judy Lauinger managed to talk the gypsy ladies into piercing her ears. Was
Mom upset!

Anyone that experienced the Lauinger's Palace Hotel and Cafe remembers
Margaret's warm scrumptious pies, the great, tender, juicy T-Bones. Simon
Dillman and the Luger brothers and friends kept the cafe open many a late night
serving them steaks - VERY RARE. People remember the Sunday morning gathering
after church. It was a special time. Kids filled the booths playing cards on
the cold winter nights. And, some remember Sharon's special dessert to "special
customers", raw egg yolks hidden under peaches.

Remember the boys, Tom, Dick, and Joe with the white dish towel wrapped around
them for aprons? Working, cooking and waiting on customers, in between card
hands of Per Fronce.

The laughter, the tears, the friendships were all shared there. I wish the
hotel could talk. Oh, the stories it could tell.

Picture - Lauinger boys, Joe, Dick, Tom.

Picture - Birthday party for Judy Lauinger in the Palace Hotel and Cafe.  Left:
Linda Merchant, Judy Blotsky, Darien Walker, Karen Gayton, ?, Mary Kraft, ?.
Center Front: Mary Lou Kraft. Right: Maryann Feist, Judy Lauinger, Betty
Blotsky, ?, ?, Marie Mosset, Judy Volk, Connie Adams, 21 Loretta Feist.

Pioneers

Record it for the grandson of your son,
A city is not built in a day;
Our little town cannot complete her soul,
Till countless generations pass away.

LAND OF THE FREE

Freedom to worship God,
Our pioneer fathers came
Bearing aloft this torch,
A high and holy flame.
Freedom to worship God,
With this they lit the world,
Beneath this burning brand,
A bright new flag unfurled.
Freedom to worship God,
And now, on speeding wheels,
Their children crowd the earth,
Today, who bows, and kneels?
Freedom to worship God,
This was their battle cry,
And now that we are free
Have we forgotten why?
Author Unknown

S talwart men set their sails
E migrated from distant shore;
L ife was lived amid prairie trails
F aithful sons they bore.
R ugged men and women too
I dle hands they had not;
D emands and deeds were all but few
G iving reverence to their God,
E recting homes from stone and sod.

P rairies wide before them lay
I nviting fields of virgin soil;
0 ften cold and heat of day
N either kept them from their toil.
E ver let us grateful be
E ach in our own way;
R ecalling their dear memory
S pecial thoughts by us today.
Judith J. Walker

The Selfridge Pioneer
Some of our settlers came from our eastern states, some direct from western
Europe, but the vast majority approximately 80% - came from the Black Sea
Region of Russia. These of the majority are often referred to as Russians, but
this is a misnomer. They were Russian nationals because of their birth in
Russia. However, they were of genuine German descent and lineage. More often
then not, most of them could not speak a word of Russian, but only spoke the
German language. They were descendants of those carefully selected German
families transplanted from Germany into the Russian Ukraine by Queen Catherine
of Russia in her colonization effort during her reign from 1763 to 1796. During
their century of sojourn in Russia, these Germans maintained their racial
identity. They retained their language, their customs and their religion and as
such, their descendants came to our shores and to our community and brought
these marks of identification with them.

It is surprising that the above statements are true, when Selfridge lies in the
north section of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Most of Selfridge should
be made up of Native Indian Americans, but such is not the case. The other 20%
of the early settlers of Selfridge would be approximately half Indian and half
Norwegian and Irish with a little mixture of other nationalities.

All of our former pioneers, of whatever origin, were a hardy folk. They built
their houses and barns from the native sod of the prairie. They gathered
buffalo chips and twisted hay for fuel. They collected buffalo bones and hauled
them over the long miles to Mandan or Mobridge where they exchanged them for
whatever provisions they needed. They were true lovers of the soil. They knew
the meaning of work and sweat. They carried on through any and all
circumstances. They laughed at hardships and thrived on adversity. They were
frugal and

thrifty, honest and honorable. They were neighborly and helpful. They lived
through the scourges of drought and heat, rust and blight, frost and hail,
prairie fires and blizzards, gophers and grasshoppers -- but nothing could
deter them from their determination to reach their goal -- a home on land of
their own in a country that guaranteed them freedom and equality.  In tribute
to the hardy pioneers of the Selfridge Community the following is a list of the
family names of those taken from the pioneer section of the 50th Jubilee Book.
Any member of our younger generation bearing one of these names should bear it
with pride and cherish it as a heritage from attributes possessed only by the
true pioneer.
Judith Walker

Anderson Archambault Bachmeier Bailey Bartole Bayer Becker Bigger Birrenkot
Black Block Blotske Boehm Bonagofsky Braun Briski Bruce Brunning Caddell Cain
Celley Cerney Collis Davis Dillman Dirk Disrud Dressler Dutton Ellingson Engel
Erbe Evans Ewers Fay Feist Frank Froelich Fuhrman Gayton Geigle Hallam Heiser
Hepper Hettick Herfindahl Hillberg Hinton Hummel Jochim Johner Johnson Kahl
Kiemele Klein Klingler Knispel Kraft Krois Kronberger Krosch Laintz Lorentzon
Lund Lyons Monolovitz Marsch McCay McLaughlin Meisel Merchant Merck Mills
Morgen Mosset Oster Ostrum Nagel Neitzel Pack Pamplin Panko Peterson Petchell.
Plush Port Prewitt Pulling Redman Reiker Ripplinger Ross Rott Sandland
Schaefbauer Schaeffer Schriener Schneider Silbernagel Slater Smestad Smith
Stricker Sturdevant Swift Teeter Tuntland Umber Upham Volk Vollmuth Walker
Walter Wead Weigel Weilenman Wilson Wingerter Wotrang Wuitschick

Picture - Antonia Briski with twins John and Anton on lap. Standing [tallest]
Rose Berger, Kay [left] Agnes [right side].

Picture - Taken 1921: L to R: Fred Krosch, Shirley, Joe and Victor Krosch,
Hayden Bailey on the end.

Picture - Elizabeth Lund

Picture - Sam  and Belle Bigger.

SAMUEL W. AND CORNELIA "BELLE" [KELLER] BIGGER
Samuel was born January 18, 1892 in Kentland, Indiana to John L. and Narcissus
(Drivelbiss) Bigger. He married Cornelia Keller on December 9, 1908 in Indiana.
Cornelia was born March 21, 1893 in Farmers Township of Indiana and is the
daughter of Charles W. and Mary E. (Ducker) Keller. Samuel and Cornelia came to
Sioux County from Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1923. They purchased the old "Spud"
Murphy farm, located northwest of Selfridge, where Paul Haider now lives.
Previous to this, they leased a farm at Wessington, South Dakota from 1917 to
1922.

While living at Wessington, the Bigger family experienced a terrible tragedy in
their family. Two little boys were playing in a laundry room which was attached
to the house. This room contained a five gallon pail of hi-test gasoline with a
pump. The boys built a fire and then proceeded to spray the fire with the gas
pump. The boys died as a result of being burned and were buried in Wessington.
This accident occurred in 1917 when the boys, John and Carl were five and seven
years old.

The Biggers were enticed to come to the Selfridge area by Harry Hunter, the
Shields, North Dakota immigration officer with the Milwaukee Railroad. He gave
them special rates on the railroad to travel to Selfridge in an immigration box
car that held both the household articles and the livestock.

The farm was in very good shape with new buildings and it contained about 1200
acres of land. It was owned by a local banker. The Biggers raised small grains,
cattle and lots of hogs. They were extremely hard working people and eventually
the farm was very prosperous but it didn't last. In the early thirties, with
the drought years and the depression setting in, the family could no longer
make a living or continue with their operation. Crops didn't grow and there was
no feed for the livestock. In 1936, they pulled up stakes and moved to Detroit
Lakes, Minnesota where they purchased a dairy farm. Upon their retirement, this
farm was sold to their son Garry who still operates the farm today. During
their years in Detroit Lakes, they were both active as 4-H leaders for 25
years. They were presented with a plaque for the long devoted years as leaders
and their outstanding work in 4-H.

Samuel passed away June 2, 1983 in Minnesota and Cornelia passed away June 24,
1973 also in Minnesota. They are the parents of eleven children.

Howard H. Bigger was born 1909 and married Mildred A. Anderson in 1932. They
lived in both Selfridge and California where Howard was engaged in various
business enterprises. Mildred passed away in 1981 in San Diego and Howard
continues to make his home in Selfridge. They are the parents of five children,
Marlene, Joanne, Jack, Sharon, and Thomas.

Earl M. Bigger was born in 1913 and married Lilah G. Anderson in 1937. Earl
moved to Selfridge in 1939 and worked for S.A. Collis until 1941 then moved to
California. Later in life he worked for Hughes Aircraft in Los Angeles and
retired in 1976. Earl passed away in 1985 and Lilah is making her home in West
Covina, California. They have two children, Dany Renee and Diane.

Frank A. Bigger was born 1915 and married Lucille I. Barker in 1939. The have
three children, Georgene, Corrine and John. Frank was a farmer in Capistrano,
California. He lived in Selfridge for a short time before his death in 1981.

Ruby A. [Bigger] Anderson was born in 1917. She married Roy 0. Smith and they
had three children, Ronald, Roger and Richard. Ruby remarried to Thomas G.
Anderson in 1945 and they are making their home in Greenacres, Washington where
Thomas is retired from the Army. They have five children, Pamela, Patricia,
Dawn, Debra and Thomas.

Leonard Bigger was born in 1920 and married Grace Vecchio in 1952. Leonard is
now retired from his career in the U.S. Navy. Grace and Leonard are making
their home in Waukegan, Illinois. They have five children, Salvatore, Leonard,
Isabelle, Robert and Thomas.

Delwane Bigger was born in 1922 and married Donna M. Brown in 1967. Dewane
retired from his career in the U.S. Navy and passed away in 1983. Donna is
making her home in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. They have three children, Duane,
Christy Jo, and Jason.

Charles Bigger was born in 1925 and married Eleanor E. Way. They are living in
Frazee, Minnesota where Charles is a truck driver and a farmer. They have two
children, Jeanne and David.

Mary Jane [Bigger] Pearce was born in 1928 and married William Donner. They
have two children, Kathleen and Barbara. She remarried to Richard Pearce and
they have one child, Mark. Both Mary Jane and Richard are retired and living in
San Jacinto, California.

Elizabeth Bigger was born in 1932. She is currently living in Seattle,
Washington where she works for Federal Land Bank.

Samuel L. Bigger was born in 1934 and he married Norma M. Yoki in 1956. They
are making their home in Crookston, Minnesota where Norma is a teacher and
Samuel works as a county agent. They have five children, Mark, Cindy, Scott,
Kevin and Jeffrey.

Garry F. Bigger was born in 1936 and married Betty A. Friegloff in 1963. They
are making their home on the home dairy farm in Frazee, Minnesota. They have
three children, Brian, Barry and Brant.
Sharon Bigger

JOSEPH AND THERESA [JOCHIM] BLOTSKE
Joseph was born January 1, 1889 in the Odessa area of Russia and came to the
United States when he was 21 years old. He came to Emmons County with a family
by the name of Keller. He was the youngest of the family, and was the only one
left; parents and other brothers and sisters were all dead. He worked for the
Keller family for a few years and also for various neighbors, doing farm labor.
The farm he stayed on was a neighbor to Lawrence Welk.

Picture - Joseph and Theresa Blotske.

Joseph met his bride, Theresa Jochim, while in Emmons County. She was born
August 16, 1895, also in Russia and came to the United States at age nine. Her
parents were farmers in Emmons County. Joseph and Theresa were married December
9, 1913. They lived on a farm east of Fort Yates, across the river in Emmons
County. They came to Selfridge in 1922. It was winter time when they moved and
they came across the ice near Fort Yates.

They settled on a farm three and a half miles north of Selfridge in a log
house. This is just west of the present Gary Jochim farm. There was no barn or
buildings on this farm when they arrived. The first thing they did was unload
the wagon, turn it over and put the chickens underneath for shelter and safety.
After they arrived, a severe blizzard hit the area and the family was unable to
get out of the log house for three days. Their cattle drifted away during the
storm.

The family eventually acquired about 300 acres of land which they broke up with
horses and a plow. About 1929, Mr. Blotske and one of the neighbors each bought
a tractor and they started to break up more land for farming. It was a case
tractor with lugs and no tires, just steel wheels. It was the first Case that
came out. The engine was crossways in the tractor. The family thought they were
pretty modern by now, and they had to purchase different equipment to pull
behind the tractor.

In the stock market crash of 1929, Mr. and Mrs. Blotske lost what little money
they had. It was in the Selfridge Citizens Bank at that time.

The first years on the farm were pretty rough going for the family and when the
depression years came along, it didn't get any better. The dry years when
nothing grew and what did grow, the grasshoppers ate. The prairie looked like
blacktop from being so bare.

In 1930, the family owned a Model A, four door car and when they drove on a
country road, the dust was so bad a person could hardly see; almost like a snow
blizzard, only black instead of white. Everyone would get cleaned up to go to
town, and long before they even got there everyone looked like dirt monkeys.

The Blotske's raised their own animals for meat, and raised a big garden for
vegetables. Water had to be carried by the pail full to water the garden. There
were no hoses in those days, but they did have running water. You pumped it all
by hand and really "made a run for it" to the garden.

 Joseph worked on W.P.A. like everyone else did to supplement the family
income. He helped build county and  four

township roads. The wages weren't much in those days. The our boys in the
family went into the CCC's and were paid $25 a month. Twenty-two of those
dollars was sent home to the family and the boys were able to keep $5 for
themselves.

The family continued on the farm and in the early 1940's things started getting
much better. Much needed bumper crops were harvested in the early 40's. The
Blotske farm was enlarged, more pasture was acquired and they were able to run
more cattle. Milking is what really kept the farm going. They sold cream and
butter and also eggs.

In 1948, they had a public auction sale, sold the farm and retired, and moved
into Selfridge. Joseph got a fairly good price for his things. They moved a
little house into town from Kenel, (the home is still being lived in by George
Feist, next door to Frank and Helen Blotske).

Joseph passed away in 1949. He was in the McLaughlin Hospital and there was a
raging blizzard. The telephone lines were down and the family wasn't notified
of his death until the next day. Theresa continued to live in that house until
she moved into the low income housing unit in Selfridge about 1977, and then
into the Mandan Villa at Mandan, North Dakota. At the time of her death on
October 15, 1981, she was living in the nursing home at Underwood, North
Dakota. They are the parents of seven children.

Pete Blotske married Dorothy Gondek. They lived in Detroit, Michigan and both
Pete and Dorothy passed away. They have four children.

Frank Blotske married Helen Vetter. They are presently living in Selfridge
where Frank has his own trucking business. They are the parents of six
children.

Rose [Blotske] Kraft married Jack J. Kraft. They farmed in Selfridge until they
moved to Seattle, Washington where they are living at the present time. They
are the parents of five children.

Ferdinand Blotske married Margaret Eckroth. They are making their home in
Selfridge, where Ferdinand farms and Margaret works for John's Super Value.
They have six children.

Dorothy [Blotske] Vetter married George Vetter. They lived in Selfridge where
George worked for the railroad until his retirement. At that time they moved to
Bismarck where they are now living. They have seven children.

Anna [Blotske] Brunner married Anton Brunner. Tony has passed away and Anna is
making her home in Carson, North Dakota at the present time. They have seven
children.

John Blotske married Mary Reihl. They are currently living in Underwood, North
Dakota where John has his own grain cleaning business. They have five children.

Jack Blotske married Connie Gondek. They are currently living in Gaylord,
Michigan where Jack works for a car trim factory. They have four children.
Frank Blotske and Rose Kraft

Picture - L to R. Frank, Jack, Theresa, Rose, Dorothy, Ann, Ferdinand, John.

Home is where we always tie one end of the thread of life.

Picture - Zacheus and Katie Braun

ZACHEUS AND KATIE [MOSSET] BRAUN
Zacheus Braun was born to John and Sophia (Laintz) Braun on December 29, 1898.
He came to the United States in 1903 with his parents, when he was just 5 years
old. The Braun family settled near Strasburg, N. Dak. He married Katherine
Mosset in February of 1925 at Krassna. Katie was born August 7, 1903 and is the
daughter of Lorenz and Regina (Gessinger) Mosset,

After their marriage, they farmed in the Winona, N. Dak. area for a time until
1929 when they crossed the Missouri River on a ferry, with their family, a few
cows, horses and all their household belongings. They settled on a farm
fourteen miles southwest of Selfridge. It was a real rainy fall, so until they
could finish their house on their new farm, they had to live in a side shed
that was connected to their barn.

In the "dirty thirties" when times were really tough, they were able to keep
from going under by diversifying their farm. What really helped, was when they
milked cows which kept a steady income. In the forties, the rains came and
brightened everything up. The area had abundant crops, things began to grow and
the future looked brighter.

In 1955, after 26 years of farming, Katherine and Zacheus moved into the
Village of Selfridge. Zacheus passed away in 1961 and Katie continued to live
in Selfridge until her death on March 19, 1982. They are the parents of ten
children.

Bernard Braun married Anna Leingang and at the present time they are farming
near Selfridge.

Lawrence Braun married Esther Wolfer and they live in New Underwood, S. Dak.

Tillie (Braun] Landeis married Pete Landeis and they farm near Selfridge.

Anna [Braun] Berger married Pete Berger and they farm near Solen, N. Dak.

Barbara (Braun] Feist married Max Feist. They lived in Selfridge and then moved
to Bismarck, where they are living at the present time.

Lizzie [Braun] Flemmer married Ben Flemmer and lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

John Braun is married and lives in Oklahoma.

Regina [Braun] Klein married Junior Klein and they live in New Castle, Wyoming.

Theresa [Braun] Jefferson married Chris Jefferson and they five in Phoenix,
Arizona.

Katie [Braun] Bauer married Vern Bauer. Vern passed away in 1984 and Katie
lives in Billings, Montana. Bernard Braun

Life is a mirror -- it returns our moods exactly

Picture - Antonia and John Briski. Taken 1903.

JOHN AND ANTONIA [MIHELCICI BRISKI
John and Antonia were born in the mountainous part of Croatia, Austria, now
known as Yugoslavia. John, born in 1882 in Delnice, the County of Gorski Kotar.
He is the son of Jakova and Marie (Snyder) Briski. Antonia was born in Lokve in
1889, and is the daughter of Andrew and Francis (Stimac) Mehelcic. They did not
know each other until both had come to America and meeting for the first time
in Rutland, Illinois. They were married October 1, 1903 at the Sacred Heart
Church in Rutland, Illinois by the Reverend Bobkieuciz, Antonia at the age of
14 and John at the age of 21. One child was born to them while they lived in
Illinois.

John's Port of Entry to American from Yugoslavia was on November 4, 1898 or
1899. Antonia arrived several years later. John received his naturalization
October 26, 1900 and Antonia became naturalized by reason of marriage in 1903.

John worked in the Pennsylvania coal mines after arriving in America and later
in the mines in Rutland, Illinois. Labor conditions at that time (1902-1904)
were very bad and many mining accidents occurred. One of Antonia's brothers was
killed in the coal mine. John was offered a job as a boss on the railroad but
preferred being his own boss, so he decided to take land offered by the
Government in the Dakotas (160 acres). They arrived in New England about the
year 1905 and homesteaded the land they picked out, living in sod house while
building another of stone for his small family.

Their first child died here at the age of two and six more children were born
in New England. (The first child died the same day the second was born). In
1918 they sold that farm to Joe Briski (brother of John) and moved to
Selfridge, North Dakota and built up a farm three and one-half miles southwest
of town (960 acres) now known as the Frank Silbernagel farm. He had one of the
finest country homes to be found anywhere in Sioux County. Seven more children
were born to John and Antonia.

In 1925, John and his sons, George, Ludwig and Jake, dug six feet under ground
by hand near their farm windmill to pipe water to the house and barn. The John
Briski farm was the first in this area during that time, to have running water
piped into the house and barn for use wherever and whenever needed.

For fun on the farm, the Briski boys, Louie, George and Jake, tied ropes on the
horse's tails and with a pair of ski's underfoot, they had the horse pull them
to the John Merk place and the three would go skiing down the hill. The Briski
children also spoke about the creek that ran through the farm they used to ice
skate on during the winter months. Jake also set traps in the corn field and
hid behind a hay stack waiting for the Canadian Honkers to get caught in one of
his traps. The Prairie chickens would come right up to the house and the boys
would shoot them with the .22 they had.

As a teenager, son George, Briski, gathered together tools, and belts to make a
grain elevator to raise the grain from the ground into a shed or barn. If there
was a way to make work on the farm easier, George found the way.

John perfected what is known as "quality wheat". He was perhaps one of the best
known men in Sioux County, and through his genius ways brought to this area
many years ago a new kind of wheat known as "quality wheat". This wheat became
one of the outstanding varieties in the Dakotas for many years. He always was a
great person to experiment, and became known to many as Burbank No. 2. Many
years ago he wrote a series of articles in the Journal, trying to promote fair
dealings to the agricultural farmer and through these series of articles, he
received favorable comment from agricultural heads of the country, governors of
many states and many other public-minded persons.

He was instrumental in organizing the township southwest of here, known as
Golden Wealth, and served for years as a member of the township and school
boards of that district. For many years he served as a director of the
Selfridge Equity Exchange and the Selfridge Shipping Association.

Mr. Briski was one of the best boosters these sections ever had and was always
able to discuss matters of vital importance. He was a great reader, and a great
home lover, and always had a kind word for everyone.

The Briski children all attended a country school located two miles south of
Selfridge, in the Golden Wealth District.

In 1933, he moved his family to Bismarck, North Dakota and bought an apartment
house in town and later moved the house to 13th street. He retired from the
farm and turned it over to his sons.

John then worked for the soon to be Governor Moody of North Dakota during his
campaign and was to be given a job in the Capitol if Moody was elected. Moody
was elected in November of 1934 but John caught pneumonia and died January 5,
1935 at the age of 53, the same day the new Governor was inaugurated.

Antonia raised the children still left at home in Bismarck until 1944
supplementing her income by doing a little housework around town. In 1944 she
decided to move to Yakima, Washington where most of her children were and the
climate was warmer and had the opportunity to work in the fruit canneries. It
was in Yakima that she spent the rest of her life among family and friends
until her death, December 23, 1965.

Marie [Briski] Earl was born February 5, 1904 in Kansas. She married Leo 0.
Earl in 1933 in Chicago and they have two children, Ralph and Floyd. Marie is a
retired printer and lives in Chicago, Illinois. Leo passed away in 1954.

George Briski was born in 1907 in New England, North Dakota. He married
Elizabeth Unser in 1939 at Bismarck. She is the daughter of Conrad and Madeline
(Richter) Unser. Elizabeth died in 1972 and George is currently living in
Bismarck; he is a retired construction superintendent. George has three
children, Barbara, Kathryn and Clementine.

Ludwig Briski was born in 1909 in New England, North Dakota. He married Rose
Moore in 1963. They are retired and presently are living in Yakima, Washington
where Ludwig worked in the past as a cement finisher. Ludwig has four children,
Joyce, Martin, Thomas and Howard.

Rose [Briski] Berger was born in 1911. She married Nick Berger in 1930 at
Selfridge, the son of Phillip and Eva (Gress) Berger. They have three children,
Helen, Aaron, and Phyllis. Nick passed away in November of 1979. Rose worked
first in the Libby Cannery and in October of 1954 went to work for the Snokist
Cannery and retired in October of 1980, as a floor person. Her husband, Nick
was a millworker.

Jacob Briski was born in 1913. He married Barbara Feist in 1934 at Strasburg,
N.D. She is the daughter of Damian and Elizabeth (Schaeffer) Feist. They have
two children, Elizabeth and Kathleen. At the present time, Jacob and Barbara
are

living in Yakima, Washington where Jacob is a retired millwright. Jacob and
Barbara celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1984.

Kathryn [Briski] Feyh was born in 1916 in New England, North Dakota. She
married Clifford C. Feyh in 1938 in Indiana. They have one daughter, Darlene.
Currently, Kathryn is a retired book binder and living in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Her husband Clifford died in 1965.

Agnes [Briski] Vergeres was born in 1918 at Selfridge, North Dakota. She
married Maurice Vergeres in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. They have one child,
Darrell John. Both Agnes and Maurice are retired and living in Stafford,
Virginia. Agnes was a Bindery Assistant Foreman and her husband was a metal
mechanic. Agnes is a carpenter and a mechanic, and it is said that she can take
a car apart and put it back together again. She is also capable of building a
house.

Paul Briski was born in 1920 in Selfridge, North Dakota. He married Barbara
Thomas at Fort Yates, North Dakota in 1940. She is the daughter of Jacob and
Magdalene (Wetzstein) Thomas. They have four children, William and Robert
(twins), Paul and Shirley. At the present time, Paul and Barbara are living in
Richland, Washington where they own a tavern.

John Briski was born in 1924 at Selfridge, North Dakota. He married Gaye E.
Prior in 1958 at Vancouver, Washington. They have one daughter, Sharon Maye.
John and Gaye are making their home in Gig Harbor, Washington where John is a
Civil Engineer.

Anton Briski was born in 1924 at Selfridge, North Dakota. He married Ruby
Wittenberg in 1946 at Bismarck. Tony passed away May 24, 1984, and Ruby
continues to make her home in Bellevue. Tony was an insurance investigator.
They are the parents of six children, Sandra, Timothy, Debra, Gregory,
Constance and Susan.

Helen [Briski] Moore was born in 1927 at Selfridge, North Dakota. She married
Ralph J. Moore in 1962 in California. Ralph was a mechanic and Helen worked as
a police clerk for the Yakima Police Department. She retired from the
department in September of 1984 after 33 years. Her husband is also retired.
They have two children, Jeanne and Tracy.

Julia [Briski] Desgrosellier was born in 1928 at Selfridge, North Dakota. She
married Robert Desgrosellier in 1949 at Yakima, Washington. They are presently
living in Yakima where they are the co-owners of a laundromat. They have seven
children, Patricia, Kenneth, Diane, Robert, Robyn, Brian and Melanie.

Lawrence Briski was born in 1930 in Selfridge. He is living in Phoenix, Arizona
where he is an electrical engineer. Lawrence has a recent patent for an
invention for a coin mechanism and now has his own company called the
Validations Systems Inc.
Julia (Briski) Desgrosellier

Picture - John Briski children. Taken 1981. Paul, Ludwig, George, Jake, John,
Tony, Helen, Marie, Agnes, Kay, Rose, Julia.

JOHN PATRICK AND MONICA BUCKLEY
John Patrick Buckley of Fort Rice, N.D. was a veteran of the Union Army during
the Civil War.

He was born in Ireland, and came to the United States as a youth. The family
was so poor, he was indentured as a farm hand. The person he was enslaved to
was so mean, he ran away. Later at the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the
Fourteenth Iowa Volunteers, being assigned to Company A. Later, he was assigned
to Company G. He saw duty in the Shreveport, La. and Memphis, Tenn., areas of
the southern states. After the Civil War ended, he saw duty in Nebraska, then
in Dakota Territory at the newly formed Fort Rice. He may also have served at
Fort's Sully and Randall.

Following his discharge at Davenport, Ia., in 1865, he and a couple of soldier
buddies set up a wood yard at the mouth of Fort Rice Creek, where it empties
into the Missouri River, south of the fort. They cut and racked firewood for
the steamboats which were transporting troops and supplies to upper regions of
the Missouri River during the Red Cloud War.

After hostilities ceased, and Indians were assigned to reservations, Buckley
made his home on a claim along the creek, just south of Fort Rice. The
homestead is now under water. He, along with his wife, Monica and sons, John,
Jim and Joe are buried in the cemetery at the southwest corner of the fort.

In 1878, John Buckley married Monica Good Road Woman (Cunkanwastewea) with
Father Jerome, a Catholic priest, performing the ceremony. Monica was born
March 10, 1848, along the Grand River. Monica, her mother, a Sante and a sister
were captives of the Mandan Indians. Buckley purchased Monica from the Mandans.

Grandfather Buckley became highly proficient with the native Dakota language,
and often served as an interpreter for the Indians in their dealings with the
U.S. Government, and other non- Indians. He was highly respected by the
Indians. They had seven children. Their daughter Hattie, is the mother to James
P. Byington.
James Byington

GEORGE H. AND HATTIE [BUCKLEY] BYINGTON
My father, George Henry Byington, was born June 1, 1877, one of five children.
As a young man, he was an electrician for the Military Soldier's Home at
Leavenworth, Kansas. He enlisted in the U.S. Cavalry and served through the
Spanish-American War. With Troop D of the 1st Cavalry Regiment, he saw action
in the battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba. He was wounded in the right shoulder
and in the left jaw. The bullet lodged in his neck, and was too close to the
jugular vein for surgery. He was to carry the bullet for the rest of his life.
At times, it caused him excruciating pain and near-suffocation. He finished out
his enlistment at Fort Yates, receiving his discharge on February 23, 1899. He
received a Purple Heart for his injuries.

He re-enlisted in the same cavalry unit, for the Philippine Insurrection, and
served in the Philippines under General Arthur McArthur, and in China during
the Boxer Rebellion.

Back in the United States, he returned to Fort Yates to again finish his
enlistment, and was discharged as a corporal of D. Troop, First Cavalry on
March 20, 1902. After his discharge, he drove freight teams on the east side of
the Missouri River from Winona to Bismarck. Later, he took a homestead near
Fort Rice, where he built a sod shanty for his first home. Four miles to the
northeast lived John Buckley and family, including his future wife, Hattie.

Picture - Hattie Byington.

Picture - George Byington.

Hattie, also known as Harriet, was born September 26, 1889. She and George were
married September 1, 1908, by a justice of the peace in Mandan.

George and Hattie lived on his homestead until 1914. It was perhaps the
military presence in Dakota Territory, frontier expansion and early reservation
life, that eventually led my parents to move to Selfridge, N.D. in 1914. My
mother was to receive 26 head of cattle, a team and some farm machinery from
the Indian department, so Dad traded his homestead for a Buick car, an Edison
phonograph, and a small amount of money, and they prepared to move to two
quarters of land allotted to their sons, James and Charles, located seven miles
southwest of Selfridge. There were no buildings on the place, so my parents and
three children, Charles, Harriet and me, stayed for a brief time with Mother's
sister, Mandy, (Amanda) and her husband, Tom Short, west of Selfridge. That
fall and winter, we lived in a cave dwelling with Richard (Dick) Harmon, until
spring, when Dad was able to erect a shack for his family on the allotment
land.

Dick Harmon, a bachelor, was a near neighbor of the Shorts. Both lived at the
foot of the buttes, seven miles west of Selfridge. Harmon, some years later,
was auditor of Sioux County.

At the time we moved to Selfridge, not many people were living in the rural
area. The immigration of farmers was just beginning. In addition to Harmon and
the Shorts, families I can remember include Vern Howe at Maple Leaf; Charles
Gayton living a half mile south of Selfridge; Robert Bruce, Charley Bailey, Jim
and Sam Gayton, located east and north of Selfridge; and farther north, Charles
McLaughlin near Chadwick; Henry Azure, Bill Pamphlin and Claude Dwarf.

During a storm, the winter of 1914-15, all of Mother's cattle strayed. None
were ever found.  My father, George, plowed a plot of ground, near their new
house, and planted it to corn. It grew nicely until mid-summer. Then blistering
heat on the gumbo flat took it's toll, and my father decided he was no farmer.
That winter, he sent for the two-volume Audel's instruction books on carpentry.
He painstakingly made all the dimension and lumber to scale, and built a model
house. It was a sturdy building. It wasn't a toy, but we children played with
it for several years. In the spring, my father went carpentering. Hattie, my
mother, and we children were left isolated on the farm for many days at a time,
while my father worked in town, or on house building projects around the
country. The nearest neighbor was about seven miles away.

Several houses still remain on which my father worked, including the Smestad
house. He also helped build a number of houses in Wakpala, S.D, including one
for Mr. and Mrs. Bill O'Hern, a railroad agent, as well as many farm houses and
barns.

One time, during the winter, while Dad was working in town, little Harriet
became ill, running a fever. Mother, getting more and more concerned about her
daughter, was going to send me, an almost seven-year-old, to walk the seven
miles to town to get Dad. After bundling me up warmly, and about to send me
off, she saw a gray wolf across the creek a few rods from the house. She jerked
me back into the house, got a rifle, pointed it in the general direction of the
wolf, closed her eyes and pulled the trigger. The brash beast went bounding
off. It was the first and only time I ever saw a wolf in this area. There were
always a plentiful supply of coyotes and owls hanging around.

Mother changed her mind about sending me to town alone. The next day, she
bundled all of us well, put the baby in a box on a sled, and with Mother
pulling the sled; me pushing and Charles sometimes walking, sometimes riding on
the sled, we set off trudging over the snow-drifted trail into town. The snow
was 14 to 18 inches deep. We started out early in the morning and arrived in
town, exhausted, in mid-afternoon. The baby was treated and Dad took us back to
the farm with team and wagon.

In the fall of 1917, when I was seven years old, Charles, six, it was time to
start school, so the family moved into Selfridge to live in a house on the west
edge of town, now the Art Sieglock site. It was almost like living in the
country. We had a large garden, a cow and some chickens.

If carpentry jobs were unavailable, Dad worked for farmers or at other odd
jobs. One summer, he helped repair a dam for the Milwaukee Railroad, near
Walker, S.D. The family went along and camped at the work-site.

In the winter, Dad earned extra money, making furniture, some of which were
delicately inlaid. He also made macrame pieces.

The family moved to Piedmont, S.D. a small community near Rapid City, in July,
1930. Dad had gone to the Veterans Hospital in Hot Springs, S.D. a year earlier
for some medical attention. He returned to Selfridge, then went back to Rapid
City and remained to work in that area. Then he purchased some property in
Piedmont. Melvin had gone after school to Belle Fourche area to work in the
beet fields. When the work gave out, he went to stay with Dad. I had quit
school, and was out working wherever I could find work. After the move, the
rest of the children finished their schooling in Piedmont. Dad worked as night
clerk and handyman at the Patton Hotel in Rapid City for several years.

Dad passed away June 10, 1936 at Piedmont. Mother died August 10, 1951 also at
their Piedmont home. Both are buried at the Bear Butte Cemetery at Sturgis,
S.D.

There were 11 children in our family. This writer, James Byington was born
February 31, 1910 at Fort Rice, in my grandparent's log house. I spent 50 years
in the newspapering business, 34 of them as publisher and editor of the Timber
Lake Topic in Timber Lake, S.D. I served almost four years in the Army with the
Fourth Infantry in Alaska and the States and a stint overseas with the American
Division in the Philippines and Japan, under General Douglas MacArthur, being
discharged in December, 1945. I am now retired and live with my wife, Mary, in
Timber Lake. We have two children, James Allen and Patricia Jean, both residing
in Lisle, Illinois.

Charles [Irish] Byington was born August 22, 1911. Just short of finishing high
school he quit, married one of his teachers, Julia Brand, and they had a
daughter, Peggy. He and Julia were divorced. Later, he married Serena Twiggs of
Fort Yates. They had two sons, Charles and Robert. Some years after Serena's
death, he married Josephine (Josie) Charging Eagle and their children are
Richard, Laura, Francis, Lillian, Steven and Leonard. After their divorce,
Irish married Hilda (Fritzie) (Last name unknown). They had two children, Janet
and Thomas. Irish served with the U.S. Seabees during World War II and saw
action in southern France and Normandy. He was a carpenter by trade, and worked
in many areas, including North and South Dakota, Alaska, some southern states,
and Wisconsin. He died May 13, 1977 at Fort Yates. One of his children, Robert
is deceased. So are wives, Josie and Fritzie.

Harriet Byington was born May 31 at Fort Yates. She died May 25, 1919, in the
Deaconess Hospital at Mandan, after suffering a ruptured appendix.

Arthur "Bush" Byington was born May 8, 1915. He served with the U.S. Airborne
during World War II. He was a rancher, and also served on the Standing Rock
Tribal Council. He was married to Rose Babbit of McLaughlin, S.D. Their
children are Delaine, Delores, George and Henry. Arthur passed away April 16,
1971. A son, Henry is also deceased.

Melvin "Bud" Byington was born June 6, 1917. He was the first child born in the
incorporated town of Selfridge. He served 28 years in the U.S. Navy, seeing
action in the Mediterranean and Pacific Theaters. He is now retired. He and his
wife, Kathleen, live in Jacksonville, Florida. Their children are John, Susan,
Judy, Greg and Charles.

Thomas Byington was born March 2, 1921. He served with the South Dakota
National Guard and the U.S. Army Engineers seeing action in Italy during World
War II. He later served a hitch with the Air Force. He was a truck driver. He
died November 15, 1955, in a truck accident near Spearfish, S.D. He was married
to Ione Cottier. Their children are Monica, Thomas Jr., Timothy and Terrance,
also Linda Ann, a daughter of Ione's by a previous marriage.

Dorothy "Dolly" [Byington] Baxter was born March 21, 1926. She lived for a time
in Kansas City, Missouri, also in Japan with her service-man husband, Paul
Simmons. They were divorced. She has been married to Bernard Baxter, a
machinist for General Motors Company, for 25 years. They live with a grandson,
David, in Burton, Michigan. Bernard has two daughters by a previous marriage.

Lawrence "Larry" Byington born July 16, 1919, served with the Air Force during
the latter part of World War II, and a period after the war. He worked in the
oil fields and as a ranch hand in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, and
Idaho. He is presently living in Paul, Idaho. Three children, two boys and a
girl, passed away in infancy. They, and Harriet, are buried in the Gayton
Cemetery (near the Val Jochim farm) at Selfridge.

My father's brother, Warren, who was the youngest member of his family, is
still living. At age 95, he makes his home with a granddaughter and her husband
in Everett, Mass.

In the John P. Buckley family, in addition to my mother, there were Amanda
(Mandy), John, Steve, Joseph, James and Charles. Amanda was married for a time
to Tom Short. She later married "Turkey Track" Bill Molash. All are now
deceased.
J.P. Byington

Picture - Back: Charles, Jim, Dolly, Melvin. Front: Tom, Arthur. Taken 1951.
Not pictured, Larry.

JAMES GEORGE BYINGTON
My paternal grandfather, James George Byington, was a New Englander, who went
to sea as a cabin boy in sailing ships when he was 12 years old. At age 14, he
enlisted in the Union Army, but due to immaturity was discharged. At the age of
16 years he re-enlisted and served in the Civil War.

After the war, he, like many others, joined the westward expansion, following
the construction of railroads in the Midwest. He was married in Minnesota and
it was at Atlantic, Iowa, that his son George Henry Byington was born. The
family moved on, settling in Newton, Kansas. James was hurt while working on a
railroad bridge crew. It disabled him so badly, he spent the rest of his life
in the Soldier's Home at Leavenworth, Kansas. James P. Byington

Picture - Anton and Anna Engel.

ANTON AND ANNA [STRICTER] ENGEL
Anton and Anna Engel and children moved to the Selfridge area one and one-
fourth miles north of town in the spring of 1915. Frank, Steve and Tony were
born while they lived here. The family came from Regent, N.D. where they had a
grocery and general merchandise store, which was destroyed by fire.

The B.L. Smestad family were the only residents in Selfridge when they arrived
in Selfridge in 1915. Smestad's had the grocery store and their home was a
short distance behind the store. This was the only business place in operation
at the time. A lumber yard and a hotel, which burned down later, had been built
but both of the buildings were vacant.

The Martin Swift family lived just south of town. This is where the James
Walker farm is now. Eva writes, "My father intended to be a rancher when he
came here. He bought 100 head of bred cows from the Braddock, N.D. area that
fall. My father, with his Model T Ford, the saddle horses, and men, ferried
across the Missouri River just north of Fort Yates to go get the cattle. They
trailed the cattle to the Missouri River and hired a man that had experience
with swimming cattle across the Missouri.

They made the cows swim across the Missouri River. Getting the cows to cross
the river was not an easy task. The cattle did not want to get into the river.
One cow finally started to swim across and they got the rest to follow. Several
men and their horses also had to cross the river with the cattle. They kept
turning back or swimming down stream. The men clung to their horses tails to
help them swim across. The cattle had spread out some distance down stream
before they came out on the west bank. They had a hard time getting them herded
together

again to continue the trip to the ranch at Selfridge. They were really
fortunate as they didn't loose any animals or men. The Missouri River wasn't
nearly as wide as it is now. There were no dams at that time. Also this was in
the fall and the water level was low.  This experience in ranching was a
disaster. The cows were bred for early calving. We had a bad stormy winter
which continued into spring. Most of the calves and some cows died.

After this sad experience with cattle, he decided he would rather farm. He
bought a large Avery tractor and was soon farming on a large scale. The tractor
was used mostly for plowing. Horses were used for the other farm work.  My
father was active in civic affairs. He served on various boards and was also
active in politics. Mother was a member of the Selfridge Homemakers Club.  My
folks moved to Menlo Park, California in the fall of 1944. Mike, Frank, Steve,
Tony and Kathryn Kahl were already living in California. Only Eva Schaeffer and
Anna Alexander remained here.

My parents, brothers and sisters have all passed away. I am the only surviving
member of this family."
Eva Schaeffer

Picture - Max P. and Frances Erker.

MAX P. AND FRANCES [GROSS] ERKER
Max was born to Phillip E. and Elizabeth Erker. Max's family was originally
from Brisbane, North Dakota where they farmed and then moved to the Selfridge
area in 1926 where they built a new home on the east end of main street in
Selfridge. Both of Max's parents are buried in the Selfridge Cemetery.

Frances was born in Russia on September 29, 1889 and is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Gross. She came to the United States in 1892 with her parents and
settled in Emmons County. The Gross family moved to Grant County in 1909
southwest of Raleigh. This is where Frances and Max P. Erker met.

They were married on January 23, 1911 and moved to land north of Selfridge
where they built up their family farm. They lived there until 1926 and then
moved into Selfridge. In 1942 they moved to Tacoma, Washington where most of
their children now still live. Frances made her home with her son Max, until
her death on January 1, 1960. Frances and Max P. are the parents of four boys,
Max Jr., Al, Joe, Bob and four girls, Ann, Legalia, Anastasia and Betty.
Al Erker

THE EWERS BROTHERS
Amos, Ermon and Leslie Ewer's parents died while they were young. Ermon, being
15 years old and Amos being 18 years old, went to Mandan, N.D. Amos took up a
claim of land, which was located sixty-five miles from any railroad. Both
brothers worked out. Later in the year of 1913, Ermon filed on his own
homestead. In 1922 Ermon and Leslie bought the Charlie Cole place, thirteen
miles west of Selfridge. This is known as the Quarter Circle E Ranch.

In 1924 Ermon married Katherine Ewers and two children were born to them; Mary
Irene [Ewers] Anderson married Wallace Anderson. They have two girls, Janelle
and Cherlyn and are now living in Morris, Minnesota. Janelle married Don Kill
and has two boys Michael and Ryan, who died in 1979. Cherlyn married Ronnie
Kenyon of Morris, Minnesota and they have two girls, Jody and Denise. Ermon
James Ewers married Jean Merriweather and live on a farm near Dumont,
Minnesota. They have two children, Janet and Kathy.

During the drought the Ewers had to sell off all the cattle. Then a tornado
came through the ranch in June of 1935 and that is when they all left N.D. and
moved to Minnesota. Ermon passed away on December 16, 1975. Leslie went to
Eddyville, Oregon and worked in a saw mill. He had served in World War I. He
passed away on August 4, 1981. Amos did a lot of carpentering in Minneapolis,
Chicago and San Francisco, California. Amos married Lucille Nolan of San
Francisco and both are living there yet.

Ermon used to play the violin and Leslie played the guitar for many dances and
house parties.

Picture - Leslie Ewer.

Picture - Ermon and Katherine Ewer.

Picture - Amos and Lucille Ewer

ANTON AND FRANCES [VOLK] FEIST
Anton Feist Sr. was born November 1, 1873, in Russia. He married Frances Volk
in 1898. The family came to the United States in 1901, first settling in the
Strasburg area and came to Sioux County in 1921. They built a farm home three
and one-half miles southwest of Selfridge, which is presently the Joe Dillman
farm.

The children all attended the small country school south of Selfridge in the
Golden Wealth District. Later they attended the Selfridge Public School. Mr.
Feist operated the farm until lie passed away in November of 1939. Mrs. Feist
passed away June 6, 1957. They are both buried in the Selfridge Catholic
Cemetery. They are the parents of nine children.

John Feist married Johanna. John is a retired carpenter and they are now living
in Yakima, Washington. They have one daughter.

Conrad Feist married Rosella Wuitschick. They farmed fourteen miles east of
Selfridge. Conrad passed away. They have five children.

Katie [Feist] Merck married John Merck. They ran a grocery and merchandise
store in Selfridge for many years, called the Feist and Merck Meat Market. They
also ran a motel in Rapid City, South Dakota. Both Katie and John have passed
away. They have fourteen children.

Elizabeth [Feist] Wuitschick married Ralph Wuitschick. They farmed in the
Selfridge area for years before moving to Yakima, Washington where Ralph worked
as a carpenter. Ralph has now passed away and Elizabeth continues to make her
home in Yakima. They have eight children.

Mary Eva [Feist] Bonagofsky married Casper Bonagofsky. They farmed eighteen
miles northwest of Selfridge for many years before moving to Yakima, Washington
where they are now making their home. They have five children.

Frances [Feist) Wuitschick married Carl Wuitschick. They farmed in the
Selfridge area and Carl also operated the Standard Oil Truck Line. They moved
to Yakima, Washington where he was also a truck driver. They are now retired.
They have five children.

Peter Feist married Della Slater. They farmed and ranched in the Selfridge area
most of their lives. They are now retired and continue to make their home in
Selfridge. They have three children.

Anton Feist married Esther Thompson. They lived in Selfridge where Esther was a
teacher in the country schools. They moved to Yakima, Washington where Anton
operated a tire shop. They are now retired. They have five children.

Daniel Feist married Bertha Horning. Daniel is a truck driver in Yakima,
Washington where they are now making their home. They have five children.
Pete and Della Feist

Picture - John and Anna Marie Fleck.

JOHN AND ANNA MARIE [KUNTZ] FLECK
John Fleck Sr. was born in 1879 in Landau Russia. He came to the United States
in 1901 from Odessa, Russia. He first lived in Mandan where he worked on the
railroad. His first wife died there and later he married Anna Marie Kuntz at
Mott, N.D. Anna Marie was born in 1880 in Landau, Russia also.

After farming in various places, they moved near Selfridge where they farmed.
When they retired they moved into Selfridge where they lived until their
deaths. John Sr. died in 1948 and Anna Marie died in 1954. Their children are
as listed: Anton Fleck, deceased; Mary Friez lives in Miles City, Montana; Alex
Fleck, deceased; Blaze Kratz deceased; Amelia Grosz deceased; John Fleck
Selfridge; Leo is deceased; Julia Fleck is in Portland, Oregon; Corona
Raffelson is in Portland, Reynold Fleck is in Seattle and Frances Fleck is
deceased.
Linda Rummel

Picture - Katherine and Matt Froelich.

MATT J. AND KATHERINE [FITTERER] FROELICH
Matt J. Froelich, the first born son of Jacob and Magdelena (Wetzstein)
Froelich was born on September 4, 1891 at Speier, Russia. Jacob was a farmer
and passed away on May 21, 1897. Matt, along with his brother Peter, immigrated
to the United States, arriving at Mandan, N.D. on June 9, 1910. Matt's mother,
(Magdelena) and three brothers (Andrew, Mike & Jacob) came to Mandan in
November 1911. Matt's only sister (Katherine), husband George and three sons
elected to remain in Russia. They became victims of the political problems in
Russia prior to World War I and were last heard from in the early forties.

Matt and Peter constructed a dwelling in southeast Mandan (Girard Addition) in
order to provide housing for their mother and three brothers. Total cost was
$1,300.00 with monthly payments to Bingenheimer Mercantile Company of $25.00.

The two Froelich brothers worked for family relatives as farm laborers in the
Crown Butte area shortly after their arrival. Eventually, however, all of the
Froelich's were employed by the Northern Pacific Railway Company (the
forerunner of the present Burlington Northern). Matt had the misfortune of
losing all four fingers of his left hand in 1917 while working in the NP shops.
The loss of the fingers led to his release from the railroad and he had to find
other means to support his family.

Matt and Katherine Fitterer were married at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (a
mission parish) south of Glen Ullin, N.D. on January 26, 1914. Katherine was
born at Glen Ullin, N.D. on October 25, 1892. Her parents were Carl E. and
Regina (Gartner) Fitterer.

In the spring of 1918, Matt rented a farm from R.H. Ordway, located five miles
west of Timmer, N.D. Although his mailing address was Timmer, located in Morton
County, he actually resided in Grant County. He operated a school bus to
supplement his farm and ranch income. In 1926 he moved to a farm located
southwest of Frieda, N.D. and in 1928 purchased a 640 acre ranch located nine
miles north of Selfridge.

Matt survived the "Dirty Thirties" by driving his cattle to distant water
holes. He remembered well the large cattle shipments from the Milwaukee
railroad yards at Chadwick, located midway between Shields and Selfridge, and
approximately five miles west of his ranch. During the winter, large herds of
horses roamed the countryside as fences were few and the open range laws
prevailed on the reservation. Many of these horses found themselves with new
owners in other states as a result of the activities of unscrupulous horse
jockeys. Horses were generally turned loose following the harvest season and
rounded up in late winter to condition them for the spring farming operations.

During the height of the drought, hay and feed grain was shipped from the
eastern part of the state. Matt would haul coal to the area and bring oats or
surplus potatoes (which were treated with blue dye to insure that they would be
fed to livestock only) on the return trip. Farm prices were very low, i.e.
wheat .25c per bushel; calves $8.00 per head; yearlings $10.00 per head and
cows $20.00 per head. Hogs brought $2.00 per hundred, dressed and delivered to
Mandan, N.D.

Matt was one of the first area farmers to own a rubber tired tractor. He also
owned a threshing machine and did custom threshing for neighboring farmers
during the thirties and early forties.

His ranch bordered the property owned by the legendary Maude Black. The
Froelich family eventually acquired the Black ranch property. Many stories
exist regarding Ms. Black's questionable livestock activities but contrary to
all this, she was an excellent neighbor.

Matt J. Froelich was active in local community affairs as well as the political
arena. He served as a member of the board of the Roosevelt School District
(subsequently merged with Fort Yates) for many years. He was on the advisory
board of the Sioux County Farmers Home Administration and a director of the
Federal Land Bank under the Selfridge Farm Loan Association. He was a charter
member and stockholder as well as a director of the Selfridge Farmers Union
Elevator, and was a trustee of the St. Philomena Catholic Church.

Matt sold his farm and ranching interest to his son, John Froelich in 1957. In
1969 John acquired the Mike E. Froelich Estate properties which brought the
total to 4,500 deeded acres. In addition, 7,500 acres are leased from the
Bureau of Indian Affairs and the State of North Dakota. The original ranch
founded by Matt J. Froelich plus additional acreage, is presently operated by
Rodney and Kathryn Froelich.

Matt and Katherine Froelich moved to Mandan, N.D. in 1944. However, he remained
active in the operations until 1957. Katherine passed away September 19, 1969
and Matt passed away on March 8, 1981.

Five children were born to this union with a son and daughter dying in infancy.
The eldest son, Mike E. Froelich was born in Mandan on March 30, 1915. Mike and
Elizabeth Kraft were married on June 30, 1937. Their children are Charles E.
Froelich, Loveland, Colorado; Jeanatte Klug, Selby, S.D.; and Patricia Laintz,
Denver, Colorado.

Matt W. Froelich and Esther Seidler were married May 25, 1947 and they have
three daughters: Jacqueline K. Meagher, Fargo, N.D.; Carol Jean Moquist, Grand
Forks, N.D.; and JoAnn Froelich, Houston, Texas.

John J. Froelich and Barbara Vetter were married November 3, 1943 and they have
seven children: Warren Froelich, Williston, N.D.; Terry Froelich, Marietta,
Georgia; Gayle Marquard, Duluth, Minnesota; Rodney Froelich, Selfridge, N.D.;
Kurt Froelich, Mandan, N.D.; Kay Froelich, (UND student) Grand Forks, N.D. and
Kelly Froelich, (BJC student) Bismarck, N.D.
Rodney Froelich

JOSEPH AND SUSANNA [HARSCHE] GROSS
Both Joe and Susanna's histories are quite similar. Their families migrated
from Germany and Russia to homestead land. They were both born in Russia.

Joe was born to Joseph and Marie Agatha (Bickler) Gross, September 18, 1893.
This was Joe's father's second marriage. Joe had several brothers and sisters.
They were as follows: Matt, Ignatz, Alois, Marcellina, Agatha, Magdalina,
Clements,

Picture - Back: Al, Marie, George, Susie, Kathy, Susanna, Joe, John, Bert.
Seated: Helen, Frances, Lillian, Annie, Barbara [taken 1963]. Frances and
Balzer and three half brothers and sisters; Frank, Walberga and Benadicta.

Susanna was born to George and Barbara (Bachmeier) Harsche, December 24, 1896.
Susanna's brothers and sisters are: Henry, John, Rose, Irene and Margaret.

In 1909, both families again migrated to homestead land, this time in America.
They came by boat, which took thirteen days to get to New York. From there they
traveled by train to Strasbourg, N.D. Joe's family homesteaded a piece of land
near Strasbourg, while Susanna's father worked for a family by the name of
Buechler near Strasbourg.

Joe and Susanna first met when they were visiting mutual neighbors around
Strasburg. Susanna was 12-1/2 years old and Joe was 15.

During the time Joe's parents were homesteading, he and three other brothers
were sent over to Grant County to hay some land and make a sod house. While
there, their brother Balzer was killed in a field accident involving some
horses. They didn't find this out until three months later.

Then in 1910, both families moved to Grant County. Joe's father sold the
homestead in Strasburg and bought land in this county. Susanna's father
homesteaded a piece of land southwest of Shields, where Mike Harsche is
presently living. Sometime later, people were allowed to homestead another
piece of land, so George homesteaded one in Sioux County. This was located east
of the Cannonball River, west of the former Meisel ranch of Selfridge.

In 1916 Joe and Susanna were married in Fabian Hartman's home (a relative of
Susanna's) located southwest of Shields. For one year they lived with Joe's
parents, who settled south of Brisbane, N.D. This is located several miles
southwest of Carson, N.D. Then for two years, they lived on a farm about seven
miles south of Saint Gertrudes. In 1919, they rented a place southwest of
Shields were Bert Gross presently lives. In 1922 they bought their present
place. Joe and Susanna's children went to a country school located close to
their farm until it closed down about 1942. This is when, Susanna and the
school aged children, Lillian, Al, George, Francis, Susie and Kathy moved to
Selfridge so they could go to school. They attended the public grade school
with nuns as their teachers. Lillian, George, Francis, and Susie finished their
eighth grade in Selfridge. Joe and the others would come and visit or stay with
the rest of the family when time and work would permit. They often came by
train from Shields to Selfridge.

Here they bought a house which was located on northwest main street. A few
years later they sold it. The new owner made it into a restaurant. Then they
moved in with George Harsche, Susanna's father for a few years until about the
spring of 1948. When George was placed in a nursing home, the house, which is
located in the northwest corner of Selfridge was sold to John J. Kraft.

That fall Joe and Susanna moved to and bought a house in Shields. Kathy
finished her eighth grade there.

In 1958, they moved to and bought a house in Bismarck. In 1967, Joe died and
Susanna is currently living in a housing unit for the elderly west of the
Bismarck Kirkwood Shopping Mall.

Joe and Susanna had thirteen children, all were married except one. They are as
follows:

Joseph Gross their oldest, died when he was ten years old of gangrene from an
appendix operation.

Helen [Gross] McNamee married William McNamee who died in 1976. They have two
children, Patricia and Mike and five grandchildren. She lives and works in
Mobridge.

John Gross married Delores Flohr. They live on a farm east of Shields, N.D. and
John works on the railroad. They have five children, Kathy, Jim, Ron, Karen and
Judy and five grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.

Barbara [Gross] Turgeon married Louis Turgeon who died in 1978. She is retired
and lives in Bismarck, N.D.

Bert Gross married Sabina Nagel. They live on the home place southwest of
Shields. They have three children, Dave, Kenny and Mike and two grandchildren
and one step-grandchild.

Marie [Gross] Kraft married Anton E. Kraft. They are retired and live in
Bismarck, N.D. They have eight children, Anna, Bert, Linda, Leo, Janet, Joan,
Margie and Betty and thirteen grandchildren.

Annie [Gross] Silbernagel died in 1975, married Anton Silbernagel. He lives on
a farm south of Fort Yates, N.D. They have six children, Betty, Judy, Rosie,
Larry, Kenny and Jimmy and six grandchildren.

Lillian [Gross] Kraft married Casper J. Kraft. They live on a farm near Solen,
N.D. They have four children, Susanne, Casper Jr., Leland and Renee and six
grandchildren.

Adolph Gross married Irene Keller. They live and work in Bismarck, N.D. They
had four children, Tim, Sharon, Ted-deceased and Sandy and two grandchildren.

George Gross married Dora Schonenberg. They are semi-retired and live in
Mandan, N.D. They have two sons, Brian and Bruce.

Francis [Gross] Haugen married Gordon Haugen. They live in Mandan, N.D. They
have a son Allen.

Susie [Gross] Jueth married Lee Jueth. They live and work in Bismarck, N.D.
They have three children, Terry, Tammy and Todd.

Kathy [Gross] Duma married Gerald Duma. They live and work in Hazen, N.D. They
have five children, Kim, LeAnn, Scott, Denise and Michelle and two
grandchildren.
Kathy (Gross) Kraft

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when the high school singing groups were
called Glee Clubs instead of Choirs?

HENRY AND BIRGITTA [KLEIN] HARSCHE
Henry Harsche was born in Strasburg Bessarabia, Russia on December 15, 1898 to
George and Barbara (Bachmeier) Harsche. Henry has four sisters and one brother.
Margaret, deceased. Susanna, Rose, and brother John live in Bismarck, N.D.
Irene (Harsche) Wallinger, lives in Rio Linda, California.

The Harsche family came to the United States March 9th, 1909 and settled in
Emmons County, N.D. for approximately 6 months. They moved to Morton County
(which at that time consisted of Sioux, Grant and Morton counties as they were
not yet zoned) about 10 miles south and west of Shields, North Dakota. They
built a sod house and lived in it until a better home could be built. They also
built a brick oven to do their baking. They proceeded to clear the land of
rocks and getting it ready for cultivation to raise their grain of wheat and
corn and plant their gardens.

In 1921 Henry was told by his parents to get himself a wife. So Henry, not
willing to settle for just anyone, started "scouting" the surrounding area and
town for a bride. He traveled to Linton, North Dakota and this 5 ft. 3 in. fair
haired maiden, stole his heart. He had never seen her before, but when he saw
her, he said, "that's the one". Her name was Birgitta Klein, the daughter of
Casimir and Magdelena (Funk) Klein.

Henry and Birgitta were married January 30, 1921 at Linton, North Dakota. They
lived a short distance from Henry's parents for seven years. Henry worked for
Mr. and Mrs. Twiggs on a farm along the Cannonball River about six miles south
and east of his parents place. In 1927 Henry bought this place for $3,500.00
from Mary Twiggs and moved his family down along the Cannonball River. Here
Henry and Birgitta spent their lives working and toiling many hours to make a
living and raising their family.

Henry's dad, George Harsche, staked a homestake claim about 4 miles south of
Henry's place in Sioux County and Henry also owns this at present. Henry didn't
do farming on a large scale, he made raising cattle his occupation, as he loved
horses and cattle. There were some pretty tough times in the thirties.

In 1936 the drought had gotten pretty bad and people needed feeding. Henry had
to sell all his livestock, which consisted of 101 head of cattle for about $15
a head. Henry and his family herded the cattle to the railroad station about 10
miles away and shipped them to St. Paul on the Milwaukee Railroad. There, the
government slaughtered the cattle and distributed the meat to the CCC Camps and
the WPA which created work for the people. Commodities also were distributed
during this time and I remember we received some oranges and grapefruit. We
didn't know what they were or how to eat them so our neighbor, Ruby Vande
Venter had to show us how to peel and eat them.

In the fall of the year Henry and Birgitta would hitch up a team of horses and
travel to Shields, N.D. to get their supplies for the winter; as we all know
North Dakota blizzards could really get you snow bound. They would buy flour,
sugar, coffee, chicory and salt which were the main staples to last until
spring. Once in a while during that time they would run out of coffee or such
things, and Henry would take a gunny sack, strap it to the saddle and make a
special trip on horse back. The snow would be so deep it would take him all day
and night to make an eleven mile trip. Birgitta would worry from the time he
left until his return. Henry would come home with his face white with frost and
ice on several of these occasions.

Henry had many Indian friends during his lifetime. They would come visit him on
the farm. Birgitta would give them a loaf of bread or some special treat she
had on hand. Some of the names such as Jack Ironboulder, Doug Skye, Annie Skye,
Jimmy Murphy, Anna Goodreau, Paul Redfox, Ted Murphy, Nellie McLaughlin, and
many more bring back fond memories for Henry. Henry and his family attended
many pow-wows put on by the Indians in the Porcupine District. Henry and his

family also attended the St. James Catholic Church at Porcupine for many years.
The church is still there and being used. Some of Henry's grandchildren have
been married at the church as was his eldest son, Emmanuel.

Picture - Back: Rose, Helm Anton, Emmanuel, Barbara, Front: Joseph, Klotilda,
Birgitta, Henry, Anna, Magdelena.

Henry's homestead in Sioux County about 22 miles west and north of Selfridge,
N.D. has done him proud. He raised his children there and things got better for
him in later years. His son Anton and his sons Rodney and LeRoy have been
maintaining and doing the work as Henry retired some time ago, but still goes
home whenever he feels like it. Rodney Harsche and his wife Bernadine live on
the homestead and in the original house where Henry and Birgitta spent their
lives.

Henry and Birgitta raised nine children:

Barbara [Harsche] Gower married Jack Gower Sr. Barbara lives in Bismarck. They
have three children, Linda, Jack Jr. and Paul.

Magdelena [Harsche] Davis married Earnest Davis. Maggie lives in Bismarck and
has one daughter Elizabeth.

Rose [Harsche] Bassart married Delbert Bassart. Rose lives at Ferndale,
Washington. She had four children, Stan, Shirley, Roberta and Leona.

Emmanuel Harsche married Wanda Tegge. Emmanuel lives at Shields. They have
three children,

Emmanuel Jr., Dudley and Amelia.

Anna Harsche served in the United States Navy. Anna passed away in 1977.

Helen [Harsche] Loeb married Jack Loeb. They live in Bismarck and have two
daughters, Anita and Marilyn.

Anton Harsche married Wanda Burnside. They live south of Shields and have five
children, Anton Jr., Rodney, John, LeRoy and Bergetta.

Klotilda [Harsche] Dilger married Joe Dilger. They live in Bismarck and have
three children,

Connie, Mark, and Kurt.

Joseph Harsche married Edith Quiznauski. They live at Aberdeen, South Dakota
and have three children, Kelly, Laura and Kyle.

May this heritage continue for many more years.
Magdelena Davis and Helena Loeb

Picture - Lydia and Adolph Hepper.

ADOLPH AND LYDIA [OSTER] HEPPER
Adolph Hepper was born on June 2, 1888 in Russia to John and Katherine (Saylor)
Hepper. He emigrated to the United States in 1911 to escape the Russian Draft.
He sailed from Bremer, Germany on December 10, 1911 and arrived at Baltimore,
Maryland on December 24, 1911 on the Vessel "Neckar".

From Maryland he came by train to Java, South Dakota to Carl Hepper. Carl had
sponsored him to come to the United States and he stayed in Java and worked for
Carl for a number of years before moving to Mobridge, South Dakota. He lived in
Mobridge for several years prior to World War I and was employed in
construction work and also worked on the railroad.

On December 28, 1916, he married Lydia Oster of Java, South Dakota. She is the
daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Schue) Oster and was born on February 9,
1895. In 1917, following their marriage, they moved to Adolph's homestead in
Perkins County near Hettinger, North Dakota, where they resided for two years.
In 1920 they moved to Selfridge, North Dakota where he built up his farm about
4 miles north of town. (Approximately where Corrine and Gary Jochim live now.)

During the hard times of the thirties he lost his farm but still owned some
land several miles east of his farm. Adolph moved his family onto this land and
built up another farm where the family lived for about five years. During this
time he was forced to take work with the WPA. building county roads. He also
went with a harvesting crew during the fall of the year to Jamestown, North
Dakota to help supplement the family income.

After the depression was over and times started to get a little better, about
1940, he was able to buy his original farm back from the government and
continued to live there and raise his family until his retirement in 1948.
Following his retirement, he moved to Bismarck, North Dakota. He did not sell
his farm, but his daughter, Clara and her husband continued to farm for about
three years until his son Otto took over for another two years. The farm was
sold by Adolph, shortly before his death in 1956.

Adolph was a very kind man and willing to help anyone. He was very well liked
and respected by everyone in the community. It seemed like he never could do
enough for his children. Lydia was a gentle, soft spoken person. They both took
their religion very seriously. They were of the Lutheran faith, but after
moving to Selfridge and finding no Lutheran Church, they began attending the
Congregational Church which was the only protestant church at that time. Later
on, they became members of the Assembly of God Church.

Adolph died on June 21, 1956 after a five day stay in the Bismarck Hospital.
His wife Lydia continued to make her home in Bismarck until her death on
January 11, 1968. Adolph and Lydia are the parents of eight children, Rosina,
Clara, Olga, Otto, Anna, Lydia, Adolph Jr., and Helen.
Rose Jundt

Picture - Children of Adolph and Lydia Hepper

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but only saps today of its strength.

Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; revenging one, makes you even with
him; forgiving it, sets you above him.

Picture - Christina and Emmanuel Hepper.

EMANUEL AND CHRISTINA [SCHUETZLE] HEPPER
Emanuel Hepper was born April 18, 1887, in Algale, Russia, to John and
Katherine (Saylor) Hepper. He grew up in Russia until the age of 24 when he
immigrated to the United States from Bremen, Germany on the 10th of December in
1911 and arrived in the United States at the port of Baltimore, Maryland on the
24 of Dec. 1911 on the vessel "Neckar".

At the time that young Emanuel, with his two brothers, Adolph and Theodore,
left their home in Russia, their father cried at their departure. He said to
them, "Will I see you boys again?", but it was the last time they ever saw
their father. They never saw their younger brother Rudolph until they were in
the United States. When they arrived in the United States, they came first to
Java, South Dakota, where they had relatives that had immigrated earlier.

Emanuel met his future wife, Christine Schuetzle, around the Parkston, South
Dakota area. Christine was born November 5, 1892, in South Russia and was the
daughter of Karl and Dorothy (Lucas) Schuetzle. She came to the United States
in 1908 when she was 16 years old with her family and became a citizen through
her father.

Christina was betrothed to another gentleman before she met Emanuel and the
wedding date was all set. Her mother came for the wedding and Christina
announced to all that she could not marry that man. No one seems to know why,
but the wedding was off. This was unheard of in those days. She was a brave
young woman to stand up for her rights.

Later when she was 20 years old she married Emanuel Hepper on March 13, 1913 in
Mobridge, South Dakota. Both were of the Lutheran faith. A man by the name of
Bill Werner, who was married to a Hepper girl, gave Emanuel a team of horses
and a wagon to go and get married.  After their marriage they moved to
Mobridge, S.D. and Emanuel found work on the railroad, and Christina took in
washing to help earn extra needed money. Their first child, Albert Hepper was
born March 23, 1914 in Mobridge. About 1916 the family moved to Hettinger,
North Dakota in Adams County where they rented a farm there for about 2 years.
Their second child, Elsie Theresa Hepper, was born July 22, 1918 in Hettinger.

In 1919 Emanuel's uncle, John Frank, came to visit Emanuel and Christina in
Hettinger and told them there was still some good land near Selfridge, North
Dakota that could be bought real cheap. It would be cheaper than buying land at
Hettinger. In 1919, the Emanuel Hepper family moved to Sioux County near
Selfridge. About this same time, Emanuel's brother Theodore Hepper also was
living in the Selfridge area. Emanuel's farm was 1/2 section eight miles
southwest of Selfridge. The north quarter was pasture and the south quarter was
farmland. He also rented another 1/4 section of land east of John Franks farm.

At first the family stayed with the John Frank family until their house and
barn were built. They secured a loan from the First Federal and Savings and had
a new barn, house, chicken house and hog barn built, as well as buying a new
plow. The doors were not on the barn yet when the first winter storm hit and
filled the new barn with snow. The family moved into the house late in the fall
of the year. While living here, their third child, Emma Alvina Hepper, was born
October 3, 1920, in Mobridge South Dakota. Mobridge was only about 50 miles
from the farm and had the nearest birthing clinic and doctor.

The family lived on this farm from fall until the next spring, when a big
prairie fire started from the hot ashes which were thrown out by a neighbor
lady. The grass was very high that spring and the wind quite strong on that
particular day when the ashes were thrown out. The fire started coming toward
Emanuel's farm and he quickly took his new plow and plowed a fire guard around
the yard to protect the farm. He was going quite fast with the team of horses
when the seat came off of the wagon. It was a new wagon and the bolt's hadn't
been checked over before purchase.

Emanuel was thrown off backwards and hit his head on a rock which made a deep
gash. He was lying on the ground unconscious with the horses near by. When he
came to, his clothes were singed and his cap was burned up as the fire had gone
around him. He got back on the wagon and continued to plow the fire guard.
Emanuel had purchased a new Model T in Hettinger before moving to Selfridge and
Christina was doing her part to help with the fire by hauling water with the
Model T.

From the fall and the gash on his head, Emanuel's main nerve in his spine had
been injured and caused him to become gradually paralyzed. The first signs of
his paralysis was his speech, then he would stagger, stumble and eventually
would fall. When the fall of the year came around, he could barely walk and he
still cut and harvested his own crop. The following spring, Joe Walker helped
plant the next year's crop and in the fall again, Adolph Hepper and Bill Hepper
(a cousin) cut the crop and did the harvesting. The paralysis was a gradual
process and Emanuel became totally helpless the last three years of his life.

Christina devotedly took care of her husband throughout his gradual paralysis.
She did everything for him and was known to even carry him and take him to
church. She took him all over to doctors, even to Shakopie, Minnesota at one
time. Someone told her about an old German remedy which she tried and it also
failed. Emanuel had some health insurance and from the day he couldn't work the
insurance paid a monthly fee while he was disabled. Every spare bit of money
was spent on doctors and medicine for him.

He became very sick the week before he died. During this week his faithful dogs
had dug a hole under the window of his bedroom and also tore up the seat of his
new Model T as if they knew their master would be leaving soon and not coming
back. On the day of his death, he tried to tell the family something, but they
couldn't understand him. He died at 1:30 p.m. on

December 23, 1924 and is buried in the Golden Wealth Cemetery in Sioux County
about 4-1/2 miles southwest of Selfridge. His brother Adolph Hepper came on
horseback just shortly after Emanuel had died.

After his funeral, Christina sold the farm and moved into Selfridge and rented
a house and went to work for Smestad's Store. Shortly thereafter she took her
three small children on a trip to Canada to visit her parents and family with
the plans of staying there. She decided against staying and returned to
Selfridge and upon her return bought the house she was renting. She lived in
Selfridge and raised her children there until her remarriage to Mr. Fred
Schuler. After Christina married Fred, she moved to Washburn, North Dakota,
with him, where she lived until her death in December of 1972. She is buried in
the Baptist Cemetery in Washburn.

Christina and Emanuel are the parents of three children:  Albert Hepper married
Ruby Keck. They are retired and making their home in Arizona. They have three
children, Larry, Ardie, and Joanne.

Elsie [Hepper] Walker married John Walker the son of John Sr. and Magdelena
(Bickle) Walker. They lived for many years in Selfridge, retired in 1959 and
moved to Bismarck where they are now living. They are the parents of five
children, James, Delores, Florence, Lenore and Gary.

Emma [Hepper] Schuler married Albert Schuler the son of Fred Schuler. They made
their home in Washburn. Albert is deceased and Emma continues to live in
Washburn. They have four children, Jeanette, Wesley, Sharon and Robert.
Elsie Walker

HENRY AND CHRISTINA [NEUHARTH] HEPPER
Henry Hepper was born in Russia on March 5, 1881 and is the son of John and
Katherine (Saylor) Hepper. He came to the United States in 1922, shortly after
his brothers, Theodore, Adolph and Emmanuel. Before his immigration to the
United States, Henry served as a ranking officer in the Russian Army. He also
served in the Russian-Japanese War.

Henry started to farm in the Walker, S. Dak. area upon his arrival in the
United States and later moved to Selfridge. He married Christina Neuharth on
July 13, 1925 at McIntosh, S. Dak . She was born at Eureka, S. Dak. on December
16, 1893.

The farm of Henry and Christina Hepper was located twelve miles southwest of
Selfridge, near the George Schaeffer farm. This farm was never a very big farm
but Henry kept all the buildings and farm exceptionally neat and in good
condition. He farmed with horses all his life and didn't readily accept change
or modern ways.

The only car Henry ever owned was a 1935 Ford which he purchased in the early
40's. He bought it for $300, maintained it in top-notch condition and drove it
until he sold it in about 1958. In 1949, Henry and Christina rented out their
land and moved into Selfridge. Several years after this he sold his farm. On
April 10, 1957, Christina passed away and is buried in the Selfridge Cemetery.
Henry continued to make his home in Selfridge until 1958 when he had an auction
sale and moved into the Baptist Home for the Aged in Bismarck, N.D.

Henry only spoke German and never cared to speak the English language. He was a
humble and righteous man who treated all people very kindly. He was a helpful
person to friends, neighbors and relatives. He was also a very religious man
and was a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Selfridge. Henry and
Christina had two daughters; one who died shortly after birth. The other is
Helen [Hepper] Biddlecome.

Helen was born in December of 1926 and was raised on her parents farm southwest
of Selfridge where she received her education. About the age of twenty, she
went to Portland, Oregon to seek employment. She met her husband, Homer
Biddlecome, there while he was in the service. He was a career man, which meant
they traveled a great deal and lived in several European countries. Upon his
retirement, they returned to the United States and settled in Fort Worth, Texas
where they are living at the present time. They have five children.
Helen Biddlecome

Picture - Henry and Christina Hepper with their daughter, Helen Biddlecome and
her family.

RUDOLPH AND ROSE [MATTIS] HEPPER
Rudolph was born October 31, 1894 in Agale, Russia in the Black Sea area, to
John and Katherine (Saylor) Hepper. He was the youngest of eight brothers and
one sister younger than he. His mother and sister died very close together when
the sister was just six years old. At draft age, Rudolph was drafted into the
Russian Army but due to the extreme cruel conditions of the Russian Army, he
didn't serve his full term of seven years. He was taken prisoner of war in
Turkey for about two years. From Turkey, he went to Germany, because of his
German background. He remained in Germany for about five years, doing farm
labor for a German farmer. His wages didn't cover more than just his living
expenses.

On January 1, 1923, Rudolph arrived in the United States and came by train
directly to Selfridge. His brothers were already settled in this area and had
sent money to Rudolph to help pay for his voyage and expenses to America. He
first stayed with his brother Emanuel southwest of Selfridge. He worked for
Henry Sandland doing farm labor for three years, then started farming with his
brother Henry Hepper as partners. They both lived on the farm where Henry lived
twelve miles southwest of Selfridge. A prairie fire destroyed all the buildings
on the farm except one. Henry rebuilt on the original site and Rudolph built
about a half mile southeast of Henry's place.

On December 7, 1925, Rudolph married Rose Mattis of Hettinger, North Dakota.
She was born August 26, 1902 in the Odessa area of South Russia to Henry and
Elizabeth (Reichert) Mattis. They had met through friends and relatives. Rose
came to the United States with her parents at age two. Her family settled at
Artas, S. Dak. then moved to Hettinger, N. Dak.

Picture - Rose and Rudolph Hepper.

After their marriage, they lived on the farm which Rudolph had southwest of
Selfridge. They remained here until 1945. The first years on the farm, 1927
through 1929, Rudolph raised good crops and the living was fairly decent. Then
the family went through the depression and didn't have it any easier than
anyone else going through those rough years. Rudolph took work with the WPA.
building county roads, the same as so many other local men did, to earn income
to keep the family fed. At one point, Rudolph was down to six cows and three
horses. He was forced to purchase hay and feed for the livestock during the
winter months due to the dry summer growing season. From the years 1933 to 1938
Rudolph barely got his seed back at harvest time.

During these lean years, Rudolph owned a 1926 Chevrolet. He was thrifty and
probably only burned five gallons of gas during the summer months and when the
cold weather came along, he parked the Chevrolet and traveled with horses
again. He farmed with horses until 1943, when times started to get much better
and the crops were abundant once again. He purchased his first tractor in 1943
which was a small Ford. Rudolph wanted to continue with horses, but his sons
talked him into buying this tractor, and of course they were thrilled with the
new machine and real proud of it.

Due to the good years and the bumper crops in the early 40's. Rudolph was able
to purchase the Erbe farm seven miles southeast of Selfridge, where Alvin
Hepper now lives. His original farm site was Indian land and he was not able to
buy it. After he purchased the farm southwest of Selfridge, the original Indian
land which he had leased, came up for sale and he purchased it also. By this
time he had four boys which were able to help with the farming.

Rudolph was a man of relatively small stature. His patience was endless, and he
took his religion seriously. He was an easy going, soft spoken man and was
gentle with his children. He liked animals and was especially fond of horses.
Rudolph looked forward to company and the time spent visiting. Rose also
enjoyed company, extended warm hospitality and made everyone feel especially
welcome in her home. She was an early riser, hard worker and a very good cook.
Her children looked forward eagerly to her delicious "German Borscht". Rose was
known to be stern with her family, but very understanding.

Later in life, Rose wanted to move to town where life would be a little easier,
but Rudolph preferred to stay on the farm and he was also encouraged to remain
there by his brother, Henry. This is where Rose and Rudolph raised their family
of ten children. Rudolph lived there until his death on April 27, 1964. He
passed away on the farm which he loved so much, and is buried in the Selfridge
Community Cemetery.

Rose continued to live on the farm with her sons Harold and Alvin doing the
farm work. About 1969 she moved into McLaughlin where she was hoping to build a
new home but enjoyed the government rental apartment and remained there
instead. She lived there until about 1975 when she moved into the Baptist Home
in Bismarck. Rose passed away September 28, 1978 and rests beside her husband
in the Selfridge Community Cemetery. Rudolph and Rose are the parents of eleven
children.

Calvin Hepper married Letha Moser of McLaughlin. They live in Mobridge, S. Dak.
and are the parents of eight children, Karen, Dean, Sharon, Judy, Cindy, Susan,
Dale and Steven.  Edwin Hepper died at the age of three years.

Adolph Hepper was born 1928. He married LaVern Schatz, the daughter of Joe and
Ida (Schneider) Schatz of McLaughlin. The lived on a farm southwest of
Selfridge then moved to McLaughlin and are now living in Mobridge, S. Dak.
Adolph manages the Mobridge Livestock Sale Barn in Mobridge. They are the
parents of eight children, Terri, Carol, Ward, Kurt, Gayle, Monty, Tom and
Jeff.

Emma [Hepper] Barchinger was born in 1931 and married Ray Barchinger of Minot,
North Dakota. They lived in Wishek, Minot and Bismarck. They are now living in
Williston, N. Dak. where Ray is employed as a printer. They have six children,
Boyd, Linda, Charlene, Jay, Raymond and Robert.

William Hepper was born in 1932 and married Cecelia (Sis) Imberi of Trail City,
S. Dak. They are living in Mobridge, S. Dak. where Willy previously operated a
tavern and now farms near Mobridge. They have six children, Kenneth, Laurie,
Kelly, Larry, Kim and Jim.

Rudolph Hepper was born in 1936 and married Donna Tillman of Shields, N. Dak.
They live on a farm north of Fort Yates, N. Dak. and have six children, Gary,
Sandy, Roxanne, Nancy, Wayne and Robin.

Norma [Hepper] Schneider was born in 1937 and married Tony Schneider of
McLaughlin, S. Dak., the son of Joseph and Regina (Bosch) Schneider. Norma and
Tony are living in McLaughlin and farm nearby. They have seven children, Diane,
David, Tina, Tammy, Kent, Jim and Paul.

Harold Hepper was born in 1940 and married Darlys Fritz of Mobridge, S. Dak.
They farmed on the home place and now are living in Mobridge, S. Dak. They have
three children, Cheryl, Bryce and Shawn.

Stanley Hepper was born in 1942 and married Kathleen Sandland of Selfridge.
They are living in Selfridge and have three children, Bobbi Jo, Linette, and
Wade.

Alvin Hepper was born in 1946. He married Donna Harris of Selby, S. Dak. They
farm southeast of Selfridge and have three children, Martin, Vicky and Dustin.

Ronald Hepper was born in 1948. He married Ruth Krogman of Aberdeen, S. Dak.
They are presently living on a farm south of Isabel, S. Dak. Ronald and Ruth
have three children, Karmen, Darren and Julie.
Stan and Calvin Hepper

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when you visited the neighbor with horse
and sled?

Picture - Homer and Hazel Hinton.

HOMER AND HAZEL [RYAN] HINTON
Homer was born on August 19, 1890 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Daniel C. and Annie
(McCay) Hinton. He had one brother Ralph and four sisters; Almeda Riggs,
Florence Preston, Alice and Helen. The Hintons came to North Dakota in the
early 1900's and settled in the Menoken and Bismarck areas. In 1915, Daniel
filed on a homestead in Sioux County. The family moved there in 1917.

Homer was employed for a time by Northern Pacific Railroad. He helped his
father build county roads in Sioux County. He also worked for the International
Harvester Co. He served with the U.S. Army from 1917 to 1919. He was stationed
in France. He worked for the government at Fort Yates as an engineer. He served
as a County Commissioner and he was a member of the Porcupine School Board for
18 years. He also was a member of the American Legion Post of Shields and the
Albert Grass Post 173 at Fort Yates. He also served as deputy sheriff for a
number of years.

Hazel Ryan Hinton was born on January 5, 1904 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was
the daughter of Stephen and Mabel (Kruse) Ryan. She had five brothers; Raymond,
deceased, Kenneth of Winter Haven, Florida, Ed Lange of St. Paul, Joe Lange of
South Holland, Illinois and John Lange of Kenesha, Wisconsin. Hazel attended
schools in St. Paul and Shields.

Homer and Hazel married on January 5, 1926 in St. Paul. They moved to the
Hinton Homestead, nine miles south of Shields. They had five children.

Mrs. Ivan [Marjorie] Cain lives in Spokane, Washington. Her and her husband
have eight children: Mrs. Gary (Renne) Lambert of Post Falls, Idaho, Mrs.
Leland (Linda) McIlvain of Fernley, Nevada, Mrs. Ken (Robin) Thorberg of Boise,
Idaho, Richard (Rick) of Yvonne and Amy, Jodi and Jonathan all live in Spokane,
Wash.

Francis [Bucky] lives in Glendive, Montana. He and Tillie (Seidel) have four
children: Tommy (deceased), Jerry, Danny and Mrs. Bill (Mary) Bonner all of
Glendive, Mt.

Mrs. Ernie [Donna] Halverson lives in Fort Yates. She and Ernie have four
children; Mrs. Donald (Cindy) Wilaby of Bismarck, Mrs. Larry (Kori) Netzer of
Naperville, Illinois, Kirt is a student at Wahpeton and Kelly is a student at
Fargo.  Alice Grenz lives in Menoken, N.D.  Danny lives in Shields on the home
place.
Donna Halverson

Picture - Rose Hischase and grandson, Robert Hischase.

PIUS AND ROSE (BLACK TONGUE] HISCHASE
Pius was born July 19, 1903 and is the son of Louis and Jesper (Goose)
Hischase. In 1924, Pius married Rose Black Tongue in Fort Yates, by the Justice
of the Peace. They were later remarried in the Catholic Church in Fort Yates on
February 12, 1924. Rose was born in Shields, North Dakota on May 11, 1902 and
is the daughter of Frank and Victoria (Iron Tommyhawk) Black Tongue of Shields.
Both Pius and Rose are of the Sioux Indian Tribe.

Rose grew up in Shields until she was twelve years old and then was sent to the
Indian Boarding School at Fort Yates about 1914. While attending school in Fort
Yates, she worked in the school kitchen, laundry and bakery department. She
grew to young womanhood in Fort Yates until 1917 when she signed up for three
years of school at the Pierre Indian School at Pierre, South Dakota.

After Pius and Rose were married, they moved to some land east of Selfridge in
the brakes area where they established their home for the next thirty seven
years. They leased out their land to local farmers, the most recent of whom is
Alvin Hepper. Pius also broke and sold horses to area farmers. In 1962, Pius
died and was buried in Fort Yates. Rose continued to live in this home for two
years, then rented a home in Selfridge from Joe P. Kraft and moved into it in
1965. She continues to make her home here at the present time. Pius and Rose
are the parents of six children.

Louis Hischase was born October 2, 1926. He married Clara Pretense Eagle and
they have two sons, Duane and Charles. Louis died in his mothers home in 1978
and is buried in Fort Yates, North Dakota.  Joanne Rita Hischase was born July
31, 1929 at Fort Yates. She died at age seventeen from Leukemia and is buried
in Fort Yates, North Dakota.

Mary Elizabeth [Hischase] St. John was born March 22, 1931 at Fort Yates. She
married Rudy St. John and they have six children, Larry, Mary Louise,
Catherine, Barbara Ann, Wanda Jean, and Michael. Rudy has passed away and Mary
continues to live in Selfridge.

Mary Holder Hischase was born March 11, 1934 at Fort Yates. Mary passed away in
1981 and is buried in Fort Yates. She has five children, David, Robert, Tim,
Margie and Anthony.  Theresa Mary His Chase was born December 7, 1937 and died
as a child at the age of two, in 1940.  Ernest Cleton Hischase Was born
February 21, 1940 and died in 1981. He never married.
Rose Hischase

Picture - Isaphean and Sam Hummel.

SAM AND ISAPHEAN [THOMPSON] HUMMEL
My father, Sam and my older brother, Zephyr came to North Dakota in the spring
of 1916 to explore the area for a potential future home site. They worked for
Bill Ostrum, as carpenters in the building business and also for the famous
Maude Black. After two years, they were convinced that North Dakota was the
dream place for the family. They returned to Tennessee, sold the property there
and we all began our trek to the "Land 0 Plenty".

The trip took two weeks by train. Needless to say, we were all exhausted,
hungry and expectant of what was here, upon our arrival in Selfridge. When we
arrived at the depot, there was no one there to meet us. Mr. Mitchel, the
railroad section foreman, invited us over to their home, which was across from
the depot. Mrs. Mitchel greeted us with a big hearted, open house greeting,
which was so common to North Dakota folks. To tease our hungry appetites, she
had just taken the last loaves of home made bread from the oven of her coal
range. We had our first meal in North Dakota with the Mitchels.

We knew the Teeter family as friends from before, and John came to town (after
a few days) to take us to their farm to await the arrival of our household
goods. In the mean time, we lodged at the Merchants Hotel in Selfridge. When
our house furniture arrived, we rented the rooms above the Sioux Lumber
offices. This building still remains in Selfridge as the Art Sieglock residence
west of town.

We were awed at the sight of snow so deep. We could walk out the door over the
office, right on a snow bank and make our way to school. The children at school
thought it was a treat to take us down to the railroad tracks, during recess,
where we could rest on top of a telephone pole and watch the snow plow work its
way through the large drifts. Sometimes they had to back up and let their
dynamiter, Charlie Snyder, do his job. Little did I know, or care, that this
man would later become my father-in-law. Also, Agnes Mitchel, (the daughter of
the section foreman where we had our first meal) would later become my sister-
in-law. What a strange world this is, and stranger still, are God's ways.

While my family lived in Selfridge, my brothers, Zora and Zephyr worked on the
railroad, for Mr. Mitchel. Dad did carpenter work and farmed. My brother,
Evert, operated a cream station and speaks of Ott Black and the poker games in
the back room. He also played the Mandolin with Robert Bruce and "The
McLaughlins" at local dances. Us girls baby sat and worked for local teachers
after school.

Mother was a "Jack-of-all-Trades" and "Master-of-them-all". She aided in the
delivery of the first white child born in Selfridge. She also cared for Mrs.
Charley Gayton. She assisted in the laying out of Mr. Redman, the first banker
in Selfridge, when he died. Laying out consisted of folding the hands, closing
the eyes, and bathing the body along with consoling the family. When the flu
epidemic hit this area, she was on the road helping to attend the sick and
dying. Her partner was Mrs. Ted Davis, the wife of the manager of the Sioux
Lumber Company.

The Hummel family moved many times. After moving to Walker, South Dakota they
owned the Hummel Pool and Dance Hall which was operated by their son Evert.
Zora and Zephyr both became railroad foremen and were transferred often.

While living in Hettinger, Sam contracted pneumonia while assisting Wayne
Snyder on the farm. Mr. Hummel passed away in 1939. Mrs. Hummel continued to
reside with her son Zora at Hettinger until he was transferred to Cadillac,
South Dakota. Mrs. Hummel lived in Walker, South Dakota until shortly after the
death of her son-in-law at which time she moved to Valparaiso, Indiana with her
sons Evert and Don along with her daughter Eva and her family. Don, Evert and
Eva all obtained work in factories where they worked until their retirements.

Their son, Zora, married Hilda Reiker, the daughter of Ludwig and Rose (Will)
Reiker of Selfridge. He met her while she was working for Ira Day's Mercantile
Store in Walker, S. Dak. They lived in Selfridge for many years and after their
retirement, moved to Mobridge, S. Dak. They both have passed away. Evert, Don
and Eva are still making their home in Indiana. Their daughter, Violet, married
Wayne Snyder and they farmed in the Selfridge area until they moved into town
in 1969. Wayne has since passed away and Violet continues to live in Selfridge.
Violet (Hummel) Snyder

Picture - Back: George, Joseph, Josephine, Elizabeth. Front: Joseph Jr.,
Dorothy, Sebastian.

JOSEPH AND JOSEPHINE [ZIEGLER] JOCHIM
Joseph Jochim came to America from Odessa, Russia in 1900. He married Josephine
Ziegler who was born in Francewell, Germany. Her family emigrated from Germany
to the Odessa area of Russia and then to America in 1904. Shortly after her
arrival in the United States she was married to Joseph Jochim on July 5, 1904
at Strasburg, North Dakota.

The Jochim family moved to Selfridge in 1929 and lived on the Carl Wuitschick
farm located two miles east of Selfridge. Here is where they raised and
educated their family. In 1936 they retired and moved to Sacramento,
California. Joseph passed away August 24, 1970 and Josephine passed away August
3, 1964. Joseph and Josephine were the parents of ten children, two of whom
died as children. Amaranteanar was born January 20, 1915 and died at the age of
three on March 25, 1918. Peter was born October 10, 1916 and died the next day
October 11, 1916. The other eight children are as follows:

George Jochim was born July 30, 1905. He married Ann Kramer of Strasburg, North
Dakota. They lived in Selfridge for a number of years then moved to Strasburg
and then to Bismarck, North Dakota. George passed away August 22, 1975 and Ann
continues to make her home in Bismarck. They have three children, Luella,
Gladys and Angelos.

Elizabeth [Jochim] Schriener was born December 22, 1906. She married Ray
Schriener of Strasburg. They moved to Robbins, California and then to Woodland
where they were engaged in farming. Both are deceased, Elizabeth on February
22, 1966. They have five children, Tillie, Joe, Hermina, William and Rosemary.

Dorothy [Jochim) Unser was born September 7, 1908. She married John Unser of
Selfridge. They moved to Robbins, California where John was engaged in farm
work and from there they moved to Venetia, California and John worked for the
Federal Government. Dorothy is deceased, on January 27, 1985 and John continues
to make his home in Venetia. They have two children, Eugene and Rose.

Joseph Jochim was born December 6, 1910. He married Gladys Lorentzon of
Selfridge, the daughter of Lorentz and Clara (Herfindahl) Lorentzon. Joseph
passed away July 2, 1973 and Gladys is presently making her home in Fair Oaks,
California. They have three children, one son deceased, Sharon and Loren.

Sebastian Jochim was born January 23, 1913. He married Julia Penoff. They are
currently living in Rio Linda, California where Sebastian is retired from his
job at McClelland Field for the Federal Government. They have four sons, Terry,
Dennis, Robert and Mark.

Genevieve [Jochim] Bolen was born January 8, 1918. She married Anton Marques of
San Francisco. Genevieve is deceased. Anton is retired from his job at
McClelland Field and still makes his home in Sacramento. They have three
children, Kenneth, Richard and Sandra (deceased).

Josephine [Jochim] Bolen was born April 15, 1920. She married John Bolen. They
are retired farmers currently making their home in Woodland, California. They
have five children, John, Richard, Donald, Debra and Diane.

Rose [Jochim] Ratikin was born December 11, 1922. She married Arnold Martin and
he passed away September 20, 1955. They have four children, Patty, Gary, Helen
and Anita. Rose remarried to Ray Ratikin and they are presently living in
Sacramento. Ray is retired from the post office and Rose is retired from the
"Sacramento Bee". They have one child, Kimberly.
Gladys Jochim

JOSEPH B. AND EVA [SCHWARTZENBERGER] JOCHIM
Joseph was born in 1895 in Russia and came to the U.S. in December of 1912 with
his parents. He is the son of Valentine and Mary Jochim. The Jochim family
arrived in Canada eight days after arriving in the U.S. and stayed there until
the spring of 1913 when they moved to Strasburg, N. Dak.

In 1920, Joseph married Eva Schwartzenberger, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Valentine Schwartzenberger at Linton, North Dakota. After Eva and Joseph were
married, they continued to live and farm in the Strasburg area until 1924 when
they moved to Eagle Butte, S. Dak. and farmed there also.

Their move to Selfridge took place in 1927 and they settled on a farm east of
Selfridge for a short time before moving to a farm near the George Walker Sr.
farm about 20 miles west of Selfridge. In 1936, the Jochim family moved to a
farm one and a half miles east of Selfridge. At first they rented this farm and
later were able to purchase it from Federal Land Bank, which happened often
after the depression years. It was a very trying and futile attempt to get a
good start on this farm. The land was farmed with horses, cows were milked and
hay had to be purchased and shipped in from Minnesota. There was no water on
this land, and every time a well was tried, it would collapse. A good guess,
was probably because of the sandy soil.

The family made still another move in 1939, to a farm three quarters of a mile
northeast of Selfridge. This is where they raised their family of seven
children. Joseph and Eva retired and moved into Selfridge in 1957. They bought
a small home one block south of main street. They were members of the St.
Philomena Church in Selfridge. During his retirement years, Joseph enjoyed
working on his many handicraft projects and also made latch hook rugs. In the
mid 1960's, they moved into the Selfridge Low Income Housing Unit for the
Elderly until approximately 1972 when they both moved to St. Vincent's Nursing
Home in Bismarck. Joseph passed away in 1975 and Eva passed away in 1983. They
had seven children.

Hattie [Jochim] Wetch who married Philip Wetch from Fort Yates. Philip has
passed away and Hattie makes her home in St. Paul, Minnesota where she is
retired from her position as a cook in the local hospital. Hattie and Philip
have four sons, Adam, James, Kenneth and Roger. Roger has passed away also.
Valentine Jochim married Lydia Tishmach of Shields, N. Dak. They are farming
about three miles east of Selfridge and have two sons, Butch and Ferdinand.

Joseph L. Jochim Jr. who married Viola Erdman. They have three sons, Jerry, Tom
and Bob. Joseph has remarried to Ann Peterson and they are living in Mandan
where Joseph works for the Mandan Post Office.

Pete Jochim who married Iola Hertel of Dupree, S. Dak. They have five children,
Trilla, Pam, Gwen, Lonna and Zane. Pete and Iola live in Lodi, California where
Pete works for General Mills.

Casimir Jochim married DeLainis Hertel of McLaughlin. They now live in
Selfridge and have four children, Gary, Anita, Rita and Allen.

Oscar Jochim married Geraldine Schaff of Mandan. They have four children,
Ronnie, Roseann, Mary and Sonja. Oscar and Geraldine are living west of Mandan
where Oscar drives a truck for the 7-Up Company.

Stanley Jochim married Anna Jane Lee of Belle Fourche, S. Dak. They are now
living at New Salem, N. Dak. where Stanley works for Skelly's Truck Stop. They
have five children, Joey, Sam, Rick, Theresa and Sarah.
Casimir and Delainis Jochim

Picture - Back: Casimir, Oscar, Joe, Val, Pete. Front: Stanley, Joe B., Eva,
Hattie. Taken 1964.

Picture - Anna and John Klingler.

JOHN AND ANNA [KLEEMAN] KLINGLER
John came from Hungary to a farm in Wisconsin in 1897. He lived there until
1900 when he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota and married Anna Kleeman in 1904.
Anna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kleeman. John and Anna were first
cousins. Anna came to the United States in 1898 at the age of 13 and lived in
St. Paul where she met and married John Klingler. She also was from Hungary.

John and Anna operated a saloon in St. Paul until 1916 when their doctor and
friends suggested they get out of the saloon as Mr. Klingler had a bad heart.
They decided to move to Lefor, North Dakota where they lived until 1919. When
their last child, Elizabeth was born, they moved to Selfridge where they
purchased a farm from M.D. Fay, two and a half miles east of Selfridge. This is
now the Duane Kraft farm.

In May of 1921, at age fifteen, their daughter, Mary, was killed in a farm
accident while discing in a nearby field. This was the first death in the
Selfridge area. St. Philomena Parish did not have a cemetery so the Klinglers
donated twenty acres to the church two and a half miles south of Selfridge for
a cemetery. Mary was buried there and so was their son, Adam when he died in
September of 1925 of a heart condition at the age of 21.

Elizabeth writes "I was raised as an only child in the "dirty thirties" when
things were very bad. Oats sold for 10c a bushel; wheat sold for 25c a bushel
and cattle had to be shot and buried in a pit, while people in the cities were
starving. Four hundred head of steers were sold at twenty dollars apiece. There
were no luxuries or money to be put in a bank or savings account. There were no
modern conveniences and no designer jeans or latest fashions. A person was
lucky if they owned two pair of shoes, one for work and one for church or
school. When the younger generation hear older people talk about the "good old
days", there was nothing good about them!

In the spring the crops were planted and the wind started to blow. The top soil
was piled up like snow banks in the winter, covering the fences and drying out
everything. One day, the sky grew dark and the grasshoppers moved into the area
by the millions and ate everything. They stripped all the trees and ate the
green paint off the shingles of one farmers house. We tried to keep them out of
the garden, as we lived on our own vegetables. We also raised chickens for eggs
and sold them for 15c a dozen. We had beef for meat. We didn't have to buy too
many groceries as there was no money.

Meat and vegetables were kept in a root cellar. When we needed such things as
cabbage, carrots, potatoes or meat, all we had to do was go outside to the root
cellar. There were no electric lights. Reading was done by kerosene lamp. The
house was warmed by a coal and wood stove. Enough coal had to be brought in at
night to keep all the stoves going all night until morning. In the mornings,
the water was froze solid in the water bucket. How we survived, I don't know.

Severe blizzards in 1925 through 1929 were common. When you went to the barn to
do chores, a rope had to be fastened to the house and to the barn so you could
find your way back to the house. I don't ever remember my folks having a good
crop in those days.

The school I attended was called Golden Wealth No. 1. It was located two and a
half miles south of Selfridge. My teachers were Mae Smith and Florence (Wead)
Ellingson. Some of the students attending this school were the Wendlin Volk
children, Herb Slater children, Max Laintz children, Anton Feist children, John
Briskie children, George Nadella children, Pete York children, John Klein
children and the John Mosset children, and Leroy Sandland.

The teacher was paid $45.00 a month and taught 30 pupils, first through the
eighth grade. Sometimes teachers would stay right at the school in the winter
months. In those days, we had spelling bee's, play day, Christmas programs with
Santa Claus. People would come in 20 below zero weather with a team and sled to
attend the Christmas programs. Everyone had to furnish their own transportation
to get to and from school, or they had to walk. There were no buses or being
hauled to school in cars. Now days people call it jogging for exercise, and in
those days it was called walking if you wanted to get an education.

I attended high school in 1932 at Selfridge High School, but had to drop out of
school as there was no way of getting to school after it got too cold. I would
walk to school every day from the farm, (Duane Kraft farm).

On February 12, 1939 my father died of a heart attack and is buried in the
Klingler Cemetery. This cemetery today, is taken care of by Jim Walker and
Duane Kraft. My mother remained on the farm until 1940 and then she moved into
town. She lived in the house now owned by May Hinton, and operated a cafe for
about a year before moving to California in 1941. She rented the farm to Anton
Kraft on crop share basis (1/4 bushel).

In California she lived with her daughter, Elizabeth and did housework for
other people at eight dollars a day in 1944. She moved to Sacramento and lived
by herself where she purchased a home. In 1962 she moved back to Selfridge. She
lived in the Mobridge Nursing home from 1965 until her death on August 17,
1968. She is also buried in the Klingler Cemetery.
Elizabeth Vollmuth

PETER J. AND PAULINE [JOCHIM] KRAFT
Peter was born in Odessa, Russia on January 17, 1895. He came to the United
States and the Selfridge area, with his parents when he was just a boy of
fourteen. He is the son of Jacob and Barbara (Haas) Kraft.

Peter married Pauline Jochim in Emmons County on February 10, 1919. She is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jochim, and was born June 29, 1899 in Russia.
She came to the United States with her parents in 1905 when she was just six
years old. Her parents settled in Emmons County and this is where she grew up
and received her education. Pauline was almost not allowed to come to the
United States with her parents because of a bad eye. Mr. Jochim had to pay
extra money to the officials in order to have his daughter accompany him.

Picture - Peter J. and Pauline (Jochim) Kraft

After Peter and Pauline were married, they came to Sioux County and settled
first on the farm of Peter's brother, Anton until they were able to purchase
some land six miles northeast of Selfridge. This is where their son, Pete lives
today. The first years of marriage were tough getting started, and it didn't
get any better when the hard years of the thirties came along. The work was
hard and life was rough in those days.

In 1935, WPA got organized here in Selfridge. Peter, like so many men with
families, tried to get a job with WPA, but he couldn't get on. There was no
steady work for him and with the drought years the family couldn't make their
living from the farm either. The family tried to raise all of their own food,
such as a big garden, their own cows and hogs to butcher.

Those were the years when nothing grew but thistles. They even cut those to
feed the cattle. Pauline worked right beside her husband out in the field. She
would help put up feed for the cattle in her bare feet. She only owned one pair
of shoes and these she saved for when company would come or when she went to
church.

During the thirties, Peter heard about some work at Selz, N.D. and he went
there with other men from the Selfridge area to find work. He was constantly
trying to keep his family fed and clothed. He was a proud man and would not ask
for help.

At one point, when all of his children got sick, Pauline and Peter had to call
the doctor. The doctor noticed that the children only had straw and hay for
beds and Peter was getting no county help at that time and had no work. The
next day a truck drove into the yard and delivered new mattresses to the family
for the children. These mattresses were made in Selfridge by the NYA (National
Youth Association) workers.

Peter bought an old Model A on which the tires were pretty bad. Those were
still the days when one couldn't afford to buy new ones, so you made do with
what you had. He always had to carry an inner-tube patching kit, because it
seemed like no trip was ever made without at least one flat tire.

The Kraft family always had kerosene lamps in their home, the same as everyone
else. When electricity finally came through the Selfridge area, the family
thought this was wonderful. One of the first things they acquired was lights,
of course, and the next was a new radio. The radio they had, was battery
operated and the batteries were always dead. When the new radio was purchased,
the whole family would sit around and listen to their favorite radio programs,
one of which was "Fiber McGee and Molly".

About 1941, Peter and Pauline moved into Selfridge so their boys could attend
school. There were no buses and they couldn't afford to haul the children back
and forth to school. The older children, Joe and Theresa stayed home to take
care of the farm. This was just during the winter months. In the spring, Peter
and the family went back to the farm.

When their son, John was drafted into the Army, it was a very sad time in the
lives of Peter and Pauline. John was stationed in Germany and the whole family
anxiously awaited his letters to arrive.

In 1956, they moved into Selfridge permanently. They bought a home in Shields
and moved it into Selfridge to the spot which was across from the Catholic
Church on the corner. They did a little bit of remodeling and fixing up and
this was to become their home for the next twenty-six years. To the family,
Selfridge seemed a wonderful place to be after all the hard work on the farm.

Because their home was so close to church, it became the perfect gathering
place for all the children and grandchildren on Sundays. Many birthdays and
anniversaries were celebrated in this home. Christmas and New Years Eve,
Pauline would always make big meals and lunches for everyone. Peter passed away
on March 29, 1971 and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Selfridge. Pauline
continued to live in her house until 1982 when she had a stroke and then she
made her home with her daughter, Theresa and her husband for about a year. She
had another stroke and after surgery she moved into the St. Vincent's Nursing
home at Bismarck, N.D. in 1983, where she is making her home at the present
time.

Peter and Pauline are the parents of eight children.

Walburg [Kraft] Kjos was born 1919. She married Otto Kjos and they have two
children, Otto Dennis and Linda Charline who are both married with families of
their own.

Stephena [Kraft] Wuitschick was born in 1922. She married Oscar Wuitschick and
they lived most of their lives in Selfridge, but at the present time they are
making their home in Bismarck, N.D. They have nine children, Charles, Barbara,
Elsie, Betty, Timothy, Edward, Gerald, Donna and Matt.

Theresa [Kraft] Mosset was born in 1924. She married Joseph Mosset and they
have always lived in Selfridge. They have three daughters, Marie, Jackie and
Jolee.

Joseph P. Kraft was born in 1926. He married Amelia Geiser and they are making
their home in Minot, N.D. They have eleven children, Josephine, Christina,
Cynthia, Martin, Raymond, Laurie, Debra, Carol, Frances, Stephanie, and Lydia.

John P. Kraft was born in 1930. He married LaVonne Harrison and they have three
children, Linda, Shirley and Melody.

Jacob L. Kraft was born in 1932. He married Anita McGregor and they have seven
children, Kenton, Leaha, Tamara, Todd, Chad, D'Juana and Kijra. Jacob remarried
to Judy Wiser and they have two children, Jennifer and Danny Jo.

Peter P. Kraft Jr. was born in 1935. He married Ann Hartman and they farmed and
ranched on the home farm where they are living at the present time. They have
five children, Vernon, Colleen, Brenda, Glenda and Lisa Jo.

Matt Kraft was born in 1936. He married Jeanie Schafer and they are making
their home in Bismarck, N.D. They have four children, Tracey, Terry, Thomas,
and Kenneth.
Theresa (Kraft) Mosset

Picture - Max and Benigna (Gross) Laintz

MAX AND BENIGNA [GROSS] LAINTZ
On September 9, 1908 in the old town of Krassna, Russia, a wedding was taking
place. The handsome young groom was Max and the blushing young bride was
Benigna. Relatives were dancing in the square, there was plenty of food and
drink. Max Laintz was born in Krassna, Russia to German descent parents, on
June 18, 1885. His parents were Adam and Katherina (Bachmeier) Laintz. Benigna
was born to Daniel and Theresa (Hintz) Gross on February 2, 1888, also in
Krassna, Russia about one half mile from where Max lived. Both of their parents
had left Germany for freedom of religion.

A few months after Max and Benigna were married, their passports and a few
belongings were packed, and on a beautiful sunny late October day, they boarded
the ship that was to bring them to America. They did not have much money, and
therefore, had to travel third class, which meant on the lower level of the
ship. Also coming along, was Max's only brother Felix, who was about seventeen
years old, and a few friends and Max's cousin with his wife and three small
boys.

The day they left was very sad and depressing. Families and friends all came
down to the pier; sisters and brothers brought along going away gifts; everyone
was shouting and waving good-by. Benigna was crying. She knew in her heart that
she would never see her aged parents again, and the possibility of never seeing
any of her brothers and sisters ever again. She cuddled close to Max for his
consolation and protection.

The journey took twenty one days. She is quoted as saying, "The ocean was so
very big and terrifying". On the twentieth day, there was shouting and cheering
coming from the steerage of the upper level, people were shouting "Hurry,
hurry, come and see the beautiful lady!" The Statue of Liberty, was their
passport to freedom. Max and Benigna had tears of joy as they passed through
Ellis Island. They patiently waited for their passage to the New York City
Piers. But alas, Max had contacted some kind of rash and the salty sea water
had made his eyes very sore. The officials ordered him to stay behind for
medical attention.

Felix and Max's cousin's wife, with her three small boys also were ordered to
remain behind until the medical officials released them. On the ship, during
the voyage to America, Max's cousin, became sick and died, leaving his wife and
three small boys to take care of and on her way to a strange and terrifying
country. The captain was informed of his death, the body was wrapped in a tarp
with a few comforting words spoken, and the body was lowered into the sea. What
had caused his death was in question, and this is the reason why the mother and
her three small sons were held at Ellis Island until a clean bill of health
could be given.

While they were all being held for treatment, Benigna was taken to the piers
alone, which was a frightening experience. She could not speak or understand
the English language, for she was a stranger in a strange country. She stood
spellbound looking at the huge skyscrapers. Finally a familiar voice brought
her back to reality. Some of their friends were waiting for her. They were all
taken to a hospital in New York and all were put to work. Benigna worked as a
nurse's aid, carrying trays to the sick and bed pans to the bathrooms. She also
cleaned and scrubbed rooms. She prayed every day that Max would join her soon.
After three weeks, papers arrived, but alas, she could not read them. The
worlds were all foreign to her. The news was what she was waiting for. She went
to the head nurse who had befriended her and asked the nurse for help. The next
day the head nurse and Benigna went to the piers to meet the rest of the party
and her beloved Max.

A lot of hugging and kissing was going on as all were amazed at the huge
skyscrapers, trolley cars and the street lights that burned blue flames (the
gas street lights). They all went to the apartment that was given to Benigna at
the hospital and stayed there. The head nurse brought them fruit, cake and milk
to drink. They worked at the hospital until they felt they had enough money to
come to their homestead in North Dakota.

They arrived at Strasburg by train in the middle of January. Max purchased a
wagon with a hayrack on it and a team of horses from a farmer in the area. As a
bonus, the farmer gave to Max, a kerosene lantern filled with kerosene for
their trip to Brisbane, North Dakota. They stayed overnight with this farm
family. Felix and the boys had to sleep on the floor around a potbellied stove.
The grown-ups slept in beds that had mattresses filled with clean fresh straw.
It was all so cozy and warm and it was the first time in months that Max had
such a deep restful sleep. At 4:30 the next morning, Max called his traveling
party and told Felix to go and get the team ready. The lady of the house gave
them a warm and hearty breakfast. Before leaving, they all stood in a circle,
held hands and prayed for a successful journey.

In a few hours, they reached the frozen Missouri River. The women were
terrified, but they had to cross. Max gave the reins of the horses to Benigna
while he and Felix tried to find a suitable place to cross. The weather was
foggy, and the wind was blowing. It was about thirty five degrees below zero.
All were warmly dressed. Max was wearing a heavy fur coat and also heavy fur
mittens. Max and Felix found a spot and built an approach with branches from
the trees and snow. Their only tools were their hands and feet. Benigna uttered
a prayer for a safe trip across the ice. Slowly and carefully they got the
horses and wagon onto the ice. They crossed at a level enough place on the
opposite bank, just a little north of what is now Fort Yates.

This was Sioux Indian country. The women had never seen an Indian in their
life. Again they were terrified and felt they had landed on another planet. The
Indian family that they had come upon were friendly people and offered them
their log home for the nights lodging. They stayed overnight and again the next
day, started into the bitter, cold northwest wind. The women and boys were
snuggled into the hayrack and were covered with straw and feather ticks. About
three in the afternoon, they came to Shields, North Dakota. The soldiers at the
camp would not let them go any further until papers from Bismarck could be
issued. But the women did not mind. They helped prepare the meals at the camp
and in turn they all got to sleep in an Army tent, which was far warmer and
better than the hayrack.

While at the camp, Max purchased a cow and some chickens. In about two weeks
time, permission came from Bismarck that informed the camp that the traveling
party could go on. They had an escort of about six Army men who went with them
to a site about six miles from Flasher, North Dakota. The soldiers saluted
them, bid them goodby and wished them well. They had about thirty more miles to
go. Ice crystals were forming on Max's face and he was getting so tired and
hungry.

Before they left the Army camp at Shields, Max's lady cousin informed Benigna
that she was with child and that the baby was just about due any day. No one
knew that she was with child. When her husband died at sea, she was so
terrified, thinking that they would send her and the boys back to Krassna, if
they found out. She felt very certain that she would be at their destination by
the time the baby would come.

After they had traveled a few miles, she went into labor. Benigna told Max what
was happening. All they could think of was to unload the belongings from the
hayrack, dig a hole in the snow and set the rack upside down over the hole.
This is what they did. Max placed straw on the ground under the hay rack and
tied the horses to the side. He placed some blankets over the horses after they
laid down. He, Felix and the boys laid between the horses on the straw filled
ground. The heat from the horses kept them warm.

At 1:30 in the morning came the baby's first cry. Benigna had delivered this
baby in the snow bank under the hayrack. Max got up and milked the cow and gave
the woman warm milk to drink so the new mother would regain her strength. In
the light of the morning, Benigna noticed the baby's blanket had blood on it.
She unwrapped the baby and found that in the dim light of the lantern she had
not tied the umbilical cord tight enough and the baby was bleeding to death.
She ripped some material off her white muslin petticoat to make a bandage,
repaired the cord and stopped the bleeding. The baby survived the ordeal.

At dawn, they again loaded all their belongings, tucked the new mother and baby
into the straw and covered them with feather ticks. About 4:30 that afternoon,
they saw a light in the distance. Upon arriving at a sod house, a familiar
figure appeared in the doorway. The voice called and said, "Come in and warm up
and have something to eat." Benigna uttered a prayer of thanksgiving. Their
journey had come to and end. The beautiful site of the sod house served as home
for their oldest and dearest friends, Albinus and Mary Hintz. Mrs. Hintz cooked
a hearty and warm meal, got the new mother and baby settled and comfortable.

The next morning, Max hooked up his team of horses to Mr. Hintz's bobsled and
the two men went south about two miles to inspect the quarter of land that Max
and Benigna were to homestead. They stayed with the Hintzs until weather
permitted them to build their own sod house. They lived on this homestead until
the fall of 1921, when they moved to Selfridge, N. Dak.

At this time, they moved on a farm four and a half miles straight west of the
present Lawrence Kelsch home. Max served on the Golden Wealth School Board and
was the township clerk for many years. He also worked on WPA, helping to build
the Umber and West Dams.

One dark night during the depression years, the family was awakened by the
sound of horses hoofs and cattle moving. The family stood in their night
clothes in the shadows terrified and helpless as cattle rustlers were stealing
their herd. The oldest son Adam, got into the 1928 Model A car and drove out of
the yard without lights, to a neighbor by the name of Vern York. He borrowed
Mr. York's 45-70 rifle. When he arrived back at the home place, he loaded the
gun and shot into the air about ten times. The cattle thieves fled, leaving the
cattle behind and the family was never again bothered with cattle rustlers.

Max retired from farming in October of 1945 and they moved into Selfridge where
they lived until the time of his death on May 18, 1952. Benigna was an avid
gardener. During the depression years, she saved a lush beautiful garden from
the grasshoppers. She would walk through the garden often, and wave a large
blanket and "shoo" out the hoppers. She sold her produce to the cafes and
stores in Selfridge and used this income during the depression years to buy the
family groceries. "Grandma Laintz", as many called her, also had a beautiful
array of flowers every year on her lots in town. Friends and neighbors would
bring their sick house plants to her for care and reviving. She would nurse the
plants back to health.

She also taught herself to speak and read the English language very fluently.
During the thirties, financial conditions were almost none, but the family
house always had a fresh coat of paint every spring. Her recipe for the paint
was as follows: 12 large outdated goose eggs whipped up, add 2 gallons of whole
milk, and enough clothes bluing to make a lovely shade of sky blue. Once this
dried, it was impossible to wash off. Floor wax also was a luxury. She scrubbed
the linoleum with milk and after this dried, our modern no-wax floors could not
outshine it. Flour sacks had endless uses. Sewed together they were used as bed
sheets, dish towels, curtains, and ladies underwear. The ladies slips would
have rows of tucks and lovely hand crocheted lace inserts. The ladies bloomers
and curtains would have lovely flowers and motifs embroidered on them. Area
rugs were made from clothing that could not be repaired. These were cut into
strips and dyed, then hand braided. Burlap grain sacks were used as the canvas
backing with the dyed strips used as wool and designs were made. This worked in
the same fashion as our modern day needlepoint. During the depression years, no
one had much money, but Benigna would somehow work with the materials she had
on hand. She died on March 6, 1968 and is buried alongside her husband in the
St. Philomena Catholic Cemetery in Selfridge. Benigna and Max are the parents
of seven children. Katie (Laintz) Jochim, Dorothy (Sister Daniel), Adam Laintz,
Hilda (Laintz) Mathern, Daniel Laintz, Eva (Laintz) Kelsch.

To the grandchildren of Max and Benigna: I wish to say, after reading the above
story, you can understand that you come from good stock and construction. Your
ancestors had a great backbone to keep going. It was heart breaking labor for
them to carve a home out of sod. They had many sorrows and few joys and many
disappointments. Promised "free" land which was far from free and to many, an
early grave. To all the readers of this book, it would have been an insult not
to preserve the memories and efforts of all our pioneer parents. We must all
strive together to preserve this history. I am proud that I am of this descent
and of my German-Russian ancestry. And to my parents, from the bottom of my
heart, I wish to make this tribute, "Thank you for making me an American."
Eva (Laintz) Kelsch

LORENTZ P. AND CLARA [HERFINDAHL] LORENTZON
Lorentz Palmer Lorentzon was born in Lake Park, Minnesota, April 27, 1888 and
is the son of Jence and Josephine (Gislisen) Lorentzon. As a young man, he
homesteaded in Arnegard, North Dakota and Alberta, Canada. He married his
sweetheart, Clara Isabella Herfindahl on December 24, 1914. Clara was born May
2, 1893 to Andrew and Tina Herfindahl. Lorentz and Clara came to Selfridge area
in April of 1917.

After their marriage, Lorentz and Clara lived with Lorentz's mother for a while
then purchased land from Amy Bruce, two and a half miles east of Selfridge.
They built a small house here which was destroyed by fire. They later built a
larger home and two more daughters were added to the family.

They cultivated over 2000 acres of land and raised several hundred head of
cattle and sheep. In 1937, the family moved to Sacramento, California, where
they purchased an apartment house and lived there for many years. Lorentz
passed away December 8, 1946 and Clara joined him in death January 1, 1965.
They are the parents of three daughters.

Gladys [Lorentzon] Jochim married Joseph Jochim Jr., the son of Joseph and
Josephine (Ziegler) Jochim. Joseph passed away July 2, 1973. Gladys is living
in Fair Oaks, California. They have three children. One son is deceased,
daughter Sharon lives in Alamo, California and one son Loren lives in Fair
Oaks, California.

Luella [Lorentzon] Nagel married Emil Nagel. Luella has passed away August 5,
1983. She was preceded in death by a son Larry and her husband Emil. Luella and
Emil have two more children, Bob Nagel lives in Lodi and Janice (Nagel) Dalton
lives in Sacramento.

Alice Bernice [Lorentzon] Kern married Dale Kern. She lives in Encino,
California with her daughter Darlene. Alice Bernice was left a widow on August
5, 1982. Her son attends school in Davis.
Gladys Jochim

Picture - Lorentz and Clara Lorentzon. Luella, Bernice, Gladys.

Picture - Back: Warren, Donald, Robert, Ray. Front: Audrey, Elizabeth.

LESTER AND ELIZABETH [McKAY] LUND
Elizabeth was born on December 3, 1897 in Cushing, Nebraska to J.H. McCay and
Georgia (Hubs) McCay. She married Lester Lund. Lester was born in November of
1888 in Iowa. Lester homesteaded seven miles east of Selfridge and Elizabeth
also homesteaded seven miles east of Selfridge. Their lands cornered each
other's. Elizabeth taught country school, called the Johnson School, which was
located two miles northeast at the present time. Elizabeth had high school at
Bismarck and one year of college at Dickinson. She taught several country
schools in the surrounding area.

Lester came from Calamus, Iowa, where he attended grade school. He had heard
there was land available in the Selfridge area. He came on the first train that
went to Lemmon, S.D. He decided not to homestead there, but then went to Ft.
Rice area and lived there for a short time. Then he came to the Selfridge area
and homesteaded. He lived on the farm till his death in December of 1945.
Elizabeth still lives on the home place.

They have eight children: Robert married Verna Krausch and have one son,
Lester. They farm and ranch. Warren married Evelyn Peterson and they have 8
children, Larry, Jane, Allen, Arleen, Arlin, Willy, Bonnie and Donna. Warren
also farms and ranches. Harold died as a small child. Donald is a retired
teacher and spends his summers at Spring Bay, N.D. and his winters with his
mom. Audrey married William S. Hart and they have five children, Cindy, Brenda,
William, Mary and Kristin. They live in Bismarck. Loretta married Carl Arp.
They have two children, Janet and Terrance. Loretta died in 1967 and Carl died
in 1968. Ray married Judy Miller and they have five children, Keith, Wanda,
Susie, Randy and Deran. They live in Bismarck and Ray works for Homestead
Homes. John died at one day old.

Picture - Pauline and Louis.

LOUIS AND PAULINE [DOLDER] MEISEL
Louis Meisel Sr., the father of Louis Meisel Jr., came to North Dakota from
Minnesota and homesteaded in Oliver County, near a small town named Yucca, N.
Dak. near Center, N. Dak. This was about twenty miles northwest of Mandan. He
did ranching and farming here with his two brothers, Pat and Joe.

A young lady, by the name of Maria Kock, came to the United States from Germany
with her two small daughters, Katherine and Mary. Maria Kock and Louis Meisel
Sr. were married and lived near Yucca where the Meisel children were born;
Louis Jr., Joseph, Alphanso and twin girls, Martha and Emma.

Louis Meisel Jr., was born November 22, 1895 near Yucca North Dakota where he
grew up. In 1917 he filed a claim southwest of Selfridge, N. Dak. Louis Jr.,
his two brothers, Joseph and Alphonso and their mother, (who had lost her
husband in a snow storm), made a four day journey by team and wagon from Yucca,
North Dakota. They drove their cattle and brought their belongings to Sioux
County and settled on their homestead some twelve miles northwest of Selfridge
and began building their ranch.

After about seven years, Louis Jr., who was the oldest of the boys, married
Pauline Dolder in 1924. Pauline was born October 28, 1902, to Richard and Grace
(Walzer) Dolder of Germany. Pauline came to the United States at the age of
about twenty-two from Bucokau, Germany. Louis and Pauline settled on this farm.
Together, they worked hard, raising choice angus cattle and sheep. This place
is still known as the Meisel Ranch and here they raised their family of five
boys and three girls.

In about the early fifties, Mrs. Meisel took a trip back to her homeland in
Germany. On her return trip, she brought back her niece, Erika Dolder, who had
lost her parents during the war. Erika lived with the Meisel family for a
number of years.

Mrs. Meisel belonged to the St. Philomena Christian Mother's Society and she
passed away October 1, 1965 at McLaughlin. Louis Jr., continued to live on the
ranch until he passed away on August 2, 1974. They are both buried in the St.
Philomena Church Cemetery. Mr. Meisel served on the school board for many years
and also on the REC Board. He was active as a K.C. Member and various other
boards. Sons, Carl, Robert and Martin purchased the ranch and kept the
operation going, but since have sold it. Louis and Pauline have eight children,
fifteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Carl Meisel lives in Rapid City, S. Dak. after having farmed and ranched with
his father and brothers for many years northwest of Selfridge.

Robert Meisel lives in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Martin Meisel married Francis Schwartz and now lives in Bowman, North Dakota
with their son, Lewis and sons.

George Meisel is a teacher and lives with his wife, Madge, in Williston, N.
Dak.

James Meisel is a teacher and lives with his family in Grand Forks, North
Dakota.

Mary [Meisel] Hansen lives in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Clara [Meisel] Sister Emily lives in a convent in Watertown, South Dakota and
works with young people.

Pauline [Meisel] West lives with her family at Lead, South Dakota.

Erika [Dolder] Robelki married Dave Robelki and lives in Detroit, Michigan and
has three children, two girls and one boy.
The Meisel Family

JOHN AND NELLIE [FITCH] MORGEN
John Morgen was born February 24, 1872 to Nicholas and Hannah Margaret (Gau)
Morgen at Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin. He married Nellie Fitch on May 10, 1905 at
Warner, South Dakota. Nellie was the daughter of Pardy and Elizabeth Fitch.

After their marriage they farmed in South Dakota for the first fifteen years.
In 1920 they moved to Shields, North Dakota and two years later moved to a
ranch fifteen miles west of Selfridge where they farmed and ranched until they
retired and moved into Selfridge in 1936. They lived in a small house west of
the Congregational Church on the south end of town.

John passed away in 1942 and Nellie lived with her children until her death in
1955. Both are buried in the Selfridge Community Cemetery. They have eight
children.

William Morgen married Gladys Upham, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Upham of
Selfridge. They farmed and ranched in the Selfridge area until William's death
on September 20, 1983. Gladys still makes her home in Selfridge. They have one
son, Larry.

Katherine [Morgen] Ewers married Ermon Ewers. They homesteaded west of
Selfridge and later moved to Wheaton, Minnesota. Ermon has passed away in 1975
and Katherine continues to live in Wheaton. They have two children, Mary and
Ermon Jr.

Picture - John and Nellie (Fitch) Morgen

Harry Morgen married Helen Anderson the daughter of Ralph E and Grace E.
(Still) Anderson. They lived in Valley City where Harry worked as a mechanic
and Helen was a teacher. Both Harry and Helen are deceased, Harry in 1984 and
Helen in 1973. They have five children, Donna, Dora, Joyce, Nicholas, and
Milton.

Agnes [Morgen] Schumacher married Louie Schumacher. They lived in Aberdeen, S.
Dak. where Louie was a car salesman and Agnes worked as a cook for many years
at the ballpark concession stand and worked as a cook for the Newberry store
for about 15 years. She is now retired and continues to live in Aberdeen. Louie
passed away in April of 1960.

Alfred Morgen married Muriel Johnson. They lived in Hettinger, North Dakota
where Alfred worked for the Milwaukee Railroad until his death in June of 1953.
Muriel was a teacher and is now retired and continues to live in Hettinger.
They have five children, Eleanor, Janet, Jeanne, Mary and Linda.

Irene [Morgen] Arndt married Elmer Arndt. They lived in Aberdeen, S. Dak. where
Elmer worked at a local gas station and Irene worked for Pepsi Cola Company and
also for the ball park concession stand. Elmer passed away in March of 1963 and
Irene still lives in Aberdeen. They have two children, Larry and Allen.

Eileen [Morgen] Sandland married Richard Sandland the son of Clarence and Alma
(Gorder) Sandland. They farm southeast of Selfridge and are now retired. They
have seven children, Sharon, Marvin, Kathleen, Luella, Darlene, LaVonne and
Verna.

Nickolas Morgen married Delores Schatz the daughter of Joe and Ida (Schneider)
Schatz of McLaughlin. They farmed early in their marriage and later built and
managed the Dew Drop Inn south of McLaughlin. Nick passed away November 3, 1967
and Delores continues to live at Mahto and manage the Dew Drop Inn. They have
six children, Dennis (deceased in 1970), Deannine, Doreen, David (deceased in
1980), Deann, and Debra.
Ileen (Morgen) Sandland

Picture - Ferdinand and Magdelena Mosset

FERDINAND AND MAGDALENA [RICHTER] MOSSET
Ferdinand was born January 11, 1885 and is the son of Lorenz and Kathryn
(Bertsch) Mosset. He married Magdelena Richter on January 10, 1910 in Linton
North Dakota during a triple wedding ceremony. She was born June 14, 1887 to
Anton and Angela Richter.

After their marriage, Ferdinand and Magdelena moved to their own farm west of
Linton. They lived in a sod house which was also the birthplace of their oldest
children, Martina, Angeline, Katherine, Caroline, Marie and Teresa. They
supported their family by farming. They lived in a peaceful life and struggled
with the hardships of the times.

In early 1920, Ferdinand moved his family to a farm six miles west of
Selfridge. The farm was located 1/2 mile west of the present Joe Mosset farm.
It was here where the rest of the children, Magdelena, Joseph, Regina, and John
were born. It was also here that the Mosset family lifestyle blossomed and
memories were formed.

Although Ferdinand and Magdelena were poor, they were happy and they got along
well together. The led a quite, harmonious life. They took their family to
church and always prayed before they did anything.

Their family lifestyle was that of a close-knit farming family. Everyone worked
together, ate together, rested together, and prayed together. They did cooking
and baking, milking chores, farming and field work. They were never able to
take a vacation and their contact with the outside world was as far as they
could see - from one hill to the other hill.

In the summertime, Magdelena would help with the fieldwork, hay making and
harvesting. During this season when it was time to nurse the baby, Martina, the
oldest child, would have to walk to the field pushing the baby in the buggy
with the little tikes following along so that her mother could nurse the baby.
Afterwards, the children all hiked home again.

The highlight of the week was to attend Mass on Sunday in Selfridge. It was a
chance to get away from the farm and see other families. If the children were
good and lucky, the family would stop at the store after church and let the
children buy "penny" candy. Boy did they shop with their penny! After all, they
had to get the best buy and the most for their money because it might be a long
time before they can go to the store again.

Going to church was really exciting and special. Everyone took a bath and
dressed in their Sunday best. Then Magdelena specially combed, everyone's hair.
The children all felt so proud, clean and dressed-up.

The beauty didn't last long, though. In those days, the family traveled 6 miles
to church by horse and buggy. Thanks to the wind and dust, their faces and
clothes were covered with dusty dirt and horse hair. Good old Mother Nature
took all the charm and beauty right out of those dear little ones. Before they
could enter church, Ferdinand and Magdelena had to brush the dirt and horsehair
off themselves as well as their children. Of course, the final touch was
washing their faces by spitting on a hanky. (Too bad they didn't have "Handi-
wipes" at that time.)

During the spring of 1941, Magdelena died from blood poisoning. She died on a
Sunday, August 31, 1941. Ferdinand remained on the farm until around 1951 when
he moved to Selfridge. He was a very friendly, kind, gentle, considerate
person. He had many friends and many Indian friends.

In the winter of 1949, he walked from his farm to visit his son Joe and family,
who lived about one miles from his place. When the weather became blustery
Ferdinand decided to walk home despite his son's objections. The storm quickly
worsened and he became lost. His sons, Joe and John and his son-in-law, John
Fleck began searching for him. They found his tracks in the snow and followed
them. They found him at the Christ Walker farm about three miles west of his
farm. After everyone returned home, a much worse storm set in.

Upon moving to town, Ferdinand lived his life in retirement. Every morning he
would rise and go to church and after mass he would go home, and then downtown
to play cards and visit with others. He also enjoyed helping his children with
their farm work at harvest time.

Ferdinand passed away on March 16, 1970 at the age of 85 at the home of his
son, Joe. Ferdinand and Magdelena had ten children. Katherine and Marie died as
small children.

Martina [Mosset] Waliser was born September 28, 1910. She married Michael
Waliser Sr. and they farmed 6 miles south of Selfridge. Michael has now passed
away and Martina is living in Bismarck. They have fourteen children.

Angeline [Mosset] Schneider was born August 8, 1912. She married Jacob
Schneider. They lived in Selfridge for 13 years where Jacob operated and owned
a blacksmith shop. They moved to McIntosh, S. Dak. and raised their family of
eight children. Jacob passed away in 1961 and Angeline is now living in Mandan.

Caroline [Mosset] Fleck was born April 3, 1916. She married John Fleck and they
farmed west of Selfridge until their retirement in 1972 and moved into
Selfridge. Caroline passed away on February 6, 1978 and John is still making
his home in Selfridge. They have five children.

Theresa [Mosset-Berger] Zachmeier was born January 12, 1920. She married Ralph
Berger and they had two children, Janis and Ralph Jr. Theresa's husband Ralph
passed away in 1960 and Theresa remarried to Francis Zachmeier, and they are
living on a farm 5 miles north of Mandan.

Magdelena [Mosset] Kraft was born September 16, 1921. She married John J. Kraft
and after several moves, they settled in Selfridge where they raised their
fourteen children. John and Maggie are now living in Mandan.

Joseph Mosset was born September 28, 1923. He married Theresa Kraft and after
several years of marriage they moved

to a farm 5 miles west of Selfridge. They built a new home in Selfridge and
moved in to town in 1972 where they are living at the present time. Joe and
Theresa have three children.

Regina [Mosset] Berger was born October 6, 1926. She married Florian Berger and
they made their home in Bismarck, N. Dak. where they raised their family of
three children.

John Mosset was born June 3, 1928. He married Dorothy Jochim and they resided
on a farm in Selfridge until 1956 when they moved into town where they raised
their family of five children.
Teresa and Janis Zachmeier

Picture - Alex and Amelia Oster.

ALEXANDER AND AMELIA [PFITZER] OSTER
Alex Oster was born August 8, 1898 and Amelia was born October 18, 1901. They
were married at Java, South Dakota on June 19, 1921 and moved to the Selfridge
area in 1925.

Alex worked at the Farmer's Equity and GTA Elevators at the time of his death
May 30, 1955. At one time, due to continued snows and cold winds, he had
chartered a plane and his son, Herman, dropped the mail in sacks to each farmer
on the route. During the thirties, Alex worked far from home during the summer,
in northeast North Dakota around Devils Lake, to earn money to buy the
necessary staples to last through the winter months ahead. Alex and Amelia had
twelve children, two dying in infancy. At the present time, Amelia lives in
Aberdeen, S. Dak.

Herman Oster married Lorraine Quenzer and they live in Mobridge, S. Dak. where
Herman is employed with the Mobridge Parks Department. They have six children,
Sherrlyn, Janice, Herman, Darrell, Carrol and Kelley.

Olga Marie [Oster] Nelson married Raymond Nelson. They have three children,
Linda, Bette and Raymond. Olga is now deceased.

Ida Mae [Oster] Moser married Edwin Moser and they live at Corvallis, Oregon
and have one daughter, Carol.

Bernice [Oster] Lemley married Oscar Lemley. They live at Aberdeen, S. Dak.
where Bernice is employed with 3M and they have one daughter, Lavonne.

Lorraine Oster died in 1955 in a car accident at age 25. She was living with
her parents in Selfridge and used to drive the mail route with her father.

Emma [Oster] Bitz married Marvin Bitz and live in Aberdeen, S. Dak. They have
two children, Kori now deceased and Shannon Jake.

Clara [Oster] Nelson married Frayne Nelson. They have three children, Gwen,
Frayne and Dawn. Both Clara and Frayne are now deceased.

Maggie [Oster] Hlavinka married Richard Hlavinka. They lived at Corvallis,
Oregon where Maggie works as a food service worker OSU. They have four
children, James, Darnell, Sheldon and Nicole.

Elsie [Oster] Vetter married Donald Vetter and they live in San Antonio, Texas.
They have two children, Stacey and Donald Jr. Donald Vetter Sr. passed away in
1985.

Freda [Oster] Lambert married Lyle Lambert. They are living in Albany, Oregon
where Freda is employed as a dormitory worker at OSU. They have four children,
Ronny, Randy, Robby and Rickie.
Bernice (Oster) Lemley

Picture - L to R: Fred Port, Don Port, Peter Port.

FRED AND MABEL M. [DAVIS] PORT
Fred Port was born July 17, 1892 at Mandan, North Dakota, the only son of Peter
and Gay (Ayer) Port. He met his future wife, Mabel Davis of Spiritwood, North
Dakota while both were students at Jamestown College in 1910, and it took him
seven years to take a chance on her. They were married on October of 1917 in
Sioux County and moved to their ranch on the Cannonball, eight miles from
Shields.

Fred Port bought the first quarter section of land in Sioux County in 1915, and
started farming there in 1916. In 1936, because of the drought, he moved his
cattle and horses to the sand hills of Nebraska, returning home in 1937. During
this time, Mrs. Port held the fort through the dust storms and 110 degree
temperatures, day after day, and saw to it that 113 turkeys got water after
ranging on grasshoppers.

From 1933 to 1936 Fred Port served as elected county AAA committeeman, also
serving as State AAA fieldman and State AAA committeeman.

Fred Port passed away in 1966 and Mabel Port passed away in 1975. The Ports
have three children, Donald, Dorothy and Marilyn.

Donald Port married Patricia Wright of Solen. He took over the home ranch, near
Shields where they are still living at this time. They have four daughters,
Charolotte, Sharon, Harriet and Audrey.

Dorothy [Port] Lukens married Howard Lukens of Wilton. They have four sons,
Charles, Fred, James and Bill. Howard has passed away and Dorothy continues to
make her home in Wilton where she does tutoring and volunteer work.  Marilyn
Port also lives in Wilton, North Dakota.
Don and Pat Port

PETER AND GAY [AYER] PORT
Peter Port was born in Germany in 1865 and came to the United States at the age
of seventeen. He married Gay Ayer in Mandan in 1891. One son, Fred, was born to
this union. Peter Port began leasing land on the Standing Rock Indian
Reservation about 1906. He worked on the Great Northern Railroad when it was
being built from Jamestown to Minot, North Dakota.

In 1897, the Port, Ayers and several other families traveled by team and wagon
to California. They got as far as Idaho the first winter, and that winter,
Peter Port herded sheep for the Mormons. The Mormon women felt so sorry for
Mrs. Port because she had to do all the women's work, while they had several
wives in each family to share in those duties in their homes.

When they came back to North Dakota, they settled in the hills North of Timmer,
about 1899. From there, Peter moved his ranch five miles down the Cannonball
River from Shields. In 1907, when the main line of the Milwaukee Railroad was
built, Peter put on ten, four horse outfits, hauling bridge timbers. He had
teams on the McLaughlin, New England branch in 1910. In 1911 he started an
implement business in Shields. This business burned out in 1914, and he went
back to the ranch.

Peter had always run Hereford cattle until 1919 when he purchased the
registered herd of Angus from Severin L. Tysdal near Morristown, S. Dak. The
Angus were his pride and joy afterwards.

Mrs. Port passed away in 1920, after many years of illness. In the drought
years of 1936, Peter moved all his cattle and horses to Nebraska. He remained
there until 1944, when he returned to North Dakota to make his home with his
son Fred, in Mandan and his grandson, Donald in Sioux County. He passed away in
1952.
Donald and Pat Port

LUDWIG AND ROSE [WILL] RIEKER
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rieker on September 30, 1894 in Zeeland, N.D. was
Ludwig Rieker. Four years later, they moved six miles southwest of Linton, N.D.
where Ludwig grew up.

Rosa was born to Casper and Barbara Will on January 14, 1893 in Odessa, Russia.
In the early 1900's they moved to Linton.

On August 15, 1915 Rosa and Ludwig were married and lived around Linton on a
farm until 1917 when they moved ten miles west of Selfridge. They had two
daughters: Mrs. Zora [Hilda] Hummel and Mrs. Edward [Alvina] Hauck and one son
Oscar Rieker. Two children died in infancy. On June 21, 1960, Ludwig passed on.
Zora and Hilda are both deceased and they had two children. Alvina had four
children. Rose lives on the farm with Oscar, who runs the farm and ranch
operations. Rosa has six grandchildren.

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HENRY AND EMMA [WASHBURN] SANDLAND
Henry was born April 29, 1888 at Estelline, South Dakota to Ole and Julia
(Anderson) Sandland. He was one of twelve children in the family. His brothers
and sisters were Elias, Clarence, Olaf, George, Arthur, Selvin, Annie, Mary,
Andrew, Christina, and Stena.

On March 8, 1916, he married Emma Washburn at Goodwin, South Dakota. Emma was
born at Dover, Minnesota on September 4, 1880. She moved to Goodwin, S. Dak.
with her parents and sister Hattie, where she received her education.

After their marriage, they moved to Kintyre, North Dakota where they resided
for a short time before moving to a ranch southwest of Selfridge in 1917. Henry
was a very civic minded man and was active in community affairs. He was a
member of his township board and served on the Golden Wealth School board. He
was a charter member of the Congregational Church and also of the Selfridge
Farmers Union Equity Exchange' Emma was known in the community for her kindness
and in helping and giving to others.

Emma passed away on August 12, 1961. Henry continued to live on his ranch until
his retirement in 1964 when he lived with Richard Sandland until his death on
October 27, 1965. They had one son, Leroy who was born February 9, 1922. Leroy
was killed in a car accident near Selfridge in 1962. He was a veteran of World
War II and was awarded the purple heart.
Richard and Eileen Sandland

Picture - Joe and Magdelena Silbernagel.

JOSEPH AND MAGDALENA [KUNTZ] SILBERNAGEL
Joe was born November 29, 1889 in Strasburg, North Dakota on a farm where he
received his education in a rural school. His parents are Joseph and Libodena
(Boekler) Silbernagel and he is from a family of five brothers and two sisters.
Joe married Magdelena Kuntz in 1924 in Napoleon, North Dakota. Magdelena was
born in Russia and came to the United States with her parents, Peter and Agatha
Kuntz. She is the oldest of eight children and was raised in Napoleon, North
Dakota.

Two years after Joe and Magdelena were married, in 1926, they left their
families and friends behind and came west of the Missouri River. They settled
on a farm about 15 miles west of Selfridge. Most of their children were born on
this farm. The family home was very small with only three rooms, but they
managed. In 1939, they moved 2 miles south of Selfridge on a farm which had a
large two story house with plenty of room for everybody. The family especially
enjoyed living closer to town, than before.

All of the relatives of the Silbernagel's lived east of the river and the
family didn't get to see much of them except during the winter months when the
river was froze over. They would then cross the ice and go visiting. One
particular time, when coming across the ice from Strasburg, the car stalled on
the ice. It was very cold and the men had to walk to Fort Yates to get help in
removing the car from the ice.

Several years later, the family again moved, to the farm which is now owned by
Frank Silbernagel, located south of Selfridge. On February 15, 1966, Magdelena
passed away but Joe continued to make his home on the farm until he married
Martha (Werlinger) Genoff. They lived in Mobridge, South Dakota for several
years and also in Bismarck for a time, then moved back to Selfridge. Joseph
died in 1973 and Martha remained in Selfridge until she moved to a nursing home
at Lemmon, South Dakota. She died in 1981. Joseph and Magdelena had eleven
children.

Anton Silbernagel married Ann Gross, the daughter of Joseph and Susanna
(Harsche) Gross. Anton and Ann lived on a farm south of Fort Yates for most of
their lives. Ann passed away in 1975 and Tony continues to live on the farm
with his son. Ann and Tony have six children, Betty Lou, Rosalie, Judy, Larry,
Kenneth and Jim.

Helen [Silbernagel] Johner married Pete Johner the son of Mike and Eva (Kraft)
Johner. They lived in Selfridge and Washington State and at the present time
are making their home in Venango, Nebraska where Helen works in a local
hospital and Pete is retired. They are the parents of thirteen children,
Eugene, Gary, Kenneth, George, Marilyn, Kathy, Janelle, Darrell, Ronnie, Randy,
Shelly, Pete and Brian.

Agnes [Silbernagel] Volk married George Volk, the son of George Sr. and Barbara
(Miller) Volk. They have been farming southwest of Selfridge since their
marriage. They have six children, one of whom died as a child, Connie. The
others are Tom, Jim, Mike, Bonnie, and Martin.

Leo Silbernagel married Angela Miller. They lived in Selfridge where Leo drove
truck for John Merchant for many years and later for the Selfridge Cheese
Plant. Leo passed away in 1981 and Angela lives in McLaughlin, South Dakota.
They have five children, Janice, Allen, Dale, Terry and Patrick.

Frank Silbernagel married Alice Harris. They are making their home on the
family farm located four miles south of Selfridge. Alice has four children,
David, Danny, Amy, and Gary.

Evangeline [Silbernagel] Yinnamin married Leo Yinnamin. They lived in Minot,
North Dakota where Leo worked as an electrician. They have three children,
Nancy, Peggy and Sally. At the present time, Evangeline lives in Sidney,
Montana and works in a restaurant.

Rose Mary [Silbernagel] Schmidt married Thomas Schmidt of Solen, the son of
John and Elizabeth Schmidt. They lived in Mandan where Tom worked as a
mechanic. They are now living in Yacipa, California where Tom owns and manages
a repair shop. They have six children, Charlotte, Susan, Mark, Laurie, Tom and
Lyle.

Joe Silbernagel married Patricia Craft from Belle Fourche. They are living in
Buffalo, Wyoming where Joe works as a foreman for a sand and gravel co. They
have two boys, Randy and Kevin.

Pius Silbernagel married Elaine Fisher. They are living in Sydney, Montana,
where Pius works for an oil co. They have three children, Shelly and Shawn.
Agnes (Silbernagel) Volk

Picture - Herbert and Clara Slater

HERBERT AND CLARA [HOFFMAN] SLATER
Herbert was born August 28, 1885 to James Franklin and Alice (Klarr) Slater. He
married Clara Hoffman, the daughter of Peter and Martha (Loomis) Hoffman. Clara
was born October 15, 1890.

The Herbert Slater family came from Pollock, South Dakota in 1924. They settled
on a ranch previously owned by Ed Pulling sixteen miles southeast of Selfridge.
In February of 1925, the family was stricken with scarlet fever and two little
boys died, one three years old and one eight years old. The county
commissioners did not allow the family to move the bodies off the yard, so the
little boys were buried on top of a hill right near the house. The graves are
still there to this day.

In 1926, the Slaters moved three miles southeast of Selfridge to what is known
as the Porter place. Mr. Slater farmed and milked cows and delivered bottled
milk to the Selfridge area for a number of years. The children attended the
Golden Wealth School and Selfridge High School, from which Minnie, Della and
Earl each graduated from.

The Slater family then moved to a small farm east of Fort Yates where, again,
Mr. Slater farmed and had a milk route. Stella graduated from the Fort Yates
school. In 1938 the family moved to Hope, North Dakota and later to Oriska,
North Dakota where one son, Earl now lives. They moved back to Selfridge and
purchased the Joe Volk Grocery and Confectionery Store. They operated this
business, with the help of Myrtle Brunning for a short time, until the
merchandise was sold to Peter Feist in 1946.

Herbert and Clara moved to Jamestown, North Dakota where they were both
employed at the Jamestown College. Clara was a cook in the school cafeteria and
Herbert was the school maintenance man. They celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary November 1, 1969. Clara passed away September 8, 1960 and Herbert
passed away July 30, 1978. They were blessed with six children.

Minni [Slater] Carpenter married Lynn Carpenter. They are currently living at
Billings, Montana where Lynn is a retired carpenter. They have three children.

Della [Slater] Feist married Peter Feist the son of Conrad and Frances (Volk)
Feist. They have farmed and ranched in the Selfridge area most of their lives
and are now retired. They have three children.

Stella [Slater] Januescheitus married Peter Januescheitus. They are retired and
currently living in Fargo, N. Dak. They have two children.

Pearl Slater worked in a restaurant and is now retired and living in Valley
City, North Dakota.

Earl Slater married Helen Kleingartner. They have farmed at Oriska, North
Dakota and are now retired. They have three children.

Sylvia [Slater] Nathan married Otto Nathan. They are presently farming near
Hope, North Dakota. They have two children.
Della (Slater) Fiest

Picture - Herbert and Clara Slater. Herbert Slater children L to R: Pearl,
Sylvia, Earl, Minnie, Della, Stella.

B.L. AND ANNA [ANDERSON] SMESTAD
Mr. Smestad was born February 6, 1881 in Hamar, Norway and is the son of Lars
and Ingeborg Smestad. He was the third son and had two younger sisters.
Following confirmation he worked in a dry goods store in Hamar until he reached
the age of 22 and left his native country to come to America. He worked in
Minneapolis, where he had relatives, for a number of years for Butler Brothers.
Later in 1907, he homesteaded in McKenzie county, some eight miles south of
Williston.

In October of 1907 he married Miss Anna Anderson of Hamar, Norway, who came to
America that same year. After a few years on the homestead, they moved to
Alida, Minnesota, where Mr. Smestad had purchased a dry goods store. They
remained there until July of 1913, when they moved to the new town of
Selfridge, where he erected a small grocery and dry goods store with living
quarters in the rear. Later he built one of the largest and finest homes in
town. His store was a success and he also sold a line of farm machinery.

Picture - B. L. Smestad Family L to R: Barney, Bernard, Irene, Clifford, Anna,
Lloyd.

It was here in Selfridge that the Smestad family resided all the past years
until they moved to Los Angeles in 1947. At that time, their son Lloyd took
over the store upon his return from the Navy. Mr. Smestad had built up the
store to become one of the best general mercantile stores in this area of the
Dakotas during the twenties and thirties. The store was a "one-stop and shop"
variety store. The store had everything and was particularly busy on Saturday
nights. People would meet and greet their neighbors at the store while doing
their weekly shopping.

During the many years that B.L. Smestad resided in Selfridge, he was the first
general store businessman, and soon thereafter, became the first postmaster,
and he always cooperated in all public-spirited enterprises. He did much
towards the growth and betterment of this community. Not only serving as the
first postmaster, he was the first town clerk and served on the first town
village board, the first school district board and was a charter member of the
Modern Woodman of America.

In 1948, Mr. Smestad visited his native country of Norway, where he spent
several months, after an absence of about 45 years. After his return from
Norway, he remained in Selfridge for a time, later going to California where
the family resided. Each year, however, he made his annual visit back to
Selfridge, and would remain each time for a few weeks to aid his son, Lloyd.

Mr. Smestad was a true pioneer of Selfridge, and his untiring efforts in aiding
to build this community from it's infancy to it's present growth, shall be a
lasting memory of the first Selfridge mercantile businessman. He was a
Christian man, a good neighbor and friend. Bernard Smestad died in March of
1953. Mr. and Mrs. Smestad are the parents of four children, Barney, Lloyd,
Clifford and Irene.
Selfridge Journal 1953

EMANUEL AND MARGARET [HARSCHE] TISCHMAK
Emanuel Tischmak was born in 1889 in Romania and immigrated to the United
States from Russia in approximately 1907. He stole his way to America to avoid
the Russian draft. Emanuel came along with his sister, Angela, his brother
Ronald and nephew Raymond. He homesteaded 15 miles southwest of Shields, North
Dakota and became a United States Citizen in approximately 1912 or 1913.

Picture - Emmanuel and Margaret Tischmak.

Emanuel Tischmak married Margaret Harsche on October 14, 1914 at St. Gertrudes
Church south of Raleigh, North Dakota. They were the first couple to be married
in that church. Margaret was the daughter of George and Barbara (Bauchmeier)
Harsche, and also immigrated to the United States in the early 1900's with her
parents. Her family lived in a sod house west of Shields, N.D. Emanuel and
Margaret knew each other in Romania before each of them came to America.

After Margaret and Emanuel were married, they pretty much lived in the same
community all their life. They went through some pretty hard and rough times
during the early years of their marriage. Emanuel never liked to talk much
about the early years to his children nor did he talk much about his home life.
He always had the fear of being found out about stealing away to America and
would be sent to Russia.

During the depression years and the drought, the government came to farms and
destroyed the cattle as there was no market for them nor pasture to feed them.
It was also the time when the banks closed down and all this made Emanuel very
sad. His family was not to be spared the lean and difficult years of the 30's.
The family felt lucky to have the main staples in the house to eat. They were
able to get some wheat ground into flour at Carson. They usually stored from
800 to 1000 pounds of flour for the winter months. The family managed on many
of the good old fashioned "dough dishes" that the German people were so famous
for. Sugar was especially guarded real close by Margaret and yet, when they
would go away for the evening to visit, the children would always make homemade
candy, and catch "heck" afterwards. In the winter months the family would make
a real special treat of ice cream with snow.

In 1925, Emanuel bought a new Overland Whippet Car. He and his wife went with
another couple to Canada to visit and their car burned up. A real bad
experience. After that he bought a Model T and when he took the family for a
ride, everyone had to get out and push it up the hill if the hill was too
steep.

And then there was the old homemade "still" and homemade brew. When the
concoction was brewed it usually was an all night thing. By morning the men
were pretty high from sampling the alcohol to make sure it was "just right".
One Sunday when the parents were gone, the grocer from Shields, Mr. L. L.
Brown, came to purchase some brew. The Tischmak children were very shy and
afraid of strangers and could not talk English yet. One child, Julia, was
hiding behind the door in the storm shed and when Mr. Brown found her there,
all she could say "Gr Gr" and thought she was talking English. The man just
smiled and left without his brew that day.

The Tischmak children attended country school and had to walk 5 miles to school
and back. Only on very cold and stormy days would Emanuel take them with the
sled and horses. They often would exchange lunch with the neighbor children who
had all boys in the family. These boys often had sweet pickles in their lunch,
which was something Mrs. Tischmak didn't make. The children would bury the
pickles in the snow and eat frozen pickles on the way home from school. The
Tischmak children usually had syrup bread in their lunch pail and by lunch
time, the syrup had soaked through the bread and made for a very soggy lunch.
Their lunch pails were syrup pails. In the fall of the year, a box or two of
apples were purchased and when these were all gone, that was the end of the
fruit for the children. With nine in the family, the apples didn't last very
long.

At Christmas time, the biggest thrill for the children was a bag of peanuts and
candy with an orange. That was the only time of the year the children got an
orange. They only had desserts on Sunday and that was if they had company.

Fourth of Julys were always fun for the family. The celebrations were held in
someone's grove of trees. Emanuel would bring ice home so the family could make
ice cream and there was also all kinds of other goodies. When times were
better, they even had a few fire crackers.

There was a lot of barn dances when the Tischmak children were small. They
would go to town (usually Shields) on Saturday nights and were treated to an
ice cream cone. They were so shy and afraid of strangers that they usually
stayed in the car while Margaret did the shopping. Musser, the grocer, would
always give Margaret a bag of candy for the children.

Approximately in the early 1950's, Emanuel and Margaret sold the family farm to
their son, Fidelis, and retired. They moved into Selfridge. Emanuel died
September 28, 1958 and Margaret died August 5, 1961. They are both buried in
the St. Philomena Church Cemetery at Selfridge. They are the parents of nine
children.

Susie [Tischmak] Blotsky was born February 22, 1914. She married Joseph Blotsky
and they live in Bismarck, N.D. They have six children, Maynard, Joann, Jack,
Ted, Ramona and Peter.

Mike Tischmak was born October 4, 1916. He married Lagatte Reihl and they lived
in Raleigh, N.D. They have five children, Sylvia, Marvin, Jenny, Darrel, and
Tim. Lagatta died in 1971.

Frances [Tischmak] Miller was born March 23, 1917. She married Emil Miller and
they live at Carson, N.D. They have nine children, Richard, Rodger, Margie,
Norman, Elaine, Marie, Jim, Ted and Ronnie. Their son Rodger is deceased.

Julia [Tischmak] Becker was born August 10, 1918. She married Joseph Becker and
they live on a farm north of Selfridge. They have five children, Theodore,
Herbert, George, Joyce and Patrick.

Grace [Tischmak] Tate was born November 10, 1920. She married Claude Tate and
they lived at Redmond, Oregon. They have one child, George. Claude passed away
in 1975.

Fidelis Tischmak was born December 15, 1922. He married Tillie Frank and they
live west of Shields, N.D. on the home place. They have five children, Janice,
Kenney, Allen, Bryan, and Sandra.

Pete Tischmak was born October 13, 1924. He married Angela Phau and they five
at Redmond Oregon. They have one child, Vicki. Angie died in 1978.

Lydia [Tischmak] Jochim was born February 22, 1927. She married Valentine
Jochim and they live on a farm east of Selfridge. They have four children,
Ferdinand, Ernest, Melvin and Steven. Steven died in infancy and Melvin died as
a young boy.

Emily [Tischmak] Rosenbaum was born April 17, 1929. She married George Doty and
they have five children, Mike, Skip, Larry, Glen and Barbara. This marriage
ended and Emily remarried Mr. Rosenbaum and they live in Westlin, Oregon.
Julia Becker

Picture - Si Umber family.

SI AND ROSE [PANKO] UMBER
Si Umber was born near Clinton, Minnesota on January 21, 1897 to Harry and Cora
(Fitterley) Umber. At the age of six, Si left Minnesota with his family in a
covered wagon. They took along one cow, three horses, and six children. The cow
was led and one horse was tied behind the wagon. They settled near Winona,
North Dakota and did farming there for three years. In 1908, the family left
Winona and moved near Bow Island, Canada. They traveled in an immigration car
furnished by the railroad. The family stayed in this area for six years and
also did farming here.

The family was doing fairly well until their mother passed away When Si was
fifteen years old, he left Canada with a friend. They had some problem crossing
the border that had them quite upset. Si went back to Minnesota where he was
born and still had relatives. In 1914, he headed out for North Dakota and ended
up in the Shields area where an uncle lived. He started to work for C.D.
Fitterly at the Livery and Feed Barn. He went from pitch fork to the broom and
later started working at a mercantile company for a man by the name of Tuntland
and Sarah Walters, selling groceries and dry goods, also packaging and a carry
out boy.

This is where he met Rose Panko. She had immigrated to the United States with
her family from Russia. Rose was born September 14, 1895 and came to this part
of the country and went to work for Martin Langes who operated a hotel. Si and
Rose were married April 30, 1917. After their marriage they moved to a farm
five miles northwest of Shields. The farm belonged to Martin Luger.

Just about the time they thought they were making progress, they lost their
home by fire. Si went back to work for Tuntland and Walters. After some time, a
Mr. Robinson offered Si seemingly, a better deal. Robinson persuaded Si into
becoming his partner and they would buy the relinquishment from Ott Black. Si
thought this deal would be alright. He then moved his wife and family onto the
Ott Black ranch in 1919, but Robinson didn't live up to his promises. Si and
Rose lived here for two and a half years, then took up a homestead about a half
mile west of the Black ranch where they still live today.

Here is where they raised choice Angus cattle. Si was a 4-H leader for several
years and received his Alumni Recognition Award. He served as director on the
Lincoln School Board and was also road supervisor in 1936 when the WPA work
started and the west dam was built. Since the dam was built in the thirties,
two more feet of ground has been added to raise two more feet of water, all by
the efforts of the Cedar Soil. Si served on this Cedar Soil Board for twenty-
one years and received awards and trophies for his distinguished service. The
last award that Si and Rose received was in 1983 for services to the
Agricultural Industry.

Last, but not least, Si was a proud Democrat. After an experience with both
parties, he was definitely sure what party he chose. He was precinct
committeeman of his precinct in Rodger Creek and later became the county
Chairman for the Democratic Party in Sioux County. Rodger Creek precinct was
the first precinct to go Democrat. Si and Rose were very active in their
community. They are the parents of six children. Selma [Umber] Dutton, Silas
Jr., Shirley [Umber] Dillman, Sylvia, Lola [Umber] Schott and Franklin.
Together they have lived a full life and at present they still remain on their
farm but are retired. Their daughter Selma lives in Washington State, Sylvia
lives in Bismarck, Lola lives in Mandan and Franklin lives near McIntosh as
does Shirley.
Si Umber

Picture - Maggie and George Vetter, Sr.

GEORGE SR. AND MAGGIE [SATLER] VETTER
George Vetter Sr. was born at Odessa, Russia, on October 15, 1872. He was the
son of John Vetter. He had 7 brothers and two sisters. At the time of his
death, only his brother Ole survived. George passed away December 30, 1957.

George married Maggie Salter in 1898. Maggie had two sisters. They came to the
United States in the year 1899. Maggie was born at Strasburg, Germany, May 15,
1879. She passed away May 22, 1964. Both are buried in the Selfridge Cemetery.

George and Maggie settled first in Grant County for two years then moved to
Sioux County which at the present is the John Gross farm. They lived and farmed
there until 1937. They lived in Shields until 1954 when they moved to
Selfridge.

George and Maggie had eleven children: Conrad, Bernard, Martha, Maggie,
Francis, John, Josephine, Helen, George, Barbara, and Elizabeth. At the present
time seven are living.
Barbara Froelich

Picture - Barbara and George Volk Sr.

GEORGE AND BARBARA [MILLER] VOLK SR.
George Sr. was born on April 24, 1879 in Russia. As a boy of 15, he moved to
the Linton area in 1894. There he met and married Barbara Miller in 1902 in
Hague, N.D. Barbara was also born in Russia on December 4, 1883 and moved to
North Dakota with her parents. They lived on a farm in the Linton and Hague
areas until 1922 when they moved to Selfridge and homesteaded the farm
southwest of town that is now known as the Bert Volk farm.

Their family was born and raised in three different areas of the state.
Emanuel, Al, Katie, Tony, Joe and Elizabeth were born in Hague, N.D. George
Jr., Bert and Frank were born in Linton, N.D. and they completed their family
in Selfridge with Matt and Rose. They farmed southwest of Selfridge until they
retired and moved into town, where they lived the rest of their lives.

Barbara died in January of 1964 and George Sr. died on November 21, 1967. Their
children are now living in many parts of the United States. Emanuel died on
August 11, 1981 in Centralia, Washington. Al died on April 3, 1983 in
Selfridge, N.D. Katie lives in Mandan, N.D., Tony lives in McLaughlin, S.D.,
Joe lives in Portland, Oregon and Elizabeth in Hague, N.D. George Jr., Bert and
Matt all live in Selfridge and Frank live in Nampa, Idaho and Rose in Sioux
Falls, S.D. Barbara Volk

Picture - George Volk Sr. family. George Jr., Joe, Tony, Matt, Bert, Katie, Al.

Picture - Wendelin and Rose Volk.

WENDELIN AND ROSE [GLAS] VOLK
Wendelin Volk was born to Pete and Marianna (Wuitschick) Volk, on March 25,
1891, in Bessarabia, South Russia. Wendelin came to the United States in 1914
then moved to Selfridge in 1919. He also served in World War I.

Rose Glas was born to Joseph and Regina (Fisher) Glas on August 27, 1901, in
Herreid, South Dakota. She moved with her parents to a farm in North Dakota.

Wendelin and Rose Glas were married in St. Bernard's Catholic Church on
November 26, 1924 at Strasburg, N.D. They moved to their farm, southwest of
Selfridge in 1924 and lived there until they moved to Selfridge in September
1966. Rose lived in Selfridge until her death June 1, 1967. Wendelin continued
to live in Selfridge until May 3, 1974 when he went to live with his daughter,
Eva, at rural Burnstad, N.D.

Wendelin lived in Burnstad until October 5, 1976, when he went to live in the
Logan County Home for the Aged, at Napoleon. He lived there until February 17,
1980, when he went to live in the Wishek Retirement and Nursing Home at Wishek,
N.D., until his death on April 13, 1980. Wendelin and Rose were members of the
St. Philomena Church. They had six children:

Eva [Volk] Feist married Paul Feist and the live at rural Wishek, North Dakota.

Ann [Volk] Klein married Jake Klein and they live in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Marie [Volk] Dolbol lives in Mobridge, South Dakota.

Anton Volk lives in Stockton, California.

Joseph Volk lives at Glenham, South Dakota.

Albin Volk lived in Champlin, Minnesota until his death March 9, 1983. Albin
was born April 9, 1929. His family still lives in Champlin, Minnesota.
Eva Feist

Picture - Wendelin Volk children.

Picture - George Sr. and Rosina Walker.

GEORGE AND ROSINA [GOEHRING] WALKER
George Walker, second oldest son of John and Katherine (Beek) Walker, was 16
years old when the family came to the United States. He was born on February 1,
1893, in Wilhelmstal, South Russia. They landed on Ellis Island, New York in
December of 1909. From there they took the train and came to Braddock, North
Dakota where an uncle lived. They settled on a farm located southwest of
Braddock. As years passed he would often wonder if a certain girl had come to
the United States. One day his older brother John and a friend ventured from
Braddock to Herried, South Dakota to take in the Fourth of July celebration.
And who did they see!

It didn't take George long to check this out and so George and his mother went
to the Goehring farm to see if their daughter would marry George. They were
told that the marriage could not take place at harvest time, but to come back
later. He did. On December 4, 1914, Rosina Goehring and George Walker were
united in marriage at the Reformed Church of Herreid, S.D.

They stayed with his folks for the winter. In the spring they moved onto a farm
of their own which was southwest of Braddock. They lived there for two years.
This community, being heavily settled, someone had to move. They heard of
homesteads to be let in Sioux County. In 1917 they settled on a wind-tortured
claim eight miles west of Selfridge, N.D. After building a frame house and barn
he moved his wife and two sons, George, Jr., and Samuel, into this new house in
the fall.

Mrs. Walker had said she was never, ever, to stay alone, but when her husband
was in Sioux County putting up their new home, she was left alone with their
two small sons and the farm chores. One night after they had gone to bed she
heard a noise in the attic which seared her so much that she pulled the covers
over her head. When daylight finally came, the stove was out, the water had
frozen, and it was so cold that the house squeaked. She waited for her husband
to come home so that she could tell him what happened. When evening came and he
wasn't home, she took the children and went to the neighbors. When her husband
finally came home, she told him someone was in their attic. After a thorough
check they found that it was only a frozen head cheese that had dropped about
six feet to the floor.

The move to a new country, a new home, was exciting, but here is where life
began-few people, nor money, no credit, and transportation that was by horse
and buggy. To get back and forth from Braddock to Selfridge required a crossing
by ferry over the Missouri River. That spring on a return trip, the horses
spooked coming off the ramp of the ferry. In the ensuing runaway a header box
load of household furnishings was scattered. Dishes were broken and a new
sewing machine was wrecked. Over fifty years later the wire repair job on the
machine was still evident.

In addition to the fact that everyday work was plentiful, there was always the
danger of prairie fires along with the work of preparing for another long, cold
winter. That fall was marked by the birth of their first daughter and an attack
of the dreaded flu that claimed so many victims. The father of the family was
struck on a return trip to Braddock, leaving the mother with three small
children alone for several weeks. Meanwhile the oldest child hovered at death's
door, also with the flu. Almost to the point where she could take no more, she
picked up the dying child and cried out, "My God, don't take this one from me.
If one must go, take the newborn one." With that she put him down and went
about her work. After a time of mental disturbance, she made a check, and to
her surprise the child had regained his color and was resting. When her husband
finally returned he was too weak to do much. He suffered the after effects
until his death.

If any of you think you have had it rough, think of those early settlers in a
sparsely settled community, no lights or telephones, no cars, no doctors. Where
do you go for help? Maybe that was why people had real religion in those days.

In 1921 Mr. Walker and Bill Plusch bought a threshing rig in partnership, doing
some custom work, between breakdowns. Mr. Walker later bought a new threshing
machine of his own and did custom work, threshing many times until after
Christmas, never refusing any requests. This machine is still in operation on
the Adolph Haman farm. In 1920 he bought his first Model T Ford car from B.L.
Smestad. In the fall of 1923 a tornado swept through the area and totally
destroyed his barn. Without this shelter and with winter upon him, he took a
heavy loss in livestock. In 1924 he built a large all purpose barn that is a
landmark to this day.

Mr. Walker was active in Community affairs, served on the Walker school board,
township and elevator boards until 1949. He was not only a cabinet maker - he
also made caskets. In 1929 they had a new home built under the supervision of
Philip Schwartz. Also during this busy period six children were born to this
couple.

In 1949 the parents made one more move, this time to a warmer climate. They
packed up and left for Tuolume, California, leaving most everything behind,
tired of the cold winters and just plain tired. They bought twelve acres and
settled on their land. He worked as a night guard for West Side Lumber Company.

Mrs. Walker, suffering a lingering stroke, passed away the 24th of May, 1957 at
the age of 62. He continued work until 1960 at which time he retired. His last
residence is now occupied by his son Philip and family. Mr. Walker passed away
on November 13, 1967 at the age of 74, at the Sonora Hospital in Sonora,
California. They were both interred at the Selfridge Cemetery.

The six children born to this couple are: George Jr. of Selfridge, Samuel who
lives on the home place, Rose Haman, rural Selfridge, Christ of Bismarck,
Maletta Walker Lanter, Portland, Oregon, and Philip who lives in Tuolume,
California. In 1946 after the return of their son Samuel from the service, the
home place was sold to him.
Rose Haman

Picture - John and Magdelena Walker.

JOHN AND MAGDALENA [BICKLE] WALKER
John Walker II was born in Wilhelmstahl, S. Russia, on August 9, 1889, and was
the son of John I and Katherine (Beek) Walker. He grew up in Russia until he
was 20 years old and immigrated to the United States with his family. He came
to Ellis Island, New York on October 10, 1909 and then traveled by train to
Emmons County, North Dakota, where his father purchased a farm 7 miles south of
Braddock, North Dakota.

John farmed with his father until the time of his marriage to Magdelena Bickle
on November 26, 1912, at Linton, N.D. Magdelena was born July 1, 1892 in the
village of Worms, South Russia, to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bickle. She was 20 years
old when her relatives decided she was old enough to be married and contacted
the John Walker family at Linton, North Dakota. The two families had known each
other from before when they both lived in Russia. John and Magdelena had only
met each other once before they were married.

After their marriage they settled on a farm near Long Lake, North Dakota, in
Kidder County. They remained there for three years and their first three
children were born on this first farm. In 1916 they heard about some land that
was still being homesteaded across the Missouri River in Sioux County, near
Selfridge, N.D. They decided it was time to obtain a farm of their own.

In those days, the only way to cross the river was by ferry which was run by a
man with the name of Henderson. It was very difficult to get livestock aboard
the ferry boat and once they were on, the livestock would shift on the ferry
and would cause the boat to drift off course. This would happen often while
crossing the river.

After arriving in Sioux County and applying for a homestead, one of John's
uncles came along to help with the building of the house, barn and other small
buildings. The farm was located 14 miles west of Selfridge and there was only
one other farm between John's farm and the village of Selfridge. There were no
roads and travel was difficult. A person had to make his own trails in the wide
open spaces. The Walkers lived there for two years before several other
relatives moved into the area. Philip and George Walker and Mr. Ludwig Rieker
started farms about 4 or 5 miles from the Walker farm.

The land at that time was all virgin soil and it had to be broken up with a one
bottom plow which was a long, hard, tedious undertaking. All of the farming was
done with horses. It took several years before John had 200 acres plowed up and
ready for planting. The whole country was nothing but a wilderness and the
cattle could run at large on open range for many miles. Many mornings the
family could look out and count 10 to 20 coyotes sitting on a hill not too far
away and yowling. It was difficult to raise livestock because of the wolves
attacking the young calves. The cattle had to be herded so they wouldn't wander
too far from the homestead and be lost or eaten by wild animals.

About 1918 and the early 1920's more people began moving into the area and life
became settled. The neighbors would help each other a great deal with the
farming, especially the harvesting. In 1927, John bought his first new tractor,
a John Deere. He farmed in a big way at that time. He had acquired about 600
acres of tillable farm land by 1928. His herd of cattle was 100 head of
Hereford cows. He also had 300 sheep and 30 head of horses. He was operating on
a good sized scale in those days.

In 1929 the family built a brand new home. It was very large because the family
had nine children by this time. Also transportation became more available. In
1924 John bought his first automobile, a Model T. After this purchase John and
Magdelena did travel to South Dakota and the Linton area to visit relatives. In
the early years, travel was almost next to impossible. If they must travel,
they took the horse and buggy to Fort Yates (about 30-35 miles) and then caught
the ferry across the river to the Linton area. This was a major undertaking and
usually the trip lasted 2 or 3 days.

The Walker family was doing really well until 1930 when the depression and the
drought set in. With the low price of grain in the early years of the 30's, the
farmers couldn't make their land payments. On top of that the drought years hit
from 1934 to 1937 and many farmers lost their farms, John Walker losing his in
1938. In 1939 he rented his farm from the Bank of North Dakota and was able to
raise a fair crop that year. In 1936-37 when the years were really tough, John
found work on the WPA building county roads. He helped with the building of the
Umber Dam or West Dam in Sioux County.

In 1940-41 John was able to buy his farm back. He put together a threshing crew
and purchased a new threshing machine that first year and had a very successful
harvest. His son, Adam was running the threshing machine. At one time he had a
full crew of all Sioux Indians from Fort Yates and stated it was the best
threshing crew he had ever had. He did not do custom harvesting with the
machine, but merely had the machine and crew for his own family farm.

In the fall of the year, after the harvesting was done and around Thanksgiving
time, the family usually butchered several big beef and 2 or 3 large hogs. This
was all made into sausages, cured in pork barrels or salted down for the
family's winter use. John went to town with the horses and wagon and would buy
1000 pounds of flour, 100 pounds of oatmeal, 200 pounds of sugar and coffee.
With all of the homegrown potatoes, beans and canned vegetables, the family did
not want for much throughout the long winter months.

After all the food was taken care of, the family mined their own coal. A nearby
neighbor, Lorenz Mosset, owned land on which a coal mine was located. The only
thing the neighbors had to do was bring their own wagon and do their own mining

and the coal was for free. They stripped 1/4 acre of land and would haul it
home by horse and wagon and store it in the basement. Each farmer would mine 6
or 8 wagon loads of coal. The coal was stripped by scrapers and horses. There
was an 8 to 9 foot embankment of dirt to get to more than a 3 foot layer of
lignite coal.

The Walkers lived and farmed on this farm until 1943 when they moved into the
village of Selfridge. John rented his farm to his son, Jacob Walker, and in
1948 he sold the farm and bought 160 acres of land on the edge of Selfridge and
continued farming until his death in 1954.

John and Magdelena loved to sing and would often sing in the evening hours.
They both had good voices and could harmonize beautifully. The kids would all
sit around and listen to them sing all the old German songs and spiritual
hymns. John often would play along on his push button accordion. In the winter
months when they got together with their neighbors for an evening of
fellowship, a large lunch was prepared before anyone departed for home. In
fact, the lunch often was a full meal of head cheese, different sausages,
pickles, canned vegetables and homemade breads. The people seemed to need this
for the long cold ride home with the horses and sled in the winter months.

Magdelena sewed all of her family's clothes. She would also knit wool mittens
and scarves for the children. With such a large family there was an endless
basket of mending, patching, fixing, sewing, washing and ironing. The washing
was done on a wash board and in the later years with a hand washing machine.
After the children were all gone from home, Magdelena was finally able to do
what was called "fancy work", such as embroidering etc. There was never time to
do this when the children were small. Only the absolute necessities were done.
She also raised a very big garden and everything was canned to last for a whole
year. With a family of 13 children, this was an enormous task consisting of
long hard hours.

John Walker was a man of medium height, 5'8" tall with dark brown hair and dark
complexion. He had a congenial personality and was well liked by all his
neighbors and friends. He was a kind and loving husband and father. He was a
good neighbor to get along with, not argumentative, was very helpful, a willing
worker and always helped those less fortunate than he was. He was easy going,
but, to a limit. When he put his foot down he meant exactly what he said. The
rules and regulations were enforced in his household and he stuck to what was
right. He always went the last mile with his children and was open-minded with
them.

John and Magdelena were spiritual people, practicing their Christian beliefs
and teaching their family the same. John was not American educated and didn't
believe he could do justice to community politics or policies but he was a
staunch supporter of his community. He became a citizen of the United States on
September 16, 1924 at Fort Yates, N.D., in Sioux County when he was a father of
5 children. Magdelena received her citizenship at age 47 years old on September
20, 1938, in Sioux County also.

John and Magdelena were both born and raised in the Lutheran faith but after
moving to the Selfridge community they could not find a church of their own
faith so they became members of the First Baptist Church. John was a charter
member and they were both faithful and active members. In the earlier years
there were no churches and people would get together for church services in
each others homes. Often John's home was the place where everyone gathered for
fellowship and participated in Bible study.

John Walker died on December 6, 1954 and is buried in the Selfridge Community
Cemetery. Magdelena continued to make her home in Selfridge until 1964 when she
moved to Bismarck, North Dakota, and made her home at the Bismarck Baptist Home
for a short while before moving in with her youngest son, Herman, and his
family. She continued to live with them and often traveled to spend lengths of
time with each of her children. During the last year of her life, she once
again lived at the Baptist Home until her death on May 25, 1974. She also is
buried in the Selfridge Community Cemetery by the side of her husband, John.

John and Magdelena Walker are the parents of fifteen children. Two children,
Katherine and Barbara died as infants. The thirteen living children are:

Adam Walker was born in 1914. He married Lilly Hauck and they are living in
Mobridge, S.D. They have four children, Eugene, Clarence, Linda and Dale.

John Walker was born May 15, 1915. He married Elsie Hepper and they are living
in Bismarck, N.D. They have five children, James, Delores, Florence, Lenore and
Gary.

George Walker was born April 24, 1917. He married Ruby Buechler and are making
their home in Selfridge. They have eighteen children, Charlotte, Charlene,
Gerald, Melvin, Myron, Maynard,

Corla, Rodney, Miles, Michael, Cathy, Merle, Matthew, Marvin, Marlin, Martin,
Cheryl and Colleen.

Amelia [Walker] Feist was born October 23, 1919 . She married Wendelin Feist.
They are living on a farm one mile west of Selfridge. They have seven children,
Loretta, Maryann, George, Jack, Leonard, Clayton, and Robert.

Jacob Walker was born October 1, 1921. He married Frieda Vollmer and they are
living at New Salem, N.D. They have five children, Kenneth, Johnny, Clyde,
Janet and Carol.

Magdelena [Walker] Feist was born July 7, 1923. She married Alex Feist and they
make their home in Rapid City, S.D. They have three children, Elsie, Alex Jr.,
and Gloria.

Albert Walker married Wilma Goehring and they have five children, Judy, Kirby,
Randy, Gary and Scott. He remarried and is living in Wyoming.

Picture - John Walker Family. Back: Sam, Lawrence, Art, Albert, Herman. Middle:
Adam, Loretta, Jake, George, Elsie, John Jr. Front: Maggie, John Sr.,
Magdelena, Molly.

Arthur Walker was born January 19, 1927. He married Virginia Wuitschick and
they are living in McLaughlin, S.D. They have one daughter, Renae.

Elsie [Walker] Moser was born January 11, 1930. She married Albert Moser and
they have five children, Karen, Mona, Cheryl, Joel, and Kolo. She remarried to
Leo Estes and they are living in East Wenatchie, Washington.

Loretta [Walker] Hill was born March 12, 1932. She married Jack Hill and they
are living in Fayetteville, Arkansas. They have six children, Roseann,
Lynnette, Jack Jr., Euletta, Billy and Lenora.

Lawrence Walker was born November 11, 1933. He married Darlene Feist and they
are living in Bozeman, Montana. They have three children, Connie, Ronnie and
Carrie.

Samuel Walker was born February 4, 1935. He married Betty Sandmo.

Herman Walker was born November 26, 1936. He married Gloria Pack and they are
living in Sioux Falls, S.D. They have three children, Gail, Tammy and Kelly.
John Walker Jr.

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" and the little brown out-house with the
Sears Roebuck catalog?

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" and taking a Saturday night kitchen bath in
the washtub?

Picture - George Sr. and Rosina Walker.

SAMUEL AND CHRISTINA [OSWALD] WALKER
Samuel Walker came to the United States with his folks in 1909 when they came
to Braddock and settled on a farm there. Sam was the youngest son of John and
Katherine (Beek) Walker. He married Christina Oswald of Wing, N.D. They lived
in the Selfridge area after 1926. Sam and his brother Joe purchased the
hardware store from Jake Rausch. In the fall this building burned to the
ground, leaving them with only night clothes on their back on a bitterly cold
night. The family then moved into a small house on the south side of town,
called the Ordway house. In the spring Sam and Joe, with Philip Schwartz, the
local contractor, built a new brick hardware store, which is now the Knights of
Columbus Hall.

Sam and his brother dissolved partnership in the spring of 1928, and the family
moved out on the Emmanuel Hepper farm southwest of Selfridge. In those days
when you had two boys to help, your outlook for farming was certain. Times were
rough, this family grew larger, there were soon three more children to support.
Lavina, Leo and Reinhold were the oldest. In the seven years that they lived
here they had four more toddlers. They lost a daughter, Loretta. A year later
they had another girl whom they named Loretta. Then there was Edward and
Violet.

In October 1934 Sam Walker with his family moved to Lodi, California, thinking
it was for the best, but no such luck. Jobs were hard to get, the children were
small. In December, shortly before Christmas, Sam developed blood poisoning
from working in a grape vineyard. On February 4, 1935 he passed away and was
buried in the Lodi cemetery. The mother, with the rest of the family came back
to North Dakota with an uncle where they stayed for a time. Here one more child
was born

and was named Sam. The family moved to Hazelton, N.D. There the mother married
again. A set of twin girls was born and named Louise and Luella. After they
lost their mother on December 9, 1942, the children stayed in different places.

Lavina married Henry Opp and their children are Henrietta, Judy, Peggy, Eugene
and Dwayne. Leo passed away in August of 1975. Reinhold married Martha Metzger
and they have Roddger, Ronald, Royce and Carol. Edward married Virginia Baker
and they have Tamara, and the twins Tina and Toni. Loretta married Clarence
Moser and their boys are Jim and Jeffrey and their girls Pamela and Paula.
Violet married Leo Wiest and their family consists of Gary, Brenda, Colette,
and Patty. Sammie lives in Minneapolis and works with a paint manufacturing
company.
Rose Haman

Picture - Quentin and Philomena Wingerter.

QUENTIN AND PHILOMENA [GLAS] WINGERTER
Quentin Wingerter Jr. was born August 20, 1883 in Elsass, Russia to Quentin and
Margareta (Mueller) Wingerter. He had two brothers (Conrad and John) and a
sister (Theresa). This family arrived into the United States via New York City
on May 1, 1901. Quentin received his citizenship in Emmons County on May 5,
1908.

The family proceeded to a German farming settlement, called Katzbach, North
Dakota. (This community is located east along the Missouri River south of
Beaver Bay seventeen miles west of Linton, N. Dak.) On This Wingerter farmstead
was built a four room sod house and a barn made from field stone (this house is
still inhabited with some modern updating.) Today this house is made of plaster
material on the exterior and wood framing covered with drywall on the inner
walls. It is heated with a burner type stove in the center room. The field
stone making up the bearing walls of the barn are held in place with a mortar
material. Both of these structures are listed in the National Record of
Historical Buildings.

Quentin married Philomena Glas on June 24, 1907 at St. Peter's Catholic Church
at Fort Yates, N.D. Philomena was born in Baden, Russia on January 6, 1887 to
Anton and Katherine (Roth) Glas. She had five brothers (Johannes, Egnutz,
Ferdinand, Josef and Martin) and three sisters (Karolina, Keondria and
Madalina). She came to the United States in 1906 and could speak only Russian
and German. She landed in New York and took the train to Herried, S. Dak. where
her brother Josef met her. She lived with her brother and this is where she met
Quentin Wingerter.

Stories from "old timers" around the Katzbach community say that Quentin Jr.
was being ridiculed of being a life long bachelor during that time, since the
young maidens were not plentiful. When Philomena arrived, Quentin warned all
the available bachelors to stay clear, for she was to belong to him.

Quentin and Philomena lived with his parents on the family farm near Katzbach
until 1920. Their first six children were all born in that same sod house.
During the harsh weather of the North Dakota winters, heating rocks were heated
on the cook stove at the Katzbach farm. When a long trip was to be made, these
rocks were placed in a metal box which was insulated and the box was placed
between the children seated upon the horse drawn wagon. The box had a door in
the front where the rocks were placed. Often during the winter, a wagon was
filled with grain and the family proceeded cross country to sell these goods at
the Linton Market. This trip normally took two or three days. Overnight stays
generally were with friends or relatives.

In 1920, Quentin Jr. moved his family to the Wingerter farm seven and a half
miles southwest of Selfridge. The first years on the farm were good years and
Quentin built his farm up to become a successful operation. As with all farmers
in the thirties, Quentin had to turn to another means of supporting his family.

During the 'dirty thirties', when the WPA. was formed across the nation and
here in Selfridge, Quentin got a job as a foreman. He helped with the building
of some of the county roads, also putting in culverts and bridges. He received
twenty five dollars a month. During the winter months, it was cold and
miserable, and all the work was done by hand with picks and shovels. The horses
pulled the walking plows to break up the dirt and it was then scraped with
'tumble bugs' and hauled away with wagons. Quentin, like so many other men, had
to furnish his own horses for these jobs. There was no feed for the horses so
many of the men made a feed loan from the government, which had to be paid back
in the later 1940's.

Quentin was known to have a good business mind. Not only was he a successful
farmer, but, he also was proprietor of a social hall in Selfridge. He bought
this hall from the county for back taxes in 1942. It was remodeled and fixed up
and a number of social entertainment events such as theater movies, dances,
boxing or stage shows were sponsored in this facility. It was also the place
for many church fairs and wedding receptions. About this same time, he turned
the farm over to his son Conrad. Quentin and Philomena continued to live on the
farm for ten more years while Conrad did the farming. Quentin traveled into
Selfridge to operate the hall with the help of some of his children.

Quentin Jr. was a handsome sort of a fellow and was seldom seen without a coat
and tie. He was musically talented with the violin being his choice of
instrument. This was a Russian Army issue violin which is now owned by his son
Joseph. We can only guess that he might have played in a Russian Army Band. He
played for wedding dances in the Linton and Strasburg area before moving to
Selfridge. After he moved here, he played for many dances and weddings in the
surrounding areas of Selfridge and Raleigh. He was also known as a "couples
man". He would introduce young single people in the community to each other and
these introductions usually ended up in marriage.

After retiring in 1952, Quentin and Philomena moved into the community of
Selfridge. He purchased the little house which is presently owned by Violet
Snyder. During his residence Quentin Jr. served the county in the capacity as
constable. These dates are unknown. His badge is within the family someplace.

Quentin passed away from emphysema on November 9, 1955 and is buried at
Selfridge. Philomena continued to make her home in the same house. She loved to
garden and enjoyed making huge lunches for her family after midnight mass on
Christmas Eve. She was devoted to her husband and cared for him during his many
years of illness. She was active in her church and was the anchor person of
this large family. She passed away on April 12, 1965. Quentin and Philomena are
the parents of ten children.

Katherine [Wingerter] Heid married Anton Heid. They lived most of their lives
on a farm near Walker, S. Dak. where they raised their family of nine children,
Rita, Deloris, Quenton, Francella, Pius, Anna, Marie, Carol and Kathleen.

Anton Wingerter remained a bachelor. He was a traveler and served in World War
II. He passed away in 1954.

Mary [Wingerter] Schaefbauer married George Schaefbauer. They were farmers in
the McLaughlin areas. They are the parents of four children, Quenton, Martin,
Leo and Verna. George passed away in 1928.

Margaret [Wingerter Lauinger] Smestad married Thomas Lauinger. They lived all
of their lives in Selfridge where they raised their family of five children,
Joseph, Richard, Thomas, Sharon and Judy. Tom passed away and Margaret
remarried to Lloyd Smestad. Lloyd passed away in 1984.

Leo Wingerter married Margaret Gustin of Flasher, N. Dak. They lived most of
their lives in Linton and Selfridge where they operated a bar until they moved
to Casper, Wyo. He owned and operated a service station in Casper. Leo and
Margaret have nine children, Shirley, Rosalie, Norline, Terry, Bonnie, Tom,
Mike, Karen and Joe.

Peter Wingerter married Ruth Schmeichel of McLaughlin. They have farmed in
Selfridge and have three children, Roger, Joanne, and Janice.

Conrad Wingerter married Bernadine Heinen and farmed and ranched southwest of
Selfridge on the home place. They have eight children, Kenneth, Victor, Conrad,
Donald, Jane Ann, Steven, Mary Ellen and Marsha. Conrad has passed away and
Bernadine still makes her home in Selfridge.

Anna [Wingerter] Coyle married Robert Coyle and farmed in the Selfridge area.
Anna and Robert have eight children. Robert passed away and Anna is currently
making her home in McLaughlin. Their children are Judene, Robert, George, Rose,
William, Beverly, Debra and Sandy.

Frances [Wingerter] Barrett married George Barrett. They did live in Mandan,
where George worked for the oil refinery. They are now living in Arizona where
George installs swimming pools. They have six children, Susie, Mike, Jenny,
Phil, Kay and Pat.

Joseph "Whimp" Wingerter married Agnes Schneider of McLaughlin. They operated a
bar in Selfridge until 1972 when they moved to a farm southwest of Selfridge.
They have seven children, Robert, Carold, Timothy, Dawn, Connie, Dean and Ted.
Donald Wingerter Pete Wingerter

Picture - Aunt Helen MacLachlin, Bill, Ben, Tom, Mr. and Mrs. York.

VERN AND ARCHILENE [MACLACHLAN] YORK
In about 1915, my father, Vern York, came from Osseo, Wisconsin to a place
about four miles west of Selfridge to farm. While in the Bismarck Hospital for
medical treatment, he met Archilene Maclachlan, one of the nurses. He was to
later marry Archilene.

My father was doing fairly well at farming, until the drought and grasshoppers
caused him to lose his land. In 1928, my folks started raising turkeys. Dad
built turkey coops and Mother incubated her own turkey eggs. They raised about
two hundred the first year. They later expended to about two thousand birds.
The birds did very well on the grasshoppers. My parent's would get buttermilk
from the Mandan Creamery for food for them. I remember when they picked
feathers from one hundred birds a day to be shipped out for the Thanksgiving
holiday. After that we began losing birds to thieves. We had to put up wires
and buzzers, but could never catch the thieves. One night alone we lost over
two hundred birds.

My parents became discouraged after that and went into milking, at what was the
Smith place, which we rented.

In 1934, my Dad took sick and died of cancer in 1935. He was 46 years old. My
mother then had an auction sale and went to work at the Selfridge Post Office
with John Nagel. She worked there from 1936-1939, until she got a job at the
Workmen's Compensation Office in Bismarck.

She worked in Bismarck until her retirement. Mother later moved to West Point,
California with her brother Jack Maclachlan. She stayed there for a few years,
then returned to Bismarck. Mother passed away in 1975.

Mother and Dad had three sons:

Ben was born in Osseo, Wisconsin in 1917, during a visit to Dad's parents. Ben
attended school in Selfridge and Wahpeton, N.D. He married Verna Johnson in
Sidney, Montana. Ben and Verna still live in Sidney, where he owns a business.
They have a son Wayne, who has three children. Tom was born at the farm in
1919. He attended school in Selfridge. Tom joined the Navy and served in the
Navy for twenty years. He retired in Jacksonville, Florida. Tom is married to
the former Anne Nugent. Bill was born at the farm in 1921. I attended school at
Selfridge. I later spent some time in the CCC Camp at Foxholm and also spent a
few years in the Army. I married Elaine Frishman in 1941. We have two children:
Gary, who has four children and Gayla, who has three children.
Bill York

Picture - Mike Engel standing next to their 7 passenger Nash Car. Steve Engel
sitting in the car. The car had two folding seats that folded into the back of
the front seat when not in use.

Picture - Phillip and Elizabeth Erker.

Picture - Joe Heiser, Jim Forgerty, Art Rott and Adam Klingler.

Picture - Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hepper

MORE SELFRIDGE PIONEERS

Picture - Mrs. Elias [Helga] Sandland.

Picture - Taken in 1920. L to R: Abe Disrud, World War I Veteran William
Heiser, Spanish American Veteran Bill Pamplin, Civil War Veteran.

Picture - John Briske perfected "Quality Wheat" while living in the Selfridge
area. This picture taken in 1929.

Picture - Rudolph Hepper.

Picture - Mr. and Mrs. George Hettich.

Picture - Taken in 1922 as newly weds, Cecil and Hayden Bailey.

Picture - Hayden Bailey with his 1530 International Tractor.

Picture - Annie Hinton

Picture - Joe Walker.

Picture - Anton Engel, next to his Avery

Picture - Tractor and plow.

Picture - Vern York binding grain near Selfridge in the late 20's.

Family History

"Not to know what happened before we were born is to remain perpetually a
child. For what is the worth of human life unless it is woven into the life of
our ancestors by the records of history." ...
Cicero

"I know some highly educated men who were barely able to state the names of
their grandparents, and were unable to tell me the names of their great -
grandparents or anything significant about their lives. And yet you and I are
composed of two parents, four grandparents and eight great - grandparents....
Your forebears live in you, and you know nothing about them."
Ludwig Finckh

A family genealogy give identity and personality to scattered forces and makes
the interlinking of lives more real, natural, and helpful and is a memorial of
lasting value, far more permanent and intelligent than tombstones.
Karl Lacher

Picture - Lyle Altringer

LYLE ALTRINGER
I was born on August 13, 1940 to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Altringer. I'm originally
from Devils Lake.

I was associated with the Selfridge Community when I was hired as
Superintendent of the Selfridge Public School system from 1972-78. I also did
coaching of the basketball team.

I lived in town and rented the house on the corner where Paul Schell's used to
live. From there I moved west of Selfridge on the Joe Mosset farm, to the fresh
country air. During my stay in Selfridge, I participated with the Volunteer
Fire Department and I was Scoutmaster of the Wildlife Club.

My memories of Selfridge is the friendliness and helpfulness of the people
there and the scholastic ability of the students. Also the impact of having
foreign exchange students coming in to town and having the people accept them
so rapidly. I had two exchange students staying with me, Juan and Jamie. Both
were seniors from Columbia, South America. We still stay in touch with each
other.

The special community events that I remember is the Annual Fireman's Supper and
Dance. I feel that the event brought the entire area together to enjoy the
event. Also, the All School Reunion was the best school reunion I have attended
and it was very well organized. I also remember the blizzards of 77-78, when
students lived for weeks in town because roads were blocked and school buses
didn't run for months. Also, I remember the many prairie fires with the "old"
fire truck that never worked. There has been many improvements in Selfridge;
the Fire Department and the school system is evident of that.

My philosophy of life to share is that people should remember that the youth
should have a say in things that affect them and their future. Getting young
adults interested enough in the future of Selfridge so as to run for town
boards and work on the projects is a big step to the advancement of Selfridge.
If you are not putting in any time, effort or money into anything, you
shouldn't expect anything back.

There have been many people who have been an asset to Selfridge. I remember
when I had to beg Jim Gross to coach and teach because he didn't know if he was
going to complete college to teach. Now he is one of the top coaches in the
state and an excellent teacher. Two sentimental things I can remember are (1)
Miles Utter as editor of the Selfridge Journal and (2) Jim Waliser as the ever
faithful Fire Chief and driver of Old #1.
Lyle Altringer

Picture - Gladys and Ted.

TED AND GLADYS [BERGAN] BACHMEIER
Ted Bachmeier was born March 14, 1902 to Joseph and Otilia (Dirk) Bachmeier. He
moved to the Selfridge area about the mid 1930's, about the same time as his
wife. He married Gladys Bergan in 1937, the daughter of Gullick N. and Julia 0.
(Moen)

Bergan. Gladys and Ted made their first home on a small farm just west of the
railroad tracks (once known as the Oster Place). Ted became employed by the
Bill Ostrum. Ranch for a few years and he and his family lived on that ranch
before moving into Selfridge in 1944 when Gladys became employed as
postmistress. They lived in the quarters above the post office. Later on they
bought a home next to Joe Froelich where they lived until leaving Selfridge in
1977.

Ted worked at a number of jobs while living in Selfridge. He ran a dray service
delivering milk back in the thirties. He served as city cop and justice-of-the-
peace. He also worked for the Milwaukee Railroad and then for Merchant Lumber
and Implement. When Merchant sold the lumber yard to Joe Mosset, Ted went along
with the business as one of the "fixtures."

Ted retired in 1967 and Gladys retired ten years later in 1977. They moved to
McClusky, N. Dak. and later in 1978 they moved to Mandan, N. Dak., until
Gladys's death in February of 1983. Ted moved into a retirement home at
McClusky in 1983 and in July of 1984 he moved to the Missouri Slope Nursing
Home in Bismarck where he still resides at this time. Ted was a member of the
K.C. Club and also served as Grand Knight. Gladys belonged to the Christian
Mothers and Selfridge Homemakers Club. Gladys and Ted are the parents of three
children, Julie, Mark and Gary.

Julie Ann [Bachmeier] Klein - Julie was born in 1938 and is a 1956 graduate of
Selfridge High School. She married Anton Klein, the son of John and Theresa
(Fischer) Klein. They are making their home at McClusky, N. Dak. where Julie is
a homemaker and Tony is a Star Route Mail Carrier and serves as County
Superintendent of Schools. They have 6 children, Patrick, Antoinette, Shane,
Tracy, DelRae, and Kerri.

Mark Joseph Bachmeier - Mark was born in 1952 and attended high school at the
Abbey in Richardton, N. Dak. He died on March 24, 1971.

Gary Andrew Bachmeier - Gary was born in 1946 and attended high school in both
Wishek and Linton. Gary entered the Marine Corp. approximately 1969 and was
stationed at Camp Pendelton, Georgia. His tour of duty was in Viet Nam and was
discharged September of 1970. He married Paula Schantzenbach, the daughter of
Ervie and Mary Lou (Hempel) Schanzenbach. Gary and Paula are making their home
at North Platte, Nebraska where Gary works for the Nebraska Power Co. and Paula
is employed by the Holiday Inn. They have three children, Melissa, Ted, and
Angela.
Julie (Bachmeier) Klein

Picture - Arleen and Glen Bahm family.

GLEN AND ARLENE [KELSTROM] BAHM
Glen was born April 19, 1930, to Henry and Hulda (Amundson) Bahm. As a young
man he grew up in the Flasher area. Glen attended a Flasher country school.

Arlene was born on March 5, 1934 to Floyd and Hilda (Lick) Kelstrom. Arlene
grew up in the Flasher area and attended a Flasher country school and also
Flasher High School.

Glen and Arlene were married on July 25, 1951. They lived north of Flasher for
one year until the fall of 1952. That fall they bought the Major McLaughlin
Ranch south of Shields. Glen and Arlene were engaged in farming and ranching.
Glen passed away in 1963. Arlene and children remained on the farm and
continued to run the farming and ranching operation. The children are:

Lee Bahm was born February 3, 1952. He lives in Bismarck and works for Melroe
Division. He married Mary Storick of Mandan on July 17, 1972. They have two
children Jeffrey, born February 12, 1975 and Jennifer, born May 8, 1979.

Kenneth Bahm was born in March of 1953. He married Virginia Storick of Mandan
in 1973. They bought the home place and are presently living there. They have
three children, Gina, born June 4, 1974, Glen, born August 4, 1977, and Amanda,
born May 6, 1980.

Glenda [Bahm] Gross was born June 13, 1955. She married Ron Gross of Shields.
They live on the parents farm, the John Gross'. They have two boys, Toby, born
August 31, 1978 and Richard (Ricky), born November 3, 1981.

Allan Bahm was born August 27, 1957. Allan lives at Carson and manages the
Bowling Alley. He married Brenda Bohrer of Carson. She lives in Mandan and
works at Bismarck. They have one daughter Ashley, born August 28, 1981.

Kevin Bahm was born April 1, 1969. He lives at home and is attending Fort Yates
School.

Arlene and Kevin still live on the home place at Shields, North Dakota. Arlene
Bahm

Be yourself--but be your best self. Dare to be different and to follow your own
star.

Picture - Ray and Emma Barchenger.

RAY AND EMMA [HEPPER] BARCHENGER
Emma Hepper was born in 1931 on her parents farm west of Selfridge in Sioux
County. She is the daughter of Rudolph and Rose (Mattis) Hepper. Emma attended
country school (Goehring) near the family farm in the Lincoln District. She
recalls some of her growing up memories.

"Before I started school, I would ride with Pa in the one horse bob-sleigh
during the winter months when he took the older kids to school. He would pick
up Helen Hepper and the Geigle children on the way and took everyone to school.
This is a very pleasant memory for me."

"My very first teacher was Mrs. John Nagel and there were only two of us in the
first grade. There was Richard Goehring and myself. Other teachers I had were
Bertha Lee, Shirley Krosch and Carol Whipple, among others. The school was only
a one room school house with a coal stove in the rear of the room. In our
family, there were so many of us, that Mom would pack our lunch altogether in a
big black soup kettle. We usually got a ride to school by Pa with the team and
wagon so no one had to carry the kettle to school. On the way home in the
evening it was a different story. We all walked home and no one wanted to carry
the kettle home, so most of the time it usually got kicked home."

"When I was about twelve years old, our family moved east of Selfridge where I
finished school in the Goose Camp Country School. I moved to Bismarck at the
age of eighteen and worked at the St. Alexius Hospital in central service. It
was at this time that I met my husband, Ray Barchenger, through friends, while
he was working at the Mandan Pioneer as a printer. Ray was born in Minot and is
the son of Edgar and Edith (Forbes) Barchenger. We courted for a year then got
married October 22, 1952 in Mandan.

Just previous to our marriage, Ray had joined the United States Air Force. We
were married when he was home on his first leave. He took his training at
Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and then was stationed in New York. After we
were married, Ray left for New York and I continued to live and work in Mandan
until January when I went to New York to be with him. When Ray finished his Air
Force duty, we moved back to Minot, North Dakota and Ray worked as a printer at
the Minot Daily News.

In 1961, we moved to Wishek, North Dakota where Ray bought the Wishek Star. We
also farmed and had cattle, plus a share in the local elevator at Wishek, along
with the printing shop. We were really very, very busy with not much spare
time. While in the printing shop, we improved the business and moved from a
small building to a much larger one with better and newer equipment. We finally
sold the print shop and gradually sold out the farming and ranching business
and our share in the elevator and moved to Bismarck in 1976.

"In Bismarck, Ray worked for the state in the North Dakota Highway Department
Print Shop. I also worked during this time, at St. Vincent's Nursing Home in
the Dietary Department. At the present time, we are living in Williston, North
Dakota where Ray is employed as a printer at the Mercy Hospital. I also work at
the hospital. We are the parents of seven children."

Boyd Barchenger attended school in Wishek and Lehr, North Dakota. At the
present time, he lives in Belfield, N. Dak. where he works as a crane operator.
He married Kelly Scott of Williston and they have one daughter, Nicole.

Linda Barchenger attended elementary and high school in Wishek and Lehr and
graduated from Minot State College. At the present time she is living in Salem,
Oregon and is an Administrator for a Group Home.

Donna [Barchenger] Ruff is a graduate of Lehr High School. She married Scott
Ruff and they live in Hyshem, Montana where Scott works for the railroad. Donna
and Scott have two girls, Crystal and Rebecca.

Charlene Barchenger is a 1977 graduate of Bismarck High School. She is single
and lives and works in Austin, Texas.

Jay Barchenger graduated from Century High School in Bismarck in 1981. He is
now attending Williston State College majoring in sales. He also works part
time for Jerry Harmon Motors as a sales person.

Robert Barchenger attends Williston grade school in the fifth grade.
Emma (Hepper) Barchenger

Picture - Mary Bateman.

MARY BATEMAN
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clair and Fannie (Sitting Bear) Evertt on September 14,
1918 was a girl, who they named Mary Everett. Mr. and Mrs. Everett were Native
Americans, belonging to the Arikara tribe from the Fort Berthold Reservation.

Mr. Clair Everett attended Carlyle Institute in Pennsylvania. After his father
died he returned to his family's farm near Nishu, a village now covered by the
Garrison Dam. Clair Everett's farm contained cattle, sheep, hogs, horses and
other domestic livestock. He was a diversified farmer, in that he raised wheat,
corn, oats and other cereal crops. After being relocated, Mr. and Mrs. Everett
moved to White Shield, where he was employed with the N.D. State Highway
Department. Clair Everett also served on the Tribal Council. Fannie Sitting
Bear Everett was a housewife who raised six children while helping her husband
farm. The Everett's three sons were all in the service to their country. Hugh
and Lloyd were in the army and Ted was in the Navy.

Fannie (Sitting Bear) Everett was the daughter of the Arikara Chief (Sitting
Bear) and the granddaughter of the famous Chief Son-of-the-Star.

Mary Everett was born to that marriage and she attended boarding school at
Bismarck for six years and completed her elementary education at the Catholic
Indian Mission at Elbowoods, N.D. She also attended high school at Huskell
Institute at Lawrence, Kansas.

In August of 1938, Mary Everett married Jackson Ripley. They farmed and ranched
seven miles southwest of White Shield. Three children were born to them.

Isabel [Ripley] Medchill was born on October 19, 1945. She has her Master's
Degree in Social Work and is employed in the public school system in Colorado
Springs, Colo. She is married to a social worker and they have two daughters,
Lisa and Kimberly.

David Ripley was born to them on September 12, 1948. He has received degrees
from UND and Notre Dame University at South Bend, Indiana. He is currently
teaching at Fort Yates Elementary School. David has two sons, Jackson and
Daniel.

Kathryn Marie was born to them on November 1, 1952. Kathryn received her B.S.
degree from UND and is teaching at Fort Yates Elementary School. Kathryn
married Rodney Froelich and they have two girls, Joy and Jo and two sons, Lance
and Chase.

In 1954 Mary moved to Sacramento, California and attended nursing school. After
graduation in 1957, she was employed as a nurse at St. Mary's Catholic Hospital
at Long Beach. In the summer of 1966 she returned to N.D. to work at the
Bismarck Hospital where she worked until retiring in 1982. At that time she
moved to Selfridge to the Senior Citizens Home, where she could be near her son
and his children and her youngest daughter and her family.
Mary Bateman

GEORGE AND DIANE [ROBERSON] BECKER
George was born December 12, 1940 at Mandan. He attended elementary school at
the St. Philomena Parochial School in Selfridge and graduated from Selfridge
High School in 1958. He also took flying lessons at Mandan and flew mostly for
pleasure and checking the cattle. He wanted to be a commercial pilot but his
love for ranching wouldn't permit it.

George married Diane Roberson on September 5, 1970. She is the daughter of
Ramus and Ardeth (Breen) Roberson. They live on a ranch north of Selfridge and
have just built a new home recently. George, along with his brother Patrick,
have taken over the home ranch since 1974. Dianne works at St. Bernard's
Mission School as a head cook. They have one son, Patrick.
Julia Becker

Picture - Diane, Patrick, George.

Picture - Herb Becker family.

HERBERT AND VICTORIA [WELITTO] BECKER
Herb was born September 23, 1942 at Mandan and is the son of Joseph and Julia
(Tischmak) Becker. He is a 1961 graduate of Fort Yates High School and also a
1967 graduate of UND in Grand Forks. He also graduated from Lubbock, Texas with
a degree in 1971. He served in the Army from October of 1961 to September of
1963, taking his basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado and was stationed at
Frankfurt, Germany.

On February 1, 1968, Herb married Victoria Wellito, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Wellito of Cuba, New Mexico. Herbert and Vicky live at Albuquerque,
New Mexico and since 1980, Herb has been trial attorney for the Department of
Justice in the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico. His expertise is in water
law and Indian law. He tries water cases on behalf of Indian Tribes in New
Mexico and Arizona, as well as water claims on behalf of various federal
agencies.

Herbert and Vicky had three daughters. An adopted daughter Karen, is a med
student at the University of North Dakota and the other two daughters are
Bidtah and Nonabah.
Julia Becker

Picture - Joe and Julia Becker.

JOSEPH AND JULIA [TISCHMAK] BECKER
Joe was born April 10, 1912 at Rugby, N. Dak., the son of Jacob and Barbara
(Schall) Becker. He married Julia Tischmak on September 2, 1937 at St. Annes
Chapel in Bismarck. Julia was born August 10, 1918 and is the daughter of
Emanuel and Margaret (Harsche) Tischmak.

Originally, we both came from Shields, North Dakota where we worked for Ben
Zweifel before we were married. Ben had a grocery store and restaurant. Joe was
doing the trucking for them and I worked in the restaurant as a cook. The
restaurant was open from sun up till after midnight, seven days a week. I got
$7.50 a week and room and board and Joe got $18.00 a month and room and board.
The country was just coming out of the depression, so we were all in the same
boat. We decided to come to Selfridge to make our way.

This was in September of 1937 when we moved to Selfridge after our marriage. We
moved into a small house just southwest of the elevator. We worked for Joe's
dad (Jacob Becker) who at that time, owned the bar and restaurant which he had
purchased from Alfred Herfindahl, and is now the K.C. Hall. Joe then worked for
the state highway department in the spring of 1938 and we moved to Fort Yates
while he was employed for the highway department. At that time, the country
roads were all gravel so there were long stretches of road to blade. Due to a
change of administration, he lost that job in 1939, and in the fall, we moved
back to Selfridge and lived with Joe's parents who had leased the hotel from a
Mrs. Schneider. After that, we lived on Joe's dads farm. That winter, Joe had
the dray line besides other odd jobs. In 1940, Joe bought some land and also
purchased the bar from Joe's Dad. Joe farmed and I took care of the bar during
the day. We moved into the living quarters which were in the basement.

We didn't own the bar business very long and sold it to Pete Feist and Joe Volk
in 1941. By this time, Joe's dad wanted out of his Confectionery business that
he owned right next door to the bar. Earlier he had purchased this
confectionery store from Ed and Rose Prewitt. We bought that business from Mr.
Becker and now, once again, we owned a business. About this same time, Joe
bought the Standard Oil Garage. Joe did the repair work while Ralph Hinton
delivered bulk gas for Standard Oil. They also had the Ford Car and Truck
franchise. In the winter of 1942, Joe locked the garage and went to Tacoma,
Washington to work in the shipyards. He came back the following spring of 1943
and opened the garage again. We moved into the home that is just south of the
Farmers Union Station.

We then moved into the living quarters that were in the rear of the building
which housed our Becker's Confectionery. By this time, we had three boys and
two of my sisters staying with us while they attended school in Selfridge. All
the small towns were prospering in the early forties. There wasn't a lot of
money yet though. There were no black top roads yet and people didn't all have
cars, but there are a lot of fond memories from our small town. Now all the
small towns seem to be at a stand still or folding up with the economy. Our
biggest entertainment was the weekly dances. Each town had a dance hall and
Selfridge was no different. The music was good and intermission was at 12
o'clock. In the confectionery, we served 10c hamburgers and usually had to fry
a bunch of hamburgers ahead of time, as we were generally swamped during the
intermission. Our coffee was only 5c a cup at that time. We were the only place
open for lunch and everyone came. After lunch, everyone went back to the dance
until the band quit at 2 o'clock in the morning.

My grandparents George and Barbara Harsche, retired and moved into Selfridge in
the late thirties. They lived to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary here
in Selfridge around 1945. I hosted a dinner for them in the Confectionery
store. They died in the 40's and early 50's and are buried here in Selfridge.

Joe's parents owned the home which George and Alvina Walker now live in. They
had purchased this home from Alton Ellingson some years back. Becker's left
Selfridge in 1944 and moved to Yakima, Washington, then moved back to Bismarck
and retired in 1946. In 1950, Mr. Becker had a stroke and lived an invalid the
last five years of his life. He couldn't walk or talk and passed away May 12,
1956. His wife, Barbara, lived in the St. Vincent's Nursing Home the last seven
years of her life and passed away there in August of 1983.

Later we quit the confectionery business and went into groceries in the same
building. It was called Becker's Cash Market. In 1946 we sold our business to
Joe and Eva Volk and took the Volk home in trade. This home is now owned by
S.A. Collis. Joe worked in his garage and I worked as an assistant postal clerk
with Gladys Bachmeier. I also worked part time as a checker for B.L. Smestad.

As the years went by, Joe was more interested in farming than in running a
business. In 1946, after selling the grocery business, we purchased the ranch
fifteen miles northeast of Selfridge from Ed and Rose Prewitt. Lydia and Val
Jochim lived on that ranch until 1950. In 1951 we bought the Harry Whipple farm
and moved out of Selfridge in December of 1951. At this time, we sold the
garage to Joe Froelich. We had a lot of snow that winter and had to take the
kids to school with a tractor. At that time, there was not the snow removal
equipment that there is now.

The farm we now live on is located six miles north of Selfridge. We had a dairy
business on this farm until 1965, when the family started college and we quit
the dairy business. We only had Patrick and George at home and the boys weren't
too fond of milking cows. With our son, George's help on the ranch, we were
able to educate the rest of the family that wanted different careers.

Among the hassles of ranching was the round up and branding usually the last
part of May while the calves were small. In the early years, there was no
electricity and a fire had to be built to heat the branding irons. Then the
sorting took place; cows from the calves. The kids would push a calf into a
chute which then served as a table upon which they branded, vaccinated and
dehorned. It was a slow process.

In the later years and at the present, electric branding irons came into being
which made things a little easier. Also, the herds got larger and we had to
have more help. By now, the boys were bigger and they did the roping and drug
the calves out and four or five calves would be down at one time. There would
he two guys on each calf while other guys proceeded to brand, vaccinate and
castrate the calf. They could do several in minutes. Sometimes, the branding
crew would be in the forties, with the women and children.

I used to start preparing for branding day, several days ahead of time, to be
sure to have enough food for the gang. The men would all go from neighbor to
neighbor until all the calves in all the herds would be done. Now they have the
portable corrals, goose neck trailers and modern equipment. The men can work a
bunch of calves almost anyplace where the herd is pastured. Through this work,
there are a number of boys that are first class ropers. One in particular, is
Speed Jochim, as be started at a very young age.

In August of 1965 Father Lambert Phillips from St. Bernards Mission in Fort
Yates, talked me into going to work for him at the school as a teachers aide. I
worked there eight years and also was the house keeper at the rectory. It was a
wonderful experience. While I worked there, I also took G.E.D. courses and
received my high school diploma. I then took college courses in social work at
Fort Yates Community College.

The Sioux County Social Services allowed me to go to Devils Lake in 1975 to
earn my Homemaker Social Services Certificate which I really enjoyed. That same
spring I bad the honor to be chosen, through Farmers Union, as a delegate from
Sioux County, for a "ladies fly-in" to Washington, D.C. to attend meetings and
sessions with our State Senators and Congressmen.

In 1976, I went to work for Lloyd Martinson at Lloyd's Super Valu as a produce
manager and in time I was promoted to assistant manager of the store. It was a
very interesting experience, as the staff turnover was beyond belief as Fort
Yates is a different culture than I was used to. I retired in August of 1983.

I belonged to the Selfridge Homemakers Club, the St. Philomena Altar Society
and also taught CCD classes for St. Philomena. I also belonged to a ladies
poker club which I really enjoyed and we all had so much fun. Joe has been
Republican Committee Chairman for Sioux County and Judge in the Selfridge
Precinct for a number of years. He also served as Director on the West River
Telephone Company board for twenty years and served as Sioux County Chairman on
the Water Commission since it's organization.

We have farmed and ranched in the Selfridge area for twenty five years and have
lived in this community forty eight years this fall of 1985. We have had both
good and bad experiences in that time. My most memorable and fun time of my
life is the trip I took with my five sisters to Hawaii in 1974. We were there
ten days and enjoyed every minute of it.

We have an annual family reunion on the last Sunday in July at the Sertoma Park
in Bismarck on the Tischmak, Harsche, Gross and Werlinger families. We keep in
touch with relatives, friends and neighbors which is very interesting. Joe and
I are the parents of five children.

Theodore Becker who lives in Williston, North Dakota with his family. George
Becker who lives on a ranch north of Selfridge with his family. Herb Becker who
lives in New Mexico with his family. Patrick Becker lives on a ranch north of
Selfridge with his wife and two boys. Joyce [Becker] Hinman lives in Bismarck
with her family.
Julia Becker

PATRICK AND JUDY [HEPPER] BECKER
Patrick Lee Becker married Judy Jane (Hepper) Becker on September 3, 1977. They
have two sons, Monte Joseph born March 30, 1980 and Jarrod Lee born December
19, 1982. The Beckers have made their home eighteen miles northeast of
Selfridge since the time of their marriage.

Picture - Pat Becker family.

Patrick was born on July 24, 1953 to Joseph and Julia (Tischmak) Becker. Judy
is the daughter of Calvin and Letha (Moser) Hepper born November 13, 1956.

Pat attended grade school at the St. Philomena school. After graduating from
Fort Yates Public High School, Pat attended college at UND Grand Forks and
received a BS degree from Mary College at Bismarck in Business administration.
Pat presently is in the ranching business with his brother, George.

Graduating from the Selfridge Public High School in 1975, Judy attended college
at NDSU Fargo for 2 years. The summer of 1977, Judy began working for the ASCS
office. She then trained for the manager's position in 1983 and presently
manages the Sioux County ASCS office located in Selfridge.

Living on a ranch in a small community, it's hard not to be involved in
community activities. Involvement in community activities provide an outlet
from home. Pat is a member of the Selfridge Jaycees. He has also served as a
supervisor to the FmHA Board. Judy has been active in the Selfridge Betterment
Club, the 1981 All-Class Reunion Committee, Women's softball team and served as
secretary on the Steering Committee of the 1986 Selfridge Jubilee.

Judy writes: "Since our marriage, one event I remember that happened to this
area was the drought of 1980 and 1981. The rains just never came in the spring
of 1980 and it remained basically dry until late-spring of 1981. To top if off,
Mt. St. Helens blew up and dropped volcanic ash from Washington to the Dakotas
in the early spring of 1980. Many ranchers had to purchase hay and feed grain
to feed their cattle that winter.

Another event that takes me back, was during the mid to late 60's. I'm
uncertain as to what year. It was a time when the whole country's college
campuses and schools as well, were in an uprise. They were voicing their right
to be heard and to demonstrate. The Selfridge students were no different when
the Selfridge school system decided to turn the clocks ahead to Central Time.
The students disagreed and staged a demonstration outside the school in
protest. Needless to say, the demonstration did work. The clock was turned back
to Mountain Time, and the students also received a 3-day vacation of which one
of these demonstrators painted the buildings on her dad's farm."
Judy Becker

Remember--It is not necessary to blow out someone else's light in order to make
your own shine.

Picture - Theodore Becker.

THEODORE BECKER
Ted was born December 2, 1938 at Mandan and is the son of Joseph and Julia
(Tischmak) Becker. He graduated from the Abbey at Richardton, North Dakota in
1956. His early education was in the St. Philomena Parochial School here in
Selfridge. After his high school graduation, Ted attended UND at Grand Forks
and graduated in 1962. He served in the Merchant Marines from January of 1959
and was stationed in San Diego, California. He received his medical discharge
in February of 1959.

Ted married Alice Capauch of Grand Forks and they were later divorced in 1978.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Capauch of Grand Forks. At the present
time, Ted is living in Williston, North Dakota and is vice-president of an
insurance firm there. For ten years prior to this, he taught school in Rugby
and Williston and then worked for Provident Life Insurance Company.  Ted has
two daughters, Carol and Corrine who are living with him in Williston.
Julia Becker

FLORIAN AND REGINA [MOSSET] BERGER
Regina Mosset, the daughter of Ferdinand and Magdelena (Richter) Mosset, was
born October 6, 1926 on her parents farmstead six miles west of Selfridge. Her
childhood years were spent on this farm and attending rural school only two
miles away. Her childhood was one of hard work gathering wood, doing chores,
and helping in the fields when she was needed. When Regina was thirteen, her
mother passed away leaving her to manage the house for her father and two
brothers.

Besides all the hard work, there were fun times too - the Saturday night
dances, playing cards, playing baseball with frozen horse manure, and then
there were the weekly Sunday family, get- togethers.

Regina met Florian Berger at the Selfridge Church Fair and nine months later on
July 8, 1947, they were married in Selfridge. They lived in Selfridge for the
first two years with Florian working for Rue Construction and the State Highway
Department before moving to Bismarck in the fall of 1949. Florian's first
employment in Bismarck was with Ulmer Motors and Universal Motors and then in
1951 he started at Bismarck Grocery as a truck driver for sixteen years.

Picture - Florian Berger family.

Regina was busy raising her family those first years of marriage and took her
first job away from home in 1962 when she went to work at the State Highway
Department lunchroom where she was responsible for the lunch counter until 1970
and began babysitting for a neighbor in 1971. Regina now baby-sits for her
grandchildren. Florian started working for Super Valu Warehouse in 1967 and is
still with them at the present time. They are the parents of three children.

Melvin Berger lives in Dickinson, North Dakota where he is employed by
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. He has two children Holly and Corey.

Marcella (Berger] Heinert was born October 6, 1950 in Bismarck. Marcy married
Marvin Heinert and they live in Bismarck where Marvin is a CPA partner with
Orser, Olson and St. Peter and Marcella works as a secretary for the Water and
Power Resources Service. They have three children, Stacy, Casey and Kelly Ann.

Allen Berger was born February 23, 1954. He married Karen Olson on May 16, 1981
and they are living in Bismarck where Allen works for Fargo Paint and Glass as
an estimator. They have one daughter, Lindsey born April 5, 1983.
Regina Berger

HOWARD H. AND MILDRED [ANDERSON] BIGGER
Howard was born April 4, 1909 at Freedom, Indiana to Samuel W. and Cornelia
"Belle" (Keller) Bigger. He came to Sioux County with his parents in 1923 and
the family settled on the present Paul Haider farm northwest of Selfridge. He
received his public school diploma from Fort Yates School in 1925. He lived
with his parents on their farm until he homesteaded on his own place one mile
south of the family farm. He paid the government $2.50 per acre and a $14.00
filing fee. This was 160 acres and this is where he built his first home.

Howard was working for Fred Port doing farm work when he met his wife, Mildred
Agnes Anderson, who was staying with the Ports while she was teaching school in
the Porcupine School District in 1931. They were married July 1, 1932 at
Finley, North Dakota. Mildred is the daughter of Ralph E. and Grace E. (Still)
Anderson.

Picture - Mildred and Howard.

She was born February 20, 1908 at Portland, North Dakota. Mildred graduated
from Hope High School in 1928 and attended North Dakota State Teachers College
at Valley City. She taught one year in her home town of Sherbrooke, then in
Sioux County.

After their marriage, Mildred and Howard lived with his parents for a very
short time, on the same farm but in a separate house. They then moved into the
house on his homestead. Mildred continued to teach after their marriage.

Howard and Mildred were married in the early years of the depression, when the
rough times hit everyone hard. To bring in extra income for the family, Howard
worked on WPA. building county and township roads. The roads were all built by
hand and it wasn't easy. In the winter it was so terribly cold and the ground
was frozen so hard it had to be dug with a pick. The dry years and no crops
finally took it's toll, and in 1936, the Bigger family pulled up stakes and
went to Hollydale, California, where the chances of Howard finding a job with
better pay, was much better.

Howard went out west, "cold turkey"; no job or prospects. He found work with
the General Motors Corporation in Southgate. There were 4000 people standing in
line at the gate of GMC, all trying to get a job. Howard was one of the lucky
ones. He had prior experience in body work when he worked for Collis and
Ellingson in Selfridge before his marriage. This was in the 1920's and he
received $75 a month, which was good wages in those days. He worked at General
Motors until 1942, when he took a leave from GMC and went to work for BMI in
Las Vegas. GMC had started making war craft and the money wasn't as good as the
construction work in Las Vegas.

The Bigger family returned to Selfridge in 1948 and Howard went into
partnership with Collis called Collis & Bigger, with a Chevrolet franchise.
George Walker Jr. eventually bought Collis share of the partnership and the
business became Bigger & Walker. The business burned to the ground in 1952 and
was built new the following year. This was another Chevrolet and auto body
garage. Often times, there were cars that didn't sell well in this part of the
country, but would bring premium prices on the west coast. Howard would get
some drivers together and they would drive these cars to California and sell
them for top prices. These trips were made often by Howard.

When the family lived in Selfridge during these years, Mildred taught school in
the Selfridge Public School and also in Goose Camp school. In 1948, her wages
at Selfridge Public was $250 per month and she taught 1, 2, 3 and 4th grades.
While teaching in the country school of Goose Camp, she had to perform
janitorial work for the school in addition to her teaching. That was the
policies of the country schools in those days.

In 1962, Howard turned his share of the partnership in the Chevrolet Garage
over the George Walker Jr. He then worked for a short time for Banek in
McLaughlin, S. Dak. selling machinery. When the United Tribes opened up in
Bismarck, he became employed as an instructor in body work for the Bendicks
Corporation. He semi-retired in 1974 and started his body shop here in
Selfridge called Howard's Repair, until his full retirement in 1984 and body
shop went out of business. He continues to make his home in Selfridge, North
Dakota. Mildred passed away September 8, 1981 in San Diego, California. Howard
and Mildred have five children.

Picture - Tim, Sharon, Jack, JoAnne, Marlene.

Marlene G. [Bigger] Miles was born in 1935. She married Edgar Baker and they
have four children, Terry, Cherie, Brian and Tamara. Marlene remarried to
Daniel Miles in 1967. They are living in West Chester, Ohio where Dan is Vice
President of Standard Publishing.

Joanne J. [Bigger] Wichary was born in 1936. She married Hans Wichary in 1962.
They have one child, Hans Scott. Joanne lives in San Diego, California where
she is a teacher specializing in physical education.

J. Jack H. Bigger was born in 1938. He married Marie Vollmuth, the daughter of
Albin and Elizabeth (Klingler) Vollmuth of Selfridge. They have three children,
Del, Eric, and Michael. Jack is currently living in Long Beach, California.

Sharon Belle Bigger was born in 1941 and is a 1959 Selfridge High School
graduate. She is currently living in Long Beach, California where she works for
Hitachi Sales Corporation. Sharon has one child, Dana Marie.

Thomas R. Bigger was born in 1944 at Southgate, California. He attended
Selfridge Public School and graduated from Fort

Picture - Howard Bigger, Darrell and Jackie Bigger, Carol Vaulters.

Yates High School. He entered the U.S. Army and served at Fort Bliss, Texas and
Fort Sills. He married Joyce Cockley and they have three children, Cameron,
Shannon and Chad. He remarried to Carol York in 1978 and they are presently
living in Ventura, California.

Howard has two more children, Jacqueline Bigger born 1969 and lives in
Selfridge attending High School and Darrel Bigger born 1970. These children are
living in Selfridge with their father.
Sharon Bigger
Howard Bigger

Picture - Mildred Bigger.

MILDRED BIGGER
Strong. She was strong. Born at a time when it took strength to survive, she
developed strength. Gentle strength, quiet strength.  Becoming an orphan in her
teens, suddenly having adult responsibilities took strength. Helping to keep
the family together took strength. She had that strength. That and more. She
could do that, finish school, go on to college and hold a job on the side. Her
brothers and sisters, many of whom are here today, are still a close family,
and she helped keep them that way.

Beginning her marriage and her family in a tiny homesteader's shack on a harsh
Dakota prairie took strength as well as courage, tenacity and fortitude.
Surviving there, in the midst of the Great Depression took strength. Again, she
was not found lacking. She had the strength, and will and at the same time she
was able to disguise macaroni so Daddy wouldn't know that was what he was
having for dinner for the fifth day in a row was indicative of that.

The horror of World War II which left not one person on the face of the earth
unaffected, brought out her strength again. By this time there were five
children, and somehow she managed to keep them all clean, well-fed, happily
active and healthy as she gently, and lovingly guided them down the path of
life. No task was too much for her if it was for her children. There was none
of the "Wait until your Dad comes home", if a child wanted help to build a tree
house, dig an underground tunnel, or put together a go-cart out of orange
crates, she could do it, and she did do it, using her strength, even at a time
when it was fashionable for ladies to be frail and weak.

There was a freshness about her, a zest for life. Always new worlds to conquer,
new things to try. Busy. Busy. Not for her, ever, was an afternoon curled up on
the couch, watching the "soaps".

A small part of what America is all about, was this woman. She had the strength
of a pioneer, a will of iron, and always, her sense of humor. But above all,
love and care for others, is what made her so very special.

The disease, Alzheimer's Disease, which finally took her gradually and
unmercifully and unrelentingly took away from her all the things that made her
so unique. All but one. Not even this insidious disease was able to take her
strength. This remained. Her strength amazed the nurses, the doctors, her
guests. It was this aspect of her that you will remember, this busy, whirlwind
of a woman, with sparkling brown eyes, a happy smile and a ready laugh. For
this is the woman who was my mother.
Sharon Bigger

Picture - Emma [Oster] Bitz

EMMA [OSTER] BITZ
Emma Oster, the daughter of Alexander and Amelia Oster, graduated from
Selfridge High School in May of 1954. She gave the Salutory address at her
commencement program. After graduation, she attended the National School of
Business in Rapid City, S. Dak. and returned to Selfridge to work at the Fred
Rott Hardware. In 1957 she went to work in the accounts receivable department
at Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Co. at Flasher, N. Dak.

Emma married Marvin J. Bitz of Bowdle, South Dakota in 1959 and they moved to
Rapid City where Emma became employed at the J.C. Penney Store and later went
to work in the Rapid City Public Library from 1979 to 1984.

Emma and Marvin are currently still living in Rapid City and they have a son,
Shannon married to Klari Hanzlik. They also have one daughter, Kori Lee who is
deceased.
Emma (Oster) Bitz

Picture - Back: Charity, Ronald, Erick. Front: Travis, Charlene.

ERICK AND CHARLENE [WALKER] BLOCK
Charlene Marie Walker was born December 21, 1948 at Bismarck, N.D. to George W.
and Ruby (Buechler) Walker of Selfridge, N.D. Erick H. Block Jr., was born
September 5, 1947 at Bismarck, N.D. to Mr. and Mrs. Erick Block, Sr. of rural
Morristown, S.D.

Erick lived on a farm west of Selfridge where he attended a country school
until 1955. After his mother died, Eick moved with his father to McIntosh, S.D.
where he graduated from McIntosh High School in 1965. He is the youngest of
eight children. There were seven brothers and one sister.

Charlene was raised in Selfridge where she attended Selfridge Public School
until 1968. Charlene the second oldest of eighteen children and had twelve
brothers and five sisters. During her junior year in high school she met Erick
who was working at the Selfridge Cheese Plant.

On June 7, 1968 Erick and Charlene were married at McIntosh, S.D. They made
their home in McLaughlin where Erick was employed at Jundts Standard. In 1969
he went to work for the Cenex Oil Company where he is still employed. Charlene
has worked for Standing Rock Head Start in McLaughlin since 1978.

They have three children. Ronald Erick was born June 8, 1970, Charity Faith was
born April 22, 1972 and Travis Trent who was born January 11, 1974. Two
daughters died in infancy. They were Colette Marie and Tonya Mae Block.
Erick Block

ALLEN AND JOANN [WINGERTER] BLOTSKE
Allen was born August 20, 1950 to John and Mary (Riehl) Blotske. JoAnn is the
daughter of Pete and Ruth (Schmeichel) Wingerter. They were both raised in the
Selfridge area and graduated together in 1969.

After their marriage they made their home in Selfridge living next door to
JoAnn's parents. Allen worked for a construction crew and JoAnn operated and
the Unique Beauty Salon. Due to the nature of Allen's job, they moved to
Bismarck in 1975.

JoAnn writes about some of her memories of Selfridge "Allen and I were in the
same graduation class. There were 12 of us and we were all Catholics in a
public school. Uncle Jack Blotske's teen recreation center was a lot of fun for
the kids. The Church Fair's were an all day affair with the games for the kids
in the Wingerter Hall and Bingo for the adults in the KC Hall.  In the blizzard
of 1966 the snow banks were so big we had to dig steps in the side of the banks
to get to where we wanted to go.

Picture - Back: Chad, Allen, JoAnn, Troy. Front: Casey Jo.

The 1981 All-School Reunion will never be forgotten for us. Selfridge is small
and not everyone gets along, but if there is trouble someone is sure to help.
The town pulls together. Old things are gone forever and new things taking
their place. As long as new things are happening, Selfridge will be here
forever. The people of Selfridge should continue to be involved in community
events. If they want things to get done, they should do them and not just talk
about it."

JoAnn and Allen are the parents of three boys, Chad Allen born June 14, 1972,
Troy Michael born December 27, 1973 and Casey Jo born May 4, 1976.
JoAnn (Wingerter) Blotske

Picture - Standing: Marlene,  Jerry, Diane, Jim, Donna. Seated: Margaret,
Ferdinand, Karen.

FERDINAND AND MARGARET [ECKROTH] BLOTSKE
Ferdinand was the son of Joe Blotske and Theresa Jochim. He was born on
November 27, 1921. He attended the Selfridge Public High School and joined the
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC's) in April of 1939. In April of 1941 he
finished the two year term with the CCC's and returned home to help his parents
on the farm. Then in October of 1941, he rejoined the CCC's and worked in the
defense jobs at Camp Cook (now Vandenberg Missile Base) near Santa Maria,
California. He joined the Carpenters Union at Yuba City, California, where he
nailed rafters and sheet rock at Camp Beal. He was discharged with an excellent
government discharge as a barracks and field leader on December 7, 1941, the
same day as Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. He arrived home to again
help his parents with the farm chores.

In 1944, Ferdinand started farming with his dad. He then met Margaret Eckroth
at a dance in Shields in the fall of 1947. Margaret was born on December 15,
1930 and is the daughter of Joe P. Eckroth and Mary Wetsch. Ferdinand and
Margaret were engaged in April of 1948 and married on October 11, 1948 at
Solen.

They bought the old farm home place, which is 3-1/2 miles north of Selfridge,
in February of 1949 and ten years later they moved into Selfridge, after they
built a new ranch type home across from the Catholic Church. Ferdinand has
farmed all his married life. He also worked for oil rigs, for Sioux County and
for road constructions now and then. Margaret has worked at John's Super Valu
for the last six years. Before that, she was the Selfridge Water Commissioner
for nine years. Ferdinand was President of the Selfridge School Board from 1950-
57. He also was a town councilman for the City of Selfridge.

Margaret and Ferdinand have six children. James was born on May 28, 1949. He
married Vera Weber, daughter of Matt and LaVerne Weber. He has two children,
Derrick and Shanda. Jim presently lives in Selfridge and works for the State
Highway Department, Jerry was born August 17, 1951. He married Dinah Fergel,
daughter of John Fergel and Theresa Role. They have two sons, Jason and Ryan.
Jerry and Dinah live in Mandan where Jerry is employed with the City of Mandan
and Dinah works for the Selfridge Cheese Company.

Diane was born January 23, 1953. She married Jim Waliser, son of Mike Waliser
Sr. and Martina Mosset. They have four children, Melissa, Craig, Tess and
Dominic. Diane and Jim preside in Selfridge and are both Star Route Mail
Carriers and sidewalk farmers. Donna was born July 31, 1956. She married David
Gazo, son of Andy and Delores Gazo. They have one daughter, Davina. They live
in Flemington, N.J. where Donna works with the AT&T Bell Telephone and Dave
works with electronics. Donna met her husband in the service. She was in the
Marines from August of 1974 to July of 1976. She had her boot camp training in
South Carolina and from there she was stationed in North Carolina and then was
sent to California to finish her two year hitch out.

Marlene was born June 26, 1959. She also was in the service, but in the Navy
branch. She had boot camp in Atlanta, Florida and from there was stationed in
California for an eight week training course in Data Processing. From there she
spent one year in New Orleans and two years stationed in Hawaii, where she was
secretary to the General. She was discharged in March of 1983. She also met her
husband in the service. She married Jerry Romano, son of Jerry Romano Sr. They
have two sons, Nicholas and Anthony. They now reside in South Carolina where
Jerry is careering in the Navy on the USS Kittyhawk. Karen was born December
30, 1966. She lives at home and is a senior in high school. She plans to attend
college in the fall. Karen was in the Selfridge Village Sparklers 4-H Club for
six years and was also a contestant in the 1982 Miss United Teenager Pageant
held in Jamestown, N.D. at the Jamestown College in June 27, 1982.
Ferdinand Blotske

Picture - Back: Bonnie, Betty, Bobby, Judy, Linda, Front: Helen, Sharon, Frank.

FRANK AND HELEN [VETTER] BLOTSKE
Frank was born on September 1, 1918 in Linton, N.D. He is the son of Joe and
Theresa (Jochim) Blotske. Joe Blotske was working in the Linton- Strasburg area
when he met Theresa Jochim. They were married and had two of their eight
children born in Linton, Pete and Frank. From there, Frank and his brother and
parents moved to the Blotske Homestead farm, three and a half miles north of
Selfridge. He attended one year of schooling in the old Weigel house which was
NW of Selfridge near the railroad track. After that he attended school in
Selfridge, when they started busing. When he finished school, he went into the
CCC's and was stationed 18 miles north of Duluth, Minnesota, near Lake
Superior. From there he spent six months at Park River and then six months in
Oregon. After the CCC's, he came back to N.D. and worked on a ranch at Warwick,
N.D. In the fall of that same year, he and Jack Kraft went to California to
help Gladys (Jochim) Lorentzon move out there. He stayed out there and worked
on the Bolen farm. From there Frank went to Alameda, California where he worked
for a construction company, running a bulldozer and a blade, constructing a
naval base area. He went on to Livermoore, California to work and then came
back to N.D. for a vacation. That's when he met Helen.

Helen was born April 30, 1918 and is the daughter of George and Magdeline
(Satler) Vetter. Her home town area was Shields, N.D. After the school years,
Helen went to Kenosha, Wisconsin and worked in the factory, while staying with
her sister. She came home on vacation and met Frank while hear was home on
vacation also. It was love at first sight and Helen did not return to her
factory job, but stayed back home and married Frank on February 12, 1946 at the
St. Philomena Church in Selfridge with Father Victor Heinen officiating.

Their first home was the corner house across from the Catholic Church. After
one year there, they moved to a farm up by Brien, N.D. and farmed and milked
for two years. Then they moved back to Selfridge and lived in a house on the
second street, two houses down from where they are presently living, but since
then have had their house completely remodeled.

Frank has been in many occupations. He and his brother, John, dug many dams and
dugouts for the Cedar Soil in Sioux County. From that they started the Blotske
Construction Co., where they built the two mile road into Fort Yates, the
twelve mile road south of Fort Yates and a twenty-two mile road in S.D. They
also leveled land for the Christ the King Church location in Mandan and also
the Heart River. They built the Selfridge Lagoon and the mound for the
Selfridge Water Tower and the Froelich Dam.

From construction, Frank went into custom combining. He went as far south as
Texas to as far north as Canada. He also worked for the county of Sioux and is
presently farming and trucking.

Frank and Helen shared the joys of raising six children: Judy born November 14,
1946. She married Allan Herman and they have two daughters, Cindy and Carmon.
They are at Dayton, Ohio, where Allen is stationed at the Wright Patterson AFB.

Bobby was born on October 11, 1947. He married Theodore (Teddy) Ferderer. She
is the daughter of Bill and Clara (Miller) Ferderer. They have five children,
Robbi, Neil, Trevor, Bridget and Wayne. They reside in Mandan.  Betty was born
September 9, 1948. She married Michael Long, son of Leona Grosz. They have two
sons, Mickey and Troy. They live in Minneapolis and Betty works at a bank and
Mike is a salesman.  Linda was born on September 24, 1949. She married Jeff
Stamper. They live in Oxnard, California where Linda teaches and Jeff is a
salesman.  Bonnie was born September 18, 1950. She married Patrick Ferderer,
son of George and Julia (Jochim) Ferderer. They have three sons, Todd, Scotty,
and Ryan. They live in Bismarck where Pat works for the Coke Co. and Bonnie is
a housewife.  Sharon was born January 12, 1954. She married Bryan Killion. They
have one daughter, Jessica. They live in Oxnard, California also.
Frank Blotske

JAMES BLOTSKE
I'm the son of Ferdinand and Margaret (Eckroth) Blotske. I was born on May 28,
1949 in Mandan, N.D. I was raised up on a farm three and a half miles north of
Selfridge. I spent ten years out there until my folks moved to Selfridge. I
started school at the St. Philomena School, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades, then went
to the Selfridge Public School, 4th, 5th and 6th grades and back to St.
Philomena School for the 7th and 8th grades. I graduated in May of 1969 from
the Selfridge High School.

In June of 1969 I entered in the United States Air Force and had my basic
training in Lackland, Texas for six months. From there I spent six months in
Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois as a fuel specialist. From there I received my
orders for two years, from March 1970 to March 1972 to Ellmendorf Air Force
Base in Alaska. After my time was up, I and nine other guys got sent TDY to
Anderson Air Force Base in Guam for five months as a aircraft refueler,
refueling B-52's in Guam so they could drop bombs over Vietnam. In November of
1973 I got sent back to Ellsworth, S.D. When my time was up, I was out with an
honorable discharge as a buck Sergeant.

In the summer of 73, I went to the North Dakota State School of Science in
Wapheton and took up machinist for six months. In the spring of 74 I started to
work for Melroe Division of Bismarck. In April of 74, I also entered in the
Army Reserve, 945th Engineer Detachment as a carpenter and a grader operator
for nine years. Then in March of 83, I had transferred over to the 142nd
Medical Detachment Army National Guards as a helicopter refueler, in which I'm
still in, out of the Bismarck unit.

I was married to Vera Weber, daughter of Matt and LaVerne Weber. We lived at
Lincoln, N.D. At present, I live in Selfridge and work for the State Highway
Department. I have two children, Derek, born on December 2, 1976 and Shanda Jo
born on August 18, 1979.
James Blotske

The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.

Picture - Back: Jerry, Jason. Front: Dinah, Ryan.

JERRY AND DINAH [FERGEL] BLOTSKE
Jerry was born on August 17, 1951 to Ferdinand Blotske and Margaret Eckroth. He
was raised in the Selfridge area and attended the local schools.  Dinah was
born April 20, 1952 to John Fergel and Theresa Roll. She moved to Selfridge in
1974.

Jerry and Dinah were married on May 26, 1978 in Mandan, N.D. They lived in a
trailer house, on a lot rented from Tony Mosset, behind the Cenex station.
Jerry then worked for the Cenex Company and Dinah worked for the Cheese Plant
as secretary.

In 1978 they moved to Mandan. For the past seven years, Jerry has been a
Utility Maintenance Worker for the City of Mandan and Dinah is still a
secretary and bookkeeper for the Selfridge Cheese Co. for the past eight years.

They have two sons: Jason and Ryan.
Dinah Fergel Blotske

MAY YOU HAVE
Enough happiness to keep you sweet Enough trials to keep you strong
Enough sorrow to keep you human Enough hope to keep you happy
Enough failure to keep you humble Enough success to keep you eager
Enough friends to give you comfort Enough wealth to meet your needs
Enough faith in yourself to inspire you to do your best, and
Enough determination to make each day better than yesterday.

JOHN AND MARY [RIEHL] BLOTSKE
John Blotske was born August 31, 1923 at Selfridge, N.D. He is the son of
Joseph and Theresa (Jochim) Blotske. John attended Selfridge School and married
Mary Riehl on February 7, 1950 at Carson, N.D. They were the second couple
married in the new St. Theresa's new parish by Father Aydt.

Marianna Josephine (Riehl) was born December 8, 1928 at Carson and is the
daughter of Laurence and Magdelena (Eickenlaub) Riehl.

Mary writes "John and I lived in Selfridge after our wedding and bought the old
catholic church at Brisbane (Holy Infant) tore it down and built a house. It
was the first house as you come into town. The house is presently owned by
Albert Heinen."

"John and I did some farming. After we got married in 1953, John and Frank went
into the construction business called "Blotske Brothers General Contractors."
They were in the road and dam building business-building lots of dams in Sioux
and Grant County. They also built the water mound under the city water tower,
and the lagoon when Selfridge put in the water system. They did the dirt work
on the streets in Hebron before the city put in curb and gutters."

"In 1960 they were the contractors that built the Froelich Dam. They had 22
local men employed at the time, and worked two shifts; one days, and one in the
evenings. With the dam and spillway they moved approximately 140,000 cubic
yards of dirt."

"In 1963 they incorporated with two men from Williston and were called
Northwest Contractors Inc. They also built the road leading into Fort Yates,
and did all the grading around Fort Yates for the rip-raping, they did the job
for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. In 1965 they sold out the Corporation in
Minot."

"In 1968 we moved to Seattle where John worked at Todd's Ship Yards for 2 years
then came back and settled in Underwood in 1970. John helped build the Snake
Creek Embankment on Lake Audubon. After that was finished he helped build the
first 25 miles of the McClusky Canal for Collins Construction of Fargo and in
1973 started his first grain cleaning on the farm ."

"John and I went out with one cleaner for 2 years then our daughter Valerie
helped us for 4 years, until she got married. We then built another cleaner.
Now we have 4 cleaning units and all 4 of our sons help John and I clean grain.
Curtis Kinns, (Val's husband) helps us out when he hasn't got a job working at
the power plants as a carpenter. It really keeps us busy in the spring, summer
and fall. We go all over the state of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.

When we lived in Selfridge, John belonged to the town board, KC's, American
Legion Post, St. Philomena Church board, and helped with getting the Cheese
Plant started at Selfridge. I belonged to the Christian Mothers all my years at
Selfridge. I held offices as President, Vice President and Secretary with the
Christian Mothers. I was the City Assessor for 2 years and belonged to the
Prairie Rose Homemakers for some time.

We have five children:

Allen John Blotske was born August 20, 1950 at McLaughlin, S.D. He married
JoAnn Kathy Wingerter at Selfridge September 4, 1971. JoAnn's parents are Pete
and Ruth (Schmeichel) Wingerter. Allen and JoAnn live at Menoken and they have
3 boys, Chad Allen Blotske born June 14, 1972, Troy Michael Blotske born
December 27, 1973, and Casey Joe Blotske born May 4, 1976. Allen helps his
parents clean grain and when they're not busy he works on construction driving
heavy equipment.

Dale Eugene Blotske was born May 24, 1953 at McLaughlin, S.D. He married Marcy
Lynn Berg at Underwood on October 25, 1975. Marcy was born June 29, 1954 and is
the daughter of Emil and Marion (Grodin), Berg. They have 4 children, Kip
Eugene Blotske born April 9, 1976, Brady Joel Blotske born September 7, 1980,
twins - Shanna Kay Blotske and Sarah Elizabeth Blotske born July 13, 1982. Dale
lives in Underwood and helps his parents clean grain and when they're not busy
he helps his dad fix up and build the machines to go out cleaning again.

Picture - John and Mary Blotske family.

Valerie Jane [Blotske] Kinn was born January 28, 1955 at McLaughlin, S.D. She
married Curtis William Kinn on December 8, 1978 at Washburn, N.D. Curtis was
born March 31, 1952 to Ole and Lillian (Reitman) Kinn of Benedict, N.D. They
live on a farm by Turtle Lake and they have 3 children, Tyler James Kinn born
September 30, 1980, Davis William Kinn born April 8, 1982 and Alecia Jane Kinn
born November 5, 1983.

Joseph Wayne Blotske was born May 12, 1959 at McLaughlin, S.D. Joseph married
Laura Riefenthaler June 10, 1983. Her parents are Larry and Wilma (Hall)
Tiefenthaler of Washburn, N.D. They have two children, stepdaughter Healther Jo
Tiefenthaler born April 17, 1978 and Cody Joseph Blotske born July 26, 1984.
They are living in Underwood, N.D. 'Joe owns an upholstery shop which he
started when he was 16 years old, making him the youngest upholsterer in North
Dakota. He has won numerous first place trophies at car shows and also helps
clean grain with his parents grain cleaning operation.

John John Blotske was born March 21, 1965 at Mandan Community Hospital. He is
still single and lives at home. He helps his parents with grain cleaning and
works for Reuben Berneske drilling wells when not cleaning grain.
Mary Blotske

Picture - Dale Blotske family.

Picture - Joe Blotske family.

Picture - Curtis and Valerie Kinn and children.

ANTON AND KATHERINE [WUITSCHICK] BONAGOFSKY
Anton Bonagofsky was born February 16, 1917 at Raleigh, N.D. He is the son of
Gabriel and Amelia (Wolf) Bonagofski who came to the United States in 1905 from
Romania. Anton came from a family of eleven children and came to Selfridge with
his parents in 1922. This family settled east of Selfridge at first and then
bought a farm six miles northwest of Selfridge.

Anton was eight years old when he attended a country school for seven years.
The name of the school was Smith's School and his teachers name was Art Rott.
There were only 16 students in this school.

He was twenty-three when he married Katherine Rose Wuitschick on July 2, 1940
in the St. Philomena Catholic Church in Selfridge. Katherine was born June 18,
1918 at Strasburg, N.D. and is the daughter of Arsenius and Magdelena (Rickter)
Wuitschick. She moved to Selfridge with her parents in 1921 and they settled
one-half mile east of Selfridge.

Katherine writes "In 1925 my parents moved 13 miles southwest of Selfridge and
this is where I grew up. In 1935 I started working for the NYA doing sewing for
the government and in 1936 I went to Mandan, N.D. and still worked for the NYA
from eight to five. After work I went to the KGCU radio station and sang every
night for one hour, six days a week. On Sunday afternoon we would sing at a
barn dance. In the fall of 1938 I worked for Cliff Anderson for a year and came
back home to Selfridge in January of 1940. Here I met and married Anton
Bonagofski.

Picture - Anton and Katherine Bonagofski

We continued to live in Selfridge until we moved to Centralia, Washington in
1949. Anton worked for the Northern Pacific Round House for eight years and
also managed a Shell Service Station in Olympia, Washington for four years.
After this we moved back to Selfridge in 1962 for five years.

We built a place where Art Sieglock is now living. Anton went to work for the
State Highway Department and also for George Walker Jr. We also owned and
operated a cafe for a short time until we moved back to Centralia, Washington
in 1967. Anton then went to work for the Shakertown Mill in Winlock, Washington
for thirteen years until he retired in 1980. We are the parents of seventeen
children."

Donald Bonagofski was born April 28, 1937 at Selfridge, N.D. He married Mitsuko
Nakamura on February 17, 1959. They live in Spanaway, Washington and have three
children, Jerome, Linda and Theresa.

Frank Bonagofski was born May 4, 1941 in at Selfridge, N.D. He married Jeanette
Heinen on December 29, 1966. The live in Centralia, Washington and have four
children, Michelle, Lisa, Michael and Randy.

Lenore [Bonagofski] Mosset was born August 22, 1943 at Selfridge, N.D. She
married Wilfred Mosset on October 9, 1965. They live in Selfridge, N.D. and
have four children, Karen, Brian, Robert and Debra.

Rosemary [Bonagofski] Meuchel was born December 28, 1944 at Flasher, N.D. She
married John Meuchel on October 15, 1966. They live in Olympia, Washington and
have six children, John Jr., Scott, Tina, Candice, Sam and Ben.

Joan [Bonagofsky] Metcalf was born May 20, 1946. She married Charlie Metcalf on
June 28, 1968. They live in Puyallup, Washington and have four children, Kathy,
Laura, Elizabeth and Barbara.

Della [Bonagofski] Foster was born December 13, 1947 at Selfridge. She married
Steve Foster on December 5, 1968 and they live at Mesquite, Texas. They are the
parents of six children, Steve Jr., Joseph, Matthew, Tamara, Andrew and Mary.

James Bonagofski was born December 8, 1948 at Mandan, N.D. He married Vickie
Henthron on May 11, 1971. They live in Onalaska, Washington and have three
children, James Jr., Jeanifer, and Jarime.

Linda [Bonagofski] Jackson was born January 27, 1950 at Chehalis, Washington.
She married Gary Jackson on July 30, 1971. They live in Nebraska and have one
child, Brette.

Diane [Bonagofski] Kinney was born February 15, 1951 at Centralia, Washington.
She married Wade Kinney on August 24, 1973. They live in Oregon and have two
children, Wade Jr., and Kevin.

Thomas Bonagofski was born May 15, 1952 at Centralia, Washington. He married
Elaine Hammers on May 27, 1982. They live in Centralia, Washington and have one
child, Shane.

Robert Bonagofski was born July 9, 1954 in Centralia, Washington. He married
Chris Cusson on July 28, 1979. They live in Centralia, Washington and have
three children, Melissa, Nickey and Angie.

Anne [Bonagofski] Hallet was born August 15, 1955 in Centralia, Washington. She
married William Hallett on June 6, 1983. They live in Chehalis, Washington and
have one child, Jason.

Anton Bonagofski Jr. was born October 19, 1956 at Centralia, Washington. He
married Shawna Cusson on August 26, 1977. They live in Centralia, Washington
and have two children, Tonya and Anthony.

Theodore Bonagofski was born December 6, 1957 at Centralia, Washington. He
married Paulette Cusson on August 11, 1978. They live in Centralia, Washington
and have three children, Misty, Christy and Jesse.

Timothy Bonagofski was born July 19, 1959 at Centralia, Washington. He married
Theresa Tafouya on July 28, 1978. They live in Winlock, Washington and have two
children, Timothy Jr. and Joshua.

Daniel Bonagofski was born April 26, 1961 at Centralia, Washington and is
single. He is stationed in Germany.

George Bonagofski was born June 23, 1964 at McLaughlin, S.D. and is single.
Katherine Bonagofski

Picture - Bernard Bonagofsky family.

BERNARD AND ROSEANNA [ZINNEL] BONAGOFSKY
Bernard is the son of Steve Bonagofsky and Philomena Bachmeier. He was born on
November 22, 1938. He married Roseanna Zinnel, daughter of Henry Zinnel and
Eleanor Wenger from Mandan, N.D. Roseanna was born on August 14, 1941. Bernard
and Roseanna were married on January 20, 1959.

Bernard is working as a truck driver for the Selfridge Cheese Co., in which
Leonard Farstad owns the milk trucks. Bernard has been a truck driver for the
past 15 years.

Bernard and Roseanna have five children. Terrance was born on December 14, 1959
and is married to Peggy Hersch, daughter of Alvina Fleck and Ed Hersch. They
have three sons, Terry Joe, Randy Lee and Mark James.

Bernard Lee was born on July 4, 1961 and has served in the U.S. Army. He was
stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington and in Germany for 18 months. He is now
living in Selfridge.

Scott Dean was born on October 28, 1964 and has served in the U.S. Army. He was
stationed at Fort Hunter Liggett in California. He is now living in Bismarck,
N.D.

Kevin Joe was born on June 2, 1968 and passed away in 1976 with cancer.

Sha Nae is living with her family and is going to school where she is in the
first grade.
Roseanna Bonagofsky

Picture - Kathy, John Jr., John, Kathryn.

JOHN AND KATHRYN [OSTER] BONAGOFSKY
John Sr., son of Gabriel Bonagofsky and Amelia Wolfe, was born on April 16,
1913. Bertha Kathryn Oster, daughter of Christian Oster and Elizabeth Shuh, was
born on May 15, 1915. John and Kathryn were married on November 9, 1932 at
McIntosh, S.D. and resided in Selfridge most of their lives.

John served on the town board as mayor for four years and eight years as a
councilman.

John and Kathryn have two children.

John Jr. was born on December 26, 1949. John Jr. served in the U.S. Navy for
four years from January 1969 to January 1973. He was stationed at San Diego,
California; Whidbey Island, Washington; Okinawa, Japan; and Camp Pendleton,
California. He married Janet Kay Loeb, daughter of Teanus Loeb and Elizabeth
Fergel from Mandan, N.D. They were married June 27, 1970. They have three
children; Michelle, John Schott and Richard. John owns his own loan brokerage
firm in Chino, Ca. where he and his family reside.

Kathleen was born on November 3, 1954. She taught the fifth and sixth grades at
Strasburg Public School for six years. She is presently employed as a
proofreader at an accounting firm, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co. in Los
Angeles.

John Sr. retired from the GTA Elevator and lived in Selfridge until he, his
wife, Kathryn and daughter, Kathleen moved to Chino, Ca. in July of 1982.
Kathyrn Bonagofsky

Picture - John Jr. and family.

Picture - Kenneth Bonagofsky family.

KENNETH AND JOAN [SIELER] BONAGOFSKY
Kenneth Allen was born February 17, 1941 to Steve and Philomena (Bachmeier)
Bonagofsky. He grew up on his parents farm and was educated in the Selfridge
schools. On August 12, 1961 he married Joan Sieler in the St. Philomena Church
at Selfridge. She is the daughter of Arthur and Christine (Gehring) Sieler of
McIntosh, S.D.

The Bonagofsky's have always made their home in Selfridge and continue to do so
at the present time. Kenneth has been employed at the Selfridge Cheese Plant
for the last twenty-two years and at the present time is the manager. Joan has
been driving school bus for the last three years. They are the parents of three
children;

Kay Ann [Bonagofsky] Boger was born August 30, 1962. She is a 1980 Selfridge
High School graduate. She entered the United States Air Force in May of 1980
and served at Fairchild Air Force Base and in Spain. She was discharged in
1984. At the present time she is living in Spokane, Washington with her husband
Gerald Boger. Kay Ann works in a Hallmark Card Store and Gerald works in a
local grocery store.

Nancy Marie Bonagofsky was born March 19, 1967. She is a 1985 graduate of
Selfridge High School.

Keith Allen Bonagofsky was born March 6, 1968 and is currently attending
Selfridge High School.
Joan Bonagofsky

Picture - Back: Isabel, Kenneth, Bernard, Dorothy. Front: Steve, Philomena.

STEVE AND PHILOMENA [BACHMEIER] BONAGOFSKY
Steve was born August 19, 1911 at Shields, N.D. to Gabriel and Amelia
Bonagofsky. He spent his early years there and moved to a farm west of
Selfridge in 1923, where he received his education. He married Philomena
Bachmeier on May 31, 1932 at Selfridge. She was born September 17, 1911 at
Strasburg, N.D. and is the daughter of Philip and Joann Bachmeier. Philomena
came to Selfridge in 1920 when she was just nine years old.

Steve and Philomena farmed northwest of Selfridge on the farm presently owned
by Donald Feist. In 1951 the family

moved to Selfridge. Steve worked for the North Dakota State Highway Department
and for the Milwaukee Railroad as a section man. He also served as City
Marshall. Steve passed away on September 4, 1977 and Philomena passed away
April 12, 1978. Both are buried at Selfridge, N.D. They are the parents of six
children, two of whom died in infancy. Other children are:

Isabel [Bonagofsky] Volk married to Matt. They are making their home on a farm
three miles west of Selfridge.

Dorothy [Bonagofsky] Snyder married Charles Snyder. They lived for awhile in
Selfridge and are presently living at Belle Fourche, S.D.

Kenneth Bonagofsky married Joan Sieler of McIntosh. They are living in
Selfridge where Ken is manager of the Cheese Plant.

Bernard Bonagofsky is married to Roseann. They are living in Selfridge where
Bernie drives truck for the Selfridge Cheese Plant.
Dorothy (Bonagofsky) Snyder

Picture - Back: Terry, Peggy. Front: T.J., Randy, Mark.

TERRY AND PEGGY [HERSCH] BONAGOFSKY
Terry Bonagofsky was born on December 14, 1959 to Bernie Bonagofsky and
Roseanna Zinnel. He was born in the Mandan Hospital. They moved to Selfridge in
1969 and Terry attended the Selfridge schools. He married Peggy Hersch,
daughter of Edwin Hersch and Alvina Fleck. She was born in McLaughlin, S.D. on
April 10, 1962. She lived in Selfridge almost all her life and attended
Selfridge schools. Terry and Peggy were married on February 9, 1979 and then
they moved to Wyoming. Terry worked on the oil rigs there. They lived there
about three months and then Terry was laid off so they moved to Mandan, N.D.
They lived there about a year and a half and Terry worked at Beulah on the
power plants. He was laid off there and they then moved to Selfridge in 1980.
Terry is a Petro Salesman at Cenex and Peggy is a clerk at John's Super Valu.

Terry and Peggy have three sons, Terry Jo [T.J.] was born on August 18, 1979,
Randy Lee was born on September 8, 1980 and Mark James was born on October 18,
1984.

The grandparents of Terry and Peggy are John and Caroline Fleck, Theresa and
Carl Hersch, Steve and Philomena Bonagofsky and Henry and Eleanor Zinnel.
Peggy Bonagofsky

Picture - Dwight Boucher family.

DWIGHT AND CORRINE [SATRANG] BOUCHER
Dwight Boucher was born in 1945 at Rolette, N.D. He was raised on a small grain
and cattle farm and graduated from Rolette High School. He joined the Marines
in June of 1964, was trained in communications, served in Viet Nam as an air
gunfire forward observer. He returned and was stationed on the east coast.
While there he spent 6 months on the Mediterranean. In January of 1968 he was
released and returned to Rolette.

Dwight married Corrine Satrang in 1968 at Rolette, N.D. Corrine was born
January 26, 1947. She attended Lake Region Jr. College where she received her
degree as a licensed practical nurse.

The Boucher family moved to Selfridge in August of 1983 from Park River, N.D.
Dwight is employed as a District Conservationist with the Cedar Soil
Conservation Service. He has been with the Soil Conservation Service for 12
years. His wife Corrine is employed as a nurse with the Public Health Service
in the hospital at Fort Yates. She has been a nurse for 19 years,

Corrine and Dwight are the parents of two daughters who are very active in
school activities and 4-H.

Bridget Ann was born in 1969 at Logansport, Indiana. She is a sophomore in
Selfridge High School and plays basketball.

Sara Beth was born at Rolette on February 29, 1972. Sara is in the 7th grade at
Selfridge Public School and also plays basketball and belongs to the Happy
Prairie Makers 4-H Club.
Dwight Boucher

BERNARD AND ANN [LEINGANG] BRAUN
Bernard was born March 4, 1924 to Zacheus Braun and Katherina Mosset. He came
to Sioux County with his parents from the Linton and Strasburg area in Emmons
County in 1929. He moved to a farm fourteen miles southwest of Selfridge where
his parents were engaged in farming and raised a family of ten living children.
Bernard attended school in the Walker

Picture - Back: Bernadette, Marvin, Charles, Mary Ann. Front: Bernard and Ann.

School District. He spent 18 months in the US Army and was stationed in Japan
for twelve months. He entered the service in April of 1946 and came back home
in August of 1947.

Bernard remembers the thirties well, the drought, the grasshoppers, and the low
farm prices. Then came the forties. Things were starting to look up until World
War II got started and things didn't go so good again until after the war.

Bernard married Anna Leingang, daughter of Peter and Rose Leingang, on June 1,
1949 at St. Anthony, N.D. They moved onto the family farm, which is five miles
west of Selfridge and have lived there since 1949 in which they have been
farming and ranching for the past 36 years. He remembers the drought of 1960
and 1961. That was bad. The worst blizzard he can remember, through his years
of farming, was the blizzard of 1966. The farm yard was almost all covered with
six to eight feet of snow.

Bernard has been a K.C. member and still is since 1945. He's been a school
board member for the past twenty years, a board of directors for the Farmer's
Union Oil Co. for thirteen years, a township supervisor for twelve years in
Pamplin Township and he's been on the FHA County Committee for four years. He
thinks the best asset to this community was when the new school and gym were
built in 1966, followed by the remodeling of some of our business buildings and
the new buildings that were built. All this makes a nice small town.

Bernard and Ann raised five children. Wanda Jean was born May 15, 1951 and died
March 21, 1954. Marvin was born October 27, 1953 and is living in Bismarck,
N.D. and manages the Mini- Mart.

Mary Ann was born on May 27, 1956. She married James Gross, son of John Gross
and Delores (Flohr) Gross. They have two children, Jeanne and Joey. James is a
teacher and coach at Selfridge Public School and Mary Ann is a teachers aid
there too.

Charles was born on November 15, 1958. He lives in Lignite, N.D. He married
Luann Engebretson, daughter of Milton and Lualo Engebretson of Mohall, N.D.
They have two children, Brock and Angie. Charles is an oil pumper at Lignite,
N.D. and Luann works at the Port of Entry at Portal, N.D.

Bernadette was born on December 22, 1964 and is attending BJC in Bismarck, N.D.
Bernard Braun

Picture - Bush and Rose Byington.

ARTHUR "BUSH" AND ROSE [BABBIT] BYINGTON
Arthur "Bush" and Rose (Babbit) Byington were married May 28, 1938. Bush lived
in Selfridge with his parents George and Hattie (Buckley) Byington. Bush
attended school at Selfridge, then went to Haskell Indian Boarding School in
Lawrence, Kansas. Mrs. Carol Gayton was his teacher in Selfridge.

Bush and Rose lived in Fort Yates and in 1943 Bush went in the Army Airborn in
World War II. He was in a jeep accident and broke his back. When he returned
from the Army, they moved west of Fort Yates and ranched for ten years. They
had two daughters, Delores and Delaine. In 1955, they moved back into Fort
Yates where Bush worked for the B.I.A. and Rose worked for the Indian Health
Service as a cook. They had two sons, George and Henry.

In 1959, they moved north of Selfridge and went into ranching. Bush also did
carpenter work and built the Fort Yates Rodeo Fair Grounds. He had been a
Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Councilman for the Fort Yates District and Porcupine
District. At the time of his death he was working at the United Tribes in
Bismarck, building and repairing houses there. Rose went back to school and is
now a teacher at the B.I.A. school. She remarried Albert "Gotz" Archambault.

Delores [Byington] Jochim married Art Jochim and they ranch north of Selfridge.

Delaine [Byington] Nagel married Jerry Nagel and lives in Missoula, Montana.
She works as a social worker and attends school. They have three children,
Rose, Ann, and Delbert.

George Byington married Doris Holzer of McLaughlin. They live in Aberdeen where
he works for the B.I.A. as a Civil Engineer and she works for Indian Health
Service as a clerk-typist. They have two children, Michell and Wendy.

Henry Byington was killed in a motorcycle accident near his home in the spring
of 1971.
Delores Jochim

J.P. AND MARY BYINGTON
J.P. (James Patrick) Byington was the eldest son of George Henry and Hattie
Byington. He was born February 21, 1910 in the log home of his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Buckley, south of Fort Rice, N.D. He was named after his
two grandfathers, John Patrick Buckley and James George Byington.

Picture - J.P. and Mary Byington

At about the age of four years, his parents moved the family to a farm, seven
miles southwest of Selfridge. When he was seven years old, the family moved
into the town of Selfridge, so he and his brother, Charles, could attend
school. Jim's first teacher was Anna McChesney, later to become Mrs. Scott
Hatch of McLaughlin, S.D.

Except for one year, when he attended school in Fort Yates, Jim received his
formal education in Selfridge, going through his freshman year, and quitting in
his sophomore year.

At the age of eleven and a half, he went to work for Bernard Smith at the
Selfridge Journal working after school, sometimes before school and on
weekends. In addition to cleaning the shop, his job was to set type, and after
the paper was printed, to throw the type back into the cases. It was slow
tedious work and often-times boring. A couple of times on a nice summer day,
when he could hear voices of other children playing, coming through the open
window, he quickened the process by throwing a handful or two of type out the
window.

After about a year at the job, a couple of former printers returned to
Selfridge. Mr. Smith gave them work and Jim was out of a job. He worked for
farmers in the area and worked at odd jobs in town. At the age of 20 years he
attended summer school at South Dakota State College (now South Dakota State
University) at Brookings, S.D. He enrolled in a rural newspaper course. There
he learned to operate a Linotype, a type-setting machine that was replacing
hand-set type setting, different kinds of presses, and other fine points of
printing. At the end of the summer course he was invited by an instructor to
help dismantle and re-erect a Linotype. This experience proved invaluable in
later years, when Jim was called upon to fix Linotypes, not only for himself
but for other printers.

He worked at Selfridge eight years off and on before going to McIntosh to work
for Frank Scott in 1935. He left McIntosh in 1937 because of the depression and
worked on farms in Montana and California and on newspapers at Hill City, S.D.;
Philipsburg, Mont.; Puyallup, Wash.; Kremmling, Colo.; and Clarendon, Texas. He
rejoined Scott at McIntosh for a brief time, then resigned in 1941 with the
intention of joining the Army. The United States was becoming involved in World
War II at the time. But C.C. Christensen persuaded him to help out at the
McLaughlin (S.D.) Messenger shop for awhile because help was so short. Jim
finally left in 1942 for the Army. Publisher E.Y. Berry said his job would be
waiting for him when he came back, and it was, when he returned to McLaughlin
in November, 1945. He had served with the Fourth Infantry Regiment in Alaska
and at Fort Benning, Ga.; and with the American Division in the Philippine
Islands and Japan during his forty-four months of service.

At McLaughlin he met Mary Tano, who was working as a railroad operator for the
Milwaukee. She was born in Midvale, Utah, July 24, 1918, the eldest child of
Joe and Tomoe Tano Utsunomiya, both originally from Japan. Mary had grown up in
Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, graduating from Custer County High School in
Miles City, Montana.

Jim and Mary were married July 27, 1946 at McLaughlin. A week later, they were
getting settled as new editors of the Timber Lake Topic at Timber Lake, S.D.,
working for Frank Scott. The newspaper had been through some hard times, and
there was no credit available to either newspaper or the Byingtons. However,
Jim was much too busy trying to get the newspaper on its feet to feel any
hardship. Mary became his news reporter. In time the newspaper prospered.

After operating the Topic for about five years, they purchased the newspaper
from Scott. Jim continued to improve the plant, until it was one of the best-
equipped weekly newspaper shops in western South Dakota.

In 1948, Jim and Mary helped a neighboring editor, Tom Holt, get out the weekly
Isabel News. After Mr. Holt died, Frank Scott purchased the paper, and Jim and
Mary continued to produce it until the end of the year, when it was closed.
About two or three years later, they helped Mr. and Mrs. Smith publish the
Selfridge Journal for about two months, while Smith was in the hospital. They
would set the type and the ads in their shop at Timber Lake, and drive the
sixty-plus miles to Selfridge after their newspaper was printed, to print and
mail the Journal.

In June, 1980, Jim and Mary sold the Topic, and Jim retired to devote full time
to his hobbies of gardening and reading. He had been in the newspaper business
for fifty years. Mary and daughter, Pat, still had a stationery and variety
store, which they had opened in 1975. Pat left in November, 1983, and Mary sold
the store in February, 1984. Jim and Mary are now fully retired and are still
living in Timber Lake.

Jim and Mary have two children.  Patricia Jean born September 1948 and  James
Allen born December 27, 1949. Both attended Timber Lake schools, and graduated
from Timber Lake High School.

Pat, who attended business college at Watertown, S.D. worked for a year in the
Health Department in Pierre, S.D. Returning to school, she took courses at
Northern State College in Aberdeen, S.D. and Aberdeen School of Commerce; then
returned to Timber Lake to help her parents. She married Steven Giuffre, a
technical engineer for Rockwell International, on September 27, 1984. The live
in Lisle, Ill. Pat works part-time in a florist shop.

James Jr. attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City,
S.D. for two years; then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served a year in
Vietnam. After his enlistment, he attended Wisconsin School of Technology in
Madison. He is now an engineer with American Telephone and Telegraph at Lisle,
Ill. He married Annette Leadingham of Joliet, Ill., June 18, 1983. They have a
daughter, Rebecca Lee, born April 3, 1984.
Jim and Mary Byington

If your nose is close to the grindstone rough And you hold it down there long
enough, In time you'll say there's no such thing As brooks that babble-birds
that sing These three will all your world compose: You, the stone and your
darned old nose!

Picture - Albert and Frances.

ALBERT AND FRANCES [SLACIK] CERNEY
Albert was born in Czechoslovakia in 1894. He came to the United States at the
age of 18 in the year 1912. For a time he worked as a tailor in Chicago. He
came to North Dakota in 1913, working at New Salem for a short time. He came to
Sioux County where he took up homesteading, northeast of Selfridge, somewhere
out by the Whipple place. He then sold or traded his homestead and got a place
southwest of Selfridge.

He met and married my mother in 1932. I was seven years old and I remember
coming to Selfridge on the steam power train. There was passenger service at
that time. My future dad met us at the station and we rode the seven miles to
the farm in a wagon with a team of horses pulling it. As time moved on, the
rest of the family was born, Frances, Franklin, Eugene.

Our neighbors as I grew up were the Carl Oster's to the west, Ferdinand
Mosset's to the northwest, Henry Sandland's to the southeast. Later there were
the Jake Jochim's to the northeast and Ma Laintz to the northeast. All were
good neighbors and friends.

I went to school with most of these neighbor kids. My folks retired in 1942 and
moved into town. The farm was leased out until us boys were old enough to
handle it. I went overseas in 1950 and got into the Korean war and when it was
over, I married Leona Bossert of Belle Fourche, S.D. in 1952 and took over the
farm until 1958 when Franklin and Dad took over.  Dad was involved in the
church and school boards and was chairman of the ASCS for five years.

The memories of past life at Selfridge are good. Lots of hard work, but also
good times. The pace was not at all like today. People seemed to have gotten
together to visit more in the old days. Most of the old timers have left us,
but they will be remembered in this book, if everyone who survived, writes a
short history.

Our family is scattered now. Frank is married and has two boys. He married
Jerdis Buttke in 1969. They live in Staples, Minn. Frances was married in 1962
at Selfridge to Clayton Sundre and they have a daughter. Frances lives in Grand
Forks. Eugene was married in 1973 to Marian Stecklar and they have three boys.
They live in Rolla, Missouri. I Charles was married on the 5th of April in 1952
to Leona Bossert at Selfridge and we have six children. We now live at Belle
Fourche, S.D.

My mother died in 1962 at Mandan, N.D. and she is buried beside her husband at
the Selfridge Cemetery. A woman, who should be remembered, and a friend to all.
Dad died at Fargo in 1982, a great pioneer of this state and country.
Charles Cerney

Picture - Charles, Frances, Franklin, Eugene.

Picture - Charles and Leona Cerney.

CHARLES AND LEONA [BOSSERT] CERNEY
Charles was born on February 15, 1925 to Frank Simerl (died in 1926) and
Frances Slacik Simerl Cerney )died in 1962). Albert Cerney was the stepfather.
Charles married Leona Bossert on April 5, 1952 at the St. Philomena Church in
Selfridge. Leona was born on September 24, 1934 to Adam Bossert and Rose
Schneider. Charles was a lumberyard foreman for 25 years. Rose was a nurses
aide for 20 years.

Charles dad came to the Selfridge area in 1912. They lived on a farm seven
miles southwest of Selfridge, in the Pamplin Township. Charles was in the army
from 1950 to 1952 in the Korean War. His brother, Eugene was in the service
from 1965 to 1967 in Germany. Charles left the Selfridge area in 1958. Eugene
left in 1970 and his other brother, Franklin left in 1983.

Charles and Leona have six children: David was born on September 26, 1954,
Luanne was born on January 18, 1956, Debra was born on July 18, 1957, Charles
was born on November 18, 1958, Michael was born on July 1, 1960 and Cathy was
born on August 2, 1961. David lives in South Carolina and is a plant
superintendent and has one daughter, Jessica.

My memories of the past business in Selfridge were the Rott Lmbr and Hdwre.,
the Palace Hotel, the Selfridge Journal, J.B. Smith, Jake Schneider's
Blacksmith Shop, the Herfindahl Saloon and Pool Hall, the Daschle Grocery, the
Feist Grocery, the Wead Grocery, the dance hall, the Froelich Garage, and the

Merchant Lumber. I remember all the parades, picnics, and ball games that were
held. I remember the dirty thirties with all the grasshoppers, locust and with
no crops. We had relief, CCC and WPA programs. I remember the winter of 1949.

I attended one year at the Golden Wealth School. My sister, Frances, attended
country school and the Selfridge Schools. Franklin and Eugene attended the
Selfridge Schools.

My philosophy of life is to keep your community alive. Keep the young farmers
on the farm if possible. Small farms are disappearing fast. Farms are getting
bigger and more people are moving to the cities. The greatest achievements for
Selfridge was the lumber yard and the Cheese Plant. But most of all, if the
people work together and do the best they can for their town, it will be a
better place to live.
Charles Cerney

Picture - Back: Eugene, Craig, Marian. Front: Blain, Dale.

EUGENE AND MARIAN [STECKLER] CERNEY
Eugene and Marian (Steckler) Cerney were married on January 22, 1973 at Fargo,
N.D. Marian was an Army nurse at the time of their marriage. She served at Fort
Leonardwood, Missouri from 1971 to 1975.

Eugene was born on July 11, 1943 to Albert M. and Francis (Slacek) Cerney.
Marian was born on February 14, 1948. Eugene's father, Albert moved to
Selfridge about 1920. The family lived six miles west of Selfridge and later
lived near the Catholic Church in Selfridge. Eugene left Selfridge in 1970. He
served in the United States Army Security Agency from March 1965 to March 1967
and was stationed in Bad Aibling, Germany.

Eugene writes "We left our farm home during a raging blizzard to attend school
in Selfridge. School was dismissed early and my father, brother Franklin, and
myself returned home. As I opened the gate there was burned "Popcorn" smell in
the air. Suddenly it became very apparent the house was gone. Burned to the
ground. Our winter's supply of coal was all that was left. It burned for a
week. We slept in a bare walled garage the rest of the winter. Some mornings we
would wake up with our hair froze to the walls."

"I also remember that Selfridge was a caring community. As a young boy, I
carelessly was grinding feed without the power take off in place. Suddenly I
was wrenched to the ground by a whirling shaft. Miraculously the tractor engine
was killed while I still had my legs. Had not the engine died, I would surely
have been battered into eternity. It is a helpless, lonely feeling to be
tangled this way with the toes of ones foot pointing backwards. I am eternally
grateful to many people of Selfridge, including Joe Silbernagel and Art Jochim
who found me, to Daniel Laintz, who cut me loose, and to S.A. Collis who
transported me to the Bismarck Hospital and to bone surgeon, Dr. Paul Johnson
who reattached my leg, and the many, many people who visited me during my
hospitalization."

A special teacher of mine had to be May Hinton. She instilled a very genuine
meaning of English and Literature. She has written a very fine book, called
"South of the Cannonball."

At the present time, Eugene and Marian are making their home at Rolla, Missouri
where Eugene is the Office Manager of the Purchasing Department for the
University of Missouri. Marian is a registered nurse and is Director of Nurses
at Missouri Veterans Home. Eugene belongs to the Rolla Optimist Club and has
held the offices of Finance Chairman, Treasurer, Vice-President and numerous
chairmanships of various committees. Marian belongs to several nursing
associations.

Eugene and Marian's children are as follows: Blaine Thomas born May 13, 1975.
Dale Gene born May 11, 1977. Craig Albert born June 7, 1979.
Eugene Cerney

Picture - Curtis Collis family.

CURTIS AND OLIVIA [MARTZ] COLLIS
Curt was born on April 10, 1929 to S.A. Collis and Ruth Fay. He attended school
in Selfridge for nine years and then one year in Bismarck and then graduated
from the McIntosh High School in 1940. He entered the armed services from 1946-
1949 and served in Italy. Upon returning from the Army, he went to Bismarck
Junior College and graduated in 1951. He attended the University of N.D. and
graduated in 1958 as a C.P.A. From 1968-1972 Curt worked for the N.D. Tax
Department and in 1972 he owned and operated his own business, Curt Collis
Consultants of Bismarck.

Curtis married Olivia Martz of Ashley, N.D. and in 1951 they moved to Selfridge
where Curt entered partnership with his Dad, Scott at the Collis Equipment. He
received honors in the "Best Sellers" campaign award by selling Chevrolets. He
was given the grand award for an all expense trip for two to Miami, Florida.
The next year he won a trip for two to the Bahamas.

While in Selfridge he was town marshal and also deputy sheriff. When he had
moved to Minot in later years, he served as the N.D. Vice President of the
Junior Chamber of Commerce. Then later the family moved to Minneapolis where
Curt worked for a C.P.A. firm.

In 1966 on June 30, the Curtis Collis family were on their way to Selfridge
when they met with a car-truck accident. Ollie was killed and also their 14
year old daughter, Sherle. In 1974, Derek drowned in the Missouri River. Diane,
Scott, and Gary are still carrying on the family name. In 1982 after a three
month illness, Curt passed away at Bismarck on October 30.
Ruth Collis

Picture - Curtis, Ruth, Scott.

S.A. AND RUTH [FAY] COLLIS
Scott was born at Breien on April 3, 1900 to J.H. and Mary (Schmidt) Collis.
They were the parents of three sons and five daughters. J.H. Collis homesteaded
at Breien and then at Huff, along the Missouri south of Mandan.

S.A. Collis' early education was obtained in Morton County rural schools, and,
being fond of mechanical work he spent two winter terms in attendance at the
Sweeney Automobile School in Kansas City. He spent a year in a garage at
Judson, then took a position with the Sinclair Oil Company at Bismarck. While
he was working there he learned of an opening at Selfridge.

He leased a garage on main street in Selfridge on March 23, 1923. For six years
he had as his partner, I.T. Krois, who sold his interest to Owen R. Ray. Two
years later S.A. bought Fay's interest, selling that interest to Alton C.
Ellingson in 1931. The firm of Collis and Ellingson also purchased the Dodge
Grain Elevator. Ten years later, Mr. Ellingson took over the elevator for his
share, and ever since the garage business was operated by S.A. Collis until
1979 when he sold it to Kenny Volk.

In addition to his regular businesses, Scott has been a sportsman in a big way,
always interested in hunting and fishing. In 1942 at request of State
Representatives at the time, Panko and Collis brought up to Bismarck for
exhibition, to the legislators, a box of large live rattlers, which materially
aided the state senators and representatives in visualizing the grim realities
of these venomous serpents and the need for a bounty on them. When the Panko
rattlesnake bounty law went into effect Mr. Collis took to cashing in on the
rattles to the state. In 1943 he turned in 750 rattles, which greatly reduced
the Sioux County snake population. Hunting coyotes was a useful diversion from
the routine of garage business. Ranchers and farmers came to Mr. Collis and his
hunting associate, Ralph Hinton, for aid in protecting their livestock and
poultry by hunting down the wily coyotes from the plane.

On November 23, 1927, Scott married Ruth Fay of Milnor, N.D. She was a former
teacher of the Selfridge community. They had one son, Curtis, now deceased.
Scott has served as deputy sheriff and town marshal for ten years; also served
as a member of the village board for six years and president of the school
board for four years. In 1973 Scott and Ruth became semi-retired and they'd go
south in the winter and then return to Selfridge during the spring and summer
months to open the shop, until they sold it in 1979 to Kenny Volk. They still
go south every winter. If they live until 1986, they will have lived in the
Selfridge area longer than anyone else.
Ruth Collis

Picture - Mrs. Coyle, Beverly, Judene, Sandy, Rose, Deborah.

Picture - Sons: Bill, George and Bobby.

ROBERT AND ANNA [WINGERTER] COYLE
Anna (Wingerter) Coyle, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Wingerter, was
raised on a farm Southwest of Selfridge. Here I lived until I graduated from
Selfridge High School.

I can vividly recall the Depression Years. The sand and thistles were piled
everywhere along the fences. In some places the sand was as high as a three
wire fence. Cattle had to be destroyed for lack of food.

I also remember how bad the grasshoppers were. They were so thick, they seemed
to come in clouds, shutting off the sunlight and eating everything in their
path. In order to save some of our garden vegetables, my sisters and I had to
go out with dishtowels and chase the hoppers out of the garden.

It was during the Depression that I began my school years. I attended a country
school east of our farm. We didn't have much to eat back then. Our school
lunches consisted of cracklings in our sandwiches or syrup sandwiches.

The high lights of the school years were the noon hours. We would play pom pom
pullaway, anit-i-over, or ball games. We spent many of our noon hours on the
creek close by the school. We played on the ice or in the water, depending on
the season. We also carried water from the creek, to drown out the gophers.
We'd then pull off their tails, then let them go.

Christmas programs in a small country school were always something we looked
forward to. They were exciting for the parents as well as the children.

Going by sled during the winter was our only transportation. The cars were put
in the garage until spring, because the roads were not opened during the winter
months.

I met my husband-to-be, Robert Coyle, at a dance in the Lauinger Hall in
Selfridge. We were married in 1941, in East Dubuque, Illinois.

In 1942, our oldest son Bobby was born. When Bobby was eleven months old, my
husband enlisted in the Navy. Robert was placed on submarine duty on the USS
Bream. After a year of training, he left for overseas duty. For over two years
Bob was in active duty in the South Pacific waters during World War II. His sub
was damaged and brought back to San Francisco for repairs. While there, peace
was declared. We lived in San Francisco for nine months, until his discharge
from the Navy.

During the war, I had been living in Hanover, Illinois, where I worked as a
weaver in the Hanover Woolen Mills. After Bob's discharge we came back to
Selfridge to visit my family. While in Selfridge we decided to buy the hotel
and cafe.

We then sold the hotel to my sister Margaret and built a house in town. While
living in town, Bob was employed as manager of the grain elevator. During these
years our next three children were born, Rose, Bill and George.

After a few years we moved to a farm west of Selfridge. It was then that our
last four children were born, Beverly, Deborah, Sandy and Judene.

In later years, while still living on the farm, my husband went to work in the
Court House in Fort Yates. He had been Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, and
County Judge. It was during this time my husband became ill. He entered the
Vets Hospital in Minnesota and later passed away during heart surgery.

After his death my life and the lives of our children became hard and lonely.
The youngest child was only seven years old. The children and I lived on the
farm for four more years, then I sold the farm to my youngest son, George. The
rest of the family and myself then moved to McLaughlin. By this time four of my
children were married and Billy had entered the service.

The three youngest children then enrolled in school at McLaughlin. I went to
work as a nurse's aide at the McLaughlin Hospital. After the hospital closed, I
began working as a baker for the McLaughlin School Lunch Program, where I am
still employed.
Anna Coyle

Yesterday is a cancelled check. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is the
only cash you have - so spend it wisely.

Children are the most wholesome of the race, and the sweetest, for they are the
freshest from the hand of God.

Picture - Blair Cussons.

BLAIR WHITNEY CUSSONS
Blair was born February 24, 1948 in Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Barton and
Orpha Cussons. My father was a farmer and elevator man in Cooperstown. My
parents are now retired and live on a ranch 12 miles south of Salem, Oregon.

I came to Selfridge in 1982. I am presently teaching business courses at the
Selfridge High School. Along with my teaching duties, I am an assistant coach
for girls and boys basketball and track.

Since my stay in the Selfridge community,. I have belonged to the Jaycee's and
participated in a play called, "Headin for a Weddin" sponsored by the
Betterment Club. The play impressed upon me the real togetherness feeling of
this community. It was a lot of fun and many good memories of it will remain
with me forever.

I will always fondly remember the community spirit that is in Selfridge,
especially the many fantastic suppers put on several times a year. The support
that was given to the Girls Basketball Team in 1983, when they went to the
State Tournament. Also all the support given to both the boys and girls
basketball teams show the value they place on their young people.

As a teacher, I must comment on the students, whom I think are some of the best
I've had in the six years that I've taught school. They work together to
achieve goals. The enrollment has been small, but they treat each other like
family, and that's a lesson no teacher can teach. This comes from the
community.

The school board has been quite progressive since my stay here and they have
done what is in their power to advance the education and happiness of the
students. I must say also what an asset Mr. Jim Gross has been for this school.
Without his dedication and concern for young people, these and past students
would not be as nice as they are today.

As for the people in the community and surrounding area, one word comes to
mind, "friendly". I have enjoyed so many people and families since I have moved
here that I could not list them all. To all of them I say "thank-you" for your
hospitality, kindness, and friendship.

There is one family that has made me feel especially welcome and have shown me
what family life is all about and how to succeed as a family unit. They are
Jim, Diane, Missy, Craig, Tessa, and Dominic Waliser, my adopted family.

Hunting and fishing is the hi-light of each year for me and Selfridge has got
it all at it's best. The countryside is rugged, but beautiful. The game is
plentiful and the land owners are reasonable.
Blair Cussons

Picture - Back: Dale, Rosemary. Front: Edward and Mary.

EDWARD AND MARY ANN [KRAFT] DILLMAN
Edward Dillman, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Leingang) Dillman, lived with
his parents on a farm southwest of Selfridge. On January 11, 1952 he entered
the Army and was stationed at Camp Chaffer, Arkansas for his basic training.
After spending a fifteen-day furlough at home that June, he was assigned to
Esslinger, Germany, until he was discharged. Ed arrived home on Christmas night
in 1953.

Ed married Mary Ann Kraft, daughter of Peter and Rosina (Sahli) Kraft on
February 22, 1954 in the Holy Rosary Church at Trail City, S.D. The Dillman's
rented a farm two and one-half miles south of the place where Ed was raised,
from Leo and Hildegarde Landeis. In 1958, they bought the farm where they are
presently living. Ed and Mary are involved in both farming and dairy. They have
two children.

Rosemary [Dillman] Wingerter was born on December 7, 1954. She is a 1973
graduate of McIntosh High School and attended two years of school at NDSU at
Fargo, N.D. Rosemary is a registered nurse and a graduate of Bismarck Hospital
School of Nursing. She married Timothy Wingerter, the son of Joseph and Agnes
(Schneider) Wingerter on November 8, 1975 at St. Philomena Church of Selfridge.
They have two sons, Joseph Timothy, born December 5, 1979 and James Edward born
July 12, 1983. Tim is employed with the North Dakota State Department of Health
at Bismarck N.D. and Rosemary worked at the Mandan Hospital, but is presently
employed with Dr. Sunga in Mandan.

Dale Edward Dillman was born November 29, 1957. Dale is a 1976 graduate of
McIntosh High School and attended two years of school at NDSU at Fargo, ND. He
married Teresa Soebbing, daughter of Edward and Betty (Hinker) Soebbing, on
November 4, 1978 at St. Michael's Parish in Watauga, S.D. Dale and Theresa have
four children: Shannon Mae, born June 1, 1979, Michael, born October 18,
1980 - deceased February 2, 1982, Brian James born January 20, 1983 and Mark
Jason born October 25, 1984. The Dale Dillman family live on a farm six miles
south of Watauga, S.D. They are engaged in farming and ranching with Edward and
Betty Soebbing.
Mary and Ed Dillman

Picture - Jerome, Tara Lee, Dorien.

JEROME AND DORIEN [WALKER] DILLMAN
Jerome and Dorien were married on January 14, 1967. Jerome is the son of Simon
and Maudie (Landeis) Dillman and was born August 22, 1942. Dorien was born
August 27, 1941 and is the daughter of George and Alvina (Metzger) Walker.

They both grew up in the Selfridge Community. After graduation, Dorien worked
for the Selfridge ASC office for 13 years and continues to work for the
USDA-ASCS office in Bismarck, North Dakota where they are making their home at
the present time. Jerome has been in the construction business for many years
and still is at the present time. Dorien and Jerome lived in the Walker
Apartments in Selfridge until they moved to Bismarck, North Dakota in 1976.
They have one daughter, Tara Lee born December 3, 1973.
Dorien Dillman

Picture - Kenny, Joe, Maggie, Mercedes, Jeff.

JOE AND MAGDALENE [KRAFT] DILLMAN
Joe Dillman, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Leingang) Dillman was born on
April 15, 1922 at St. Anthony, N.D. Joe went to rural school up to the eighth
grade and then worked on his father's farm until he got married.

Magdalene (Maggie) was born on November 15, 1926 in Bismarck, N.D. to Anton J.
and Walburga (Schuch) Kraft.

Maggie attended school in Selfridge up to the eighth grade and then worked at
home.

Joe and Maggie were married May 3, 1944 at St. Philomena Church in Selfridge.
At this time they moved to their present farm which is located four miles
southeast of Selfridge. The Dillmans have three children:

Kenneth Dillman was born October 4, 1944 in Bismarck, N.D. Ken attended St.
Philomena Catholic Grade School through the eighth grade and then went to the
Assumption Abbey at Richardton. After graduation he went to Wahpeton State
School of Science for two years. He married Diane J. Nelson, born March 11,
1947, the daughter of Victor A. and Gladys E. (Thorson) Nelson, on December 26,
1970 at Christ the King Church in Mandan, N.D. They have two sons, Jay Allen
was born May 9, 1971 and Travis Lynn born on July 30, 1973. Ken works for
Montana Dakota Utilities in Jamestown, N.D. as an engineer assistant. Diane
works for Western Gear Corporation in Jamestown as an engineer assistant.

Picture - Ken Dillman Family.

Picture - Chuck Bohn Family.

Mercedes [Dillman] Bohn was born on September 3, 1950. She attended the St.
Philomena Catholic Grade School through the eighth grade and then went to Fort
Yates High School at Fort Yates. After graduation she attended two years of
school at North Dakota State School of Science at Wahpeton. Mercy married Chuck
Bohn, on January 6, 1973 in the Christ the King Church in Mandan, N.D. Chuck is
the son of Charles and Edith (Strong) Bohn. Mercy and Chuck have three
children: Kristi Ellen was born on June 4, 1973, Clint Lee was born on July 28,
1976 and Bradley Joseph (BJ) was born on August 5, 1982. Mercy works for
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Bismarck as a service representative and
Chuck is a sales representative for Audio Visual Incorporated of Bismarck.

Jeff Dillman was born on August 30, 1957 at McLaughlin, S.D. He attended the
St. Philomena Catholic Grade School through the eighth grade and is a graduate
of Fort Yates High School. Jeff married Gaylene Werner on September 5, 1975 in
Fort Yates, N.D. Gaylene is the daughter of John and JoAnn (Feist) Werner and
was born February 10, 1960. Jeff and Gaylene have two daughters, Tina Marie
born January 31, 1976 and Tammy Jo born January 7, 1977. Jeff is a truck driver
for Premium Beverage of Bismarck and Gaylene is an assistant in the Sporting
Goods Department of Montgomery Wards of Bismarck, North Dakota.
Maggie Dillman

Picture - Back: Lee Jr., David, Donald, Gloria, Front: Dennis, Pauline, Leo,
Linda.

LEO AND PAULINE [HERSCHE] DILLMAN
Leo was born August 6, 1940 to Frank and Elizabeth (Leingang) Dillman. Pauline
was born August 13, 1941 to Carl and Theresia (Ruschensky) Hersch. They were
married March 31, 1959 at the St. Philomena Church in Selfridge. They have
resided on the original home place of Leo's folks the past twenty-six years.

The years have made many changes since Dad Dillman came to Sioux County in 1925
and bought a quarter of land southwest of Selfridge. After he erected some
small buildings, his wife, Elizabeth and three sons, Simon, Joe and Pete joined
him, they were living in St. Anthony at the time.

Life wasn't easy at times, but they managed to keep things going and raise a
family of ten - even through the Dirty Thirties, when they saw many of their
friends and neighbors leave.

In 1960 Dad Dillman died, but Mom Dillman kept the farm going with the help of
her youngest son Leo. In 1964 Leo and Pauline took over ownership and she moved
to Mandan, there she resided till her death in 1973.

The farm has grown and improved with many changes and another family
generation:

David was born January 6, 1961. He drives a Standard Oil and Gas truck. On
March 6, 1963 Gloria joined the family. She is married to Jim Kraft, son of
Anton and Isabelle (Landeis) Kraft and lives in Selfridge. She is kept busy
with their two small daughters Jessica and Jennifer. Along came Donald on March
21, 1964 and Linda on March 28, 1965. Donnie works for Mattern Homes in Mandan
as a carpenter and Linda is a Service Clerk at Dan's County Market in
Dickinson. They are both planning marriage in 1985. Leo Jr. joined the family
on April 28, 1966 and baby Dennis on April 26, 1971. They are both at home.
Dennis is an 8th grader at McIntosh Public School where all the other children
graduated.

Leo and Pauline are kept busy farming and ranching. They are also Watkins
Dealers. In 1984 they celebrated their 25th anniversary.
Pauline Dillman

Picture - Shirley and Pete.

PETE AND SHIRLEY [UMBER] DILLMAN
Pete is the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Leingang) Dillman. He married Shirley,
the daughter of Si and Rose (Panko) Umber. They both grew up in the Selfridge
area and attended high school in Selfridge. Pete boarded at the Jake Schneider
home and Shirley boarded at the S.A. Collis home.

In 1944, Pete enlisted into the U.S. Navy and Shirley stayed in McIntosh to
finish her high school education. After college  in Valley City, N.D., she came
back to teach the Hinton and Haider school northwest of Selfridge in the
Porcupine District. On June 3, 1946 Pete and Shirley were married at St.
Bonaventure Church in McIntosh and moved on a farm two miles north of Walker,
South Dakota.

Due to poor farm buildings and poor crops a few moves were made. Lead, Deadwood
and south of Walker, S.D. before deciding to build a new farm nearer to Walker
and the highway.

They were kept busy farming, ranching and raising six "T's". The T's are grown
up now and all married. All five sons followed in their dad's footsteps and
enlisted into the armed forces, but only the daughter is doing what her dad is
doing now--driving a school bus.

Pete and Shirley's lives have been revolving around children for many years.
First their own children, then grandchildren, but many many more along the way.
Pete had driven a McIntosh School Bus for 24 years which included a few years
into North Dakota and picked up children in the west Selfridge area. Shirley
has spent 23 years among children as a teacher, sub teacher, Title I Tutor,
Diagnostician Aide, Librarian and Instructional Aide in North Dakota, McIntosh
and Bullhead. The past ten years she has been employed at Bullhead Day School
which is located south of Walker, S.D. Pete and Shirley will be celebrating
their 40th anniversary in 1986.

Pete and Shirley's children are: Tim Dillman has three children, lives in Rapid
City, but works in Lead for Homestake Gold Mine. Tim passed away January 14,
1985, in the Deadwood Hospital of acute pancreatitis. Terry and his wife live
in Las Vegas. He is a plumber and also has a small cafe. He has two girls. Tom
has a 14 year old son and lives in Chula Vista, Ca. He is a carpenter and also
takes care of an apartment house. Ted lives in Gillette, Wy. Ted works for
Carter Mine with supply personnel. Todd is employed by the Post Office Dept.
Todd has two girls. Tammy Joy [Dillman] Bernard, the only daughter and family
live in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They have three children.
Shirley Dillman

Picture - Back: Jerome, LaVonne, Patrick. Front: Simon, Maudie.

SIMON AND MAUDIE [LANDEIS] DILLMAN
Simon was born and raised in Sioux County, the son of Frank and Elizabeth
(Leingang) Dillman. He married Magdelena Landeis on November 25, 1941. She is
the daughter of Peter and Perpetua (Seigel) Landeis.

After our marriage we purchased the old Ted Hepper farm, but we could not move
onto the farm until four months later. My folks helped us move into the house.
We had fairly good crops the first year of our marriage. We got some cattle
from my dad and gradually started to build up our herd. We farmed the first two
years with horses and I made more money then, than when I started farming with
tractors.

In 1944, I bought a new John Deere "A". It was on steel wheels because tires
were hard to come by because it was during the war years. Tires were rationed
and hard to get. I

put in my crop with a small three-bottom plow. We struggled on until about 1950
when we acquired more land.

We harvested our crop by threshing in those days. We would have a threshing
crew come in of about seventeen people. Sometimes it would rain and the whole
operation would last for three or four days. About 1956, I bought a John Deere
pull-type combine. This was more convenient and farming became more modern.

In 1954, we were completely hailed out. It was a devastating blow to our
farming operation. With our one source of income lost, I had to find some other
way to manage our every day living. Through Leo Wingerter, I got a job in the
oil fields in Casper, Wyoming. I moved my family with me. Our farm sat vacant
that winter and in the spring of the year we came back and I put in the next
years crop. I worked in Wyoming two years in a row.

After I had gained experience that first year, I continued to rough neck in the
oil fields when things were wild-catting within a 100 mile radius of the
Selfridge area. I did this work when I was finished with my farm work. I worked
as a derrick hand on top of the oil rig. In the early sixties when the cheese
plant opened here in Selfridge, I drove milk truck for several years and also
worked for the Blotske Brothers Construction.

Maudie and I belong to the Silver and Gold Club where we often play cards and I
am serving as a Sioux County Commissioner. We built a new home on our farm in
1974. We enjoy our home and look forward to the visits from our children and
their families on holidays and vacations. We are the parents of three children:

Jerome Thomas Dillman was born August 22, 1942. He is a Fort Yates High School
graduate and married Doreen Walker the daughter of George Jr. and Alvina
(Metzger) Walker. They are currently living in Bismarck, N.D. where Jerome is
employed in construction work and Doreen works for the Burleigh County ASCS
office. They have one daughter, Tera Lee.

LaVonne Jane [Dillman] Brockel was born April 1, 1946. She graduated from
Casper High School and attended Mary College in Bismarck. She married Larry
Brockel, son of Wolvin and Hertha (Metzger) Brockel of McLaughlin. They are
presently living in Bloomington, Minnesota where Larry teaches graphic arts at
the Roosevelt High School and LaVonne works for the Bloomington Public School
Family Center. They have two children, Karri Jay and Jace Larry.

Patrick Allen Dillman was born November 18, 1953. He is a graduate of Selfridge
High School and attended Wahpeton State School of Science. At the present time,
he is living in Minneapolis where he works for Encore Circle. Patrick is
engaged to be married in June of 1985 to Donna Babcock.
Simon Dillman

HENRY AND MADELINE [UTTER] DISRUD
Henry was born on January 1, 1918. Madeline was born to Ernest Utter and
Christine Moser on February 1, 1921.

Meg says, "Henry and I were married in 1944 in Herb Rodenboughs house in
Shields by Reverend Boys, an old minister of the Congregational Church. We had
become engaged in 1940. Hank had just been released from the service and the
hospital. He had spent eight months in the hospital because of a wound in his
leg that he received in the Battle Boganville.

The first two years we worked for an old couple, Jerry Hallahous. For past time
we broke horses to drive and ride. We lived on the river bank, in fact so close
that I could throw a tin can from the kitchen door into the river. Big
cottonwood trees were all around the house and when the leaves fell we
practically waded in them.

Picture - Hank Disrud family. Back L to R: Hank, Megs, Ruth, Mike. Front: Jim,
Wayne.

Later we moved, after we had been flooded to where the place is now on the
road. We moved all the buildings that we had with wagons and tractors. We did
this when REA came into the area.

Our place was a gathering place for the 4-H clubs of our area, the Busy Bees.
We had lots of picnics in the yard and went to the river swimming. We also had
two donkeys and had a lot of fun as people tried to ride them, which was almost
impossible. Every weekend there was company for fishing, riding or some thing.
Hank always enjoyed his friends. Hank passed away on the 3rd of January in
1974. Hank and I never lived in Selfridge, but we ranched five miles east from
Shields in Sioux County. Hank belonged to the American Legion. We have three
children: Ruth was born on September 16, 1947. When she was born they moved me
from a 5 room log house to a very small one, 12 feet by 20 feet, right on the
Cannonball River. Ruth was four years old before Wayne was born on April 9,
1952. Jim was born on December 23, 1954.

When Wayne was born, that year we had lots of snow. In fact it flooded some
that year. On April 1, I wanted to be in Shields, but there was so much snow
that I couldn't. We had a new pickup up on the road and couldn't use it. I rode
to town in a wagon. When we left home, the snow was belly deep on the horses.
When we got to the road the horses were in mud. The water started to run and
melt and we couldn't get to Mandan either. I went to McIntosh with my brothers
Bob and David. When we crossed the bridge on road no. 31, the Cannonball was up
to the bottom of the bridge. The next day the bridge was out and so was the
road at Breien and I had to get to the Mandan Hospital. The 6th of April we
decided that I would fly with John Palmer in a two section plane to Bismarck
and then go to Mandan on the bus. I did this and stayed with Elmer Wielens.
After I got there, the next day the road between Mandan and Bismarck was closed
because of the high waters. Wayne was born on the 9th of April.

Our children attended school in Shields. I drove them every day, five miles in
and five miles back, twenty miles a day. Ruth Disrud married Dean Danile Bosner
and Jim Disrud married Rita Tischmak and they have two children, Bradley and
Kylee.

I married George Mortenson on June 10, 1980. I work at the Court House in Fort
Yates as Register of Deeds, Clerk of Court. I've worked there since 1977.
Megs Disrud

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when men's trousers had buttons instead of
zippers?

Picture - Chester and Pearl Dutton

RAY AND DOROTHY [WEAD] DUTTON
Ray and Dorothy (Wead) Dutton were married on August 31, 1934 at Selfridge
Gospel Church. Rev. Buckley was the pastor at that time. Ray was born to
Chester and Pearl Dutton on March 9, 1910. Dorothy was born to Mr. and Mrs.
J.K. Wead (Dolly) on May 31, 1911.

Dorothy Wead's family moved to Selfridge from the Fort Rice and Huff area about
June 1918. Ray's family, the Duttons, also from the same area, moved to
Selfridge in 1924. Dorothy lived in Selfridge when the Weads went into the
General Merchandise Business and the Duttons farmed and ranched on a farm
between Fort Yates and Selfridge. Dorothy's dad, J.K. Wead, served on the town
board and the school board.

Both Dorothy and Ray remember when the post office was in the little brown
building next to Weads General Merchandise Store then it moved to the Citizens
State Bank Building. Dorothy remembers the 1918 flu epidemic. Their home was
opened to the sick and every available space was filled. The doctor from
McLaughlin called on them. Her mother never did get the flu.

Ray and Dorothy moved to the Black Hills in 1936 because of 7 years crop
failure, no rain, and lots of dust storms. It was great to see green trees.
Dorothy and Mike Engel were the first people to graduate from Selfridge High
School. The previous year the school students (above freshman year) had to go
away to school.

Ray and Dorothy have two children: Richard Lee Dutton [Dale] born in 1935 and
Donna [Dutton] Tatem born in 1939 and later married Rev. W.E. Tatem.
Dorothy Dutton

Think love, not hate.
Think success, not failure.
Think health, not disease,
Think good, not evil.
Think prosperity, not poverty.
Think safety, not danger.
Think life, not death.
Think friendship, not hostility.
Think joy, not sorrow.
Think hope, not despair.
Think tranquility, not tension.
Look forward, not backward.

Picture - Back: Jared, Dennis, Front: Pam, Jenae, Jayden

DENNIS AND PAM [WALKER] ECKROTH
Pam was born June 17, 1954 to George Walker Jr. and Alvina Metzger. She grew up
in the Selfridge area and lived in a house two blocks north of the Super Valu
Store. She attended the Selfridge Schools from 1960-72 and graduated from a
class of fifteen. Her memories are of the blizzard of 1966. Her parents were in
Bismarck for a well-drillers convention, when the blizzard hit and they
couldn't make it home. So her brother, Dana, and herself spent two days with
the John Bonagofsky. They had lots of fun over there, but couldn't wait to go
home. They had a blast sliding down the big snowbanks and digging out of them.

Pam left Selfridge in 1972 and moved to Bismarck, where she married Dennis R.
Eckroth on September 27, 1974 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck,
N.D. Dennis was born to Peter G. Eckroth and Genevieve Hopfauf on August 30,
1950.

Pam is a housewife and a piano teacher for six years. Dennis has been a cement
mason for the last ten years.  They have three children: Jayden Wayne, Jared
Ray, and Jenae Diane.
Pam Eckroth

MAX M. ERKER
Max was born in April of 1912 and is the son of Max P. and Frances (Gross)
Erker. He moved to Sioux County from Raleigh, N.D. in 1926 when he was fourteen
years old. He lived with his parents on a farm three miles east of Chadwick, or
twelve miles north of Selfridge. Later he moved into the Village of Selfridge
with his parents, to a home on the south end of town.

Picture - Erker Brothers, Bob, Max, Joe and AL

Max's education started in Raleigh and he also attended school in Selfridge and
went on to Capital Commercial College in Bismarck. While living in the
Selfridge community, Max served as Sioux County Recreation Supervisor during
the 1930's. Some of the events which Max organized was independent men and
women's basketball games and tournaments, pinnochle and whist tournaments, ice
skating for the youngsters, boxing matches, dances, plays, etc.

In 1942-43, Max moved to Tacoma, Washington where he is still living at the
present time. He shares his philosophy of life. A quote by Emerson, "Rings and
jewels are not gifts, but only apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a
portion of thyself." Also, "The tree of learning produces the noblest of
fruit."
Max Erker

AL AND MARIE [HELGESON] ERKER
Al was born to Max P. and Frances (Gross) Erker. He married Marie Helgeson on
February 6, 1940. He moved to the Selfridge area with his parents in 1926.

Al writes about some of his memories of living in Selfridge. "In 1930-31, we
would round up all the strayed horses that were roaming in the brakes north of
Selfridge nearly to the Cannonball River and east of Barren Butte. We would
bring all the horses to the Chadwick Corral. There would be between 100 and 200
head People would come and pick out their horses and the rest were shipped out.
The reason for the roundup was, at that time it was all open range around the
Selfridge country. Everybody would turn their horses out in the fall and the
horses would stray over the entire country side during the winter months. Some
of the riders that I remember were, Phat McLaughlin, Jack McLaughlin, Johnnie
Bailey, Dwight Keyser, my brother Max and myself, George Azure and Mike
Breiner. There were a lot that I can't remember."

"West of Chadwick is a butte, that we called Rattlesnake Butte. On top was a
big hole and there were hundreds of rattle snakes inside. We would take rifles
and shoot in to rile them up. This was in the spring and the fall. I'm thinking
that hole must still be there."

Picture - Al Erker Family Back: Richard, AL Middle: Allen, Marie. Front:
Vickey, JoAnn.

Al operated a service station in Selfridge for one year in 1939. After Al and
Marie were married, they moved to a farm north of Selfridge until they sold out
and moved to Tacoma, Washington in 1945 where he was employed as a heavy
equipment operator. He worked for the same firm for twenty six years and then
retired in 1981. They now travel and work their two Placer Gold Claims, which
keep them busy. Al says, "We're not getting rich, but it is something to do."

Al and Marie have four children:

JoAnn [Erder] Borah married Steve Borah and have three children, Stephania,
Jeffrey, Tracy.

Allen T. Erker married Sharon Panatellio and have three children, Bonnie, Tina,
Allen Jr.

Richard Erker is married and has three girls, Holly, Andrea and Christie.
Richard passed away in 1981.

Victoria [Erker] Fairbanks married Erv Fairbanks and live in Washington. Al
Erker

LAVERNE AND CARLA [JOHNSON] FARSTAD
Laverne was born on March 30, 1957 to Leonard and Anna Farstad. He married
Carla Johnson on June 21, 1980. Carla is the daughter of Mike Johnson and Lule
Belle Sutton.

Mike Johnson was born on April 27, 1929 and he married Lulu Belle Sutton on
December 10, 1952. Lulu Belle was born on May 1, 1935. Mike was a truck driver
and Lulu Belle drove bus for ten years and she currently is a Home Health Aide.
She lives in Morristown, S.D. Mike and Lulu Belle had eight children, Chester,
born May 11, 1953, Clifford, born September 18, 1956, Cathy, born April 28,
1958, Connie born March 10, 1960, Carol, born March 16, 1962, Carls, born July
4, 1963, Craig, born September 16, 1965 and Curtis, born April 17, 1969.

After Laverne and Carla were married, they had a child that died at birth. On
March 21, 1983 they had another child, John Curtis.

In February of 1984, the little family moved to Estelline, S.D. Carla worked at
the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. They moved back to Selfridge in
September of 1984, where Laverne is now employed with Farstad Milk Hauling and
Carla does babysitting. Carla Farstad

Picture - Carl Lavern, John Curtis.

Picture - Laverne, Eugene, Valerie. Leonard and Anna Farstad.

LEONARD AND ANNA [FEIST] FARSTAD
Leonard was born to Herbert Farstad and Ester Halverson on May 6, 1931. Herbert
is still living but Ester passed away in 1949.  Anna was born to Balzer Feist
and Margaret Shriner on July 29, 1933.  Anna was raised in the Selfridge area.
Leonard came to Selfridge looking for employment. He married Anna on October 7,
1952. Most of their married life they have lived in Selfridge, except for eight
years in McIntosh and four years in Montana.

While they lived in the Selfridge area, they lived on a farm west of town for
nine years. From there they moved to Selfridge to live in the house formerly
owned by the Ted Bachmeier family in which they are presently residing.

Leonard now owns and operates the Leonard Milk Hauling in Selfridge, N.D. Ann
is a housewife. They both belong to the Catholic Church and Anna belongs to a
homemakers club and is a member of the Altar Society.

They have three children: Eugene is married to Gloria Kraft. They live in
Bismarck and Eugene works for the City and Gloria is employed by Osco Drug.
They have two sons, Brian and Jason. Valerie is married to Roger Vigil. They
live in Superior, Arizona, where Roger is a Paramedic is Mess, Arizona and
Valerie is a secretary for the school system in Superior. They have two sons,
Bobby and Greg. Laverne is married to Carla Johnson. They live in Selfridge and
Laverne is employed by Leonard's Milk Hauling and Carla does babysitting. They
have one son, Curtis.
Anna Farstad

Picture - Margaret and Balzer Feist.

BALZER AND MARGARET [SCHRIENER] FEIST
August and Elizabeth (Heller) Feist moved to the U.S.A. in 1903 and settled
near Strasburg, N.D. Balzer was born on January 9, 1910. They moved to Bison,
S.D. where Elizabeth passed on. August then moved to Esmond, N.D. with the
three children. August then met and married Clemadine Phaul. In 1921 August
moved to Selfridge and worked for Anton Feist. This was south of Selfridge. Two
years later he went back and decided they'd all move out there. They lived on
the Henderson place fourteen miles west of Selfridge. They now had thirteen
children.

Carl Schriener married Numpha Dressler and moved to the U.S.A. in 1909,
settling near Strasburg, N.D. Then they moved to Raleigh, N.D. Margaret was
born at St. Gertrudes on July 25, 1916. She had two sisters, Viola Porter, and
Anna Marie Kraft, and two brothers, Nick and Joe Schriener.

On November 24, 1931, Balzer and Margaret were married at the St. Philomena
Church. They lived on the Coyle place and on July 29, 1933 Anna was born. On
September 19, 1935 Margaret had twins Helen and Joseph. Joseph was laid to rest
at the St. Philomena Catholic Cemetery. On April 12, 1941 Raymond was born in
McIntosh, S.D. and on October 2, 1944 Stanley was born. Leo was born on June
21, 1947.

In 1950 Collis had to take Margaret to the hospital in his airplane in the dead
of winter to have her gallbladder and appendix removed. In 1971 Balzer broke
his leg in a pick-up accident, so in October of 1972 he and Margaret moved to
Selfridge and let Leo take over the farm. In 1981 Balzer and Margaret
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They now have thirteen grandchildren
and six great grandchildren.

In October of 1952, Anna married Leonard Farstad of McIntosh, S.D. They now
live in Selfridge.

Helen married Adam Holzer. They moved to Anaconda, Montana and have four
children. On December 1, 1963 Raymond married Diane Sabin, daughter of Duane
Sabin and Marie Neison of Morristown, S.D. She grew up seventeen miles north of
Morristown. They live in Belle Fourche, S.D. and have two daughters. On October
23, 1965, Stanley married Linda Ainsworth of Belle Fourche, S.D. They now live
in Missoula, Montana and have one son. In 1966 Leo entered the army and went to
Vietnam. He came back home in 1969 and in 1972 he married Cynthia Kraft,
daughter of Joe P. Kraft and Amelia Geiser. They moved on to the Oster place in
which Balzer and Margaret bad bought back in 1968. They are presently living
there and have three sons.
Margaret Feist

Picture - Leo Feist Family.

Picture - Raymond Feist Family.

Picture - Stan Feist Family.

Picture - Donald, Donald Jr., Joan.

DONALD AND JOAN [MCGREGOR] FEIST
On August 2, 1934, Donald Carroll was born to Peter Feist and Della Slater. He
married Joan Irene McGregor on November 15, 1956 at the St. Philomena Church in
Selfridge. Joan was born on November 2, 1935 to Gordon McGregor Sr. and Myrtie
Halverson. Joan attended the Selfridge Public Schools. There were so few in
school that all the boys but one played on the basketball team. They also put
on a three-act play every year and Joan was in all of them.

Donald and Joan have always lived in the Selfridge area and have been ranchers
all their lives. Their first married year they lived in their present location,
then they lived for fifteen years on the mink ranch (the Matt Weigel place),
then they moved back to where they presently live.

Some of the events they remember is the blizzard of 1966. It covered up cattle
and completely covered their mink barns. It took days to dig them out and many
died. They remember the Bigger and Walker Garage burning to the ground in the
early 1950's and how the community was affected when Larry Lee Kelsch lost his
arm in the Vietnam war.

Donald and Joan have one son, Donald Jr. He was born on December 11, 1959. He
was in the 4-H and Joan was an active mother in 4-H for eight years while
Donald Jr. was a member.
Joan Feist

Picture - Jerome and Janice Feist.

JEROME AND JANICE [FRIEZ] FEIST
Jerome was born on April 26, 1935 to Conrad and Rosella (Wuitschick) Feist, in
McIntosh S.D. Dr. Olson was the attending physician. There were five children,
Mary Eva, Mike, Frances, Joann and Jerome. Jerome attended a country school and
the St. Philomena's Parochial School in Selfridge, N.D. Jerome farmed and
ranched during his boyhood years, and much of his adult life.

Janice was born on December 2, 1937, to Christ and Elizabeth (Aman) Friez, in
McIntosh, S.D. Dr. Olson was also the attending physician. There were two girls
in her family. Vera Jean and Janice. Janice graduated from McLaughlin High
School, attended Dickinson State Teachers College for one year under the one
year rural program. She taught two years at the Golden Wealth School District
and two years at the Dillman School.

Jerome and I were married on October 21, 1958 in the St. Philomena Catholic
Church in Selfridge, N.D. There were three priests participating in the mass.
Fr. Walsh, Dickinson, N.D., Fr. Jerome Mundt, Selfridge, and Fr. Anthony,
McLaughlin, S.D. We felt high regard for all three priests, and didn't want to
exclude any one. Our wedding was a rainy day. It started with a ten o'clock
mass, followed by dinner, afternoon dancing, supper and dancing for the rest of
the evening. We had a short trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then made
our home on the farm with Jerome's parents. The farm is located sixteen miles
southwest of Selfridge.

Our oldest son, Brandon was born on January of 1960. On May 14, 1960 Jerome's
dad Conrad, died. On September 1961, we bought the farm. The rest of our boys
were born while we lived on the farm. Brian was born on March 31, 1963. Brad
was born on April 21, 1966 and Bryce was born on December 15, 1967.

Grandma (Jerome's mom) as everyone affectionately called her, was remarried on
April 2, 1962 to Ben Lauinger, from Esmond, N.D. They made their home in
Esmond,

During the 50th Jubilee, the Knights of Columbus asked Jerome to ride on the
float as the Good Shepherd. The summer had been hot and dry. Jerome stood
statuesque in red velvet robe and holding the staff. It must have been one of
the hottest days of the summer. As the float passed by, someone jokingly
remarked, "He looks so real, wonder if he can make it rain."

Our entertainment was simple, but fun. We visited, played cards, snowmobiled,
went fishing, hunting, bowling and went to dances. If anyone wanted to go
bowling, it was a 55 mile drive to Mandan or a 21 mile drive to McLaughlin,
S.D.

Jerome was presented the Outstanding Farmers Award of Sioux County in 1964. He
received a plaque and a picture of the farm. He served on the Selfridge School
Board, was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 25 years, and served as a
board member of the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation. I was a member of
the Star Homemakers Club, past president of the County Homemakers, President of
the Selfridge Betterment Club and active in the C.P.A. Club.

Our 22 neighbors through the years were: Leo and Pauline Dillman, Lorenz
Mosset, Bill and Eva Weilenman, Jake and Frieda Walker, Violet and Wayne
Snyder, Ester and Lawrence Braun, Ed and Mary Dillman, Lena and Charles Glines,
Ena Glines, Orill, Martha and Grandma Peterson, Richard Geigle, Ray and Evie
Wilson and Art Honeyman. We continued to farm until 1974. We sold the farm to
Keith and Dennis Kropp. After selling the farm we moved to Selfridge. Jerome
and I went to Real Estate School. Jerome went on to get his Real Estate License
for both N.D. and S.D. He is presently associated with Richardson Inc. in
Mobridge. S.D.

We lived in Selfridge for three years. Jerome was offered a job at the
Selfridge Cheese Company by Grant Krebs, Mgr. It took awhile to adjust to non-
farm life. I worked as a teacher's aide. Teaching was my "first love" so this
job was me. When we moved, leaving the job I enjoyed so much, a part of me
stayed there. We spent three years, renting the house on the John Fleck farm
#2. Two of those years we spent digging out of snow banks. We rode the
snowmobiles to work. I shared one with the boys. I did get quite a ride over
the hard drifts of snow, sometimes. There were times for pleasure too. We
snowmobiled to Simon and Maudie Dillman's and had to climb on top of the house,
and climb down a snowdrift to get into the garage, and into the house. There
were rabbit tracks on top of the house. The neighbors near us at that time
were: Meisels, Kathy and Victor Kraft, Danny Hinton, Mrs. Hinton, Paul and
Elaine Haider, Sam Walker, Duane Thompson, Frank and Shirley Thomas, Bernard
and Ann Braun, John and Sidney Fleck, Jim and Arlene Ramey, Oscar Reiker and
Mrs. Reiker and Dennis Plusch.

Brandon graduated from Selfridge High School in 1978. Brandon worked for the
West River Telephone for six years. He moved to Sarasota, Florida and is still
working in the same line of work. Brian graduated in 1980. He attended
Spearfish College and is now living in Florida too. Brad graduated from
Mobridge High School in 1984 and is going to college in Aberdeen, S.D. Bryce
will graduate from high school in May of 1986. None of our boys are married.

In 1980 we moved to Mobridge, S.D. Jerome is still associated with Richardson
Inc. in Mobridge. I have been working in many areas of part time, short term
and seasonal jobs. Such as: desk clerk, motels, cashier, greenhouse, florist,
accountants, newspaper and I have done substitute teaching in the schools here.
Janice Feist

JOSEPH AND EVA [ROHRICH] FEIST
Joseph Feist was born December 29, 1910 in Strasburg Russia, the Odessa area.
He is the son of Joseph and Marchelina (Sauli) Feist. Joe is from a family of
six brothers and one sister. His sister is deceased as well as one brother. One
brother lives in Canada, one in Germany and two brothers still live in Russia.
Joseph married Eva Rohrich on January 20, 1937 in Strasburg, Russia. Eva is the
daughter of John and Katherine (Rohrich) Rohrich and was born in Strasburg
also. Eva has two sisters, one living in Germany and one living in Canada. Joe
and Eva grew up in the same town not far from each other, and attended school
together.

Picture - Joe and Eva Feist.

After Joe and Eva were married they continued to live in Strasburg, Russia
where Joe first farmed together with his father and later farmed for the
government in cooperative farming.

Life in Russia was becoming unbearable for the Feist family, as well as for
everyone else. The communists strode into villages and took whatever they
wanted. At one point, Joe and Eva remember how they harvested and hauled their
wheat and the Russians stole every bit of it. That evening the only thing they
could do was cry. People often hid their food so the Russians wouldn't take
everything. The old people just wanted to die, with nothing to look forward to.
Eva remembers having to walk for miles in the snow, to chop wood, with no shoes
for her feet. To this day she has a lot of trouble with her feet and legs.

Toward the close of World War II, on the 23rd of March in 1944, Joe and Eva
fled Russia, along with thousands of others in hopes of freedom from the
godless and cruel communistic society of Russia. They gathered all their
belongings and left their home and village behind, traveling by team and wagon
with a wagon train. Their travels took them through the countries of Rumania,
Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and eventually to Poland.

This was a march of tragedy and agony. Only the healthiest and strongest
survived this trip. Many people died of starvation and were left along the
roadside with not even a decent burial. There were days on end with nothing to
eat. Joe and Eva were not different. Their hearts ached as they listened to
their children saying "Mama, I'm hungry." Eva cried her eyes out because she
could not feed or care for her children. At the start of the journey, Joe and
Eva had all their belongings and as the wagon train progressed everything was
lost and they arrived in Poland with only their children and the clothes on
their backs. They had nice horses and new wagons which were also all lost as
the Russians took everything of any value.

Finally on the 27th of May in 1944, Joe and Eva arrived in Poland. Joe was then
drafted in to the German Army. Eva remained in Poland with the children until
January of 1945. She lived in a school house which was set up to house
displaced families. Eva suffered the tragedy of death when her small eleven
month old daughter, Erica, died of pneumonia. The long trip in the rain and
snow, without food, shelter, proper care nor medical attention, led to severe
illness of the child. No one can imagine the heartbreak of a mother watching
her child die because she cannot give the child the main necessities of
everyday life, which we all take so much for granted.

While Joe remained in Poland in the Army, Eva traveled by railroad to Germany
with her children, to her parents home. She left January 20, 1945. There, she
was again housed in a school in Breslau for displaced families until she made
her home with her parents in Woiblinge, Germany in April of that same year. In
June of 1945, Joe was discharged from the Army and started out to try and find
his family. He knew which town in Germany, that Eva's parents lived in and this
is where he headed. He arrived in Woiblinge in September of 1945 where he was
reunited with his family once more.

At this time, Joe found employment working on a farm in Germany, then went on
to Stuttgart, Germany where he worked with wood, making picture frames. The
family remained here until July of 1948. When the economy of Germany started to
get a little better, Joe found employment in a factory. During his tour of duty
in the Army, Joe became ill and the doctor suggested a better climate.

The Feist family started corresponding with Father Aberle of Dickinson, North
Dakota and through this correspondence, it eventually led to the sponsorship of
the Feist family to come to the United States. It was a joint effort on the
part of Conrad, Peter and Balzer Feist, through the Catholic Displaced Families
Services, that the Joseph Feist family finally came to the United States and
the Selfridge area. Conrad, Peter and Balzer Feist are all cousins to Joe
Feist. The family arrived in the United States on November 12, 1955.

Their first home here in Selfridge was the apartment above the Post Office.
After that, they moved to a farm owned by Pete Feist located southeast of
Selfridge. They lived there until October of 1957 when they purchased the John
and Theresa Klein farm south of Selfridge. It is here that they raised and
educated their family. In 1973, Joe and Eva bought and remodeled the Charles
Whipple home in Selfridge and moved into town. They still make their home there
at the present time.

Eva recalls when she first came to the United States. She was unhappy at first,
but only because she couldn't understand or speak the English language. She
loved the country and would never again go back to Russia or to Germany. Here
they have everything they need. They cannot forget the days of living in Russia
where there was no food to eat, and they had to live in fear for their lives
night and day. She says the Americans don't know how lucky they are to live in
this land of freedom with all the food they want and the comfortable homes to
live in. The people should be as thankful as she is. Joe and Eva are the
parents of three children.

Katherine [Feist] Landwer was born December 20, 1937 in Russia. She married
Nickolas Landwer in Yakima, Washington. They are now living in Redman,
Washington and have two daughters, Christina and Tina.

Picture - Joseph Feist family.

George Feist was born September 6, 1940 in Russia. He received his education in
Germany. He is married and has one daughter, Jeanette. At the present time, he
is living in Selfridge where he operates the tavern, Joe's Lounge.

Rose Marie [Feist] Posner was born June 6, 1947 in Germany. She is a 1965
graduate of Selfridge High School. Rose Marie married Bernie Posner and they
now live in Florida with their three children, Julie, Stewart and Bernard
Joseph.
Joe and Eva Feist

Picture - Back L to R: Max and Barbara Feist, Tom. Front: Ron, Shirley, and
Melvin.

MAX AND BARBARA [BRAUN] FEIST
Max and Barbara Braun were married on August 30, 1952 in the St. Philomena
Church in Selfridge, N.D. Max was born June 10, 1930 and is the son of Joe and
Cecilia (Molsom) Feist Barbara was born October 30, 1933 to Zacheus and Katie
(Mosset) Braun, along with a twin sister.

Max served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was stationed in Korea. After
Max and Barbara were married, they lived in Bismarck and moved to Selfridge in
1962 when the Five Star Cheese Company opened up. Grant Krebs and Max were the
only employees working at the plant the first couple of months getting it ready
for the operation of the plant. Max worked for the Selfridge Cheese Company for
nine years. In 1970, they moved to Bismarck, where Max was employed by Capital
City Cheese Co. That same year, Max experienced an accident at the Cheese plant
and he was unable to use his arm. Barbara has been employed at the Bismarck
Elks Club for nine years. Max and Barbara have four children.

Thomas Feist was born August 22, 1953. He is a 1971 graduate of Bismarck High
School and married Joseph Nagel on November 21, 1980. Joe works as a boiler
attendant for Basin Electric at Stanton and they are living in Washburn, North
Dakota. They have one daughter, Jody and one son Jordan.

Melvin Feist was born November 20, 1957. He received his High School degree
while serving in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1976. He was stationed in Germany.
He is presently employed with the Corps of Engineers in Riverdale, N. Dak.

Ronald Feist was born December 5, 1959. He attended school at St. Mary's and
Bismarck High Schools. He is currently working for Alpine Paints in Bismarck
where he is living.
Barbara Feist

Picture - Mike Feist family.

MICHAEL AND RITA [JOCHIM] FEIST
Michael Jerome Feist was born November 13, 1949 to Michael and Bessie (Snyder)
Feist. Mike graduated from high school in Newcastle, Wyoming.

After graduation he moved from Newcastle to Selfridge to help his grandparents,
the Wayne Snyders on the farm. He also worked at the Farmers Union before
entering the Navy. Mike was in the Navy from 1968-1972. He served in Vietnam
for 14 months and was later stationed in Hawaii.

Rita Ann Jochim was born August 10, 1955 to Casimir and DeLainis (Hertel)
Jochim. She is a graduate of Selfridge High School.

Mike and Rita were married September 28, 1973 at McIntosh, S. Dak. After their
marriage they moved into a mobile home located across the street from the
Catholic Church. At this time Mike was employed by the Selfridge Cheese Co. and
Rita was employed by the Fort Yates School District. In 1974 the Feist's moved
to Mandan, where they lived until 1981 and where Mike is employed by the
Wyoming Refining Company and Rita is employed by the Safeway Store.

They have two children Justin Michael, born April 30, 1974 and Jill Marie born
December 12, 1978. Both children attend school in Newcastle.
Rita Feist

PAUL AND EVA [VOLK] FEIST
Eva Volk, daughter of Wendelin and Rose (Glas) Volk, was born September 21,
1925 at Fort Yates, N.D. She was raised on her parents farm, southeast of
Selfridge and received her education at the Golden Wealth School District.

Eva Volk married Paul Feist of Burnstad, N.D., on September 28, 1957, in St.
Mary's Cathedral, Bismarck, N.D. Paul is the son of Joseph and Magdalene
(Materi) Feist, born February 21, 1920, rural Linton. Paul grew up in the
Burnstad area and received his education in rural schools.

Paul was in the Air Force from April 6, 1942 to January 6, 1946. Paul and Eva
presently live on their farm near Burnstad, N.D. The Feist's are members of St.
Clare's Catholic Church in Burnstad, N.D. They have one son:

Picture - Eva, David, Paul.

David Feist was born June 8, 1965 and attended school at Napoleon, N.D. He
lives at home on the farm with his parents.
Eva Feist

Picture - Peter and Della Feist.

PETER AND DELLA [SLATER] FEIST
Peter was born March 3, 1913 at Strasburg, North Dakota to Anton and Frances
(Volk) Feist. He came to Selfridge in 1921 with his parents and settled west of
town on a farm where Joe Dillman is living at the present time. Pete's parents
built up this farm. He was raised there and educated in the Golden Wealth
School District in a country school just south of Selfridge. The school was
located near the Feist farm.

Pete married Della Slater on April 6, 1933 at Fort Yates, North Dakota by Judge
Carrigan. She was born January 22, 1913 to Herbert and Clara (Hoffman) Slater.
Della also came to the Selfridge area with her parents in 1922 and was raised
on a farm (formerly the Ed Puffing farm) located in the brakes about sixteen
miles east of Selfridge.

Della and Pete tell their story. "We went to school together and knew each
other well before our marriage. We had a ball all of our lives. Dad had a team
of horses and together, Pete and I had so much fun during the winter months
with the sled. We never missed a dance. We would go to the dances with the
horse and sled, along with my older sister Minnie and "Babe" Carpenter, her
future husband. We really enjoyed our courtship.

Pete says, "After our marriage, we lived on the Pete Peterson place, near where
Don Schaffer now lives. We rented it and took cattle in for pasture to pay the
way. We also rented some Indian land. I cut down trees for fence posts and
traded them for the rent of the land. This was the beginning of the depression
years which were utterly terrible. There was no grass to feed the livestock and
we mowed Russian thistles for hay to feed the cattle. We milked and also took
over the Louie Barrett cattle. These were just scrub cattle.

I found employment working on Highway 6 when it was being built from Fort Yates
to the South Dakota line. This was just a new road being put in during 1934. It
was built with horses and scoopes and I didn't get much money, only a couple of
dollars a day. I managed four horses and walked behind the horses all day
pulling a scraper. I would be so tired at the end of each day. When the job was
finished, we moved from the Peterson place to a little place about one fourth
mile from my parent's farm.

That fall, I hauled vegetables from Newell, South Dakota and many times I had
all the vegetables sold before I even reached Selfridge. Food was so scarce. I
hauled with a pickup and little trailer behind. Right after that, during the
winter, I started my small trucking business. At first I hauled hay and later
cattle, and had two small trucks at the time.

The next trucking job I had, was hauling brick to Fort Yates for the first
brick dormitories, schools and government buildings. I had about four or five
men working with me at that time. The men rode in the back of the truck under a
tarp to keep warm until they reached the job site. The men hauled day and night
and really worked hard. Times were tough, money and jobs were scarce. The men
were paid about $2.00 a day. Harold Snyder worked for me at the time and in
1939 the trucking business was sold to Harold and we started farming again.

Della's parents lived at Blabon, North Dakota and we rented some land near
there and did some long distance farming as well as farming here at home in
Selfridge. This was near Hope, N. Dak. and was a long ways from home. We had no
hired help and did all the work ourselves. On our last day of threshing at
Blabon, we loaded up all the machinery and left at eleven o'clock at night. We
got to Selfridge the next day. We were so homesick for our home here at
Selfridge. We only farmed one year at Blabon.

We lived on that little farm near my parents until the fall of 1936. We moved
the house from the farm into Selfridge that fall. This is the Henry Haider
home. We lived in Selfridge (about two years) until we moved to the Slater farm
located just east of the present Joe Dillman farm. We remodeled the home and
built new cattle sheds. The following year a tornado wrecked the whole farm.
There was no rain with the tornado, but the following day it rained like it was
never going to quit.

In 1946 we purchased the old Citizens State Bank Building and moved to the
apartment upstairs. We bought the grocery merchandise from the Slater Grocery
Store and moved it into the bank building and opened the Feist Cash Market. We
operated this store for approximately fifteen years, doing some remodeling and
adding on the locker plant approximately 1951-52. We continued to farm during
this time and acquired more cattle. We moved into our present home in 1958,
which we purchased from Fred Rott.

While in the store, I started the mink ranch five miles north of Selfridge. I
bought this from Matt Weigel. I was hauling coal from Hettinger and met a
fellow that raised mink. I bought a few, (about 65) and moved them to the farm.
I raised mink for sixteen years. At one time we had up to 10,000 mink on the
ranch. We sold the pelts at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Buyers would come to
Detroit Lakes from New York and all over to purchase the mink pelts. Thirty
five dollars was the average price we used to get for a skin. We made good
money. The skins were processed there, but later we processed them right at the
ranch. My son Don and Jack Schneider used to be able to skin a mink a minute.

We crossed different colors of mink and different breeds to get the different
colors. Some of the colors we had were white, different shades of brown and
black. Wild males would make a darker shade of brown. We got a pearl colored
mink when it was crossed with a palomino. The blue mink would bring royal blue
pelts, sapphire and other shades of blue. The market dictated the color. We
shipped in some of our mink from Alaska.

Raising the mink was a lot of hard work. We employed many local young people
who were looking for an odd job. After we had everything on the ranch changed
electrically, we were set up to feed 5,000 mink in about three or four hours.
We fed three ton of meat a day in the summer months. The feed usually consisted
of turkey and cattle aufal, in 50 pound packages, which we purchased from the
John Morrell meat packing house. We hauled the meat in by the semi loads. It
was ground and ready to feed, mixed with 10 percent cereal.

In the spring of 1966, when the big blizzard hit this area, most of our mink
pens were snowed under. When the snow melted, the pens underneath were crushed.
A lot of our mink got loose and were running all over the country. It was quite
a financial blow to the business.

About 1972 the mink got so cheap we only broke even. There was no more money to
be made in mink and we went out of the business. I still have some mink pelts
which I raised. Since that time, we have just been farming and ranching. We are
retired now and annually we go to Phoenix, Arizona where we have established a
home. We really enjoy the winter months down there and look forward to going
every year. We have three children:

Donald Feist was born August 2, 1934. He married Joan McGregor, the daughter of
Gordon and Myrtie (Halvorson) McGregor. At the present time they are living on
a farm west of Selfridge. They have one son, Donald Jr.

Darlene [Feist] Walker was born September 26, 1936. She married Lawrence
Walker, the son of John and Magdelena (Bickel) Walker. At the present time they
are living in Bozeman, Montana and have three children, Connie, Ronnie, and
Carrie.

Della Clare [Feist] Froelich was born January 22, 1944. She married Loren
Froelich, the son of Elmer and Olga Froelich. Currently they are living at
Montpelier, North Dakota on a dairy farm. They have two children.
Peter and Della Feist

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when girls got sunburned in a lot less
places?

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when kids played "Farmer in the Dell" and
"Fox and the Geese"?

Picture - Back: Clayton, Loretta, Leonard, MaryAnn, Jack. Front: George,
Wendelin, Molly, Robert.

WENDELIN AND AMELIA [WALKER] FEIST
Wendelin Feist was born on December 2, 1915 in Strasburg, N.D. to Kasper Feist
(originally from Strasburg, Russia) and Maryann (Brounagel) Feist. Wendelin,
the fifth child of eleven children, grew up on a farm west of Strasburg and
attended a country school there.

Amelia Walker, better known as "Molly" to her friends, was born October 23,
1919 in the Selfridge area to John Walker, Sr. and Magdelena (Bickel) Walker
who were both immigrants from Russia and were married in the U.S.A. Molly was
the fifth child born to the Walker's. She had nine brothers and five sisters.

Even though Wendelin and Molly both grew up in North Dakota, they met in
Pontiac, Michigan. Molly was working as a babysitter and housekeeper for a lady
doctor, and Wendelin worked as a machine shop operator for the General Motors
Company. They were married on June 7, 1940 at St. Michael's Church in Pontiac
where they lived for three more years.

Their first two children were born in Pontiac - Loretta Marie on November 25,
1941 and Maryann on December 12, 1942.

In the fall of 1943, the Feist's moved back to the Selfridge area (for medical
reasons) where they bought their farm one mile west of Selfridge. They continue
to live on this farm that they had built from scratch.

On December 31, 1943 their first son, George, was born in Strasburg, N.D. where
Molly was staying with Wendelin's parents because there was no hospital in the
Selfridge area. The next year brought another bundle on December 11, 1944. Jack
was born in the town of Selfridge because the roads were too bad to get any
further. On June 9, 1946, Clayton arrived in the Mandan Hospital followed by
Leonard on November 16, 1947 in the Bismarck Hospital. The caboose of the
family, Robert, was born on May 10, 1949 in Bismarck. All of the children
attended school in Selfridge and several went on to college at BJC in Bismarck.

Loretta Marie married August Friedt from Mott, N.D. and they are now living in
New Leipzig, N.D. They have four children, Lourice Marie married Douglas Beek
and has two children, Jessica and Ryan. Sammie is working for Pride Industries
in Bismarck, N.D. Joel is attending college in Casper, Wyoming and Danny is at
home in New Leipzig, N.D. Loretta runs a day care center in her home. She also
bakes wedding and other kinds of cakes in her spare time. She really loves to
bake, as you can tell by the great job she does. Loretta's husband, Gust (as we
call him) drives truck for Dittus Incorporated of Elgin, N.D.

Maryann married Dean Simmons of McIntosh, S.D. and are living in Columbus,
Montana. She works in the ASCS office there and her husband works at the
Yellowstone Bank in Columbus. They have four children-Wayne and Neal who are in
college and Loren and Karen who are in high school and live at home.

George married Linda Doll from Mandan, N.D. and they live in Florence, Montana.
George is a mechanic for Horner Waldorf at Missoula, Montana and his wife,
Linda, is a volunteer therapist. They have two sons - Russell who is going to
Missoula College and Shawn who is in high school. They were also lucky enough
to adopt a daughter, Janelle, who is still at home going to school.

Jack married Sadie Fergel from Shields, N.D. and are now living in Mandan, N.D.
Jack works for Montana Dakota Utilities and Sadie is a beautician and works in
Bismarck. They have three daughters, Tanya, Tamara, and Jacqueline Sadie, who
are all in school. Jack was the only son to serve in the Army for three years.
He was a sergeant and was stationed in Korea. He is now in the National Guard
in Bismarck.

Clayton is also living in Mandan and is a foreman for Basin Electric. Clay is
married to Jane Reslock from Valley City, N.D. Jane works for North American
Coal Corporation in Bismarck. Clay has a stepson, William Paul, who is in grade
school. Together Clay and Jane have a daughter named Emily Carol.

Leonard married Patty Purman from Bismarck, N.D. They are now living in
Bismarck with their three daughters - Dorice, Lorie and Karie - who are all
going to school. Leonard works for Dacotah Portland Cements and Patty works as
a receptionist and bookkeeper for Q & R Clinic.

Robert still calls Selfridge his part-time home where he hangs his hat when he
isn't working as a brakeman on the SOO Line train of Bismarck.

Molly and Wendelin write "Some of the fonder memories are of the days when the
families of the community would get together at the West Dam for a Sunday
afternoon of picnics and swimming. The families seemed to get together more
then in the homes for an evening of singing, dancing and cards. One of the fun
things was getting to the neighbors with horses and sleigh. There was always a
lot of community and neighborly spirit. When Wendelin was burned and laying in
the hospital, the neighbors got together with their combines and trucks and put
the harvest in the bins while some of the neighbors helped in any way they
could. Memories like these are never forgotten."

"Some of the most obvious changes in the community was the loss of our
churches. There once were four (Baptist, Congregational, Catholic and Assembly
of God), now there in only one Sunday mass in the Catholic Church. A priest
comes from Bismarck, N.D. to hold mass."

"Electricity was the best thing to come to all the farmers along with a new
school, good roads, and the telephone. It sure changed everyone's life style. I
guess everyone would agree and should be thankful for our great community we
have here at Selfridge."
Molly Feist

Picture - Jack Feist family.

Picture - Leonard Feist Family

Picture - Dean Simmons  Family - 1970

Picture - Clayton Feist family.

Picture - Loretta [Feist] Freidt family.

Picture - George Feist family.

Picture - Ted Ferderer Family. Back L to R: Teddy, Monica, Bette, Carl. Front:
Ted and Marie Ferderer.

TED AND MARIE FERDERER FAMILY
The Ted Ferderer family moved to Selfridge in 1931. In 1933 they moved to their
farm south of Breien in the Solen School District and moved back to Selfridge
in 1936. It is here in Selfridge that Ted purchased the J.K. Wead store and
operated this grocery store from 1936 to 1942. The family moved to California
in 1942 and once again Ted went into the grocery business with his two sons
Carl and Teddy. Ted passed away March 8, 1971 and Marie passed away October 24,
1971. After father and son passed away, Carl continued to operate the store
until he sold it and retired. Ted and Marie Ferderer have four children.

Monica [Ferderer] Graham married Donald Graham and they five in Citrus Heights
California. They have two children, Donna and Richard.

Carl Ferderer married Frances Gripodo and they have five children, Maria,
Marolyn, Carolyn, Francine and Carl Jr. Carl lives in Sacramento, California.

Elizabeth [Ferderer] Strager married Howard L. Strager and they have one son
Byron. Elizabeth and Howard live in San Diego, California.

Teddy Ferderer passed away May 19, 1971 and is survived by one daughter,
Shannon Jane and four step-daughters.
Monica Graham

JOHN AND THERESA [ROLL] FERGEL
John was born to Nick Fergel and Margaret Wingenbach on September 12, 1921.
Theresa Roll was born to Sebastian Roll and Mary Riehl on October 18, 1928.

John and Theresa were married on October 18, 1948 in Carson, N.D. at the St.
Theresa Catholic Church. They lived on a ranch and then farmed and ranched 12-
1/2 miles southwest of Shields. They moved to Selfridge in June of 1972, when
they bought and managed the Wishing Well Supper Club. They lived in the back
living quarters of their business.

They have nine children:

Karen Fergel Geck was born on October 13, 1949 and married Tom Geck, son of
Edward Geck and Marion Miller. They have four children, David, Gina, Alisha and
John. They live in Glen Ullin, N.D.

Dinah Fergel Blotske was born on April 20, 1952. She married Jerry Blotske, son
of Ferdinand Blotske and Margaret Eckroth. They have two sons, Jason and Ryan.

Picture - Back: Arlene, Mike, John, Mary, Leon, Linda, Hugo. Front: Karen,
Theresa, Felice, Dinah.

Hugo was born on October 25, 1953. He is married to Alice Kahl, daughter of
Francis Kahl and Lorrine Kary. They live in Scott City, Kansas where Hugo works
as a mechanic for the John Deere Implement. Alice works as a clerk at a
discount store.  They have two sons, Douglas and Darren.

Arleen Fergel Walker was born on October 25, 1956. She married Dana Walker, son
of George Walker Jr. and Alvina Metzger. They live in Selfridge and have two
daughters, Cherie and Sonya.

Leon was born on November 27, 1954. He married Marlys Kahl, daughter of
Lawrence Kahl and Gertrude Hartman. They live in Mandan and have two children,
Deanna and Lee.

Linda Fergel Dillman was born July 12, 1962. She married James Dillman, son of
Jack Dillman and Donna Cross.

Felice was born on February 12, 1958.

Michael was born on November 1, 1960. He was stationed at Mountain Home, Idaho
from 1979 to 1982 in the Air Force.

Mary was born on January 3, 1965.

In September of 1977 John and Theresa decided to rent their business and move
to Mandan. For the past five years, John has been employed as a maintenance man
and courier for the Norwest Bank of Mandan.
Theresa Fergel

MICHAEL JAMES FERGEL
Michael James Fergel was born November 1, 1960, to John and Theresa (Roll)
Fergel. He lived on a ranch ten miles southwest of Shields, N.D. until the age
of eleven when his parents purchased the Wishing Well Supper Club from Whimp
and Agnes Wingerter in 1972. He moved to Selfridge with his family and lived in
the house behind the bar.

Mike writes, "I attended Selfridge High School, grades six through ten. During
my school years the students all awaited the day they could leave the dying
little town of Selfridge behind. As a result many friends and families moved
away, but Selfridge still remains today, and even as a home for some of those
eager students!"

"The recreation then, was as now; self-made. From old junked cars, to garage
rafters or straw bales, club houses were made from almost anything. Winter
sports consisted of ice skating in the "dimly-lit" streets or bicycle tag in
the alleys. Along with the convenient water-tower toboggan rides, there were
the sled rides down Werner's hill. In the summer, there was always "Rotts dam"
to swim and raft in."

Picture - Mike Fergel.

"I moved from Selfridge in 1977 after my tenth grade and graduated in 1979 from
Mandan High School. I joined the U.S. Air Force two weeks later and I served
four years. I moved to Texas, later to Illinois, and then to Mt. Home Idaho. I
received an honorable discharge in the spring of 1983 and moved home to
Mandan."

"After working four hot months at Park Hill Tree Nursery, I filled the position
of custodian at Selfridge High School in the fall of 1983. About a year later,
filled a part-time custodial position for the ASCS office in Selfridge."
Mike Fergel

Picture - Chris, Verne, Dolores, Leslie, Gail and Douglass.

VERNE AND DOLORES [SCHAEFFER] FIECHTNER
Verne Fiechtner was born June 2, 1930 at Aberdeen, S. Dak. and is the son of
Gus and Rose (Oster) Fiechtner. He attended Selfridge grade and high school. He
moved to Selfridge in 1933 with his mother and family. Verne married Dolores
Schaeffer on July 20, 1948 at Selfridge. Dolores is the daughter of George and
Eva Engel Schaeffer.

Both Verne and Dolores are graduates of Selfridge High School in the class of
1948. They both played on the high school basketball teams and in 1948, Verne's
team won the District Championship. They both recall how cold the class rooms
and so called "library" were and how small the gym was.

One of the incidents they remember was when Selfridge was scheduled to play a
basketball game at Solen. There was a blizzard, but the game wasn't called off.
Charlie Snyder was

driving his dads truck and the whole gang was stranded about four miles from
Solen. Deloris (Brunning) Volk got help from a nearby farmer, and she slept in
the Solen school in the furnace room, being it was the only warm place there
was. Dolores remembers how good the town of Selfridge looked to her the next
day when they all got home.

Verne and Dolores moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1950 and in 1968 they moved to
Lynnwood, Washington where Verne has worked for Boeing Airplane Corporation
since 1950 and Dolores works for Safeway as a Supervisor since 1970. They have
four children.

Leslie Fiechtner was born at Bismarck on January 13, 1949. He married Susan
Brown on August 6, 1983 at Mississippi. They now reside at College Station,
Texas and are expecting their first child.

Gail [Fiechtner] Champion was born December 15, 1949 at McLaughlin, S. Dak. She
married Stephen Champion on July 26, 1969 in Washington. They have two children
and live in Irvine, California.

Douglas Fiechtner was born February 16, 1951 at Wichita, Kansas. He married
Karen Grosenich on June 17, 1972 at Lynnwood, Washington. They have two
children and live at Bothill, Washington.

Christopher Fiechtner was born April 25, 1962 at Wichita, Kansas and lives in
Lynnwood, Washington.
Dolores Fiechtner

Picture - Caroline and John Fleck.

JOHN AND CAROLINE [MOSSET] FLECK
John was born on February 5, 1912 to John Fleck Sr. and Anna Marie Kuntz. His
parents came from Odessa, Russia.  Caroline Mosset was born on April 3, 1916 at
Linton, N.D. While very young, the family moved across the river to Selfridge.
One of Caroline's earliest recollections was of the ferry trip across the
Missouri River. They moved to a farm seven miles west of Selfridge where she
remained until her marriage to John Fleck on June 11, 1935.

After their marriage, they lived on a farm four miles south of Selfridge. The
farm had a two room house. Three children were born while they lived here -
John, Delores and Alvina. In the 1940's the family moved to a farm west of
Selfridge which is now the Bernard Braun farm. They remained here for two
years, then moved to a neighboring place a half mile north, where they lived
until their retirement in 1972. Two more children were born while they lived
there - Linda and Judy. In 1972 John and Caroline sold the farm to their son,
John, and moved into Selfridge where they built a new house.

Caroline died on February 6, 1978. John sold their home and moved in a one unit
apartment in the Selfridge Retirement Home, which he is presently living in.

They have five children: John F. Fleck Jr. who married Sidney Larson on June
29, 1963. They live on the family farm west of Selfridge where John farms and
Sidney is a Licensed Practical Nurse and works at Med Center One in Bismarck.
They have five daughters, Sonja, Kimberley, Lisa, Amy and Vanessa.

Delores Fleck Aman and her husband, Donald are making their home in Billings,
Montana. They own their own business Height Feeds. They sell feed for poultry
and horses. They have five children: Carol, Jeff, Tim, Michelle and Dawn.

Alvina Fleck Hersch is now living in Bismarck. She has eight children: Delilah,
Patrick, Edwin, Peggy, Joe, Brian, Sheila and Ann Marie.

Linda Fleck Rummel Kropp lives in Bismarck with her husband Dennis Kropp and
their two sons, Rick and Will and one daughter, Sarah.

Judy Fleck Johner married Gene Johner. They presently live near Rapid City,
S.D. with their two sons, Kent and Eric.
Linda Kropp

Picture - John and Sidney Fleck family.

JOHN AND SIDNEY [LARSON] FLECK
On December 31, 1935, John F. Fleck was born to John Fleck Jr. and Caroline
Mosset. He grew up on his family's farm, which is six miles west and one mile
north of Selfridge. John graduated from the Selfridge High School and from
Dickinson State Teachers College in 1960.

He met Sidney Larson, daughter of Louis P. Larson and Nellie A. Jaken. They
were married on June 29, 1963 in Baker, Montana. They lived in Miles City,
Montana until June of 1971, when John and Sidney then bought the Fleck family
farm and moved back to Selfridge to farm for the past 14 years. Some of those
years he did his teaching at the Selfridge High School. John was on the Cenex
Station Board, is a member of the Knights of Columbus and belongs to the Rural
Fire Department. Sidney has been a housewife for 21 years and a nurse for 20
years. She graduated from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Dickinson.

John and Sidney have five daughters: Sonja was born on June 3, 1964 and is a
student at UND. Kimberly was born on October 13, 1965 and is a student at NDSU,
Lisa was born on January 19, 1972. Amy was born on October 3, 1975 and Vanessa
was born on May 23, 1978.
Sidney Fleck

Picture - Anna and John Flohr.

JOHN AND ANNA [JAEGER] FLOHR
John Flohr Sr. and Anna (Jaeger) Flohr were married at St. Elizabeth's Catholic
Church on February 20, 1928. John was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Flohr on
October 13, 1907 at Lefor, N. Dak. John grew up on a farm in the Lefor area and
received his education there. Anna was born September 15, 1906 to Mr. and Mrs.
Mike Jaeger in Hungary. Anna came to the United States with her mother and
babysitter when she was just six years old. They had relatives in Buffalo, New
York and this is where they stayed for one year before coming to Lefor, N. Dak.
John and Anna met while living in Lefor.

After their marriage, they worked on a farm for one year, then moved to Regent,
North Dakota where John started working for the Milwaukee Railroad. It was hard
making a living until John started working steady for the railroad in 1930. In
1934 the Regent station was cut and John was transferred to Mott, North Dakota
where they lived for 10 years.

In 1944 they moved to several other towns along the North Railroad branch and
in 1966 they moved from McIntosh, S. Dak. to Selfridge where they lived in the
Railroad Section house. By then, John had been a foreman in the Track
Department for many years. He worked for the Chicago Milwaukee Railroad for a
total of 43 years.

Picture - Back: Doris, Johnny, Dolores. Front: John and Anna Flohr.

During the six years they lived in Selfridge, John was a member of the Knights
of Columbus and a member of the Milwaukee Railroad Maintenance Way Employees.
Anna belonged to the Christian Mothers Society. They were both members of the
St. Philomena Church and enjoyed the many church fairs and the warm hospitality
of the Selfridge people.

John passed away in July 1972 of lung cancer and Anna moved to Mobridge, S.
Dak. In 1973 she moved back to Selfridge for another four years, then in 1977
she moved to Mobridge again and still is residing there at this time. John and
Anna are the parents of three children;

John Flohr Jr. was born at Lefor, North Dakota on January 21, 1929. He married
Edith Kraft of Selfridge. She is the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Mosset) Kraft
of Selfridge. John has worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 36 years and they
are now retired and living in Black Hawk, S. Dak. They have four children.

Dolores [Flohr] Gross was born March 18, 1930 at Regent, North Dakota. She
married John Gross of Shields, North Dakota. Dolores and John are presently
farming east of Shields. They have five children.

Doris [Flohr] Kopp was born April 19, 1936 at Mott, North Dakota. Les is
retired from a government job and they are now living in Sacramento,
California. They have three daughters.
Anna Flohr

Picture - Albert and Helen Fried and grandson Danny

ALBERT AND HELEN [SIMONS] FRIED
Albert was the son of Christopher Fried and Emelia Acherman. He was born on
December 26, 1917.  Helen was born on January 20, 1928, and is the daughter of
John Simons and Helen Sauber.  Albert and Helen were married on February 9,
1948 at Edgemont, S.D. They have nine children:

Kathleen was born on February 28, 1949 and married Kenneth Schantz, son of Mike
Schantz and Magdelena Shaner.

Dennis was born on February 12, 1952.

Curtis John was born on February 12, 1952.

Michael David was born on March 24, 1954.

Robert Eugene was born on September 26, 1955 and married Mavis Schumaier,
daughter of Raymond Schumaier and Elaine Stark.

Patricia Louise was born on December 28, 1956 and married Richard Hill, son of
Raymond Hill and Marge Lott.

Bryan Kelly was born on November 16, 1958.

Bernard Shannon was born on October 18, 1964.

Carmen Annette was born on September 1, 1966.

Kathy and Ken Schantz and their two children, Tina and Kent, live in Mandan.
Ken works for Cloverdale Food Co. and Kathy works in the business office of
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Dennis and Mike are operating the family ranch
and farm which they purchased several years ago. Dr. Curtis J. is the
veterinarian at the McLaughlin Veterinary Service, which he owns and operates.
Bob and Mavis and their two sons, Scott and Dan, live in Bismarck. Bob works
for the Bridgeman Dairy Co. Pat and Rich and their daughter, Crystal, live in
Fargo. Pat teaches Special Education classes at the Moorehead, Minnesota Junior
High School. Rich is studying for a Master's Degree and working for the NDSU
Plant Nursery and Research. Bryan is presently employed by Mike and Dennis.
Bernard is attending UND in Grand Forks, studying for a Bachelor's Degree in
aviation. Carmen is attending BJC in Bismarck.

In early April of 1953, Albert and Helen and their three children, Kathy,
Dennis, and Curtis moved to their new farm, ten miles southwest of Selfridge,
where they have resided until the present time. They moved from a farm near
Meadow, S.D. where they lived for five years. Albert has been a farmer since
1946, some 38 years,

Before Albert and Helen married, Albert entered the Army Air Force Radar
Division in 1941. He was discharged in 1945. He was stationed in Florida,
California, Louisiana, New Jersey and Washington. Since living in the Selfridge
Community, Albert served on the Walker School Board, served as Township
Assessor, belong to the American Legion and Knights of Columbus and served on
the ASC Committee.

The event that will be long remembered was the blizzard of 1966. It was perhaps
the worst one that had hit this area for quite a long while. It started a short
time before noon on Wednesday, March 3, 1966. School was dismissed in
Selfridge, and Conrad Wingerter, our neighbor, who was in town, brought our
school children home to get them here faster; as the bus had quite a few
children to deliver at that time. The visibility was getting very poor. We were
without electricity, and the telephone was dead, except for our party line. You
could only talk to someone if they picked up their receiver, as the rings
wouldn't go through. So until Saturday morning, before the winds and snow
subsided, we stayed in the house in the basement. Because there wasn't any
electricity, we kept warm with a propane stove, which we used to cook with too.
We melted snow for water. A couple of our children were recuperating from the
chicken pox, which certainly added to the anxiety of it all.

On Sunday, the sun shone and it warmed up considerably. Albert was very ill and
a pilot who was helping blizzard victims, flew him to the McLaughlin Hospital.
The cattle had strayed a half mile or more from the yard. It took a couple of
days for me and the children to drive our cattle home to feed and water and to
"dig out" from the blizzard. Some of our buildings were almost covered with
drifted snow.

Albert was dismissed from the hospital on the following Wednesday. We were so
thankful that our family all came through the terrible ordeal okay.
Helen Fried

Picture - L to R: Darlynne, Larry, Martha and Joe Froelich, and Maureen.

JOE AND MARTHA [COLLIS] FROELICH
Joe Froelich, the son of Julia (Emil) and Joseph Froelich, was born June 18,
1910. He graduated from elementary school at St. Anthony, N. Dak. He was
employed by the Stevens Construction Co. for five years building roads.

Martha Froelich, daughter of Mary Eva (Schmidt) and Jesse Hart Collis, was born
February 22, 1914 on a farm near Huff, N. Dak. She received her elementary
education in a rural school, attended high school at Lake Crystal, Minnesota;
Selfridge; and graduated from Mandan High School in 1930. She graduated from
Dickinson State Teachers College and taught in rural schools near Mandan until
her marriage.

Joe and Martha were united in marriage at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St.
Anthony on December 26, 1934 (a very cold, blustery, snowy day.) After their
marriage Martha taught school at her parent's home and Joe attended the Hanson
Auto School at Fargo, N. Dak.

In May, 1936, Joe and Martha moved to Selfridge where Joe was employed at the
Collis Garage. Martha continued teaching until their children, Larry, Maureen,
and Darlynne were born. When Darlynne entered her first year of school, Martha
began teaching in the elementary grades at the Selfridge Public School, where
she taught for eleven years. In 1963, she accepted a position as second grade
teacher at Fort Yates, N. Dak., where she taught for fourteen years. In 1961,
Martha received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from
Mary College. She retired in 1977, after thirty four years of teaching
experience.

In 1942, Joe purchased the garage from Joe Becker and Ralph Hinton. In 1953,
fire destroyed the garage and all it's contents, resulting in a $30,000 loss,
and only $3000 was received from insurance. Joe received third degree burns and
was hospitalized at McLaughlin Hospital for seven weeks. With the excellent
medical aid and care of Drs. Warpinski and Torkildson his life was saved.

Joe then tried his luck at farming for eight years in the Selfridge area. When
the Cheese Plant began operation in Selfridge, Joe purchased and operated five
milk trucks for ten years, retiring in 1973.

In March 1966, Selfridge encountered a three day blizzard, which left the city
with no lights, heat or water. When the storm finally abated, neighbors had to
shovel out the doors so people could get out of their homes. Only the roofs of
parked cars could be seen plus there were 30-40 foot snowdrifts in the middle
of the streets. After the roads were opened Joe, on his milk route south of
Elgin, saw cattle frozen to death, some of them frozen standing up. It was
estimated that 200 cattle and some horses froze to death. Pete Feist was kept
busy hauling them home for mink food.

Martha is a member of the Christian Mother's Altar Society, and served in the
offices of President, Vice President, which she has been a member for 48 years.
Joe was a 4th degree member of the KC's. He has also been member of the member
of the KC's. He has also been a member of the Sportsmens  Club, served on the
City Board, School Board and was a member of the Welfare Board for 12 years.

The Froelich's celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1984. They now
spend their winters in Phoenix, Arizona where they enjoy the climate, visiting
with their children and square dancing. They return to Selfridge in the spring
to fish and garden.  Joe and Martha have three children, nine grandsons, and
one great grandchild.

Larry was born December 11, 1938. He attended St. Philomena Elementary School,
High School at the Assumption Abbey, Richardton, N. Dak. and graduated as a
geologist from the University of Grand Forks. He was employed by the State
Water Commission in Bismarck, N. Dak. and later in Denver, Colorado. He
returned to Bismarck and is now employed as a Geological Engineer for the
American Gas Co. of Bismarck. He married Marge Aduddel, daughter of Joann and
Carl Lidman, Rapid City, S. Dak. They have five sons Eddie 24, serving on the
USS Nimitz, Daniel 22, Jim 19, Larry Jr. 19 and Billy Joe 12. A sixth son,
Terry died at the age of 17.

Maureen was born April 25, 1943. She attended St. Philomena Parochial School,
Selfridge and Mandan High Schools and graduated from Mandan High School. She
graduated in Home Economics at NDSU, Fargo, N. Dak. and taught Home Economics
at Fargo and Borup, Minn. for 3 years. At present she is a Mary Kay Cosmetic
Consultant. Her husband Bob is the son of Monica Zander and Anton Yantzer of
Phoenix, Arizona. Bob is associated with Dick, Fritsche, Yantzer, and Sheller
Architects and Planners Inc. Bob and Maureen have two sons Ryan 15 and Bradley
12.  They live in Phoenix, Arizona.

Darlynne, was born July 21, 1945. She graduated from St. Philomena Parochial
School, Fort Yates High School, and from the National School of Business, Rapid
City, S. Dak. She was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Fort
Yates High School where she was a Secretary. She married Richard Kraft, son of
Anton and Isabell Kraft. After their marriage, they moved to Aberdeen, S. Dak.
where she was once again employed by the BIA. They have two sons Troy 15 and
Travis 12. Darlynne is presently living in Phoenix, Arizona where she is Court
Clerk for the Executive Office of Immigration Revue.
Martha Froelich

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when young married couples got "Chivaried"?

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when there was someone in the eighth grade
and was really big and knew all the answers?

Picture - John Froelich family. Back L to R: Rodney, Terry, Warren, Gayle.
Front: Kurt, Barbara, Kay, Kelly, John.

JOHN AND BARBARA [VETTER] FROELICH
John Froelich was born at Timmer, North Dakota on January 26, 1920, to Mr. and
Mrs. Matt J. Froelich. In 1928 they moved to the farm that was called the home
place and is presently where their son Rodney and his family live now. John
attended country schools, the Selfridge High School and graduated from Mandan
High School. He attended college at Fargo for two years, then returned home to
help his father.

Barbara was the tenth child born to Mr. and Mrs. George Vetter Sr., on
September 28, 1923, on a farm that is presently owned by John Gross'. She
attended country schools and stayed with a sister in McIntosh for one year. She
then returned home and went to Shields High School for two years. She graduated
from Elgin High School in 1941. In 1942 she did some substitute teaching, as
teachers were very scarce. In the summer of 1942 she worked for the Froelichs,
and it was then she met John.

John and Barbara were married on November 3, 1943 at St. Philomena Catholic
Church in Selfridge by Father Victor. After they were married they took over
the home place, while John's parents moved to Mandan.

John and Barbara's first four children attended St. Philomena School and
graduated from Fort Yates BIA School. The last three attended St. Bernards
School at Fort Yates and graduated from Fort Yates High School. They all
belonged to 4-H in the Selfridge area.

John has been Conservation Treasurer for 30 years. He is a Knights of Columbus
member and Financial Secretary since the Charter began. He has been on the Fort
Yates School Board for 22 years. John and Barbara have both been 4-H leaders,
John for 11 years. John and Barbara were chosen Sioux County Ranch Family for
1984, which was a surprise and they are very grateful to those who chose them.

John and Barbara have seven children:

Warren Froelich was born April 4, 1945. He graduated from NDSU with a degree in
Animal Science. He is presently a County Agent at Williston, N.D. He married
Mary Menne and she is presently working at a bank in Williston.

Terry Froelich was born March 29, 1947. He graduated from UND with a bachelor
degree in Business Administration. He married JoAnn Schlenker. She is a lab
technician and they live in Marietta, Georgia.

Rodney Froelich was born June 26, 1949. He went to college for two years and
decided to come back and farm. He married Kathy Bateman. Kathy teaches school
at Fort Yates. They are presently living on the home place.

Gayle [Froelich] Marguard was born January 28, 1953. She attended Mary College
for 3 years, then to Minneapolis and graduated from Patricia Stevens School.
She is manager at the headquarters of Maurices. She is married to David
Marguard who is an attorney.

Kurt Froelich graduated from NDSU. He married Susan Hepper in April of 1985.
They are presently living in Mandan. Kurt works for Sky Sales.

Kay Froelich is finishing her last 3 months at UND and will graduate in May
with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree.

Kelly Froelich is presently attending school at Bismarck Junior College. He is
enjoying it very much. John and Barbara also have eight grandchildren.
Barbara Froelich

Picture - Terry, Robert, Della, Loren.

LOREN AND DELLA [FEIST] FROELICH
Loren Froelich and Della Feist were married on September 27, 1969 at St.
Philomena Church in Selfridge, North Dakota. Loren was born to Elmer and Olga
(Konoski) Froelich on July 21, 1941. Della was born to Peter and Della L.
(Slater) Feist.

Loren and Della moved from Jamestown, North Dakota to Selfridge in 1970 to work
for Pete Feist. They lived in a trailer house in the backyard of Pete Feist for
two years then moved to the Pete Feist farm 7 miles north of Selfridge. Della
was a member of a bowling team and participated in the women's softball team in
1974. Della remembers the Feist Grocery Store as being the finest.

Della attended St. Philomena Grade School and Selfridge Public School and
remembers a Sister Charles in particular who taught music.

Loren and Della moved to Montpelier, North Dakota in 1975 where they have been
in the dairy farming business for the past 8 years. They have two children;
Terry Lee born May 16, 1971 and Robert James born May 12, 1975. Terry and
Robert attend the grade school and junior high school in Montpelier, North
Dakota.
Della Froelich

Wisdom is the art of listening to the soft voice of truth rather than to the
incessant babble of selfishness, ignorance and superstition.

Picture - Back: Patricia, Charles, Jeanette. Front: Mike and Elizabeth.

MIKE AND ELIZABETH [KRAFT] FROELICH
Elizabeth, the daughter of Anton J. and Walburga (Schuck) Kraft was born in
Strasburg, N.D. She had a twin sister Eva. At the age of 6 years old, the
family moved to (Sioux County) Selfridge. She attended Goose Camp School -- her
teachers were Grace McKay and Minnie Johnson. The children had to walk 1-1/2
miles to schools.

Elizabeth married Michael E. Froelich on June 22, 1937 at the St. Philomena
Church in Selfridge. He is the son of Matt J. and Katherine (Fitterer)
Froelich. They lived with Mike's parents, Matt J. Froelich for about 1-1/2
years. In October, 1938, they moved one mile northwest to Bill Ordway's farm
and Mike worked jointly with his Dad on Highway 6 as a ditch man, mowing weeds
with horses.

In 1946, they bought the Red and White Grocery Store in Selfridge, which is now
George's Bar and lived there for 6-1/2 years. In the spring of 1952, they moved
back to the farm (9 miles north on Highway 6) where they went into ranching and
raised Hereford and Black Angus cattle.

Mike Froelich and several sportsmen from the Selfridge area in 1960 approached
the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and the State Water Commission about
the construction of a recreational dam. Although the project was a good one,
there were the problems of funding. Mike, along with local sportsmen, worked to
get approval of county, state and federal agencies, the Standing Rock Tribal
Council and local people to gather funds for construction. The Froelich's
donated the 200 acres of land for the dam with completion in 1962. The stocking
of fish began in the spring of 1963.

Mike was involved with the Sportsmen's Club and Knights of Columbus while
Elizabeth belonged to the Christian Mothers Club and Selfridge Homemakers. Mike
died of a stroke in December 7, 1963. In April of 1969, the farm was sold to
John Froelich (Mike's brother). Elizabeth then moved to Mandan. When Elizabeth
moved to Mandan, she worked at Heart View for 2-1/2 years and Christ the King
School for 5-1/2 years. She is doing volunteer work at the present time.

The Froelich's have three children:

Charles married Eva Zander of Mandan on November 22, 1963. They have 4
children. Michael, Janelle, Todd (died in infancy), Chad and Cara. Charles is
in the construction business (building) and they live in Loveland, Colorado.
Jeanette married Eugene Klug on September 2, 1963 from Bowman, N.D. He was a
band instructor. They now own a hardware store in Selby, S.D. They have 2
children, Vickie and Janine. Patricia married Dan Laintz on June 1, 1968. He is
the son of Daniel and Rose (Kraft) Laintz of Selfridge. They have 4 children,
Laura, Lisa D., Jason and Jeremy. They live in Denver, Colorado where Pat is a
manager in a Deli and Dan works in aeronautics.
Elizabeth Froelich

Picture - Kathryn, Chase, JoLynn, Joy Ann, Lance, Rodney.

RODNEY AND KATHRYN [BATEMAN] FROELICH
Rodney J. Froelich was born June 26, 1949 at McLaughlin, S. Dak. Rodney, the
third son of John and Barbara (Vetter) Froelich, attended St. Philomena Grade
School and graduated from Fort Yates High School in 1967. While attending high
school, Bismarck Junior College and N. Dak. State University, Rod participated
in high school and college rodeos.  4-H and 4-H horse shows had a large
influence on Rodney's early years.

Fort Dix, New Jersey and Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, instructed Rodney
in welding, where he spent a six year tour of duty with the Army National
Guard.

Rodney and Kathryn Bateman were married June 30, 1972 at St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Bismarck, N. Dak.

Kathryn Marie Bateman, born November 1, 1952 at Garrison, N. Dak., is the
daughter of Jackson Ripley and Mary (Everett). An Arikara-Blackfoot Native,
Kathryn's ancestry is of the early fur trappers and of "Chief White Shield" and
"Chief Son of the Star", early Arikara Chiefs.

Kathryn's elementary education was fulfilled at Los Angeles, California.
Kathryn graduated from Bismarck High School in 1970. Mary College, U.N.D. and
Standing Rock Community College, helped her earn her Bachelor of Science Degree
in elementary education. She earned this degree in 1979. Kathryn was a student
teacher at Selfridge Elementary, and Porcupine Head Start, before she became
employed with BIA at Fort Yates. She has been an elementary teacher in the Fort
Yates school system since 1980.

The Froelich's live nine miles north of Selfridge, near the Pamplin Hills. Matt
Froelich moved there in 1928. Matt then sold his place to his son John, who
then sold some of his land to his son Rodney.

The Froelich family have a commercial cattle operation and also raise
registered Quarter Horses. Since Matt's time until the present, horses have
always played a big part in the Froelich's life.

Rodney and Kathryn have four children: Joy Ann born January 9, 1973 at PHS in
Fort Yates, Jo Lynn, born December 15, 1973 at PHS in Fort Yates, Lance John
born June 30, 1979 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, N. Dak, Chase Matthew
Everette born November 21, 1981 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck.
Rodney Froelich

Picture -

PETER FUTYMA
Peter was born in Gurkei, Poland on June 14, 1924. He is from a family of seven
children, three brothers of who two are deceased and three sisters. One of
Peter's brothers fell into a deep well which they were shoring up and the other
jumped in to save him and both young boys were drowned.

At the age of about ten, Peter was put into a German Prison Camp (which was a
common happening to orphan children) at that time. He remained in this prison
camp for four and a half years. The life he was forced to lead was terrible
beyond belief. He fought over rats and other vermin just to have something to
eat and stay alive. At the age of fifteen, he joined the United States Army
while still in Germany. It was the American soldiers who freed him from prison
to fight in their army. This was also a common practice when the U.S. Army
would free prisoners. He served in the Army for four and a half years then came
to the United States as a displaced refugee.

When Peter first came to Selfridge, he worked as a common farm laborer for Jack
Kraft and several others before he became employed for Peter Feist. In 1955,
Peter became a United States Citizen. He worked until approximately the middle
of the seventies when he retired because of ill health. In 1983 Peter had one
foot amputated because of his advanced diabetes. He still lives in Selfridge
and has never married.
Peter Futyma

JOSEPH AND DONNA [WUITSCHICK] GATES
Joe and Donna Gates were married on July 29, 1977 at the K.C. Hall in Selfridge
and moved to Fort Yates in 1977. Donna was born on September 11, 1954 and is
the daughter of Oscar and Stephena (Kraft) Wuitschick. Joseph was born July 11,
1949 and is the son of John and Evelyn (Agard) Gates.

Donna lived with her parents in Selfridge in the house directly south of the
Cenex station. She graduated from Selfridge High School in 1972 as Class
Salutatorian; also, she won SHS Betty Crocker Homemaker of 1972 Class award.
She graduated from Standing Rock College in 1981 with an Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Business/Clerical and was on the Dean's Honor Roll at
Bismarck Junior College in the spring of 1980.

Joe is a descendant of Chief Two Bears of the Hunkpapa Sioux Tribe. He entered
the Marine Corp on May 6, 1970 and served in the Vietnam War. He received the
following medals while in Vietnam: Combat Action Ribbon; National Defense
Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/1; and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device.

Picture - Joe and Donna Gates.

Currently Donna and Joe are living in Fort Yates, North Dakota where Donna is
working for the Standing Rock College as the Financial Aid Officer. She has
worked there since August of 1979. Joe is a police officer for the Cheyenne
River Police Department in Eagle Butte, South Dakota since June of 1984.
Donna Gates

Song of Remembrance

Where are the old-timers gone,
That robust race of pioneers?
Where are their memories flown
Of joy and grief in by-gone years?

Where are the tales they used to tell
Of life and love when they were young?
Where are the songs they sang so well,
The hearty sounds of the mother-tongue?

Where are the sayings wise and true
From tradition's ample store?
Where are the customs old and new
That graced the lives of rich and poor?

Shall their history turn to dust,
Windswept from short-lived memory?
Will it be saved in sacred trust
As a living heirloom for posterity?

Joseph S. Height

Picture - Back: Coral and Henry. Front: Ronald Karen, Henry Jr.

HENRY AND CORAL GAYTON
Hank and Coral Gayton lived on a farm three and a half miles northeast of
Selfridge for fifty years. They began farming and ranching in the early 30's
during the "drought" years with a small herd of cattle and a team of horses and
one saddle horse. Times were very hard with no rain and plenty of wind, with
severe dirt storms and droves of grasshoppers. Hay was scarce and Russian
thistles were cut to supplement the feed for the cattle. Dirt would be blown in
drifts along the buildings and into the houses, which were bone dry. Hank
worked for the W.P.A. with his team of horses, building dams and on other
government projects.

Coral taught in rural schools in Goose Camp and Fort Yates districts, as well
as one year in the Solen High School District and two years in the Shields
School during this time. Eventually she taught again in the Selfridge School.
In 1952 she was elected Sioux County Superintendent of Schools. Coral taught
school for 23 years and was County Superintendent of Schools for 20 years. She
was honored at a "Coral Gayton Day" on October 10, 1973 for her 43 years in
education in Sioux County.

On August 12, 1979, Henry and Coral celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
hosted by their children and families. The event was attended by a large number
of relatives and friends from the Selfridge and other North Dakota areas, as
well as from Minnesota and South Dakota. On August 18, 1979 after surgery at
Bismarck Hospital, Hank passed away. He is buried in the Selfridge Cemetery.
His widow, Coral lives in Bismarck. Hank and Coral's children are as follows:

Henry Gayton Jr. attended school seven years in the Selfridge Elementary
School, and his 8th grade in the Solen Public and one year in Selfridge High
School. He graduated from Fort Yates Standing Rock Community High School. He
married Gene Luger on July 14, 1956. He is now retired after 25 years in the
Law Enforcement Branch of BIA. Henry continues to have ranching interests in
the Selfridge area and now lives in Bismarck. Henry and Gene have three
children, Robert, Lori and David.

Ronald Gayton attended high school in Selfridge and Fort Yates and graduated
from Selfridge High School. He attended BJC for one year and worked with his
father in the farming operation. On May 18, 1957 he married Arlene Whitesell.
They lived in Los Angeles, California for a few years and then came back and
settled in Sioux County. They now live six miles east of Selfridge. He is a bus
driver for the Standing Rock Community School. They have eight children of
their own and one adopted son. Their children are Genelle, Terri, Ronald Jr.,
Patricia, Annette, Mary Beth, James, Marsha, and an adopted son, Steven.

Karen [Gayton] Swisher attended high school in Selfridge and Fort Yates and
graduated from Standing Rock Community High School. She received her Bachelor
of Science and Masters of Science Degrees from Northern State College in
Aberdeen, South Dakota. She married Clark Swisher, Jr. on August 13, 1965. They
both taught in Fort Yates where she was a teacher and elementary principal and
he was a coach and teacher for ten years. They moved to Huron, S.D. where Clark
was a coach and teacher and Karen taught at Huron College. During this time she
finished work toward a PHD in Elementary Education Administration. In 1981,
they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where Karen teaches at the University of
Utah and Clark is working toward a doctorate in Sport Psychology. They have two
children, Kim and Shannon.
Coral Gayton

Picture - Henry Gayton Jr. family.

HENRY AND LYDIA [KUNZ] GEIGLE
Henry and Lydia were born and raised in Sutley, Campbell County, South Dakota.
Henry was born in 1903 and Lydia in 1908. They were married in 1926 and moved
to Maple Leaf, South Dakota. Henry and his brother-in-law broke up some land
and on shares with Tex Thompson, seeded this land to flax; and of course, this
was a complete failure due to the drought.

In the fall of 1927, the family moved to a farm in Sioux County southwest of
Selfridge. In 1934, they moved to the farm that belonged to Henry Goehring.
This remained the family home through all the ups and downs. When things got
down to nothing, the only way was up again. In 1968 they decided to retire and
moved to McLaughlin, South Dakota. The farm was

Picture - Back: Richard, Gilbert, Terry, Herbert, Erwin. Middle: Violet,
Alvina, Elsie, Lizzie, Darlene, Irene. Front: Lorrina, Mae, Mrs. Geigle, Mr.
Geigle, Delores.

turned over to their son Richard, who is presently living on the family farm.
Henry and Lydia were blessed with fourteen children.

Elizabeth [Geigle] Huber married Phillip Huber and lives in McIntosh, South
Dakota.

Iery Geigle married Ruth Huber and they live in Osburn, Idaho.

Gilbert Geigle married Corrine Cadotte and they live in McLaughlin, South
Dakota.

Lorraine [Geigle] Snyder married Wilbur Snyder and they live in Mandan, North
Dakota.

Herbert Geigle married Violet Arnold and they live in McIntosh, South Dakota.

Alvina [Geigle] Tscherney married Wally Tscherney and they live in Chicago,
Illinois.

Violet [Geigle] Aman married Alvin Aman and they live in Aberdeen, South
Dakota.

Richard Geigle married Darlys Utecht and they live on the family farm west of
Selfridge.

Irene [Geigle] Hach married Ray Hach who is now deceased. Irene lives in
Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Delores [Geigle] Pleinis married Myron Pleinis and they live in Mobridge, South
Dakota.

Elsie [Geigle] Huber married Ray Huber and they live in McLaughlin, South
Dakota.

Mae [Geigle] Harris married Orville Harris and they live in Rapid City, South
Dakota.

Ervin Geigle married Jeanette Papiel and they live in Mandan, N. Dak.

Darlene Geigle is single and lives in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Henry & Lydia Geigle

CHARLES AND LENA [MATTERN] GLINES
Charles Glines, the son of Harry and Eva (Hare) Glines, was born August 4,
1918. He married Lena Mattern in McIntosh, S.D. on November 23, 1940. Lena is
the daughter of Conrad and Caroline (Welder) Mattern. She was born on March 19,
1923.

After Charley and Lena were married, they moved on a farm north of his dad's
place. In 1943 they bought the Casper Bonagofsky farm east of Tatanka Lake, the
farm they still operate today. Charles was engaged in farming and had a herd of
dairy cattle. He passed away on December 14, 1981 of a heart attack. Lena still
operates the farm with the help of her son Terry. Charles and Lena have five
children.

Picture - Back L to R: Terry, Timothy, Eugene. Front: Vicky, Lena, Charles,
Patsy.

Patsy [Glines] Palmer was born on August 10, 1941. She married Delvin Palmer,
the son of Emmett and Esther (Eggebo) Palmer. Patsy and Delvin have two
children, Kim and Allen. Patsy works for Grand Electric and Delvin is a Loomix
dealer at Bison, S.D.

Eugene Glines was born July 5, 1944. He married Theresa Schneider the daughter
of Jake and Angeline (Mosset) Schneider. They have four children, Mellany,
Monte, Kurt and Layne. Eugene and family live north of McIntosh, S.D. on a
cattle ranch. Theresa is head cook for the McIntosh School lunch program.

Vicky [Glines] Coyle was born April 24, 1952. She married George Coyle, son of
the late Robert Coyle and Ann (Wingerter) Coyle. They have two children, Justin
and Bryan. They live at Buffalo, S.D. where George is employed for Grand
Electric and Vicky works for the Buffalo Bank.

Timothy Glines was born February 24, 1955. He married Bonnie R. Green, the
daughter of Melvin and Jeanette Green. They have three children, Kerrie, Jesse
and Ryan. They live at Buffalo, S.D. where Timothy is employed by Koch Oil Co.

Terry Glines was born June 19, 1958. He married Bonnie J. Klaudt, the daughter
of Alvin and Joyce (Hughes) Klaudt. They have three boys, Tommy, Tony and
Dennis. Terry is living on the family farm where he is farming and in the dairy
business.
Lena Glines

It is ever so true that he who does nothing for others does nothing for
himself.

Those who say they will forgive but cannot forget an injury, simply bury the
hatchet while they leave the handle out ready for immediate use.

TERRY AND BONNIE [KLAUDT] GLINES
Terry T. was born on June 19, 1958 to Charles Glines and Lena Mattern. Bonnie
was born on January 19, 1960 to Alvin and Joyce (Hughes) Klaudt. They both
attended the McIntosh High School. On November 25, 1978, they were married at
the First Presbyterian Church in McIntosh, S.D.

For the past seven years they have been in the farming and dairy business on a
farm located about fourteen miles southwest of Selfridge.

Terry and Bonnie have three children: Tommy Joe was born on May 29, 1979, Tony
Jay was born on August 27, 1982, and Dennis James was born on November 8, 1983.
Bonnie Glines

Picture - Mary Ann, Jim, Joseph, Jeannie.

JAMES AND MARYANN [BRAUN] GROSS
Jim was born on July 29, 1951 to John and Delores (Flohr) Gross of Shields,
N.D. MaryAnn was born to Bernard and Anna (Leingang) Braun on May 27, 1956.
Jim and MaryAnn have two children, Jeannie Marie born July 12, 1981 and Joseph
John born on June 21, 1982.

Jim has been a coach for ten years, a teacher for eight years and a Driver Ed
Instructor for four years, and a High School Principal for four years at the
Selfridge High School. MaryAnn has been a Title I and Teachers Aid for ten
years at the Selfridge Elementary School. Jim is a member of the Selfridge
Knights of Columbus. He also belongs to the N.D. High School Activities
Association, the N.D. Drivers Traffic Safety Association and has been a Hunter
and Safety Instructor for eight years; a program of the N.D. Game and Fish
Department.

MaryAnn grew up on a farm five miles west of Selfridge and attended St.
Philomena Parochial School, Selfridge Elementary and Selfridge High. She was a
7th and 8th grade cheerleader, and a "B" team and an "A" team cheerleader in
high school. She received the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award in 1972-
73, and was among those selected for Outstanding Teenager of America for the
high school years of 1972-73. She was secretary of the Senior Class, Vice
President of the Junior year and she was a member of the Leaf Creek Mixers 4-H
Club. She won a tour and represented Sioux County in the REC/RTC in State Youth
Tour. She graduated in 1974 in a class of twelve students and was
Valedictorian. She attended Mary College for one year and was on the Deans List
in the 2nd semester. She also designed and made the Queen and King crown for
the 1976 Bicentennial Parade.

Jim grew up on a farm east of Shields and attended Elementary School in Shields
for seven years and attended Jr. High and High School at Standing Rock High
School in Fort Yates. He was active in band, football, basketball and track. He
competed in the State Track Meet in 1969 in shot-put throwing and played in the
State Class A Basketball Tournament in 1969, with his team taking 3rd place. He
was a member of the National Honor Society for three years. He was Sweetheart
King in his Junior year and he was named "Most Valuable Athlete" at Standing
Rock High School in his senior year.

He graduated from high school in 1969 and attended Northern State College in
Aberdeen on athletic scholarships. He was active in their football, basketball
and track programs.

Jim started coaching in 1974-75 at Selfridge High. He met MaryAnn and they were
married three years later on Friday October 20 (during Teachers Convention) and
on Sunday October 22, his team attended and participated in the Dickinson
Regional Basketball tourney for the 2nd time. Jim has coached basketball for
ten years. The Chieftain Girls BB team won the District Title three times, took
2nd once and participated in the Regional tourney and took 2nd place in 1982
and won the Region 8 Title in 1983 and went to the State Girls Class B Tourney,
where they placed 8th. Jim was elected by the district regional coaches and by
the sportswriters and sportscasters as "The Southwest Regional Girls Basketball
Coach of the Year" in the 1983-84 year. Jim feels that with the small number of
girls that he has had to work with in the past, that his and the girl's
achievements have been pretty outstanding as compared to the much larger
schools they have had to compete with.

MaryAnn remembers two particular winters when in 1966 there was a three day
blizzard with no electricity. They slept in front of an old gas stove in their
basement to stay warm. When her dad and brothers went out to do chores, they
tied a rope to the front door and followed it back from the barn so they would
find their way back to the house. Also, in December of 1977 her sister, Berna,
and she stayed at their Grandma Brauns house in Selfridge from after Christmas
until the end of the school year, almost four months later, because blocked
roads and frequent storms made going home and getting back to school and work
almost impossible. Many rural children stayed in town that year, until the
National Guard was called in to open town streets and rural roads. Her sister
and she finally went home after it melted and dried in the end of April. She
also remembers growing up with the stigma of having a dad on the school board.
It never really bothered her much, because she saw how dedicated he was to
making sure the school was in a position to offer whatever it could and try to
provide all of the basics and a few extras whenever possible. There were many
times her dad could have been in the fields, finishing planting, or haying, or
harvesting like many other farmers were, but instead, he was with the rest of
the Board, interviewing potential teachers, attending regular and special
meetings, or appearing in court for the school, all for the benefit of the
school. He always said, "As soon as my children graduate, I'll quit and let
someone else take over." Her youngest sister graduated two years ago and he is
still on the board, for which I'm very proud because I've seen the reactions
and heard the remarks that often make being on the school board a thankless
job. So She's proud that her dad felt his children were important enough, as
well as the school, to make the sacrifices he did for the last twenty years.
MaryAnn Gross

Great minds discuss ideas, mediocre minds discuss events, small minds discuss
personalities.

Picture - The John Gross family. Back: Karen, Jim, Kathy, Victor. Middle: Judy,
MaryAnn, John, Ronnie. Front: Dolores, Glenda, Toby, Shane.

JOHN AND DOLORES [FLOHR] GROSS
Johnny Gross, the son of Joseph and Susanna Gross, was born June 5, 1921 on a
farm near St. Gertrudes, known as the Fisher place. Later, the family moved to
a farm eleven and a half miles southwest of Shields where Johnny received his
eight years of education. This was known as the Wade School District, near the
family farm.

In 1937 he entered the CCC. He was too young to go in, because of his age, so
he gave an older sisters age, so that he would qualify. He was fourteen and a
half when he was sent to Camp Lisinbe, in Norfolk, California, building roads.
In Wyoming he was building dams and also in Minnesota, planting trees.

In September of 1942 he was drafted into the U.S. Air Force and served three
and a half years. In eleven months, he was promoted to Sergeant then promoted
to bomb and fuse specialist. He was made key man for thirty two months, until
they abandoned the Bombardier School, located at Big Springs, Texas. He was
then shipped to Greensboro, North Carolina and from there to New Orleans,
Louisiana, then to Howard Field, Panama. He returned to Colon, Panama and got
ready to be discharged. The last day in Panama it was 120 degrees above . He
arrived four days later at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin where it was 46 below. The
suntans left in a hurry. He was discharged January 29, 1946.

On May 17, 1948, Johnny married Dolores Flohr, the daughter of John and Anna
(Jaeger) Flohr in the St. John's Catholic Church, at New Leipzig, N. Dak. where
her folks were living at that time. Dolores was born March 18, 1930 in a
railroad section house at Regent, North Dakota. The family moved to Mott, North
Dakota in 1934. They'd moved from there in 1944. The family lived in various
towns along the branch and mainlines of the Milwaukee Railroad. Dolores
attended her first through eighth grades at Mott Public School.

Johnny and Dolores have lived all of their married life on a farm and ranch
five and a half miles northeast of Shields on the former George Vetter Sr.
place. Johnny also works on the railroad. He started with the Milwaukee
Railroad until it went under. Presently he is with the BNRR stationed at
Lemmon, S. Dak. as a Section Foreman.

Johnny belongs to the American Legion Post 264 of Selfridge and Dolores belongs
to the Porcupine Rancherette Homemakers Club. They also belong to the Double SS
Square Dance Club. They have three daughters and two sons.

Kathleen [Gross] Kraft married Victor Kraft of Selfridge. They have one son,
Shane and are living on the home farm of Victor's parents northeast of
Selfridge.

James Gross married Mary Ann Braun of Selfridge. They are living in Selfridge
where both Jim and Mary Ann are employed with the Selfridge School District.
They have two children, Jeannie and Joey.

Ronald Gross married Glenda Bahm of Shields, North Dakota. They have two sons,
Toby and Ricky. They live on the family farm. Ron graduated from Standing Rock
Community High School of Fort Yates.

Karen [Gross] Reynolds married Kirby Reynolds of New Town, North Dakota. Karen
is a stepmother to five children. She is presently working in the nursing home
and is a graduate of Standing Rock Community High School and also attended Mary
College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Social Work.

Judy Gross works at Payless Shoe Store in Bismarck. She is presently being
trained as store manager. She graduated from Standing Rock Community High
School and attended Mary College and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in business
administration.
Delores Gross

Picture - Mary, Ed, Robin, Eric.

EDWIN AND MARY ELLEN [WINGERTER] RAIDER
Mary Ellen was born March 3, 1958 to Conrad and Bernadine (Heinen) Wingerter. I
grew up on a farm located seven and one half miles Southwest of Selfridge. I
attended all twelve years of school in Selfridge. When I entered the first
grade, there were about thirty two children in the class. When I graduated that
number had been reduced to nine.

Looking back over the years as I was growing up in Selfridge, I can remember
the fun we used to have over the Fourth of July and during the Church Fairs.
The fairs seemed to be much better back then. There was much more excitement
and a lot more things for the kids to do. At Christmas time, we had movies at
the KC Hall, with Santa greeting all the children afterward.

I also think of the years when Aunt Margaret Smestad owned and operated the
Starlite Cafe and Hotel. She put a lot of effort into running the place. She
worked hard and served great meals. "A job well done Aunt Margaret!"

Of course, my fondest memories are of the farm. My folks worked very hard
raising their eight children. Trying to feed and clothe us during the bad years
was a tough job, but they always seemed to manage. When my parents retired and
moved to town, my brother Ken took over the farm. The "Wingerter Farm" produced
for a great many years. Even though none of us kids are living on the farm it
is still a very special place for me and will always seem like home. I really
miss Dad, Ken and the good times we had on the farm. I wish my own boys could
have been raised in the country.

On February 11, 1977, I married Edwin Haider in Selfridge. Ed is the son of
Paul and Elaine (Barnett) Haider. He was born June 16, 1957. Ed attended school
in McLaughlin, Shields and Fort Yates, where he graduated.

After Ed and I were married we lived in Williston, N. Dak. and from there we
moved to Mandan, N. Dak. In 1980 we moved to Selfridge, where Ed began working
for Hepper Grain and Oil Co. While in Selfridge Ed was a member of the
Jaycee's.

In 1982, we moved to Littleton, Colorado, where Ed is presently employed for a
paving company as a truck driver.

We have two children, Robin Paul born November 9, 1978 and Eric Conrad, born
June 9, 1981.

One thing I would like to see in the future years for Selfridge, is some type
of youth organization to keep the young people busy. This would hopefully keep
them from running to neighboring towns for their entertainment.
Mary Ellen Haider

Picture - Mike and Martha Haider.

MIKE AND MARTHA [VETTER] HAIDER
Mike Haider was born on July 9, 1904 at St. Anthony, N.D. He came to Shields in
1923 with his parents, George and Agnes Haider. His father came from Hungary,
his mother from Germany. They had thirteen children: Mike, Hank, Tony, Andrew,
Richard, Edwin, Lawrence, George, Arthur, Clementa, Agnes Vetter, Mary Udell,
and Elizabeth Kahl. They lived three miles southwest of Shields in Grant
County.

Mike married Martha Vetter on June 21, 1926 at St. James Parish in Porcupine.
Martha was the daughter of George and Magdelena (Satler) Vetter. Martha was
born at Brisbane, N.D. on June 20, 1907. They lived in the Shields area until
1938 when Mike and Martha purchased what is now the Paul Haider farm. They
farmed and ranched there until 1970, when they retired and moved to Selfridge.

Mike and Martha celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 20, 1976. They
repeated their wedding vows at St. James Church in Porcupine. They have ten
children:

Lucille [Haider] Borchet married Floyd Borchet and they have six children,
Gene, Terry, Sherrie, Randy, Colleen and Brent. They live in Manville, N.D.

Jake married Ella Siedel, she has passed away. He is self-employed and they
have five children: Allen Dean, Alyce, Tony, Arlene and Allison. Jake has
remarried and lives in Belfield, N.D.

Robert lives in Baker, Montana and has five children, Bruce, Kenny, Tammy, Kurt
and Beth.

Paul married Elaine Barnett and they live on the family farm west of Selfridge.
They have eleven children: Diane, Edwin, Douglas, Ronald, Laurie, Joel,
Maureen, Arlin, Janel, Dwight and Keith.

Ted married Alice Holberg and they have five children, Miles, Marvin, Tina,
Missy and Tyler. They live in Lewiston, Montana.

Ilene married Robert Lipp. They live in Mobridge and run a bakery there. They
have four children; Carla, Kay, Kimberly, and Kurt.

Joe lives in Chnoab, Montana and has four children; Shannon, Kathy, David and
Mitch.

LaVonne married Harold Murphy and they ranch at Shields. They have 3 children;
Jamie, Harlo, Michael.

Judy married Ed Hellman and they live in Rapid City, S.D. They have three
children; Donnie, Kevin and Laurie.

Carol married Joe Waliser and they live in Sturgis, S.D. They have four
children; Shelly, Steve, Jody and David.
LaVonne Murphy

Picture - Paul and Elaine Haider and family.

PAUL AND ELAINE [BARNETT] HAIDER
Paul was born to Mike and Martha (Vetter) Haider on March 12, 1932. He grew up
on the family farm and in June of 1952 he entered the army until March of 1954.

Paul married Elaine on July 12, 1955 in Tioga, N.D. Elaine was born to Mose and
Mildred (Maurm) Barnett on December 30, 1938.

In 1970, they moved to Paul's family farm and for the last fifteen years they
have farmed and ranched. Paul belongs to the American Legion and the Selfridge
Fire District. Elaine is a school board member for the Fort Yates School
District #4.

Paul and Elaine have eleven children:

Dian [Haider] Marks was born on February 10, 1956 and married Leonard Marks.
The live in Denver, Colorado and Dian works for a Photo Co. and has one son, Le
Paul.

Edwin was born on June 16, 1957 and married Mary Ellen Wingerter, daughter of
Conrad Wingerter and Bennie Heinen. They live in Littleton, Colorado and Edwin
works for a construction company there. They have two sons, Robin and Eric.

Douglas was born on September 6, 1958 and lives in Littleton, Colorado and also
works for a construction company.

Ronald was born on May 16, 1960 and works for a construction company in Denver,
Colo.

Laurie was born on February 27, 1962 and married Tom Clark. They live in
Littleton, Colorado and Laurie works as a beauty operator.

Joel was born on May 28, 1964 and works for a construction company in
Littleton, Colo.

Maureen was born on August 22, 1968.

Arlin was born on February 15, 1970.

Janel was born on April 29, 1971.

Dwight was born on June 10, 1972.

Keith was born on August 17, 1973.

Elaine Haider

ERNIE AND DONNA [HINTON] HALVERSON
Ernie was born on a farm north of McIntosh, S.D. He was the youngest of eleven
living children of Ebert and Carrie (Hanson) Halverson. He grew up in the
McIntosh area and attended school and lived there until he entered the service
in November of 1950. He was the youngest of six brothers to serve in the armed
service of the U.S.

After completing his tour of duty in Korea, he worked for Collis Equipment for
two years, and worked for Ralph Hinton until September of 1955 where he was
appointed as Sioux County Auditor. He served 25 years on the Fort Yates Public
School Board, is a member of the Oscar Krosch American Legion Post, a member of
the board of directors for the N.D. Association of Counties, the N.D. School
Boards Legislative and Policy Planning Commission, served 18 years on the N.D.
County Auditors Legislative Committee, is a member of the N.D. Democratic Party
State Central Committee, and served many years as an officer of the Union
Protestant Church of Fort Yates.

Ernie had three sisters; Helen Dansereau of Boise, Idaho and Esther Farstad of
Watauga are both deceased. Myrtie McGregor lives in Selfridge. His seven
brothers are Bennie of Eureka, Montana, Alfred of Vale, S.D., Dan of Santa Ana,
California, Roscoe of Cheyenne, Wyo., Elmer was killed during World War II,
Bert of Forest Grove, Oregon deceased, and Herb of McLaughlin, S.D. deceased.

Donna was born on a farm 14 miles northwest of Selfridge. Her parents were
Homer and Hazel (Ryan) Hinton. She has two brothers and two sisters. They are:
Margie Cain of Spokane, Washington, Alice Grenz of Menoken, Francis of
Glendive, Montana and Danny of Shields, N.D.

Donna went to a rural school during her elementary years. She went to high
school in Selfridge and McLaughlin, S.D. She went to college in Dickinson and
Grand Forks. She has taught in rural schools and is presently teaching in the
Fort Yates Public School. She is a member of the Albert Grass American Legion
Auxiliary, the Ten O'Clock Scholars Homemakers Club, is president of the Fort
Yates Education Association, Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School
Teacher.

Ernie and Donna were married on December 27, 1952. There were four children
born of this marriage. Mrs. Donald [Cindy] Welaby of Bismarck, Mrs. Larry
[Kori] Netzer of Naperville,

Illinois, Kirk and Kelly are both in college, pursuing careers in the field of
engineering.
Donna Halverson

Picture - Back: Darlene, Clayton, Shirley. Front: Rose and Adolph Haman.

ADOLPH AND ROSE [WALKER] HAMAN
Adolph Haman, son of Dominigus and Elizabeth (Ebel) Haman, was born April 12,
1921 at Kellier, Minnesota. He had two older brothers - Walter and Daniel, one
sister, Mary, a younger brother, Alexander. In Minnesota Adolph learned the
excitement of catching fish and peeling posts.

He was six years old when his parents moved to McIntosh, South Dakota. They
lived in back of the old Neumiller Hotel for a few months. This was where he
got the first sight of what he got himself entangled in later. Adolph started
school that fall with Miss Agnes Korany as his first grade teacher. He recalls
that she was nice looking and that she also gave him his first paddling. That
same fall they moved to the west side of town. Stella Clarey was his second
grade teacher; Mary Irons was a favorite-he had her as his teacher in the
fourth and fifth years. His sixth year was taught by Mr. Penny. He and Ken
Gibhard, his seventh grade teacher, didn't hit it off too good and Adolph was
told to shape up. He gave the teacher a grin, when told to wipe that grin off
his face, pow, Adolph let him know that he was going to tell his dad. The
teacher gave him the back of his hand, and you know little Adolph didn't tell
dad. He finished the eighth grade with Mr. Pete Heinrich for teacher, in total
satisfaction.

Adolph's dad bought a strip of land east of McIntosh and south of the railroad
tracks where he built a home and finished raising the family. Adolph worked at
small jobs wherever possible, also helped his dad in the coal dock. His
favorite pastime was reading and fishing, until more serious matters distracted
him.

He married Rose Walker on March 13, 1943 at Selfridge.  Rose Walker was born on
September 8, 1918, eight miles west of Selfridge, to George and Rosina
(Goehring) Walker. She was their first girl. There were two older brothers -
George and Samuel. This was the year that the flue epidemic claimed so many
victims. Rose has one other sister - Maletta, and two other brothers, Christ
and Philip.

When she was just a toddler she came up missing one day and when her mother
found her she had stumbled into a hog wallow, and all that could be seen was
the whites of her eyes. She grew up and attended rural schools. Her first grade
teacher was Mae Smith and Rose had an awful time because she couldn't speak a
word of English. The second year was better as her teacher Mildred Keith got so
that she could make out what Rose wanted. The third year George Hart taught,
then Efra Burglin, Margaret Kature, James Willis, Elsie Rott, Dorothy Wead,
LaVerne van Orman, and Mary Anderson.

Growing up was difficult in those days, your circle was very small. The days
and years were made up with what was to be done tomorrow. Everyone had his own
chores to attend to. School was attended regularly and there was no need for
extra exercises because whether you lived three miles or only one from the
school it was all covered with ones two feet, except in bad weather. Education
was limited, but everyone did the best with whatever they had. Those who grew
up in the "dirty thirties" learned to live with what they had. The "dirty
thirties" are not too well known to some, this was from 1932-1937. It was dry
and every day there were wind and dust storms. Nothing but thistles grew; banks
of soil piled up along fences as high as the top wires; you could get stuck in
the silty dirt. Wells went dry; grasshoppers moved in and ate what little there
was; the few cattle that people had kept had short grazing. The cattle would
come into the farmstead and their eyes would be red and black with dirt. Feed
was shipped in for the winter, but the straw was long and tough, and the hay
had no food value to speak of. Many cattle died. The government would buy these
cattle for ten and twenty dollars a head. Some were marketed, others were shot
and dumped into a pit.

This was also the time when PWA started, a government program under the Public
Work Administration. Then came WPA or Work Program Administration. People were
set to work building roads, dams and bridges and were paid for their work by
the government so that they could survive. Many families left the country.
Gradually times got better. In 1938 grass was growing. The wind had blown the
soil and cut the grass right out of the earth, so it was hard to believe that
grass could ever grow again. One neighbor had painted his roof on his new
house, and he claimed that the grasshoppers ate the paint off. Most people who
grew up under these conditions know exactly what the word "conserving" meant.

In 1938 after spring's work was finished, Rose's parents agreed to have her
attend a NYA workshop at Mandan for six weeks. This was a government youth
program that paid $14 a month. Those were the best educational days in her
life - sort of like extension work. In the year of 1938 through an unforeseen
coincidence she met Adolph Haman. They were married on March 13, 1943 at the
parsonage of the Selfridge Assembly of God Church with Reverend Charles Beek
officiating.

They moved onto a farm twelve miles west of Selfridge where they still reside.
This place was first settled by Ott and Maude Black when they took up their
homestead in 1910. Their house was built out of railroad trestle timbers.
Rumors are that the timbers were gathered at night while the railroad was being
built by the Chicago-Milwaukee line. The building of the house was done by day.
Ott and Maude ranched here until 1919 when L.E. Robertson purchased the
relinquishment of their homestead. Si Umber and family operated this farm on
shares for about three years. In 1922 Si bought a relinquishment from Ted
Carlson of Shields and then moved to his own land.

L.E. Robertson had his brother-in-law Wilmont take over. He managed the ranch
for almost two years, taking care of Robertsons cattle. He was too
inexperienced. The cattle were starving before he realized what was happening.
He had gone into a hard winter short of feed. Robertson decided to hire Si
until spring. One day young Paul Kutcher came by when a skinny heifer came out
of the barn. Paul gave a big sigh and then sang "Nearer My God to Thee". Si was
stunned, but when morning came the heifer was dead. The place was vacant for a
long time, then Elie Dansereau and family moved onto the ranch and they lived
there for about five years.

On March 8, 1934 Herman Meyer bought the farm, then he and his widowed mother
lived there for several years. The next transaction was made on October 12,
1937 when Herman's brother- in-law Charles D. Mandigo took over the mortgage
which had been held by the Shields Bank who sold the farm to Grant County for
$50 and other valuables. Harold Snyders lived on the farm for a season, as did
also the Howard Bigger family while his wife taught school in Walker School
District. Barn dances were held in the barn those years. In 1939 Alfred Morgen
established his family here and lived here until the spring of 1941.

The county put the farm up for sale and it was sold for taxes on February 4,
1941 to Samuel Walker. Samuel was inducted into the army so the farm was rented
to John J. Kraft who lived there for one season. On November 1, 1943 Adolph
Haman bought the farm from Samuel Walker. The Hamans have lived there since
that time.

The very first year on the place they took in two of Rose's cousins - Edward and
Violet Walker. Both were school aged youngsters. They raised a large garden,
and kept busy. In time they had three children of their own; Shirley Ann,
Darlene Kay and Clayton Dale. The Hamans built a new home in 1960 and have
since enjoyed the comfort and roomy atmosphere.

There are times this place can't be beat, except when three or four inches of
rain falls, or a fast spring thaw hits. The first robin in the spring stops
here, also the last frost in the spring and the first one in the fall. The 1966
snow storm taught many of us a lesson and we since have wondered why anyone
ever settled here. There are days we would never relive, but life must go on.
This farm has been an experiment station, everything gets a chance to live.

Rose has had a active part in 4-H work and Farmers Union Youth activities. As
the years pass the farm operation is beginning to get smaller, nobody seems to
get too excited, even the winters seem to get longer and colder, the snow
deeper and deeper.

The time has seemingly flown by, our three children have grown up all to fast.
We pass through this world, we pass through it but once. "If there be any
kindness we can show or any good thing we can do, let us do it now, for we
shall not pass this way again."

In January of 1982 Adolph was not feeling well and thought he had a bad cold
and was having all kinds of problems. He went into the clinic for an exam where
they diagnosed his ailment as chronic ulcers. As time went on he got worse.
Adolph died on April 29, 1982 of cancer in Bismarck. He is buried in the
McIntosh Community Cemetery. Adolph and Rose are the parents of three children:
Shirley (Haman] Inman, Darlene [Haman] Yanover and Clayton Haman.
Rose Haman

Eternity past and eternity to come
Impinge on your life.
The ancestors gave you
Your existence and striving,
The descendants carry on
Your aspirations and yearning.

Between the two you ought
To preserve and enhance
What you have inherited,
As a valuable link
In the unending chain.

O. Kropklin

CLAYTON AND SUSAN [BRIGGS] HAMAN
Clayton was born November 20, 1951 in Mandan, and is the son of Adolph and Rose
(Walker) Haman. He grew up on his family's farm west of Selfridge and graduated
from McIntosh High School in 1971. He attended BJC in Bismarck and was the last
draftee in Sioux County. He served in the Army for three years and nine months.

Clayton met his future wife, Susan Elaine Briggs while they were both serving
in the Army at Fort Dix, New Jersey. They were married December 6, at Saratoga
Springs, New York. Susan was born January 29, 1954 and is the daughter of
Robert and Beverly (Park) Briggs.

From New Jersey, Clayton was transferred to Korea. Susan also applied for Korea
and was able to join Clayton three months later. Upon their return to the
United States they were stationed at Lawton, Oklahoma where they both finished
their term. Susan was a registered nurse in the Army and worked at the Army
Hospital in Lawton.

After their discharge, they purchased a home in Stillwater, Oklahoma and
Clayton continued with his education taking Agriculture, mastered in agronomy
and is range foreman at the present time. Susan also attended college after her
discharge and majored in home economics and has a B.S. Degree in
food-nutrition. She will graduate soon and be an instruction administrator.
They have two children, Nathan Dale and Jennifer Elaine.
Rose Haman

Picture - Jean, Chris, Kirsten, Kurt.

CHRISTIAN AND JEAN [BIEDERSTEDT] HANSON
Chris Hansen was transferred to Selfridge in October of 1966 as the District
Conservationist for the Cedar Soil Conservation District. He bought a trailer
house and lived on the George Walker trailer court. In September 1968 he
married Jean Biederstedt at McLaughlin, South Dakota and they continued to live
in the trailer house.

Chris was a member of the American Legion and was a leader of a 4-H Horse Club.
He also helped organize the Rural Fire Department and helped the Cedar Soil
District design and build their storage building.

Chris and Jean have two children:

Kurt Hansen was born in June 1970. That fall they moved to the Schaffer farm
north of town where they lived until Chris was transferred to Napoleon in
October 1973.

Kirsten Hansen was born in January of 1974.
Chris Hansen

Picture - Emanuel Harsche Jr. family.

EMMANUEL H. AND KATHLEEN M. [LANDEIS] HARSCHE JR.
Junior, as everyone calls him, was born October 4, 1950 to Emanuel and Wanda
(Tegge) Harsche. He attended schools at Flasher and enlisted in the Army in
December of 1968. He took his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Junior returned to North Dakota in March of 1969 and married Kathleen M.
Landeis, the daughter of Pete and Odillia (Braun) Landeis Jr. She was born
December 1, 1950, was raised on her parents farm north of Selfridge and
attended Fort Yates schools.

The couple parted sadly, the day after their marriage, Junior leaving for Fort
Leonardwood, Missouri and Kathy leaving for Tulsa Oklahoma where she stayed
with her uncle. Junior would drive to Tulsa on weekends to see his bride. When
Junior was granted a 30 day leave of absence, the couple returned to North
Dakota and when his leave was up, he left for Viet Nam. He worked with the 82nd
Engineers, driving truck and working with demolition crews. Kathy continued
living in Selfridge working with the hot lunch program and part time at
Smestad's Super Valu.

When Junior returned from Vietnam, they made their home in Shields, N. Dak.
until 1975. After several more moves, to Oklahoma and Montana, Kathy and Junior
returned to Selfridge in 1983 and bought the Wishing Well Bar and Steak House
now called the Wonder Inn. They are both active, supporting members of the
community and Junior belongs to the Selfridge Jaycees, the American Legion and
serves on the Town Council. They are the parents of three children, Lee Robert
Harsche born September 10, 1969, Tracy Dean Harsche born July 6, 1972 and
Shelly Jo Harsche born December 5, 1974.
Jr. and Kathy Harsche

Picture - Back: Dottie, Joe, Kimberly. Front: Jody, Lou.

JOSEPH AND LOU [SCHLICKENMAYER] HARTMAN
Joseph Hartman was born on November 24, 1936 to John and Emma (Bachmeier)
Hartman of Selfridge. Joe was raised in Sioux County and moved into the town of
Selfridge in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963.

Lou Ellen Schlickenmayer was born October 16, 1947 to Ed and Martha (Wetzel)
Schlickenmayer of Bismarck. Lou moved to Selfridge in 1972 to work for Ruth
Wingerter with JoAnn Blotske in the Unique Beauty Palace.

Joe and Lou were married on July 14, 1973 in Selfridge, N.D. They lived in the
Scott Collis house one block south of the Cenex until 1975 when they moved into
their new home north of Main Street.

They have three daughters:

Kimberly Kay born February 18, 1967. Dottie Ann born May 16, 1968. Jody Lynn
born August 23, 1975.

While in Selfridge Joe was a self-employed water well driller and served on the
City Board.

The Hartman family moved to Sturgis, S.D. in the summer of 1983 and then to
Mobridge, S.D. in 1984 where they are presently living. Joe is still self
employed as a well-driller and they also own a laundromat.
Lou Hartman

DONALD AND KATHLEEN [LAINTZ] HAUCK
Donald R. Hauck, a native of McLaughlin, S.D. was born to Christ and Molly
(Walker) Hauck, Jr. He grew up on a farm east of McLaughlin and attended both
country and McLaughlin schools, and then served in the National Guard for six
years.

Kathleen M. Laintz was born May 1, 1945 to Daniel and Rose (Kraft) Laintz of
Selfridge. She was raised on the family farm west of Selfridge and attended the
Selfridge Catholic and public grade school through the sixth grade. She
attended her junior and senior years of high school in Fort Yates where she
graduated. Kathleen attended college at Dickinson and graduated from St.
Joseph's School of Practical Nursing. She has worked at the St. Alexius
Hospital, Bismarck and at the McLaughlin Hospital and Clinic. She is now
working in Mobridge for Dr. David W. Nordstrom, DDS.

Picture - Donald and Kathleen Hauck and family.

Donald and Kathleen were married September 20, 1966 and are now ranching and
farming northeast of McLaughlin. Donald is a part-time assistant to Dr.
Monfore, DVM.

The Hauck's have four children:

Donald Wayne Jr. born March 25, 1968.

Dean Gregory born August 16, 1969.

Juanita Marie born February 9, 1974.

Rosana Lynn born on July 10, 1979.
Kathleen Hauck

PIUS AND EMMY HEID
Pius Heid is the son of Anton and Katy Heid and has been a resident of the
Selfridge area since he was five years old.

In 1957 Pius and Emmy were married. They moved back and forth from job to farm
for three years. In 1960 Pius bought a service station at McIntosh, S.D., which
he had until 1964. During that time he farmed and was a partner with his
brother in an Allis Chalmers Implement. In 1966 they moved to Pius's parents
farm north of Walker, S.D. They later bought the farm in 1968 and are still
residing there.

They have nine children and fifteen grandchildren to date.
Emmy Heid

IT WORKS THIS WAY

The more you give, the more you get;
The more you laugh, the less you fret;
The more you do unselfishly,
The more you live abundantly;
The more of everything you share,
The more you'll always have to spare.
The more you love, the more you'll find,
That life is good and friends are kind;
For only what you give away
Enriches you from day to day.

Picture - Back: Marie, James, Madonna. Front: Vivian, Quentin.

QUENTON AND VIVIAN [OLSON] HEED
Quenton was born to Anton and Katherine (Wingerter) Heid January 17, 1934 at
Herried, South Dakota. Quenton moved to a farm north of Walker, S.D. with his
family in 1944 and attended McLaughlin High School.

On July 30, that same year, Ole and Lena (Jacobs) Olson of Morristown, S.D. had
a daughter, Vivian. The Olson family moved to Sioux County north of McIntosh,
S.D. in 1941 where Ole served as County Commissioner for twenty years. Vivian
went to St. Mary's Central High School in Bismarck and Dickinson State
Teacher's College, and taught for six years.

Quenton was a Lineman building REA and RTA lines in 1955 when he and Vivian
Olson were married in McIntosh, S.D. He went into the United States Army in
1956 and was stationed at Karlsruhe, Germany near Kaidenburg Alsace, France,
where the Heid ancestors have been traced back to the mid 1700's. From 1958
until 1972 Quenton was in the bulk gas and implement business in McIntosh.

In 1972 Quenton and Vivian moved to the former Tony Volk farm 9 miles south of
Selfridge with their three children, James, Madonna and Marie.
Vivian Heid

ALBERT J. AND MARY [WREN] HEINEN
Albert Heinen was born December 6, 1914 at Milo, Iowa. He is the son of Andrew
and Emma (Freuh) Heinen. Albert married Mary Wren on April 25, 1939 at Melcher,
Iowa. She was born January 28, 1918 at Knoxville, Iowa and is the daughter of
Thomas William and Lucy (Caffrey) Wren.

In March of 1947 Albert and Mary moved to a farm three miles southeast of
Selfridge which they purchased from Pete Feist. They made their home there for
eight years and then purchased another farm on the state line on December 31,
1955. The next year they sold out their first farm and remained on the state
line farm where their son Giles is now living. In 1977, Albert and Mary moved
into Selfridge and retired from the farming business, but they still help their
sons with the farming.

Albert is an active member of the Selfridge K.C. Club and is currently employed
by the Green Thumb Program. They are members of the St. Philomena Church and
are the parents of nine children. Albert and Mary Heinen.

Giles Heinen was born March 9, 1940 at Milo, Iowa. He attended Selfridge
schools and then enlisted in the U.S. Army in August of 1963. He was stationed
in Okinawa and was discharged in 1965. He married Mako Masako and at the
present time he is living on his parents farm 12 miles southeast of Selfridge
which they purchased in 1983. Giles and Mako are the parents of two boys,
Thomas born January 29, 1967 and Patrick born, July 10, 1968.

Joan Heinen was born September 15, 1941 at Milo, Iowa. She attended schools at
Selfridge and at the present time she is living with her parents in Selfridge.

Edward Heinen was born April 20, 1943 at Milo, Iowa. He attended Selfridge
schools and graduated from Dickinson College. He married Judy Schwindt and she
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schwindt. At the present time they are
living at Watford City, N.D. where Edward is employed as a teacher in the
Watford City High School as an English teacher and assistant coach for
wrestling and football. They have three children, Carmen born July 7, 1965,
David born March 7, 1967 and Daryl born September 1, 1969.

Jeanette Heinen was born November 22, 1944 at Milo, Iowa. She attended school
in Selfridge and graduated from Dickinson College and took courses at Mary
College in Bismarck, N.D. She married Frank Bonagofsky the son of Anton and
Katherine (Wuitschick) Bonagofsky on December 29, 1966. They are now living at
Centralia, Washington where Jeanette is employed as a grade school teacher and
her husband Frank works as a trouble shooter for a trailer house company. They
have four children, Michelle born November 13, 1967, Lisa Marie born November
10, 1968, Michael born April 17, 1972 and Randy born March 28, 1973.

Leo Heinen was born April 11, 1951 at McLaughlin, S. Dak. He is a graduate of
Selfridge High School and attended college at Wahpeton State. He married Ilene
Evanson and they are making their home at Watford City, N. Dak. where Leo works
for the Texaco Oil Company as a Drill Boss and his wife Ilene is employed as a
secretary. They are the parents of two children, Heidi born August 28, 1982 and
Amber Sue born February 24, 1984.

Larry Heinen was born August 5, 1952 at McLaughlin, S. Dak. He attended
Selfridge schools and then entered the United States Air Force in October of
1972. He has served in such places as Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Germany,
Iceland and a number of other places. At the present time he is stationed at
the Air Force base at Tacoma, Washington where he lives with his family. He
married Catherine Lord and they have two children, Ranee born December 27, 1973
and Nathan born December 26, 1976.

Dale Heinen was born August 29, 1953 at McLaughlin, S. Dak. He is a graduate of
Selfridge High School. He married Mary Buckmeyer and they are living at
Douglas, Wyoming where Dale is employed as a Pumper for the Chinook Oil Co.,
and his wife is a nurse with a retirement center. They have three children,
Raedel born November 15, 1980, Amy Marie born April 20, 1982 and Andrew born
December 5, 1983.

Dennis Heinen was born July 30, 1955 at McLaughlin. He is a graduate of
Selfridge High School and married Vicki Foxen. They are living on the farm of
Mary Wingerter, located eight miles southwest of Selfridge. They have two
children, Brett Allen born May 23, 1982 and Tanya Lee born December 23, 1983.

Patricia Heinen was born March 17, 1957 at McLaughlin. She is a Selfridge High
School graduate and a graduate of the Dickinson Nursing Program. She also
attended college at Williston, N. Dak. She married Dennis Bollinger and they
are living in Bismarck, N. Dak. where Patricia is employed as a practical nurse
for the Rehabilitation Department at St. Alexius Hospital. They have one son
Derek Theodore born June 25, 1982.
Albert and Mary Heinen

Picture - Vicki, Dennis, Tanya Lee, Brett.

DENNIS AND VICKIE [FOXEN] HEINEN
Dennis was born to Albert and Mary (Wren) Heinen of Selfridge on July 30, 1955.
Dennis has lived in Selfridge an his life and attended Selfridge schools. He
graduated in 1973 in a class of 13 students. After graduation he moved to
Centralia, Washington for three months where he worked in a hot dog factory. He
returned to Selfridge and began farming.

Dennis met Vickie Foxen in the fall of 1980 in Bismarck, North Dakota where she
was working at St. Vincent's Nursing Home as a nurses aide. They were married
on June 6, 1981 at

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Jamestown, N. Dak. Vickie is the daughter of Howard
and Ann (Flanagan) Foxen and was born on June 24, 1953 at Fargo, N. Dak.

Dennis has been farming for 12 years. In the summer months, he used to go south
custom combining but has quit since the summer of 1982. At the present time,
they are renting the late Kenneth Wingerter farm, which is located seven miles
south of Selfridge.

Dennis and Vickie attend the Selfridge Church Fairs and community gatherings.
They feel more people seem to attend the fairs in a rural area than people do
in a larger town. People are more enthusiastic about these events and treat
them as a special happening, more than the residents of a larger city. Dennis
is a member of the K.C. Club and a past member of the Selfridge Jaycees. They
have two children, Brett born May 23, 1982 at Bismarck and Tanya Lee born
December 23, 1983.
Vickie Heinen

GILES AND MASAKO [GIBO] HEINEN
Giles Joseph was born March 9, 1940 to Albert and Mary (Wren) Heinen. Giles
attended St. Philomena Grade School. At that time there were four children in
his class; Virginia Wuitschick, Wally Wuitschick, Albert Kraft and Giles. He
also attended Selfridge High School for a year and a half. During his school
days in the 50's he traveled to school by horse and sled. Giles continued his
education while in the service, where he received his GED.

Giles entered the Army in August of 1963. He received his basic training at
Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. He was in the Signal Corp. and attended Signal
School at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He was later stationed at Okinawa.

While in Okinawa, he met and married Masako Gibo. They were married on July 25,
1965. The Heinen's have repeated their wedding vows four times. The first time
was at the Kainan Mission in Okinawa. Then they were married by the local
Japanese Government. An interesting note is that the custom in Japan is to be
married barefoot, and unlike churches in the U.S. there are no pews in their
churches. The third ceremony for Giles and Mako, took place at the American
Council, and last, but not least, they renewed their vows in a mass celebration
at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in McLaughlin, S. Dak. in 1984.

After Giles was discharged from the service in November of 1965, they moved to
Selfridge. They lived in a home across the street from the Catholic Church for
three months, then into what is now the Howard Bigger home for three months,
then into a mobile home across the street from Joe Feist's. They lived in
Selfridge for about three years. These were Mako's first years in the United
States. She was amazed at all the space there was in the states, as Okinawa is
only 75 miles long and 15 miles wide. She was also present for the blizzard of
66. They weren't even able to get to the highway from their home by the Church
for ten days.

In July of 1966, Giles and Mako moved to Mt. Vernon, Washington for a year.
While there he worked for Bellingham Tank and Steel, at Bellingham, Washington.
He also lived in Newhalem, Washington for about six years. While there he
worked for the Skagit Project in Seattle, Washington. The Project produced
electricity for the city of Seattle.

They returned to Selfridge in 1975. Giles and Mako moved to the family farm in
1978 and went into the dairy business. He purchased the farm from his dad in
1982. It is located 12 miles south along Hiway 6.

Giles is a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion,
and a trustee at St. Philomena Catholic Church. He was also a member of the
Selfridge School Board for three years.

Giles and Mako have two sons, Thomas Andrew who was named after Giles'
grandfather. Tom was born at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Washington
on January 29, 1967, and Patrick Albert was born July 10, 1968 at Skagit Valley
Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  They both attend Selfridge High School.
Giles Heinen

Picture - Back: Dale, Susan, Sharon, Karen, Judy, Dean. Front: Cindy, Letha,
Calvin, Steven.

CALVIN A. AND LETHA [MOSER] HEPPER
Calvin Hepper was born September 11, 1926 in the Golden Wealth township of
Sioux County. He is the first son of eleven children born to Rudolph and Rose
(Mattis) Hepper.

He grew up on a farm that his father leased from the Indian Department located
twelve miles southwest of Selfridge which his father later purchased. In the
early thirties, there was no elementary schools in the area, so Calvin stayed
with his uncle, Pete Sittner, and attended the first grade at Petrel School
west of Lemmon, S. Dak. The second year, he stayed with yet another relative,
the Philip Seidel family and attended Meadow School near Meadow, S. Dak.
Thereafter, he finished the balance of his elementary education in the Goehring
and Walker country schools in the Selfridge area.

Calvin, being the eldest, began farming with his father. in 1943 he bought his
first tractor, an M- International. He then leased land of his own, and farmed
with his father. In 1945, Calvin's parents bought a farm six miles east of
Selfridge and continued to farm the land west of Selfridge. For three years,
Calvin spent the winter months alone, feeding and caring for the cattle on the
farm west of Selfridge.

He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. While in the service, he
volunteered for paratrooper duty. At that time, the Korean War was raging.
Calvin was assigned to the Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia as an
instructor.

Upon his return from the service, he resumed his farming operation. In July of
1953, he married Letha Moser in the First Baptist Church in Selfridge. Letha is
the daughter of Jake and Ida (Wolfer) Moser of McLaughlin, South Dakota and is
a 1953 graduate of the McLaughlin High School.

After their marriage, Calvin and Letha moved to a farm four miles north of
McLaughlin. They lived there for three years and then moved into McLaughlin. By
this time, they had acquired two quarters of land fourteen miles south of
Selfridge, just north of the farm where Calvin grew up. In December of 1958,
they bought the John Walker Jr. farm, located seven and a half miles southwest
of Selfridge. Here is where they raised their eight children.

The family attended the First Baptist Church in Selfridge until its demise and
then the family transferred it's membership to the McLaughlin Baptist Church.
The first school days for the three oldest Hepper children, was in the Golden
Wealth School. The one room country school was about one and a half miles
southeast of the farm. When the Selfridge School District began busing the
country children, the Hepper children continued their education at Selfridge
Public in Selfridge.

Calvin and Letha were active in public service to the community. Calvin is a
reasonable and open-minded person which made him successful as a school board
member for the Selfridge Public School District and as a Sioux County
Commissioner. He also served on the local ASC committee and a past commander
for the Selfridge American Legion Post.

Letha was one of the main pianists for the Selfridge Baptist Church and
belonged to the Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church in McLaughlin. She was a
member of the Star Homemakers Club and took active part in the Selfridge
Community Betterment Club. Having five daughters, one could often find Letha
sewing dresses for the girls for school and special occasions. Sewing was not
her only skill. She is a talented vocalist and accomplished pianist and is
called upon often to sing for weddings, church and various kinds of activities.

In 1976, Calvin and Letha purchased the Mobridge Livestock Sale Barn in
Mobridge and continued to operate the farm southwest of Selfridge, relying on
their sons for help. They made the big move from the farm to the city of
Mobridge in 1978, where they continue to make their home at the present time.
They sold the Sale Barn in 1981 and Calvin is a cattle buyer. Their farm is
under the management of their son Dale Hepper. Calvin and Letha are the parents
of eight children.

Karen [Hepper] Kraft graduated from Selfridge High School in 1971. She married
Donald Kraft in 1973, the son of John J. and Magdelena (Mosset) Kraft. Their
home is in Mandan, N. Dak. where Donald is a carpenter and Karen is a
salesperson for Pella Products. They have two children, Becky Jo born May 14,
1973 and Derick Wayne born August 7, 1975.

Calvin Dean Hepper graduated in 1972 from Selfridge High School. He obtained a
B.S. Degree in Agriculture from NDSU in Fargo. Dean is presently living in
Bismarck where he is employed as a Program Assistant for the North Dakota Soil
Conservation.

Sharon [Hepper] Gartner is a 1973 graduate of Selfridge High School. After
graduation, Sharon attended college at NDSSS in Wahpeton, and NDSU in Fargo.
She married Gary Gartner in May of 1978, the son of Edwin and Elenor Gartner of
Jamestown. Gary has reenlisted in the Navy and they are presently living in
Ridgecrest, California, where Sharon is employed by the Civil Service. They
have one son, Corey Kevin born August 31, 1980.

Judy (Hepper] Becker is a 1975 graduate of Selfridge High School. She married
Patrick Becker and they have made their home on a ranch seventeen and a half
miles north of Selfridge. Judy and Pat have two sons, Monte Joseph born March
30, 1980 and Jarrod Lee born December 19, 1982.

Cynthia (Hepper] Wientjes graduated from Selfridge High School in 1976. She
attended college at NDSU in Fargo and BJC in Bismarck. In November of 1981 she
married Kent Wientjes, the son of Fred and Doreen Wientjes of Mobridge, S. Dak.

They are living in Mobridge at the present time where Kent is employed with UPS
and Cindy owns and operates Larson's Home Furnishings. They have one son,
Chance John born on February 15, 1985.

Susan [Hepper] Froelich is a 1977 graduate of Selfridge High School. She
attended BJC in Bismarck with an athletic scholarship in basketball. Susan is a
graduate of Bemidji State College with a B.S. Degree in mass communications.
She was employed with a TV station in Sioux City, Iowa and at the present time
is living in Mobridge where she has a position with KOLY Radio Station as a
copywriter. Susan married Kurt Froelich on April 20, 1985 at Mobridge, S. Dak.
Kurt is the son of John and Barbara (Vetter) Froelich of Selfridge. Susan and
Kurt are living in Mobridge.

Dale Hepper graduated from Selfridge High School in 1978. He attended BJC in
Bismarck, NDSU in Fargo and SDSU in Brookings, South Dakota. On July 31, 1982
he married Michelle (Shelly) Schneider, the daughter of Jacob and Janice
(McGregor) Schneider. Dale and Shelly share an anniversary with Dale's parents.
They are making their home on the family farm located seven and a half miles
west of Selfridge. They have one son, Tyler Michael, born July 24, 1984.

Steven Hepper is a 1980 graduate of Mobridge High School. He attended BJC at
Bismarck then worked for a construction company in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Presently he is employed with Hepper Grain Inc. in Selfridge. He is engaged to
be married to Lisa Kraft, the daughter of Peter P. and Ann (Hartman) Kraft.
Their wedding date is set for June of 1985.
Judy (Hepper) Becker

Picture - Susan and Kurt Froelich.

Never neglect an opportunity to make another person happy -even if you have to
let him alone to do it.

Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found
it, but because they didn't stop to enjoy it.

Picture - Gary Gartner family.

Picture - Kent Wientjes family.

Picture - Donald Kraft family.

Picture - Michelle, Dale and Tyler.

DALE AND MICHELE [SCHNEIDER] HEPPER
Dale Arthur Hepper was born to Calvin and Letha (Moser) Hepper, formerly of
Selfridge on September 26, 1960. He graduated from Selfridge High School and
Bismarck Junior College. Dale also attended NDSU in Fargo for one quarter and
SDSU in Brookings, SD for one year.

Michelle Denise Schneider was born on July 15, 1961 to Jack and Janice
(McGregor) Schneider of Selfridge. Shelly is a graduate of Selfridge High
School and Capital Commercial College of Bismarck.

Dale and Shelly were married on July 31, 1982 at the United Congregational
Church in Mobridge, S.D. They are presently managing the Calvin Hepper Ranch
which is located 7-1/2 miles southwest of Selfridge.

Dale is the President of the Selfridge Jaycee Chapter. Shelly was the program
co-director of the Prairie Rose Homemakers and presently is a member of the
Selfridge Betterment Club and a member of the Fund Raising Committee for the
Selfridge 75th Jubilee.  Dale and Shelly have one son, Tyler Michael born on
July 24, 1984.
Shelly Hepper

RUDOLPH JR. AND DONNA [TILLMAN]  HEPPER
Rudolph was born in McIntosh in 1936 and is the fourth son of Rudolph and Rose
(Mattis) Hepper. He grew up on his parents farm west of Selfridge. As a young
boy he liked to hunt and trap and sold the furs for spending money. He very
much enjoyed the farm as he was growing up. He attended country school and high
school in McLaughlin, S. Dak.

Rudy did farming and ranching with his parents until his marriage to Donna
Tillman of Shields, N. Dak. Donna was born in 1940 and is the daughter of Alvin
and Lora (Forien) Tillman. Rudy and Donna were married in 1956 in Selfridge and
had met through friends.

Picture - Rudy and Donna Hepper.

Their first home was in Oregon for a short time then they returned to North
Dakota and lived in Minot where Rudy worked as a trucker at the Air Force Base.
About a year after their marriage, they moved onto the Hepper Family farm with
Rudy's parents and Rudy was engaged in farming and ranching with his father. In
1959 they bought a farm north of Fort Yates and built it up from scratch. New
corrals were added, many trees planted and new barns and buildings were built.
This is where they raised their family of five children.

They lived on this farm until they purchased the Tim Hoffman farm two miles
west of the original farm site. They raise small grains, such as wheat, oats,
and corn plus beef cattle.  Rudy belongs to the Solen Rural Fire District and
Donna has been actively involved in Homemakers, 4-H and P.T.A. The family
enjoys camping and fishing. They also attend many area rodeos in which their
sons participate. Memorial Day is a holiday which the whole family looks
forward to. All of Rudy's brothers and sisters with their families, come to the
Rudolph Hepper ranch with their campers and spend the weekend camping near the
river. It has become a traditional family get-together. Rudy and Donna have
five children.

Gary Hepper is a 1975 graduate of Fort Yates High School and attended Dawson
College in Glendive, Montana. He married Judy Roquette of Bismarck in 1983. At
the present time, they are living in Sidney, Montana where Gary is training
horses. They have two children, Annie and Brad.

Sandra Hepper is a 1977 graduate of Fort Yates High School and attended Minot
State College. She served in the United States Army for three years as a
Clinical Specialist. Sandra was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas and then
returned to North Dakota and at the present time is attending college
specializing as a Medical Technologist.

Roxanne [Hepper] Archambault graduated in 1979 from Fort Yates High School. She
married Charles Archambault of Fort Yates. He is the son of James and Betta
(Stiles) Archambault.

At this time, Roxanne and Chuck live in Bismarck where Chuck is employed for
Equitable Life as a Sales Agent and Roxanne works at the Bismarck Tribune in
Classified Advertising. They have one daughter, Tessa.

Nancy Hepper is a 1980 graduate of Fort Yates High School. She attended Mary
College in Bismarck and served in the United States Air Force in Georgia. She
is now attending Hair Styling School in Bismarck.

Wayne Hepper is a 1981 graduate of Fort Yates High School. He attended college
in Dickinson and at the present time is attending college in Casper, Wyoming,
majoring in Business Administration.

Robin Hepper is a 1985 graduate of Fort Yates High School. She will be
attending Bismarck Junior College specializing as a legal secretary.
Donna and Rudy Hepper

Picture - Back: Stan, Wade. Front: Kathy, Bobbi Jo, Linette.

STANLEY AND KATHY [SANDLAND] HEPPER
Stanley Hepper was born on December 26, 1942 to Rudolph and Rose (Mattie)
Hepper. He went to grade school at Goose Camp, a rural school located west of
their home. He attended McLaughlin High School and graduated in 1959. He
attended college at Minot and Grand Forks. Stanley married Kathy Sandland on
October 16, 1965 at McLaughlin, S.D. Stan was in the National Guard from 1964-
1970.

Kathleen is the daughter of Richard and Eileen (Morgen) Sandland. She attended
grade school at Goose Camp III, also a rural school located northeast of her
home. Her father attended the same school and the family now refer to the
school as "the college". She attended McLaughlin High School and graduated in
1962. She attended Practical Nurses Training in Pierre, S.D. and graduated in
1963.

Stan and Kathy lived in Mobridge, S.D. for a short time after they were married
where Stan worked for the McLaughlin Sales Barn and Kathy worked at the
Mobridge Hospital. In 1966 they moved to McLaughlin. Kathy quit work in
Mobridge and started to work for the ASC Office in Selfridge . In December of
1966 they moved to Wishek, N.D. where Stan became manager of the grain elevator
and Kathy worked at the Wishek Retirement Home. In September of 1968 they moved
to Selfridge and purchased the bulk gas trucks from Ralph Hinton. Stan was then
a commissioned agent for Standard Oil. In 1979 they purchased the GTA Elevator.
Both businesses are owned and operated by Stan and Kathy.

Stan served on the Selfridge School Board from 1978 to the present time. Also
he served on the Betterment Club, the City of Selfridge, and the Fire District.
Kathy served on the CPA and' belongs to a crocheting and knitting club that
meets weekly. The family members are avid campers and fishermen during the
summer months.

Stan and Kathy have three children; Bobbi Jo born Feb. 18, 1967 at Ashley,
N.D., Linette was born October 18, 1968 at McLaughlin, S.D. and Wade was born
March 8, 1970 also at McLaughlin, S.D. All the children are going to school and
living at home.
Kathy Hepper

Picture - Willy Hepper family. Back L to R: Larry, Kenny, Willy, Kelly and
Laurie. Front: Jim, Cecelia and Kim.

WILLIAM AND CECELIA [IMBERI] HEPPER
I was born November 28, 1932 and am the son of Rudolph and Rose (Mattis)
Hepper. I attended the Goehring Country School not far from our farm and
graduated from McLaughlin High School in 1950.

I grew up in a large family and we just had a small two room house on the first
farm my parents had west of Selfridge. All of us older boys couldn't wait for
summer so we could move our beds out to the granary where there was more room
and more freedom. This was a privilege granted only to the older boys. The
younger ones had to remain in the house. I also remember clearly, the later
years of the thirties and the depression. Even though our family was large,
there was never a lack of food or caring in our family.

The first farm my parents had, the land was only leased on a crop share basis.
They never owned land until they purchased the farm east of Selfridge. I never
really realized we lived on a reservation until I went into the service and
other people started questioning me about the reservation. Our life was no
different on the reservation than people who didn't live on a reservation. It
was no big deal and I never gave it any thought until later in life.

After graduation, I continued living at home and worked on REA line
construction. I was number one on the draft list for four years. Finally in
1954 I volunteered for service and joined the United States Army. I took my
training at Fort Riley, Kansas and served most of my time in Japan. I was
released from the Army in 1956 and went back to REA Line Construction.

Through my sister Norma, I met Cecelia Imberi. She is the daughter of John and
Helen (Mardian) Imberi and we were married in 1957 in Montana. Cecelia is a
graduate of McLaughlin High School. After we were married, I worked for my
brother, Adolph, for one year on his farm west of Selfridge. We lived on that
farm at that time. Then we bought a farm seven miles north of McLaughlin from
Fred M. Hertel. We lived there for two or three years before going in
partnership with Norma and Tony Schneider in the bar business in McLaughlin. We
had sold the farm and moved into McLaughlin. This was in the late 50's and
farming was tough. The years were dry and the crops weren't very good.

Later, I sold my share of the Corner Bar to Tony and Norma and bought the Gay-
Time Tavern in Mobridge, S. Dak. This was a 3-2 bar and catered to the younger
generation. I originally bought the place with the intention of reselling it as
soon as possible to the first buyer who came along with the money, and that
took nine years.

Before I bought the Gay-Time, I was involved in an airplane crash. I had joined
a 14 member flying club in McLaughlin. I was still just a student pilot at the
time of the accident. Another member, Carroll Slater, and I were flying and
chasing a coyote. I just got too low and too slow. From the accident, I
received a crushed vertebrae and spent two week in the hospital. When I got
out, there wasn't much I could do for a while and this is when I bought the Gay-
Time. In 1970, Sis and I sold the Gay-Time Tavern and bought a farm west of
Mobridge, although we still live in town. I keep the farm-ranch operation going
and Sis works one day a week in the Mobridge Livestock Sales Barn as a
bookkeeper.

Willy and Sis try to keep active in their community. Sis is a member of the
Mobridge Hospital Auxiliary and has served on the Board of Walworth County
Extension Service. Willy is a member of the Mobridge Chamber of Commerce which
has several different committees of which he takes part. He is the Director of
the Mobridge Rodeo Association, serves on the board of directors of the
Mobridge Industrial Development and is the head of the Mobridge Agriculture
Committee. Willy and Sis are the parents of six children.

Kenny Hepper is a graduate of Mobridge High School. At the present time he is
living in Mobridge and is engaged in farming and ranching with his father.

Laurie Hepper is a 1976 graduate of Mobridge High School and also of Mitchel
Voc Tech where she majored in Culinary Arts. At the present time she is living
in Nebraska and working for the Chicago Northwest Railroad.

Kelly Hepper graduated from Mobridge High School in 1979. She now lives in
Chadron, Nebraska where she works for Safeway Foods.

Larry Hepper graduated from Mobridge High School in 1980 and at the present
time is engaged in farming and ranching with his father in Mobridge.

Kim Hepper graduated from Mobridge High School in 1982 and is now a senior at
the University of South Dakota where she is majoring in psychology. She spent
the summer of 1985 in France.

Jim Hepper is a 1985 graduate of Mobridge High School and plans to attend Vo-
Tech College in Rapid City in the fall of 1985.
Willy and Sis Hepper

Picture - Alvina Hersch family.

ALVINA [FLECK] HERSCH
Alvina was born April 26, 1939 to John Sr. and Caroline (Mosset) Fleck. She was
raised on her parents farm located seven miles west of Selfridge and received
her education in the Selfridge Public School. She married Edwin Hersch after
she finished school, and they have eight children.

Alvina moved back to the Selfridge area in the early sixties to raise her
children. At the present time, she is living in Bismarck, North Dakota having
left Selfridge in 1979.

Edwin Hersch Jr. was born June 20, 1958 and is now living in Glendive, Montana
where he works with his father doing carpenter work.

Delilah [Hersch] Moser was born October 17, 1958 and is married to Bruce Moser,
the son of Ellen and Carl Moser of McLaughlin, S. Dak. Dee and Bruce own and
manage the Cattleman's Saloon in McLaughlin. They have three children, Tracy
born April 6, 1976, Jeff born September 31, 1979 and Bradley born February 2,
1985.

Patrick Allen was born October 21, 1960. He married Tammy Schneider, the
daughter of Tony and Norma (Hepper) Schneider of McLaughlin, S. Dak. Pat works
for Cenex in McLaughlin and Tammy works in Mobridge, S. Dak. as a Lab
Technician.

Peggy [Hersch] Bonagofsky was born April 10, 1962. She married Terry
Bonagofsky, the son of Bernard and Roseann (Zinnel) Bonagofsky. Terry is a
petroleum salesman at Cenex in Selfridge and Peggy works as a clerk for John's
Super Valu. They have three sons, Terry Jo (T.J.) born August 18, 1979, Randy
Lee born September 8, 1980 and Mark James born October 18, 1984.

Joe Hersch was born April 14, 1964. He now lives in Bismarck, North Dakota
where he works for Kirkwood Motor Inn and attends BJC part-time, where be is
taking up a major in police officer work. Joe is engaged to be married to
Pamela Horner from Napoleon, North Dakota, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton
Horner. They plan to be married April 27, 1985. Pamela works at Kirkwood
Express Way.

Brian Hersch was born June 13, 1965. He lives in Bismarck, N. Dak. and works at
the Bismarck Airport, cooking and catering for the incoming  and outgoing
planes.

Sheila Hersch was born October 29, 1966. She lives in McLaughlin, S. Dak. where
she is a clerk at Ron's Jack and Jill Grocery Store.

Ann Hersch was born April 2. 1972 and lives in Bismarck with her mother. She
attends Hughes Junior High School.
Peggy (Hersch) Bonagofsky

Picture - Taken 1974. Back: Marvin, Evelyn, Paul, Helen, Terry, Arlan. Front:
Larry, Yvonne, Paula, Farron.

PAUL AND HELEN [DUTTON] HETTICH
Paul is the son of George and Magdelena (Steuckley) Hettich. Helen is the
daughter of Chester and Alice (Cessna) Dutton. Both families had 11 children in
them.

Paul and Helen were married in McLaughlin, S.D. on March 22, 1942. They went to
Iowa and worked for one year. They moved back to the Selfridge area and bought
Paul's folks place south of Selfridge in 1943. In 1957 they moved to north of
Solen and farmed there until 1967, then farmed 3 miles west of Solen until
retiring in 1976. They are now living in Solen.  Paul and Helen have eight
children:

Arlan Hettich was born on August 27, 1942. He was killed in a construction
accident in Winnett, Montana in 1978. Arlan was in the Marines from 1960-64. He
was stationed at San Diego, California. He was also in the Cuban Crisis.

Evelyn [Hettich] Henderson was born on December 6, 1943. She married Pat
Henderson in 1959. Pat's parents are George Henderson and Bernice Tuttle. He is
from a family of 4. They live 15 miles north of Selfridge and farm and ranch.
They have four children; Connie married to Clarence Kuntz, they have three
children, Amanda, John and Patrick; Peggy; Charles married Tammy Bosch, and
Jeff.

Marvin Hettich was born on January 29, 1947. He married Barbara Coddington in
1968. Her parents are Don and Elaine (Lee) Coddington. Marvin and Barbara have
two children, Mark and Cheryl and they own a grocery store in Solen. Marvin
also works for Sioux County.

Terry Hettich was born March 28, 1948. He married Lillian Zueger in 1968. Her
parents are John and Margaret (Hatzenbuhler) Zueger. They have two children,
Terry Jo and Ronald and live in Bismarck. Terry works for Lund Construction and
Lill works at Mid Dakota Clinic.

Larry Hettich was born on May 17, 1952. He married Shirley (Becker) Kuntz in
1974. Her parents are Ernie and Tillie (Wilt) Becker. They have four children,
Allen, twins, Jason and Dawn, and Holly. They live in Twin Falls, Idaho where
Larry works for Amalgamated Sugar Factory and Shirley works for Blue Lakes
Mall.

Paula [Hettich] Schwartz was born July 2, 1955. She married Lonnie Schwartz.
His parents are Adam Schwartz and Frances Hoffman. They have three children,
twins Niles and Neveday and Nathan. They live in Bismarck where Lonnie is a
carpet layer and Paula works for UPS.

Yvonne [Hettich] Stave was born June 9, 1956. She married Kent Stave. His
parents are Nelson and Rebecca (Colderwood) Stave. They have two children,
Richard and Amber and live in Bismarck, where Kent works for Target Department
Stores and Yvonne works for Basin Electric.

Farron Hettich was born on May 28, 1958. He is still single and works in
Flasher for Flasher Implement as a diesel mechanic.
Paul Hettich

Picture - Ronald, Henrietta, Rudolph taken 1951.

Picture - Ronald Hettich family.

RUDOLPH AND HENRIETTA [WOLFER]  HETTICH
Rudolph was born December 30, 1914 and married Henrietta Wolfer of McLaughlin
on November 4, 1937 in Washington. Henrietta's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Wolfer, ran a meat market in the Merchant Building in Selfridge until 1952.
This building was then moved to Rudolph's farm.

After Rudy and Heinie were married, they purchased a farm five miles southeast
of Selfridge from Rudy's sister. They farmed and ranched here until 1970 when
Heinie moved into McLaughlin where she had a new home built. Rudolph died in a
airplane accident near his ranch in April of 1965. Heinie is still making her
home in McLaughlin. While living in Selfridge, both Rudy and Heinie served on
the Goose Camp School Board.

They have one son, Ronald Hettich who married Irma Giese of McIntosh, S. Dak.
in June of 1962. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Giese of McIntosh.

Ronnie farmed and ranched with his parents until 1970 when he moved to
McLaughlin and a few years later built a new home on the south end of
McLaughlin. Ronnie and Irma still farm land near Fort Yates, North Dakota in
addition to owning and operating Ron's Jack and Jill Grocery Store in
McLaughlin. Irma has worked as head bookkeeper for the McLaughlin Livestock
Sale Barn for many years prior to their purchase of the grocery store. They
have three children, Ricky, Rhonda and Rachell.
Henrietta Hettich

Picture - Jack and Loretta Hill.

JACK AND LORETTA [WALKER] HILL
Loretta was born March 12, 1932 on her parents farm fourteen miles west of
Selfridge. She is the daughter of John Sr. and Magdelena (Bickle) Walker.

Loretta writes, "All of us children and Dad played softball on Sunday
afternoons. I thought we were a very close family. I was close with my father
and respected him a great deal. After he died, I became close to my mother. She
taught us to sing all the old church hymns. Maggie and I would sing while
working side by side and Mom would mostly just hum along. Dad had such a
beautiful voice and could really sing the old German songs.

My brothers were all great hunters. One time, they brought home their loaded
guns and I took them into the house. I accidentally pulled the trigger on one
of them and shot myself in the foot. It felt like I had just stepped on a rock.
My parents weren't home at the time and my brother John had to take me to the
hospital.

I attended country school until I was about twelve years old, then my family
bought a home and moved into Selfridge and I attended Selfridge Public School.
After school hours I worked for Margaret Lauinger in the Palace Cafe for my own
spending money. At age fifteen, I moved to Bismarck and worked in the Patterson
Hotel and the Sweet Shoppe Cafe until I was eighteen.

In 1950, several girlfriends and I went to Arkansas and found jobs in a cafe. I
met and married my husband, Jack Hill on March 27, 1950 in Fayetteville,
Arkansas. He was a widower with two small daughters, Roseann and Lynette.

After our marriage, we lived in Fayetteville until 1952 when we moved to a
farm. In 1953 we moved to North Dakota and Jack worked for REA installing REA
lines. The winters were just too cold for us so we moved back to Arkansas and I
worked for five years for Levi Straus Company and then went to work for the
Baldwin Piano and Organ Company for ten years as a line supervisor. At the
present I am not working and Jack works for Shipley Bakery in Fayetteville
where we still live. We have six children."

Roseann [Hill] Honea married Tom Honea. They have a dairy and poultry farm near
Fayetteville and have two children.  Lynette [HUI] Slaughter married Tom
Slaughter. They have two children, Marty and Andrea. Lynette is a secretary for
the Winamach Division in Fayetteville.

Jack Hill Jr. is a manager of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Fayetteville. He has
five children, Misty, Michael, Russell, Randy and Robin.

Euletta [Hill] Jones is a Department Manager for Wal-Mart Store in
Fayetteville. She has one son Larry Jr.

Billy Hill lives in Mt. Vernon, Missouri with his wife Jane. He is a manager
for Kentucky Fried Chicken in Mt. Vernon and they have one child.

Lenora and her husband live in Kentucky where she is a department manager for
the Wall Mart Store and her husband Tim is the manager.
Loretta (Walker) Hill

Picture - Joyce, Joy, Mike.

MIKE AND JOYCE [BECKER] HIMAN
Joyce was born July 27, 1949 at Mandan, North Dakota and is the daughter of
Joseph and Julia (Tischmak) Becker. She is a 1967 graduate of the Priory in
Bismarck and also graduated from UND in 1962.

She married Mike Hinman on June 11, 1973. Mike is the son of Ivan J. and Edna
(Johnson) Hinman of Pembina, North Dakota. Mike attended UND at Grand Forks and
then served in the United States Navy as a communications technician. After the
Navy he resumed his studies and earned a bachelor of arts degree in Political
Science in 1970. He graduated in 1973 with a Juris Doctorate from North Dakota
Law School and served as a law clerk for the North Dakota Supreme Court for a
year.

Joyce and Mike live in Bismarck, North Dakota where Joyce is a reading
consultant with the public school administration and is also an officer for the
National and International Reading Institute. In 1974 Mike joined the staff at
Basin Electric in Bismarck where he is a general Counsel Attorney. They have
one daughter, Joy.
Julia Becker

Picture - Craig, May, Ralph Hinton.

RALPH AND MAY [TEIEN] HINTON
May Hinton first came to live in Sioux County in 1939, when she was a teacher
in the Selfridge school system. She met and married Ralph Walter Hinton in
September of 1939. Ralph is the son of Daniel C. and Annie (McCay) Hinton and
was born in 1904 and May is the daughter of Gilbert and Louise (Nelson) Teien.
After their marriage they continued to live in Selfridge, purchasing a home 1
block south of main street and just north of the school.

Ralph arrived in Sioux County with his parents in 1915 when he was just a boy
of eleven. He grew up and was educated in the Selfridge school system.
Approximately 1940, Ralph took over the Standard Oil Station in Selfridge which
he operated until his retirement in 1969. He also had part ownership in a
garage with Tony Meyers.

Both Ralph and May were active members of their community. Ralph served on the
town council as clerk and also served as clerk of the school district. May
belonged to the Selfridge Homemakers, the N. Dak. Education Association,
National Education Association, County Library Commission and served as Sioux
County Superintendent of Schools for 5-1/2 years. May's most recent
contribution to her fellow man is her book on the history of Sioux County,
"South of the Cannonball", published in 1984.

They are the parents of one son, Craig Douglas Hinton He graduated from
McLaughlin High School and entered the United States Air Force. After
completing 20 years of service, he retired and is living in White Bear Lake,
Minnesota. He is married to Lilo Maxeiner.
May Hinton

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when the whole family [including grandma]
ran out of the house to see a plane fly overhead?

Picture - Back: Andy, Richard, Kenny, Joe, Jim, Fred, Danny. Middle: Margie,
Nyla, Ann, Julie, Lucy. Front: Mike, Cory.

JOSEPH AND ANN [WALISER] HOON
Joe was born November 18, 1930 at Linton, N.D. in Emmons County. He is the son
of Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth (Feist) Hoon and was one of nine children. Joe was
stationed at Camp Pendleton, California in the United States Marines at the
time he met his wife Ann Waliser. They met in Bismarck in 1952 when Joe was
home on leave.

Angela Waliser and Joe Hoon were married June 18, 1953 in St. Mary's Star of
the Sea at Oceanside, California. Ann was born April 6, 1932 at Selfridge, N.D.
and is the daughter of Michael and Martina (Mosset) Waliser. Ann was from a
family of fourteen children.

Ann writes about some of her growing up years and her memories of Selfridge and
family. "I was born on the John Fleck farm located six miles west of Selfridge.
I attended country school near there with Mrs. Joe Froelich for my first grade
teacher. I only spoke German then. I was a child of the thirties and to this
day I have learned to "prepare for the worst". I can remember when the women in
Selfridge sewed bedding during the war years of the 40's. This was done in the
City Auditorium. They also made mattresses for army cots. Main street of
Selfridge is so different now then when I grew up. Lots of buildings have
burned down; most have changed from one business to another; other businesses
have gone and not been replaced such as the depot, a creamery house, drug
store, hardware store and the dance hall. Although the years were rough and the
times were hard, we all survived and came out the better for it. Hard living
wasn't over for me. After Joe and I were married in 1953, things still didn't
come all that easy."

At first we lived in Oceanside, California for seven months until Joe got his
discharge from the Marines. We then moved back to Linton, N.D. In 1955 we moved
to Selfridge for 2 years and then back to Linton. After a year we moved to
Aberdeen, S.D. where Joe made tobacco barrels for $1.00 an hour. I started
working at this time for .50c an hour as a dishwasher and also learned my trade
as a cook.

In 1958 we moved back to Selfridge and Joe tried his hand at farming on the
Pete Feist place south of Selfridge. We were neighbors to Joe Dillman at that
time and also Anton Kraft. We lived here for 3 years and then moved back to
Aberdeen for 6 years. In July of 1966 we again moved back to Selfridge and Joe
started working for Joe Mosset as a carpenter which is his occupation. He is a
"Jack of all trades". Later Joe worked at Fort Yates and then went on his own,
still doing carpenter work. He also worked in Bismarck and Devils Lake, N.D. At
the present time he is working for R & B Lumber here in Selfridge.

I have been a cook for 30 years, and have worked for various cafes etc. during
our many moves. I have been a cook for many years at the Wishing Well and the
Starlite Cafe here in Selfridge and have also done some cooking for the
Selfridge School.

December 24, 1984 was a very happy day for me. Only three of my children were
not home, even so, our house was full with children and grandchildren
everywhere. We have 15 grandchildren and 12 children. Four of our children died
as infants.

James R. Hoon was born April 11, 1954 at Bismarck. He attended school at
Aberdeen and Selfridge. He entered the United States Army on February 14, 1974
and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany as a tank gunner. He married Debra
Polansky on March 27, 1978 at Mandan. She is the daughter of Joseph and Janice
Polansky. Jim and Debbie lived in Selfridge after their marriage where Jim was
employed by different construction companies. In July of 1984 they moved to
Gillette, Wyoming where Jim is engaged in carpenter work. They have four
children, Eric, Kenneth, July and Christina.

Richard Allen Hoon was born March 7, 1955. He attended schools in Aberdeen and
Selfridge. He married Romelle

Mittleider. They have two children, Tyrol and Joey.

Kenneth Joseph Hoon was born November 3, 1956 at Linton, N.D. He served for two
years in the United States Army at Colorado Springs, Colorado. He married Lynn
Polansky, the daughter of Joseph and Janice Polansky of Mandan. At the present
time Kenny and Lynn are living in Mandan where Lynn is employed at the Seven
Seas. They have two children Josie and Laranda.

Juliana [Hoon] Wuitschick was born October 11, 1957 at Aberdeen, S.D. She
graduated from Selfridge High School and married Matthew Wuitschick on November
27, 1976 in Selfridge. Matthew is the son of Oscar and Stephena (Kraft)
Wuitschick. After their marriage they lived in Selfridge where Matt was
employed in construction and carpenter work. They moved to Gillette, Wyoming in
July of 1984 where Matt is employed doing construction work. They have three
children, Vernon, Waylon and Veronica.

Nyla Jean [Hoon] Reiker was born August 24, 1958 at McLaughlin, S.D. She
attended Selfridge schools and married Mike Reiker on June 30, 1977. They have
three children,

Jessica, Danny, and Tina.

Frederick Michael Hoon was born September 14, 1959. He attended Selfridge
school and worked in the Selfridge area. He is now living in Wyoming and is
doing carpenter work.

Daniel Lawrence Hoon was born April 9, 1962 at Aberdeen, S.D. He is now living
in Gillette, Wyoming working as a truck driver.

Andrew Peter Hoon was born June 1. 1963. He attended Selfridge school and at
the present time he is living in Wyoming working for an oil company.

Lucille Martina Hoon was born July 23, 1964 at Aberdeen, S.D. She graduated
from Selfridge High School and at the present time she is living in Gillette,
Wyoming with her daughter Yarisha.

Marjorie Renee Hoon was born June 26, 1967 at McLaughlin, S.D. She is a junior
at Selfridge High School where she is active in sports and school activities.

Michael James Hoon was born October 24, 1969 at McLaughlin, S.D. He lives at
home and is a freshman in Selfridge High School. Mike also is active in
basketball.

Matthew Cory Hoon was born September 29, 1974 at Bismarck, N.D. He lives at
home with his parents and attends Selfridge Elementary School.
Ann Hoon

RICHARD AND ROMELLE [MITTLEIDER] HOON
Richard A. Hoon was born March 7, 1955 to Joseph and Ann (Waliser) Hoon Jr.
Richard moved to Selfridge as a young boy. He attended school in Selfridge. He
continued to live in Selfridge until he entered the Navy. He served in the Navy
from August of 1973 until October of 1977. He was stationed in San Diego on the
USS Constellation. Richard also spent some time overseas.

Romelle C. Mittleider was born February 28, 1960, to Ralph and Sharon (Wolf)
Mittleider. She was born in McLaughlin, S. Dak. Romelle attended all twelve
years of school in McLaughlin.

On November 13, 1978 Richard and Romelle were married in McIntosh, S. Dak.
After their marriage they moved into an apartment owned by George and Alvina
Walker. They later built a new home in the south part of Selfridge. While in
Selfridge, Richard worked independently as a carpenter. He also worked for Joe
Waliser Construction.

In November of 1981, Richard and Romelle moved to Gillette Wyoming. He has
worked as a truck driver and cementer for Halliburton Oil Well Service for the
past three years.

They have two sons: Tyrel F. born March 14, 1980 and Joseph D. born November
13, 1982.
Romelle Hoon

Picture - The Mickey Huber family.

MICKEY AND SHARON [MCGREGOR] HUBER
Sharon McGregor was born March 21, 1942 and is the daughter of Gordon Sr. and
Myrtie (Halverson) McGregor. She is a 1960 graduate of Selfridge High School
and attended Bismarck Junior College. On November 5, 1961 she married Clarence
"Mickey" Huber, the son of Christ E. and Martha (Steocker) Huber of McLaughlin,
S. Dak. He is a 1957 graduate of McLaughlin High School.

After their marriage, Sharon and Mickey moved onto the Huber family farm south
of McLaughlin and farmed with Mickey's parents until 1976 when they bought the
farm. Until that time, they also farmed land rented from J.B. Adkins and raised
cattle and pigs and even milked a few cows for awhile. Mick has worked at the
McLaughlin Commission Company sorting cattle since 1953. Both Sharon and Mickey
are active in community affairs and belong to the Jaycees and Jaycettes. Sharon
has been a 4-H leader for eight years and has taken her turn at teaching Sunday
School and being a member of the Church Council. In 1980 she was elected to the
McLaughlin School Board and is now serving her second term. The whole family
does a lot of camping and fishing in the summertime. They are the parents of
four sons.

Michael Clarence Huber was born July 2, 1962 and is a 1980 graduate of
McLaughlin High School, where he was the Salutatorian of his class. He is now
attending SDSU at Brookings, S. Dak. and has a double major in business and
science in Animal Science Department.

Scott Lee Huber was born April 12, 1964 and is a 1982 graduate of McLaughlin
High School. He is now attending SDSU at Brookings, S. Dak.

Darren Christ Huber was born September 30, 1967 and is a junior at McLaughlin
High School and is very active in all sports.

Casey Jay Huber was born November 8, 1979 and attends McLaughlin Public School.
Sharon Huber

Picture - Back: Myron, Randy. Front: Delores, Susan, Paula, Cheryl.

MYRON AND DELORES [WALKER] HUMMEL
Myron Hummel was born August 7, 1940 in McIntosh, S.D. to Zora and Hilda
(Reiker) Hummel. He lived in Cadillac, S.D. and went to McLaughlin Public
School until the third grade when his parents moved to Selfridge in 1950 where
he completed his grade school and high school education. He graduated in May,
1958 and in July 1959 he enlisted in the Air Force. He was sent to Japan for
two years. When he returned to the states he was stationed at Griffiss, AFB,
N.Y.

Delores Walker was born November 18, 1941 in Washburn, N.D. to John and Elsie
(Hepper) Walker. She grew up on a farm seven miles southwest of Selfridge and
attended the Golden Wealth rural school. She attended high school at Selfridge
Public School graduating in May 1959. After graduation, she moved to Bismarck,
N.D. with her parents. Worked at Conrad Publishing Co. until September 1960 and
then attended Bismarck Junior College. Delores and Myron were married on June
3, 1961 in Bismarck, N.D. They moved to Rome, N.Y. where Myron was stationed
with the Air Force. In December 1965, Myron was discharged from the Air Force
and they moved back to Bismarck where Myron went to work for Montana-Dakota
Utilities in Bismarck. In December of 1969, they were transferred to Scobey,
Montana where he took on the duties of District Representatives for the utility
company.

They were transferred to Langdon, N.D. and from there transferred to Walhalla,
N.D. In November 1978, Myron quit working for the utility company and they
bought a hardware store in Walhalla which Myron and Delores presently operate.

Myron and Delores have four children.

Randy Hummel is working at the Holiday Mart in Fargo.

Sheryl Hummel is attending the University of ND in Grand Forks and works as a
secretary at the campus sports center.

Paula Hummel is attending the University of ND and works as assistant manager
in the snack bar at Target.

Susan Hummel is a freshman at the University of ND and works in the campus
library. Myron and Delores Hummel

Picture - Hilda, Myron Donna, Zora.

ZORA AND HILDA [RIEKER] HUMMEL
Hilda and Zora were married on September 30, 1939 at McIntosh, S.D. They lived
in Walker, S.D. and Cadillac, S.D. where Zora worked for the Milwaukee railroad
as foreman. In 1950 they moved to Selfridge, N.D. where Zora assumed the duties
of foreman and Hilda went to work at Smestad's Grocery Store.

In 1966, they retired and moved to Mobridge, S.D. Zora passed away December 17,
1977 and Hilda passed away on February 13, 1981. They have two children.

Donna [Hummel] Hellman was born July 16, 1947 in McLaughlin, S.D. She was
raised in Selfridge and attended Selfridge Public School and graduated in May,
1965. After graduation, she went on to school to become a beautician and worked
in Bismarck and Mandan, N.D. Donna married Gary Hellman on June 3, 1972 in
Mandan, N.D. They have one daughter and live in Brownsville, S.D. where they
own and operate a gas station-grocery store and a cafe.

Myron Hummel married Delores Walker, the daughter of John Jr. and Elsie
(Hepper) Walker. They are making their home at Walhalla, N.D. where they own
and operate the Walhalla Hardware. They have four children, Randy, Cheryl,
Paula and Susan.
Myron Hummel

Tell the truth; and you won't have to remember what you said.

A rosebud to the living, A smile and kind word said is worth a ton of roses,
given to the dead.

Picture - Back: Shirley, James. Front: Steven, Brian, Jim.

JAMES AND SHIRLEY [HAMAN] INMAN Shirley was born August 24, 1943 the oldest
child of Adolph and Rose (Walker) Haman. Her first eight years of schooling
took place in a one room school house one mile from the family farm. That
schooling was much more than reading, writing and arithmetic. She soon learned
to take care of herself. Her four years of high school in Selfridge taught her
to value a good education. She was valedictorian of her class.

At age seventeen, she entered Business College at Rapid City, South Dakota and
after a year, she began working at the American Bank in Rapid City. She later
met a young man by the name of James L. Inman who was stationed at Ellsworth
Air Force Base. They were married on August 1, 1964 in Rapid City.

Jim was one of the fortunate young men who was not shipped to Vietnam. He
finished his four year tour of duty working on ground support units both on the
flight line and in the shop. He was the head of maintenance crew that started
the power units to start jet engines.

Jim and Shirley returned to Shavertown, Penn. where Jim had been born and
raised. In 1965 Jim started work in the Emulsion Melting Department of Eastman
Kodak Company. They lived in Rochester, New York until April of 1970 when they
bought their first home located in the suburb of Chili. Jim and Shirley
continue to make their home where Jim still works for Eastman Kodak and Shirley
works as a waitress at a local country club. They are the parents of three
sons.

Steven Inman was born March 10, 1965 at Rapid City, S. Dak. He has graduated
from high school and is temporarily working in a restaurant until he returns to
college to complete his degree.

James Inman was born June 21, 1966. He will graduate in 1985 and is attending a
trade school specializing in carpentry.

Brian Inman was born June 28, 1971. He is still a student in junior high school
and is talented in creative art.
Shirley (Haman) Inman

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.
Abraham Lincoln

Picture - Art Jochim family.

ART AND DELORES [BYINGTON] JOCHIM
Autrey "Art" Gene Jochim and Delores "Sweety" (Byington) (Gipp) were married on
November 23, 1968 in the old St. Peters Catholic Church in Fort Yates, N.D. by
Father Edger.

Delores was born at Fort Yates on February 22, 1939. Her parents are Arthur
"Bush" and Rose (Babbit) Byington. Delores was married to Frankie Gipp on
August 31, 1955 and had seven children. Frankie died June 3, 1965. The children
attended school at Pierre, S.D. and Flandreau Indian School.

George Gipp was born on April 2, 1956. He went into the Army after High School
and was stationed in Germany. George married Roberta Blackhoop. They both
attend the Community College at Fort Yates and now both are working at the
Indian Health Hospital. They have two children, Candace, born April 21 1980 and
Ryna born August 25, 1982.

Linda Gipp was born September 17, 1958 and attended school at Mary College. She
moved to Lake Charles, La. and is working at the Sheraton Hotel as a Hostess
and Bartender.

Nelson Gipp was born August 25, 1959. He went into the Army after high school
and was stationed at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. He then attended school at
the Indian Art School in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

LeLewis Gipp was born September 23, 1960. He went into the Army after high
school and was stationed at Ft. Leonard, Missouri. He attended school in
Denver, Colo. and now works for the BIA as a surveying technician in Aberdeen,
S.D. He lives on the South Fork Ranch.

Charles Gipp was born December 7, 1961. He went into the Marines after High
School and was stationed in Japan. He now attends training in Collbran Job Corp
at Collbran, Colorado.

Wahnita Gipp was born December 5, 1962. She lives in Alliance, Nebraska with
her boyfriend, Jerry Morsette who works on the railroad. They have a little
girl, LeAnn Morsette born June 5, 1983.

Kathleen [Gipp] Flying Cloud born December 22, 1963. She married William
Charging Cloud and they have a little girl, Christine born July 12, 1983. They
live in Porcupine, N.D.

Art Jochim was born September 6, 1943 and is the son of Jake and Katherine
(Laintz) Jochim. He lived four miles west of Selfridge. Art attended Golden
Wealth Country School from the first to the sixth grade, then attended school
in Selfridge his seventh and eighth grade. After school he went into farming
and worked with his father.

In 1968 Art and Delores Gipp were married and lived in Fort Yates for a year.
Delores worked for Headstart as a teachers aide.

They then moved south of Selfridge on the old Paul Hettich place in 1969. They
managed this ranch for Donny Stanley from Oklahoma and Delores worked at
Porcupine as a community health representative.

In 1970 they bought 40 head of cattle and ran cattle with Bush Byington,
Delores father, on his ranch 12 miles north of Selfridge. After Bush's death in
1971 they bought the A-Heart Ranch from Delores' mother, Rose in 1973. At this
time they ran 200 head of cattle and farmed. Delores worked for the Indian
Health Service as a mental health worker until 1978. They adopted two girls,
Crystal born July 19, 1977 and Clarice born April 27, 1978.

In 1980 they purchased Art's parents farm west of Selfridge. They still lived
on the A-Heart ranch and ran 500 head of cattle and farmed. Delores is working
at Porcupine Headstart as a cook. In 1984 they bought the Franklin Cerney
Ranch, now known as the South-Fork Ranch. They still ranch and live on the A-
Heart Ranch north of Selfridge.
Art and Delores Jochim

Picture - Charles, Nelson, LeLewis, Art, Delores, Wahnita, Linda, George,
Kathleen.

Picture - Renei, Butch, Jason, Brian.

BUTCH AND RENEI [DIEDE] JOCHIM
Ernest (Butch) Jochim was born April 26, 1952 to Valentine and Lydia (Tischmak)
Jochim.

Renei is the daughter of Gustaf and Eleanor (Knoll) Diede of Wilton, N. Dak. I
was born June 16, 1954.

Butch and I were married June 26, 1975 at St. Mary's Church in Bismarck, N.
Dak. At the time of our marriage we were both employed in Mandan, N. Dak. We
then moved to Selfridge where we ranch. The ranch is located 2 miles east and 1
mile north of Selfridge.

One experience which I vividly recall is the winter of 1977-78. At the time we
were living on the Jack Kraft place NE of town. It seemed as though we had one
blizzard after another. We couldn't get out of our place for a week. I worked
at the ASCS Office that winter. Trying to get to work was a major problem. We
drove on the road for as long as possible, but it didn't take long for the road
to become blocked because the snow drifts were so high on both sides of the
road. When the road became impossible to drive on, we drove through a creek in
the pasture. We lived in a mobile home at the time. By the end of the winter
our home was almost covered with snow.

Butch is a member of the Selfridge Jaycee's and I am a member of the Selfridge
Betterment Club.

We have two children Brian Michael, born March 22, 1976 and Jason Lee born July
19, 1982. Brian attends school in Selfridge.
Renei Jochim

Picture - Back: Anita, Allen, Gary, Rita, Front: Delainis, Casimir.

CASIMIR AND DELAINIS [HERTEL] JOCHIM
Casimir Jochim was born October 21, 1931 to Joseph B. and Eva
(Schwartzenberger) Jochim. Casimir was raised in the Selfridge area. On January
15, 1952 he married DeLainis Hertel, the daughter of Fred M. and Anna
(Zimmerman) Hertel of McLaughlin, S.D. She was born on August 26, 1933.

Casimir worked for the Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, S.D. from 1952 to 1960.
Casimir and DeLainis also owned and managed the Howdy Dowdy Nite Club between
Lead and Deadwood, S.D. from 1957 to 1960. The nite club is presently known as
Turgeons Supper Club. In March of 1960, they moved back to Selfridge and bought
a farm three miles north of Selfridge. While on the farm DeLainis worked at
various jobs; Headstart, Diamond Z Foods at Fort Yates, and John's Super Value
at Selfridge.

In 1979 the Jochims sold the farm to their son Gary and bought the Wishing Well
Bar in Selfridge. In 1983 they sold the bar to Kathy and Jr. Harsche. Casimir
is now driving the Selfridge School bus and DeLainis is site-coordinator for
the Selfridge Nutrition Program for the Elderly.

They are presently living in the George Vetter house in Selfridge. Casimir and
DeLainis have four children.

Gary Jochim was born in 1952. He married Corrine Braxmeyer, the daughter of
William and Kathryn (Lane) Braxmeyer. They have two sons; Steven and Randall.
Gary is a farmer-rancher and lives north of Selfridge.

Anita [Jochim] Johner was born in 1953. She married Pius Johner Jr. the son of
Pius and Ardice (Krosch) Johner Sr. Anita and Pius have three children; Marvin,
Lisa and Tina. Pius works for Dakota Sand and Gravel and they live in Mandan,
N.D.

Rita (Jochim] Feist was born in 1955. She married Mike Feist Jr., the son of
Mike and Bessie (Snyder) Feist Sr. They have two children, Justin and Jill.
Mike works for an oil refinery and Rita works for Safeway Foods. They live in
Newcastle, Wyo.

Allen Jochim was born in 1960. He married Delilah Hersch, the daughter of
Edward and Alvina (Fleck) Hersch. They have two children, Tracy and Jeffrey.
Delilah and the children are presently living in McLaughlin, S.D. Allen moved
to Spearfish, S.D. in 1984 and works for Northern Hills Appliance as a
television technician.
DeLainis Jochim

Picture - Pius and Anita Johner family.

FERDINAND G. AND COLLEEN [KRAFT]  JOCHIM
Ferdinand was born February 4, 1957 to Valentine and Lydia (Tischmak) Jochim.
He grew up in the Selfridge area and worked for Flasher Implement for a year
before marrying Colleen Marie Kraft on October 22, 1977. Colleen is the
daughter of Peter P. and Anna Marie (Hartman) Kraft and was born June 18, 1959.
She attended Selfridge Schools and graduated in 1977.

After their marriage, the couple lived in Flasher for a short time before
returning to Selfridge in the spring of 1978. They moved on to the Jochim
family farm where Ferdinand went into the farming and ranching business with
his father and older brother. Their farm is located approximately 3 miles east
of Selfridge.

Picture - Ferdinand, Colleen, and Kristopher.

Colleen started working as a part-time bookkeeper for the Farmers Union Oil
Company in May of 1980 and then full time in July of 1980. Colleen and "Speed"
are the parents of one child, Kristopher Lee Jochim born July 9, 1978.
Colleen Jochim

Picture - Back: Gary, Steven. Front: Corrine, Randall.

GARY AND CORRINE [BRAXMEYER] JOCHIM
Gary Lee Jochim was born to Casimir and DeLainis (Hertel) Jochim of Selfridge
on August 15, 1952. Gary graduated from Selfridge High School in 1970 and from
Mary College in Bismarck in 1975.

Corrine Anne was born on May 16, 1953 to William and Kathryn (Lane) Braxmeyer,
formerly of Solen. Corrine is a 1971 graduate of Solen High School and a 1972
graduate of Capital Commercial College of Bismarck.

Gary and Corrine were married on May 18, 1974 at Corpus Christi Church in
Bismarck. They have two sons Steven Rodney born June 28, 1976. He is presently
enrolled in the Selfridge Grade School. Randall Paul was born on September 17,
1979. A daughter, Rebecca Lynn was stillborn September 22, 1982.

The Gary Jochim family moved to Selfridge from Bismarck in November of 1979. At
this time they took over the family farm, which is located 3 miles north of
Selfridge. They are engaged in the grain and cattle business.

Gary and Corrine are both very active in several organizations in the Selfridge
community. Gary is the President of the Cenex Board, Vice-President of the
Northern Standing Rock Multi-district Special Education Unit, a member of the
Selfridge School Board, and is a member of the local K.C. Club. Corrine is
presently President of the Selfridge Betterment Club, Secretary-Treasurer of
the Selfridge Community Betterment Association, Chairperson of the Promotional
Committee for the 75th Jubilee, a member of the Prairie Rose Homemakers, and
Treasurer of the Sioux County Homemakers Council. She also works part time at
the Selfridge Branch of the First Southwest Bank.
Corrine Jochim

Picture - Joe Jochim Jr. family

GLADYS [LORENTZON] JOCHIM
Gladys is the daughter of Lorentz P. and Clara (Herfindahl) Lorentzon and
married Joseph Jochim Jr., the son of Joseph and Josephine (Ziegler) Jochim.

Gladys writes, "I began my schooling at the Goose Camp School east of
Selfridge. Mrs. Clifford Johnson was my first teacher. Later my father was able
to change to the Selfridge School District and we attended school in Selfridge.
The first few years, I stayed with different families and went home for
weekends. Some of the families were Joe Rasmussen, Carl Ellingson, B.L.
Smestad, Ed Szarkowski, Frank Parson and Alfred Herfindahl, my uncle.

I cherish the many happy memories of my growing up years in Selfridge. Many
special teachers, school activities and community gatherings. I loved to dance
and felt I couldn't miss a dance within driving distance. My many crushes on
the handsome Romeo's make those years very special.

I remember many horrible snow storms and dust storms. One year, we were snow
bound from mid November to mid February when they opened the road between
Selfridge and Fort Yates. It was a beautiful sunny day and the basketball team
went to Fort Yates to play a game. A storm came up and the bus load of players
plus a couple car loads of people stalled in the snow east of my home. Someway,
a couple of people made their way to our place in the wee hours of the night.

My father dressed and hitched a team of horses to a sled with a hay rack on it.
Mother foraged for every available blanket and robe she could find. She started
making waffles before 6 a.m. and was still baking them after 10 a.m. The storm
didn't let up enough to safely take the group to Selfridge until after 4 p.m.
when father loaded everyone on the sled again. I often think of how worried
those parents must have been, (we had no phones in those days) not knowing
where their children were.
Gladys (Lorentzon) Jochim

JAKE AND KATHERINE [LAINTZ] JOCHIM
Katherine was born in 1909 in Brisbane, North Dakota and came to Selfridge with
her parents and family as a young girl of eleven. She is the daughter of Max
and Benigna (Gross) Laintz. She was raised on her parents farm west of
Selfridge, North Dakota until her marriage to Jake Jochim in 1929.

Jake Jochim was born in Strasburg, North Dakota in Emmons County. He is the son
of Pete and Stephania (Nold) Jochim. Jake is from a family of seven brothers
and four sisters. His parents were farmers in the Strasburg area. He was
visiting relatives in Selfridge when he met and married Katherine Laintz. They
met at a dance in the country where Jake was playing the accordion. He spied
Katherine and said "She is going to be my wife!" He took over his
responsibilities as a father, farmer, and husband when he was just a young man
of 23; and became a father of six children including a set of twins.

When Jake came to the community of Selfridge, all he had was a wagon, six
horses, $40.00 and 40 bushels of rye. It was a hard start for him. After
Katherine and Jake were married, they went back to Strasburg to get Jake's
belongings. They came back on the Ferry Boat at Fort Yates across the Missouri
River. Upon their return, their first home was on the present George Schaeffer
farm in 1930. They lived there for one year then moved to the B.L. Smestad land
which they rented.

After several more moves, they settled on the Sig Robertson place; the farm
where George Volk lives at the present time. When the farm was listed for sale,
they didn't have the money to buy it. George Volk was just a soldier home from
his tour of duty and he bought it instead. Jake and Katie moved off that farm
and bought the land where they are living now. This was in 1943.

They purchased 480 acres of land southwest of Selfridge in the Golden Wealth
area. The land was level and of good soil, but just a parcel of North Dakota
good prairie land. Before they moved onto the land, a prairie fire broke out on
the field west of their new place. Their neighbor, Albert Cerney, lit an old
straw stack. A wind came and the prairie fire quickly spread across the land.
Some of their land and most of their hay was all burned black.

Picture - Jake and Katherine Jochim.

After their home was put into place, they moved some of their buildings from
the first farm onto the new home place. Then it started to look like home. By
the time everything was in place, the grass had all grown back, new and green.
Everything looked ever so nice.

Here the Jochim's started their farm by adding each year, when able, from their
cream checks, sale of crops and cattle. It was tough going, however, for with
dry years upon them in those years, the improvements made on the farm came
slow. However, by 1952, they had completed their home and all farm buildings,
doing all the work themselves.

Besides their farm home, with rural electrification and running water, they had
a barn, garage, two new chicken houses, two granaries, along with other farm
buildings. To make the farm home and surroundings more pleasant, the Jochim's
started summer fallow in 1943 for trees, and by the early 50's they had around
2,000 trees, consisting mostly of Chinese Elm; American Elm, and Silver Ash.
Besides these many beautiful trees, they had apple, cherry and plum trees, all
bearing delicious fruit each year, along with grapes, raspberries and
strawberries.

By 1953 the Jochim's farmed around 400 acres and were milking 16 cows. In the
earlier years they farmed around 250 acres, all with horses and at times had 20
head working pulling four plows. "Life is much easier on the farm today," says
Mr. Jochim, who now has all modern machinery, but "we made more money when we
used horses."

Katie says "We tried to buy the Sig Robertson place in 1942, but when we look
back now, I think it just wasn't meant to be our home. We made our present farm
our home where our young life was involved. There were good times, sad times,
and also some very happy times.

We raised six children on this farm. My favorite past time is gardening and
Jake loves working with animals. Home is our favorite place to be and neither
of us likes to travel.

Now, when I look back, time went by so fast. Gradually our family started to
leave home. First Dorothy left, two years later Jack left then Richard got
married and went out west. Alvina was next and shortly after, her twin brother,
Leo left home. Then the last one, Art, finally made up his mind to get married.
Jake and I were then alone but we kept on farming until we sold our land to our
son, Art, in 1980. We have been farming for 56 years. We are retired, but still
live on our home farm enjoying our new home which we built in 1980.

Jake is always saying, "Don't be lazy! If you give up you won't make it." I say
"Trust in God! Don't give up! Try for the best for yourself. God will always be
on your side. He will give you courage and strength. With God, you are
everything, without him, you are nothing. This is the life we have lived in the
75th year of Selfridge."

Our six children are:

Dorothy [Jochim] Mosset was born in 1930. She married John Mosset, the son of
Ferdinand and Magdelena (Richter) Mosset. They are making their home in
Selfridge and have five children, John Jr., Roger, Gloria, Sis and Carol.

Jack Jochim was born in 1932. He married Lois Gilby. They live in Richfield,
Washington where he is a cement finisher for a construction co. They have one
girl, Jackie.

Richard Jochim was born in 1935. He married Margaret Kraft, the daughter of Joe
and Barbara (Becker) Kraft. They are making their home in Vancouver, Washington
where he does construction work and owns his own business. Margaret is the
bookkeeper. They have three children, Gary, Ronnie and Mark.

Alvina [Jochim] Dobler was born in 1938. She married Lloyd Dobler and they are
living in McLaughlin, S.D. Lloyd works for Valley Gas in Fort Yates and Alvina
has been in the restaurant business for 26 years. She is retired now. They have
three boys, Shane, Zane, and Payne,

Leo Jochim was born in 1938. He married Francie Bahm. They live in Richfield,
Washington where Leo does construction work. They have two children, Kevin and
Leo.

Art Jochim was born in 1943. He married Delores Byington. They are making their
home on a ranch near Selfridge. They have two adopted children, Crystal and
Carice. Delores children are George, Nelson, Charlie, LeLewis, Linda, Juanita
and Kathleen.
Jake and Katie Jochim.

VALENTINE AND LYDIA [TISCHMAK] JOCHIM
Valentine is the son of Joseph and Eva (Schwartzenberger) Jochim and was born
at Eagle Butte, S.D. on October 6, 1922. He married Lydia Tischmak, daughter of
Emanuel and Margaret (Harsche) Tischmak, on July 2, 1946 at the St. Philomena
Catholic Church in Selfridge, N.D.

Val has served on the Rural Fire Department for a number of years. They try to
stay involved in community activities when ever time permits.

They have four sons:

Melvin Raymond was born on May 27, 1947. Melvin attended elementary schools in
Selfridge and Fort Yates. He was killed by lightening at the age of fourteen on
August 28, 1961.

Ernest Arnold "Butch" was born on April 26, 1952. Butch attended elementary
schools at Selfridge at St. Bernards Catholic Indian Mission at Fort Yates. He
graduated from the Standing Rock Community High School of Fort Yates in May of
1972. He spent one year at UND NDSU in Fargo, and in 1973 he transferred to the
NDSSS at Wahpeton, N.D. He graduated from the Auto Mechanic and Parts
Management in May of 1975. He worked for Melroe and Company of Bismarck in the
parts Department for some time. Butch married Renei Deide, daughter of Gustof
and Elenore Deide of Wilton, N.D. on June 25, 1975 at St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Bismarck. It didn't take long for city life to get to much for Butch.
He has been in the ranching and farming business with his parents since 1975 .

Picture - Valentine and Lydia Jochim.

Steven Lester was born on November 12, 1954 and died on November 13, 1954.

Ferdinand Gurnell "Speed" was born on February 4, 1957. He attended St.
Bernard's Catholic Mission School at Fort Yates. He graduated from the Standing
Rock Community High School in May of 1975. He graduated from the NDSSS of
Wahpeton, N.D. as a diesel mechanic in February of 1977. Speed worked for the
Leo Miller Implement Co. of Flasher for a couple of years before joining his
brother, Butch, and his parents in the farming and ranching business. Speed
married Colleen Kraft, daughter of Pete Kraft and Ann Hartman, on October 21,
1977.
Lydia Jochim

LARRY AND JUNE [FISCHER] KELSCH
Larry L. Kelsch was born on October 21, 1948 to Lawrence and Eva (Laintz)
Kelsch. He graduated in 1967 from the Selfridge High School.

On July 18, 1968, Larry joined the U.S. Army. He received the rank of SP-5 and
served in Vietnam as a postmaster and heavy equipment operator. He was
transporting three top brass when they were hit by enemy fire. Larry was the
most seriously injured of the four; he lost his left arm. The dilemma had
repeated itself, almost to the date that his father was wounded aboard ship on
March 19, twenty five years earlier. Larry was wounded on April 11th. He was
discharged on October 5, 1970. He also received a purple heart.

He married June Fischer, daughter of Edwin and Francis (Sloupes) Fischer, on
June 26, 1971 in Selfridge. June was born on June 16, 1952 and grew up in the
McLaughlin area and graduated in 1970 from the McLaughlin High School.

After their marriage, they lived in a trailer house that set on the old Grandma
Laintz's lot north of main street. Larry worked one year as a janitor at the
Selfridge Public School and then went to work for the Cheese Plant. In July of
1979 they moved to Sheridan, Wyoming where Larry worked at a VA Hospital. Then
in October of 1979, they decided they wanted to come home to Selfridge to take
over his father's farm which is six miles southeast of Selfridge. They have
been in the dairy farm business for the past four years.

Picture - June, Jody, Travis, Nevada, Larry.

Larry is active in the American Legion and his family belongs to the St.
Philomena Church. They have three children, Travis born on May 31, 1972, Jody
born on December 26, 1975 and Nevada born on January 16, 1979.
June Kelsch

Picture - Back: Larry and Max. Front: Eva and Laurence.

LAWRENCE AND EVE [LAINTZ] KELSCH
Lawrence Kelsch was born to John and Regina (Feist) Kelsch on March 23, 1924 in
Strasburg, N. Dak. He came with his parents and family to McLaughlin, S.D. when
he was a year old. He is the youngest of eight children.

Lawrence joined the United States Navy on June 2, 1944. He served aboard the
battleship, USS New Mexico and served in the rank of Seaman First Class in the
gunnery division. This battleship was attacked by a Japanese suicide plane and
it exploded twenty feet above the area where he was stationed. He received
shrapnel wounds, with burns on his face, arms and legs. After he recovered from
these wounds he was transferred to Great Lakes, Illinois where he served in the
Navy as a U.S. Mail Clerk, until he was discharged on June 2, 1946.

Lawrence came to Selfridge from McLaughlin, shortly after his discharge from
the Navy. He began working for Walker's Well Drilling and Plumbing as a
plumber, well driller and electrician. He married Eve Laintz, daughter of Max
and Benigna (Gross) Laintz on June 28, 1948 in the St. Philomena Church in
Selfridge. She is the youngest of seven children.

Eve was born four miles straight west of their present home where they are now
living. She attended Golden Wealth School which was located one mile south of
Selfridge. She arrived at school on horseback. This was a twelve mile round
trip, and during one of the worst winters in history, she missed only 1-1/2
days of school. After the fourth grade, she was transferred to the Smith
School, which was located a fraction of a mile north of Bernard Braun's farm.
She also rode horseback to this school and completed her education through the
eighth grade. After graduation, she attended Selfridge Public High School. A
very favorite teacher in grade school was Mrs. Rose (Blotske) Kraft, and Mrs.
Norlin Mattson. Both of these teachers had a great influence on her life.

After Eve and Lawrence were married, they purchased the home across the street
of the senior low income housing, from Rose (Winters) Mathern. They completely
remodeled this house and lived there for 18 years. In the spring of 1952,
Lawrence purchased some machinery and started to farm and has farmed in this
area for the past 32 years. Eve was employed at Smestad's U- Save Store for
four years, then managed Merchant's Lumber and John Deere Implement for
fourteen years. After that she worked as a secretary-bookkeeper for Selfridge
Cheese Co. for fourteen years.

In the spring of 1966, Lawrence and Eve purchased the Wendelin Volk farm,
located 6-1/2 miles southeast of Selfridge. They completely rebuilt and
restored this farm, planted 8000 trees, and in 1977 were awarded a citation of
Farm Family of the Year. In 1980 they built a new home 1/2 mile south of
Selfridge, where they are now living.

Lawrence has served on the town council, Selfridge school board and he is a
very active member of the American Legion Post 264. He is also a member of
Selfridge K of C Club, NRA and USS New Mexico Roster Club. They are members of
St. Philomena Church. Eve collects old dolls, restores them and is a member of
several doll clubs. In 1976, as the family's contribution to the Nation's
Bicentennial, she did research in old history books to find details on clothing
worn by George and Martha Washington. She hand made one costume of each. Eve
and Lawrence wore these costumes in many parades in North and South Dakota.
They won first place in many areas. In Redfield, S. Dak. when wearing these
costumes in a parade, they had the honor of having their picture taken with
Senator McGovern.

Two sons were born to this family, Larry Lee Jr. arrived on October 21, 1948
and Max Joseph joined the family on November 28, 1959. Both sons graduated from
Selfridge High School. Max is not married and was employed with his father
until 1980. He is presently working as a laborer.

Larry Jr. purchased the family farm in 1980 and converted it into a modern
dairy farm. He married June Jeanene Fischer, daughter of Edwin and Francis
(Schlopps) Fischer of McLaughlin, S. Dak. They have three children, Travis,
Jody and Nevada.
Eve Kelsch

Picture - Walburg Kjos.

WALBURG [KRAFT] KJOS
Walburg was born and raised on her parents farm northeast of Selfridge on
December 27, 1919. She was educated in the Selfridge Schools and later she
worked on the N.Y.A. (National Youth Association) in Minot, North Dakota sewing
for the government relief program.

She married Otto Harlan Kjos on April 3, 1941 at Minot, North Dakota. After
their marriage, they lived in the Minot area for about five or six years before
moving to Seattle, Washington where they both became employed in a local
aircraft factory. They continued to make their home in Washington until they
moved to Chula Vista, California. There, Otto was employed in another aircraft
factory and Walburg worked in the cafeteria for a local nursing home. Otto
passed away on April 9, 1984 and Walburg continues to make her home in Chula
Vista and is retired. They have two children:

Otto Dennis Kjos was born August 8, 1946. He married Hazel Hussey on June 28,
1969. They have three children, Ian, Kelly and Clayton. At the present time
they live in Chula Vista, California.

Linda [Kjos] Glenn was born on October 24, 1940. She married Howard Glenn.
Howard passed away in 1980 and Linda has remarried to Tom Panek in 1982.
Currently they are making their home in Chula Vista, California.
Theresa Mosset

ANTON AND JULIE ANN [BACHMEIER] KLEIN
Anton Klein was born on November 6, 1938 to John Klein and Theresa Fischer.
Julie Ann Bachmeier was born on April 7, 1938 to Ted Bachmeier and Gladys
Bergan.

Anton and Julie were married on October 12, 1957 in Selfridge. In the years of
1958-59 they lived in Leith, N.D. and in 1959-60 they lived in Raleigh, St.
Gertrudes. In 1960-61 they moved to Selfridge and lived in the George Walker
Trailer Court on the north side of town. Tony then taught in the Walker School
District, southwest of town about one mile south of the Leo Dillman farm.

Picture - Back: Pat, Tony, Toni Joyce. Middle: Shane, Julie, Tracy. Front:
Kerri Del Rae.

In 1961 they moved to Wishek. In 1963 to Linton and in 1967 to McClusky, where
he was a High School Principal for twelve years. Tony has been an educator for
27 years and a teacher for 21 years and the Sheridan County Superintendent for
six years. Julie has been a housewife for 28 years and a Star Route Mail
Carrier for five years.

They are the proud parents of six children:

Patrick was born on March 16, 1958 and married Connie Taxis, daughter of Willie
and Donna (Klein) Taxis on August 31, 1984. They live in Mandan and Patrick
does construction work and they have one son, Travis.

Antoinette was born on June 15, 1960. She graduated from Mary College in 1982
and fives in Bismarck, N.D. and is a teacher and part time employee at Group
Homes.

Shane was born on October 13, 1962 and lives in Grafton, N.D. where he works at
the State Hospital.

Tracy was born on July 25, 1965. She lives in Fargo and attends NDSU.

Delrae was born on October 18, 1967 and lives in McClusky and attends BJC.

Kerri was born on May 5, 1970 and is a sophomore in high school.
Tony and Julie Klein

JOHN AND THERESA [FISCHER] KLEIN
John was born March 15, 1892 in Strasburg, Russia. He is the son of Kasimer and
Magdelena (Funk) Klein. Theresa Fischer and John Klein were united in marriage
on November 24, 1919 at Strasburg, N.D. Theresa was born September 19, 1899 in
Orenburg, Russia and is the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Moncold) Fischer,
and came to the United States with her family in 1906.

After their marriage, John and Theresa continued to live in Strasburg, N.D.
until March of 1924 when they homesteaded six miles south of Selfridge. They
continued farming here except for a period of about five years in the mid
1940's when they owned and managed the Palace Hotel and Cafe in Selfridge. John
also served as city marshall. They sold their farm in 1957 to Joseph Feist.
Most of their children attended rural school one mile south of Selfridge.

Picture - John and Theresa Klein.

Theresa belonged to the Christian Mothers Society until she passed away on
March 26, 1960. John continued to live in Selfridge west of town known as the
"Gayton Addition" until 1977 when he moved to Mandan, N.D. There he made his
home with his daughter, Frances. Mr. Klein passed away in December of 1980 and
both he and his wife are buried in the Selfridge Cemetery. They are the parents
of nine children.

John Klein Jr. was born April 30, 1921 and is deceased.

Andrew Klein was born November 4, 1922. He is retired and lives in Napoleon,
N.D.

Joseph Klein was born November 4, 1922 and is retired and lives at Fort Yates,
N.D. He operated a barber shop in Selfridge for some time. He married Lavon
Agard and they have three children, Robert, Peggy and Randy.

Maggie [Klein] Rice was born February 6, 1924. She married James D. Rice and
they are retired and living in Van Buren, Arkansas. They have six children,
Mary, Ed, John, Jim, Joseph and Tony.

Leocadia "Peggy" [Klein] Kelsch was born May 30, 1926. She married Egiedy
Kelsch and then remarried to Arthur Holsti.

Picture - Back: Andy, Tony, Joe. Front: Catherine, Frances, Peggy, Maggie.

They are living in Bismarck where Peggy does housekeeping at the St. Alexius
Hospital. She has eight children, Patricia, William, Kenneth (deceased), John,
Theresa, Francella, Marvin and Kevin.

Frances Klein was born August 15, 1928. She is a beautician in Mandan and has
one son Michael who married Karen Hauck of McLaughlin, S.D.

Catherine [Klein] Traxinger was born February 25, 1931. She married Bernard
Traxinger and they lived in McLaughlin. Bernard has passed away and Catherine
continues to make her home in McLaughlin where she works as a clerk. They have
three children, Darrell, Bryant, and Melody.

Adam Klein was born December 24, 1935 now deceased.

Anton Klein was born November 6, 1938. He married Julie Ann Bachmeier and they
are currently living at McClusky, N.D. where Anton is Sheridan County
Superintendent of Schools. They have six children, Patrick, Antoinette, Shane,
Tracy, Delrae and Kerri.
Anton Klein

Picture - Back: Dale, Mary Lou, David, Diane, Darlene. Front: Theresa, Kathy,
Andrew.

ANDREW AND THERESA KRAFT
Andrew was one year old in 1921 when his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Kraft,
moved their family to the Kraft farm, four miles southeast of Selfridge. Andrew
took over the farming in 1943 when his parents moved to a home in Selfridge.

Andrew and Theresa were married in November of 1943 at the St. Philomena Church
in Selfridge. They have six children:

Mary Lou is married to Lucas Berger. They live in Mandan and operate the Silver
Dollar Bar. They have four children: Debbie, Brenda, Brian and Cody.

Darlene is married to Raymond Shimek and lives in Klamath Falls, Oregon. They
have two children: Wendy and Danny.

Diane is married to Howard Goetz. They live in Mt. Vernon, Wa. They have two
children: Wayne and Bradley.

Kathy Horning lives at Sisseton, S.D. and has three children: Jamie, Andy and
Michelle. She is a lab technician at a government hospital.

Dave farms the family farm four miles southeast of Selfridge. He served in the
army for two years from 1972-1974.

Dale is married to Cindy Bloom. They live in Mandan and he works for Executone
of Bismarck. He was in the service for three years, from 1977-1980 and was
stationed in Colorado for one year. Then he was in Augsburg, Germany for two
years.

Andrew and Theresa retired from farming in 1981 and moved to Mandan.
Theresa Kraft

Picture - Back: Dick, Dewey, Jim, Albert. Front: Tony, Annette, Isabelle.

ANTON AND ISABELLE [LANDEIS] KRAFT
Anton and Isabelle (Landeis) Kraft were married on November 21, 1939 at
Selfridge St. Philomena Church. They had five children. Anton A. Kraft was born
on February 2, 1912 to Anton J. and Walburga (Schuck) Kraft. Isabelle Landeis
was born to Peter and Perpetua (Seigel) Landeis on February 2, 1918.

They farmed and ranched on the same farm for 37 years. Their farm was located
about three miles south-east of Selfridge. They started farming in 1939 and
moved into Selfridge in 1976. Anton passed away on September 6, 1981.

Anton and Isabelle's children are as follows:

Albert was born March 10, 1941. Albert took his basic training at Fort Polk,
La. and San Antonio, Texas and served his active duty at Washington, D.C. and
Knoxville, Tenn. He married Virginia Klein, the daughter of Mark and Billy
Klein. Albert is teaching and is Principal at the Flasher Public School.

James was born May 19, 1943. He married Gloria Dillman, the daughter of Leo and
Pauline (Hersch) Dillman. Jim is manager of the Selfridge Cenex Station. They
have two children.

Duane was born January 22, 1946. Duane served in the National Guard basic
training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri in 1968. He was on duty from October 16,
1967 to October 15, 1973. He married Jane Fischer, the daughter of Edwin and
Francis Fischer. Duane and Jane farm and run a dairy business at Selfridge.
They have two children.

Richard was born February 2, 1948. He married Lynn Froelich, the daughter of
Joe and Martha Froelich. They were later divorced, and Dick remarried to Vicki
Spencer, the daughter of Charles and Violet Karst. Dick works at ShopKo in
Aberdeen, S.D. and he has three children.

Annette [Kraft] Kiland was born on January 31, 1951. She married Kevin Kiland,
the son of Earl and Darl Kiland. Annette works at Kilands Office Machines in
Fargo, N.D. where they are making their home at the present time. They have two
children.
Isabelle Kraft

Everyone is likely to become discontented if he ignores his blessings and looks
only at his burdens.

Picture - Dan, Janice, Brent, Jody.

DAN AND JANICE [WINGERTER] KRAFT
Janice is the daughter of Pete and Ruth (Schmeichel) Wingerter. I graduated
from Selfridge High School in 1969. After graduation I attended St. Joseph's
School of Practical Nursing in Dickinson, N. Dak. I graduated from there in
August of 1971. I then began working at the McLaughlin Clinic.

Dan is the son of Valentine and Ruth (Holwegner) Kraft of McLaughlin, S. Dak.
He was born March 22, 1950.  Dan and I were married on September 8, 1973 at the
St. Philomena Catholic Church in Selfridge.  Dan is self employed as an
electrician and works in McLaughlin where we reside.  We have a daughter Jody
born October 1, 1975 and a son Brent born May 26, 1980.
Janice Kraft

Picture - David Kraft.

DAVID KRAFT
David graduated from Fort Yates High School in 1970. He went to North Dakota
State School of Science in 1970 to 1972 and graduated with an Associates Degree
in Electronic Technology.

He was drafted into the Army in November 1972 and was stationed for 1-1/2 years
at Fort Lewis, Wa. He returned home in November of 1974.

He lived in Fargo, N.D. from 1974 to 1980 and worked on construction while
there. He returned to Selfridge in November of 1980 to take over the family
farm. He's been active in the Selfridge Jaycee's and the American Legion.
David Kraft

Picture - Donald, Mike, Emmy, Amanda, LuWanda.

DONALD AND EMMY [HARSCHE] KRAFT
Donald Aloyius Kraft was born at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck July 28,
1951. Don is the son of Florian Wendlin and Rose (Wuitschick) Kraft. He has
lived in Selfridge all his life and attended school in Selfridge.

Emmy (Harsche) Kraft is the daughter of Emmanuel Harsche Sr. of Shields and
Wanda (Tegge) Harsche of Bismarck. Emmy was born December 9, 1953 at the
Bismarck Hospital. She attended Flasher Public School and Minot College of
Business. Emmy worked at the Mandan Morning Pioneer until her marriage to Don.

On November 10, 1973, Don and Emmy were united in marriage at the St. James
Catholic Church in Shields. Out of this union three children were born. Michael
Florn was born September 20, 1974, LaWanda Rose was born March 20, 1977, and
Amanda Kay was born September 20, 1980.

Don went into the farming business with his dad in 1970. In that year they
bought the farm and went into the dairy and farming business. The farm is
located 4-1/2 miles northeast of Selfridge.

Don is a member of the Knights of Columbus and is also on the Board of
Directors at the Cenex Station. Emmy is a member of the St. Philomena Alter
Society and is a CCD teacher.
Emmy Kraft

Picture - Duane, Juanita, Jane, Dustin.

DUANE AND JANE [FISCHER] KRAFT
Duane Kraft was born to Tony A. and Isabelle (Landeis) Kraft on January 22,
1946. He is a 1964 graduate of Fort Yates High School. "Dewey" married Jane
Fischer on October 23, 1971 in Selfridge, N.D. Jane, born June 16, 1952, is the
daughter of Edwin and Frances (Sloupes) Fischer. She is a 1970 graduate of
McLaughlin High School.

At the time of their marriage, Dewey was still living at home three miles
southeast of Selfridge. Dewey and Jane continued to live on the same farm with
Dewey's parents until 1977 when they bought the farm from his parents. They are
still living here at the present time and are engaged in the dairy business.
Dewey served in the National Guards at Lemmon, S.D. for six years. He is a
member of the American Legion and is treasurer of the local Knights of
Columbus. Jane is a member of the St. Philomena Altar Society.

Dewey and Jane have two children:

Juanita (a piano player) born September 7, 1974. Dustin (a miniature farmer)
born on December 27, 1976.
Jane and Dewey Kraft

EDWARD AND RENEE [TESTA] KRAFT
Ed is the son of Joseph Kraft Jr. and Barbara (Becker) Kraft, born at Bismarck
on August 14, 1945. Ed attended St. Philomena grade school from 1951 to 1959
and graduated from Fort Yates Community High School in 1963. In 1965 he entered
the N.D. National Guard and went to Fort Leonardwood, Mo. for basic training
and Fort Riley, Ks. for AIT training. He returning to the family farm after
training.

Renee (Testa) Kraft was born in Woodbury, New Jersey. She is the daughter of
Edward Testa and Therese (McMenamin) Testa of Tansboro, New Jersey. Renee
attended Assumption Grade School, Atco, N.J. and Edgewood Regional High School,
Tansboro. The summer after graduation was spent deciding on colleges and
finally Dickinson State was chosen. During her sophomore year, she and Ed met
through mutual friends.

Ed and Renee were married October 26, 1968 at Assumption Church, Atco, N.J.
They returned to the family farm where they worked with Ed's parents in the
dairy and ranching operation. They have two sons, Bryan born May 17, 1971 at
McLaughlin and Raymond born March 2, 1975 born at Bismarck. In February 1975,
Joe and Barbara moved to town and sold the farm to Ed, making him the 3rd
generation owner.

Picture - Back: Bryan, Ed. Front: Renee, Raymond.

Renee writes: "Of our years spent on the farm, with blizzards to droughts, the
storm most vividly remembered was March 22, 1975. With a baby only 20 days old,
50 cows to be milked, a beef herd to tend and experienced help (inlaws), moved
to town; Mother nature did a number of us! Although Renee's mother, dad and
grandfather were here with us, still celebrating the birth of another grandson,
they had much to learn of N.D. storms.

We spent several days shoveling and fighting snow drifts, only to hear the
weatherman tell us to expect 4 "more" inches as though it were a tape
recording - now 4 days straight. The fuel tank and propane supplies were low,
the milk tank full and everything else that could hold milk. Finally, ten days
later, the road was opened and the fuel, propane and milk trucks followed one
another in, and we felt we had a reprieve. Another storm followed more snow
with a thunderstorm right in the midst, we all knew North Dakota had showed us
all she had! It was no consolation to the folks from N.J. they had been witness
to the worst storm on record.

In all, 48 inches of snow had fallen and drifts were piled high. It was several
weeks until we knew our losses. As the snow melted, the missing cattle appeared
one, by one; twenty-five heifers and several newborn calves; and this is our
beginning."
Renee Kraft

FLORIAN AND ROSE [WUITSCHICK] KRAFT
Florian was born on June 6, 1912 at Napoleon, North Dakota in Emmons County. He
is the son of Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth (Hepfner) Kraft. Florian attended school
in Napoleon and grew to a young man in that area until he moved to Selfridge
with his parents when he was 17 years old. The family first lived on the Frank
Riplinger farm which later became the home of Florian and his wife Rose.

On November 28, 1939 Florian and Rose Wuitschick were married in the St.
Philomena Church at Selfridge. They had met through local community activities.
She is the daughter of Arsenius and Magdelena (Rickter) Wuitschick and was born
on April 3, 1920, at Selfridge N.D. She was raised in the Selfridge area and
received her education in Selfridge schools.

Picture - Florn and Rose Kraft.

When Rose was 16 years old she was playing in her brothers band for dances
until she was 19. She then went to work for the National Youth Administration
(NYA) in Mandan. Rose, her sister and another girl by the name of Rose Glosser
of Solen sang on a radio station called KGCU at Mandan. They worked during the
day at NYA and sang in the evenings. Rose and her sister sang and played the
guitar while the other girl did the harmonizing.

After Florian and Rose were married they moved onto the family farm with
Florian's mother for one year. They moved to the Kirby Kahl farm which they
rented for a year and then in 1940 they moved back to the home farm which they
purchased. In 1958 the Krafts built a new home and other new buildings were
added to the farm. In 1960 a new road was built into the farm.

One memorable experience for Rose and Florian while living on their farm
happened about 1947 or 48. Tony Kraft from Shields, N.D. was on his way to
Mandan at the time his oldest child was to be born. He got snowed in at the
home of Florian and Rose. Florian went to get a midwife, but by the time he got
back, Rose had already delivered the baby.

Through the years of living on the family farm, Rose and Florian did much to
improve the home place. They would do custom butchering for local farmers and
neighbors for many years. In 1964 they decided to improve upon this skill also.
They built a smoke house, installed a walk in cooler, and purchased electric
saws and grinders.

Florian also used to serve as a veterinarian for local farmers and neighbors.
Through his love and enjoyment of animals, this service he performed, came
naturally to him.

Florian and Rose are the parents of eleven children:

Elizabeth [Kraft] Miller was born September 3, 1940 at McIntosh, S.D. She
attended Selfridge schools and married Harry Miller on October 26, 1960 in the
St. Philomena Church at Selfridge. Harry was born September 9, 1940 and is the
son of Jake and Elizabeth (Fishback) Miller. Elizabeth and Harry are now living
at Plymouth, Indiana where they own and operate four Coast to Coast stores with
the help of their two sons, Steven and Gregory who are both married.

Mary [Kraft] Luger was born July 28, 1942 in Selfridge, N.D. She attended
Selfridge schools and married William Luger Jr. on March 3, 1962 at Tacoma,
Washington. William was born September 27, 1938 and is the son of William Sr.
and Dorothy (Molash) Luger. Mary and Bill are making their home in Marysville,
Washington where Bill works for General Electric and Mary is working the local
school lunch room. They have three children, Randy, born January 11, 1963,
Rhonda, born March 28, 1965, and Sheila, born February 2, 1971. Randy is in the
Air Force stationed in Germany.

Kenneth Kraft was born May 27, 1944. He attended Selfridge High School and
after graduation he joined the United States Marines in December of 1968. He
was stationed in San Diego, California during his service years and became a
mechanic, servicing fork lifts. This is what he is still doing at the present
time in Norwalk, California where he is living with his family. He married
Roberta Arens on June 12, 1971 in California. She is the daughter of Floyd and
Elizabeth (Wonderschied) Arens and is a licensed babysitter. Roberta and
Kenneth have adopted two children, Jeremy born October 1, 1975 and Camila Jo
born April 29, 1977.

Casper S. Kraft was born May 28, 1946 and attended Selfridge schools. He
married Nila Brockel on March 27, 1967 at Aberdeen, S.D. She is the daughter of
Rueben and Viola (Eberhart) Brockel. Casper and Nila are living in McLaughlin,
S.D. where Casper is doing carpenter work and helping with farm work and his
wife Nila is working for the Farmers Co-op Elevator. They have two children,
Carmen born November 10, 1973 and Kimberly born August 22, 1979.

Beverly [Kraft] Munsch was born on November 21, 1948 and attended Selfridge
schools. She married Wayne Munsch on September 28, 1973 in St. Joseph's Church
at Mobridge, S.D. Wayne was born June 2, 1949 and is the son of Wilmer and
Clara (Rou) Munsch. They are living in Bismarck, N.D. where Wayne is working
for the Truss Rafters Lumber Co. and Beverly is a nurses aid for the Baptist
Home. They are the parents of two children, Shaun born February 28, 1974 and
Stacy born November 20, 1976.

Kathy [Kraft] Kissack was born January 29, 1950 and attended Selfridge schools.
She married Charles McArthur and one daughter, Karen, was born to them on
February 6, 1974. This marriage ended in 1976 and Kathy married Claude Kissack
Jr. on August 28, 1977 in Gillette, Wyo. Claude is the son of Claude Sr. and
Millie (Somers) Kissack. Kathy and Claude are making their home in Gillette,
Wyoming where Claude owns and operates his own welding business and Kathy is
the bookkeeper for this business. They have one son Kurt, born October 23,
1981, and Claude has two sons, Earl born February 22, 1970 and Clark born April
29, 1972.

Donald Kraft was born July 28, 1951. He married Amelia Harsche. Donald and
Amelia are making their home on the Kraft farm and are the parents of three
children, Michael, LaWanda and Amanda.

Annette [Kraft] Hogan was born March 9, 1955 and attended Selfridge schools.
She married Harvey Hogan on May 24, 1977 in Carson, N.D. Harvey is the son of
Robert and Millie (Smith) Hogan and was born October 6, 1946. Harvey and
Annette are living south of Mandan, N.D. where Harvey owns and operates his own
Hogan's Truck Line, hauling milk. Annette does the book work for the business.
They are the parents of two girls, Michelle born September 16, 1977 and Desa
Rae born September 27, 1982.

Gloria [Kraft] Farstad was born July 25, 1956 and attended Selfridge schools.
She married Eugene Farstad on August 3, 1974 in St. Philomena Church at
Selfridge. Eugene was born October 8, 1953 and is the son of Leonard and Anne
(Feist) Farstad. Gloria and Eugene live in Bismarck where Eugene is a city
employee and Gloria works at Osco Drug. They have two sons, Brian born August
16, 1976 and Jason born April 26, 1979.

Daniel Kraft was born December 5, 1958 and attended Selfridge schools. He
married Connie Gustin on November 28, 1980 in the Christ the King Church in
Mandan, N.D. Connie was born August 24, 1962 and is the daughter of Herman and
Cecelia (Koch) Gustin. Daniel and Connie are making their home in Mandan where
Daniel works as a truck driver and Connie is a cashier at Tractor Supply. They
have one son Dustin born March 19, 1981.

Kevin Kraft was born October 3, 1960 and attended Selfridge schools. Kevin is
single and makes his home in Mandan where he is employed as a truck driver.
Rose Kraft

GERARD AND LOUISE [WEINHANDL] KRAFT
Gerard Kraft, son of Louis and Florence (Leingang) Kraftwas born on March 23,
1959. Louise (Weinhandl) was born on June 17, 1960 to Anton and Rose (Muggli)
Weinhandl. Gerard and Louise were married at St. Peter's Catholic Church in
Fort Yates on November 27, 1981.  Their home is located 16 miles north of
Selfridge which they moved to from the Solen area in June of 1983.

Both are employed in Fort Yates. Gerard has been employed by the Catholic
Indian Mission as maintenance, custodian and grounds keeper for two years.
Louise has been secretary for the Sioux County Extension Office for the past
four years.

They have two childen: Angela Rose born on January 8, 1983 and Evan Louis born
on September 19, 1984.
Louise Kraft

Picture - Back L to R: Kyra, Jon, Chad, James, Lance, Jack. Center. Romain.
Front: D'Juana, Mia, Jennifer, Danny, Judy, Leaha, Tamera. Not pictured Todd
and Kent.

JACK L. AND JUDY [WISER] KRAFT
I was born on November 12, 1932 to Peter J. Sr. and Pauline (Jochim) Kraft. I
was raised on my parents farm six miles north of Selfridge and attended
Selfridge grade school until I graduated. After graduation I continued living
on my parents farm until my marriage on October 20, 1953 to Anita McGregor.

We farmed west of Selfridge where I rented land until September of 1957. We
moved to Fort Yates, North Dakota where I was employed at Springer Service
Station until 1958. I worked for Pete Feist at Selfridge until I went to work
at the Homestake Mining Company at Lead, S.D. in 1961. I also worked for
Whitewood Post and Pole, cutting posts until we moved to Minnesota in 1967.
Here, we purchased a dairy farm and went into the farming business until 1975.

After 22 years and seven children, my wife and I were divorced. We sold the
farm and I went to work as a hustler for the Burlington Northern Railroad
Company in 1975 at Dilworth, Minnesota. In December of 1976 I remarried to Judy
Wiser who had five children of her own. Since that time, we have had two
children of our own. Our family totals fourteen children.

I was laid off from my job with the railroad in 1983 with no chance of a
recall. Together, Judy and I purchased a franchise from Duraclean International
and now own and operate a carpet and furniture cleaning business called
Duraclean Service at Dilworth, Minnesota where we are making our home.

Our children are Kent, Leaha, Tamara, Todd, Chad, Djuana, Kijra, John, Lance,
Jim, Anna, Romain, Jennifer and David.
Jack L. Kraft

Picture - Rose and Jack Kraft.

JACK J. AND ROSE [BLOTSKE] KRAFT
Jack J. Kraft, the son of Joseph Kraft and Elizabeth Hepfner was born at
Strasburg, N.D. on February 21, 1914. In 1929, at the age of 15, he moved with
his parents to the farm four miles north of Selfridge. The farm is now owned by
Rose Kraft and the late Florn Kraft.

Jack moved to California with the L.P. Lorentzon family in 1937. He worked in
the sawmill in the Placerville area until returning to Selfridge in 1940. On
February 18, 1941 he married Rose Blotske in St. Philomena Church by Father
Boniface. After their marriage, they purchased the farm known as the Korby Kahl
farm located five and one half miles northeast of Selfridge, farming there for
twenty-five years.

Rose was born at Linton, N.D. on December 9, 1919 to Joseph Blotske and Theresa
Jochim. She moved with her parents from the Strasburg area as an infant to
Selfridge in 1920 to a farm three and one half miles north of Selfridge. She
started school as a first grader in the brand new Selfridge Public School in
1926. Her first grade teacher was Mrs. Rose Prewitt. She finished high school
at the same school, graduating as valedictorian in 1939. That summer she worked
as stenographer in the N.Y.A. office with Dorothy Anderson as the N.Y.A.
supervisor. She also helped Mrs. Lillian Smith put together the book, "The End
of the Long Horn Trail" by Ott Black, published by J.B. Smith, Editor of the
Selfridge Journal. In the fall of 1939 she enrolled at Dickinson State Teachers
College. After passing the North Dakota State Teachers Examination in 1940, she
was issued a Secondary Teachers Certificate. The school year of 1940-41 she
taught the rural school west of Selfridge about a quarter of a mile north of
the Stanley Froelich farm. The farm is now owned by Bernard Braun. Her pupils
were children of the Mossets, Laintz's, Cerneys, Osters and Froelichs. Two of
her former pupils still living in Selfridge are, John Mosset and Eva Laintz
Kelsch.

Jack and Rose are the parents of five children:

Marie was born on May 1, 1942. She attended parochial grade school and
graduated from SHS as salutatorian in 1961. She attended Capitol Commercial
College in Bismarck and worked for Stockmans Insurance Co. On April 8, 1962 she
married Pete Schmidt of Bismarck. They have three children, Paul, Genevieve and
Marie. They live in Seattle where Marie is Head Secretary at a medical clinic.

Larry was born on December 13, 1943, attended parochial grade school and
graduated from SHS in 1962. He attended the School of Science in Wahpeton, N.D.
For one year he drove the Selfridge school bus on the north route. He moved to
Seattle in 1965, and now has his own business, Kraft Excavating. He married Ann
Helen Hansen of Oslo, Norway, on January 6, 1968. They have three children:
Erik, Tor and Catherine.

Juliann was born July 20, 1945. She attended parochial grade school and
graduated from SHS in 1964. She enrolled at Dickinson State Teachers College,
after her graduation from there she taught school in Montana and Leahy School
at Raleigh. She married Frank Kraft on June 20, 1967 at Shields, N.D. where
they live on a farm. They have six children: Douglas, Tina, Jack, Richard,
Laura and Jody.

Patrick was born July 5, 1954. He attended parochial grade at Selfridge and
graduated from high school in Seattle in 1972. After graduation he enlisted in
the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was stationed at Travis Air Force Base in
California. He returned to Seattle in 1976. On May 6, 1974 he married Dale
Hogg. They have one daughter, Stephanie. Patrick is employed as a Maintenance
Supervisor at Rogers Olympic Corporation in Seattle.

Ronald was born August 5, 1957. He attended grade school in Selfridge and
Seattle, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1975. Ronald has his own
business, RJK Excavating. He married Shaughn Barron on August 9, 1980. Shaughn
is employed at a legal firm.

Jack and Rose were both active in church and community affairs while living in
Selfridge. Jack served on the school board, was a committee member of the
Farmers Home Administration, and committee member of the ASC for several years.
Jack and Rose were instrumental in getting the north rural mail route started.
They were invited and attended Governor and Mrs. William Guy's Inaugural Ball
at Bismarck when Governor Guy was elected to his first term of office.

Rose was an office clerk for the Farmers Home Administration when the office
was located in the Palace Hotel then owned by the Lauingers. She was a girl's
4-H leader for two years. She served on the jury of the U.S. District Court in
Bismarck. In 1961 she was on the Golden Jubilee Book Committee at Selfridge
along with Ruth Collis, Eva Schaeffer, and Lillian Smith. In 1965 she was
Director of the initial Head Start Program. There were 32 children enrolled in
this federally funded program.

In 1950 they built a home in Selfridge which is now owned by Barbara Kraft.
After selling their farm to Val and Lydia Jochim in 1966, they moved to
Seattle, Washington, where they still live at 7330 11th Ave. NE.

Jack worked for the Boeing Aircraft Co. for eight years as a machinist. He
retired in 1976. Rose attended real estate school and after getting her Real
Estate License, she worked in that capacity until she retired. Both enjoy
retirement and have traveled to many parts of the United States, Hawaii,
Mexico, Norway, Denmark and Germany.
Rose Kraft

JACOB AND ANNA [MOSSET] KRAFT
Jacob Kraft was born in 1910 in Emmons County to Anton and Walburga (Shuck)
Kraft. He moved to the Selfridge area with his parents approximately 1921. The
family settled on a farm approximately 5 miles east of Selfridge. Later they
built a farm a little more to the north of the present David Kraft farm. It was
here that Jacob grew to a young man and received his elementary education.

Jacob met Anna Mosset through mutual acquaintances while attending the same
church. They were married in 1931. Anna was also born in Emmons County in 1909
and is the daughter of Lorenz and Regina (Geisinger) Mosset. She moved to
Selfridge, with her parents, in 1926 and settled on the Lorenz Mosset farm
located 15 miles west of Selfridge.

Picture - Jacob and Anna Kraft family.

After they were married they lived with Jacobs parents until the fall of 1932.
Then they rented a small farm west of Selfridge about seven miles. Several more
moves were made until they moved to their family farm in 1939, located 15 miles
northwest of Selfridge. At first they rented and then the farm was purchased in
1945. They farmed, milked cows, raised chickens, turkeys and pigs. The cattle
they raised were shipped and sold at Sioux City, Iowa. Most of the other farm
products were raised for their own use but some eggs and cream were sold in
Selfridge.

The early years of their marriage were started during the depression years in
the 30's. These were hard and rough years. No crops grew, everything was dry
and things were pretty skimpy for the family. It was not easy to put food on
the table.

When the 40's came along, things started to get a little better. Electricity
was a wonderful thing that happened in the Selfridge area and it made life a
lot easier. At first the family had a light plant powered by a wind charger and
battery. There was enough so-called "electricity" as long as there was wind to
keep the battery charged but when there was no wind the battery was down.
Electricity made quite a difference. Some of the first items around the house
and farm were lights, of course, and an iron, vacuum cleaner, and the milk
machine. At first the family used a kerosene refrigerator and a combination
bottle gas and wood stove with two ovens. Later an electric refrigerator was
purchased. The combination stove was used right up until 1972.

The Kraft children all attended country school located south of the Meisel farm
about 3-1/2 miles from the farm. In the early years the children walked to and
from school in good weather and were driven to school in inclement weather by a
team of horses or a truck. Later on they went to school by pickup or car.

Jacob passed away in 1963 and Anna continued on the farm along with the help of
her son Victor until 1972. Alvin was also home and Willy helped the first
summer with the farm work. It was all hard work. Anna and Victor cut down on
the milk cows but purchased 2 more quarters of land for farming.

In 1972, Anna moved to Selfridge and bought the Anton Kraft house. She missed
the farm at first but enjoyed the more leisure life of town living. She enjoys
knitting, crocheting, and visiting. She belongs to the Alter Society, Knitting
Club and also the Silver and Gold Club. She does volunteer work one day a week
at the local Senior Center for the Nutrition Program. Jacob and Anna are the
parents of nine children:

Frank Kraft was born in 1928. He married Frances Polzensik, the daughter of
Frank and Antonia Polzensik. They are living at Watertown, S.D. where Frank
works as a carpenter and brick layer. They have six children, Greg, Karen,
Beth, Pat, Bruce and Sheila.


Anna Marie [Kraft] Nielson was born in 1932. She married Leroy Nielson and they
are living at Crookston, Minnesota where Leroy works in a sugar factory and
Anna Marie works in the Crookston Hospital. They have five children, Thomas,
Valerie, Jeff, Vanessa, and Marilyn.

Edith Elizabeth [Kraft] Flohr was born in 1934. She married John Flohr the son
of John and Anna Flohr. They are living at Black Hawk, S.D. where Edith works
as a cashier in a local grocery store and John is retired from the railroad.
They have four children, Gary, Sheryl, Mike and Mark.

Anton Kraft was born in 1936. He married Jeanie Smith and they live at Delano,
Minnesota where Anton is employed by a local hardware store and Jeannie is a
secretary in the high school. They have two children Tracy and Dawn.

William Lorenz Kraft was born in 1938. He married Karen Shauer the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Shauer. William and Karen are making their home in
Bismarck, N.D. where William drives a delivery truck. They have two children,
Kevin and Kyle.

Jacob Stanley Kraft was born in 1942. He married Vernetta Blotske of McIntosh,
S.D. They have three children,

Dennis, Connie and Douglas.

Victor Joseph Kraft was born in 1944. He married Kathleen Gross, of Shields,
N.D. They have one son, Shane.

Alvin Edward Kraft was born in 1946. He married Betty Blotske the daughter of
Pete and Mary Blotske of McIntosh, S.D. They are living in Huron, S.D. where
Alvin is employed as a Cable TV repairman. They have two children, Aaron and
Arlen.

Arlene Joann [Kraft] Walch was born in 1952. She married Russ Walch, the son of
Howard and Eleanor Walch. Arlene and Russ are living at Hettinger, N.D., where
Russ owns his own trucks. They are the parents of three children, Scotty, Terry
and Nyle.
Anna Kraft

Picture - Back: Dennis, Connie. Front: Jacob, Vernetta, Douglas.

JACOB AND VERNETTA [BLOTSKY] KRAFT
Jacob Stanley Kraft was born October 29, 1942 to Jacob and Anna (Mosset) Kraft.

Vernetta Blotsky was born June 1, 1947 to Peter J. and Mary (Bullinger)
Blotsky.

Jake and Vernetta were married July 11, 1964 in McIntosh, S. Dak. They resided
in Selfridge from July of 1964 to October of 1969. While living in Selfridge,
Jake was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

They are presently living in Belle Fourche, S.D. where Jake has been employed
as a mechanic at Belle Fourche Implement Co. He has worked there for 17 years.

The Kraft's have three children:

Dennis James born October 16, 1964. Dennis is in the U.S. Navy. He entered the
Navy in October of 1981 and is stationed in Hawaii. He is married to Stephanie
Ward, daughter of Stanley and Virginia (Hamilton) Achorn.

Connie Marie was born November 16, 1965. She is married to Michael Alan Tyler,
son of Steven Tyler and Mary (Watts) Stetter. They have one son Timothy
Nicholas.

Douglas Dean was born March 1, 1972.
Vernetta Kraft

Picture - Back: Connie, Jim, Jerry, Carla. Front: James, Elizabeth, Jeff.

JAMES AND ELIZABETH [WUITSCHICK] KRAFT
James was born to John R. Kraft and Augusta (Schneider) on January 24, 1927.
His wife Elizabeth, was born to Arsenious Wuitschick and Magdelena (Richter) on
August 21, 1929.

James and Elizabeth were married at the St. Philomena Church in Selfridge on
January 27, 1948. In the fall of 1949, we moved to Tacoma, Washington.

We have five children: Connie [Ruscheinsky], James, Jerry, Jeff and Carla. All
were born in the St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma. All reside in Tacoma except
Jeff, he lives in Phoenix, Arizona and drives semi-truck for Global Moving Co.
Jerry drives semi-truck for McLoves Grocery Co. and James is a Systems Analyst
for Frank Russel Investment Co. Connie's husband, Harry, is stationed in
Seattle as a petty officer 1st class. Carla's husband, Gary, is employed at
Atlas Foundry.

We have nine grandchildren. Jim worked for the state as a maintenance man and
was disabled in 1980.

We have very good memories about our home town of Selfridge and of our many
friends and relatives.
Elizabeth Kraft

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
William A Ward.

Picture - Gloria, Jim, Jennifer, Jessica.

JAMES AND GLORIA [DILLMAN] KRAFT
James Arnold Kraft, son of Anton A. and Isabelle (Landeis) was born on May 19,
1943 in Mandan, N.D. James is the second oldest, he has three brothers and one
sister.

James grew up on the farm three miles southeast of Selfridge, his younger
brother Duane, took over the farm in December of 1976. James attended St.
Philomena Grade School. His freshman year he went to the Assumption Abby in
Richardton, N.D. and went out for wrestling. His sophomore year he went to
school in Selfridge and went out for basketball. James last two years of high
school were finished in Fort Yates, N.D. He graduated in May of 1961. After
graduation, he went to DSC for a quarter and a half. He came back home for the
summer of 1962 and went down south with Pete Wingerter to help combine. In the
fall he worked for Oscar Reiker till December of 1962. In the school years of
1962-63 James went to NSC for two quarters. The summer of 1963 he helped Joe
Mosset for three months, building a house for Grant Krebs. From 1963 through
1968 James worked in the shop at the Cenex Oil Station. In the fall of
September of 1968-69 he went to Aberdeen School of Commerce. He worked part
time while attending school for Braun County Co-op. After one year of school,
he worked full time till December.

In 1970 James went out west to look for work but couldn't find what he wanted.
He came back in March and went to work for the Cenex Oil Station. He worked in
the shop for one year and was petroleum salesman for five years. In the fall of
1976, he took over management. James has been a K.C. member for 22 years.
Deputy Grand Knight for two years and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose
for six years. He is a member of the Betterment Club for the past two years,
president of that Association for one year and is also the Assistant Fire
Chief.

Gloria (Dillman) Kraft, daughter of Leo and Pauline (Hersch) Dillman, was born
on March 6, 1963 in McLaughlin, S.D. Gloria is the second oldest, she has four
brothers and one sister. Gloria grew up on the farm fourteen miles southwest of
Selfridge that belonged to her grandparents, Frank Sr. and Elizabeth Dillman.
Gloria's dad took over the farm the fall of 1964.

Gloria attended Selfridge Public School and high school until the end of her
freshman year. The other three years of high school she finished in McIntosh,
S.D. During Gloria's high school days she never participated in sports because
of the distance from home, there was just too much driving involved. She did
enjoy going to a few ball games once in a while. Gloria stayed home to help her
parents after she graduated from high school in May of 1981. That fall she
attended Mary College in Bismarck, N.D. for one year. After college, Gloria
went home for the summer.

James and Gloria were united in marriage on June 25, 1982 in McIntosh, S.D.
They went on a short honeymoon for the weekend in Rapid City, S.D. It was a
busy time of the year for James, since it was spraying season. They lived in
Jim's trailer house for about three and a half months. It was located three
blocks from Johns Super Valu at the north end of town. Gloria's oldest brother
David, is now renting the trailer. In October they moved into Grant Kreb's
house, located one block north of the Cenex Oil Station and one block east at
the corner. The house was built in 1963 by Joe Mosset.

James and Gloria had their first child, a little girl, born on May 21, 1983 in
Bismarck, N.D.' They named her Jessica Ann. It didn't take long and before they
knew it they were expecting another child. It was another little girl born on
April 28, 1984 in Bismarck, N.D. and they named her Jennifer Lynn.

Jennifer's arrival will never be forgotten. She decided to come the night after
the blizzard. It had stormed for about three or four days. Friday the 27th I
had a check-up, but it was cancelled because of the weather. I was kind of
disappointed because I wanted to know how close I was. Believe me I found out
that night after midnight, it was time to go. I didn't really know for sure
because I didn't expect it for another couple of weeks. But then I started
getting the symptoms, so I called my doctor and he told me to come in. By that
time Jim heard me and he was up. I didn't have my suitcase packed so I hurried
and threw some things together and then I had to get Jessica's clothes
together. In the mean time, Jim called John Mosset Sr. to see how the roads
were. Then he called his mother, Isabelle Kraft, to see if she would watch
Jessica. By the time we got on the road it had to be 1:30 or so. I was really
seared because it was still blowing and drifting and there were spots we
couldn't see. There were drifts on the road, but nothing too serious. We were
just south of Mandan, maybe a couple miles, when we came to this stretch where
it was drifted in pretty good. I couldn't see the road, it is where that curve
is, and I was wondering if we were still on the road. The four wheel drive
pickup made it through for us. After we got through that we thought the worse
was over. We got to Mandan and was on our way to Bismarck, when another stretch
was blocked, right close to where the Gourmet House is located. I still
remember Jim saying, "Come on Betsy, you can do it." I kept thinking, "Oh, we
have to make it now, we're so close." Betsy, the four wheeler, pulled through
for us again - the Lord had to be with us. We did finally get to the hospital,
and drove right up to the emergency room. It was around 3:30 when we got there
and Jennifer was born at 4:19. The funny thing is afterwards, Jim went back
over the road to Mandan to my Uncle Nicky's and he got stuck at the corner of
the street right beside their house.

We never stopped to realize that we could of went to the Mandan Hospital, but
we made it that far and thought the rest of the way should be safe. We came
home on Monday, and it seemed like it was a nightmare, because it was really
nice, the sun was out and there was no snow in sight - it was a nice, warm,
beautiful day.
Gloria Kraft

A careless word may kindle strife,
A cruel word may wreck a life,
A bitter word may hate instill,
A brutal word may smite and kill,
A gracious word may smooth the way,
A joyous word may light the day,
A timely word may lessen stress,
A loving word may heal and bless.

Picture - Tom, Butch, Donald, Mary, John Jr., Shirley, Marlene, Linda, Gary,
Sandra, John and Magdalene Kraft.

JOHN AND MAGDALENE [MOSSET] KRAFT
John Kraft Sr. was born on May 17, 1917 at Hosmer, S.D. He was raised at Trail
City and met and married Magdalene Mosset on September 30, 1940 at the St.
Philomena Church in Selfridge. Maggie Mosset was born on September 16, 1921.
She is the daughter of Ferdinand and Magdalene Mosset. Maggie was born six
miles west of Selfridge. She has two brothers and seven sisters.

Maggie and John Kraft were married in Selfridge. In the afternoon, a dinner and
a wedding party were held at the Ferdinand Mosset farm, six miles west of
Selfridge. They had a wedding dance at the Wingerter Hall in the evening.
Maggie and John made their home with Ferdinand and Magdalene for awhile. They
later moved to a farm west of Selfridge, which Maggie referred to as the snake
house. The house had a storm shed which all kinds of snakes used to hide in.
Next they moved to the Merck farm, one and a half miles south of town. They
supported themselves and their children by farming for the next eight years.
John then went to work for Fred Rott and moved his family into Selfridge. We
lived in the Merck house before moving to Roscoe, S.D. My dad worked for
Mardians Hide and Fur in Roscoe. But in the back of their minds, Selfridge was
still home. John moved back and worked for Merchant's for seventeen years
before driving for the Cheese Hauling of Selfridge. He is presently semi-
retired and driving for Cheese Hauling part time.

Maggie went to work for the School System in Selfridge. She also did wood
finishing and painting for her brother, Joe Mosset. She worked at the Wishing
Well Bar and Restaurant for a number of years. In 1975 Maggie and John moved to
Mandan. They have ten sons and five daughters, two sons have passed away.

With fourteen children in the house, I don't know how they ever put up with us
all. I remember all the washing and with nine brothers at home, they can make a
lot of shirts to wash and iron. My mother baked homemade bread for us everyday.
Some of the cousins referred to her as the "Bun Lady". I think she baked the
best buns in town.

When Maggie and John had their first child, doctors told her she'd never have
another child. He was born stillborn. They had fourteen children after that. So
doctors don't always know what they are talking about. Their children are:

Charles was born on February 15, 1943. He worked for Tony Mosset for a number
of years. He usually took farm products to help feed the family at home.
Charlie is presently living in Smyma, Georgia. He's working for the Ford Plant.
They have four children and one grandchild.

James was born on May 24, 1944. Jim worked for Pete Feist's Mink Ranch for a
number of years, before moving to Belle Fourche where he met and married Helen
Hienert on June 12, 1965. They have two children. Jamie graduated from college
and Rick in a junior in high school.

Roger was born on November 7, 1945. Roger also worked for Pete Feist's Mink
Ranch north of Selfridge. Before moving to Mandan, he met and married Jennifer
Barrett on November 4, 1966. They have two children, George and Laura.

John Jr. was born on April 28, 1947. He worked for Pete Feist also before going
to the service. While in the service, John was hurt by a cable on a crane. He
married Rosella in February of 1966. Rosella was the daughter of Ann Coyle.
They had a daughter, Karlo, and later they divorced and John then married Lou
Ann Schantzanbach on February 20, 1978. They have four children, Amy, Troy,
Josh, and Jessica.

Marlene was born on June 12, 1948. I met and married Al Hoffman on July 8, 1967
and moved to Mandan. At present, Al is the manager of the K.C. Club and I cook.
We have four children, Joe, Denese, David and Mary. They live three miles north
of Mandan.

Donald was born October 15, 1949. He married Karen Hepper on January 20, 1973
at McLaughlin, S.D. They presently live in Mandan. Karen works for Pella
Windows and Don is presently unemployed. He recently had back surgery. When Don
was very young he became sick. They had to call out a snow plow. Little did
Calvin Hepper, the County Commissioner at that time, know he saved his son-in-
law.

Lawrence was born in 1950. He had Rheumatic fever and leakage of the heart. He
died at the age of ten on June 21, 1960.

Linda was born on November 10, 1952. She presently works at the Moose Club. She
has three children, Mark, Billie, and Shane.

Sandy was born on June 7, 1954. Sandy lives in Mandan. She presently works part
time at the K.C. Club. She has two children, Rhonda and Kasey.

Thomas was born on February 17, 1956. Tom married Bonnie Phelgar on January 31,
1976. Tom and Bonnie live in Mandan. Tom works for Dakota Ready Mix and Bonnie
works for Dakota Farms. They have two children, Scott and Sheila.

Mary Lou was born on October 10, 1957. She married Ron Bethke on June 7, 1980.
Ron is manager in the meat department at Kirkwood Super Valu and Mary is
housewife and mother. They have three children, Ron Jr., Michael and Nicole are
a twin boy and girl.

Gary was born on December 27, 1958. He married Ann Snyder on April 7, 1978.
They have one child, Billy. Gary works for the City of Mandan and Ann is a
medical secretary at Q & R Clinic.

Jerome [Butch] was born on June 7, 1960. He married Marsha Rudwell. They have
two children, Billy Jack and Felicia. They presently live in Linton and Butch
works for a construction company.

Shirley Ann was born on May 18, 1963, the fifteenth child in the family. She
married Bob Alyea. Bob and Shirley are both working for the honey plant in
Bismarck. They make their home in Bismarck and have one child, Bobby Jo.

The thing we remember most about living in Selfridge is the Blizzard of 66. We
lived on the west edge of town. We must of had ten to fifteen snowbanks to
cross to get to church. We would build steps in one side of the snowbank and
slide down the other side. We could walk over the high line wires and George
Walker's trees.
Marlene Hoffman

Picture - John, Melody, Shirley.

JOHN P. KRAFT
I, John P. Kraft, was born April 11, 1930 to Peter J. and Pauline (Jochim)
Kraft. I was raised on a farm outside of Selfridge, located where Peter Kraft
and family reside. I received my education in the Selfridge School system.

I joined the Army on February 24, 1952 and was stationed at Camp Pickett,
Virginia for basic training. After basics, I was stationed at Bad Kissigan,
Germany, until February 9, 1954, when I returned to Selfridge.

On November 8, 1955, I married LaVonne Harrison in Fort Yates. She was born
April 10, 1937 to Sam and Freida (Nagel) Harrison of Fort Yates. After our
marriage, we bought a home in Selfridge, across the street from the Catholic
Church. We were next door neighbors to my parents, who had moved into the
community of Selfridge a few years earlier.

LaVonne and I had two children while living in Selfridge. Linda Marie born in
1956. (Deceased) Our other daughter Shirley Marie was born in 1957. We then
moved from Selfridge in 1961 to the Lead-Deadwood area of South Dakota. I got a
job as a contract miner for the Homestake Gold Mine and have been working there
for the past 25 years.

In 1963, we had another daughter, Melody Ann born January 18, 1963, in
Deadwood. Both girls are now married. Shirley married Michael L. Strang Sr.,
son of Lawrence and Irene (Friskey) Strang. They were married September 10,
1983. Shirley has two stepchildren, Rachelle, age 13 and Michael Jr., age 11.
Mike works for the Homestake Gold Mine, where he is a journeyman and has been
there for 16 years. Mike and Shirley live in Lead, S. Dak. Melody married Brian
L. Nelson, son of LaVern and Geraldine (Page) Nelson. They were married April
24, 1982 and have no children. Brian works for the Homestake Gold Mine as a
contract miner and has worked there for 9 years. They also live in Lead.

I reside in Central City, S. Dak., a little town between Lead and Deadwood. In
the winter I enjoy snowmobiling and in the summer camping and fishing keep me
busy.
John P. Kraft

JOE AND BARBARA [BECKER] KRAFT
Joseph Kraft Jr., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hepfner) Kraft born August 4,
1910. Barbara (Becker). Kraft, the daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Schall)
Becker was born August 21, 1916.

Joe and Barbara were married on September 25, 1934 in Selfridge, N.D. They
farmed on the Mike Johner farm for a year and then moved to Maple Leaf, S.D. on
the Ed Szarkowski farm from 1936 to 1942. They then moved back and bought
Barbara's fathers farm north of Selfridge. They farmed and had a dairy
operation there until 1975 when they retired and moved into Selfridge. Joe
joined the Knights of Columbus in 1943, served as a Sioux County Commissioner
from 1974 to 1977 and had also served on the Board of the local Farmers Union
for 20 years. Joe passed away on February 7, 1977 and Barbara still lives in
Selfridge. The children born to this marriage are:

Robert Kraft who married Shirley McGregor, the daughter of Gordon and Myrtie
(Halvorsen) McGregor. Robert and Shirley live in Bellingham, Washington and
have two daughters, Renee and Cheryl who live in Seattle. Robert has worked for
Inlatco Aluminum for 15 years and Shirley has worked for the Credit Union for 3
years. Renee works on a cruise line and Cheryl works for a dentist.

Margaret [Kraft] Jochim married Richard Jochim the son of Jake and Katie
(Laintz) Jochim. Richard and Marge live in Vancouver, Washington and have three
sons, Gary, Ron and Mark who also live in Vancouver. Richard has had his own
Cement Finishing Company for 10 years and Marge has worked for Sun Rise Pipe
and Supply Ltd. for 11 years. Gary works for Richard. Ron married Kimberly
Knight, the daughter of Ted Knight and Judy Kubon (Dernovek) and they have one
daughter, Krista. Ron has worked for C&W Construction as a truck driver for 1
year and Marks works for Richard.

Mary Jane [Kraft] Seidel married Norman Seidel and son of Carl and Antonnia
(Oster) Seidel. Norman and Mary live in Riverdale, N.D. and have four
daughters, Brenda who has been in the Air Force for 4 years, married Joe
Rodriquez the son of Ignacio and Mary (Sanchez) Rodriquez Sr. Joe is in the Air
Force and they are stationed at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Audrey lives in
Bismarck and has worked for Montana Dakota Utilities for 1 year. Karen is in
the Army and stationed at Fulda, Germany and Wendy is at home in high school.
Norman has worked for the Corp. of Engineers as a Hydro Power Plant Operator
for 20 years and Mary writes for a local newspaper and drives the Book Mobile.
Together they have bee hives and make their own honey.

Shirley [Kraft] Volk married Bert Volk, the son of Arsenis and Fanny (Koch)
Volk. Bert and Shirley live west of Shields, N.D. where they farm and ranch.
They have six children, Cindy has been in the Army for 7 years and is stationed
at Mannheim, Germany. Janell married Jim Braun, the son of Joe and Clara
(Gustin) Braun. They have two daughters, Jessica and Jocelyn. Jim is self
employed as a contract pumper in the oil field and Janell is a hair dresser.
They live in Belfield, N.D. Randy lives and works on the farm with his parents
west of Shields. Debbie Married Myron Leintz, the son of John and Margie
(Ternes) Leintz and they have one daughter, Lindsey. Myron works for Ronney
Operations Co., as a pumper in the oil field and they live in Grassy Butte,
N.D. Ron and Mandy are in school and live at home.

Matt Kraft married Mary Jo Weinburger, the daughter of Charles and Frances
(Bleyle) Weinburger. They live in Columbia Heights, Minnesota and have two
daughters who live at home, Gloria and April. Matt was in the Army from 1962 to
1965 and has worked for Central Data as a Development Technician in Circuit
Designs for the past 16 years.

Edward Kraft married Renee Testa. They live north of Selfridge on the home farm
and have two sons, Bryan and Raymond who are in school and live at home.

George Kraft married Linda Koch, the daughter of Dayo and Neifa (Kopp) Koch.
George and Linda live in Riviera, Arizona and have two children, Aimee and
Bradley who are in school and live at home. George was in the Navy from 1968 to
1971 and has worked for the Corps of Engineers as an electrician for the past
10 years. Linda is a Speech Therapist and works with the area schools.

Gary Kraft married Joyce Hervin, the daughter of Norman and Gladys (Vath)
Hervin. Gary and Joyce live in Coon Rapids, Minnesota and have two children,
Scott and Melissa who are in school and live at home. Gary was in the Army from
1968 to 1970 and served in Vietnam. Gary has worked for Drywall Construction
for the past 14 years and Joyce works for the Target Co., in inventory
accounting.

Sandra Kraft lives in Bismarck and has one son, Casey, who is in school and
lives at home.  Sandy is attending college and is presently employed by Sears
in Bismarck.
Barbara Kraft

Picture - Back: Ed, Shirley, Matt, Robert, Gary, George. Front: Margaret,
Barbara, Sandy, Joe, Mary Jane.

Picture - Sandy & Casey.

Picture - Robert Kraft family.

Picture - Bert Volk family.

Picture - Richard Jochim family.

Picture - George Kraft family.

Picture - Matt Kraft family.

Picture - Norman Seidel family.

Picture - Gary Kraft family.

Picture - Back: Deborah, Loretta, Cynthia, Raymond, Martin, Amy, Christina,
Francis. Front: Lydia, Amelia, Stephanie, Joseph, Carol.

JOSEPH P. AND AMELIA [GEISER] KRAFT
Joe was born March 3, 1926 on the Rudy Hettich farm southeast of Selfridge. He
grew to young manhood on the Pete Kraft farm northeast of Selfridge and is the
son of Peter and Pauline (Jochim) Kraft. He was one of eight children.

Joe married Amelia Geiser on November 23, 1948. She was born November 20, 1930
to Raymond and Monica (Baseflug) Geiser and was one of eleven children. After
their marriage they lived on Joe's parents farm for a short while and then
moved into Selfridge where Joe became employed by the State Highway Department.
He also served as a City Marshall for almost all the years they lived in
Selfridge. Joe retired in 1972 and the family moved to Kenmare, N.D. where they
purchased a bakery in 1974 from their daughter, Christine and her husband. They
operated this business until 1977 when they moved into Minot where they are now
making their home and where Amelia is employed at the Ramada Inn serving in the
banquet room. They are the parents of eleven children.

Amelia [Kraft] Lindquist was born December 16, 1949. She graduated from
Selfridge High School and took one year of college before entering the United
States Army and served in Vietnam. She married James Lindquist of Donnybrook,
N.D. where they are now living and operate a farm-ranch. They have four
daughters Melissa, Judy, Serena and Nicole.

Christine [Kraft) Krueger was born February 5, 1951. She graduated from
Selfridge High School and married Stan Krenz on October 11, 1969. They have one
daughter, Michelle. She bought a bakery business in Kenmare and then remarried
to David Krueger on July 7, 1973 and they have one boy, Brian. They make their
home in Kenmare, N.D.

Cynthia [Kraft] Feist was born June 3, 1952 and is a graduate of Selfridge High
School. She married Leo Feist and they are living on a farm three miles west of
Selfridge. They are the parents of three boys, Richard, Daren, and Randy.

Martin Kraft was born November 5, 1953 and also graduated from Selfridge High
School. He married Kristy Merkel on August 19, 1972, who is the daughter of
Bernie and Ann Merkel of McLaughlin, S.D. Martin and Kristy have three
children, Stacy, Brandon and Martin Jr. and are making their home in Broadus,
Mt. where Martin is working in the oil fields.

Raymond Kraft was born February 21, 1955. He entered the United States Marines
in 1973 and on April 21, 1978 he married Jackie Wanner who was born February,
1956. They live south of Dickinson, N.D. and are the parents of one son, Joey.

Loretta [Kraft] Soyre was born August 31, 1956. She graduated from Kenmare High
School and then married Fred Edwards on September 3, 1974. They are the parents
of two girls Gwen and Samantha. This marriage ended and she remarried to Larry
Soyre. They are presently living in Minot where Larry works at the Air Force
Base.

Deborah [Kraft] Anderson was born September 25, 1958. She graduated from
Kenmare High School and then married Gaylen Anderson. They had one daughter
Heather. This marriage ended and Debbie is living in Minot with her daughter.

Carol Kraft was born July 3, 1960. She also is a graduate of Kenmare High
School. At the present time she is living in Woodland, California where she is
working as a computer programmer.

Frances [Kraft] Reiser was born August 7, 1962. She is a Kenmare High School
graduate and married Jerry Reiser on November 17, 1979. They are now living in
Bakersfield, California were Jerry works with a sysmograph crew. They have two
children, Shawn and Barbara.

Stephanie [Kraft] Fehlberg was born February 6, 1964. She graduated from
Kenmare High School and married James Fehlberg on April 29, 1983. They live at
the Minot Air Force Base and have one boy Joshua, and are expecting their
second child in June of 1985.


Lydia Kraft was born July 11, 1966. She recently graduated from Minot High
School and is living at home with her parents.
Cynthia Feist

Picture - Back: Eric, Larry. Front: Tor, Catherine, Ann.

LARRY AND ANN HELEN [HANSEN] KRAFT
Larry was born on December 13, 1943 to Jack J. and Rose (Blotske) Kraft at St.
Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. He attended St. Philomena's Parochial Grade
School and graduated from Selfridge Public High School in 1961. In 1962-63 he
attended the School of Science at Wahpeton, N.D., then drove the Selfridge
School bus on the north route in 1964-65. Larry moved to Seattle, Washing-ton
in December of 1965. He first worked for Boeing and then for Pacific Car and
Foundry and later he was employed by Star Machinery and then Rogers Olympic
Foundry. In 1976 he started his own business, Kraft Excavating.

He married Ann-Helen Hansen on January 6, 1968 at St. Olav's Catholic Cathedral
in Oslo, Norway. She was born in Norway on June 21, 1945 and is the daughter of
Inger Johanne and Thorstein (Erling) Hansen, residents of Oslo. She received
her education in Oslo and is trained as a Medical Laboratory Technician. On
November 22, 1963 she immigrated to the United States. Ann and Larry live in
Lynnwood, Washington, north of Seattle and are the parents of three children,
Erik, born December 26, 1969, Tor, born October 20, 1972 and Catherine born
March 14, 1977.
Ann Kraft

Picture - Mary Eva and Leo Kraft.

LEO AND MARY EVA [FEIST] KRAFT
Mary Eva, the daughter of Conrad and Rosella (Wuitschick) Feist, grew up
southwest of Selfridge on her parents farm and attended rural country school
northwest of the family farm.

She attended one year of high school in Selfridge and three years at St. James
Academy where she graduated. After graduation, she taught one year in a country
school located southwest of the Feist family farm.

Mary Eva married Leo Kraft on June 1, 1944. Leo was from Trail City, South
Dakota and is the son of Peter and Rosina (Sahli) Kraft. After Mary and Leo
were married, they lived for a couple of years on the Elmer Frank farm, then
moved to a farm near Walker, South Dakota. Their next move was to Rapid City,
South Dakota then to Michigan where Mary worked as a beautician and Leo as a
meat cutter. At the present time, they are retired and are living in Hudson,
Florida, forty miles north of Tampa, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is only four
miles from a beach and enjoy the sun and mild weather.

The Krafts remember the "good old days" of North Dakota and the great times in
the Wingerter Hall. They also recall the "30's", the "dust bowl" days, and
grasshoppers. There were many days where both the dust and grasshoppers were so
thick a person couldn't see the sun. These were the years of the drought with
very little food or nothing around to use for heat or cooking and they both
remember the time spent picking up "cow chips" to be used for fuel for heating
and cooking. Mary Eva and Leo wish to remind all people and children of these
later years, to "thank the Lord" for all they have, as it could very well
become again, the same as during the depression days and drought as the 30's
were.

During all of their travels, Mary and Leo have been to Anchorage, Alaska and
Houston, Texas where they have experienced an earthquake in Alaska with minor
damage and "Hurricane Alicia" in Texas which was very damaging. They have
traveled through 45 states and every state is just as beautiful as the next,
each in it's own way. They feel everyone needs to appreciate the good and
beautiful things which God has made.

Mary Eva and Leo have three daughters as follows:

Rosella Darlene [Kraft] Parks who lives in Anchorage, Alaska and has four
children.

Patricia Ann [Kraft] Babbino who lives in Tarpon Springs, Florida and has three
children.

Mary Jane [Kraft] Karsten who lives in Houston, Texas and has three children.
Mary and Leo Kraft

Picture - Back: Tracy, Tom, Ken. Front: Jeanie, Matt, Terry.

MATT AND JEANIE [SCHAFER] KRAFT
Matt was born July 27, 1936 to Peter J. and Pauline (Jochim) Kraft. He grew up
on his parents farm northeast of Selfridge until his graduation from Selfridge
High School and then went into the service.

On July 27, 1959, Matt married Jeanie Schafer of Flasher, North Dakota. After
their marriage, they moved to Bismarck, North Dakota where Matt became employed
with American Family Insurance. He has been employed with them for twenty-six
years and now is the District Manager. Matt and Jeanie are currently still
living in Bismarck and Jeanie helps with the family business.

They have four sons: Tracy Kraft who is employed for an auto parts dealership
in Minneapolis; Terry Kraft who is employed by American Family Insurance in
Bismarck; Tom Kraft who is a junior at St. Mary's High School and Ken Kraft who
is a junior in high school at Cathedral.
Matt Kraft

Attitude is the mind's paint brush, it can color a situation gloomy or gray or
cheerful and gay.

MIKE AND ANNA MARIE [SCHREINER]  KRAFT
Mike is the fifth child of John R. and August Kraft. He met and married Anna
Marie (Schreiner) on August 23, 1948. They lived in Selfridge then, where Mike
worked for Ralph Hinton. Anna Marie worked for Margaret (Lauinger) Smestad in
the cafe and then for Joe and Agnes Wingerter at the Wingerter Bar. In 1961 or
1962, Mike started the school bus routes for the Selfridge area.

In 1965 they moved to New Salem and bought the Casa Loma Bar . They ran that
for one year and then they built their own place, the Sunset Inn Bar and
Restaurant. Mike and Anna Marie have five children: Michael Duane married to
Judy Ferderer of New Salem, lives in Williston. He is in business for himself
and owns the Williston County Market. Judy is employed at the Williston High as
an English teacher. They have three children; Michael Joseph 12, Matthew John
3, and Anne Jolene 3 months.

Patricia Ann is married to James Grensteiner of Hebron. They have two children;
Brad 11 and Darrin 10. James works in the Watts Hard Creamery Co. in Boulder,
Colo. and Patricia is employed at STC, a computer company.

Nick is married to Cheryl Kautzman of New Salem. They have two children; Tondra
5, and Teray 3. Nick is employed as a surveyor of Morton County and Cheryl is
employed at the Sunset Inn of New Salem as waitress. They live in Mandan.

Cory lives in Bismarck and is employed at the Sunset Inn of New Salem.  Denise
is married to Tim Nelson of Hanaford, N.D. They are living in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma. Tim is employed with Central Exploration, an oil company.
Anna Marie Kraft

Picture - Patrick, Stephanie, Dale

PATRICK AND DALE [HOGG] KRAFT
Patrick A. Kraft, son of Jack J. and Rose (Blotske) Kraft, was born in 1954 at
McLaughlin. He attended the parochial grade school at Selfridge. He lived on a
farm 5-1/2 miles northeast of Selfridge with his parents. In 1966 he moved with
his parents to Seattle, Wa. where he graduated from Roosevelt High School in
Seattle in 1972. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on October 2, 1972,
receiving his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Patrick
attended Tech School at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois in February of 1973
and was stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California, earning his rank as
sergeant. He was discharged from the air force in October of 1976.

Patrick married Dale L. Hogg on May 6, 1974 at the Travis Air Force Base
Chapel. Dale graduated from Ballard High School in Seattle in 1973 and after
returning to Seattle in October of 1976, she worked at Grange Insurance
Association for 6-1/2 years. Pat and Dale have one daughter, Stephanie Lynn,
born on November 28, 1982, and they expect their second child in March of 1985.

They live in Tacoma, Washington where Patrick has worked for eight years at
Rogers Olympic Corporation as a maintenance supervisor.
Dale Kraft

Picture - Pete and Ann Kraft and family. Back: Lisa, Peter, Ann. Front: Glenda,
Vernon, Colleen.

PETER AND ANN [HARTMAN] KRAFT
Peter P. Kraft was born to Peter J. Kraft and Pauline (Jochim) Kraft on
February 26, 1935. Pete grew up on a farm about four miles northeast of
Selfridge and attended the Selfridge schools. He eventually took over his
parents farm and he and his wife, Ann, have farmed and operated a dairy
business for the last 30 years.

Ann is the daughter of Ben and Regina (Bachmeier) Hartman. She was born on June
1, 1935 and came to the Selfridge area in 1953 from Shields, N.D. to work at
the Feist's grocery store, which is now our Post Office. Pete and Ann were
married on October 19, 1954 at the St. Philomena Church in Selfridge with a
dinner, supper and dance that followed in the KC Hall. Pete belongs to the
Knights of Columbus and Ann belongs to the Altar Society.

They have four children:

Vernon was born on July 28, 1955 and married Kelly Knudson of McLaughlin on
June 8, 1980. They have two children, Misty and Rusty. They live on his parents
farm where Vernon works with his father. Colleen [Kraft] Jochim was born on
June 18, 1959 and married Ferdinand Jochim, son of Valentine and Lydia (Tishmak
Jochim on October 21, 1979. They have one child, Kristopher. They live on the
Jochim farm where Ferdinand works with his father and Colleen works for Cenex
in Selfridge as a bookkeeper. Glenda was born Sept. 9, 1962 and lives on her
parents farm. Lisa Jo [Kraft] Hepper was born July 1, 1967. She married Steven
Hepper, the son of Calvin and Letha (Moser) Hepper. Lisa and Steven live in
Selfridge. Brenda K. was born November 17, 1957 and died November 22, 1957.
Ann Kraft

Picture - Ronald and Shaughn Kraft.

RONALD AND SHAUGHN [BARRON] KRAFT
Ronald was born to Jack and Rose (Blotske) Kraft. He lived with his parents in
the Selfridge area, on a farm 5-1/2 miles northeast of Selfridge, until 1966,
when they moved to Seattle. Ronald finished school in Seattle, then in August
of 1980, he married Shaughn Barron, daughter of Herbert Cecil "Pete" Barron Jr.
and Jacqueline Gross. Shaughn was born on October 2, 1959. Ronald is self
employed at his own business, RJK Excavating and Services and Shaughn is a
legal assistant.
Shaughn Kraft

Picture - Kelly, Vernon, Rusty Jo, Misty Jo Kraft.

VERNON AND KELLY [KNUDSON] KRAFT
Vernon, son of Peter P. Jr. and Anne (Hartman) Kraft, was born on July 28,
1955. He attended school in Selfridge and graduated in 1973. He worked with his
dad until March of 1978, when he moved to McLaughlin and worked on the new BIA
school in Fort Yates. In February of 1979 he moved home to work with his father
and start ranching.

On June 8, 1979 he married Kelly Knudson, daughter of D.A. and Barbara (Haven)
Knudson. They moved into a trailer home on Pete's farm, three miles north and
two and one half miles east of Selfridge. On May 5, 1980 they were blessed with
a daughter, Misty Jo. They bought a farm near Solen to run their cattle, but
due to bad calf prices, they only had it a short time. On October 7, 1983 they
were blessed with another child, a son Rusty Jo. At the present time, they work
for Pete, with hopes to get back into ranching someday. Kelly is hoping to earn
a teaching degree.
Kelly Kraft

Picture - Kathy, Victor and Shane Kraft.

VICTOR AND KATHLEEN [GROSS] KRAFT
Victor Joseph Kraft was born January 1, 1944 to Jacob A. and Anna (Mosset)
Kraft. He grew up on his parents farm which is located 10 miles west and 5
miles north of Selfridge. Victor attended country grade schools located close
to the farm and graduated from the 8th grade country school about 5 miles south
of the farm. He attended Selfridge High School and graduated in 1962.

In 1963, Vie's dad died of cancer. Vic and his mother then ran the diversified
operation of mainly ranching and some farming for their income. On August 12,
1972 Vic married Kathleen Marie Gross in the St. James Catholic Church of
Shields. She was born February 7, 1950 to John and Delores (Flohr) Gross of
Shields, N.D. That same fall Vie's mother moved into Selfridge, and Vic and
Kathy have been on the home place ever since.

Kathy attended grade school in Shields and graduated from the 8th grade there.
She attended Standing Rock Community High School of Fort Yates and graduated in
1968. After high school, she went to Dickinson State College, Dickinson, N.D.
and graduated with a B.S. degree with a P.E. major and sociology minor. Since
then she has earned a minor in math.

Kathy taught in Selfridge for almost four years, and also coached the girls
basketball, volleyball and track teams. She then substituted for about four
years for the Selfridge and Fort Yates school systems. Now she's presently
teaching at the Fort Yates Public school in Fort Yates.

The reason she stopped teaching full time at Selfridge was because Shane
Michael was born on April 5, 1976. Shane attended kindergarten at the Fort
Yates Public School and then went to St. Bernards Mission School of Fort Yates
in the first grade and is presently enrolled in the same school.

Both Vic and Kathy belong to several clubs and organizations. Vic is a member
of the K.C. Club and has been secretary and still is the treasurer. He's a
member of the board of directors of the Fire District for Sioux County and was
also on the committee for the "All School Alumni Reunion" of the Selfridge High
School in 1981. Kathy belongs to the N. Dak. Education Association and the Fort
Yates Education Association. She's also been a member of the Rancherette
Homemakers Club of Shields.

One of the most memorable events that happened for Vic and Kathy in the
Selfridge community was the "All School Reunion" held July 3rd and 4th in 1981.
Vic was awarded a trophy for being one of the top ten basketball players in the
history of the Selfridge High School. He got to see many friends, classmates
and relatives. Kathy really enjoyed it because she got to see and visit a lot
of her former students.
Kathy Kraft

GRANT AND JEANETTE [LAKIN] KREBS
Grant was born December 30, 1924 at Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin. He is the son of
Jacob and Minnie Krebs. He married Jeanette Lakin on May 2, 1946 at Fond du
Lac, Wisconsin. She was born March 17, 1925. They were married after Grant had
spent four and one-half years serving in the United States Army.

Jeanette and Grant moved to Selfridge from Wisconsin in 1960 to start the Five
Star Cheese Company. They built a new home one block north of main street. They
lived in this home until they moved to Bismarck in 1978. While in Selfridge
both Jeanette and Grant were active members of this community. Grant belonged
to the local KC Club, the American Legion, the Betterment Club and also served
as Mayor of Selfridge. Jeanette belonged to the Christian Mothers Society and
helped in many church affairs.

In 1978 Jeanette and Grant Krebs moved to Bismarck where they bought a new
home. Grant and Virgil Johnson along with John Schultz bought the Whey To Go
Plant between Mandan and Bismarck. They also owned and managed a small cheese
shop, called Dakota Delight Delicatessen, on the north side of Mandan. Grant
was killed in a plane crash south of Mandan on August 19, 1979. After this,
Jeanette moved to Dickinson, N.D. where she is living at the present time.

Jeanette writes about the fond memories she had while living in Selfridge.
"Remembering Selfridge bring to mind all the good friends we made while living
there as well as the good times. I remember barn dances, the KC suppers on New
Years Eve, and the Fourth of July Celebrations. I hope your community continues
to work together and to improve itself. New businesses in town would really
help the community and I feel the Cheese Plant helped to put more people to
work and keep more people in the community during the past twenty-five years
since it was built. It has been a real asset to Selfridge."

Jeanette and Grant are the parents of one daughter, Dawn. She attended school
in Selfridge for eleven years. She was active in school. She married Kevin
Kolling and they are making their home in Gladstone, N.D. on a farm. They have
two children.
Jeanette Krebs

A smile is a light in the window of your face which shows that your heart is at
home.

Picture - Caroline and Russel Kronberg

RUSSELL AND CAROLINE [HOUX]  KRONBERG
Russell was born July 28, 1931 in McPherson County, S.D. He is married to
Caroline Houx who was born May 14, 1933 at Forbes, N.D. in Dickey County. They
have five grown children, four of which are married and have one daughter,
Beth, in the Selfridge school system.

The Kronberg family moved to Selfridge in 1984 from Valley City, N.D. Russell
is employed as School Superintendent in the Selfridge School System at the
present time. He has been employed in this capacity for the past 35 years in
various schools. Caroline has been an insurance agent for the past five years
and at the present time she is employed as a teachers aid in the Fort Yates
School System.
Caroline Kronberg

MATT AND LORRAINE [KEARNS] KRONBERGER
Matt Kronberger was born July 6, 1924 in Selfridge, N.D. He is the son of John
and Gertrude (Grundhauser) Kronberger. He attended Selfridge schools from first
through the eleventh grade and graduated in 1943 from New England High School.
He served in the United States Navy as a radioman in World War II.

In 1948 Matt married Lorraine Kearns in Bismarck, N.D. She is the daughter of
Eugene and Albertina (Zentner) Kearns and was born August 29, 1926 at Hebron,
N.D. After their marriage, they lived in Bismarck until 1969 when they moved to
Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Early in life, 1946, Matt went to work as a
brakeman on the Soo Line Railroad. He was soon promoted to conductor in 1952
and is still in that capacity at the present time. He makes his home in Thief
River Falls with his wife and family of seven children.

Renee [Kronberger] Haag was born January 27, 1949. She married Robert Haag and
they live in Mankato, Mn. where Renee attends Mankato State College studying
political science and Robert is a veteran's counselor for the state of
Minnesota. They have three children Camille, Andrew and Brian.

Picture - Matt Kronberger Family

Wayne Kronberger was born March 26, 1953. He lives in Seattle, Washington where
he is employed as an engineer by the BN Railroad. He has two children, Ryan and
Kelly.

Brenda [Kronberger] Johnson was born August 5, 1954. She lives in Grand Forks,
N.D. where she attends UND and is working on her Master's Degree in English.
She also has an assistant fellowship at UND. Brenda has four children, Renny,
Jenny, Melissa and Bradley.

Dale Kronberger was born January 5, 1956. He lives in Williston, N.D., and
works for TRI-Angle Electric. He is engaged to Laurie Cox of Minneapolis.

Charles Kronberger was born September 13, 1957 and is attending AVTI in Thief
River Falls. He is also enrolled in an Auto Mechanics course.

Carla Kronberger was born February 5, 1961. She graduated from Northland
College in Thief River Falls and also from Cosmetology Training Center in
Mankato. She lives in Mankato and is employed by Hilltop Drug in Mankato.

Deanne [Kronberger] Johnson was born March 13, 1962. She married Lyle Johnson
and they live in Thief River Falls where she is employed as an accountant and
her husband is a partner in the Johnson Brothers Construction Co. Deanne
graduated from AVTE in Thief River Falls.
Matt Kronberger

KEITH AND KAREN KROPP
Keith, born August 20, 1943, and Karen Kropp, born January 22, 1945, were
married June 7, in Buchanan, N.D. They have three children: Kay born June 10,
1966, Brian born August 26, 1968 and Aaron, born December 6, 1980. The Kropps
moved to Selfridge from Pingree, N.D. in September of 1973 after purchasing the
Jerome Feist farm. They farmed here until December of 1978 when they sold their
farm and moved to Flasher, N.D. where they live now.

Picture - Keith, Kay and Brian Kropp.

Karen writes, "We will never forget the deep snow and blocked roads, the winter
of 1977-78. We had started building a new home the fall of 1977 and the weather
caused real problems with this project. Our daughter, Kay, was able to attend
school because of the gracious hospitality of Stanley and Kathy Hepper. She
lived with them for the most of that winter. We hope the Selfridge community
will always maintain it's friendliness."
Keith and Karen Kropp

Picture - Shirley Krosch. Taken 1948.

SHIRLEY A. KROSCH
Shirley was born at Sisseton, S.D., the daughter of the late Fredrick and
Elizabeth (Wood) Krosch. She is from a family of four brothers and five sisters
of which she is second to the youngest.

She moved to Shields, N.D. in 1922 and from there she moved to Selfridge with
her parents in 1927. She started school in Selfridge with Helen Budnick as her
first grade teacher. She had numerous other teachers through her eleven years
in school but Miss Budnick was the most remembered for her kindness to all her
pupils. Shirley finished her schooling in

Dickinson, N.D. where she also attended several months at Dickinson State
College.

After returning to Selfridge, she taught country school in the Meisel School of
the Lincoln District, in the Goehring School of the Walker District, in School
Number 2 of the Golden Wealth District and also in the White Bird District.

Her greatest joy in teaching was seeing the smiling faces of her students. The
thing that saddened her was when she had to correct a student for the wrong he
had done.

In 1978-79 she worked as a teachers aid at the Fort Yates school along with
Marian (Kraft) Keller and Mrs. John Howard. Shirley's vacation during the
summer months were spent with her sister Cecelia and her husband Hayden Bailey,
on a small farm five miles east of Selfridge. She is still living there at the
present time. Her hobby is working with farm animals and she enjoys horse back
riding.
Shirley Krosch

Picture - Adam and Rose Laintz.

ADAM AND ROSE [MATHERN] LAINTZ
Adam Laintz was born on February 22, 1925 at Brisbane, N. Dak. and is the
fourth child and the first son born to Max and Benigna (Gross) Laintz. He came
to Selfridge, along with his parents and two sister, in 1921. He attended the
Golden Wealth School, which was located one mile south of Selfridge and after
his eighth grade graduation, he worked in the CCC Camp in the Black Hills area.

Adam married Rose Mathern, daughter of Stanislous and Elizabeth (Schwengler)
Mathern of Solen, N. Dak. Rose was born January 25, 1918. After their marriage,
they lived on a small farm, which was located a fraction of a mile west of the
present Frank Silbernagel farm and they lived there for three years. In 1942,
they sold their farm machinery and a few personal belongings and moved to
Vancouver, Washington where Adam worked in the Kaiser Shipyards during World
War II and received thirteen citations for outstanding welding. He also served
in the National Guard at this time. After the war, he started working with
building contractors and was a cement finisher for 36 years. Adam and Rose have
a family of seven children. They are both retired and are still living in
Vancouver.
Eva Kelsch

Picture - Back: The Dan Laintz family. Back: Jerome, Geneva, Wit Wilfred, Rose,
Dan, Dan Jr., Kathleen. Front: Lauri, Vera.

DANIEL AND ROSE [KRAFT] LAINTZ
Dan was born in Selfridge, N.D. to Max and Benigna (Gross) Laintz on July 9,
1922. He grew up in the Selfridge area and farmed and ranched here all his
life. On October 17, 1944, Dan married Rose Kraft in the St. Philomena Church.
Rose is the daughter of John R. and Augusta (Schneider) Kraft and was born on
May 16, 1924 in Selfridge. At one time, Dan and Rose lived west of Selfridge,
then in 1951 they moved into the Village of Selfridge and in the latter part of
1952 they moved a few miles north of town on the "old Stricker" homestead.
Their son, Jerome and his family, are living on the family farm at the present
time.

Nine children were born to Dan and Rose; two of them died in infancy.

Kathleen Marie [Laintz] Hauck is the oldest of the seven living children. She
was born on May 1, 1945. She married Don Hauck of McLaughlin, S.D. son of
Christ Hauck and Molly Walker. They have four children and presently reside on
a farm east of McLaughlin, S.D.

Daniel John Jr. was born on November 6, 1947. On June 1, 1968 he married
Patricia Froelich of Selfridge, the daughter of Mike and Elizabeth (Kraft)
Froelich. Dan and Pat have four children and they are living in Denver,
Colorado where Dan is employed with "Martin Marietta" in Denver.

Geneva Agnes [Laintz] Green was born on February 1, 1950. She married Bernie
Green (deceased), son of Everett Green and Arlene Briggs, on December 4, 1972.
Geneva and Bernie had two children and Geneva is presently living in Arvada,
Colorado.

Wilfred Adam was born on February 18, 1954. On September 5, 1975 he married
Roberta Guthrie, daughter of Wayne and Sally (Brace) Guthrie of Lisbon, N.D.
Willie and Roberta have two children and lived in Selfridge for four years
before moving to Rifle, Colorado, where they now reside.

Jerome Gregory was born on March 16, 1957. He married Jayne Fischer, daughter
of James Fischer and Edith Stapert of McLaughlin, S.D. on July 31, 1977. Jerome
and Jayne have two daughters and they live on the family farm northwest of
Selfridge.

Vera Dorothy was born on August 18, 1962. She is employed with "Hamilton Test
Systems" and is presently living in Tucson, Arizona.

Laurie Ann (Laintz] Walker was born on January 25, 1966. She married Matthew
Walker, son of George and Ruby (Buechler) Walker on February 16, 1985. They are
presently living in Williston, N.D.

Besides farming, Dan served on the ASC Board, the Farmers Union Board and the
Sioux County Farmers Union and the Selfridge School Board. He helped organize
the Rural Selfridge

Fire District #1 and is a member of the St. Philomena Catholic Church, the
Knights of Columbus and has served as a Grand Knight of that organization.
Dan and Rose Laintz

Picture - Jerome and Jayne Laintz family.

JEROME AND JAYNE [FISCHER] LAINTZ
Jerome Laintz was born and raised in the Selfridge area. He is the son of
Daniel and Rose (Kraft) Laintz of Selfridge. In July of 1977 he married Jayne
Fischer daughter of James and Edith Fischer of McLaughlin, S.D. Jerome and
Jayne (Corlene) moved onto the family farm located 2-1/2 miles northwest of
Selfridge to continue the farm and ranching operation along with his father.
They are both active in many community organizations and both enjoy helping the
community. Two children were born to this union:

Jamie Danyel born December 12, 1977 and Jessica Dawn born June 8, 1980.
Jayne Laintz

SISTER MARY DANIEL O.S.B.
Dorothy J. Laintz was born on February 25, 1913 at Brisbane, N. Dak. and is the
third child born to Max and Benigna (Gross) Laintz. She came to Selfridge,
along with her parents, one sister, and one brother, in 1921. She attended the
Golden Wealth School, which was located one mile south of Selfridge.

She entered the Sacred Heart Convent in Yankton, S.D. on June 6, 1929. When she
made her professional vows, she chose the name Sister Mary Daniel in honor of
her maternal grandfather and her younger brother. She taught schools on Indian
Missions in Stephan and Chamberlain, S. Dak. and on July 3, 1982 she celebrated
her Golden Jubilee as a Benedictine Nun.

Picture - Sister Mary Daniel O.S.B.

She is very artistic and experienced seamstress and has designed many church
vestments. She has made several that are being used in Selfridge, McLaughlin,
S. Dak., Bismarck, N. Dak., Hollywood, California and Washington D.C. Sister
Mary has been employed at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S. Dak. for the
past twenty years.
Eva Kelsch

Picture - Debbie and Frank Landeis

FRANK AND DEBRA [ISZLER] LANDEIS
Frank was born July 27, 1953 and is the son of Pete and Tillie (Braun) Landeis.
Frank attended school in Fort Yates, then entered the United States Army in
July of 1970. He served in Baumholder, Germany and was discharged February of
1975. Frank married Debra Iszler on July 26, 1975 at Selfridge, who is the
daughter of Elden and Mildred (Imhoff) Iszler and was born July 29, 1956.

After their marriage, Frank and Debbie made their home in Selfridge where Frank
is employed by the Village of Selfridge as a law enforcement officer. They have
three children, Melinda born 1978, Dustin born 1982 and Sheena born 1984.
Debbie Landeis

No matter how many times you fail - you are not a failure until you blame
someone else.

Picture - Tillie and Pete Landeis.

PETE AND TILLIE [BRAUN] LANDEIS
Pete Landeis, Jr., the son of Pete and Perpetua (Seigel) Landeis, Sr., then of
Timmer, N.D. was born on May 5, 1927. Tillie (Braun) Landeis was born on
January 4, 1929 to Zacheus and Katherine (Mosset) Braun of Linton, N.D. The
Landeis were married on June 25, 1947 in the St. Philomena Church of Selfridge.
They have farmed the last thirty years, five and one-half miles north of the
town of Selfridge. Tillie is a member of the Saint Philomena Alter Society.
They have four children and nine grandchildren.

Darlene [Landeis] Aman was born on February 26, 1948 and is a graduate of Fort
Yates High School. She married Larry Aman, the son of Gustave and Mary (Freize)
Aman and they have two children, Dana and Jason and are presently living in
Mobridge, S.D.

Kathleen [Landeis] Harsche was born December 1, 1950 and is a graduate of Fort
Yates High School. She married Emanual Harsche, Jr., the son of Emanuel and
Wanda (Tegge) Harsche. They have three children, Lee, Tracy and Shelly.

Frank Landeis was born on July 27, 1953 and is also a Fort Yates High School
graduate. He married Debbie Iszler, the daughter of Elden and Mildred (Imhoff)
Iszler.

Julie Ann [Landeis] Tuntland was born on February 9, 1961 and is a Selfridge
High School graduate. She married Jeff Tuntland, the son of Douglas and Imogene
(One Hawk) Tuntland. They have one daughter, Tasha and are presently living in
McLaughlin.
Tillie Landeis

ROBERT AND MALETTEA [WALKER] LANTER
Maletta was born June 15, 1921 at Selfridge, the fifth child of George Sr. and
Rosina (Goehring) Walker. Maletta is often called "Mel" by her friends. She
remembers her father as being a very hard worker and a strict disciplinarian
who extolled the virtues of his church and the Bible. Her mother was also a
very hard worker who made her own soap, among other things and was an excellent
cook. Maletta was often chosen by her father, to do the outside chores because
she was heavier than her older sister Rose.

Picture - Robert and Maletta Lanter family.

She attended school at Walker School No. 2 through the eighth grade. Once she
helped her brother Sam tie up the school teacher with a rope because the
teacher was always flirting with a student and gave this student excellent
grades even though the girl was not that smart. When they weren't working or
attending school, which was not very often, they found time to swim in the dam
below the home place, or went sledding or ice skating on home made equipment.

One day Maletta got a spanking from her dad because he thought she took his
money, but she had not. Another time she took a table fork and enlarged the
holes in the salt and pepper shakers and then blamed her brother Chris for it
in order to get even with him. Christ got the spanking in that instance. Every
fall her mother's parents would make the trip from Herried, S. Dak., that
everyone waited for, and would bring pink mint candy with them.

In the late thirties and early forties, things were rough, in those days, with
very little to do. Aunt Bertha, her mother's sister, was visiting from Idaho
and took Maletta, at age 24 to Idaho to find work in July of 1945. She found
work as a dish washer at the mess hall at Gown Field in Boise. One day a good
looking soldier threw some dirty dishes at her and she threw them right back at
him. She thought that maybe she had over-reacted and offered the soldier a dish
of ice cream. Bob was his name. He was a Corporal in the 424th Army Air Force
Unit. He soon asked her for her address and she told him that she was staying
with her Aunt Bertha. After work she had second thoughts about Bob and decided
to catch the bus to Napa to do some shopping. However, when she returned, Bob
was still waiting on Bertha's steps for her and they decided to go to the
movies. Apparently, Maletta was irresistible to Bob, because he was engaged to
another girl at the time.

Sixteen days later on August 30, 1945, they were married at the home of
Reverent J.F. Kendrick. They wanted to go to the rodeo that day but tickets
were $6.00 and they didn't have that much money. They had to go back to work
the next day. Maletta did not tell Aunt Bertha about the wedding and gathered
up all the newspaper, clipping the legal notices out so Bertha would not find
out. But, Aunt Bertha found them in a letter that Maletta was mailing to Helen
Mattson in Selfridge.

Robert. M. Lanter was born May 19, 1920 in Paris, Kentucky and is the son of
Floyd A. and Elizabeth (Allen) Lanter. He was honorably discharged and was sent
back to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, for separation in September of 1945, after
four and a half years in the Army. Maletta returned to Selfridge where here was
slight disfavor about marrying "an Englishman". Bob - returned for Maletta and
they went to Marion, Indiana to live with his parents in November of 1945. They
returned to Selfridge in February of 1946 and Bob went into the well drilling
business with Maletta's oldest brother, George. They lived with her brother,
Phillip and his wife Lois, on the former Leslie and Erman Ewers farm that
George had bought. Maletta always had a liking for salesmen and when their
first son was born, she felt sure he would be one. Bob bought six quarters of
land from George and in 1947 it was a good year for wheat. Bob and Maletta took
their money and bought an old grainery from George and moved it on the farm
land and remodelled it.

At last they had a place of their own to call home. The home was completed in
late fall of 1947 as the first snows fell. Their second son was born that fall.
1947 was the only good crop year they had. The winter of 1949-50 was terrible
and a third son was born in 1950. The roads were still blocked with deep drifts
and Maletta had to be flown out to the Mandan hospital by Scott Collis.

They had had enough and after talking with Bernie Berg from Dunn Center, who
was visiting with the Mattsons, about the good well drilling up north, they
traded the six quarters of land back to George for a well rig. An auction was
held in September of 1951. The 12 head of milk cows sold for $350 each and the
calves brought another $100 each; just enough to pay off the mortgage and their
bills.

A fourth son was born in November of 1951. Drilling was good in Dunn County and
after living in a couple of rented houses a new home was purchased for $3,500.
The house has just been remodelled when it was partially burned in a fire in
1955. Bob and George drilled many water wells for the government on the Fort
Berthold Indian Reservation during 1954-55 when a lot of people were relocated
because of the new Garrison Dam. A fifth son was born in May of 1956.

The winters were long and cold. Many nights were spent playing pinnochle or
hunting rabbits for grocery money. A lot of ice fishing was also done. Deer,
ducks and pheasant were also hunted for meat.

Drilling slackened in 1957 and the house, completely paid for, was deeded back
to Don Dillenger and the Lanters moved west. Bob found work the first day as a
truck driver. Maletta worked also in a chicken processing plant. After saving
enough for a down payment, a new home was purchased in August of 1959. Bob
tried to get back into well drilling in 1964 and moved back to Mott, North
Dakota. This venture did not work out well and the Lanters once again returned
to the Portland area in 1965 with very little. Bob continued to drive, first
for Rose City Transit and later for Phil Transfer, until his early death on
April 27, 1974. He is buried in the Military Cemetery near Portland, Oregon.
Maletta continues to provide child care services for some of her grandchildren
and for others. Bob and Maletta have five sons. Floyd G. Lanter was born
September 10, 1946 and married Diane Lee Kardasz of Michigan. Floyd served in
the U.S. Navy as a radioman and also with the Central Intelligence Agency as
administrative officer. At the present time he is self- employed with Lanter
Brothers, Inc. and Cascade Excavating Inc. They live in Oregon and have two
children, Brian and Danielle.

Kenneth Robert Lanter was born September 30, 1947 in Selfridge, N. Dak. He
married Beverly Faye Leach of Oregon. They were married in 1969 and currently
live in Oregon where Ken is owner of Cascade Excavating Inc. and Lanter
Brothers, Inc. Beverly works as a personnel administrator for Kaiser Foundation
Hospitals. They have two children, Jeffrey and Lisa.

Gerald Dean Lanter was born April 13, 1950 in Selfridge, North Dakota. He
married Shirleen D. Landing. They live in Troutdale, Oregon where Gerald is
employed as a mechanic for Standard Steel of Portland and Shirleen works as a
secretary for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. They have two children, Brandon, and
Shari.

Clinton Dale Lanter was born November 20, 1951 in Dunn Center, North Dakota. He
married Denise Ann Mooney in 1973 and they are now living in Oregon where
Clinton is employed with Fleming Foods and Denise works for Pacific Northwest
Bell. They have two children, Renee and Justin.

Robert Allen Lanter was born May 2, 1956 at Dunn Center,  North Dakota. He
married Stephanie Anne Peairs and they are presently living in Oregon where
Robert works for Thompsons Columbia Pacific Adjustors and Stephanie is a
beautician.
Maletta Lanter

Picture - L to R: Lauinger family taken 1984. Richard, Margaret, Judy, Sharon,
Tom, Joe.

THOMAS AND MARGARET [WINGERTER] LAUINGER
Thomas Damion Lauinger moved to Selfridge from Strasburg, N.D. and here is
where he started several businesses including a dance hall and a beer tavern.
It was also in Selfridge that he met Margaret Wingerter, the young daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Wingerter. They were married in 1932. To this reunion were
born Joseph, Richard, Thomas, Sharon and Judy. The family moved to Alameda,
California during the war years where Tom took employment at the U.S. Naval
base. In 1947 they returned to Selfridge and purchased the Palace Hotel from
Ann and Bob Coyle. It became a family operation. Tom Lauinger passed away in
1965.

In 1969, Margaret married Lloyd Smestad. They built a home in Selfridge, both
having retired from their businesses. They continued living in Selfridge and
wintering in Arizona. Lloyd Smestad passed away on October 28, 1984 and
Margaret continues to make her home in Selfridge.

Joe and Dee Lauinger live in Aberdeen, S.D. and have two married daughters,
Jody Patronik and Dixie Ford. Richard and Gloria Lauinger reside in Aberdeen,
S.D. They have two sons, Brett at home and Neal married. Tom and Judy Lauinger
live in Scottsdale, Arizona and have three sons, David, Paul and Michael.
Sharon is married to Mike Holsinger and they live in Sarasota, Florida and have
three children, Jeff, Jamie and Joseph. Judy Lauinger Stevens lives in Phoenix,
Arizona.
Joe Lauinger

Picture - Margaret and Lloyd Smestad.

Picture - Robert Lund family.

ROBERT AND VERNA [KRAUSCH] LUND
Robert Lund was born in 1922 at Mobridge, S.D. to Lester and Elizabeth (McCay)
Lund. He lived 3/4 mile south of his present location from his birth to ten
years old. His father moved because he bought more land and had better
buildings. Robert and family are living on the home place at the present time.

Robert says, "The worst drought that I remember was in 1936 and also there were
the most grasshoppers then. When I compare farming to when I first started, it
seems like ends were easier to meet then. Although production wasn't as big,
your dollar bought more. When I started farming in the 40's and 50's, less
people went out of business than today's time. I remember the flash flood in
1966, when the four mile went way over the banks and flooded fence lines and
broke up about ten rods of highway. Cattle were bawling for their calves, as
they were separated from their mothers. We could hear the water rushing from
our yard."

Robert married Verna Krausch in 1963 at Valley City and they have one son named
Lester who was born on July 2, 1976 and is living at home. Terry Arp lived with
them for about six years. He was the son of Robert's sister, Loretta and now
lives at Steele, N.D. We have foster children living with us, and the number of
children varies. The most we had at one time was twelve.
Robert Lund

WARREN AND EVELYN [PETERSEU] LUND
Warren is the son of Lester and Elizabeth (McCay) Lund. He married Evelyn
Peterseu in 1951 in the Selfridge Assembly of God Church. Warren farmed and
ranched in the Selfridge community all his life and after his marriage, he
started his own ranch eight miles east of Selfridge in 1952. He worked for the
ASCS and was County Assessor.

Warren and Evelyn have eight children.

Larry was born in 1954. He married Judy Allen from Abingdon, Illinois where
Larry is a pastor. They have two sons.

Gene was born in 1956 and married Cheryl Schock of Elgin, N.D. Their 5-1/2
month old baby girl died in March of 1984. He has been a trucker in the oil
fields in Dickinson, Williston, Watford City, and Utah for a number of years.

Allen was born in 1957. He married Bernice Martin of Huff, N.D. They have a
three year old daughter and live in rural Mandan where Allen is a foreman on
the Wachter Cattle Ranch.

Picture - Evelyn and Warren Lund

Arlene was born in 1958 and she married Carl Erdahl. They live in Mobridge
where she is employed as a bookkeeper for the Mobridge Medical Center and works
for Western Peace Officers Supply.

Arlen was born in 1959 and is employed at Husky Industries in Dickinson.

Wilfred was born in 1960. He married Mary Madeene of Dickinson and is employed
at Husky Industries. They have a one year old son.

Bonnie was born in 1962 and she completed a Data Processing Course at the
Bismarck Junior College.

Donna was born in 1963 and she married Brian Johnson. They have a one year old
daughter and live in McLaughlin, S.D. where he is employed in the bowling alley
and has various other jobs. She is employed at Coast to Coast.

Warren and Evelyn remember many blizzards, tornadoes, prairie fires, and one
bad flood, which flooded their pastures. A man drowned in their pasture in the
flood of 1974.
Evelyn Lund

JOE A. AND KATIE [MONOLOVITZ]  MATHERN
Joe is the son of Stanislaus and Elizabeth (Schwengler) Mathern and was born at
Napoleon, N.D. on June 21, 1916. He married Katie Ann Monolovitz on October 25,
1945 at Solen Sacred Heart Church. She is the daughter of Matt and Anna
(Schank) Monolovitz and was born January 19, 1926 at Selfridge.

Picture - The Joe Mathern family. Back: Janell, Jill, Betty Ann, Daryl, Holly.
Front: Donna, Loree, Joe, Katie, Mike.

Joe and Katie lived sixteen miles north of Selfridge and a mile east of Highway
6 in Section 15-132-82. This is the original Mathern farm and ranch. Katie
writes "We bought the farm from Joe's parents in 1951 and sold the farm to our
son Mike, in June of 1976. Mike is a third generation to be living on this
farm. His grandparents came to this farm in 1927 and lived there for 17 years
before we moved on the farm and remained there for 32 years.

While we were living in Selfridge, Joe was supervisor of the ASC Committee for
four years and a board member of the Farmers Union Oil Company for seventeen
years. He is a charter member of the board of directors of the Five Star Cheese
Plant in 1964. He was the secretary of the cheese plant until 1981. In 1976 we
retired and moved to Mandan, N.D. where we are living at the present time. We
are the parents of eight children.

Betty Ann [Mathern] Erickson was born May 14, 1946 and graduated from Fort
Yates High School in 1963. She married Jerry Erickson on September 2, 1964. He
was born December 24, 1940 and is the son of Sofus and Stella Erickson. They
live at Harvey, N.D. where Jerry works for the railroad and Betty is an Avon
Consultant. They have four children, Sada Jea, Jerry Sofus, Kenneth Joseph and
Jayme Kay.

Donna Jean [Mathern] Schillereff was born February 13, 1949 and is a 1967
graduate of Fort Yates High School. She married Ronald Schillereff on October
11, 1981. They have one daughter, Sarah and they are making their home in
Dallas, Texas where Donna is teaching at the University and her husband Ronald
is a banker.

Daryl T. Mathern was born May 11, 1952 and graduated from Fort Yates High
School in 1970. Daryl served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1973 then attended
Mary College until 1975. He married Mary Ann Schlenker on August 8, 1975. Mary
Ann is the daughter of Edwin and Hilda Schlenker and was born November 8, 1952.
They live at Worland, Wyoming where Daryl is an X- Ray Technician at
Thermopolis Hospital and Mary Ann is a social worker. They have two children,
Kristopher and Brandon.

Michael Joseph Mathern was born August 25, 1953 and is a 1972 Fort Yates High
School graduate. He married Cindy Fitterer of Bismarck. Cindy and Michael are
farming and ranching on the home place sixteen miles north of Selfridge. They
have four children, Lisa Ann, Stephanie Jo, Joseph Alexander and Lynn Marie.

Picture - Daryl Mathern family.

Janell Kay Mathern was born March 27, 1958 and graduated from high school in
1977. She lives in El Dorado, Arkansas where she is attending school and
working part-time.

Holly Ranae Mathern was born December 28, 1959 and lives in Bismarck, N.D.
where she works for A.A. Builders. She is a 1978 graduate of Mandan High
School.

Loree Lynn Mathern was born July 28, 1963 and is a 1981 High School graduate.
She lives in Bismarck with her daughter Amber Kay.

Jill Norlene Mathern was born April 26, 1966 and graduated from Mandan High
School in 1984. She lives at home with her parents in Mandan and works for Ohms
restaurant and as a clerk at the Townhouse Hotel.

Picture - Mike Mathern family.

Picture - Betty Ann [Mathern) Erickson family.

JOHN AND HILDA [LAINTZ] MATHERN
Hilda (Laintz) Mathern was born to Max and Benigna (Gross) Laintz on May 25,
1913, in a sod house in Brisbane, N.D. At the age of 5, her family moved to
Selfridge, N.D. where she spent her youth. At the age of 22, she met her true
love, John Mathern, son of Stan and Elizabeth Mathern from Solen, N.D.

Picture - Hilda and John Mathern.

John courted Hilda for 2 years and then they entered Holy Matrimony on August
6, 1937, in the Catholic Church in Selfridge, N.D. John and Hilda lived in
Solen, N.D. for 24 years and then moved to Gods Country at Ludden, N.D. In 1971
they moved and retired to Oakes, N.D., where they now live. Hilda is very
talented at quilting, crocheting and many other needle craft projects. Her
favorite pastime is collecting recipes and John likes to do string art. He
makes bird houses and many other wood projects and his favorite pastime is
reading and gardening.

John and Hilda spent one beautiful year together after their marriage and then
God blessed them with their first child, a little girl, which they named Marie.
After Marie, they were blessed with 12 more children, Patricia, Evangeline,
John Alvin, Daniel, Gerald, Victor, James, Victoria, Delphine, Nicholas,
Patrick and last but not least Joyce. They lost their first son to an unknown
disease at the age of six months. God has also given John and Hilda 37
grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
Hilda Mathern

Picture - Art Maxwell family.

ARTHUR F. AND MYRA [LAIB] MAXWELL
Arthur Maxwell Jr. was born on July 23, 1946 to Arthur Sr. and Grace H.
(Rudolph) Maxwell. He married Myra Laib on July 6, 1969. Myra is the daughter
of John Laib and Lorraine Neumiller.

Art and Myra moved to Selfridge in March of 1985, where he was appointed the
new Postmaster of Selfridge. They live in a double wide trailer north of the
Cheese Plant and originally lived in Bismarck where Art worked at the Bismarck
Post Office. Art served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the West Coast,
in Guam and in Vietnam.

Art and Myra have two children: Jamie Lynn born June 12, 1983 and Christopher
Logan born November 17, 1984.
Art Maxwell

ARCHIE AND ANNE [ROWELL] McGREGOR

Picture - Archie McGregor family.

Picture - Sons of Archie McGregor.

Archie McGregor, son of W.H. and Annie (Kreidler) McGregor was born in Grant
County North Dakota on October 5, 1913. He was educated in rural Grant and
Sioux County Schools. In 1931, he married Anne Marie Rowell, daughter of Sam
and Mary (Breiner) Rowell of the Shields area. They were married in Selfridge
by Father Boniface. In 1946, upon purchasing land from John Palmer, the family
moved to the Selfridge area. Later they bought the Ermon Ewers land from George
Walker Jr., where they raised cattle and sheep.

Anne taught school for several years in Sioux County, west of Selfridge. She
recalls the bad winter of 1949 and 1950. From the 9th of December until the 3rd
of April, the only mode of travel was by horse and sled. Neighbors came
together and hauled groceries and bottle gas from Selfridge with a four horse
team and a bob sled. Ranchers couldn't get to their hay stacks so the 5th Army
came with caterpillars and dozers to open roads and the ranchers were then able
to get to their feed.

The Archie McGregor family is a musical family and they all sing. Seven of them
play musical instruments. Only one, however, is making a career of music. Leon
has a son, Bud, that they hope will one day be a big star. Bill and Jim played
in dance bands, as did Archie.

Archie was later forced off the ranch because of ill health. The family then
moved to Ft. Yates, when Archie ran and was elected Sioux County Sheriff, a
position which he held for four years. One noteworthy event in Archie's life
was when he drove a stagecoach from Denver, Colo. to Deadwood, S. Dak. His
cargo was 10,000 silver dollars. This was to commemorate the 75th year of
Statehood of S. Dak. He died on August 9, 1971 in Staples, Minn. and Anne then
purchased a home in McIntosh, S. Dak. where she still resides. The McGregors
have ten children, fifty one grandchildren and forty five great grandchildren.

James McGregor married Evelyn Farstad and resides on a ranch north of Watauga,
S. Dak.

Leslie McGregor [Mac] served 10 years in the U.S. Navy during and after the
Korean Conflict, from 1952 to 1962. He is married to Verna Smith and teaches at
B.J.C. They live in McKenzie, N.D.

Leon B. McGregor is married to Bobbi Hawks and lives at Bedford, Iowa.

William H. McGregor is married to Karen Swayze. They also live at Bedford,
Iowa.

Anita [McGregor] Pal was the only one of the children to graduate from
Selfridge. She is married to Roman Koe Pal and is presently living in Wadena,
Minn.

Rosemary [McGregor] Magilke is a graduate of Fort Yates High School. She is
married to John Magilke and lives in Camp Crook, S. Dak.

Marlys [McGregor] Dablvang lives in Spearfish, S. Dak with her husband Dennis.

Ellen [McGregor] Hoemberg lives in Wilmar, Minn., with her husband Dennis.

Patricia [McGregor] Craft lives in Cushing, Minn. with her husband Loyal.

Trudi McGregor is unmarried and teaches in Weskan, Kansas.

Living on the prairies of North Dakota brings to mind a poem written by James
W. Foley. In part:

"There's a tie you can't discover
In the splendor of it's sky
It's just home to you forever
And I just can't tell you why."
Anne McGregor

GORDON AND MYRTIE [HALVERSON] McGREGOR
Gordon's parents, William H. and Annie J. (Kreidler) McGregor, came to Grant
County, north of McIntosh, S. Dak. At the time they settled there, in the
1890's, Mandan, N. Dak. was their nearest town to get supplies. Gordon was born
to them on May 14, 1910, number 6 in the family. By the year 1910, the
Milwaukee Railroad was built through the northern part of S. Dak. and many
towns were started through the area. McIntosh was then quite a boom town as
settlers flocked in to file claims.

Myrtie's parents, Ebert H. and Carrie (Hanson) Halverson settled on a claim in
the fall of 1910. Myrtie was born in a sod shanty, March 7, 1912 with her dad
as doctor and a neighbor lady as nurse.

Gordon and Myrtie received most of their education in rural schools. Gordon
went to high school in what was Brisbane, N. Dak. and attended college in the
winter of 1928-1929 at

NDSU in Fargo, N. Dak. Former Governor Art Link was one of his classmates.

On September 17, 1932, Gordon and Myrtie were married at McIntosh. Myrtie
writes, "We lived most of the time with Gordon's parents because his dad had a
heart ailment and had had several attacks. On July 2, 1936, Gordon's Dad passed
away suddenly in the night at the age of 63. This was during the dirty 30's and
making a living wasn't easy. The weather was hot and dry and the grasshoppers
ate anything that was green. Gordon's mother bought a house and moved into
McIntosh and Gordon and I stayed on the ranch until the fall of 1943. By then
we had a fair bunch of range cattle and some milk cows, plus a few horses. We
wanted a place of our own, so we bought a ranch 9 miles northwest of Selfridge.
There was a bachelor by the name of Joe Santabi living on the ranch at the time
and he had planned on retiring, so it fit into our plan for a home."

"Getting our children educated was a big problem. We had a rural school which
they attended until Sharon was in the third grade, when the school closed for
lack of kids. After that, we had to get them to school in Selfridge. Gerald
went to high school in Fort Yates for two years and Joan attended school in
McLaughlin, S. Dak. for one year. There weren't enough students at Selfridge to
maintain a high school all of the time. After a few years, there seemed to be
enough students to continue having a high school. The board only hired two or
three teachers to accommodate the need for the children's education. All the
Selfridge students received a good basic education and many of them went on to
college with no problem competing with students from larger schools."

"We saw many changes in the area in the last forty years, of which the first
was the coming of R.E.A., when everyone finally got electricity. Then came the
telephone that reached farms all around the country. Last, but not least, was
the coming of school busses to the all the rural areas. Our youngest son was in
the sixth grade when we first had bus service to the farms."

"One of the highlights of my life on the farm, was when we organized the first
Homemakers Club in the country. There had been a homemakers club in the area
years before that was called the Ridgeroad Homemakers. Those members had moved
away and perhaps some had passed away, but whatever the reason, it no longer
existed. We named our club Ridgeroad Homemakers and it became quite an active
club. We met once a month, rain or shine. The lessons were all new to us and we
really enjoyed them. We also helped organize the Ridgeroad Rancherette Girls 4-
H Club and the Leaf Creek Mixers Boys 4-H Club."

"My daughters learned much about sewing in 4-H -that I wasn't able to teach
them. Some of the girls leaders were Edith Cain, Pat Port, Gladys Morgen, Anna
Coyle and myself. Carl Meisel was the Leaf Creek Mixers leader for many years,
until his brother Martin, later took over the job. The Leaf Creek Mixers still
exists with a new generation of kids. Many ribbons and pins were earned by our
club members and we were very proud of them. The Leaf Creek Mixers is a mixed
boys and girls club now and is still very active, winning many awards."

"Gordon and I sold our ranch in the fall of 1966 and moved into Selfridge.
Gordon has been a school board member for a number of years when we lived in
the country. After we moved to town, he worked at several jobs, such as City
Marshall, Water Commissioner, and he also worked for Cedar Soil. He then
started to haul milk for the Selfridge Cheese Co., and drove a large transport
hauling milk from Elgin, Glen Ullin and Hebron, N. Dak. He retired in May of
1975, when he was 65 years old and passed away August 26, 1976 of cancer."

Gordon and I have six children:

Gerald served in the U.S. Army from March of 1958 to March of 1960. Most of his
service time was spent in Germany, where he bad been stationed. He later
married Wanda Jameson and they had four children. Gerald passed away suddenly
at his home in Missouri, February 8, 1980.

Joan married Donald Feist and have one son. They live in Selfridge.

Shirley married Robert Kraft and they live in Bellingham, Washington, and have
two grown daughters.

Janice married Jack Schneider and they have five children. They live in
Selfridge.

Sharon married Mickey Huber. They live on a cattle and grain farm east of
McLaughlin, S. Dak. and have four children.

Gordon Jr. married Frances DeChandt. They live in Flasher, N. Dak. where they
are both teachers in the Flasher Public School System.
Myrtie McGregor

Picture - The Gordon and Myrtie McGregor family.

Picture - The Al and Rita Meier family.

AL AND RITA [KACZMAREK] MEIER
Al was born December 2, 1950 at Elgin, N. Dak. and is the son of Christ and
Anna (Schaaf) Meier of Glen Ullin, N. Dak. Al's grandparents were Joe and Eva
Meier and Matthew and Florentine Schaaf of Glen Ullin. Al's dad still resides
on his farm 18 miles southeast of Glen Ullin.

Rita was born May 31, 1951 in Bowman, N. Dak. and is the daughter of Roman and
Josephine (Schaaf) Kaczmarek of Scranton, N. Dak. Rita's grandparents were Mike
and Katherine Kaczmarek of Scranton and Val and Barbara Schaaf of Bowman, N.
Dak. Rita's parents still reside on their farm 8-1/2 miles south of Scranton.

Al and Rita were married October 3, 1970 in Scranton. They lived in Bowman,
where Al worked on construction and also did carpenter work. They then farmed
at Carson for six years. In 1978, the Meier's left Carson and moved to
Selfridge, where they purchased the former Jerome Feist farm, located 16 miles
Southwest of Selfridge. Al is presently a member of the Selfridge School Board
and is on the Board of Directors of the McLaughlin, S. Dak. Co-op Elevator. He
is also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Rita is a Home Interiors
Displayer.

Al and Rita have three children: Tashal born August 27, 1972, Shayla born
October 14, 1977, and Kaylan born July 7, 1981. The Meier's have enjoyed living
in this vicinity and would like to wish everyone happiness and health. "With
every rising of the sun, think of your life as just begun."
Rita Meier

LEWIS MEISEL
Lewis was born on August 23, 1961 to Martin and Frances (Schwartz) Meisel. He
grew up in the Selfridge area on a ranch and farm west and north of Selfridge,
and was an active, 4-H member for eight years and participated in Farmers Union
Youth activities for eight years.

After his marriage in 1979 to Sandy Sandland, they lived in the trailer house
rented out by Peter Feist. Lewis then worked for the Soil Conservation Service
for four years. In 1981 they moved from Selfridge to Carson, N. Dak. and at the
present time, Lewis is making his home in Bowman, N. Dak. with his children:
Jeremie born on July 6, 1979, Joshua born on February 19, 1981 and Lee born on
April 1, 1983.
Frances Meisel

Picture - Lewis Meisel and children.

Picture - Fran and Martin Meisel

MARTIN AND FRANCES [SWARTZ] MEISEL
Martin was born to Lewis and Pauline (Dolderer) Meisel on March 31, 1931.
Martin's family moved to the Selfridge area in 1917 and Martin and his own
family continued to live and farm in this area until 1981. The family ranch was
thirteen miles west and two miles north of Selfridge.

Martin joined the Army from 1956-1958 and was stationed in Germany. In June of
1959, Martin married Frances in Grafton, N.D. in the St. John's Catholic
Church. Frances was born on October 14, 1935 to Frank and Mary (Boura)
Schwartz.  Martin and Fran were farmers and ranchers for 35 years until they
moved in 1981. Martin was also a 4-H member and leader for 29 years, was on the
school board for 15 years, served on the County Farmer's Union Board for six
years and is a member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus for the
past 35 years. Martin and Fran have one son Lewis who was born on August 23,
1961.
Frances Meisel

Remember every promise made and keep it to the letter.

Picture - Gladys and Bill Morgen with son Larry and family.

WILLIAM AND GLADYS [UPHAM] MORGEN
William Morgen moved with his parents, John and Nellie (Fitch) Morgen, from the
Warner, S.D. area to Shields, N.D. in 1920. After living there for a short time
the family moved to a farm south of Shields. William worked for his parents,
doing construction work, and for several area farmers. He married Gladys Upham
who, with her parents, A.J. and Cora (Dally) Upham, moved from the north
Shields area to a farm ten miles west and north of Selfridge in 1928.

Gladys writes, "We were married at McIntosh, S.D. on Nov. 25, 1935 and later
remarried at St. Philomena Church. We lived with my parents the first winter,
moving the following spring to an abandoned farm. Those were the years of
depression and dust storms. After putting in several crops that failed, we
moved to another farm. This continued until 1942 when we bought the Fred
Petchell farm that the Bank of N.D. has repossessed. We had cows and a four
horse team. Our son Larry was born in Nov. 1942 just before we bought the farm.

The next few years were hard work and few rewards. We farmed with horses and
milked our few cows. Bill had gotten four more horses to break so he drove a
four horse team to plow and I had a four horse team to seed and farm, and we
carried Larry with us. We did this until we were able to buy a new Z
Minneapolis Moline tractor.

One day, a few years later, our neighbor, Lewis Meisel, asked us if we wanted
to take 18 older Angus cows from him, and run them on shares, getting half the
calves. We kept the heifer calves for our share. We did this for several years,
building up a herd of good Angus cattle. In 1958 we remodeled and built onto
our house and in 1959 we built a new dairy barn. We then milked our cows (which
had increased in number to 20) by machine, selling milk to the local cheese
plant.

We had also acquired a few sheep which later increased to 120 head of ewes. We
continued working the farm and raising cattle and sheep, buying more land, as
the years went by. We built up more buildings on the farm and improved the land
through conservation programs. We made our home there for 35 years, then sold
our farm and retired, moving into Selfridge in November of 1977."

Bill served on the Walker School District, Pamplin Township Board and was
chairman of the ASCS for 18 years. He was also an honorary member of the
Knights of Columbus. Bill passed away Sept. 20, 1983. Gladys was an officer and
member of Ridgewood Homemakers, 4-H Club leader for 11 years, and served as a
member of the St. Philomena Alter Society. She enjoys bowling as a past time.
Bill and Gladys have one son Larry Dean
Gladys Morgen

Picture - Justin, Larry, Peggy and Brock Morgen.

LARRY AND PEGGY [STEGMILLER] MORGEN
Larry Morgen was born November 5, 1942 in Bismarck to William and Gladys
(Upham) Morgen. Peggy (Stegmiller) Morgen was born May 24, 1956 in Mandan to
Manuel and Frances (Scholl) Stegmiller. Larry and Peggy were married on April
27, 1979 in the St. Lawrence Church, Flasher, N.D. They have two sons: Justin
William born November 24, 1980 and Brock John born July 18, 1984.

Prior to their marriage Peggy worked for Mor-Gran-Sou Electric at Flasher for
four years. Larry was engaged in farming and ranching with his parents thirteen
miles northwest of Selfridge and in 1978, Larry built a farm up two miles west
of Selfridge where he and Peggy are now engaged in farming.

Larry served in the National Guards for six years, stationed in Fort
Leonardwood, Missouri. He has served on the boards of the Farmers Union Oil,
Sioux County Farmers Union, Betterment Housing, American Legion as Adjutant,
Knights of Columbus as secretary, ASCS County Committee and is also a member of
the Jaycees. Peggy is a member of the Prairie Rose Homemakers.
Peggy Morgen

ANTON AND ELIZABETH [KRAFT] MOSSET
Tony was born December 12, 1911 at Linton, N.D. He attended school in Emmons
County and was raised in that area until the age of 16 when he came to the
Selfridge community in 1926 with his parents. He is the son of Lorenz Sr. and
Regina (Giesinger) Mosset. Tony and his father built up the family farm from
scratch, located 16 miles west of Selfridge. The barn was built first, and the
family lived in a small shed beside the barn until the house was completed. The
first years were pretty rough with the crops not the best.

Elizabeth was born at Bowdle, S.D. and grew up in Trail City. She was born
November 1, 1915 and is the daughter of Peter and Rossina (Sahli) Kraft. At age
10 she came to John R. Kraft's farm here in Selfridge to help with the
children. John Kraft was an uncle to Elizabeth. She later got a job working for
Elsie Rott in 1934 while Elsie taught school. Elizabeth cooked the meals, kept
house and cared for the Rott's son and her wages were $4.00 a week.

Tony met Elizabeth Kraft at a local dance in Selfridge. After courting each
other for a couple of years, they were married

Picture - Geraldine, Tony and Elizabeth Mosset.

October 6, 1936 in the St. Philomena Church at Selfridge. Through the years,
all Tony and Elizabeth's children were baptized in this same church. They had a
big farm wedding, with lots of neighbors and relatives attending and both a
large dinner and supper was served in the house. The couple had no honeymoon.
The day after the wedding a large train load of straw bales arrived and the
couple hauled bales by wagon back to the farm.

After their marriage, they lived for a while with Tony's parents on the family
farm from October to June of the following year. Tony's brother lived on a farm
two miles west of his parents and when his brother sold out, Tony and Elizabeth
moved onto this farm. They started farming with four horses from Tony's dad and
a few pieces of machinery. They had four or five milk cows from home and they
were then in the farming business. This marriage had its start in the rough
years of the depression.

With the milk money they bought all their clothing and groceries. At that time
wheat sold for about 27c a bushel and a hundred pounds of flour sold for $1.98.
Coffee was 21c a pound and a pair of mens shoes were $1.98 also.

In 1937-38, Tony worked on WPA and received a $1.00 per day. That was a lot of
money in those days and a weeks wages could go a long way. They heated their
home with coal which was most economical for them as they had a coal vein
running through their farm. The coal was scraped from the vein with a scraper
drawn by horses and the coal was loaded onto a wagon by hand and hauled home.

Elizabeth writes "It was in 1943 when our tiny son, Roy, died of tuberculosis.
It was through our sons death that the doctor was able to diagnose Tony's
illness. Roy is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in St. Philomena. At this time
Tony had to leave our home and go to the San Haven Tuberculosis Sanitorium. I
felt like my world was failing apart. First my son, and then my husband."

"The first year after Tony left, I stayed on the farm with my brother Casper
Kraft and took* care of our farm with his help. We put in the crops and milked
the cows and this is what I managed for my children. Prices were still high at
this time. We paid 29c for 10 pounds of sugar and cigarettes cost 10c a pack
with Bull Durham costing 5c a bag. Many things were rationed and could only be
bought with coupons because of the war. Along with the farm income I raised a
big garden and did a lot of canning for the major portion of our groceries."

"In the fall of the year, I moved into Selfridge. Where we lived in the country
there was no school and no buses and I had two children ready for school by
now. Almost immediately upon moving to town, I had to make the important
decision by myself of buying a home. We still live in the home I bought then."

"Eighteen months after Tony left, he returned home, but he had to go back to
the sanitorium every month for a check-up. He remained home until 1952, when he
went to Minneapolis for surgery and one-fourth of his lung removed. He steadily
improved and since that time he gets along very well. Through these years we
still farmed. We rented out the farm for about three years and then we
continued to farm by ourselves while still living in town. Tony always said it
was better for him to drive for the farming business rather than to have the
children drive for school.

In 1966 we remodeled our home and built on a garage. We continued to raise a
big garden, which we both enjoy. In 1975 we turned the farm over to our
youngest son, Edward. We continue to help him with the farming but are retired.
We are the proud parents of five children.

Frank Mosset was born 1937 in Selfridge, N.D. He is a graduate of Selfridge
High School. After graduation he attended BJC for one year and then worked for
Howard Bigger and Walker's Well Drilling. He married Elaine Campbell September
15, 1961. He has three children, Charles Frank, Wade Steven, and Cindy Marie.
At the present time he is living in Rapid City, S.D. where he is working for
Hardy Salt Company as a salesman. He also has a small side business called
Black Hills Advertising.

Charles Mosset was born November 4, 1942 at Selfridge. He is a 1958 graduate of
Selfridge High School. He entered the U.S. Air Force on July 7, 1958 and took
his basic training at Amarillo, Texas. He left for Japan in December of 1958
and returned in December of 1959. He was then stationed at Shaw Air Force Base
in South Carolina until his death. He died on December 29, 1961 in a car
accident.

Roy Mosset was born September 6, 1942 and died as an infant on July 16, 1943.

Geraldine Marie Mosset was born June 15, 1947. She attended Selfridge schools
and graduated in 1966. She also attended Dickinson State College for one year.
At the present time she is living in Bismarck, N.D. and works for the Bismarck
Telephone Company.  Edward Mosset married Verna May Sandland the daughter of
Richard and Eileen (Morgen) Sandland.
Elizabeth Mosset

Picture - Frank Mosset family.

These are the good old days we will be longing for a few years from now.

Picture - Edward and Verna Mosset family.

EDWARD AND VERNA [SANDLAND] MOSSET
Edward Mosset was born October 9, 1952 to Tony and Elizabeth (Kraft) Mosset.
Verna Sandland was born May 12, 1956 to Richard and Eileen (Morgen) Sandland.
They were married August 11, 1973 in the St. Philomena Catholic Church in
Selfridge. After they were married they lived in a mobile home behind the Cenex
Station for three years and then moved to the Tony Mosset farm sixteen miles
west of Selfridge. Ed has been engaged in farming and ranching for the past
eight years. They have two children, Shannon Lee born January 7, 1974 and Kris
Aron born May 11, 1979.
Verna Mosset

Picture - The John Mosset family: Gloria, John Jr., John, Roger, Dorothy,\
Carol, Geraldine.

JOHN AND DOROTHY [JOCHIM] MOSSET
John Mosset is the son of Ferdinand and Magdalina (Richter) Mosset and was born
on June 3, 1928. Dorothy is the daughter of Jake and Katie (Laintz) Jochim and
was born on September 1, 1930. They were married July 19, 1949 in the St.
Philomena Church in Selfridge.

John was born and raised on a farm six miles west of Selfridge where he farmed
for himself until 1956. John and Dorothy moved into Selfridge where John worked
for Paul Schell at the Farmer's Union Co. until 1973, then went to work for the
North Dakota State Highway Dept., where he is presently employed. Dorothy has
been the cook for the Selfridge Public School system for the past 14 years.

John and Dorothy have five children. Gloria Jean was born on April 15, 1950.
She married Doug Chapman of Mobridge, S.D. and they are presently living in
Arkansas. They have two children, Marnie and Jacky. Geraldine [Sis] was born on
April 18, 1951. She married Larry Pleinis of McLaughlin, S.D. and they are
presently living in Mobridge. They have two children, Sheray and Weston. John
Jr. was born April 4, 1952. He owns and operates Johns Super Valu in Selfridge
and is single. Roger Dale was born on September 18, 1953. He married Brenda
Kahl of Shields and they live in Selfridge where they own and operate the R&B
Lumber Co. They have three children, Corey, Trent and Derek. Carol Ann was born
on October 3, 1956. She married Robert Wingerter of Selfridge and they are
presently living on the Joe Mosset farm west of town. They have five children,
Kary, Shonda, John, Mike and Bryon.
Dorothy Mosset

Picture - John Mosset Jr.

JOHN MOSSET JR.
I am a 1970 graduate of Selfridge High School and was born and raised in
Selfridge. I am the son of John Sr. and Dorothy (Jochim) Mosset. In high school
I played basketball and was on the track team and on weekends and after school
hours I worked at Smestad's Super Valu.

After graduation, I attended vocational technical school for being a chef. When
I returned, I found employment at the Pelican Inn at Fort Yates, North Dakota
as head chef for two years. At the same time, I was also working for Lloyd
Smestad in his store here in Selfridge. He approached me one day, about
purchasing the store. I didn't have much time to think about it and three
months later the deal was completed.

I realize my store is one of the main pivotal business places in our small
community and it has been extremely interesting. Small town life is slow and
easy, exactly the way I am. I do believe in supporting and working to build my
community into a prosperous town. I belong to the Selfridge KC Club and am a
member of St. Philomena Church.

On weekends, I enjoy boating, fishing, snowmobiling and watching TV. One thing
I really look forward to is my annual, hard earned vacation to Las Vegas. It is
a relaxing time far away from my business and spending leisure time with my
friends. Coming from a large family and being a bachelor, holidays are a noisy
day of fun.
John Mosset Jr.

Picture - The Joe Mosset family. Back: Jolene, Jacolyn, Marie. Front: Theresa,
Joseph.

JOSEPH AND THERESA [KRAFT] MOSSET
Joe was born September 29, 1923 to Ferdinand and Magdaline (Richter) Mosset. As
a young lad, Joe always had to help on the farm. He liked to go hunting
jackrabbits, skunks, coyotes, etc., and it was his job to herd the cattle on
his parents farm. In those days he had to farm with horses and would have five
horses hitched to the plow. Sometimes the plow would hit a rock and Joe would
fly in the air and very seldom would he come back down on the plow seat where
he started from.

In 1943, Joe began to see a lot of a certain girl named Theresa Kraft. Since
they both liked to dance so much, they were seen at all the local dances. As
was the custom then, Joe would want to treat Theresa to a hamburger after the
dance, but, alas-hamburgers were a luxury and money was very scarce. Theresa
was aware of Joe's plight and always tried to make it easier for him, even if
she was terribly hungry.

On November 8, 1944, Joe and Theresa were married in the St. Philomena Church
at Selfridge. Theresa was born September 16, 1924 and is the daughter of Peter
and Pauline (Jochim) Kraft. They made their first home with Ferdinand Mosset
for five years, helping with the farm etc. During this time, their oldest
daughter, Marie was born.

In 1947, they bought their own land about one mile east of Ferdinand's farm,
and began looking for a house to move onto their land. In 1949 they finally
purchased an old school house, moving it onto the spot where they wanted to
live, and proceeded to make it look like a home. They lived in that house for
five years. During this time they farmed and milked cows, selling the cream and
milk. They also raised lots of chickens and pigs.

In 1954, they had someone build a new house for them, but they finished the
inside themselves, taping, painting, etc. This is where Joe got his first taste
of carpenter work. After that, Joe started to do taping jobs in other houses
and finally he was building other homes.

Over-night you might say, Joe bought the Merchant Lumber Yard in Selfridge in
1966. Theresa and the girls had been holding down the fort at home, but now
they sold their cows,

discontinued farming, and all started working at the lumber yard. Joe traded a
trailer house for a new home which he had built for someone and the family
moved the trailer onto the lumber yard property. They lived in two homes for
two years, but when it got so confusing that Joe had to call home every night
to see where they were spending the night, they sold the trailer and built
themselves a new home in Selfridge in 1972.

They were in the lumber yard business for 14 years. In 1978 they decided to
quit building homes and do only what Joe and Theresa could do by themselves.
They also have been doing more farming since 1970. They enjoy fishing and
playing cards with their friends. Even though they have had a very busy life,
the family ties have always remained very strong. Joe and Theresa are the
parents of three daughters.

Marie [Mosset] Timpe was born March 3, 1946 and was raised on the family farm
located five miles west of Selfridge. She is a 1964 graduate of Selfridge High
School and graduated from Bismarck Junior College in 1966. She married Ronald
Timpe on October 26, 1968. He is the son of Wallace and LaNelle (Kessler)
Timpe.

Marie and Ron lived in Bismarck at first, where Ron taught at St. Mary's High
School and Marie worked for the Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife
Department. After several more moves, the family is now living in Grand Forks,
North Dakota where Ron is employed with the University of North Dakota Energy
Research Center and Marie is active in church and school activities. They have
five children, Miranda, Genaya, Alexandra, Chrisanne, and Brenden.

Jacolyn [Mosset] Berger was born October 17, 1960. She is a graduate of
Selfridge High School and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Dickinson
State College. She married Donavan Berger on June 4, 1983. At the present time,
they are living in Bismarck, where Jacki is a registered nurse at Med Center
One and Donavon is a certified cement mason. They have one son, Kyle Joseph
born August 29, 1984.

Jo Lee Mosset was born January 24, 1963 at Selfridge and graduated from
Selfridge High School in 1981. She attended Dickinson State College for two
years and graduated in June of 1983 with an Associate Degree in Office
Clerical. She is presently living in Bismarck and working as a secretary for
the Offices of Youth Ministry and the Office of Liturgy for the Diocese of
Bismarck.

Marie (Mosset) Timpe

Picture - Marie [Mosset] Timpe family.

Picture - Lorenz Mosset

LORENZ MOSSET
Lorenz was born in Emmons County in 1916 and came with his family to Selfridge
in 1926. He is the son of Lorenz and Regina (Gesinger) Mosset and grew up on
his father's farm located 17 miles southwest of Selfridge. After the death of
his father in 1941, Lorenz took over the farm and started farming on his own
and raising cattle. He continued his farming operation until 1982 when he
retired and moved into Selfridge. He leased his land to his nephew, Ed Mosset,
until the sale of his farm in 1983. Lorenz is still making his home in
Selfridge, living next door to his brother Tony Mosset.

Lorenz is a member of the Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club and the K.C.
Club and has served as a past member of the Selfridge Betterment Club. For the
past several years he has enjoyed a trip to Las Vegas during the winter months
with a few of the other young bachelors around town.
Lorenz Mosset

Picture - The Roger Mosset family. Back: Roger and Brenda. Front: Cory, Derek,
Trent.

ROGER AND BRENDA [KAHL] MOSSET
Roger was born in McLaughlin, September 18, 1953 to John Sr. and Dorothy
(Jochim) Mosset. He attended the St. Philomena Grade School and the Selfridge
High School where be was very good in athletics. In 1971-72 he was named to the
Cannonball All Conference for his basketball skills, and he still holds the
school record for the discus throw. After graduation in 1972, he went to work
for Fisher Sand and Gravel for five years, as a heavy equipment operator.

Brenda Kahl, daughter of Zachaus and Helen (Dirk) Kahl of Shields, attended
Leahy Grade School and St. Gertrudes High School, where she also was active in
sports. After graduation in 1977, she moved to Bismarck and went to work for
Dakota Fire Insurance.

Roger and Brenda were married in May of 1978. They lived on the old Donald
Schaeffer farm, one mile north of Selfridge, for six months and then moved into
a trailer home on main street in Selfridge where they currently live. Brenda
worked for John's Super Valu until August of 1979 when their first son, Cory
was born. Then on March 13, 1981 Trent was born and Derek came along on
September 7, 1982.

Roger worked for Joe Waliser Construction until April of 1981 when he purchased
the Mosset Lumber Yard and named it R&B Lumber. Roger and Brenda now have a new
Lumber Yard, which Roger built himself.
Brenda Mosset

Picture - Stanley Mosset family. Taken about 1959.

STANLEY AND HELEN [KRONBERGER] MOSSET
Stanley Mosset, the son of Lorenz and Regina (Geisinger) Mosset, was born June
12, 1914 in Emmons County and came with his parents to the Selfridge area in
1926 to live sixteen miles west of Selfridge. Helen Kronberger, the daughter of
John R. and Gertrude (Grundhauser) Kronberger, was born west of Selfridge on
November 15, 1918. She attended Selfridge Public Grade School and High School.
Rose Prewitt was her first grade teacher.

Stanley and Helen were married October 1, 1940 in St. Philomena Catholic Church
at Selfridge, N.D. They lived sixteen miles west of Selfridge for one year and
then moved to their present location, two miles east of Selfridge in 1941.
Helen says, "A big disaster that we had on the farm was when a barn, milk
house, milking equipment and pigs were lost when the barn burned down on July
16, 1980. We had a new barn and milk house built in 1981."

Stanley joined the Knights of Columbus Club of Mandan in 1943, then transferred
to Selfridge after they formed their own club. He became the first Grand Knight
of Club No. 4705 of Selfridge from December 1958 through June, 1961. The KC's
of Selfridge did a bang-up job on Saturday, July 8, 1944. On this day, a large
crew of men and trucks graveled the road in front of the Catholic Church and
Parsonage. They covered the entire block with about three or more inches of
gravel which was hauled from Fort Yates. Since Reverend Father Victor Heinen
was away at the time, the men felt it the best time for a real surprise when he
returned.

Stanley was also a trustee of St. Philomena Catholic Church in 1943 for several
years along with Alex Fleck. He was a 4-H leader from 1953 to December of 1966.
He was on the Farmers Union Oil Station Board and the Farmers Union County
Board for years until his death. Stanley and Joe Kraft did a "Legislative Fly
In" for Farmers Union to Washington D.C. in the 60's. He also worked for the
ASCS for years and was a farmer for thirty-two years. He was elected to the
Selfridge School Board from 1944 to 1948. Stanley passed away on July 15, 1972.

Helen joined the Christian Mothers Society of St. Philomena Church when it
began in 1943. She was one of the first officers. "One of our first big fund
raising jobs was a bingo and card party and lunch in the Catholic Church
basement on Sunday evening, January 16, 1944. We made $174.00 for the club
which was a lot of money at the time. We also had a food sale for the Church
Society at the Becker Confectionery on Saturday, July 22, 1944. This also went
very well." Helen also belonged to the Prairie Rose Homemakers Club from the
early 50's until the late 60's when the club disbanded.

Stanley and Helen Mosset had five sons during their 32 years of marriage.

Wilfred D. Mosset was born December 25, 1942. He attended grade school at the
St. Philomena Grade School and also attended Selfridge High. He is a graduate
of Fort Yates High School. Wilfred married Lenora K. Bonagofsky and they have
four children.

Milton T. Mosset was born March 30, 1946. He attended St. Philomena Parochial
School and is a 1964 graduate of Fort Yates High School. Milton enlisted in the
Army on September 24, 1964. The three years he served, he was stationed in
Germany for fifteen months, then Okinawa and was discharged in 1967. Milton
married Norma Dockter, the daughter of Adam J. and Dolly Dockter on July 5,
1969 in the St. Philomena Church at Selfridge. Milton is presently a salesman
for Builders Supply of Bismarck. He and Norma have two children, Jason Michael
and Tiffany Nicole and they are presently living in Bismarck.

Darrell S. Mosset was born August 15, 1952. He went to school at St. Philomena
Parochial school and St. Bernard's Grade School of Fort Yates. He is a 1970
graduate of Fort Yates High School. Darrell has a B.A. Degree in Agriculture
from NDSU of Fargo and he is now back in college working for a major in Soil
Science and is presently an Agronomist for Central of West Fargo.

Myron D. Mosset was born November 11, 1954. He attended St. Philomena Parochial
School and St. Bernards Grade School of Fort Yates. He is a 1972 graduate of
Fort Yates High School. Myron received a degree in drafting from the State
School of Science at Wahpeton and did drafting for the State Highway
Department. He is presently in building construction in Denver, Colo.

Dean P. Mosset was born July 5, 1956. He attended St. Philomena Grade School
and St. Bernard's Grade School of Fort Yates. He graduated Salutatorian of his
class in 1974 from Fort Yates High School. Dean attended college at North
Dakota State University of Fargo and at the present time he is doing cabinet
work in Denver, Colo.
Helen Mosset

It is almost impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the
inside.

Picture - Wilfred Mosset family.

WILFRED AND LENORA [BONAGOFSKY]  MOSSET
Wilfred was born to Stanley and Helen (Kronberger) Mosset on December 25, 1942.
Lenora was born to Tony Bonagofski and Katherine Wuitschick on August 22, 1943.
They were married on October 9, 1965. Wilfred is a lifelong resident of
Selfridge and Lenora moved to Selfridge in May of 1962 from Centralia, Wa. They
have been farming and ranching for the past thirteen years on Wilfred's
homeplace, which is 2-1/2 miles east of Selfridge. They reside in Selfridge and
their house is located 1-1/2 blocks south of the Super Valu Store.

Farming and ranching were not the only things Wilfred and Lenora ventured out
to do. In 1963, one year after Lenora moved to Selfridge, she and her sister,
Rosemary, managed the Bonagofski Cafe that was owned by their father. In 1970,
Wilfred and Lenora bought the Mosset Dairy Store and ran it for two years. At
the present time, Lenora is the clerk at the Selfridge Post Office, since July
of 1981 and also works at the Cheese Plant as culture maker, along with being
secretary. Wilfred also drives the milk truck when he is needed.

Lenora has served as president of the Town and Country Homemakers, president
and treasurer of the Sioux County Homemakers Council and treasurer of the
Christian Mothers. Wilfred served in the National Guard from June 1964 to June
1970. He was a 4-H leader for several years, held offices in the K.C. Club, the
Sportsmens Club, the Pioneer Auto Club of Bismarck and was president of the
Sioux County Farmers Union. Presently, Wilfred and Lenora are Presidents of the
Selfridge and Shields Square Dance Club.

They have four children: Karen was born on October 17, 1966 and married Clay
Schaeffer on October 20, 1984. Clay is the son of Don Schaeffer and Violet
Litzau. Clay and Karen reside on a farm nine miles east of Selfridge. Brian was
born October 14, 1969. Robert was born on January 24, 1975 and Deborah was born
on October 15, 1984.
Lenora Mosset

GREGORY AND DAWN [SIGFUSSON] OVA
Gregory Ova and Dawn Stacy Ova moved to the Selfridge area in 1984. Greg was
hired by the Selfridge Public School to teach the 5th and 6th grades and to
coach grade school basketball and also served as elementary principal. They
live in the main floor apartment of the Walker Apartment house.

Greg was born on January 5, 1961. He spent the majority of his growing up years
in Crystal, N.D. His parents are Richard and Doris (Stoppleworth) Doll and
Gordon Ova. He has been in the Army National Guard for six years. He has been
teaching and coaching for two years; one year in New England and one year in
Selfridge.

Picture - Greg and Daum Ova.

On June 30, 1984, he married Dawn Stacy Sigfusson in the Gardar Pioneer
Lutheran Church at (rural) Gardar, N.D. Dawn was born on December 3, 1961. She
is originally from Gardar, N.D. and her parents are Thorstein and the late
Kathryn (Flahagan) Sigfusson. She has been a substitute teacher in the
Selfridge Public School system for this past year.

Greg is a member of the Jaycee Club and he also is President of the Selfridge
School's Education Association.
Dawn Ova

Picture - Florence and Alfred Pack.

ALFRED AND FLORENCE [SPRAGUE] PACK
Alfred William Pack was born to Alfred Pack Sr., and Anna (Loger) Pack on
October 11, 1916. The Packs are originally from Shields, North Dakota and moved
to Selfridge in 1932. Alfred Jr., entered the U.S. Army in 1945 and was
stationed at Fort Ord, California and was discharged that same year. Florence
Isabel (Sprague) Pack was born to Bob Sprague and Ann Denham on May 27, 1920.
The Sprague's moved to Selfridge form Rock Rapids, Iowa in 1930.

Alfred and Florence were married on November 5, 1938 in McIntosh, South Dakota.
While living in Selfridge, the Packs lived directly south of the old Palace
Hotel and Collis Implement. Alfred was custodian of schools for approximately
thirty-five years and Florence was a bookkeeper for Farmers Union Co-op for
approximately twenty years. Florence passed away in December of 1979. They were
both active in community affairs.

Alfred moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in March of 1982 and is still living
there. He returned to Selfridge to attend the 1981 All School Reunion and was
crowned the "King" of the 1981 All School Reunion. Alfred and Florence have
four children:

Alfred Pack Jr. was born April 29, 1940 and married Geraldine Warren, daughter
of Julia and Bob Warren. They have three children, Kevin, Tonya and James.
Alfred served in the U.S. Army and Air Force from 1959-1982 and is presently a
broadcast technician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Robert Pack was born April 29, 1940 and married Janice Gutman and they have
three children, Tara, Robert and Bradley. Robert Sr., is a sales representative
for Economic Laboratories in Louisville, Kentucky. He entered the Army in 1959
and was discharged in 1962.

Gloria [Pack] Walker was born October 20, 1941 and married Herman Walker, the
son of John and Magdalina (Bickel) Walker. They also have three children,
Gayle, Tammy and Kelly. They are currently living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
where Herman is manager of the South Dakota Cement Plant and Gloria is a
homemaker.

Terry Pack was born on October 18, 1945. He and his wife Shirley are presently
living in St. Louis, Missouri and have one child, Shannon. Terry is a
serviceman for Economic Laboratories.
Alfred Pack

Picture - The Randy Pfitzer family: Randy, Jessica, Lavonne, Robin.

RANDY AND LAVONNE [SANDLAND] PFITZER
Randy was born on August 13, 1954 to Norman and Rena Lou (Lippeth) Pfitzer and
graduated from Mobridge High School. Lavonne was born on February 22, 1952 to
Richard and Eileen (Morgen) Sandland. She went to grade school at Goose Camp
and graduated from the Selfridge High School. She worked in a retirement home
in Mobridge for one year after graduation and then moved to Pierre and worked
for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for one year. After that she transferred
back to Mobridge.

Randy and Lavonne were married on October 20, 1973 at Mobridge, S.D. After
their marriage, they lived in Mobridge, where Randy worked for Vojta Furniture
and Lavonne continued to work at Bell Telephone. They moved to Bismarck in 1974
where Randy is employed at Melroe and also is self-employed with Big "ll"
Carpet Installation. Lavonne continued working with Northwestern Bell until
their break up of the company and now works with AT&T Communications as a
telephone operator.

They have two daughters, Jessica and Robin.
Lavonne Pfitzer

Picture - Back L to R: Donna, Barbara, June. Front: Muriel and Willar Plush.

WILLARD AND MURIEL [NULTEMEIER] PLUSH
Willard and Muriel Plush were married November 30, 1941 in Sturgis, S. Dak.
Willard was born in Bismarck on April 28, 1914 to William and Mary (Krausch)
Plush. Muriel's parents are Hans W. and Helen M. (Wagy) Nultemeier of McIntosh,
S. Dak. Muriel was born February 2, 1923 at Java, S. Dak. and received her
education in McIntosh.

Muriel writes, "We lived on the homestead of Willard's parents nine miles west
of Selfridge, raising wheat and black angus cattle. In 1944 we moved northwest
of McIntosh, having purchased the William Prindaville farm, but continued
farming some land west of Selfridge. In the spring of 1949, we moved to Idaho,
having purchased a farm in the Boise Valley. Willard raised registered quarter
horses and raced them on the tracks.

We have been members of the Kuna Kave Riding Club for thirty four years and
still hold offices. We are also members of several other horse associations.
Willard still has horses and continues to farm. I was employed by the State of
Idaho Department of Employment as an accounting technician and supervisor in
the Employer Accounts Bureau. While employed, I served as State President of
the International Association of Personnel of Employment Security, president of
the Mixmasters Speech Club, chairperson of the Historian Committee for fifteen
years, and many other chairperson spots. I have retired after thirty years and
I and Willard are involved with the Old Time Fiddlers and play at many shows
and functions. Willard plays the banjo, mandolin, guitar, and other string
instruments while I play the accordion, base guitar and my favorite, the wash
tub base.

Three daughters complete our family, June, Donna and Barbara. I recall Si Umber
taking me and "baby June" home in a bobsled because the snow as fence post high
on the country roads. The summer before in 1943, was the big prairie fire and
150 men from the Selfridge area were out fighting it. Looking north from our
farm it looked like the whole world was on fire.

Our visit "back home to Selfridge" every year or so is a time we look forward
to. It is always nice to chat with friends and relatives. Willards brother,
Ralph, lives near McLaughlin and my mother lives in Mobridge. We enjoy visiting
with the George Walker Jr. family, Si and Rose Umber, George W. Walker family,
the John Walker family of Bismarck, the Collis', Simon and Maudie Dillman and
many others whom Willard grew up with.

Our daughter June [Plush] Grenz lives in Boise and has three children, Shannon,
Pamela and Michael. Donna [Plush] Woodall lives with us and is employed here is
Boise. Barbara [Plush] Van Pelt lives in Texas. All three girls were expert
horsewomen, winning many trophies, and competing in many queen contest, shows
etc.
Muriel Plush

JOSEPH AND JANICE [ROEDER] POLANSKY
Joseph Peter Polansky was born October 29, 1934 to John and Susan (Arth)
Polansky. Janice Roeder was born October 3, 1936 to Fred and Esther
(Medenvaldt) Roeder. Joe and Jan were married September 10, 1956 in Lidgerwood,
N. Dak. In 1971 the Polansky's were transferred from the elevator in Lidgerwood
to begin work in the Selfridge area. While in Selfridge they lived north of the
City Park until 1976.

Both Joe and Janice were active in several organizations in the Selfridge
Community. Joe was on the City Board, was President of the Betterment Club and
was Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Jan was in the Christian Mothers
Society and held the office of Secretary for the Betterment Club.

The Polansky's are presently living in Mandan, where Janice has been a head
waitress for 7-1/2 years, and Joe has been a grain elevator manager for the
past 15 years. Joe and Jan are the proud parents of one son and six daughters:

Joseph Frederick was born November 11, 1957. He is in the Air Force and is
stationed at Grand Forks, N. Dak.

Debra Sue was born June 25, 1960. She married James Hoon, son of Joe and Ann
Hoon. They live in Gillette, Wyoming where Jim is a carpenter. They have four
children, Eric, Kenneth, Juli and Christina.

Lynn Marie was born March 26, 1963. She is married to Kenneth Hoon, son of Joe
and Ann Hoon. They live in Mandan, N.D. where Lynn is a waitress and Kenny is a
carpenter They have two children, Josie and Lauranda.

Michelle Ann was born June 8, 1965. She is married to Robert Tetzloff, son of
Rueben and Vi Tetzloff. Michelle and her husband also live in Mandan, where she
is a waitress and Robert is a truck driver. They have a son Robert Jr.

Lisa Marie was born July 12, 1966. She married Michael Schneider, son of Jack
and Janice Schneider. They presently live in Gillette, Wyoming where Michael is
employed in the oil fields. They have a daughter Jeannie.

Janelle Marie was born March 20, 1969. Susan Kay was born June 23, 1970.
Janice Polansky

We can't all do big things in this life on earth-but we can all do little
things in a big way.

Picture - Standing: Donald and Pat Port. Seated L to R: Audrey, Harriet,
Charlotte, and Sharon.

DONALD AND PATRICIA [WRIGHT] PORT
Donald Port, the only son of Fred and Mabel Port, was born in Sioux County in
1918. Because of the fact that there was no local high school, Donald attended
the Benson County Agricultural High School at Maddock. He served in the
infantry for four years, during World War II, and returned to Sioux County in
1946 where he began gradually taking over the Port ranch.

In 1947 he married Patricia Wright of Solen. She had served in the WAC during
World War II, spending most of her time in a signal corps personnel office in
the Pentagon.

Donald and Pat both served on the old Porcupine school board. Pat served on the
Fort Yates school board for sixteen years, after the two districts merged. She
worked with the county superintendent, to bring library service into Sioux
County and drove the Sioux County Bookmobile for a number of years. Donald
served as director on the Mor Gran Sou Rural Electric Board for seventeen
years, before retiring from that board five years ago. Don and Pat were the
Sioux County nominees in 1984 for the Great American Family award. They have
four daughters.

Charlotte [Port] Archambault married Wyman Archambault of Fort Yates. They are
living in Fort Yates where Charlotte is attending Standing Rock Community
College and Wyman is the head mechanic for the BIA. They have four children.

Sharon Port lives in Grand Forks, North Dakota where she is an accountant for
Simmons Advertising of Grand Forks.

Harriet [Port] Kellerman married Jeff Kellerman of Sartell, Minnesota. They are
making their home in Sartell where Harriet teaches at a Christian school in St.
Cloud and her husband, Jeff teaches and coaches track at Sartell High School.

Audrey [Port] Boger married Ed Boger. They are living at Almont, North Dakota
were Ed teaches and coaches at Almont High School and Audrey also teaches and
coaches. Audrey was named Coach of the Year in District 30 in 1983 and in 1984
her girls won the District Basketball Championship.
Don and Pat Port

Picture - Kay and Daniel Bauer and Rose Powell.

ROSE MARIE [JOHNER] POWELL
Rose Marie Johner was born on May 25, 1944. Her parents were Pius Johner and
Ardice (Krosch) Johner. She married Daniel Bauer and they have two children.
Kay Annette Bauer born January 16, 1965 and Daniel Scott Bauer born October 10,
1970.

Rose works for the Selfridge Nutrition Program as their cook and formerly for
Joes Lounge as a waitress. Rose, formerly lived in Mandan, N.D. until she moved
back to Selfridge in 1978 to work for Tony Gratz in the Wishing Well Bar and
Steak House.
Rose Powell

MICHAEL AND NYLA [HOON] REIKER
Nyla Jean, the daughter of Joe and Ann (Waliser) Hoon, was born August 28, 1958.
Nyla writes, I graduated from Selfridge High School in 1977. My husband, Mike
Reiker is the son of Ben and Ramona (Berg) Reiker of McLaughlin, S. Dak. and
was born August 22, 1956. On June 30, 1977, Mike and I were married by the
Justice of the Peace in McIntosh, S. Dak. Shortly after our marriage we moved
to Bison, S. Dak. where Mike was employed as a farm helper. While living in
Bison our first child, a daughter, was born. We named her Jessica. Jessica was
born December 17, 1977. On August 13, 1979 our only son Daniel was born.

We later moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where Mike was employed as an oil worker.
In Gillette, our last child was born, Justina on November 27, 1981. In 1981, we
moved back to Selfridge. Although Mike was unemployed at the time, we felt a
smaller town was a better place to raise our family. Mike is now employed at
the Selfridge Cheese Company and I am a housewife. We rent a home one block
south of main street. Our oldest daughter is in the first grade.
Nyla Reiker

Worry is like a rocking chair, it keeps you busy but doesn't get you anywhere.

GAIL ROGERS
I am a former math teacher of Selfridge and am presently living and teaching in
Fargo. Most of my memories are of school activities such as the basketball
games, chaperoning dances, school carnivals, backwards day, the school's
newspaper, etc. We were fortunate to miss a couple days of school, due to a
blizzard. I quite vividly remember my former students and am curious to see the
changes that have occurred during the last few years.

In the fall of 1981, the school board had to hire three different Social
Studies teachers, before one of them had the courage to remain in Selfridge. I
participated in several pinnochle card parties, held at Joe's Bar and the
Wishing Well, sponsored by the C.P.A. to raise money for the school. Another
fundraiser was the donkey basketball game. One winter, a bowling league was
organized on a video game machine in Joe's Bar; (when you don't have the real
thing you have to improvise).

A funny incident that happened while living in the George Walker's apartments,
was the morning when water came running into our bathroom. At first, my
roommate, Laurel Olson (former Sioux County Economist) and I thought a water
pipe had broken, but soon discovered that our upstairs neighbor, Marian Keller,
had just overflowed her bathtub. Also remember the wild parties my downstairs
neighbors, Dave Dillman and Don Warren, used to have. Lastly, I remember
Selfridge being blessed with many single eligible men.

My philosophy of life is that each person should set goals for his life, so he
won't wander through life aimlessly. Decide what you want and go for it! A
favorite quote of mine is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".

I just completed a NASA application to get a chance to be the first teacher in
outer space. When I see you in 1986 maybe that dream will have come true!.
Gail Rogers

HARRY AND MARLYS [FUCHS] ROHR
Harry Rohr was born May 17, 1940 to George and Elizabeth (Krug) Rohr. Marlys
Fuchs was born May 31, 1944 to Wilbert and Leona (Achtenberg) Fuchs. They were
married January 30, 1962 in St. Henry's Catholic Church in Regent, N. Dak.
Harry has been working in the cheese making business as well as being manager
for twenty one years. They came to the Selfridge area from Lefor, N. Dak. where
Harry had worked in the cheese plant. They arrived in Selfridge, October 13,
1967. Harry and Marlys lived in the Larry Kelsch home until November 26, when
they moved into the Grant Krebs home. While in Selfridge, Harry was a member of
the Knights of Columbus, where he was Grand Knight. They moved to Dickinson, N.
Dak. on June 1, 1982.

The Rohr's have six children: Kim Jerome born January 10, 1963, Kip John born
February 4, 1964, Kinda Joan, born January 5, 1965, Kijra Jane, born October 4,
1967, Kiji James born September 18, 1970, and Kivan Joseph born January 4,
1977. Kim was the only child to graduate from Selfridge High School.
Marlys Rohr

Remember every kindness done to you whatever its measure.

You'll live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.

JOHN AND BONNE KAY [WELLS] ROSENCRANS
John Marshall Rosencrans was born on August 31, 1957 to Alfred and Judy
Rosencrans. Bonnie Kay was born on June 25, 1957 to Erwin Albert Wells and
Regina Mae (Flye). They were married on November 29, 1983 at Fort Yates, N.D.
John is originally from Towner, N.D. and Bonnie is from Carson, N.D. They moved
to Selfridge in August of 1982 where John was a ranch hand for Pete and Don
Feist on the Feist Cattle Ranch, which is four miles west and two miles north
of Selfridge.

Their children are: Shawn David Wells born on February 28, 1976, Chad Alfred
Rosencrans born on May 1, 1979, Mitzi Regina Wells born on November 26, 1977,
Christy Ann Rosencrans born on September 10, 1981 and Candi Kay Rosencrans,
born on February 14, 1984.
John and Bonnie Rosencrans

Picture - Pauline Sandland

ANDREW AND PAULINE [BERTSCH] SANDLAND
Andrew was born June 15, 1889 in Estelline, South Dakota, the son of Ole and
Julia Sandland. He moved to Kintyre with his brother Henry, and later in 1917
they moved to a farm southeast of Selfridge. Andrew farmed together with his
brother for about 12 years before his marriage to Pauline Bertsch in December
of 1929. Pauline was born March 14, 1906 in Russia and is the daughter of John
and Selma (Feist) Bertsch.

After Andrew and Pauline were married, they moved to the farm where their son
Andy, now lives at the present time. The farm is located southeast of Selfridge
on highway 6. Here is where their children were born and raised. They all were
educated in the country school of Goose Camp located 2 miles east of their
farm. Andrew and Pauline were good customers of the Selfridge business
establishments and attended church in Selfridge at the Congregational Church.

Pauline and Andrew retired in 1963 and purchased a home in McLaughlin, South
Dakota. Andrew passed away in August of 1971 at age 82, and Pauline continues
to make her home in McLaughlin. They are the parents of seven children.

Bernice [Sandland] O'Donnell married Mark O'Donnell and they are presently
living in Gillette, Wyoming where Mark works for a trailer firm. They have four
children, Mike, Karen, Patti and Lisa.

Eddie Sandland married Betty Hall and they are living in San Jose, California
were Eddie is employed as a carpenter. They have two children, Jody and JoAnn.

Andrew Sandland married Roselyn Whitesell. They are currently making their home
on the family farm southeast of Selfridge. They have four children, Virginia,
Kellen, Wade and Wayne.

Doris [Sandland] Thunder married James Thunder. They live at Middleborough
Manitoba, Canada where Jim manages a Middleborough, marina. They have six
children, James Jr., Tim, John, Kenny, Wendy and Sherrie.

Jane [Sandland] Lassle married Donald Lassle and they are presently living in
Rapid City, South Dakota were Donald is employed as a truck driver. They have
two children, Vicky and Doug.

Virgil Sandland lives in McLaughlin, South Dakota and works on the family farm
for his brother, Andy.

Eugene Sandland lives in McLaughlin, South Dakota with his mother.
Pauline Sandland

Picture - The Andrew Sandland children: Virginia, Kellen, Wade and Wayne.

ANDREW AND ROSELYNN [WHITESELL] SANDLAND
Andrew and Roselynn (Whitesell) Sandland were married on February 22, 1972 in
McLaughlin, S.D. They have four children.

Andrew is one of seven children born to Andrew and Pauline (Bertsch) Sandland
of rural Selfridge. He was raised on the homestead nine miles southeast of
Selfridge and attended a country school located at that time two miles east of
their place. He took possession of the home place after his dad's retirement in
1963. Roselynn was one of eight children born to Charles and Racheal (Buckley)
Whitesell formerly of Wakpala. She is a 1964 graduate of Wakpala High School.
Prior to her marriage to Andrew, Roselynn attended business college at the
School of Commerce in Aberdeen, S.D. in 1969-70. After completing one year of
secretarial school, she was employed for two years with the Public Health
Services of Fort Yates and McLaughlin.

The Sandlands are all actively involved in their church where Andrew is Branch
President and Priesthood Holder. Roselynn is a Second Counselor to the Branch
Relief Society President and also give Mother Education and Home Management
Lessons. Kellen is a Seminary student and also teaches

Primary Class. Virginia is a former Seminary student and one of the church's
pianists. Recently ordained deacons, Wayne and Wade are also Priesthood
bearers. They are proud members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints.

The Sandlands were also the Cedar Soil Conservation winners for Sioux County in
1983. The Sandland children are involved in 4-H and take part in the Sioux
County Achievement Days in Selfridge. Andrew and Roselynn both operate the
ranch where they currently raise Salers cattle. They are members of the
American Salers Association, American Simmental Association, N.D. Stockgrowers
Association, and Lakota Stockmen Association. Roselynn is currently a board
member of the Sioux County Extension Board, Secretary for the Corson County
Extension Board, President of the Standing Rock Extension Board and a leader of
the Junction Recruiters 4-H Club.

The Sandland children are as follows:

Virginia Lee born April 6, 1965. She graduated from McLaughlin in 1983 and is
presently attending Black Hills State in Spearfish, S.D. She will be a junior.

Kellen Rae born May 4, 1967. Kellen and Virginia attended the Goose Camp
country school for three years, one year in Fort Yates and later transferred to
McLaughlin. Kellen will be a freshman at Northern State in Aberdeen, S.D. at
the 1985 fall semester.

Twin boys Wade Clark and Wayne Anthony born October 25, 1972. They are
presently attending the McLaughlin School.
Roselynn Sandland

LEONARD SANDLAND
Leonard was born on May 15, 1932 to Elias and Helga (Gravning) Sandland. He
married Sylvia Noisy Hawk in 1962 in Mobridge. He went to Goose Camp School and
attended high school in McLaughlin.

He took over his parents farm and farmed for several years before moving to
Selfridge. He left the farm because he didn't have enough pasture land to run
all the cattle. After moving to Selfridge he was employed at the Selfridge
Cheese Plant and drove a milk truck for eight years. He says, "One experience I
had while driving was when I got stuck near Jochim Cope and had to spend the
night. That was a bad year for snow in 1978-79. I quit work in 1979 due to
multiple sclerosis and I haven't been able to work for the last 15 months. I
went to Grand Forks for a year for therapy.

I am living in the Missouri Slope Nursing home now and have been in and out of
the hospital and the nursing home for five years. I spend most of my time
watching T.V., reading and listening to the radio."

Leonard and Sylvia have five children. Lois is living in Colorado Springs and
married Tom Bennett on February 23, 1985. She went to Mary College and is
working in Colorado Springs. Dallas is a construction worker in Colorado
Springs. Sandra lives in Colorado Springs and was married to Lewis Meisel, son
of Martin and Fran Meisel. They have three sons, Jeremy, Joshua, and Lee.

Mike lives in the Selfridge area and works as a farm hand on the Frank Umber
farm. Marlys goes to school in Colorado Springs.
Leonard Sandland

Forget each kindness that you do as own as you have done it.

Picture - The Marvin Sandland family. Back: Kevin, Keith. Front:
Marvin, Charlotte, Troy.

MARVIN AND CHARLOTTE [MARTIAN] SANDLAND
Marvin is the son of Richard and Eileen (Morgen) Sandland and was born June 14,
1943. Marvin attended Goose Camp Grade School and McLaughlin High School, from
which he graduated. Charlotte is the daughter of Jacob and Angeline (Keller)
Martian and was born January 1, 1946. Marvin and Charlotte were married June
27, 1964 in Glencross, S. Dak. That year they moved to Selfridge, where Marvin
began working for the Soil Conservation Service as a technician for two years.

In July of 1966, the Sandlands moved from N. Dak. The blizzard of 1966 was one
of the reasons they decided to leave the state. They presently live in Lyndon,
Washington where Marvin has been employed for the past 16 years as a pile
driver and a carpenter. The Sandland's have three sons: Kevin born July 16,
1965, Keith born June 30, 1967 and Troy born June 4, 1970.
Charlotte Sandland

RICHARD AM EILEEN [MORGEN] SANDLAND
Richard and Eileen were married in Solen by Justice of the Peace on October 24,
1940. Richard was the son of Clarence and Alma (Gorder) Sandland and Eileen was
the daughter of John and Nellie (Fitch) Morgen.

After their marriage, Richard and Eileen lived on a farm one and a half miles
west of their present farm for the first ten years. In 1950, they moved to
their present location southeast of Selfridge on Highway 6.

Richard attended school at Goose Camp. This is the same school building that is
still standing today on Highway #6, two miles from the South Dakota border.
Eileen attended grade school in the Walker School District and high school in
Selfridge.

Richard writes, "Through the years, we have lived through many acts of God. The
one we remember most, was the year of 1952 in the month of February. During a
good old North Dakota blizzard, our daughter, LaVonne decided she wanted to
enter this world at home. Eileen's mother was living with us at that time, so
we did have some assistance.

Picture - Back: Verna, LaVonne, Darlene, Luella, Kathy, Marvin, Sharon. Seated:
Eileen and Richard Sandland.

My dad, Clarence Sandland, lived with us until his death in 1968. He was called
Pappy by all the grandchildren and friends. Seems like we have been farming all
our lives. A few years ago, we rented our land out and have retired. Since then
we have spent a lot of time fishing, visiting, playing cards. In the past, I
have served on the Goose Camp School Board, the Cedar Soil Board and also the
Selfridge Low Income Housing Board. Eileen spends many hours making quilts for
the family. We have seven children."

Sharon [Sandland] Hetterly married Larry Hetterly, the son of Art and Francis
Hetterly of McLaughlin, S. Dak. They are living at Sedra Woolley, Washington
where Larry works at a steel plant in Mt. Vernon, Wash. and Sharon works part
time at a local hospital. They have one daughter, Nola.

Marvin Sandland married Charlotte Martian, the daughter of Jake and Angeline
Martian of Trail City, S. Dak. They have three children, Kevin, Keith and Troy.

Kathleen [Sandland) Hepper married Stanley Hepper of Selfridge. They are living
in Selfridge and have three children, Bobbi Jo, Linette, and Wade.

Luella [Sandland] Wolfer married Jerry Wolfer, the son of Emons and Martha
Wolfer of McLaughlin, S. Dak. Jerry and Luella are living in Bellevue,
Washington where Jerry works for the New Vector Company and works throughout
the United States. They have two children, Shari and Julie.

Darlene [Sandland] Wilson married Danny Wilson of Rapid City, S. Dak. At the
present time, Darlene and Danny are living in Rapid City where Darlene works as
an operator for AT&T and Danny is an antique dealer.

LaVonne [Sandland] Pfitzer married Randy Pfitzer, the son of Norman and Rena
Lou Pfitzer of Mobridge, S. Dak. They have two children, Jessica and Robin.

Verna [Sandland] Mosset married Ed Mosset of Selfridge. Verna and Ed are making
their home on the Mosset family farm west of Selfridge. They have two children
Shannon and Kris.
Richard and Eileen Sandland

When you can think of yesterday without regret, and of tomorrow without fear,
you are on the road to success.

Picture - Alice, Billy and William Sandland.

WILLIAM AND ALICE MARIE [GROSCH] SANDLAND
William was born on July 15, 1909 at Toronto, S.D. He is the son of Elias and
Helga (Gravning) Sandland. He came by train to the Selfridge area, with his
parents in 1917 when he was just eight years old. The family rented a quarter
of land near William's uncle Clarence Sandland and lived in a tent until they
had their small home built. As a young man, he helped his dad on the family
farm. At that time, there was a young man with the last name of Mason, who
worked as a hired hand for his father. This man later was known as the father
of Governor Guy's wife. William's father had one of the first threshing crews
in the Selfridge area. William would drive the horses for the header box and he
also had to haul all the bathing and washing water from the creek for the
threshing crew.

William met his wife, Alice Marie Grosch, through his family. They were married
on January 28, 1945 at Selfridge. Marie is the daughter of Albert and Grace
(Bangle) Grosch. After their marriage, they moved to a small shack on their
present farm and set up housekeeping. The land they purchased belonged to the
county and was gotten for $500 a quarter. They continue to live on this farm
located southwest of Selfridge on Highway 6. They have two children.

Nila [Sandland] Olson married Richard Olson and they farm and ranch at Binford,
N.D. They have two children, Allan and Darrin.

Billy Sandland lives on the home place with his parents and helps with the
farming operations.
William Sandland

CLAY AND KAREN [MOSSET] SCHAEFFER
Clay is the second youngest child of Donald and Violet Schaeffer. He attended
country school in Sioux County for eight years and graduated from McLaughlin
High School. Karen Mosset is the oldest child of Wilfred and Lenora
(Bonagofsky) Mosset. She went to Catholic Grade School at Fort Yates for six
years and graduated from Fort Yates District High School.

Picture - Clay and Karen Schaeffer.

Clay and Karen were married October 20, 1984. At the present time they are
engaged in farming with Clay's parents on the Schaeffer family farm twelve
miles southeast of Selfridge.
Wilfred Mosset

Picture - The Don Schaeffer family. Back: Clay, Steven, Jeff. Front: Jerald,
Cindy, Scott, Violet, Don, Connie.

DONALD AND VIOLET [LITZAU] SCHAEFFER
Donald Schaeffer was born to George and Eva (Engel) Schaeffer on December 1,
1930. Don attended Goose Camp Grade School until 1944 when the family moved to
Selfridge where Don attended school. There was no high school in Selfridge when
he began his senior year so he finished his senior year in McLaughlin, S. Dak.
graduating in 1949. Violet (Litzau) Schaeffer was born to Ed and Dorothy
(Hellhake) Litzau on August 25, 1931. She attended all 12 years of school in
McLaughlin.

Violet writes, "On June 12, 1950, Don and I were married and began farming and
ranching in 1950. We live on our ranch close to the State Line on hi-way 6. We
also own the Schaeffer ranch north of Selfridge where our son Jeff is living.
We bought both the Schaeffer ranches from Don's parents, and, in addition we
also own the Lawrence Alexander place located next to the State Line.

Don has been very active in various organizations in the Selfridge community.
He has served on the Farmer's Union Board, is now a member of the Selfridge
Rural Fire District, and is President of the ASC Committee, and has served as
president of the Goose Camp School Board.

We are the parents of seven children. All seven of the children attended Goose
Camp School and McLaughlin High School.

Cynthia married Robert Lincoln in 1972. They have one son, Adam. Adam was born
January 26, 1984. They are living in Spokane, Washington.

Connie lives in Bismarck, where she has been working for a number of years.

Jeff married Marianne Foster of Seattle, Washington in February of 1981. They
lived in Seattle until 1984, when they moved to Selfridge. They have one
daughter Kacie, born October 16, 1983.

Jerald was in the Marine's from 1974-78. He attended college in Wahpeton, N.
Dak. and is now living in Breckenridge, Minn.

Steven married Bernadette Zacher in August of 1983. They both work for Johnson
Radio Co. in Waseca, Minn.

Clay married Karen Mosset in October of 1984. They live on the Schaeffer ranch
along the State Line.

Scott is presently living in Aberdeen, S. Dak. where he works in the offices of
Harvest States.
Violet Schaeffer

Picture - Eva and George Schaeffer.

GEORGE AND EVA [ENGEL] SCHAEFFER
George Schaeffer came to Selfridge from Sebastapol, California in 1926. He
married Eva Engel in Selfridge in 1928. Eva came to Selfridge with her parents,
Anton and Anna (Stricker) Engel in the spring of 1915 from Regent, N. Dak. She
and her brother Mike were among the first students to attend school in
Selfridge. The first one room school was late in the summer of 1915. School was
late in starting that fall because the school was not completed in time to
start in September. Selfridge was still a part of the Fort Yates School
District at that time.

Eva attended school in Selfridge only through her junior year, as Selfridge did
not offer anything above this grade. The students that wished to graduate from
high school had to go elsewhere. This was the same year the Engel family went
to live in California for one year where Eva graduated from Sebastopol
California High School in 1926. She attended the Dickinson State Normal School
for one year, then taught school. She received $85.00 per month.

After George and Eva were married in 1928, they farmed in the Lefor, N. Dak.
area until 1936 then moved to the Metzner farm south east of Selfridge by the
South Dakota border. They moved to the Anton Engel farm north of Selfridge in
the fall of 1944.

George served as a school board member on the Goose Camp School District while
residing in that school district. He was a board member of the Selfridge
Farmers Union Oil Co., the Selfridge Farmers Union Local. He was a member of
the Sioux County School Reorganization Committee and was also on the North
Dakota Wheat Commission from Sioux County.

Eva was active in the Sioux County Farmers Union as a Youth Leader, and also
was secretary for the Selfridge Farmers Union Local. She was a board member of
the Selfridge Credit Union until it dissolved and became part of the Flasher
Community Credit Union. She was Clerk of the Selfridge School District for
several years and was 4-H leader for the Merry Makers 4-H Club of Selfridge for
six years. She was also a member of the Selfridge Homemakers Club.

George passed away on May 1, 1969 and Eva sold the farm to their son Donald.
She now lives in Mandan. Her daughter, Norma and granddaughter Joyce, make
their home with her. Eva and George have six children.

Delores [Schaeffer] Fiechtner married Verne Fiechtner in Selfridge in 1948. He
is the son of Gus and Rose (Oster) Fiechtner. They live in Lynnwood, Washington
and have four children, Leslie, Douglas, Gail and Chris.

Donald Schaeffer married Violet Litzau in 1950. They have seven children.

Anton Schaeffer married Alice Bird in Selfridge in 1952. She is the daughter of
Ted and Pearl Bird. Anton and Alice have seven children, Jacqueline, Joyce,
Bruce, Brian, Valerie, Vonnie and Robert. They live in Waverly, Nebraska.

Norma [Schaeffer] Linder married Walter Linder in Minneapolis in 1969. They
have one daughter Joyce. Walter has passed away and Norma lives in Mandan with
her mother.

Jeanette [Schaeffer] Jachetta married Daniel Jachetta in 1963. They are living
in Brighton, Colorado and have three children, Daniel Jr., Cameo, and Dean.

George Schaeffer married Bernadette Hartman in 1961 in Shields.
Eva Schaeffer

GEORGE J. AND BERNADETTE [HARTMAN] SCHAEFFER
George J. Schaeffer, the son of George and Eva (Engel) Schaeffer married
Bernadette Hartman at Shields, N. Dak. in 1961. Bernadette is the daughter of
Ben and Regina Hartman. The Schaeffer family has been farming and ranching in
the area since 1963.

They have three children.

Dawn is teaching and coaching at McIntosh, S. Dak. Kelly is working at Belle
Fourche, S. Dak. Gay married Stuart Johnson at McLaughlin, S. Dak. in 1981.
They are presently ranching southeast of McLaughlin.
Bernadette Schaeffer

Picture - George and Bernadette Schaeffer family.

Picture - Jeff and Mariann Schaeffer and Kacie.

JEFFEREY AND MARIANN [FOSTER] SCHAEFFER
Jefferey, son of Donald and Violet (Litzau) Schaeffer was born August 28, 1954.
He married Mariann Foster, the daughter of Grant and Ann Foster of Quincy,
Washington on

February 14, 1981. Jefferey was previously employed by Boeing Aircraft Company
in Seattle, Washington for six years and Mariann worked for Harborview Medical
Center in Seattle as a Licensed Practical Nurse until their move to Selfridge.

Since July of 1984 they have been engaged in farming and ranching and live one
mile north of Selfridge. They have one daughter Kacie Michelle born October 16,
1983 in Edmonds, Washington. Mariann says, "We are happy to have the
opportunity to live here and do what we enjoy doing to make a living. We feel
it is a good environment to raise a family."
Mariann Schaeffer

Picture - The Paul Schell family. Back: Tim, Evelyn, LaVonne, DuWayne, Russell,
Lyla. Front: Paul, Caroline.

PAUL AND CAROLINE [THOMAS] SCHELL
Paul was born June 26, 1922 and is the son of Jim and Barbara (Klein) Schell.
He married Caroline Thomas the daughter of Ray and Tillie (Brown) Thomas and
she was born June 15, 1925. Paul and Caroline moved to Selfridge in 1951 from
Trail City, South Dakota. At that time, he took the managers position with the
Farmer's Union Oil Station here in Selfridge, and they lived one block east and
one block north of the Station, in a home which they moved in from Trail City.
Additions were added to the home while they lived in Selfridge, and this is
where they raised their family.

In 1976, the family moved to Libby, Montana where they are currently making
their home. Paul is the owner-manager of a service station with a campground.
All of the Schell children received their education in the Selfridge school.
Paul and Caroline are the parents of six children.

Dwayne Schell married Teresia Gibson. They are currently living in Mandan,
North Dakota and Dwayne is the manager of the United Auto Store in Bismarck.
They have four children, Melanie, Laurie, Leah and Michael.

Tim Schell married Margaret Ereth. At the present time they are living in
Hiawatha, Kansas where Tim is driving truck for the Schwan Food Products
Company. They have three girls, Stacey, Bobbi Jo, and Tina.

Lyla [Schell] Miller married Tom Miller of Lead, South Dakota. They are now
living in Aberdeen, S.D. but soon will be moving to Sioux Falls, South Dakota
where Lyla will be working with the Miller and George Boom Funeral Home. She is
a licensed Mortician. They have one son Jeramiah.

Evelyn [Schell] Snyder married Dennis Snyder. They are living in Mandan, North
Dakota where Dennis works for the Atlas Cement Co. and Evelyn has a Day Care
Center in her home. They have two children, Shawn and D'Lon.

LaVonne Schell is single and now living in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She is
currently attending Northern State College in Aberdeen.

Russell Schell married Chris Silcox of Libby, Montana. Russell is in the Air
Force and Chris works for the IRS. They are presently living at the Hill Air
Force Base in Utah.
Paul Schell

Picture - Genevieve, Paul, Marie.

Picture - Marie and Pete Schmidt.

PETE AND MARIE [KRAFT] SCHMIDT
Marie Kraft was born in Bismarck in May 1942 to Jack J. and Rose (Blotske)
Kraft. I lived on the family farm 5-1/2 miles northeast of Selfridge and
attended grade school at St. Philomena School and graduated from the Selfridge
High School in May 1960. In June 1960 I attended Capital Commercial College in
Bismarck and worked for Stockmen's Insurance Company.

In April of 19611 married Pete Schmidt in the St. Philomena Church in
Selfridge. Pete is the son of Mike and Genevieve (Goldade) Schmidt. His mother
passed away when he was five and his dad married Catherine (Elter) Schmidt some
years later Pete was raised on a farm north of Braddock, N.D. and served two
years in the army, working with missiles and also played softball for the army
team.

We lived in Bismarck and Pete worked at Cloverdale Meats in Mandan. In January
of 1962 Paul was born and now he lives in Everett, Washington, about 25 miles
north of Seattle. He attended the University of Washington in Seattle and works
as a meat cutter in a large grocery store. He worked for Jones Brothers Meats
for a few years where he learned the meat business and sales. He bowls in a
league for his activities. Genevieve was born on New Years Day 1963 in
Bismarck. She attends Shoreline Community College in the Criminal Justice
Program and works at Sunset Bowling Alley at the desk and also does some
bowling and plays softball in the summer. Made was born in November of 1965 in
Bismarck. She works as a secretary at the clinic as my assistant. Her outside
activities are helping her boyfriend fix up cars for re-sale. Both girls live
at home. All three attended Webster Grade School, James Monroe Jr. High School
and graduated from Ballard High School in Seattle.

We moved to Seattle, Washington in February of 1966. Pete worked for Boeing
Airline Company for a short time then went back into the meat plant as a meat
smoker. Later he became a truck driver and has been driving truck for Perry
Brothers for 12 years, delivering food products in the Seattle area. I work at
a clinic of three doctors as head secretary where I have worked for fourteen
years. Both Pete and I bowl on leagues and Pete plays softball in the summer.
We are Eucharistic ministers at St. Alphonsus Church. We served on the school
board for two years at St. Alphonsus Church. We both belong to the Eagles Club.

When I grew up in Selfridge, I remember my first two years of school when the
weather was bad. There was a lot of snow, so dad drove to school with a sled on
Monday morning. We stayed in town all week and on Friday afternoon he came to
town and we went home for the weekend. I recall having so much snow you could
walk from the snow onto the top of your house. Also, dad had to help shovel the
train out of the snow. There were places that had so much snow that after the
snow plow went and where you drove through, all you saw was the snow on both
sides of your car or truck. There always was a 4th of July celebration and the
church fair for special events. There was roller skating in the KC Hall.
Christmas carolling and the Christmas program which seem to have gone by the
wayside and when you think about it you feel sad to know something so special
has been forgotten.
Marie Schmidt

ANTON AND NORMA [HEPPER] SCHNEIDER
Norma Hepper, the daughter of Rudolph and Rose (Mattis) Hepper grew up on her
parents farm southeast of Selfridge and attended Goose Camp Country School and
is a graduate of McLaughlin High School. In 1956, Norma married Anton Schneider
of Wakpala, where he was born and raised and later served in the U. S. Army
during the Korean War. Anton is the son of Joseph and Regina (Bosch) Schneider.

Approximately 1962, Norma and Tony went into partnership with Norma's brother,
Willie Hepper and his wife Sis, purchasing the Corner Bar in McLaughlin, S.D.
After several years, the Schneiders purchased Willie's share of the business
and had sole ownership. Several years later, they sold the bar and bought a
farm two miles west of McLaughlin where they are living at the present time.
Tony and Norma are the parents of seven children.

Diane [Schneider] Mickelson attended McLaughlin High School and married Mike
Mickelson of McLaughlin, the son of John and Leota (Banek) Mickelson. At this
time, Diane and Mike are living on a farm south of McLaughlin. They have four
children.

Picture - Tony Schneider Family. Back L to R: David, Norma; Kent, Diane, Jim.
Middle: Tony. Front: Tammy, Paul and Tina,

David Schneider is a graduate of McLaughlin High School and at the present time
he is living in McLaughlin where he is engaged in farming and ranching with his
father.

Tina [Schneider] Claymore is a graduate of McLaughlin High School and attended
beauty school in Aberdeen, S.D. She married Troy Claymore and they make their
home in McLaughlin where Tina owns and operates Tina's Hair Technique and Troy
is engaged in ranching with his father.

Tammy [Schneider] Hersch is a graduate of McLaughlin High School. She married
Patrick Hersch of Selfridge, the son of Edwin and Alvina Hersch. Tammy and Pat
live in McLaughlin where Pat is assistant manager of the Cenex Station and
Tammy works for the Mobridge Hospital as an X-Ray Technician.

Kent Schneider is a graduate of McLaughlin High School. At the present time he
lives in McLaughlin with his parents and helps his father with the ranching and
farming business.

James Schneider is a 1985 graduate of McLaughlin High School and at this time
is anxiously looking forward to the future.

Paul Schneider is a student at McLaughlin School and enjoys raising exotic
birds and chickens.
Norma (Hepper) Schneider

JACOB AND ANGELINE [MOSSET] SCHNEIDER
Angeline Mosset was born August 8, 1912 at her parents home in Sioux County.
She was raised on her parents farm and attended country school. it was at this
same little country school that she went to a dance in September of 1933 where
she met Jacob Schneider and fell in love. Eight weeks later, on November 28,
1933 they were married in the St. Philomena Church in Selfridge. Jacob is the
son of Tebertius and Roselia (Scherr) Schneider. He moved to Selfridge in 1921
and opened the Schneider Blacksmith Shop.

Picture - Jacob and Angeline Schneider

After their wedding, Anna and Jake honeymooned in the Blacksmith Shop then
moved into a small house in Selfridge where they lived for about twelve or
thirteen years. Jake supported his family by working in the Blacksmith Shop
which he owned during these years. It was in 1936 that Jacob built a new
blacksmith shop and this is where he made many of the iron crosses that still
stand today in the St. Philomena Cemetery.

Approximately 1945 the family moved to a farm seventeen miles west of Selfridge
where they farmed, had chickens, milked cows, and raised a huge garden. Along
with the garden, Anna also raised a flower garden with 85 different kinds of
flowers. She had a greater variety of flowers than the florist had. It was here
on that farm, that the Schneider children recall many fond memories of crazy
things which they did. They received part of their education by attending a
nearby rural school.

In 1956 the family moved to McIntosh, South Dakota where they owned and
operated Schneider's Bar for five years. After a lengthy illness and much
suffering, Jacob passed away on September 11, 1961. After Jacob's death, Anna
turned the bar into a recreation center for young people which she operated for
five years. She became quite a pool shark, playing pool with the young people.
She also mastered a number of pool tricks which were very entertaining to her
nieces and nephews when they visited her.

Due to poor health, she moved to Leadville, Colorado and babysat for her
daughter, Helen for three and a half years. After that, she returned to
Selfridge and made her home there for five years. At the present time, she is
living at Liberty Heights in Mandan.

Since her retirement, Anna has made four different trips throughout the United
States, visiting relatives and sightseeing. The last trip she made started on
June 1, 1979 and covered over 7000 miles. She enjoyed this trip the most
because she felt good. She made a "Circle Trip" to visit all her out-of-state
children and relatives. Angeline and Jacob are the parents of eight children.
One daughter, Josephine, died at age four.

Jacob Schneider Jr. married Janice McGregor. They live in Selfridge where Jack
works for Cenex and Janice is an insurance agent. They have five children,
Marty, Shelly, Mickey, Mark and Monica.

Helen [Schneider] Walter married Steve Walter on April 27, 1956. They are
living in Leadville, Colorado where Helen owns a beauty shop and Steve works in
a mine. They have four children, Randy, Ronny, Roxanne, and Rodney.

Frances [Schneider] Hall married Paul Hall on September 28, 1958 in Riverdale,
Georgia where Paul works for the Ford factory and Frances cleans newly
constructed houses before they are sold or occupied. They have three children,
Penny, Tracy and Scott.

Regina [Schneider] Block married Eddy Block on December 23, 1959. They make
their home in McIntosh, South Dakota where Regina cooks for the Nutrition
Center and Eddy works for the South Dakota State Highway Department. They have
three children, Kim, Doug and Kathy.

Rose [Schneider] Huber lives in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with her daughter Candice.
Rose works for a research firm for the government.

Theresa [Schneider] Glines married Eugene Glines on November 28, 1963, the son
of Charley and Lena Glines. They live on a farm seven miles north of McIntosh,
South Dakota and Theresa works at the school as a bookkeeper and head cook.
They have four children, Mellany, Monte, Kurtis and Layne.

Leona [Schneider] Campbell married Harvey Campbell on June 18, 1966. They live
on a farm about fifteen miles north of McIntosh. Leona operates her own beauty
shop in McIntosh. They have four children, Joseph, Leah, Jeff and Lori.
Theresa (Schneider) Glines

Picture - The Jack Schneider Family. Jack, Janice, Michelle, Martin, Monica,
Mark and Mickey.

JACOB AND JANICE [McGREGOR] SCHNEIDER
Jack Schneider was born at Flasher, N.D. on November 27, 1934. He is the son of
the late Jacob Schneider and Angeline (Mosset) Schneider. The family lived in
Selfridge until Jack was about 13 years old and then moved to a farm 17 miles
southwest of Selfridge where Jack grew to a young man. Because of poor health,
drought and grasshoppers, the family again moved to McIntosh, S.D. where Jack
helped his dad get started in a business of his own. A short time later Jack
returned to Selfridge and worked for Walker Well Drilling.

Janice (McGregor) Schneider was born February 7, 1939 at McIntosh, S.D. and is
the daughter of the late Gordon McGregor and Myrtie (Halverson) McGregor. She
lived with her parents, two sisters and a brother on a ranch 13 miles north of
McIntosh until she was four years old when the family moved to a ranch 9 miles
northwest of Selfridge, where Janice attended a rural school until the school
closed. She completed the rest of her elementary and high school education in
the Selfridge Public School. After graduation she worked for the USDA-ASCS
Office in Selfridge.

On April 28, 1958 Jack Schneider and Janice McGregor were married in Selfridge
and continued to live and work in Selfridge. In August of 1958 Jack was
inducted into the U.S. Army and served the first few weeks in Ft. Leonardwood,
Missouri. He then was sent to Korea where he spent several months before being
sent back to the U.S. where he was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Janice
continued to work for the ASCS until Jack returned to the U.S. He then got a
leave to come home and get his wife. Janice spent the rest of Jack's army time
in Washington. Janice's sister, Shirley Kraft, lived in Renton, Washington at
the time; so the two sisters spent quite a lot of time together, when Jack was
on duty.

About six weeks before Jack was discharged from the Army, a blessed event, a
baby son was born to them on July 22, 1960 in an army hospital in Washington.
They named their son Martin Jacob. A year later on July 15, 1961, Michelle
Denise (Shelly) came to bless their home. The next year on August 1, 1962,
Michael Gordon (Mickey) arrived to help keep life interesting around the
Schneider home. Four years later on June 17, 1966 Mark Allen was born.

When Mark was a year old, Janice went back to work for the ASCS as a permanent
employee. Jack worked at a number of different jobs until he started to drive a
propane truck for Farmers Union Oil Company in 1965. He took some short courses
in propane heating and has been installing propane furnaces and can fix almost
anything that has to do with propane. He is still a permanent employee at
Farmers Union Oil Company. At one time, Jack owned three school buses and they
brought the children into the Selfridge school from the rural area around
Selfridge. He hired some drivers, but much of the time Jack would take one bus
out and Janice would drive one.

Janice worked for ASCS until July of 1973 when she resigned to become a
homemaker and mother. On September 13, 1973 Monica Anne was born to the
Schneiders. Now the family was complete, two girls and three boys.

Jack was one of the original members of the Betterment Club; also one of the
first members of the Sportsmen's Club. He was one of the group to help raise
funds to build Froelich Dam. Janice was a member of the Town and Country
Homemakers Club. She has been a 4-H leader for a number of years and also
belonged to the Betterment Club and Concerned Parents Association. She has been
selling insurance for National Farmers Union since 1976.

As all families will, they grow up. Martin is now 24 years old. After
graduation from high school, he attended college at B.J.C. in Bismarck and
N.D.S.U. in Fargo before joining the Navy in May of 1982. He took nuclear power
training in the Navy and is presently stationed at Norfolk, Virginia and has
submarine duty on the U.S.S. Phoenix.

Shelly moved to Bismarck after high school graduation. She did waitress work
and cooked at the Casa Del Ray Restaurant before taking accounting courses at
Capitol Commercial College. She married Dale Hepper, the son of Calvin and
Letha (Moser) Hepper. They have a son, Tyler, and live on a ranch near
Selfridge.

After Mickey graduated from high school, he worked for Farmers Union Oil
Company at Selfridge. From there he worked for Bismarck Tire and various other
jobs before moving to Gillette, Wyoming to work on a sysmograph crew. He
married Lisa Polansky, the daughter of Joseph and Janice Polansky. They have a
daughter, Jeannie.

Mark graduated from high school in May of 1984. He worked for R and B Lumber
before moving to California to work on a sysmograph crew. At present he is
working at Hepper Ranch.

Monica is at home. She is 11 years old and has been a cheerleader, and is
active in school sports. She is a 4-H Club member and has won a number of blue
ribbons and other awards for her efforts in 4-H Club work.
Myrtie McGregor

Picture - Fred and Flo Schones

FRED P. AND FLORENCE [BERRY] SCHONES
Fred was born October 2, 1897 at Fort Arkansas, Iowa. He is the son of Phillip
and Rosa (Bachel) Schones. He came to the Selfridge area in 1923 and left
shortly after to make his home at Shields, North Dakota.

He met and married Florence Berry near Burt, North Dakota in 1926. Florence is
the daughter of William T. and Mary Ann (King) Berry and was born in 1899 in
Wisconsin. Florence and Fred made their home in Shields for 32 years until
moving to Mandan approximately 1950. While living in Shields, Florence worked
as a bookkeeper for the Court House at Carson and Fred bad his barber shop. He
was in the barber business for 54 years.

In 1957 they moved back to Selfridge, North Dakota and purchased the old
Prewitt building and opened Fred's Barber Shop. The rear of the shop was made
into living quarters for them and they made their home here until 1972 when
they retired and moved to Mandan, N.D. Fred belonged to the Selfridge KC Club
and was on the board of directors for the Rural Electric Company for 25 years.

Florence writes: "I loved the community of Selfridge. Had I known I was going
to live this long, I would have stayed in Selfridge. The community was very
active with everyone getting out to help make community events successful. It
was also an economical place to live. We saw many changes take place while we
were in Selfridge. Some of the greatest advancements were the paving of the
streets, installation of sewer and water and the building of the cheese plant."
Florence Schones

Picture - Kristy, Darlene, DeDe, Don and Clint Seder.

DON AND DARLENE [BLOTSKY] SEILER
Don was born to Art and Christine (Gehring) Seiler on October 23, 1940. Darlene
was born to Peter (now deceased) and Mary (Bullinger) Blotsky on February 9,
1944. Don and Darlene were married on January 22, 1963 in Mobridge, S.D.

They moved from McIntosh to Selfridge in the fall of 1969 in hopes of finding
work. Don did find a job at the Farmer's Union Station and then later went on
to work for Sioux County. In the spring of 1972, Don and Darlene moved back to
McIntosh where Don is presently self-employed as a well driller.

They have three children.

DeDe was born on July 1, 1963. She married Tim Jung, who works at General
Trading in Aberdeen, S.D. DeDe works at the Redfield Hospital as a case worker.

Kristy was born on March 2, 1967.

Clint was born on August 7, 1972.
Don and Darlene Seiler

ALLEN JOSEPH AND BONNIE [HAGEN] SILBERNAGEL
Allen was born in August of 1954 to Leo and Angie Silbernagel. He attended St.
Philomena Grade School in Selfridge. In 1961, he moved to McLaughlin, S. Dak.
with his parents, his three brothers Dale, Terry, and Pat and his sister
Janice. He attended McLaughlin High School, where he graduated in 1973 and then
attended Wyoming Technical Institute, graduating from there in December of
1973.

On March 2, 1974, Allen married Bonnie Hagen of Timber Lake, S. Dak. In 1975,
they moved to the Selfridge area, where Allen was employed as a mechanic at the
Cenex Station. In 1977, he went to work for the Selfridge Cheese Co. Bonnie was
also employed at the Selfridge Cheese Co. for a year and a half. In 1983, Allen
went to work for the Sioux County Highway Department where he worked until
their move to Montana in 1984.

Allen and Bonnie have three children. Two sons, Allen F. and Arthur and one
daughter Shelly. Bonnie Silbernagel

A little more Kindness,
A little less Creed
A little more Giving,
A little less Greed.
A little more Smile,
A little less Frown,
A little less Kicking,
A man when he's Down.
A little more "We",
A little less "I",
A little more laugh,
A little less Cry.
A little more flowers,
On the Pathway of Life,
And fewer on graves
At the end of the Strife.

When you think of it, success is really picking yourself up one more time than
you fall down.

There is really only one person in this world who can defeat you. And that is
yourself.

Picture - Dale, Bonnie Jean, Cassie and D.J. Silbernagel.

DALE AND BONNIE JEAN [VOLK] SILBERNAGEL
Bonnie Jean Volk was born on Sept. 27, 1956 to Matt Volk and Isabel Bonagofsky.
She was born and raised in the Selfridge community and attended the schools
here. After finishing school she met Dale Silbernagel, son of Leo and Angie
Silbernagel of McLaughlin, S. Dak. Dale was born November 21, 1955.

Dale and Bonnie Jean were married on October 23, 1976 at the St. Philomena
Catholic Church in Selfridge. In February of 1977 they moved from Selfridge to
Belle Fourche, S. Dak. where they are presently living. For the last seven
years Dale has been working for a bentonite plant, running scrabber. Bonnie
Jean is a housewife and cares for their two sons; Cassie Joe, born March 11,
1978 and Dale James (D.J.) born January 11, 1984.
Bonnie Jean Silbernagel

LEO AND ANGELINE [MILLER] SILBERNAGEL
Leo Silbernagel was born to Joseph and Magdelena (Kuntz) Silbernagel on a farm
15 miles southwest of Selfridge, where he grew up and attended school.

On November 14, 1950 he married Angeline Miller in the St. Philomena Catholic
Church at Selfridge, where they made their home. Leo served in the U.S. Army
from November 8, 1951 to December 8, 1953. He was stationed at Fairbanks,
Alaska during his service time. When he was discharged, he returned to
Selfridge. In 1958, he and his wife, Angie, and their five children moved to a
farm west of Fort Yates for one year and in 1959 they moved back to Selfridge
and Leo went to work for Merchant's Lumber and the family lived in town. In
1962 Leo and his wife and five children moved to McLaughlin. In 1978 Leo went
to work for the Selfridge Cheese Plant as a commercial truck driver and worked
for them until his death on June 19, 1981.

Their children are: Janice [Silbernagel] Lefthand lives at Aberdeen, S.D. Allen
lives at Sidney, Montana, Dale lives at Belle Fourche, S.D. Terry lives at
Selfridge and Pat lives at Aberdeen, S.D.
Angie Silbernagel

Picture - The Leo Silbernagel family. Janice, Angeline, Leo, Pat, Terry, Dale
Allen.

Picture - Rev. and Mrs. Stater.

REV. CHARLES AND GERTRUDE [EDLUND] SLATER
I, Charles Shelby Slater, was born in the little town of Hecla, S. Dak. on June
3, 1905. My parents were Harry and Mary (Hoffman) Slater. Both of my parents
came from very large families. There were twelve children in the Slater family
and fourteen children in my mother's family.

When I was fourteen years old, my parents moved to Wisconsin. We again moved,
this time to a large ranch five miles east of Pollock, S. Dak. We farmed the
land with tractors and a number of horses, but Dad could not stand to farm the
land with one team of three horses. He then sold out and this time we moved to
Michigan. We both began working at the Ford Motor Company, where I worked in
the Model T body plant. I was seventeen years old at the time.

I continued working there for three years, then decided to come to Selfridge
for a visit. I had planned on going to Alaska, but I never got that far.
Instead I got a job in Canada for about a month. I then returned to Michigan
and got my old job back at the Ford Motor Co. where I worked for another year
and a half. I came back to the Selfridge area and began working for several
different people. Among them were Tony Engel, Harry Erby, and Joe Wead. For
some time I ran the hardware store for Charles Pulling.

In 1932, I left Selfridge and went to Rapid City, S. Dak. where I became a
member of the Assemblies of God Church. I was elected as the youth leader of
the young people and also Superintendent of the Sunday School. I was in charge
of the Church's jail services.

On March 25, 1933, I married Gertrude Louise (Edlund) in Rapid City. After our
marriage, we helped get the church started in Newell, S. Dak. I filled in as
pastor of that church for nine months. In 1937, I took the pastorate of the
Church in Pringle, S. Dak. where I was pastor for nine years. After several
more moves and pastoring at different churches through the years, I was asked
by the North Dakota District if I would pastor both of the churches at
Selfridge and Fort Yates, as they were in need of a pastor.

We moved to Selfridge where I was pastor for four years and eight months. Due
to a physical condition the doctor suggested that I retire. Our five children
and my wife all agreed to the retirement. We will still be involved in holding
services in various churches to promote the Indian work in North Dakota and the
Central Indian Bible College in Mobridge, S. Dak. We now live in Jamestown, N.
Dak.

The one thing I do remember of the earlier days in Selfridge, that I think was
a greater blessing then, was the fact that more people attended church than
they do nowadays. I remember that the Catholic Church had a very large
congregation, and the Assembly of God had a nice congregation. There was also a
Baptist Church in Selfridge and I believe there was a Congregational Church.
Now there are only two churches left in town and neither one of them has a
large congregation.
Charles Slater

CHARLES AND DOROTHY (BONAGOFSKY] SNYDER
Charles Snyder entered the Air Force in October of 1949. He served during the
Korean War and spent three years in Japan and Iwo Jima. While stationed in
Japan, Charles Cerney and Charles Snyder met, before Charles Cerney was shipped
out to Korea.

Charles Snyder, the son of Harold and Agnes (Mitchell) Snyder and Dorothy
Bonagofsky, the daughter of Steve and Philomena (Bachmeier) Bonagofsky, were
married December 16, 1954. They moved to Mandan, N.D. and returned to Selfridge
in 1958. While in Selfridge, Charles and Dorothy owned and operated Chucks Bar
for two years. They owned a house west of John Bonagofsky's which was later
purchased by Ken and JoAnn Bonagofsky. Charles also was a Price Support Clerk
for the ASCS Office until 1966. In 1966 they left Selfridge and moved to Belle
Fourche, S.D. where Charles worked for the IMC Bentonite Company as a
Supervisor and is presently working for BAK Construction as a Supervisor. They
have four children as follows:

Connie born in 1956, lives in Belle Fourche and is presently working for Warf
Resources in Lead, S.D. as a Chief Assayer at this gold mine.

Brenda born in 1957 lives in Belle Fourche and is supervisor at Mid-America
Truck Stop in Belle Fourche.

Charles [Butch] born in 1963 and was handicapped in 1968 at the age of four,
with a hip disease. He wore a hip brace and a 3-1/2" built up shoe for 3-1/2
years. While he was handicapped, Butch spent a lot of time with the Matt Volk
family and his grandparents, Steve and Philomena Bonagofsky in Selfridge.

Picture - Charles and Dorothy Snyder and family.

Picture - Connie, Brenda, Butch and Verna.

Now during his spare time he races motorcycles. He finished second in the 1983
Bikers Nationals which is an annual event. He has earned many trophies and
collected quite a sum of money in winnings. He races a 1981 GPZ 1100 Kawasaki
and a 1984 Ninja 900 Kawasaki.

Verna born in 1965 is attending Black Hills State College and is a Sales Clerk
at Pamida in Spearfish, S.D.

Charles and Dorothy have two grandchildren.
Charles Snyder

DENNIS AND EVELYN [SCHELL] SNYDER
Dennis Snyder was born to Wilbur and Lorraine (Geigle) Snyder on April 25,
1952. His family came to Selfridge from Solen and took over the Starlite Cafe
and Hotel. Dennis finished out his high school education in Selfridge and then
entered the Navy on Dec. 3, 1970 and was stationed in San Diego, California. He
returned to Selfridge on Dec. 1, 1972 where he courted his school day
sweetheart, Evie Schell, and married her on May 5, 1973 in the St. Philomena
Church.

Evelyn is the daughter of Paul Schell and Caroline Thomas. She was born March
4, 1956 and was raised here in Selfridge and attended the Selfridge Public
School. She remembers how nice it was to attend the new school after it was
built and remembers Glenn Dorr, one of her teachers. She recalls the blizzard
of 1966 when she walked on everybody's rooftops, because the snow was as high
as the houses.

After Dennis and Evie were married, they lived in a trailer house on Main
Street across from the Cheese Plant. Dennis drove propane truck for the
Farmer's Union Station and Evie worked as an attendant at the station.

Picture - Dennis, Shawn, Evelyn and D'Lone Snyder.

In 1975 they decided to move on to greater adventures. They moved to Mandan
where they are presently living and where Dennis has been driving truck for the
Atlas Co. for the past six years and Evie had a Daycare Center in her home for
eight years and worked for Montgomery Ward for four years. They have two
children, Shawn born Dec. 18, 1975 and D'Lone born May 15, 1979.
Evelyn Snyder

Picture - Agnes and Harold Snyder

HAROLD AND AGNES [MITCHELL] SNYDER
Harold Snyder married Agnes Mitchell. They farmed west of Selfridge until they
moved into Selfridge in the fall of 1936 where Harold worked for Peter Feist.
In the early forties, he owned and operated his own truck line which he sold to
the Walker Brothers in 1949. Harold and Agnes moved to Mandan, N.D. where he
followed HI-WAY Construction until the early sixties. In the fall of 1963, they
moved to Lodi, California and Agnes passed away in 1974.

They have two children, Evelyn and Charles.

Charles married Dorothy Bonagofsky on December 16, 1954 in Selfridge. They live
at Belle Fourche, S.D. and have four children.

Evelyn married Jerry Gerardy on January 9, 1950 in Selfridge. They had one son.
Jerry passed away in 1955. He served in the Armed Forces during World War II.
Evelyn remarried in 1961 to Lou Koch and they moved to Galt, California in
1962. They had one son. Evelyn passed away in 1980.
Charles Snyder

Picture - Lou and Evelyn [Snyder] Koch

Picture - The Wayne Snyder family. Back: Delano, Wilbur, Dorothy. Front:
Bessie, Wayne, Violet.

WAYNE AND VIOLET [HUMMEL] SNYDER
Wayne is the son of Charles and Bessie (Bonawitz) Snyder. He came to North
Dakota from Wayne, Nebraska with his family when he was just two years old in
1902. The family was large and they came in covered wagons in a wagon train,
which included other relatives, such as other aunts and uncles. The women had
prepared food for the long trip from Nebraska to North Dakota. On the third day
of the trip, Mrs. Snyder became ill from tomaine poisoning and Mr. Snyder
returned to Wayne, Nebraska by railroad train, taking Mrs. Snyder with him. She
never recovered and Charles buried her there among her relatives. Mr. Snyder
returned to the group and they continued their way to North Dakota. Mr. Snyder
first settled around Dog Tooth in the Paradise Flats near Raleigh, North Dakota
and came to Selfridge in 1925.

After the death of Mrs. Snyder, the Snyder children were considered orphans and
Charles could not care for them. They were a burden to him and were passed from
one relation to another until they were old enough and able to care for
themselves and went back to live with their father. They were not separated
from one another and some of the time they stayed with their grandparents, Tom
and Mahelia (Poequette) Snyder. Charles Snyder settled on a farm fourteen miles
southwest of Selfridge until his death approximately 1930. This is where his
son Wayne, grew up.

Wayne Snyder and Violet Hummel met when Violet was working for Wayne's sister
as a hired girl. She was doing the housework and cooking when she was just
fifteen years old. Wayne and Violet courted for two years before their marriage
in November of 1927. They were married in her parents home at Walker, South
Dakota, and she is the daughter of Sam and Isaphean (Thompson) Hummel.

After their marriage, Wayne and Violet lived with Wayne's father for two years.
There were three families, plus Mr. Snyder living in that small home, plus
Wayne's grandmother and one uncle. Life was hectic and confusing. The only
running water was "run with the pail full".

The times and life were not modern back then, that everything could be done
with a touch of a button or the dial of a phone to get whatever you desired.
Life was rough and crude. When Wayne's grandmother died, Wayne and Violet took
care of her until arrangements could be made for the burial. They dipped rags
in formaldehyde and wrapped her body in them for the purpose of preserving it
until the burial could take place. At that time, they thought nothing of this
task.

Approximately 1932, Wayne went to work for the railroad at Walker, South Dakota
putting in ties etc. They moved to Walker and lived in town then, for about
four years. Wayne helped build the road, Highway 12, which goes through Walker.
He also owned an ice plow and an ice saw and put up ice for the railroad.
Horses were used and big chunks of ice were cut out of the creeks, dams etc.
and hauled to the ice cellars owned by the railroad.

The ice was covered with clean straw before the next layer was put on top. In
the summer months, this ice was then used by the railroad in their ice box cars
to keep fruits, meats and vegetables fresh while hauling from place to place.
Also, in those days, passenger service was much more prevalent than it is today
and meals were served on the trains. Much ice was used for keeping that food
fresh and for serving cold drinks in the summer time.

About 1936, Wayne and Violet moved back to the Snyder family farm, which they
purchased, and took it over and raised their family there. They lived on this
farm until 1969 when they retired and moved into Selfridge. They purchased a
home in town, where Violet is still making her home today. Wayne passed away in
March of 1981 from a massive heart attack.

Both Violet and Wayne were active in community affairs. They both served on the
town council and both were members of the Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club,
of which they worked long and hard to get organized in Selfridge with the help
of many other people. Wayne and Violet are the parents of four children.

Wilbur Snyder married Lorraine Geigle in September of 1949. She is the daughter
of Henry and Lydia (Kunz) Geigle of McLaughlin. Wilbur worked as an elevator
manager and operated the Starlite Cafe and Hotel in Selfridge from 1969 to 1971
then moved to Mandan, North Dakota. They have four children, Kenneth, Dennis,
Darrell and Earl.

Delano Snyder married Jeannie Anderson of Newcastle, Wyoming and they were
later divorced.

Bessie [Snyder] Feist married Mike Feist the son of Conrad and Rosella
(Wuitschick) Feist of Selfridge.

Dorothy [Snyder] Stuglemeyer married John Stugelmeyer, the son of Fred and
Katie (Walz) Stugelmeyer of McLaughlin, S. Dak. They live in Lodi, California
where John works as head custodian for Lodi Unified School District and Dorothy
is employed as a bartender at Smitty's Tavern. They have five children, Ruth
Marie, John Jr., Lyle Dean, Carol Ann, and Jeffery Allen.
Violet Snyder

Picture - The Roy Swanson family. Back: Cheryl, Bonnie, Linda. Front: Mildred,
Roy.

ROY AND MILDRED [BANG] SWANSON
I was born "Oscar" Swanson on October 26, 1916 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Gus
and Petra Swanson. I had my name changed to Roy, later in life. In
approximately 1917 or 18 I moved to Selfridge with my parents from New Salem.
Dad worked in a blacksmith shop there. Mom was Norwegian and Dad was Swedish.
(In the "short story" section of this book, you will find facts of my life and
my parents during our early years in Selfridge).

My parents and I left Selfridge approximately 1922-23 and went to Walker, South
Dakota before moving to Minneapolis. In 1935 I started selling magazines which
I did for two and a half years. During the first six months I was in every
state in the Union except Kentucky and Tennessee and I came close to being in
them also.

During the depression years, I travelled all over the west coast. I spent a
winter in Los Angeles, then on to Seattle where I started my barbering trade. I
am a barber by profession. I then went back to Minneapolis about 1938-39 and
worked as a barber there also. In 19411 went back to Seattle and was again
working as a barber when the war came along, and I joined the Merchant Marines
and served in the Pacific. I returned to Minneapolis and again went into the
barbering business. I met my wife, Mildred Bang, in Minneapolis where she was
managing a restaurant. Previous to that, she worked for Northern Pump, building
guns for the Navy. We were married June 23, 1945 in Minneapolis. Mildred was
born October 2, 1920 and is the daughter of Olaf and Mary Bang. Mildred's
parents are also Norwegians and she was raised twenty two miles northeast of
Grand Forks.

After our marriage, she didn't work anymore. She wanted to stay home and raise
our three girls. I also wanted to have a hot meal on the table when I came home
from work at night. At the present time, we are now living in Seattle,
Washington and I am still a barber. We have three daughters, Linda born 1947,
Bonnie born 1948, and Cheryl born in 1950.
Roy Swanson

Picture - Bea Umber.

BERNICE NEAL UMBER
I was born in Conneaut, Ohio on June 12, 1905, the first child of Fred W. Neal
and Maude G. Dilley. My dad worked along the lake front with ore boats on Lake
Erie. The Ohio climate did not agree with my mother. She was told she had
consumption (an old title for TB) and unless she moved to a drier climate it
could be real serious. They recommended North or South Dakota.

In 1907, my Mom and Dad, Uncle Harry Neal, my Grandma and Grandpa Dilley, and
Aunt Eva Dilley packed up and got passage to North Dakota on a "Hon Yonker",
(homesteaders train). Their destination was Mandan. They arrived in Mandan and
stayed at the McKinley Hotel. There they began to look for work and were
directed to the old Count Weibel or Goshell ranch north of Flasher where we all
moved into a large crude log house.

My mom and aunt rode horseback every day herding cattle for the Berrier Cattle
Company. This was the cure--North Dakota outdoor air. Mom was cured and only
has scars on her lungs at the ripe old age of 99. In 1910, both my parents and
grandparents filed on homesteads a mile apart and both built sod houses which
were very warm in winter and cool in summer. In the summer, my sister and I had
to pick up "buffalo chips" to store for the winter and as fuel for the summer.
We also dug lignite coal from a mine about three miles west of us.

The year 1910 was a disaster. We just couldn't make it. We all packed what we
could get into covered wagons and headed for the Judith Basin in Montana where
harvest work was in abundance. My granddad was a carpenter and took work in
Grass Range, Montana, a town which he practically built. My folks stopped in
Lewistown, Montana. We moved with the work so consequently I didn't get to go
to school until I was nine years old. I'll never forget that day--I was put in
the third grade!! I still remember the shocked look on the teacher's face when
I told her I'd never gone to school before, so to the first grade I went. But,
by Christmas I passed to the third grade. Then it was back to Shields where I
attended school through grade eleven. Then the folks moved to Flasher where
both my Mom and Dad had to work so my sister and I could finish high school.

I graduated from Flasher High School in 1925. I took a teachers exam and began
my first year of teaching in a rural school five miles west of Shields with
forty students including eleven first graders who couldn't speak English. The
experiences of those five years I taught there could make a small book. From
there I came into Shields where I was Principal and teacher for grades eight,
nine and ten. State exams were given to all students at that time. Each summer
I went to school until I got my Second Grade Professional Certificate.

In 1933 I married George Umber of Winona, North Dakota and we had three
children. I decided I'd get my degree, so while teaching full time at Fort
Yates, I attended evening classes at Mary College in Bismarck. I had so many
work shop credits that I challenged my junior year classes and they accepted. I
then drove two nights a week after school from Fort Yates to Mary College.
Thanks to a very good friend, Gerry Nowlin (who went with me to help drive
whenever she could), I graduated at the top of my class in 1972.

I have been in education over fifty years, but only forty eight in the class
room (grades one through twelve plus physical education and coaching). Having
retired in 1984 for the fifth time, I still really miss the classroom. Schools
I taught in were Leith, Thain, Brisbane, McIntosh, S.D., Shields, Becker Day
School, Fort Yates, and the grand finale--Selfridge--"You know the rest of the
story."

One very fond memory of Selfridge, when I was growing up as a young girl in
Shields, is the girls basketball games in the 1920's that we Shields girls had
in Selfridge. Transportation was poor, so the Shields girls would ride the
freight train in the caboose to Selfridge. We'd stay overnight at the homes of
the Selfridge players. I always stayed with Florence at the J.K. Wead home. The
Selfridge girls would use the same type of transportation to Shields and they'd
stay overnight with the Shields girls. Needless to say, it was fun and "then
some" for all of us. Our parents even looked forward to those times. Our three
children are Letha (Mrs. Delmar Lewis) of Langdon, North Dakota, who is a
kindergarten teacher. Harold of

Bismarck, North Dakota who is an Information Specialist for the State Game and
Fish Department, and Wanda Canada who is Fiscal Officer/Office Manager for
BECEP of Bismarck, North Dakota.
Bea Umber

KAREN UTTER AND DAVID DILLMAN
Karen Utter is the daughter of Miles and Delores (Ternes) Utter. She was born
August 12, 1963 and grew up in Selfridge and attended all twelve years of
school there. While in high school, she was very active in basketball and
cheerleading, also the Valedictorian of her class of ten. After graduating, she
attended Bismarck Hospital's School of Nursing for one year. She later decided
to go to Josef's School of Hair Design, which she attended for ten months. At
present, Karen is in the child care business, for the last year.

David Dillman was born January 6, 1960 to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dillman. He grew up
on a farm 14 miles west of Selfridge. He attended Selfridge School for eleven
years, then transferred to McIntosh High School, where he graduated. After
graduating, he went to work for the Cenex Station in Selfridge, then went to
work for the Hepper Oil Company, where he is presently employed.

David has been a member of the Selfridge Fire District for two years. David and
Karen are now living in a mobile home in the Northern section of Selfridge and
their future plans are to be married. They have one child Blaine Michael born
May 9, 1984.
Karen Utter

KURT AND KAREN [KUNTZ] UTTER
Kurt was born on January 18, 1959 to Miles and Delores (Ternes) Utter. He grew
up in the Selfridge Community and attended the Selfridge Public Schools. Some
of his teachers he remembers in high school are John Fleck Jr., Glenn Dorr and
Lyle Altringer. The class size of students were pretty much the same as now.
After graduation, Kurt worked one year at the Selfridge Cheese Plant.

Picture - Karen, Kurt, Aleshia and Jessie Utter.

He met Karen Kuntz, daughter of Valentine Kuntz and Caroline Werner. Karen was
born January 25, 1959 and was raised on her family's farm seven miles south of
Raleigh. Her Grandpa came over from Russia and homesteaded in the Raleigh area.
Her father stayed on the farm and took it over and he is now married to Debbie
Haug. Karen attended Leahy Elementary and St. Gertrudes High School where her
teachers in high school were priests and nuns.

Kurt and Karen were married February 3, 1979 in St. Gertrudes Catholic Church
in Raleigh, N.D. They lived in a trailer house across from the Catholic Church
in Selfridge and then moved to the old Braun house farther on down the street,
where they presently live. Kurt has been employed at the Hepper Elevator for
the past six years. He is a volunteer fireman, belongs to the J.C.'s, is a town
councilman, and plays independent basketball and softball. Karen keeps busy as
a housewife and was president of a homemakers group, Vice President of the
Betterment Club and plays womens softball.

Karen and Kurt feel that "You get out of a community what you put into it" and
that "you live every day the best you can." They felt that at one time this was
a dying community; but with the new businesses and buildings such as the Senior
Center Fire Station, new homes built, old homes remodeled, all have brought new
life back to the community. A lot of young people that grew up and graduated
from here chose to live here and raise their families. The historical event
that will affect this community will be this 75th Jubilee. With a lot of work
and fellow participation, it will be enjoyed by all.

Kurt and Karen have two children: Jesse Wayne, born May 16, 1979 and Aleshia
Ann born Nov. 10, 1982.

MILES AND DELORES [TERNES] UTTER
Miles Wayne Utter was born April 26, 1934 to Ernest and Christine (Moser) Utter
at McIntosh, South Dakota. Delores (Ternes) Utter was born July 25, 1937 to
Bernard and Anna (Riehl) Ternes.

They were married in St. Gertrude's, south of Raleigh, North Dakota on April
22, 1957.

Miles was employed by Merle Lofgren, who at the time owned the Selfridge
Journal. After working for Merle for a year, Miles decided to purchase the
business from Merle. He operated this business, along with his wife Delores,
until 1979 when the Selfridge Journal folded.

Picture - The Miles Utter family. Back: Karen, Kelly, Kim, Kevin, Kurt, Kary.
Front: Karmon, Delores, Kam, Miles, Kip.

When the position of Sioux County Sheriff came up for election, Miles decided
to run for that position, as he had always had an interest in law enforcement.
Miles was elected Sioux County Sheriff in 1978. After being elected, he decided
to discontinue the Selfridge Journal, as it was getting too costly to operate.
Before coming sheriff, Miles also served as Municipal Judge for several years.
Delores is presently employed as a clerk at the Post Office in Bismarck, North
Dakota. She transferred to Bismarck on June 29, 1981. Prior to this, she had
served as part time clerk in the Selfridge Post Office and before that she
worked for the Selfridge Cenex Station.

Miles is a member of the American Legion Post in Selfridge and Delores is a
member of the American Postal Workers Union.

Miles and Delores are the proud parents of nine children.

Kevin was born December 15, 1957. He works for Leonard Farstad as a truck
driver for the Selfridge Cheese Co. and has one daughter.

Kurt was born January 18, 1959. He married Karen Kuntz, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Valentine Kuntz of Raleigh, North Dakota. They have two children, Jessie
and Aleshia.

Kim was born March 12, 1960. She is married to Gary Werner, son of Joann Werner
of Bismarck. They live in Golden, Colorado. Kim is employed as an inspector for
the Coors Plant. They have two children, Lee and Sherie.

Kelly was born May 5, 1961. She is married to Steve Morton and lives in Denver,
Colorado. Kelly works as a dispatcher for her husband's towing business. They
have two children, Joshua and Jessica.

Kary was born May 11, 1962. He works for Norpac Exploration Co. of Denver,
Colorado. His job requires him to travel to several states throughout the year.

Karen was born August 12, 1963. She lives in Selfridge. She has a son Blaine.

Kip and Karmon were born April 1, 1966 and are both living in Selfridge.

Kam was born May 5, 1967 and is a Senior at Selfridge High School.
Delores Utter

Do you remember the "Good Old Days" when dance tickets were ribbons, the ladies
were "free" and they brought lunch?

Picture - Rita, Courtney, Cozette, Amber and Doug Van Daalen.

DOUG AND RITA [DONALDSON] VAN DAALEN
Doug and Rita were married on May 22, 1976 in Dell Rapids, S.D. in the First
Baptist Church. Doug was born on February 11, 1954 to Wesley and Maureen
(Christenson) Van Daalen and Rita was born on May 1, 1954 to Everett and Lorita
(Hughes) Donaldson. "Right after we were married, we went to Hazen, N.D. where
we purchased our mobile home. We lived there for a year and a half and then we
packed up the home and moved it to Mandan in Oct. 1977. We lived there for
eight months, then Doug was transferred to Selfridge in May, 1978 to be the
District Conservationist for Sioux County. Again we took our home with us and
put it to rest for five years in Selfridge. We parked our home in the Walker
trailer lot across from the Catholic Church. I cried for a month. After living
in Selfridge for five years, Doug was transferred to Mandan and we moved in
August, 1983 and I cried again when we left."

While living in Selfridge, we were involved in numerous organizations and
activities. Since Doug was the District Conservationist, he knew just about
everyone in the County. He was the Fire Chief for about three years, and a
Charter JC member. I joined the Betterment Club and was Treasurer for three
years. I was also in the Prairie-Rose Homemakers Club for five years holding
every office at one time or another.

In Mandan, we lived in our mobile home for seven more months and decided our
family had outgrown the small trailer. So we purchased a house with lots of
room! We now reside at 3717 37th St. NW. Mandan, N.D.; and just think, we
started out in the quiet little town of Dell Rapids, in South Dakota, where we
attended school, graduated and got married.

Doug works for the Soil Conservation Service as a District Conservationist in
Mandan, N.D. He has been with the Soil Conservation for ten years. I babysit
for three children during the day and work part time as a waitress at Pizza Hut
in the evenings. We have three children.

Cozette Lee born October 7, 1978. Amber Jo born August 17, 1980. Courtney Lynn
born October 4, 1983.

Living in Selfridge was an experience to remember and one we never will, or
want to forget. It was like living in "One Big Family."
Rita and Doug Van Daalen

JAMES AND ANNA MARIE [ERKER] VAN KIRK
I was born on a farm near Raleigh North Dakota on February 22, 1918 and am the
daughter of Max P. and Frances (Gross) Erker. My folks moved to the Selfridge
area in 1926 and I attended school in Sioux County. I left North Dakota on May
10, 1938 and came by train to Plainview, Nebraska. I was married October 12,
1937 to John F. Callow and we lived on a farm until he was called back into the
service after World War II broke out. We had two daughters, Marie and Betty. My
husband was killed in a car accident after he came back to the United States.

Picture - Anna and James Van Kirk.

On September 25, 1946, I married James R. Van Kirk. We moved onto this farm in
November of 1947 and have lived here ever since. We have five children. James
and I are still living on the farm with our son Chris doing the farming, plus
he works for the veterinarian at Plainview.

Anna Marie writes about her memories of Selfridge, "When we went to school in
Sioux County, we most always walked. On One day my twin sister and I walked to
school. It was snowing and as the day went on, it got much worse. We didn't
know how we would get back home. Our mother and oldest brother, Max, were gone
to another home west of Selfridge. They were at the Bonagofsky home due to
illness in that family. My brothers Joe and Al, stayed home to take care of the
two younger children and take care of the livestock. Everyone at school was
very worried.

When someone knocked on the door, the teacher opened it and there was my
brother Al. He had come after us on the saddle horse. He couldn't take all
three of us at one time, so he made two trips. The snow was so deep as we came
across the creek, the horse broke through the snow and went clear down to his
body. Al and I stepped off and Al worked and then finally the horse got out. We
got on again and made it home. He returned to the school to get the twins. That
was one snow storm I'll never forget, as a child. Our teacher was Roy Hay.

Another time, Joe, Legalia and I were at Fort Yates and Selfridge and about one
and a half miles from home we got stuck and had to carry our groceries home.
The 100 pound sack of potatoes, that Joe carried, was froze when we got home. I
froze my feet and still have trouble.

For entertainment, in the summer, the boys in the neighborhood took cattle to
Chadwick and had their own rodeo on Sunday afternoons. I enjoyed the 4th of
July at Porcupine and always loved to see the Indian dances. When I was in
North Dakota in July of 1946, I had my two daughters Marie and Betty with me.
We rode a train to Mandan from Bismarck and again there were Indian dances. The
girls did so enjoy seeing them. I so often think of those dances and those
years in North Dakota.

Where we live now, it is all farm land; hog and cattle country. Many trees are
all along the road sides. I'll never forget my first trip to Nebraska. Trees
marked every mile in this area. The fields had trees around every mile to keep
the wind from blowing the soil away. It is so different in North Dakota. I
remember the dust storms in North Dakota. Instead of snowdrifts there were sand
drifts.

People don't do their own butchering around here like in North Dakota. I so
well remember when our parents and others like Mr. and Mrs. John Fry, Mr. and
Mrs. John Fleck, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Becker butchered. First they would do it at
one place and then another until all had their butchering done. I got to stay
home from school sometimes and help my mother. Those are all wonderful memories
of the sharing days, caring for your neighbors. Their sorrows were your
sorrows. Their happiness was your happiness. These are my memories of Selfridge
and Sioux County. Our children are as follows.

Marie [Callow] Anderson lives in Bakersfield, California and has four children,
Lori, John, Larry and Jeffery.

Betty [Callow] Bargmann lives near Madison, Nebraska. Her husband has John's
Automotive Machine Shop in Norfolk. They have seven children, Jerry, Julie,
Anita, Angie, Jennifer, Andrea and Timothy.

James Weston Van Kirk works and travels for the P.C.A. and lives at South Sioux
City, Nebraska. He married Nancy McDonald and she is a special nurse. They have
three children, Shana, Amber, and Joshua.

Alesia Ann [Van Kirk] Rattler married Les Rattler and she works for Dale
Electronics at Norfolk. Les works for B & B Cycle Shop.

Dena Denise Van Kirk lives in Lincoln, Nebraska and attends Southeast College.

Robert M. Van Kirk works for Sencar at Sioux Falls, S. Dak.

Christ Lee Van Kirk lives and works on the family farm in Plainview.
Anna (Erker) Van Kirk

Picture - Donald and Elsie Vetter. Stacy, Donald Vetter Jr.

DONALD AND ELSEE [OSTER] VETTER
Donald and Elsie Oster were married January 6, 1966 at McIntosh, S. Dak. Don
was medically retired from the Air Force after undergoing two brain surgeries
in 1967.

The Vetter family has been active in the Independent Order of Foresters for the
past fourteen years. Elsie has been Chief Ranger of the organization which
there are 16,000 members in San Antonio. She is also the High Councellor for
the High Court of Texas and Oklahoma.

The Vetter family will be receiving the "Family Life Center Award" from St.
Mary's University in San Antonio. Each year a family is chosen from the city
for their contribution to the community. Elsie was chosen for her dedicated
work in presenting films on the Prevention of Child Abuse to schools, churches
and other organizations and also her part in the Foresters fund raising for
community projects. Elsie has also been a Sunday School Teacher for the past
seven years and also has been coaching junior bowling.

Donald became ill February 1, and passed away March 16, 1985 at the age of 45.
Donald and Elsie have two children.  Stacey Lynn Vetter was born May 17, 1967.
She is a senior at John Jay High School and plans on attending the University
of San Antonio.  Donald Vetter Jr. was born June 5, 1972 and will be an eighth
grader at Ansen James Middle School.
Elsie (Oster) Vetter

Picture - Dorothy and George Vetter.

GEORGE AND DOROTHY [BLOTSKE) VETTER
George was born to George Vetter Sr. and Magdelena Satler on April 30, 1921 and
grew up in the Shields area. He served in the U.S. Army overseas from 1942-1946
then moved to the Selfridge area to work for the Milwaukee Railroad in 1948.
George married Dorothy Blotske on June 19, 1946 in the St. Philomena Church in
Selfridge. Dorothy is the daughter of Joe Blotske and Theresa Jochim. She was
born on September 13, 1925 and grew up in the Selfridge area.

George and Dorothy lived in town on main street. George served one term on the
school board, was city councilman for fifteen years, city mayor for eight years
and a K.C. Grand Knight. Dorothy served on the Sioux County Social Services as
a board member for eleven years. After putting 39 years in for the Milwaukee
Railroad, George retired on May 30, 1981. In 1982 they decided to move to
Bismarck where they presently reside.

They have seven children:

Kenneth was born March 29, 1947 and married Sheila Leingang. They live in
Yakima, Washington where Ken works for Mobile Homes, Inc. They have one
daughter, Kristie. Ken also served in the army from 1967-1970 in Vietnam.

Roger was born on February 21, 1949 and lives in Carson, N.D. He has one
daughter, Mandy.

Myron was born on August 16, 1951. He lives in Williston, N.D. and works for
Mobile Oil Co.

Jerome was born on December 19, 1953 and married Kathy Opdahl. They live in
Wheatland, Wyoming where Jerome works for Basin Electric Power. They have one
son, Justin. Jerome served in the Air Force in Alaska from 1972-1976.

Steven was born on January 4, 1957 and married Vicki Morrell. They live in
Mandan and Steve works at the Harvest States Elevator. They have two children,
Michael and James.

Jeffrey was born on July 24, 1958. He lives in Gillette, Wyoming and works at
Arma Geo. Party Co. He was in the service from 1976-1980. He was stationed
overseas in the Navy.

Mary was born December 31, 1962 and lives in Bismarck and works at K-Mart. She
has one son, Tyler.
Dorothy Vetter

Picture - Albinius Volk.

ALBINUS VOLK
Albinius Volk was born on January 27, 1906 at Hague, N.D. to George and Barbara
(Miller) Volk. In 1915 he moved with his parents to a farm west of Linton, N.D.
In 1922 they moved to a farm eight miles southwest of Selfridge, where he
remained after his parents moved to Selfridge. He continued to live on the
family farm with his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Volk, until the time
of his death.
Luella Volk

ALVIN J. AND BELLA [REIKER] VOLK
Alvin J. Volk was born to Matt and Isabel (Bonagofsky) Volk, on May 16, 1955.
He attended Selfridge High School and graduated in 1973. Bella Reiker was born
on July 18, 1958 to Ben and Ramona (Berg) Reiker. She attended McLaughlin High
School and graduated in 1976. They were married on July 19, 1976. Alvin is
presently employed by the Selfridge Cheese Co. and has been working there since
1973. Alvin and Bella have three children: Christopher Alan born January 11,
1976, Matthew Benjamin born June 24, 1978. Nicole Ann born July 19, 1984.
Christopher attends Selfridge Grade School and is in the 3rd grade. Matthew
attends Mandan Public School and is in Kindergarten.
Bella Volk

Picture - Back: Alvin, Nicole and Bella Volk. Front: Christopher, Matthew.

Picture - The Bert Volk family. Back: Kenny, Jeanette, Mary Ann, Linda. Front:
Luella, Brandon, Bert.

BERT AND LUELLA [BUECHLER] VOLK
Bert was born on November 18, 1919 to George Volk Sr. and Barbara Miller. His
family moved to the Selfridge area in 1922 from Hague, N.D. His father built a
new home and started farming eight miles southwest of Selfridge, where Bert and
his wife presently live. He married Luella Buechler on February 13, 1945 in the
St. Philomena Church. Luella is the daughter of Mike Buechler and Kathryn
Bollinger and she was born on January 9, 1923.

Bert and Luella have been farmers for the past 40 years. They have been active
in community affairs. Luella belongs to the Christian Mothers Society and she
was a 4-H leader. She taught C.C.D. classes for five years and completed her
G.E.D. in 1981 in Selfridge.

Bert and Luella have five children.

Mary Ann was born on December 6, 1945. She married Wilmer H. Schmidt. He is a
trucker and they live in Federal Way, Washington. They have four children, Bert
Allan, Cheri Lynn, Keith Harvey, and Kristopher Michael.

Kenneth Joseph was born on March 29, 1948. He married Jane Semler and they have
two children, Jefferey and Melissa. Ken bought Collis Equipment in Selfridge
and now runs it as the Volk Repair Shop.

Jeanette Katherine was born on October 14, 1951. She married Larry Hamel and
they live in South Beach, Oregon. They have one child, Benjamin.

Linda Rose was born on May 6, 1954. She married Tom Worden in June of 1984.
They live in Van Couver, Washington.

Brandon Lee was born on February 16, 1964. He resides on the family farm.
Luella Volk

Picture - The Chuck Volk family. Marlo, Charles, Misty, Cody.

CHARLES AND MARLO [EHNES] VOLK
Charles was born on May 13, 1954 to Matt and Isabel (Bonagofsky) Volk. He grew
up on the family farm west of Selfridge and attended the Selfridge schools.
After graduating, he went to work for the Selfridge Cheese Company as a
cheesemaker. On one of his many weekend spree trips to McLaughlin with his
buddies, he met Marlo Ehnes, daughter of John and Verna (Stoecker) Ehnes. Marlo
was born Sept. 13, 1955. She was raised as a farm girl and attended schools in
McLaughlin and Watertown, South Dakota. She worked at the McLaughlin Hospital
as a Nurse's Aide for a few years.

Charles and Marlo were married on June 5, 1976 in McLaughlin, South Dakota.
Their first home was in Selfridge and in September of 1982, they were
transferred to the Cheese Plant at Dickinson, N.D., where Charles has been with
the two cheese plants for a total of 12 years. They have two children, Cody Joe
born February 14, 1978 and Misty Jo born August 1, 1980.
Marlo Volk

DAVID AND BONNIE [WAGNER] VOLK
David was born on February 18, 1952 to Matt and Isabel (Bonagofsky) Volk. He
went to St. Philomena Catholic School his first year and then switched to
Selfridge Public School which he attended through graduation in 1970. He was
one of 15 graduates that year and still holds one of the school records in
track. After graduating, he went to work at the Selfridge Cheese Co. until
1974, when he worked that summer on construction. In March of 1975, he started
driving truck for the Selfridge Cheese Plant.

Picture - The David Volk family. Back: Bonnie, Davie, David. Front: Michael,
Brent.

The year of 1975 was a year of changes in his life. In January he met Bonnie
Wagner, who he married on August 2, 1975 in Turtle Lake, N.D. Bonnie was born
on May 8, 1952 to Fred and Louise (Fisher) Wagner from Mercer, N.D. After
graduating from high school in 1970, she went to college in Mayville and
Dickinson. When she graduated in 1974, she moved to Selfridge in August of
1974, where she started teaching the 1st and 2nd grades until 1979, when she
quit teaching to start their own family. David Steven Volk was born on July 25,
1979, followed by Brent Allan Volk born on May 12, 1983 and Michael Frederick
Volk born on June 21, 1984.

David, being raised on a farm, started on his own in 1970 by renting his Dad's
farm and then in 1980, David and Bonnie bought a farm seven miles west of
Selfridge. They are trying to raise sheep which sometimes seems more for the
coyotes than for profit. Besides the coyotes, on July 25, 1984 a wind storm hit
the farm yard breaking windows, wrecking roofs, tearing off doors, tipping
machinery, hailing, and raining 4" in an hour. It was a 5th birthday Davie will
not forget. On November 26, 1984 more trouble hit during a high wind storm; the
barn started on fire and burned to the ground. The barn was said to be one of
the oldest in the area.

In August of 1984, David started driving for Leonard's Milk Hauling, which was
bought from the Cheese Plant by Leonard and Anna Farstad. Bonnie has been
working as a clerk at John's Super Valu since August of 1980.
Bonnie Volk

GEORGE AND AGNES [SILBERNAGEL] VOLK
George, the son of George and Barbara (Miller) Volk was born February 26, 1919.
As a young boy he attended a rural school and in 1940, he entered the Army,
where he served until 1943. Agnes Silbernagel, was born to Joe and Magdelena
(Kuntz) Silbernagel on July 4, 1928. She also attended a rural school for eight
years, then attended her last four years of school in Selfridge. There were
seven seniors in her graduating class.

Agnes writes, "George and I were married June 22, 1948 in the St. Philomena
Catholic Church in Selfridge. We have always lived in the Selfridge area. Our
farm is located 4-1/2 miles southwest of Selfridge.

A couple of vivid memories of the past are the blizzard of 1966. I never
thought that a storm could be that bad. Three of our children had to stay in
town for almost a week. When the weather finally cleared up enough to get them
home, we had to go to town with horses to get them. I also recall the Vietnam
years. My sister, Mrs. Pete Johner's three oldest sons joined the Marines. They
were all sent to Vietnam and the youngest of the three, Kenneth was killed
there.

George and I have five children.

Thomas Joseph was born in 1949. He attended parochial school for eight years,
then went to high school at Assumption Abbey in Richardton, N. Dak. He is
married to June Ann Hepper, daughter of Melvin and Eleanor Hepper of Mobridge,
S. Dak. They have three children, Joey, Seth and Kristin. Tom and June live in
Mobridge, where he is a mechanic at Davidson Chevrolet.

James Jeffery was born in 1952. He also attended parochial school for eight
years and the Assumption Abbey for four years. He is married to Cindi Fix,
daughter of Bruce and Audrey Fix of Mobridge. Jim is a mechanic at Central
Diesel in Mobridge.

Michael John was born in 1954. He attended school in Selfridge and works on the
family farm with his Dad.

Bonnie Kay was born in 1955. She attended school in Selfridge. She is presently
working as a secretary at the N. Dak. State Lab in Bismarck, N.D.

Martin Jerome was born in 1959. He also attended school in Selfridge and is
working with his Dad on the family farm.
Agnes Volk

Picture - The Matt Volk family. Back: David, Charles, Jeff, Matt, Alvin. Front:
Bonnie, Jean, Isabel.

MATT AND ISABEL [BONAGOFSKY] VOLK
Matt was born on August 31, 1924 in Selfridge to George and Barbara (Miller)
Volk. He was raised in the Selfridge area where he has lived all his life. Matt
was married to Isabel Bonagofsky on November 21, 1950. Isabel was the daughter
of Steven and Philomena (Bachmeier) Bonagofsky.

Matt and Isabel both attended country schools in the Selfridge area, sometimes
having to walk many miles to get there. Matt worked for the Selfridge Cheese
Plant both as a cheesemaker and truck driver, hauling milk from the farms to
the plant. The cheese plant has been a great help to the Selfridge community,
offering both jobs and an outlet to the farmers for their milk. Matt and Isabel
have also been active in farming for forty years. Matt served in the CCC's in
1942, stationed in Kramer, N.D.

Matt and Isabel have five children. David was born on February 18, 1952.
Charles Joe was born on May 13, 1954. Alvin James was born on May 16, 1955.
Bonnie Jean was born on September 27, 1956 and Jeff Allen was born September
29, 1960. They rapidly started adding to their family when the four oldest
children all got married within fourteen months. David married Bonnie Lue
Wagner on August 2, 1975. Charles married Marlo Jo Ehnes, of McLaughlin, S.D.
Alvin married Bella Reiker of McLaughlin, S.D. and finally on October 23, 1976
Bonnie Jean married Dale Silbernagel of McLaughlin, S.D. Jeff is still single
and foot loose.

There are many memories from the past, some of which are the hail storms in
July of 1956 which killed chickens and geese, broke the windows out of the
house and totaled out the crops. There was the blizzard of 1966, when there was
no water in the house for three days and when the storm was finally over the
snow was as high as the barn door. David and Charles rode to town on horses to
buy food. Then in the winter of 1978, the snow was so deep the National Guard
was called out to open the roads, yards and hay yards, so the farmers could
feed their animals and get to town for groceries. When the roads were cleared
the snow was higher then the pickups. There was only one way traffic in many
places, so many times one vehicle would have to back up to let the others pass.
School was closed for many days that winter with most of the farm kids having
to live in town with other families and relatives.

Matt and Isabel's family are scattered as are many families. David, Alvin and
Jeff are still living in Selfridge. Charles moved to Dickinson, N.D. and Bonnie
Jean is living in Belle Fourche, S.D.
Isabel Volk

ALBIN J. AND ELIZABETH [KLINGLER] VOLLMUTH
Albin Vollmuth came to the United States from Zueslaben, Germany in December of
1924 to live with his uncle, George Vollmuth. He is the son of Nicolas and Anna
Marie (Peters) Vollmuth. His uncles farm is located six and a half miles
southeast of Selfridge.

Albin married Elizabeth Klingler on October 8, 1935. They lived with her
parents until the spring of 1936 then moved into Selfridge and lived on main
street in the building now owned by George Walker Jr. Al worked for the W.P.A.
during this time for $45.00 a month as a time keeper. The West Dam was built,
trees were planted at Fort Yates, and scoria was hauled on main street of
Selfridge during this time. Elizabeth opened a cream station in the front part
of the building in which they lived. She bought cream from farmers that was
brought to town in 5, 8 and 10 gallon cans. She sold it to the Bowdle Creamery
at Bowdle, S. Dak. and it was shipped by train. The price was 10c a pound.

Eggs were 15c a dozen, milk was 35c a quart which was bought from the Bartole
and Weigle dairy farms. Diapers were $1.00 a dozen and these weren't the
"throw-a-ways". W.P.A. days were over in 1939 and in 1941 Al decided to go west
to find work in Pasco, Washington, where he worked on a grain farm.

Elizabeth writes, "From there he went to Sacramento and worked for the Southern
Pacific Railroad. When we had an auction sale of our personal belongings, my
mother, 1, and our three children left for Sacramento in October of 1941. In
1943, Al started working for Pacific Electric Company for $1.70 an hour. He
worked there until 1944 when he had to come back to attend his uncles funeral
in Selfridge. We then decided to move back to try our luck at farming. Al came
back in January of 1945 and I and the three children moved back in March of
1945.

We lived in the Palace Hotel which was managed by John Klein as there was no
house on the farm. We bought a 20 x 36 car garage from Fred Rott and it was
moved out on the farm. Al did all the electrical wiring and carpenter work by
himself, to make our home liveable.

I recall starting farming in 1945 when wheat sold for $3.50 A bushel and after
39 years of farming prices of grain haven't changed that much, yet everything
else has gone up. When we were on the farm we had telephones, electricity,
water, warmer houses; all the things we didn't have when I grew up on my
parents farm in the 30's. We also had crop failures, were hailed out in 1955
and 1956, we were dryed out, bugged out and burned out when we lost our dairy
barn in 1962.

Whenever there is a crisis in this community, the people will try and help each
other out. In 1968, when Al was sick, the neighbors helped us put in the crop.

Al was a very civic minded person and spent many hours helping to organize
co-ops such as R.E.A., West River Telephone and the Farmers Union Oil Co. He
served on the board of the Farmers Union Oil Co. for twenty three years and
served as secretary of the Farmers Union Sioux County Board. He also helped get
the Five Star Cheese Plant started in 1962. He was on the building committee
for St. Philomena school. The Rough Riders 4-H Club was organized in 1952 by
George Schaeffer and Al Vollmuth. I served on the Selfridge School Board, was a
member of the Selfridge Betterment Club and helped organize the Merry Makers
4-H Club in 1952 with the help of Eva Schaeffer.

Al passed away on July 2, 1968 and I was left with six children at home yet. We
stayed on the farm until 1974 then I moved into town and built a new home as my
friends were here. I sold the farm to my son Nick. At the present time, I am
working for the Cenex Station here in Selfridge.

The school reunion of 1981 was a huge success. My children were all home and
they still talk about the good time they all had. They are all looking forward
to coming home again in 1986 for the Diamond Jubilee.

Richard Vollmuth is a 1953 graduate of Selfridge High School. He was born March
6, 1936 and married Mary Waliser on September 27, 1955. She is the daughter of
Michael and Martina (Mosset) Waliser. They are currently living at Bottineau,
N. Dak. where they own and manage "Dick and Leon's Red Owl Store". They are the
parents of six children, Cathy, Rick, David, John, Marylyn, and Robert.

James Vollmuth was born March 12, 1938 and is a 1956 graduate of Selfridge High
School. He married Sherrie Mazara on March 25, 1961. She is the daughter of
Walter and Eva (Talianieich) Mazara. Jim has been in the Air Force for twenty
nine years stationed in various places such as England, Germany, Indiana,
Thailand, Korea. He is a Chief Master Sergent and they are currently living in
Biloxi, Mississippi. James and Sherrie have two sons, James and Michael.

Marie Ann (Vollmuth] Bigger was born April 24, 1941 and is a 1959 graduate of
Selfridge High School. She married Jack Bigger on August 13, 1960. He is the
son of Howard and Mildred (Anderson) Bigger. Marie, at present, is working for
Rockwell International Rock-a-Dyne Plant of Canoga Park, California. She lives
in Acapulco, California and has three sons, DelRay, Eric and Michael.

George Vollmuth was born September 3, 1945 and is a 1964 graduate of Selfridge
High School. He married Margaret Holland on June 30, 1972. George served in the
United States Air Force from October of 1965 to May of 1969 and was stationed
at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. At the present time, George and Margaret
are making their home at Buffalo, North Dakota where they are farming. They are
the parents of three children, Nicole, Andrew and Nathon.

Nick Vollmuth was born January 29, 1948 and is a 1967 graduate of Selfridge
High School. He served in the National Guard at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri from
January of 1968 to May of 1974. He married Norine Feryereisen on October 18,
1969. They are currently making their home on the home farm southeast of
Selfridge and are the parents of two children, Mark and Shelly.

Thomas Vollmuth was born August 8, 1950 and is a 1968 graduate of Selfridge
High School. Tom served in the National Guard from 1970 to 1976 at Fort
Leonardwood, Missouri. He married Pam Schlafman on April 13, 1973. She is the
daughter of Otto and Ruby (Neumiller) Schlafman. Tom and Pam are living in
Stanton, North Dakota where Tom is working for Northern Improvement Company in
the Center area. They have two children, Kirk and Bethann.

Picture - The Albin and Elizabeth Vollmuth family. Back: Jack, Jim, Pat, Tom.
Front: Fred, Richard, Marie, Jerry, Elizabeth, George, Nick.

Jack Vollmuth was born April 30, 1956 and graduated from Selfridge High School
in 1974. He married Jolene Werner on June 26, 1976. She is the daughter of John
Werner and Joann (Feist) Werner. Jack and Jolene are currently living in
Arvada, Colorado where Jack works as a master electrician. They have three
daughters, Jill, Natasha and Eliza.

Jerry Vollmuth was born on April 30, 1956 and is a 1974 graduate of Selfridge
High School. He married Debbie Campbell on September 25, 1983. She is the
daughter of Jim and Lorraine Campbell. Jerry and Debbie live at Lockwood,
Colorado where Jerry works for Bryant Electric as an Electrician.

Fred Vollmuth was born March 27, 1961 and graduated from Selfridge High School
in 1979. He married Sue Blazer on July 25, 1981. She is the daughter of Kenneth
and Virginia (Held) Blazer. They live in Mandan, North Dakota where Fred works
for the Coca Cola Company. They have two children, Derek and Dana.

Patrick Vollmuth was born March 2, 1965 and is a 1984 graduate of Selfridge
High School. At the present time, Pat lives in Selfridge.
Elizabeth Vollmuth

Picture - The James Vollmuth family.

GEORGE K. AND MARGARET [HALLAND] VOLLMUTH
George K. Vollmuth was born September 3, 1945, in Bismarck, N. Dak. George was
the fourth child born to Al and Liz (Klingler) Vollmuth. He grew up on a farm
near Selfridge, with his eight brothers and one sister and graduated from
Selfridge High School. In 1965, George enlisted in the Air Force and after his
military duty, he attended Northop Institute of Technology, Inglewood,
California from 1969-1971, where he received his FAA AMP license.

Margaret E. Halland, the daughter of Nick and Evelyn (Christianson) Halland was
born May 14, 1945. Margaret attended grade and high school in Buffalo, N. Dak.
and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1963. In the fall of 1963 she began
her studies at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N. Dak. and graduated in
home economics education in 1967. After graduation, she taught home economics
in Brainerd, Minnesota, Barnesville, Minnesota, and Bismarck,

Picture - The children of George and Margaret Vollmuth. Nicole, Andrew and
Nathan.

North Dakota. She taught Head Start for two summers in Selfridge. The first
summer, 1967, she taught with Roberta Drake and the second summer, Margaret
taught the only class held in the summer of 1968.

George and Margaret were married June 30, 1972, at Bismarck. After their
marriage they lived in Minot, N. Dak. for two years, where George was employed
at Lockheed Aircraft and Margaret taught home economics at Minot High School.
In 1974 they moved to the Halland family farm three miles east of Buffalo.
George farms and drives school bus for the Maple Valley School District and
Margaret teaches home economics at Chaffee, N. Dak. They have three children,
Nicole Lynn born August 31, 1973, Andrew John born October 1, 1975, and Nathan
George born January 8, 1980.
Margaret Vollmuth

Picture - The Nick Vollmuth family. Back: Mark, Nick. Front: Norrine, Michelle.

NICK AND NORINE [FEYEREISEN]  VOLLMUTH
Nick was born January 29, 1948 to Albin and Elizabeth (Klingler) Vollmuth. He
grew up on a farm located six miles southeast of Selfridge and attended school
in the Selfridge community. Nick worked on the family farm until 1973, when he
took over the farming operation which was originally inherited by Nick's father
from his uncle George. Nick eventually bought the farm from his mother.

Norine was born August 15, 1949 to Adolph and Marie (Dietlein) Feyereisen. Nick
and Norine were married October 18, 1969 in Braddock, N. Dak.

The Vollmuth's have been active in several organizations in the Selfridge
community. Nick was president of the Jaycee's and also president of the
Farmer's Union Off Co. Board. He served in the National Guard at Lemmon, S.
Dak. for six years. Norine is treasurer of the Betterment Club and manager of
the Women's Softball Team and was also a member of the C.P.A.

Nick is presently raising Simmental cross cattle along with his diversified
grain operation. Norine has worked at the ASCS office for a year and a half and
she is currently a domestic engineer. The Vollmuth's have two children, Mark
born January 24, 1972 and Michelle born October 10, 1974.
Norine Vollmuth

Picture - The Richard Vollmuth family. Back: Marylyn, David, John, Bob, Rick.
Front: Cathy, Mary, Richard, Monica.

RICHARD AND MARY [WALISER] VOLLMUTH
Richard was born on March 6, 1936 to Albin and Elizabeth (Klingler) Vollmuth.
Mary was born on November 13, 1936 to Mike and Martina (Mosset) Waliser. They
were married September 27, 1955 and have six children.

After their marriage they moved to Tuolumme, California where Richard worked in
a Lumber Mill. They moved back to Selfridge on his parents farm seven miles
southeast of Selfridge and he worked for the McLaughlin Farmers Union Elevator.
In the fall of 1958 he took over a grocery store in Selfridge. The store was
where the present post office is now located and was called Vollmuth Grocery
which they bought from Pete Feist. They moved the grocery business next door to
a building owned by Martin Meisel and later sold the store and inventory to
George Walker Jr. in 1960. They left Selfridge in 1960, moved to Riverdale,
N.D. and started working for Red Owl Store. In 1970, they moved to Bottineau
where they own and operate their own Red Owl Store.

After selling the store in 1960, Richard began selling insurance and stopped at
Lefor, N.D. While visiting with some of the Lefor residents they told Richard
about their cheese plant. They gave him a sample of the cheese and he brought
it back to Selfridge where he gave it to his dad. Richard told him the
Selfridge community should have this type of business for the area farmers and
local people. Mr. Al Vollmuth started the ball rolling from there.

Richard and Mary's children are as follows:

Cathy was born in 1956, lives in Denver, Colorado.

Rick born in 1958, an electrician and is married and lives in Fargo, N.D. He
has one son, Eric.

Dave born in 1960, lives in Aberdeen, S.D.

John born in 1961 and lives in Irving, Texas.

Mary Lynn born in 1962 and lives in Grand Forks.

Bob was born in 1967 and lives in Bottineau, N.D.

Richard Vollmuth

Picture - Anthony Waliser

ANTHONY WALISER
Tony is the eleventh child born to Mike and Martina (Mosset) Waliser. He was
born September 1, 1949 in Bismarck, N. Dak. and grew up on a farm six miles
south of Selfridge. Living on a farm and belonging to such a large family meant
there always was a lot of work to be done. Tony helped out by milking cows,
feeding the chickens and the pigs. He disliked the blizzards in winter the
most, as it meant that the work would be made that much harder.

Of course, there were many good times he can remember. He especially enjoyed
the holidays when the family was altogether. The year the family moved into
their new home was a very special event. Everything was so modern. There was no
more shoveling coal, chopping wood, or carrying water.

He attended grade and high school in Selfridge, graduating from Selfridge High
School in 1967. In 1968, he began his military duty in the Air Force. While in
the military he traveled extensively to such countries as England, France and
Spain. In December of 1972, he received his discharge from the service and
returned to Selfridge where he helped his Dad and his brother Mike on the farm.

In September of 1973, he started college at B.J.C. in Bismarck. He was also in
the Air Force Reserve at this time, serving from December 9, 1972 until
November 15, 1974. Tony is presently living in Bismarck where he is a soil
tester with Central Associates of Wilton, N. Dak.
Anthony Waliser

Picture - The Jim Waliser family. Back: Jim, Missy, Dominic, Diane. Front:
Craig, Tessa,

JAMES AND DIANE [BLOTSKE] WALISER
James R. Waliser is the son of the deceased Mike Waliser Sr. and Martina
(Mosset) who resides in Bismarck. James was born on November 24, 1944 and
attended the first eight years of school in the St. Philomena Catholic School
and finished high school at the Selfridge Public School. He recalls how they
used to have to get to school by horse and sled and when the wintry weather got
too rough, he and his sisters and brothers would have to stay in town all week
and return home only on weekends.

After graduating, Jim left for Rapid City to attend Rapid City Business
College. To help the expenses for college, he found a job at a bakery shop
where he got his hands into "dough" one way or another. From there he was
drafted into the service from 1966 to 1968 and was stationed in Mannheim,
Germany.

Diane is the daughter of Ferdinand and Margaret (Eckroth) Blotske and was born
on January 23, 1953. Her first six years of life were spent on the family farm
until 1959 when they move& into Selfridge. She also attended the parochial
school for six years and remembers a few events that they used to participate
in back in parochial school. The main one was an annual Passion Play the
students used to put on for the community. It was fun building scenes and
sewing outfits for that age in time. Another memory was rollerskating in the
church basement every Sunday afternoon for all ages. A lot of black and blue
marks came out of that basement. After graduating from the Selfridge Public
High School, Diane attended BJC for a two year Medical Secretary Course and
worked for six months at the Bismarck Hospital as an "on the job" training
course. She came back to Selfridge to marry her man-in-waiting, Jim. They were
married June 2, 1973 in the St. Philomena Church.

Jim and Diane owned and operated the Starlite Cafe and Hotel for ten years
until they sold it to Frank Thomas. At the present time, Jim and Diane contract
two mail routes and Jim drives the west bus route and does farming near Walker,
South Dakota. Their first home was a trailer house on the east end of Main
Street for five years until they built a new home, on the same block, and where
they are presently living.

Jim spent many years as the Post Commander of the American Legion where a lot
of men remember the old

"Smokers" that were held. He was Fire Chief of the Selfridge Rural Fire
District and helped get this area organized. A lot of good stories are told
about the many fire trips taken. Diane has been in a Homemakers Club and has
for many years been a CCD teacher and church organist. Jim and Diane have four
children: Melissa born July 29, 1974, Craig born February 20, 1978, Tessa born
April 22, 1979, and Dominic born August 6, 1981.
Diane Waliser

Picture - The Joe Waliser family. Jody, Joe, David, Carol, Steven, Shelly.

JOSEPH AND CAROLYN [HAEDER] WALISER
Joe was born on January 3, 1943 to Mike and Martina (Mosset) Waliser of
Selfridge. He attended and graduated from Selfridge High school in 1960. Joe
was a former Grand Knight of the Selfridge Knights of Columbus, a former
Selfridge Betterment Club member and was a member of the local Legion Unit.

Carolyn Haider was born on April 9, 1947 to Mike and Martha (Vetter) Haider of
Selfridge. She was a 1964 graduate of Selfridge High. While in Selfridge, Carol
was on the school board, and was a member of the Selfridge Betterment Club, a
treasurer of the Concerned Parents Association and a 4-H leader. She also
worked at the ASCS Office from 1966 through 1983 and Joe was a carpenter and
building contractor for 24 years. The Waliser family moved to Sturgis, S.D. in
1984.

Joe and Carol have four children:

Shelly born on July 26, 1966 and a 1984 graduate of Selfridge High.

Steven born December 26, 1969.

Jody born December 18, 1972 and

David born March 9, 1982.

Carol Waliser

Look ahead with hope, back with a grateful heart, and around with tender mercy.

Yesterday is a cancelled check, tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is the
only cash you have - so spend it wisely.

Picture - The Mike and Martina Waliser family: Back: Bob, Helm Ann, Betty,
Tony, Patty, Joe, Mary, Ron, Mike Jr. Front: Martina, Diane, Jim, John, George
and Mike Sr.

MICHAEL AND MARTINA [MOSSET] WALISER
Martina Mosset was born on September 28, 1910 at Linton, N.D. and is the oldest
child of Ferdinand and Magdelena (Richter) Mosset. She came to Selfridge with
her parents at the age of about ten. Being she was the oldest child, her family
responsibilities were many. By the age of nine, she had to do all the cooking,
baking, and housework and also helped raise her younger sisters and brothers.

Martina married Michael Waliser, Sr. on September 28, 1929 at Selfridge. He is
the son of George and Katherine (Glosser) Waliser. He came to Selfridge at
about age 18 from the Sykeston, N.D. area, to work for some of his relatives.
Mike and Martina's first home was on the John Fleck farm located 6 miles west
of Selfridge which they rented for about 6 years. It was here that their first
four children were born.

Mike and Martina started their marriage at the beginning of the thirty's and
the drought years. The sand piles looked like snow drifts. The sand would blow
through every window and crack in their house. The small children couldn't go
outside because the grasshoppers were so big and hungry. There were no jobs or
money. Mike and Martina were no different than anyone else trying to keep food
on the table for their children.

About 1938 they moved to the Brisky farm which they also rented for five years.
Mike purchased the family farm in 1944 which is located five miles south of
Selfridge where their son, Robert, now lives. The farm only had a two room
shack then and it was hard living there. There were tons of rock to be cleared
from the fields. All the water for washing clothes had to be hauled up the hill
by hand and then the washing was done on a washboard three times a week. By
this time, the family had 9 children so the washing was no easy task. Mike
finally bought a washing machine with a gas motor and wash day became a lot
easier.

It took until 1949 when the family finally got electricity on the farm. Martina
cried at first when the lights came on, she was uncertain about the change.
When they got an electric refrigerator she accepted the change as being better
as she could finally make jello-something she really liked. She continued to
cook on the wood cook stove though.

Winters were always hard for the family on the farm Sometimes the kids didn't
get to school for quite awhile. About 1948-49 the Waliser family was snowbound
for four months. It was a blessing and a relief when the snow plow finally came
through.

The Waliser children walked to the country school of Golden Wealth which was a
three mile walk for them, mornings and nights. Some of the teachers who taught
here were Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jacobson and Mrs. Mattson. Later they started high
school in Selfridge at the parochial school. School was held in the St.
Philomena Church basement for a short while because of a school dispute. They
traveled to school by sled in the winter months and by wagon in the spring and
fall months. Often times the snow and mud was so deep the children would walk
along side the sled and wagon for miles. Mike purchased a house in town and the
children stayed there during the school week when the school months were in
session. The children attended mass at 8:30 every morning - and they were
always there for it. It was about 1947-48-49 when the nuns gave some beautiful
plays which drew large crowds of people. All the school children participated
in these plays.

Martina has spent most of her life raising children. First she helped care for
all her sisters and brothers, then she cared for her own children, and now her
concerns are for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as the
interests of all her children and their spouses. She has remarked, "Your
children's problems become your own worries and heartaches." Mike was a hard
worker and as his sons grew up they all worked together to make the farm
prosperous. The children were all educated in the Selfridge School where Mike
took an active part serving as a member of the Selfridge School Board for many
years. Out of this family of eight boys, six of them spent time serving their
country in the United States Armed Forces. Mike and Martina were always proud
of their sons service.

In 1964 Mike and Martina built a new house on their farm which provided a lot
more room for themselves and their children and grandchildren whom they enjoyed
having come home for visits. After 46 years of marriage, Michael passed away on
February 7, 1976. With his passing, his children lost a true friend as well as
their father. They could always go to him for advice and he kept peace in his
family.

When the children were all on their own, Martina moved to a new smaller house
in Selfridge which was built in 1979 near the church where she loved to attend
mass. Due to health reasons, Martina moved to Bismarck in 1984 where she still
resides with her son Mike Jr. Michael Sr. and Martina are the parents of 14
living children.

Angela [Waliser] Hoon was born 1932. She married Joe Hoon the son of Joseph Sr.
and Elizabeth (Feist) Hoon. Joe works as a carpenter in Selfridge where they
live and Ann has retired from her many years as a cook. They have twelve
children, James, Richard, Juliann, Nyla, Frederick, Danny, Andy, Lucille,
Marjorie, Michael and Matthew.

George Waliser was born in 1933. He married Betty Glaesmann and they settled in
Ashley after their marriage. In 1960 George moved his family to Washburn. In
1977 George was transferred to the State Soil Conservation Office in Bismarck.
They have six children, Timothy, Michael, Susan, Paul, Cynthia and Thomas.

Helen [Waliser] Holzer was born 1934. On September 28, 1954, she married Tony
Holzer at Selfridge. They made their home in Bismarck where Helen still
resides. Tony did construction work up to the time of his death on March 6,
1980. Helen and Tony have two sons, Mark and Dan. Helen works in the library
and the cafeteria at Riverside School.

Mary [Waliser] Vollmuth was born in 1935. She married Richard Vollmuth, the son
of Albin and Elizabeth (Klingler) Vollmuth of Selfridge. They have six
children, Cathy, Rick, David, John, Mary, and Bobby.

Michael Waliser Jr. was born in 1939. Mike is residing with his mother in
Bismarck, N.D. Previously, he has been engaged in farming and running the
family farm at Selfridge.

Elizabeth Waliser was born 1940. Betty is presently living in Bismarck with her
two daughters, Lauri and Vicky. From 1961 to 1965 Betty worked for the Motor
Vehicle Department at the State Capitol in Bismarck. For fourteen years she was
employed with the Selfridge Public School System as clerk until her move to
Bismarck in 1983 where she does waitress work at the VFW.

Robert Waliser was born 1941. He married Sandra Lee Mittleider, the daughter of
John and Florence (Herman) Mittleider. They moved to Selfridge in 1981 where
Bob and Sandy took over the family farm.

Joseph Waliser was born 1943. He married Carol Haider. After their marriage
they made their home in Selfridge where Joe owned and managed his own carpenter
and construction business. They have four children, Shelly, Steven, Jody and
David.

James Waliser was born 1944. He married Diane Blotske. She is the daughter of
Ferdinand and Margaret (Eckroth) Blotske. At the present time, they both work,
for the U.S. Mail Service. They have four children, Missy, Craig, Tessa and
Dominic.

John Waliser was born 1946. On June 6, 1970 John married Gail Thompson. They
live in Lisbon, N.D. where John works for Melroe and Gail works at a nursing
home. They have three children Jeremy, Jason and Jana.

Patricia [Waliser] Thinnes was born 1947. Patty graduated from Selfridge High
School in 1965 and went to work at the ASCS Office in Selfridge. She married
John M. Thinnes on October 15, 1966. They lived in Selfridge one year while
John taught school and then they moved to Balta where John accepted another
teaching position. They later moved to McClusky where John taught school and
Patty worked at the McClusky Gazette and ASCS Office. Presently they are living
at Underwood, N.D. where John and Patty work in the Post Office. They have two
sons, Todd and Troy.

Anthony R. Waliser was born in 1949. Tony is a bachelor living by himself in
Bismarck.

Ronald Waliser was born 1953. He married Karen O'Rourke and they are presently
living in Menoken, N.D. Ron works for Clark Equipment and Karen works as a
nurse at St. Alexius Hospital. They have three children Christopher, Renae and
Nicholas.

Diane Waliser was born in 1958. Diane graduated from Minot State College. She
specialized in working with handicapped children and special education
children. She worked at Grafton State Hospital and at the present time she is
living in Bismarck where she is employed with handicapped children.
Ann Hoon

Picture - Robert Waliser family.

ROBERT AND SANDRA [MITTLEIDER] WALISER
Bob was born in Selfridge on June 15, 1941 and is the seventh child born to
Mike and Martina (Mosset) Waliser. He was raised on a farm 6-1/2 miles south of
Selfridge and attended grade and high school in Selfridge, graduating from
Selfridge High in 1959.

After graduation he helped his parents on the farm. In January of 1964 he
entered the U.S. Army, taking his basic training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
He was then transferred to Fort Eustis, Virginia for six months and while there
he took up air craft mechanics. He was later transferred to Fort Benning,
Georgia, where he was an air craft mechanic and also did rescue work. In
January of 1966, he was discharged from the service and returned to Selfridge
to help on the family farm.

In July of 1966, he began working for the ASCS office for a month. In August of
1966, he began working as a technician for the Soil Conservation Service at
Selfridge.

On July 15, 1967 he married Sandra Mittleider in the St. Philomena Catholic
Church at Selfridge. Sandra was born March 23, 1948 at Mobridge, S. Dak. She is
the youngest child and only daughter of John and Florence (Herman) Mittleider
of McLaughlin, S. Dak. and grew up on a farm west of McLaughlin. The family
moved into town when Sandra was 11 years old where she attended grade and high
school at McLaughlin, graduating from there in 1966. After graduation she began
working for the First State Bank of McLaughlin.

After their marriage, Bob and Sandra rented a home in McLaughlin where they
lived for a year and a half. To make it more convenient for Bob, and since
Sandra was only working part time now, they decided to move to Selfridge. In
the fan of 1968, they purchased the former John Blotske home and lived in
Selfridge until May of 1972, when Bob accepted a position with the Soil
Conservation Service in Garrison, N. Dak.

They lived in the Garrison area until 1981 when they decided to try their hand
at farming. Bob had always enjoyed farming and felt the home place had been
setting empty far too long. In January of 1981 he made arrangements with his
mother to purchase the farm. Bob moved to Selfridge in March of 1981 to begin
farming, the rest of the family moved to Selfridge in June.

Bob is a member of the American Legion, is on the Farmers Union Board, and is
also on the board of the Selfridge Rural Fire District. The Waliser's have two
children: Kayla Marie born April 5, 1968 at Mobridge, S. Dak. She will graduate
from Selfridge High in 1986. Scott Christopher was born August 22, 1971 at
Mobridge. He is presently in the 7th grade in Selfridge.
Sandra Waliser

ADAM AND LILLY [HAUCK] WALKER
Adam was born December 1, 1914 and is the oldest son of John and Magdelena
(Bickle) Walker. He moved to the Selfridge area with his parents when he was
just a small boy, but moved back to Linton, North Dakota to live with his
grandparents until he was about seven years old. When his grandparents moved
off their farm, Adam came back to Selfridge to live with his parents. He missed
his grandparents a great deal, because they had almost become like parents to
him.

Being part of a big family and living on a sizeable farm, there was always
plenty of work to do. As a young boy, Adam herded cows, as the family farm had
about a hundred head of cows and sheep each plus about sixty head of horses.
There was lots of hay to put up and haul home plus plenty of other chores as
well.

In 1936, at the age of 22, Adam left for California with his great uncle, John
Beck, to look for work. They went by truck and it took them a whole week to get
there. The truck was loaded with furniture and belongings and Adam rode in the
back. He remembers that they brought along a lot of food from home, such as
homemade smoked sausage and other things, but at the California border, they
were informed that they could not take any food into California. It all had to
be either given or thrown away.

He stayed with his uncle Joe Walker while he looked for a job. At first, he
found employment picking fruit and vegetables. These articles were picked by
the box and the workers were paid by how many boxes of fruit or vegetables they
had picked. At that time, it was 5c a box. The size of the boxes were usually a
bushel. A worker generally picked as fast as you could to earn as much money as
you could. If they were paid by the hour, it was only 35c an hour.

Picture - Adam and Lilly Walker.

Later, Adam found work on an island that raised peppermint and spearmint. He
got to the island by boat every morning, where he drove truck and caterpillar
on this mint farm. Adam stated that he stayed in California four years and
hated it as long as he was there. He returned home to Selfridge in 1940. He was
tired of California and his father had promised to plant some crop for him if
he returned home.

Upon his return to North Dakota, he bought the John Fuhrman farm located
southwest of Selfridge. He paid $200 down and $200 a year over a twenty-year
lease agreement, with 3 percent interest. The farm had 400 acres of land and at
first he farmed alone. His future wife, Lilly Hauck, lived on the Fuhrman farm
in 1936 when Adam first met her, and he can remember the first time he went to
visit her. He just had a new suit, and he and Lilly were going to go to
Bismarck to a movie. Lilly was just finishing with the milking when Adam
arrived. He offered to help her carry in the milk, when the dog grabbed his leg
and ripped a big hole in the pants. He ended up having to borrow pants from
Lilly's brother, which didn't fit him very well.

Lilly Hauck and Adam were married October 12, 1941 in a country church. They
had a big wedding with a reception and dance at the Hauck farm. Before Adam got
married, he went to Bismarck and bought some new clothes, suit, shirt, shoes,
tie and of course new underwear. The new underwear were made of wool and rubbed
all the hair off his legs. At the time he didn't know if he lost his hair from
the new underwear or from being newly married.

After their marriage they moved onto Adam's farm. They continued on this farm
until 1948, when they purchased a bar in Selfridge, and called it Adam's Bar.
It was the original Wodlinger Store, then the Anderson Cafe. Later in years it
was called Chuck's Bar or Sieglock's Bar. Adam was the first person in
Selfridge to put in a television set. This was in his bar and he got better
reception than some of the people did in their homes later on. He owned the bar
until 1957 when he sold it and moved to Rapid City for one year. There he
worked in a trailer factory until it burned down. He then moved to Mobridge, S.
Dak. in 1958.

In Mobridge he found work hauling rock with his truck for the bridges being
built in the area. He did this until 1966 then went to work in the plastic
factory until 1975 when he retired. Adam and Lilly still make their home in
Mobridge where Lilly does some contract painting also hangs wallpaper. Adam
loves to fish and does a lot of this, even some commercial fishing for the
local stores and cafe's. Adam and Lilly have four children, Eugene, Clarence,
Linda and Dale.

Eugene Walker is married and lives on a farm near Mobridge. He has two
daughters, Kim and Karm.

Clarence L. Walker lives in Mobridge where he works for the Coca Cola Bottling
company. He has one son, Troy Lee.

Linda Walker is married and lives on a farm near Pollock, S. Dak. Her and her
husband also operate a tavern in Pollock. They have two children.

Dale Walker lives and works in Mobridge. He is single.
Adam Walker

Picture - The Arlynne Walker family.

ARLYNNE AND TAMMY [MOSER] WALKER
Arlynne Kevin Walker was born to George and Alvina (Metzger) Walker on January
27, 1962. He attended school in Selfridge where he graduated in 1980. Tammy
Jean Moser was born on April 15, 1961 to Duane Albert and Charlotte Ann (Heier)
Moser of McLaughlin, S. Dak.

Tammy writes, "On June 6, 1980 Arlynne and I were united in marriage in
McLaughlin. After our marriage, we resided in a mobile home which was located
south of the George Walker Jr's. home in Selfridge. Arlynne was employed in the
family business, The Dakota Well Drilling Co. While living in Selfridge,
Arlynne was an active member in the Jaycee's. He held the office of treasurer
in 1982-83 and the office of president in 1983-84. I was a member of the
Jayceettes where I held the office of secretary. In August of 1983, we moved to
Washburn, N. Dak. Arlynne is currently employed at Riverwood Inc. We have two
children Shawn Arlynne born September 16, 1981 and Travis Kevin born August 16,
1982.
Tammy Walker

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

Picture - Renae, Virginia and Art Walker.

ARTHUR AND VIRGINIA [WUITSCHICK] WALKER
Art was born and raised on his parents farm located 14 miles west of Selfridge,
North Dakota. He was born January 19, 1927, the son of John Sr. and Magdelena
(Bickle) Walker. After moving into Selfridge as a young man, he started his own
trucking business. On October 9, 1952, he was drafted into the United States
Army at Fargo, North Dakota serving his time in Korea and was discharged on
August 4, 1954 from Camp Carson, Colorado.

After returning to Selfridge, Art continued with his trucking business. At that
time there were no telephones in Selfridge except for the one phone which was
in Lauingers Hotel. People calling long distance to have their trucking done
had to call the hotel. The message was then delivered to Art and he used the
hotel phone to return the call and conduct business.

He married Virginia Wuitschick on April 9, 1960 in Selfridge. Virginia is the
daughter of Lazerus and Josephine (Hartman) Wuitschick. Virginia writes, "In a
small town like Selfridge you don't really meet someone. You just know them. It
seems like Art and I always knew each other.

When growing up, our town of Selfridge was such a small town and we all seemed
like we were just one big family. The kids did everything together, and we all
went everywhere as a group. We always went as a whole carload. When I grew up,
things were more family and home oriented. The whole family went together
everywhere whether it was church, a house party, a public dance or any
community activity. I really don't think Selfridge has changed in that aspect
of things.

I worked for Smestad's U-Save when I was in the eighth grade. I did everything
from unloading the truck, cleaning shelves, waiting on customers or whatever
had to be done. When I was a junior in high school I also worked at the
Selfridge Co-op Station along with my job at Smestads. Whenever I wasn't
working at Lloyd's, I was at the co-op; after school, weekends and evenings.
Wednesday and Saturday evenings were the busiest because these were church
nights.

On these evening there were no set hours. A person worked until the people were
finished with their shopping and visiting and went home. Benches were placed
along the front of the store on the inside and here is where the people would
sit and do their visiting. The little ones played outside while the teenagers
all congregated or hung out at Lauingers Hotel and Cafe. They spent their time
talking and drinking pop and malted milks. They didn't have a lot of money to
do much else and there wasn't much else to do. Hamburgers in those days sold
for 25c and so did a malted milk. Pop sold for 5c a bottle.

I worked for Paul Schell at the Co-op for five years and then graduated from
Selfridge High School in 1957. I went to Rapid City, S. Dak. to business
college for 6 months then returned to Selfridge and became employed at the
Sioux County Court House in Fort Yates as Deputy Auditor for 7-1/2 years. I
enjoyed my job and the people I worked with were just super. We all pitched in
to help each other during the busy times.

After Art and I were married, our first home was a little white house near the
school which is now owned by Myrtie McGregor. Art had purchased this home
before we were married, from his brother John. Art continued to operate his
trucking business hauling anything and everything, and I continued to work at
the court house.

From the time we were first married, until we moved from Selfridge, our home
was open to all. We shared every meal with someone and there was always someone
staying overnight. We never regretted this and it was the joy of our life.

In 1968 we moved to McLaughlin, S. Dak. because of Art's trucking business
where we are making our home at the present time. We have one daughter, Renae
living in Sioux Falls, S. Dak."
Art & Virginia Walker

Picture - Christ Walker family taken 1967. Back L to R: David, Doris, Verna,
Ruth, Paul. Front: Daniel, Christ Jr., Leofina, Debra, Shiela, Christ, Silas
and Darrell.

CHRIST AND LEOFINA [SCHULER] WALKER
Christ Walker, the son of George Sr. and Rosina (Goehring) Walker, was born
February 9, 1920 in Sioux County, eight miles west of Selfridge on his parents
farm. He attended rural school and was musically talented. His interests were
many and he worked at different jobs, until he tackled his own future as a
farmer.

Christ met Leofina Schuler during a summer when she was working for Leofina's
step-sister and brother-in-law, John and Elsie Walker. Leofina was born to Fred
and Sophina Schuler, July 20, 1925 at Washburn, N. Dak. She grew up near
Washburn and attended school there. Christ and Leofina were married November
25, 1943 at Washburn. They lived with his parents until the spring of 1944 when
they built up a place of their own, about six miles west of Selfridge. Here is
where they raised grain, cattle and also chickens. They sold hatching eggs to
the hatchery at Mandan, N. Dak.

On January 29, 1971, at the age of 45, Leofina passed away after a short
illness and is buried in the Selfridge Community Cemetery. The family continued
to live on this farm for a short time after Leofina's death and then Christ
sold the farm to his son, David. Christ moved to Mobridge, S. Dak. where he
continued to work for the Mobridge Sales Barn. He remarried and at the present
time lives in Bismarck, N. Dak. with his wife Elaine. She works as a nurse in
Med Center One in Bismarck and Christ does carpenter work where ever work is
available.

Christ and Leofina have eleven children.

David Wesley Walker was born January 27, 1945 and married Marilyn Stotz of
McLaughlin in 1965. They have three boys, Garrett, Gentry and David.

Paul George Walker was born January 1, 1954. He lives in Raleigh, N. Carolina
with is wife Brenda and one son, Paul Jr.

Silas Arthur Walker was born October 12, 1955. He married Kathy D. Dietrich in
1976 and she is the daughter of Connie and Helen (Quenzer) Dietrich of
McLaughlin, S. Dak. Silas lives in Bismarck and has two sons, Charles and
Joshua.

Christ Timothy was born April 8, 1957. He and his wife Debbie and son Brian,
live in Marion, Ohio.

Darrell Dean Walker was born January 20, 1961 and also served in the U.S. Army
in Germany, and now lives in Raleigh, N. Carolina.

Daniel Brian Walker was born January 20, 1961 and also served in the U.S. Army
and now lives

Ruth Lillian [Walker] White Owl was born May 20, 1948. She married Ronald White
Owl and they live in New Town, North Dakota where Ronald works for a utilities
company. They have six children, Rebecca, Robert, Ronald, Allen, Paula and
Eilleen.

Doris Diann [Walker] Ballard was born August 31, 1949. She married William
Escarre and they have two children, Christie and Angie. She remarried to Glenn
Ballard and they are living in San Diego where Glen is in the Navy. They have
two children, Byron and Amy.

Verna Mae [Walker] Naegle was born May 30, 1952 and married Greg Scholes. They
have one son, Michael. Verna remarried to Ed Naegle and they live near St.
Gertrudes where they are farming.

Debra Kay [Walker] Nygaard was born December 5, 1959. She married Michael
Nygaard and they are living in Gillette, Wyoming and have two sons, Ronald and
Caleb.

Sheila Ann [Walker] McArthur was born May 24, 1963. She married Gary McArthur
and they live in Lewisville, Texas.
Rose Haman

DANA AND ARLEEN [FERGEL] WALKER
Dana Darrell Walker was born July 22, 1957 to George Jr. and Alvina (Metzger)
Walker. He attended the Selfridge Public School until 1973 after which he
started working full time for his father in the well drilling business. On May
25, 1974 he married Arleen Ann Fergel. Arleen was born on October 24, 1956 to
John and Theresa (Roll) Fergel and lived on a ranch southwest of Shields, N.D.
attending school at Leahy Elementary and St. Gertrudes High School. Arleen
moved to Selfridge with her family when her parents bought the Wishing Well Bar
and Supper Club. She attended her junior and senior year at Selfridge Public
School where she graduated in May of 1974.

Dana and Arleen held their garden wedding ceremony at George Walker Jr's. After
marrying, they purchased a trailer home and lived in Selfridge. On September
10, 1974 their first daughter, Cherie Jean was born. Cherie is now attending
the Selfridge Elementary School and is in the 5th grade.

Picture - The Dana Walker family.

In November of 1975 Arleen began work for the Cedar Soil Conservation District
as their clerk until April 25, 1979 when their second daughter, Sony& Dee was
born. Sonya is now attending Selfridge Elementary School and is in the 1st
grade.

After having two children Dana and Arleen decided their two bedroom trailer was
not big enough for the four of them, so they built a house on the north side of
Selfridge which they moved into in December of 1979. In the spring of 1980
Arleen began work for the USDA-ASCS until July, 1981, when she was appointed to
the position of Clerk-Treasurer for the Selfridge Public School. In July of
1983 Dana and Arleen purchased equipment from his father, George Walker Jr.,
and decided to begin their own business called Dana's Well Repair and
Excavating, which continues to be the family business.

It has not been all work for them though. Dana, Arleen, Cherie and Sonya keep
busy with activities such as snow skiing, water skiing, camping, fishing,
snowmobiling, and softball and are active in community clubs such as the
Betterment Club, Jaycees and the Jubilee Committee.
Arleen Walker

DAVID AND MARILYN [STOTZ] WALKER
David and Marilyn (Stotz) Walker were married on December 18, 1965 in the
Congregational Church in McLaughlin, S.D. David Wesley Walker was born on
January 27, 1945 in Mandan, N.D., the son of Christ and Leofina (Schuler)
Walker. Marilyn was born on November 10, 1946 at Mobridge, S.D. to Edgar and
Clara (Eberhart) Stotz. David graduated from Selfridge High School in 1963 and
attended BJC for Business Education and Physical Education. Marilyn graduated
from McLaughlin High School in 1964. They met through mutual friends.

David and Marilyn lived in Bismarck, N.D. in 1966 and after several years moved
to Washington, California and Kansas, then they moved back to Selfridge. They
farmed on the family farm located seven miles west of Selfridge from 1971-76
and then moved to Bismarck in 1976. David and Marilyn belong to the Bismarck
Reformed Church and to the Elks 1799 in Bismarck, N.D. They have three boys.

Garrett Jay was born January 19, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas. He plays basketball
and does a lot of babysitting. He attends Simle Jr. High.

Picture - The David Walker family.

Gentry Lee was born April 27, 1972 in Mobridge, S.D. He plays football and
basketball and also works for the Bismarck Gun Club in the summer. He attends
Miller Grade School in Bismarck.

David Dion was born April 22, 1976 in Bismarck. He enjoys soccer and attends
Miller Grade School also. All three boys take piano lessons.
David Walker

Picture - The George Walker Jr. family. Back: George, Alvina, Pam, Dorien,
Ruby. Front: Ted, Dana, Arlynne, DuWayne.

GEORGE JR. AND ALVINA [METZGER] WALKER
George was born 1918 at Braddock, North Dakota and is the son of George Sr. and
Rosina (Goehring) Walker. He grew up on his parents farms located eight miles
west of Selfridge which is now the Sam Walker farm. He was educated in the
country Walt Smith School. Later there was a new school built north of the
family farm called the Walker School. George couldn't talk a word of English
when he started school.

As a young man, he first started working in the Collis and Ellingson Garage in
Selfridge where he learned the trade of well drilling, as well as learning to
weld and run the blade. He also did body work and earned $60.00 a month.

George married Alvina (Metzger) on June 8, 1938 at McIntosh, S. Dak. She is the
daughter of George and Martha (Moser) Metzger of McLaughlin. She was born in
November of 1919 south of McLaughlin and received her education in a country
school called the Cadillac School.

The first home for George and Alvina was a small apartment above the post
office located in the same building as it is now. After a very short time they
moved on to the Ellingson farm located on the north side of Selfridge. Here
they raised a garden, milked a few cows and delivered milk in town. That same
fall, they moved out to the Erman Ewers Ranch located twelve miles west of
Selfridge, later known as the Darrel Ten Broek Farm.

George and Alvina bought this farm for $5 an acre. There were eight quarters of
land and it sold for $6400.00. George saved some money to make a down payment
of $4500.00 and the rest he put on a contract for deed. They raised cattle,
pigs, chickens, turkeys and small grains. They started milking with 8 cows and
towards last they had 100 head. They farmed here for six years, and at this
same time George became interested in well drilling. The first well he drilled
was his own in 1939. He rented a machine from S.A. Collis and Elton Ellingson
for $25.00. In 1945 when their first child started school, they had an auction
sale, sold the farm and moved to Selfridge.

In Selfridge, they purchased the same house in which they are now living.
George set up his own Well Drilling and Plumbing business and operated a repair
shop. Through the years, George has operated his garage and well drilling
business along with a number of partners. The years have been both good and bad
for this business but it is still operating today under the ownership and
management of George's son Dana.

Both George and Alvina have been active in their community. Alvina has served
as past secretary treasurer for the Selfridge Betterment Club and also for the
Charity Bible Circle, and at present, is a member of the Knitting Club. George
has operated Walker's Photography in the past and at the present time he is
very busy with his newest enterprise, Walker's Greenhouse and Flowerbox,
located in the front part of his garage located on Main Street. He is a charter
member of the First Baptist Church in Selfridge and has managed the Walker
Apartments and several mobile home parking lots. He is also serving as Mayor of
Selfridge. They both belong to the Silver and Gold Senior Citizens. Alvina has
done baby-sitting for many children in the Selfridge Community through the past
years. The children all remember and love her for her caring ways. George and
Alvina are the parents of seven children.

Theodore Walker was born April 4, 1939. He is a 1958 graduate of Selfridge High
School and at the present time lives in Washburn, N. Dak. where he is part
owner of Hoffman's Motor's and Scott Wood Motel. He married Barbara Mattern on
September 6, 1961 at Bismarck. She is the daughter of Konrad and Caroline
(Welder) Mattern of McIntosh, S. Dak. Ted and Barbara are the parents of three
daughters, Lynette, Laura Jean and Londa Michelle.

Dorien [Walker] Dillman was born August 27, 1941. She is a 1959 graduate of
Selfridge High School and at the present time she lives in Bismarck, N. Dak.
with her family. Dorien married Jerome Dillman, the son of Simon and Maudie
(Landeis) Dillman of Selfridge. Dorien and Jerome have one daughter, Tara Lee.

Ruby [Walker] Schimcat was born May 31, 1943. She attended Selfridge High
School and on July 23, 1960 she married Clinton Schimcat the son of Art and Ann
(Hofer) Schimcat. They are making their home at Pierre, S. Dak. where they own
and operate the W/S Western Clothing Store. Clint and Ruby are the parents of
two daughters, Jill and Jana.

Dwayne Walker was born March 7, 1947 at McLaughlin. He graduated in 1965 from
Selfridge High School. He married Karen Vasey of Mott, N. Dak. and they have
two children, Ryan and Heidi. Dwayne lives in Bismarck, N. Dak. where he is
employed as a T.V. cameraman for KFYR. He is engaged to be married to Ranae
Hoffman of Bismarck.

Pamela [Walker] Eckroth was born June 17, 1954. She married Dennis Eckroth the
son of Pete and Genevieve (Hopfauf) Eckroth. Pam and Dennis live in Bismarck,
N. Dak. and have three children, Jaden, Jerrod and Janae.

Dana Walker was born July 22, 1957. He married Arlene Fergel. They are the
parents of two children, Cherie and Sonja.

Arlynne Kevin Walker was born January 27, 1962 at Bismarck. He married Tammy
Moser and they have two sons, Shawn and Travis.
George and Alvina Walker

Picture - Ted Walker family.

Picture - DuWayne Walker and Renae Hoffman.

The tide of life is sometimes very rough, but each storm ridden through makes
us a better captain of our soul.

Picture - The George W. Walker Family. Back: Melvin, Matt, Marvin, Rodney,
Maynard, Mike, Miles, Jerry, Myron. Middle: Cathy, Charlotte, Ruby, George,
Charlene, Corla. Front: Marlin, Cheryl, Colleen, Merle.

GEORGE W. AND RUBY [BUECHLER] WALKER
George was born April 24, 1917 at Selfridge, N.D. to John and Magdelena
(Bickel) Walker. He was one of nine boys and six girls in the Walker Family.
They lived fourteen miles west of Selfridge where George attended a country
school and also Selfridge High School. He then spent two years in the Civilian
Conservation Corps and was stationed at Fargo and Kinsel, N.D. They built dams
and duck ponds at these places.

George came home for a short time, then went to California to seek employment.
He was employed at the mint factory for three years, then was called into the
United States Army through the selective service in October. George took his
basic training at Camp Wallace, Texas. In January of 1942 he was sent to the
Panama Canal Zone where he was stationed for twenty-six months and after a
thirty day furlough he was sent to Fort Logen at Denver, Colorado, then on to
Fort Bliss, Texas, where he spent six months. He was then sent to Camp Stewart,
Georgia where he was stationed for three months. From there he was sent to Fort
Mead, Maryland, where he served as an interpreter. There were six thousand
German prisoners at this camp where he was stationed for six months.

He was then transferred to Camp Shanks in New York, where he boarded the ship
"Queen Elizabeth" on January 14th, 1943. He arrived at Glasgow, Scotland on
January 19th where he boarded a train going through Wales on down through
England. From there he went to South Hampton to LaHarve, France and went on by
truck to the front lines in Paris, France, where he joined the 35th Division,
3rd Army. He was stationed there until the war ended and he received his
discharge.

After he was discharged, he came back to North Dakota to live. While living at
Selfridge, George met Ruby Buechler. She is the daughter of Mike and Kathryn
(Bollinger) Buechler. The Buechler family lived nine miles south of Selfridge.
George and Ruby were married on November 26, 1946 in the Redeemer Lutheran
Church in McLaughlin, S.D. A wedding reception was held at the Buechler farm.
They moved onto a farm six and one half miles south of Selfridge where George
was engaged in farming with his brother Adam.

In October 1948, George bought a moving permit and the Harold Snyder truck line
which he operated. That same year they bought the house they moved into from
Joe Volk in Selfridge. George also operated the City Dray line for ten years.
He had a contract to deliver coal for the government at Fort Yates, North
Dakota.

In 1965 George had a contract to bus school children for the Selfridge school
district, which included three routes. He had four school buses and his drivers
were Casimir Jochim, Matt Volk, Carl Arndt and Jim Walker. After George quit
trucking, he went to work for the Selfridge Cheese Plant. He worked there for
nine years until he took his retirement.

In May of 1966, Ruby went to work for Standing Rock Head Start Program. She
worked for Standing Rock Head Start and became a full time employee. She has
worked for nineteen years. Ruby is now a supervisor at Porcupine. She has a
Child Development Associate Certificate, and also a Arts Degree in teaching
pre-school children.

The seventeen children of George and Ruby Walker have attended Selfridge grade
and Selfridge High School. The two older girls, Charlotte and Charlene were
born at Bismarck, N.D. and the sixteen younger children were born at the
McLaughlin Community Hospital in McLaughlin, S.D. George and Ruby still live in
the house they moved into when they moved to Selfridge. They put a new basement
under the house, built on to it and remodeled their home. This is their 36th
year of residing in this home where all their children were raised. They are
the parents of 18 children.

Charlotte Ann [Walker] Rohrich was born on October 23, 1947. After graduating
from high school, she was employed at the Bismarck Hospital in Bismarck. While
living in Bismarck, she met Clem Rohrich whom she married on September 12, 1970
at the Trinity Lutheran Church. They live in Gillette, Wy. and have three
children, Michael, Mark and MeLissa. Charlotte is employed at the Holiday Inn
and Clem is employed at Black Thunder Coal Creek Mine.

Charlene Marie [Walker] Block was born December 21, 1948. Charlene married Eric
Block, Jr. of McIntosh, S.D. They have three children, Ronald, Charity and
Travis.

Gerald Joseph Walker was born October 23, 1950. After graduating from high
school, he was employed at Farmers Union Station at McLaughlin, S.D. He married
Spring Schulz on October 12, 1974. She is the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy
(Herron) Schulz of McLaughlin. Gerald and Spring now live in Gillette, Wy.
where Jerry is a Foreman for Morris Construction Company. They have two sons,
Justin and Jerrod.

Melvin Walker was born December 31, 1951. After graduating from Selfridge High
School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He took his training in
California and spent much time in Okinawa. After returning to the United
States, he met Janet Loyko and they were married in California. They lived in
Oceanside, Ca. until Melvin's discharge. He moved to Vista, Ca. where he is
employed.

Myron Dean Walker was born January 29, 1953. After finishing school, he was
employed at the Gold Mine in Lead, S.D., then moved to Gillette, Wy. where he
is employed at McLears Ranch, a contractor for Oil Companies. He has one son,
Myron Jr.

Maynard George Walker was born February 8, 1954. After finishing school he met
Nora Reiker and they were married December 23, 1978. She is the daughter of Ben
and Ramona (Berg) Reiker. Maynard and Nora live in Gillette, Wy. where Maynard
is employed at Davis Oil Company. They have two children, Casey and Nicolas.

Corla Jean [Walker] Weigel was born April 23, 1955. After finishing school, she
was employed at E & L Super Value at Fort Yates, N.D. She met Sidney Weigel and
they were married on August 10, 1974 in McLaughlin, S.D. Sidney is the son of
William and Margaret (Wuitschick) Weigel of Selfridge. Sidney and Corla live in
Bismarck, N.D. where Corla works for Thrify Scott Motel and Sidney is engaged
in farming. They have three children, Tammy, Veronica and Michael.

Rodney Lee Walker was born June 10, 1956. After graduating from high School, he
moved to Gillette, Wy. to seek employment. While living there, he met Beverly
Miller and they were married on December 27, 1981. Beverly is the daughter of
John and Joyce (Summers) Miller. Rodney is self-employed with R & R Contract
Pumping Service in Gillette, Wy. They have two children, Randy and Jaclyn.

Miles Marvin Walker was born October 17, 1957. When he finished school, he
moved to Gillette, Wy. where he was employed for a number of years at the oil
fields. Miles is a heavy equipment operator and in December of 1984 he took a
transfer to Williston, N.D. where he is employed with the Laurence Trucking
Company.

Michael John Walker was born November 28, 1958. After finishing school he moved
to Gillette, Wy. to seek employment. Michael worked for construction then went
to work for Bovard Supply Company where he works as a Field Salesman.

Cathy Jo [Walker] Bollinger was born February 7. 1960. She attended school in
Selfridge and graduated from Gillette, Wyo. High School. She married Larry
Bollinger and they are making their home in Gillette. Cathy has two children,
Scott and Jeremy.

Merle William Walker was born February 9, 1961. After graduating from high
school, he moved to Gillette, Wy. for a time, then came back to North Dakota.
He went to Williston, N.D. where he is now employed with Williston Tank Rentals
for the past four years.

Matthew Charles Walker was born May 14, 1962 and lived with his parents until
graduating from high school. He moved to Williston, N.D. where he has been
employed with Williston Tank Rentals. Matthew married Laurie Laintz on February
16, 1985 in Selfridge. She is the daughter of Daniel and Rose (Kraft) Laintz of
Selfridge.

Marvin Dale Walker was born July 10, 1963. After finishing high school, he was
employed with Cedar Soil Conservation Program in Selfridge for a year and then
moved to Williston, N.D. where he became employed with Williston Tank Rentals
for a short time, and then became Assistant Manager for the American Man Store
there. He now lives in Gillette, Wy.

Marlin Raymond Walker was born September 3, 1964. He attended Selfridge public
school and was employed in Gillette, Wy. at Sambos. He was also employed for
Williston Tank Rentals for a short time. He came back to Selfridge to finish
school and he was a junior in high school when he passed away on February 4,
1984.

Martin Willis Walker was born January 6, 1966. He became ill during the snow
storm of '66. He became sick on a Wednesday evening and due to the bad storm
the family was unable to get to a doctor. He was very ill and when the storm
subsided on Saturday morning a Civil Defense plane came to Selfridge and picked
up Martin and his mother and took them to the Bismarck Hospital where he passed
away that evening on March 5, 1966. He is buried at Selfridge.

Cheryl Lynn Walker was born March 22, 1967. She is a senior at Selfridge High
School where she is active in sports and other activities. She graduated in
1985 and plans to attend North Dakota State University, majoring in business
management.

Colleen Kay Walker was born June 12, 1968. She is a sophomore in Selfridge High
School where she is active in sports and involved in school activities.
Ruby Walker

Picture - Jerry Walker Family.

Picture - Charlotte [Walker] Rohrich Family.

Picture - Maynard Walker and Family.

Picture - Herman and Gloria Walker

HERMAN AND GLORIA [PACK] WALKER
Herman was born November 26, 1936 and was raised on his parents farm located 14
miles west of Selfridge. He started country school in this area until he moved
into Selfridge with his family in 1943 where he graduated from Selfridge High
School. As a young man, Herman belonged to the Selfridge and Fort Yates Boxing
team. He was boxing with his team when they won the North Dakota State Golden
Gloves Championship in 1958, 1961 and 1965. He coached in 1966 and was awarded
the Coach's Trophy.

He lived next door to his future wife, Gloria Pack. They were married on June
17, 1960 in Selfridge. She is the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Sprague)
Pack. Gloria graduated from Selfridge High School in 1959. After their
marriage, they lived in Selfridge for a year while Herman was trucking with his
brother. A year later they moved to Rapid City, S.D. and Herman was employed at
the missile base. He then got a job with the cement plant in Bismarck and the
family moved there

until 1973 when his job transferred him to Sioux Falls, S.D. where the family
is residing at this time. He has been with the South Dakota Cement Plant for 20
years. They are the parents of three daughters.

Gayle [Walker] Baskin was born April 27, 1961. She graduated from Selfridge
High School and then entered the United States Army and was stationed in South
Carolina where she met her husband Ken Baskin. They are presently making their
home in Sioux Falls, S.D. where Ken is employed with City Bank. They have one
daughter, April.

Tammy [Walker] Kregor was born November 23, 1962. She is a graduate of Sioux
Falls High School and attended college in Texas where she met her husband Don
Kregor. They are presently living in Arlington, Texas where Don is self-
employed in his concrete business. Tammy and Don have two children, Chase and
Monica.

Kelly Walker was born August 2, 1964. At the present time she is living with
her parents in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Gloria Walker

Picture - Ken Baskin Family.

Picture - Don Kregor Family.

Picture - The James Walker Family.

JAMES AND JUDITH [BEGLAU] WALKER
After graduating from Selfridge High School in 1959, I went to work at Rapid
City, S.D. In 1960 I came back to Bismarck, N.D. and lived and worked in
Bismarck while living with my parents for the next year. I am the oldest child
born on September 13, 1940 at Washburn, N.D. to John J. and Elsie (Hepper)
Walker.

Growing up 40 some years ago in a rural setting of a small community was so
different than it is for kids growing up today. I really do believe we worked a
lot harder and there was a lot more work to do. Thoughts of not going to church
didn't even enter our heads. Another thing, we did almost everything together
as a family. We worked together as well as had fun together. In those days of
no television and not much planned entertainment, our family did more visiting
with other friends and neighbors. We all seemed to feel a more closer
relationship with each other. In the winter months, I fondly remember going
visiting with a sleigh and horses and making home-made ice cream. This was a
real treat.

While living in Bismarck, I met and married Judith J. Beglau, the daughter of
Herbert G. and Rebecca (Gums) Beglau. She is a 1960 graduate of Bismarck High
School and also a graduate of Bismarck Junior College. We lived in Bismarck for
a year after our marriage while Judy worked for the North Dakota State Health
Department and I worked for Simonson's Station. In the fall of 1962, we moved
to Selfridge where we started farming. Our first home was located 2 miles south
of Selfridge where we lived in a trailer home for three years. In 1965 we built
a new home and moved our farm building to our present site, one-half mile south
of Selfridge. Our farm is located just slightly west of the site of the old
Stanley Froelich farm.

Both Judy and I feel a tremendous gratitude to my parents for all the help they
gave us in building our home and helping us get started in farming. If it
hadn't been for them, we wouldn't be where we are today. Their help and
generosity was far more than the duty of a parent or what most parents would
do.

Three months after moving into our new home, one of the worst blizzards that I
can remember came along. We lost a number of cattle during that blizzard which
set us back financially. Our home had quite a bit of damage from the blizzard.
We had six children from a neighboring farm to take care of, in addition to our
own two children. They lived with us for a week, until they were able to get
back to their own home. This was all quite an experience for them and for us,
in more ways than one.

It was hard getting started in farming but this is where my heart has always
been. Selfridge is home to me and always will be. We've had our share of hailed
out crops and dry years, and when you are a young farmer, just getting started,
these things can be disastrous. Living in a community like Selfridge, is like
being part of one big family and families stick together and help one another.
Local business places carried you through financially until you got on your
feet again.

In 1979 we sold our cattle and went into raising strictly grain. I sometimes do
a bit of custom harvesting. In the past years I have worked during the winter
months doing some truck driving for local truckers and drove school bus for
eleven years. I have also been employed by the Selfridge Cheese Co. as a part
time truck driver in the winter months.

My wife, Judith, and I have always tried to take part in community activities
and projects. We have both served on the 1976 Bicentennial Committee and the
1981 All School Alumni Committee. I am a past member of the Selfridge
Betterment Club and served as President of the Farmers Union Local and served
on the Farmers Union County Board. Judith has also served as Treasurer of the
Selfridge Betterment Club and at the present is Treasurer of the Selfridge
Rural Fire District and serves on the board of Directors for the Sioux County
Social Welfare Board. She is employed part-time as Manager of the Selfridge
Branch of the First Southwest Bank where she has worked for the past 16 years.
She is currently attending Standing Rock Community College at Fort Yates. We
are the proud parents of two children.

Theresa Rae Walker - Terri was born in 1963 and is a 1981 graduate of Selfridge
High School. She has attended both Dickinson State College and Bismarck Junior
College. She is currently attending UND at Grand Forks where she is majoring in
Sociology.

Todd James Walker - Todd was born in 1965 and is a 1982 graduate of Selfridge
High School. He is a graduate of Bismarck Junior College and at the present
time attends NDSU at Fargo majoring in Agri-Business and Finance.
James Walker

JOHN J. AND ELSIE T. [HEPPER] WALKER
John was born May 14, 1915 in Kidder County on his parents farm. He moved to
the Selfridge area at age two in 1917 and settled on a farm fourteen miles west
of Selfridge. He attended a country school in the Lincoln School district, and
one year at Selfridge Public High in Selfridge.

John writes "When we were kids, we had to create our own social activities and
I think they were more meaningful then, than they are to the kids nowadays. In
the summer months the whole neighborhood would get together and play softball.
We also had a nice lake nearby and we all did a lot of swimming. The winter
months were spent visiting the neighbors, sleigh riding and playing cards. The
community would have pie and basket socials and community dances which we all
took part in. One thing us kids never got to do was visit the relatives across
the river in the Linton area. Our folks would go but we all had to stay home
and do the chores, thus, we didn't get to know the other cousins, etc. The
folks took the horse and buggy to Fort Yates and then took the ferry across the
river and usually stayed two or three days, because this was quite a trip in
those days.

Picture - The John Walker family. Back: Lenore, Gary, Jim, Front: Delores,
Elsie, Florence John.

At age twenty two, in 1937, I went to California to seek employment and I was
hired by an agriculture farm that raised spearmint and peppermint. I met my
wife Elsie Hepper while I was working in California. She was a Selfridge girl
and I had known who she was from when we were younger and growing up in
Selfridge. She had also gone to California to find employment. She stayed with
the John Frank family when she first got there and all the North Dakota kids
would gather at this home on weekends and this is how we met.

We were married on January 28, 1940 in Lodi. Elsie was born July 22, 1919 at
Hettinger, N. Dak. to Emmanuel and Christina (Schuetzle) Hepper. She grew up
and was educated in Selfridge and moved to Washburn, N. Dak. at age 12 with her
family. After we were married, we remained in California for a short time, and
then moved back to Selfridge and purchased the John Frank farm seven miles west
of Selfridge. It seemed hard for Elsie to come back to this desolate area with
no trees, flowers etc. The farm was in bad shape; the house was a wreck as well
as the other buildings. Through the years, with a lot of hard work and energy,
we eventually built the farm up to become one of the nicest in the area. It was
the recipient of the 1957 Soil Conservation Award.

I started out with a small International tractor and only put in 200 acres of
grain that first year on the farm. As the years progressed, larger and more
modern farm machinery was purchased and more and more acres were seeded and
farmed. Eventually the farm had about 3000 acres in both grazing land and small
grains."

While living in Selfridge, the family attended the First Baptist Church in
Selfridge where Elsie was the main pianist for many years. John and Elsie were
charter members of this church, They were both active in community affairs.
John served on the Golden Wealth School Board, was Road Supervisor and Assessor
for the Golden Wealth District. He also served on the Farmers Union Elevator
Board in both Selfridge and McLaughlin, the Farmers Union Oil Station Board and
also on the ASCS committee board.

In 1958, they sold their farm to Calvin and Letha Hepper and moved to a home in
Bismarck. John and Elsie continued to come to Selfridge during the spring and
summer months to put in their crop on land they still owned and would stay
until after harvest season. They did this until 1980 when the land was turned
over to their son, James, to farm. Since that time, John comes down for a few
weeks in the spring and again for a few weeks in the fall to help Jim with his
farming operation.

Elsie and John are completely retired and still making their home in Bismarck.
They both do a lot of volunteer work for their church, the senior center and
the local hospitals. They do quite a bit of traveling in both the United States
and have been to Europe. They are the parents of five children.

James Walker was born in 1940 and married Judith Beglau. They are making their
home on a farm a half mile south of Selfridge. They have two children, Terri
and Todd.

Delores [Walker] Hummel was born in 1941 and married Myron Hummel of Selfridge.
Currently they are making their home in Walhalla, North Dakota. They have four
children, Randy, Cheryl, Paula and Susan.

Florence [Walker] Kirscheimer was born in 1943 and is a 1960 Bismarck High
School Graduate, and attended BJC. She married Gene Diede and they have three
children, Kevin, Michelle and Jason. Florence has remarried to James
Kirscheimer and is presently living in Danville, California where she is
employed as a secretary for a chain restaurant.

Lenore [Walker] Hopfauf was born in 1944 and graduated from Bismarck High
School and attended UND. She married James Hopfauf and they are living in
Bismarck where Jim is the manager of Corwin Churchill Body Shop and Lenore
works as a receptionist for Dr. Deeter. They have three children, Jamine, Wade
and Weston.

Gary Walker was born in 1946 and married Colleen Siedel of Bismarck. They are
the parents of twin girls, Andrea and Babette. Gary is making his home in
Bismarck where he is employed as sales representative for Montana Dakota
Utilities Co. On May 11, 1985, Gary remarried to Rosalyn Schulte of Bismarck.
She is a teacher with the Bismarck School System.
John and Elsie Walker

Picture - Carrie, Lawrence and Darlene Walker.

LAWRENCE AND DARLENE [FEIST] WALKER
Lawrence was born November 11, 1933 and is the son of John Sr. and Magdelena
(Bickle) Walker. He graduated from Selfridge High School in 1953 and attended
Wahpeton State School of Science and went one year to Northwest Bible School in
Minneapolis. He entered the U.S. Army in 1957 and took his training at Fort
Chaffee, Arkansas and was stationed at Fort McClelland, Alabama where he was
trained in chemical warfare.

Lawrence started boxing as a very young boy. He said there were too many
brothers at home and it was survival of the fittest. He was influenced in
boxing by his older brothers. He joined the Golden Gloves boxing team here in
the Selfridge area in 1953 and fought with them for eleven years, winning the
regional tournament at Wahpeton five times in a row. He was in a car accident
in which he broke his nose and that was the end of his boxing.

Lawrence married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Feist, on October 21,
1957. Darlene was born September 26, 1936 and is the daughter of Pete and Della
(Slater) Feist of Selfridge. She graduated from Selfridge High School and also
from St. Alexius School of Nursing in Bismarck.

After their marriage, they lived for a while in both Selfridge and Bismarck. In
1969 they moved to Bozeman, Montana where Lawrence is employed as a line
foreman for Montana Power Company. He says the work is very satisfying. Darlene
is employed with Montana State University Health Services. The whole family
enjoys living in the park area where they can all ski, hunt, fish and go
camping. They have three children, Connie, Ronnie and Carrie.

Connie [Walker] Rosengren married Dan Rosengren and they are making their home
in Bozeman. They have two children, Michael and Steven.

Ronnie Walker married Kristie Newland. They are living in Bozeman, Montana
where Ron works for Mountain Bell as a line man. They have one child, Kendra.

Carrie Walker lives with her parents in Bozeman. She attends college and skis
with the National Ski Patrol in Yellowstone Park.
Lawrence and Darlene Walker

Picture - The Dan Rosengran family.

Picture - The Ronald Walker family.

Picture - The Philip Walker family. Standing L to R: Larry, Marcy, Keith,
LaVonne. Seated: Lois and Philip Walker.

PHILIP AND LOIS [BRUNING] WALKER
Philip was born January 21, 1923 and is the son of George Sr. and Rosina
(Goehring) Walker. He was raised on his parents farm located west of Selfridge
and educated in the Walker School District. On June 10, 1946, Philip married
Lois Bruning, the daughter of Otto and Gladys (Lewis) Bruning. Lois is a
Selfridge girl raised in this area and graduated from Selfridge High School in
1946.

After their marriage, they settled on a ranch located sixteen miles west of
Selfridge, (the former Ewers ranch.) Philip was living on this place before his
marriage. They farmed for several years, then moved into Selfridge where Philip
took over the management of the Farmers Union Oil Station for a short time. In
1951, the family moved to California where Philip found employment in a lumber
and saw mill until their return to Selfridge in 1959.

At that time, Philip started in the well drilling business and also became
pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Selfridge. He put a lot of hard work
into the parsonage, remodeling and fixing it up to become a very nice home. The
family then moved to Mott, North Dakota where Philip became a pastor of the
Assembly of God Church, and after some time, moved to Aberdeen, S. Dak. where
he received his formal ministerial training.

The Walker family moved back to Tuolumme, California in 1967 to be near
Philip's father and care for him. Philip again became employed in the lumber
and saw mill until his retirement in 1972. Lois has been working as a secretary
for the Blake Elliot Insurance Agency for the past seventeen years. They are
still making their home in Tuolumme and are the parents of four children.

Larry Lee Walker was born July 14, 1946. He graduated from Aberdeen Central in
1965 and also from Northwestern State College in 1969 with a major in music.
After graduation he married Mary Ellen Nelson in 1969. Larry taught music at
Aberdeen High School for five years, then resigned to take a position with
Brown Drug Wholesale Outlet in Sioux Falls and his wife, Mary teaches deaf
children. They have one child, Michelle, born 1977.

Keith Walker lives in Columbia, California where he does auto body work and has
one son, Scott born 1973.

LaVonne [Walker] Benning married Guy L. Benning. After teaching school for
several years in Christian Elementary schools she decided to stay home and
raise her family. Her husband, Guy, is a correctional officer at the Sierre
Conservation Center. They have two girls, Tiffany born 1977 and Nicole born
1979.

Marcella [Walker] Jones was born in January of 1954 and is a 1976 graduate of
Bethany Bible College with majors in Bible/Theology and Teaching Credentials.
She married Gary Jones in 1976 and they are living in Woodland, California
where Gary is assistant pastor at Woodland Assembly of God Church and Marcy is
a youth leader. They have three children, Aaron born 1979, Travis born 1982 and
Amanda born 1984.
Philip and Lois Walker

Picture - The Sam Walker family. Back: Ester, Twyla, Curtis. Front: Mark,
Lydia, Samuel.

SAMUEL AND LYDIA [HUBER] WALKER
Sam was born November 9, 1916 at Braddock, N.D. and is the son of George and
Rosina (Goehring) Walker. He moved to Selfridge in 1918 with his parents and
family to a farm located 8 miles west of Selfridge. This is where he grew to
young manhood and received his education in a country school in the Walker
District. In his youth, Sam worked out herding sheep and cattle. In the 30's he
left for a C.C.C. Camp and enjoyed getting away and meeting new friends he
never forgot.

Sam entered the United States Army in December of 1941 and served until his
discharge in December of 1945. When Sam returned home for a furlough shortly
before his discharge, he married Lydia Huber on August 26, 1945 at Selfridge,
N.D. She is the daughter of Andrew and Lydia (Schweigert) Huber. She was born
June 8, 1921 at rural Watauga, S.D. There she grew up on her parents farm and
attended rural school.

Sam and Lydia's first home was in a small apartment in Florida where Sam was
stationed. They stayed there until his discharge when they returned to North
Dakota and settled on the family farm. Sam and Lydia continued to make their
home here where they raised and educated their children. Sam and Lydia are the
parents of four children. Sam passed away on June 13, 1982 and is buried in the
Sunset Memorial Gardens at Bismarck. Lydia continues to live on the family
farm, renting out the land. Their children are as follows.

Esther Belle Walker was born January 27, 1947 at Mobridge, S.D. She is a 1965
graduate of McIntosh High School and attended one year at Bismarck Junior
College. At the present time she is living in Bismarck with her daughter, Lisa
Marie where Esther is employed as a Data Input Operator at the Bank of North
Dakota.

Curtis Andrew Walker was born July 19, 1950 at Mandan, N.D. He is a 1968
graduate of McIntosh High School and also took one year of vocational training
at Bismarck Junior College. He married Pamela Rae Faber on October 21, 1972 at
Enderlin, N.D. She is the daughter of George and Betty (Fing) Faber and was
born October 18, 1951. They are making their home in Bismarck where Curtis is
self-employed. His wife Pamela is a nurse at the Quain and Ramstad Clinic. They
have two children, Jessica and Cody.

Twyla Jean [Walker] Erz was born February 11, 1953 at Mandan, N.D. She is a
1971 graduate of McIntosh High School and also graduated from Dickinson Nurses
Training. She married Timothy Erz on June 25, 1976 at Bismarck, N.D. He was
born June 8, 1953 and is the son of Ed and Marie (Seiler) Erz. At the present
time Twyla and Timothy are making their home in Bismarck, N.D. where Twyla is
employed as a nurse at St. Alexius Hospital. Tim travels with a Mobile Unit to
small hospitals and does Nuclear Medicine scans. They have one child, Brooke
Marie.

Mark Samuel Walker was born April 13, 1958 at Mandan, N.D. He is a 1976
graduate of McIntosh High School and at the present time he is a student at
NDSU at Fargo, N.D. where he is majoring in civil engineering.
Lydia Walker

WILLIAM AND MARGARET [WUITSCHICK] WEIGEL
William Weigel was born October 28, 1921, to Matt and Veronica (Miller) Weigel
at St. Anthony, N. Dak. In 1927, the family moved five miles north of
Selfridge, where their son, Bill, attended grade and high school, graduating
from Selfridge High, in 1940. In 1941, he went to Lincoln Aeronautic School in
Lincoln, Nebraska, graduating from there in 1942 and then came back to
Selfridge to work for his father.

Margaret was born to Arsenius and Magdelena (Richter) Wuitschick on December
18, 1923. She attended country school in the Walker School District and also
worked at a grocery store in Walker, S. Dak. in 1942 and 1943.

On November 16, 1943, Bill and Margaret were married at Selfridge. They worked
for Bill's parents until 1946, then moved and worked on the Mike Froelich ranch
until 1951. In December of 1951, they bought land from Bill's dad. The Weigel's
lived in a little shanty house, 16 x 24 and at that time nine people lived in
that house. Until the time when Walker's Well Drilling dug a well, Bill would
haul water, December through April, from his parents home 2-1/2 miles away. The
Weigel's started their dairy business in 1953. In 1956, they built a new home,
bringing some modern conveniences. In 1957, Bill took up refrigeration and air
conditioning courses through home correspondence and the next year he began
refrigeration work.

Bill was an active leader in 4-H for twelve years and was a member of the
Selfridge School Board for twelve years. He also helped organize and set up
what is known as the Froelich Dam. In 1960, Bill, along with four other area
men put in many hours to get the funds to set up the Selfridge Cheese Plant.
The Cheese Plant has been a big asset to the community and has kept many people
employed in Selfridge.

There have also been a few years the Weigel's will remember. There was the
drought of 1961 when most area farmers had to go to Aberdeen, S. Dak. to put up
hay. George Schaeffer Sr. and Bill went to Aberdeen together and Art Walker
hauled the hay home for them. In March of 1966, there was the blizzard which
they won't forget. They were without electricity for eighteen hours. Darlene,
Kathy, and Frank Landeis couldn't get home. Bill got them off the bus and they
stayed at the Weigel home until the storm was over. Thank goodness there was
telephone service, so they could notify the Landeis' of their children's
whereabouts.

Picture - William Weigel family, taken 1967.

In 1982, Bill had a severe stroke and is unable to work. Marge, with the help
of Brian continued the dairy business and is at present still managing the farm
with the help of their other children on weekends. To Bill and Margaret,
Selfridge has always been their hometown and always will be. It's been a nice
community for a lot of different occasions and celebrations.

Bill and Margaret have eleven children.

Geneva [Weigel] Pleinis was born July 29, 1944 in Bismarck. She graduated from
Fort Yates High School in May of 1962 and went on to study nursing at St.
Joseph's School of Nursing in Dickinson, where she graduated as a Licensed
Practical Nurse in 1963. She married Harlen Pleinis on September 24, 1966 at
McLaughlin, S. Dak. Harlen was born June 21, 1942 to John and Ann (Hertel)
Pleinis. They live in Mandan, where Geneva is working at Mandan Villa as an
L.P.N. and Harlen works for Welk Steel. They have two children, Jeffery Wade,
born April 29, 1968 and Sandra Jean, born June 11, 1970. Both children were
born in Compton, California.

David Steven Weigel was born June 21, 1946. He graduated from Fort Yates High
School in 1964 and attended Dickinson State College and entered the Army in
March of 1966. In September of 1966, he was sent to Vietnam, where he was
stationed for a year and in 1967, he was transferred to Anchorage, Alaska for
two years. He married Bernadette Miller, October 14, 1967. Bernadette was born
March 21, 1947 to John and Anastasia (Riehl) Miller of Raleigh, N. Dak. David
graduated from BJC in 1971. They live in Mandan where they are both employed.
They have three children, Lonnie, born May 16, 1969 in Anchorage, Monte, born
August 17, 1974 in Aberdeen, and Craig, born June 28, 1978 in Bismarck.

Joyce [Weigel] Loeb was born April 16, 1948. She graduated from Fort Yates High
in 1966 and from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1967 as an L.P.N. She
married Louis Loeb on July 24, 1971. Louis is the son of Dayo and Cordelia,
(Ternes) Loeb and was born September 11, 1948. They have two children, Russell
Paul, born October 7, 1974 and Carrie Louise, born November 14, 1976. Both
children were born in Portland, Oregon. Joyce passed away September 10, 1977.

Sidney Weigel was born in McLaughlin, S. Dak. on April 4, 1949. He graduated
from Fort Yates High in 1970, and from auto mechanics school in 1971. He
married Corla Walker, August 10, 1974. Corla was born April 23, 1955 to George
and Ruby (Buechler) Walker. They have three children, Tammy Jean, born July 12,
1975, Veronica Ann, born July 8, 1976 and

Michael John, born July 26, 1977. Sidney and Corla live and work in Bismarck.

Glenn Weigel was born May 5, 1953 in McLaughlin. He graduated from Fort Yates
High in 1971 and also graduated from Bismarck Junior College and Mary College.
In 1978, he went to Epps, Alabama, where he joined the Vista Corp. for one
year. Since 1979, he has been with the Milk Stabilization Board in Bismarck.

Mark Weigel was born April 6, 1954 at McLaughlin. He graduated from Selfridge
High School in 1973 and from Refrigeration and Air Conditioning school in 1975.
He married Debra Riehl, October 4, 1975. Debra is the daughter of Aloyius and
Clementine (Leingang) Riehl. She was born October 2, 1956. They live in
Dickinson, N. Dak. where Mark is working at Sheet Metal. They have one
daughter, Michelle Linn, born May 28, 1981.

Lucille [Weigel] Kraft was born January 16, 1956 at McLaughlin. She graduated
from Selfridge High in 1974. On July 13, 1974 she married Leo Kraft, son of
Anton E. and Marie (Gross) Kraft. Leo was born June 25, 1953. They live on a
farm at Shields, N. Dak. and have two children, Chad, born January 16, 1975 and
Jennifer, born July 14, 1977.

Brenda [Weigel] Loeb was born November 18, 1957 at McLaughlin. She graduated
from Selfridge High in 1975 and attended Dickinson State College. She married
Louis Loeb, April 17, 1982 and lives in Portland, Oregon. They have one child,
Lance, born August 13, 1982.

Bruce Weigel was born January 7, 1960 at McLaughlin. He graduated from
Selfridge High in 1978 and attended Bismarck Junior College and the School of
Music in Cincinatti, Ohio. He married Cynthia Flick on May 28, 1983. She was
born July 4, 1962 to Fred and Natalia Flick of Espanola, New Mexico. They live
and are employed in Denver, Colorado.

Yvonne [Weigel] Quijano was born June 30, 1961 at McLaughlin. She graduated
from Selfridge High in 1979 and also attended Bismarck Junior College. She
married Fernando Quijano, November 28, 1980. Fernando was born March 15, 1958
to Emanuel and Beetriz Quijano of Columbia, South America. They are now living
in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he is stationed in the Army and Yvonne works at
Sears as a teletypist. They have two children, Sasha, born October 31, 1980 and
Jessica, born March 9, 1984.

Brian Weigel was born July 15, 1963 at McLaughlin. He graduated from Selfridge
High in 1981. After graduation, he worked for Williston Tank Rental and in
1982, he began working on his parents farm, after his dad's stroke.
Margaret Weigel

Picture - The Mark Weigel family.

Picture - The David Weigel family.

Picture - The Harlen Pleinis family.

Picture - The Louis Loeb family.

Picture - Bruce and Cynthia Weigel.

Picture - The Sidney Weigel family.

Picture - The Leo Kraft family.

If you aim to leave your footprints in the sands of time, it is well to make
sure you have pointed them in the right direction.

KELVIN AND TANA [JOHNSON] WELLS
Kelvin was born on May 8, 1962 to Erwin and Regina (Flye) Wells. Tana Le was
born on September 30, 1964 to Howard and Irene (Brandt) Johnson. They were
married on November 26, 1982 at Carson, N.D. where they are originally from.
That same year they also moved to Selfridge, where they have been ranchers on a
farm twelve miles west and three miles south of Selfridge. They have no
children.
Kelvin and Tana Wells

Picture - April and Randy Wells.

RANDY AND APRIL [BRINKMAN] WELLS
Randy Erwin Wells was born June 16, 1958 to Erwin A. and Regina Mae (Flye)
Wells. April Rae (Brinkman) was born April 28, 1961 to Ray H. and June A.
(Eckman) Brinkman. Both of their families live on ranches along the Cannonball
River, south of Carson. They both graduated from Carson High School, Randy
graduating in 1977. After graduation Randy worked in Bismarck for a year and in
1979 Randy moved to Selfridge where he began ranching. April graduated from
Carson High School in 1979 and after graduation she attended college for a
year. In 1980, she moved to Selfridge.

Randy and April were married September 12, 1980, in St. John's Lutheran Church
in Carson. After their marriage they moved to the Anna Bendickson farm 15 miles
West and 3 miles North of Selfridge. They lived there from 1980-82. In 1982
they moved to the former Bill Morgen farm 7 miles west and 5 miles north of
Selfridge where they have been farming and ranching for the past 8 years. April
has been working as a Program Assistant at the ASCS office in Selfridge for one
year. They have no children.
April Wells

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

Picture - Rosella and Frank Wentz.

FRANK AND ROSELLA [WUITSCHICK-FEIST] WENTZ
Rosella Wuitschick was born July 7, 1902 to Carl and Katherine (Volk)
Wuitschick who immigrated to the United States from Russia. Rose lived with her
parents in the Fort Yates area and attended school there for a few years.
Later, her family moved to the Selfridge area on a farm located southwest of
Selfridge (the farm is no longer there).

Rosella has five brothers and two sisters of whom one brother, Tom, was killed
during World War I. Now Rosella only has one brother left, Carl, who lives in
Yakima, Washington. Rose married Conrad Feist on November 23, 1923. After their
marriage, Rose and Conrad lived for a short while with Conrad's parents three
miles east of Selfridge, (presently owned by Maggie and Joe Dillman). Later,
Conrad started his own farm seventeen miles southwest of Selfridge, (presently
owned by Al Meier). Most of their married lives were spent on this farm where
they raised their family of five children. Conrad and Rose had seen both good
times and bad times during their rural country living. Especially during the
1930's with the dust storms, drought and grasshoppers.

Rosella and Conrad were both raised in sod houses and Rosella remembers that
every Saturday the family would pour water on the sod house for the floor to
settle the dust and clean it. A broom was used with the water for cleaning. The
water would then disappear into the hard packed mud floors which were hard and
smooth like a clay or cement floor.

Conrad Feist was born February 6, 1902 at Grand Forks, North Dakota and later
moved to Strasburg with his parents, Anton and Frances (Volk) Feist, who also
came from Russia to the United States. Conrad had four brothers and four
sisters, (one sister deceased) and the rest reside in Yakima, Washington.
Conrad died May 14, 1960. Later on, Rosella married Frank Wentz and lived in
Toppnish, Washington. When Frank died, she moved back to Selfridge in August of
1975 where she is living at the present time.

Rosella turned 83 on July 7, 1985 and had a family reunion and birthday
celebration with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren,
relatives and friends. She will have many memories the rest of her life of this
time spent with her loved ones. She and Conrad have five children, 26
grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Their children are as follows.

Mary Eva [Feist] Kraft married Leo Kraft the son of Peter and Rosina (Sahli)
Kraft. They are presently retired and living in Hudson, Florida. They have
three daughters, Rosella, Patricia and Mary Jane.

Michael Feist was born August 23, 1925 and was raised on his parents farm
southwest of Selfridge where he attended country school. He married Bessie
Snyder on June 8, 1948. Bessie is the daughter of Wayne and Violet (Hummel)
Snyder. At the present time, they are living in Newcastle, Wyoming, where Mike
is employed as a heavy equipment operator. They have eight children, Barbara,
Michael, Shirley, David, Patrick, Mary Beth, Diana and Danny Joe.

Frances [Feist] Smith was born June 10, 1928 and also was raised in the
Selfridge area where she attended school. She married Charles M. Smith in
Yakima, Washington where she is living at the present time. They have three
children, Debbie, Pam and Corey.

Joann [Feist] Werner was born March 29, 1933, attended country school in the
Selfridge area and later attended practical nurses training at Minot for a
short time. She married John Werner of Bismarck. Joann lived in Selfridge where
she raised her children and they all attended Selfridge elementary and high
school. Joann worked for Joe's Bar and also the Cedar Soil while living in
Selfridge. She moved to Bismarck in 1980 where she is living at the present
time with her two younger children. Joann has eight children, Charlene, Jolene,
Laurene, Gaylene, Gary, John, Scott and Tanya.

Jerome Feist was born April 26, 1935. He attended school in the Selfridge area
and married Janice Friez of McLaughlin. They lived in the Selfridge area for
many years and at the present time are making their home in Mobridge, South
Dakota. They have four sons, Brandon, Brian, Bradley and Bryce.
Mary Eva Kraft and Rosella Wentz

Picture - Jim, Charles, Carol and Jerry Lee Whipple.

CHARLES AND CAROL [PETERSON] WHIPPLE
Charles C. Whipple was born on November 18, 1904. at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
The family moved from Detroit Lakes to Timmer, N. Dak. Charles father and the
two older boys, Harry and Clark came first by train on what was called an
emigrant car. The livestock, machinery, furniture, and any other belongings
were all in the one car. His mother and the two younger boys, Roy and Charlie
later came by train to Bismarck. They came out to Timmer on a stage coach.
Later the family moved from Timmer to a farm north of Selfridge. Charlie's
mother's maiden name was Minnie Heinosky. She was born in 1860 at Wells,
Minnesota and his father was born in 1951 at Almira, New York.

I was born on April 24, 1919 at Douglas, N. Dak. My mother's maiden name was
Alma M. Olson and she was born in 1894 at Louisburgh, Minnesota. My father's
name was James A Peterson and he was born in 1878 at Toscoro, Wisconsin. He was
a school teacher and a rancher. He taught in a number of town schools in N.
Dak. including Balfour, DeLacs, Leith, and Havelock. He also taught rural
schools in Sioux County.

Charles and I were married on October 4, 1941 at Fort Yates, Charlie Whipple
was a cowboy and rancher for most of his life. He had built up a herd of
Hereford cattle from about twenty head of cattle, which we had received from my
parents as a wedding gift.

I was an elementary teacher for thirty seven years. My first six years of
teaching were in rural schools in Sioux County. I also taught school in
Selfridge for many years and my last years of teaching were spent at Fort
Yates. I retired in January of 1963, and I am really enjoying my retirement.

Charlie and I lived in the Selfridge community all of our married life. The
first few years were spent helping on the Peterson Ranch, which was located
about ten miles Northwest of Selfridge. We also lived in Selfridge for about
ten years in a house we had moved in from Shields. It was located in the
Northwest corner of Selfridge. The last twenty years was spent on our ranch
east of Selfridge.

The Charles Whipple family were members of the Selfridge branch of the Flasher
Larger Parish until it was dissolved. Charlie served on the Church Board of the
Flasher Larger Parish for awhile. At the time of his death in January of 1982,
he was a member of the Fort Yates Community Church. Charlie also served as a
member of the Goose Camp School Board. I am presently a member of the Fort
Yates Community Church, where I am serving as Secretary-Treasurer. I also
belonged to the Selfridge Homemakers for many years.

Charlie and I had two children.

Clark James (Jim) was born on September 20, 1942 in Mandan, N. Dak. He attended
elementary and high school at Selfridge. He lives on our farm home east of
Selfridge, Where I also live. He had a herd of range cattle and also grain
farms just west of the town of Selfridge on some land he inherited from his
uncle, Harry Whipple. Jim is a member of the Fort Yates Community Church, where
he is on the Parish Council.

Jerry Lee was born on October 10, 1952 at Mandan, N. Dak. He attended
elementary school at Selfridge and Minot High School for three years. He spent
his last year of high school at Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he graduated with a
class of five hundred. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a
B.S. Degree in 1967 and then got a job in Casper, Wyoming for Phillips
Petroleum. He died in a motorcycle accident west of Cody, Wyoming on the 29th
of May, 1976. Jerry was not married.
Carol Whipple

CONRAD AND BERNADINE [HEINEN] WINGERTER
Conrad Wingerter was born on a farm in Emmons County near Linton, N. Dak. on
November 26, 1918 to Quinton and Philomena (Glass) Wingerter. He moved to the
Selfridge area as a young boy. I, Bernadine Josephine, Heinen, was born
December 15, 1925 at Milo, Iowa to Andrew and Emma (Frueh) Heinen. I arrived in
Selfridge on July 1, 1943. Conrad and I were married June 14, 1944 in Selfridge
in the St. Philomena Catholic Church. After our marriage we began farming on
the Wingerter family farm, which' was located eight miles southwest of
Selfridge.

Living in Selfridge all these years brings back many memories. Of course living
in the Dakota's; many of the memories are associated with the weather
conditions. I recall waiting for the arrival of our third child. It was March
and the snow was beginning to thaw. Back then there were no gravel roads.
Conrad and his cousin Mike Wingerter from Canada decided to go to town. They
took the dual wheels off the old grain truck, threw the shovels in the truck
and started for town. It must have been a terrible trip, because they came home
just before dark and told me to quick get ready. It seems that after they saw
how bad the roads were, Conrad talked to our friend, Ralph Hinton, and asked
him to fly out to the farm to pick me up and take me to Selfridge.

Picture - Conrad Wingerter family. Standing L to R. Don, Audrey, Ed, Conrad
Jr., Janice, Victor, Virginia, Mary Jane, Kenneth. Seated: Steven, Marcia,
Denise, Conrad, Kody, Mary Ellen, Betty, Vanessa, Bob, Jane. Front: Jaime,
LaRae, Vance and Tina.

He flew his little airplane out to the farm, taxied up to the yard, where I
boarded and headed for town. There I stayed the night and the next day we went
on to Bismarck, where I entered the St. Alexius Hospital to await our sons
arrival on March 24. In the meantime the weather turned warm and the Missouri
River broke up. The Heart River was gone and so was the bridge over the Oak
Creek, between Selfridge and home. When we were dismissed from the hospital it
was an all day trip back home again. We took a cab from the hospital to the
train depot, then the train stopped on the west side of Mandan, where we walked
up the hill to the car which was parked by the State Training School. Finally
we were on our way home. We reached Selfridge after dark that night and stayed
with the Wingerter grandparents. The next morning we bundled up our seven day
old son and proceeded home, around McLaughlin. It was such a long trip home and
my two little boys looked so good after being gone for three weeks.

Another memory that stays with me is the drought of 1961. Conrad and the hired
man loaded up the combine and went to Kansas to combine. This was a means of
supplementing the family income. This left me and the six children home to keep
things going on the farm. We milked 18 cows by hand and separated the milk to
feed the pigs and chickens. On this particular Monday morning I took the cream
to town where a truck from Bismarck came down and picked it up at the train
depot. On my way to town I noticed how nice and green a field of rye had come
up just across the road from the old Henry Sandland place. During the day the
weather had become very hot. When I drove by the field the next day the crop
had turned brown. Needless to say, the crops were very poor that fall.

Anyone living in this area remembers the blizzard of '66. For me it was the
worst blizzard of my lifetime, and I hope I never see another one to equal it.
Being from south Iowa, I had never witnessed blizzards like the ones in North
Dakota. The day started out as usual, except Mary and Marcia were recuperating
from the chicken pox and Steve had the measles. Conrad had taken Donnie to the
doctor that morning to have stitches taken out of his broken nose, which he had
received in a basketball accident. Conrad had noticed the sky looked very gray,
so he drove around Selfridge, loaded up some extra groceries and the rest of
the family from school. He also gathered all the neighbor kids that he could
fit into the car. When they reached home he told the older boys to round up the
cattle and to hurry and pen them in, as the storm was coming fast. By the time
they came in, it was already beginning to snow and blow. This happened on March
3rd, Mary Ellen's eighth birthday. We really experienced what was called rural
family life, as there was no electricity and the phone lines were down. We kept
warm with a coal and wood furnace. We played cards and games, made cookies,
candy, and homemade ice cream in a hand turn freezer. "Who says you can't enjoy
living without television and the finer things of life?" When the sun came out
it was life as usual, but we all had memories of a closeness that you don't
realize without something like this to experience.

After living on the farm for twenty nine years, Conrad and I retired and built
a new home in the northern part of Selfridge. Conrad passed away June 30, 1980,
after several years of ill health. During his life, he had been clerk for the
Selfridge School Board for a number of years and was a member of the Knights of
Columbus. I was President of the Senior Citizens about 6 years. I was also a
city council member and taught religion for 9 years.

Conrad and I have eight children.

Kenneth James was born April 17, 1945. He married Mary Jane Pope of Mandan.
They took over the family farm in 1972 and have two children, Kenneth James Jr.
and Kody William. Ken passed away in April of 1983.

Victor Joseph was born July 2, 1946. He attended the Golden Wealth School and
graduated from Selfridge High. Victor served in the National Guard. On August
26, 1967, Victor married Virginia Marie Ferderer. They live in Bismarck, where
he is a mechanic at Nastrom Garage. They have two children, Vance Joseph and
Vanessa Marie.

Conrad John was born March 24, 1948. He attended the Golden Wealth School until
the seventh grade, then went on to school in Selfridge, where he graduated in
1966. He served in the Army Reserves. He married Janice Mae Schwann on November
8, 1974. They live in Mandan, where Conrad has his own business, C.W. Dry Wall.

Donald Albert was born December 5, 1949. He attended the Golden Wealth School
and graduated from Selfridge High. He is a Captain in the National Guard. He
married Audrey Ann Marie Weber, October 3, 1970. They are presently living in
Grand Forks but are transferring to Bismarck. They have two children, LaRae
Analesa and Stacy Lynn.

Jane Ann [Wingerter] Ferderer was born September 4, 1951. She attended the
Golden Wealth School and graduated from Selfridge High. She married Robert
George Ferderer on May 14, 1971. They live in Mandan, where she is busy taking
care of their three children, Tina Marie, Denise Ann and Robert Paul.

Stephen Richard was born October 8, 1952. He attended the Golden Wealth School
and graduated from Selfridge High. He married Karoline Mischke on June 23,
1979. They are living in Williston, N. Dak. where he is a welder.

Mary Ellen [Wingerter] Haider was born March 3, 1958. She attended Selfridge
Grade and High School, from which she graduated. She married Edwin Haider,
February 11, 1977. They live in Littleton, Colorado, where she is a housewife.
They have two sons, Robin Paul, and Eric Conrad.

Marcia Kay [Wingerter] Boelens was born June 11, 1962. She attended school in
Selfridge from which she graduated. Marcia married George Boelens on March 2,
1984 and they live in Killeen, Texas, where she is a bookkeeper.
Bernadine Wingerter

JOSEPH AND AGNES [SCHNEIDER] WINGERTER
Joseph Quinton Wingerter was born September 23, 1930 in Selfridge, N.D. and is
the son of Quinton and Philomena (Glas) Wingerter. Joe attended Selfridge and
McLaughlin High School and Wahpeton State School of Science. He married Agnes
Schneider at Selfridge, N.D. She was born August 14, 1933 and is the daughter
of Joseph and Regina (Bosch) Schneider. She was raised in the Wakpala and
McLaughlin area and received her education in Wakpala and McLaughlin.

It was a cold Thanksgiving Day, when Joe and Agnes were married on November 22,
1951. Joe was in the Navy for a short time. Joe and Agnes spent the winter of
1952-53 and also the winter of 1953-54 in Casper, Wyoming, this is where Joe
worked in the oil fields until spring came, then he had a strong desire for
farming and also got more involved in custom harvesting. He would leave
sometimes the last week in May for Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, S. Dak.
and would be harvesting there until the crops were ready in N. Dak. in late
July.

Picture - Agnes and Joseph Wingerter.

In Sept. 1954 Joe found employment with the Northern Pacific Railroad in Mandan
where he worked as a switchman and brakeman. By 1957 he was no longer working
full time, so he decided to go back to farming and custom harvesting again and
back to Casper. Wyoming for the next two winters. By this time, Joe and Apes
had four young sons, Tim and Bob were in school and even though they enjoyed
living in Casper, it was now more difficult to move. In September of 1960, Joe
decided to buy Millers Bar in Selfridge. He still continued to farm and do
custom harvesting.

Joe and Agnes called their new business "Whimps Bar", (this was a nickname
given to Joe during his high school days, because of his love for hamburgers).
Tavern business was good. The farmers would bring their children to school. St.
Philomena's Parochial School was still open and the farmers were still selling
cream, so Joe and Agnes saw many of them regularly. There also was a lot of
construction work in the Selfridge area in 1960's, so our little town was quite
busy.

In 1961, the people in the Selfridge area were very busy planning the 50th
Jubilee. Joe and Agnes knew they would need a larger building, so they decided
to build a "beer corral". This was an addition to the old bar building and it
was screened in with a concrete floor. It was an ideal place for dances and
parties during the warmer days. It was very crowded during the jubilee and our
celebration was a huge success.

In the fall of 1965, Joe and Agnes decided to add several rooms to their small
living quarters which was attached to the rear of the bar. They now had four
sons and two daughters and just needed a larger home.

In February 1968, they made a big change in their business. They enclosed what
was known as the beer corral and moved the bar into it. They now had a separate
room for parties, banquets and dancing. The former bar was remodeled and made
into a steak house. The name of the business was changed to the "Wishing Well".
They started having dances regularly and the steak house business was
especially good.

After twelve years, eight months, many good times, a lot of hard work, and very
long days, Joe and Agnes decided they wanted to spend more time with their
eight children and they were wanting a quieter life. In May 1972, they sold the
"Wishing Well" to John and Theresa Fergel and bought the Henry Sandland farm,
four and one half miles southwest of Selfridge. The home was very small for ten
people. Joe used to joke about it. He would say, "We're only camping!" In 1974,
they decided to make a home out of what was known as the Wingerter Theater and
dance hall. (Joe and Agnes met in this building). They moved the building from
Selfridge to the farm and added this building to the Sandland home. It took
them seven years to complete their project. After many days and nights of
working past 12:00 A.M. they finally finished a twenty three room home, which
is still very much enjoyed by all their family, especially during the holidays.
Joe is still doing what he likes best, "Farming and Custom Combining". Joe and
Agnes are the parents of eight children.

Timothy Joseph Wingerter was born August 24, 1952 at McLaughlin, S.D. He
attended schools in Casper, Wyoming and is a 1970 graduate of Selfridge High
School. He graduated from NDSU in 1975. He married Rosemary Dillman on November
8, 1975. She is the daughter of Ed and Mary (Kraft) Dillman and graduated from
Bismarck School of Nursing and at the present time works for Dr. Sunga in
Mandan. She also worked for several years in the Mandan Hospital. Timothy and
Rosemary are living in Mandan where Tim is a Special Quality Environmentalist
for the North Dakota State Health Department. They have two sons, Joey and
Jimmy.

Robert Quinton Wingerter was born March 24, 1954 in Casper, Wyoming. He
attended schools in Casper and Selfridge. Robert married Carol Mosset, the
daughter of John and Dorothy (Jochim) Mosset. They are currently living in
Selfridge and have five children, Kary, Shonda, John, Michael and Brian.

Carold, Paul Wingerter was born August 29, 1955 at Bismarck, N.D. He attended
Selfridge school and graduated from Dakota Aero Tech in Fargo. He also attended
Spartan School of Aviation in Tulsa Oklahoma and is an Aviation mechanic and
commercial pilot employed by Republic Airlines in Minneapolis.

Jason Craig Wingerter was born May 24, 1959 in Mandan, N.D. He attended schools
in Selfridge, Bismarck and California. He has played drums in various bands and
is a member of the Professional Musicians Referral. He is living in Minnesota
at the present time.

Dawn Annette Wingerter was born March 26, 1963 in McLaughlin, S.D. She attended
Selfridge schools and graduated from St. Gertrudes High School in 1981. She is
presently attending Dickinson State College where she is pursuing a career in
nursing.

Constance Kay Wingerter was born August 7, 1964. She attended Selfridge schools
and graduated from St. Gertrudes High School in 1982. She is presently
attending Minot State College where she is pursuing a career in elementary
education.

Ted Scott Wingerter was born November 26, 1966. He is a high school senior at
Selfridge High School. He enjoys and is active in sports such as basketball and
also plays drums for his own entertainment and his friends.

Dean Michael Wingerter was born December 19, 1967. He is a high school
sophomore at Selfridge High School. He plays basketball and thoroughly enjoys
his Dads farm. He has a love of cars and enjoys mechanic work.
Joe and Agnes Wingerter

Young men think old men fools, and the old men know young men to be so.

Picture - Mary and Ken Wingerter.

KENNETH AND MARY JANE [POPE] WINGERTER
Kenneth James was born April 17, 1945. He was the first child born to Conrad
and Bernadine (Heinen) Wingerter. Ken grew up on a farm seven and a half miles
southwest of Selfridge. He attended the Golden Wealth School District for the
first eight years, then went on to Selfridge High School, where he graduated.
He also attended college at Valley City for one semester. In January 1965, Ken
joined the U.S. Navy in which he served for four years. He was stationed at the
Naval Air Base in Alameda, California and also served aboard the aircraft
carrier, U.S.S. Coral Sea.

Ken married Mary Jane Pope April 10, 1968 at the Naval Air Base in Alameda,
California. During that time Ken was serving on the U.S.S. Coral Sea off the
coast of Vietnam. Those were anxious moments for Mary, hoping that he would
return safely.

Mary writes, "I was born July 4, 1948 to William and Gladys (Friedrick) Pope,
of Mandan, N. Dak. I attended all twelve years of school in Mandan and also
attended BJC in Bismarck for one year.

In October of 1971, Ken and I moved to Selfridge. We moved onto his parent's
farm, which we later purchased. We lived on the farm for twelve years where we
were engaged in the farming and dairy business.

Some of the memories which I can recall during our years on the farm, was the
severe flooding in the early 70's. The bridge had been completely washed out by
the Calvin Hepper farm and we'd have to walk across the plank to get from one
side of the road to the other. The worst times were the terrible winters of the
late 70's. These are especially vivid in my mind. In order for our milk to be
picked up, the milk truck would have to follow the snow plow to the farm. By
the time the milk had been picked up, the roads were nearly blocked again.
Caring for the livestock was an all-day process. By the time we had finished
the morning chores, it was time to begin all over again. I had many calves in
my kitchen to care for. It was so bitterly cold out, that they would have
frozen, even if they had been put in the barn.

Selfridge also holds many wonderful memories. We all enjoyed the Church Fairs.
The great home-cooking, the bingo, and the fellowship of friends make this an
event we always looked forward to. The parade of the 1976 Bicentennial also
stands out in mind, and of course, the All- Class Reunion of 1981 was an event
which will never be forgotten.

Kenneth was very active in the Selfridge Community. He had been a member of the
Selfridge Jaycee's and the American Legion Post. I was a member of the
Selfridge Jaycette's where I held office of Treasurer for two terms.

Ken and I have two children, Kenneth James Jr. born October 27, 1972 and Kody
William born March 13, 1975.

I am currently living in Mandan, N. Dak. where I moved in August of 1983. I am
presently working as a substitute secretary. The boys both attend Christ the
King Grade School in Mandan.

There is one final thought which I must add, and that is the caring of the
people of Selfridge. When tragedy struck our family in April of 1983, that of
Ken's sudden death, the members of the community rallied around and helped me
so much. I had read stories of farmers helping each other put in crops and do
chores in times of tragedy, never dreaming that something like this could
happen to me. When it did, the caring of the Selfridge Community helped me get
through the rough spots. Although I no longer live in Selfridge, I'll never
forget all that was done for me and my family. "THANK YOU SELFRIDGE"
Mary Wingerter

Picture - Pete and Ruth Wingerter.

PETER AND RUTH [SCHMEICHEL] WINGERTER
Pete and Ruth were married on September 7, 1941. Pete is the son of Quenton and
Philomena (Glas) Wingerter and Ruth is the daughter of Fred and Emily
Schmeichel of McLaughlin .

Ruth writes, "I was working for the Slater Grocery Store in Selfridge when I
met Pete, and after our marriage I continued to work at the store. Pete had the
mail route west of Selfridge and also drove the Midwest truck. Pete continued
to work for Midwest Motors until 1944 when the quonset he housed the truck in,
blew down. The company wanted Pete to move to Bismarck which we didn't want to
do, so Pete quit the job and started farming and custom combining.

In 1947 we had a notice to go to Bismarck and pick up a nine year old
Lithuanian boy, whom we had applied for through the Catholic Church. He
couldn't speak a work of English and only weighed forty seven pounds. Then in
May, we had twin girls (identical), the first twins born in the McLaughlin
Hospital, Mary Ann and Julie Ann. Our happiness was not to last. The next day
the doctor came to us with the sad news that the twins had passed away. We had
a regular blizzard that day with Pete slipping in the ditch coming home to make
the funeral arrangements. This was all too much for me, and in September of
1951, we took Peter Metnes (the refugee boy) to Fargo to the orphanage.

In 1962, we built a new home on the site of the old home and where we are
living at the present time. In 1984 we built a deck on the south side of our
home where we spend many fun hours in the summer months with our family. We
have three children, Roger, Joann and Janice (twins).

Roger Wingerter was born June 24, 1942 and is a 1960 Selfridge High School
graduate. He married Cheryl Johnson of Washburn, N.D. and they are currently
living in Ridgefield, Washington where he is superintendent for Lorenz and
Brown Construction and his wife is a registered nurse. Recently, Roger has
started his own company called Creative Renovations. Roger and Cheryl have two
children.

JoAnn Kathy [Wingerter] Blotske married Allen Blotske of Selfridge. They lived
in Selfridge before moving to Menoken, N. Dak. where they are living at the
present time. They have three boys.

Janice Kay [Wingerter] Kraft is a twin, born December 1, 1951. She is a 1969
graduate of Selfridge High School. She married Danny Kraft of McLaughlin, the
son of Val and Ruth Kraft. They have two children, Jody and Brent.
Ruth Wingerter

Picture - The Robert Wingerter family.

ROBERT AND CAROL [MOSSET] WINGERTER
Robert was born on March 24, 1954 to Joe and Agnes (Schneider) Wingerter. Carol
was born on October 3, 1956 to John and Dorothy (Jochim) Mosset.

Bob and Carol were married on September 2, 1971 in the St. Philomena Church in
Selfridge. Father Aloysius Bittman married them. Bob and Carol both grew up in
Selfridge and attended the schools here. After they were married, they bought a
mobile home and lived on Joe Wingerter's farm, where Bob worked as a farm hand.
He worked there until the fall of 1972, then they moved into a trailer home in
Selfridge and Bob went to work for Joe Mosset and Carol worked for John's Super
Valu. Bob worked about six months for Joe and then went to Wyoming to work and
from there he went to Denver and worked on construction for two months. He came
back and moved his family to Bismarck in the summer of 1973, where he went to
work for the Melro Co. as a welder for six years. He also worked part time as a
musician for a band called "Ray and the Outlaws" for one year. They organized
another group called "Obediah" and stayed together for five years.

Bob and Carol bought a home in Mandan in 1978 and Bob went to work for General
Electric and Carol worked for Dynamic Homes for one year. Bob then took a
foremans job at Welk's Steel. Another group of musicians organized and they
called themselves "Bustin Loose". Bob was a full time musician with them and
the group performed at various night clubs in the Bismarck-Mandan area. They
had some television appearances and were back up performers for Nashville
singers, such as Nat Stucky, T. Ray Shannon, Johnny Russel, Dave Dudley, Wanita
Rose, Ruby Wright and others. After 5-1/2 years in the band, they decided to
quit. In 1980 Bob started to lease farm land in Fort Yates and the Selfridge
area and also went custom harvesting and did part time work for his dad, Joe
Wingerter.

In 1983 the family moved back to Selfridge where they rent the house of Joe
Mosset's on his farm west of town. Bob worked full time for his dad in custom
harvesting in 1984. They intend to buy their own farm in the near future or to
lease farm land. They have five children: Kary born on November 14, 1971 Shonda
born March 25, 1974, John born May 23, 1980, Michael born November 15, 1981 and
Ryan born September 4, 1983.
Carol Wingerter

Picture - The Oscar Wuitschick family. Back: Ed, Barbara, Tim, Matt, Gary,
Elsie. Front: Donna, Stephanie, Oscar, Elizabeth.

OSCAR AND STEPHENA [KRAFT] WUITSCHICK
Oscar Wuitschick was born November 10, 1914 to Arsenius and Magdelena (Richter)
Wuitschick. Stephena Kraft was born February 6, 1922 to Peter and Pauline
(Jochim) Kraft. Stephena attended the Selfridge Public School System until the
ninth grade. Oscar and Stephena were married at Selfridge November 7, 1939 in
the St. Philomena Catholic Church. After their marriage they began farming and
lived on several farms in the Selfridge area. From 1951 to 1958 they lived just
south of Selfridge on the Stanley Froelich farm. In October of 1958, the
Wuitschick's moved into Selfridge and bought a house from Homer Biddlecome,
which was located west of the railroad tracks. In 1965, they bought a house
downtown which was owned by the Tishmack family and lived there until their
move to Mandan, N. Dak. in 1977.

In 1958, after their move to town, Oscar began working for S.A. Collis and the
Rott Hardware Store. He later worked for the State Highway Department for 15
years. Oscar worked for the Highway Dept. when a flash flood six miles east of
Selfridge washed away part of the road to Fort Yates, and also washed away the
bridge to McLaughlin, S. Dak. He retired in June of 1977. Stephena worked for
the Feist Grocery Store until the Feist's sold their business and then worked
at the Palace Hotel and Cafe for a number of years.

While living in Selfridge, Oscar belonged to the Knights of Columbus where he
served as Grand Knight. He belonged to the Community Betterment Club and also
served on the town board. Stephena belonged to the Christian Mothers, where she
held several different offices and also belonged to the Ridgeroad Homemakers
Club. Stephena served as Treasurer for the Selfridge School District for a
number of years and was city assessor for several years.

Stephena is presently working for the Mandan Golden Age Services as an
assistant cook since 1980. Before that she had worked at the Mandan Villa for
two years. Oscar has done janitorial work for the Mandan Moose and Mandan
Eagles Club for a couple of years. The Wuitschick's have nine children. Their
children all attended St. Philomena Parochial School and the Selfridge Public
School, from which they graduated.

Charles Peter was born December 20, 1940. He joined the National Guard at
Deadwood, S. Dak. in 1963. He is married to Carol Nelson, daughter of Art and
Ruby Nelson. Charles and Carol make their home in Deadwood, where he works for
the Homestake Gold Mine. They have two children, Scott and Lori Ann.

Barbara Ann was born August 8, 1942. She is married to David Jurick, son of Ed
and Regina Jurick. They live in Kelso, Washington.

Elsie Marie was born October 18, 1944. She married Colin MacDonald at Deadwood,
S. Dak. They live in Deer River, Minnesota where Elsie works for a lumber
company. Elsie and Colin have six children, Stacy, Marie, Allen, Joyce and Ann
Jeanette.

Elizabeth Louise was born September 9, 1946. She married Dale Bauer of May,
Oklahoma. Dale is the son of William and Opal Bauer. They have a daughter
LaRae. She later married Gary Mattern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mattern, of
Kenmare, N. Dak. They live in Kenmare, where she is a beautician. They have a
son Barry.

Timothy James was born May 17, 1948. He is married to Judy Fosching, daughter
of Al and Margaret Fosching of Mandan. Tim served in the Army from 1968-1970
and was stationed in Vietnam from 1968-69. Tim and Judy live in Mandan, where
he works for Ceda of Mandan. They have four children, Michael, Mischelle, Jamie
and Lisa.

Edward Oscar was born July 6, 1950. He is married to Bregetta Ahl, daughter of
Alfred and Hilma (Johnson) Ahl of Bismarck. Ed works for Floyd's Exxon of
Bismarck. They have a son, Jeffery.

Gerald Peter was born December 6, 1951. He married Wanda Roehl of Hettinger, N.
Dak. She is the daughter of Paul and Alma (Oster) Roehl. Gerald and Wanda live
in Reeder, N. Dak., where he is foreman at the Farmer's Union Station. They
have three children, Jody, Jolene and Jerome.

Donna Mae was born September 9, 1954. She married Joseph Gates, of Fort Yates.
Joseph is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gates and live in Fort Yates.

Matthew Thomas was born January 25, 1956. He married Julie Hoon, daughter of
Joe and Ann (Waliser) Hoon of Selfridge. They live in Gillette, Wyoming where
Matt is a carpenter foreman for Knutson Construction Co. They have three
children, Vernon, Waylon and Veronica.
Stephena Wuitschick

Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from
themselves.

Picture - Virginia, Lazerus, Josephine and Florence Wuitschick.

LAZERUS AND JOSEPHINE [HARTMAN] WUITSCHICK
Lazerus was born to Carl and Kathryn Wuitschick. He married Josephine Hartman,
daughter of Fabian and Rose Hartman. Lazerus had worked for the Milwaukee
Railroad and Josephine worked for the Super Valu until their retirement. They
have two daughters, Virginia married to Art Walker and Florence married to
Leonard Leingang.
Josephine Wuitschick

Picture - Robert Yanover family.

ROBERT AND DARLENE [HAMAN] YANOVER
Darlene was born November 16, 1945 to Adolph and Rose (Walker) Haman at Mandan,
North Dakota. She grew up twelve miles west of Selfridge on her parents farm
and attended country school then graduated from Selfridge High School in 1963
at Salutatorian of her class. She later graduated from the National College of
Business in Rapid City, S. Dak. and moved to Rochester, New York in 1965 where
she started working for Eastman Kodak Company as a secretary.

While in Rochester, Darlene joined a skydiving club and during the next two
years sky dived a total of twelve times from different types of planes. In 1968
she was transferred to San Francisco where she worked for Kodak's Regional
Sales Manager, in Consumer Products as his secretary. She met her future
husband, Bob Yanover, who was a sales representative for Kodak and they were
married on May 20, 1973. Bob was born March 28, 1941 and is the son of Joseph
W. and Margaret (Weissblum) Yanover.

After a trip to Jamaica, they moved to New York City where they were both
employed by Kodak. After several years, they were transferred to Austin, Texas
where they are making their home at the present time. Bob and Darlene are the
parents of two children, Jana Lynn and Michael Joseph.
Bob Yanover

WILLIAM AND ELAINE [FRISHMAN] YORK
William York was born March 3, 1921 to Vern and Archilene (Maclachlan) York, on
a farm three miles west of Selfridge. The farm was just north of the present
Jake and Katie Jochim farm. The family later moved to a farm which was known as
the Smith place, which his father rented. All that remains of that place are a
few trees and a windmill.

Bill went to the Golden Wealth Township School a mile south of Selfridge and
also attended Selfridge High School. He spent some time in the C.C.C. Camp at
Foxholm and spent some time in the Army. He was drafted in April of 1943 and
went to the Pacific and returned to the States in December of 1945. While at
Foxholm he met Elaine Frishman, daughter of Henry and Gertrude Frishman and was
born May 7, 1923 in Fargo, N. Dak. Bill and Elaine were married November 7,
1941 at Glendive, Montana.

An interesting note is that when Bill left Selfridge in 1939, the community had
a variety of business places. There was the Selfridge Journal, a Chevrolet
dealer, a hotel and dance hall, a hardware store, and a bank.

Bill is a retired farmer and mechanic of forty years. Elaine is a housewife and
a seamstress. The York's live on a five acre plot nine miles southwest of
Upham, N. Dak. Bill and Elaine have two children.

Gary born March 16, 1943. He married Karen Vogle, October 14, 1968. They live
in Lake Bronson, Minnesota, where he is employed as a trucker. They have four
children, Christopher, Kenneth, Melody and Jeremy.

Gayla was born November 19, 1950. Gayla married Merlin Schmidt, November 10,
1969. Gayla lives in Minot, N. Dak. and is office manager at State Farm
Insurance. They have three children, Michael Shonda and Rodlyn.
William York

FRANCIS AND THERESA [MOSSET] ZACHMEIER
Theresa Mosset was born January 12, 1920, the sixth child of Ferdinand and
Magdelena (Richter) Mosset of Selfridge.  Theresa writes, "My childhood was
similar to that of most households in those years. We studied Cathecism in the
evening, and for excitement we played "Wolf' and got hollered at for making too
much noise. As we grew older, we played cards for entertainment. To add spice
to our parent's lives, we'd argue over the card games.

Picture - Francis Zachmeier family.

When I was eighteen, I moved to Mandan and worked for NYA for three months.
Upon the completion of the NYA course, I got a job doing housework in Bismarck
until I was twenty one. I met Ralph Berger while I worked on NYA. We courted
for about a year and were quietly married on March 27, 1941.

After our marriage, we lived on the farm twenty one miles northwest of Mandan
with Ralph's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Berger. After World War II ended,
Ralph and his youngest brother Lawrence, farmed together the remainder of
Ralph's life.

Shortly after our daughter, Janis, left for college and our thoughts were
shifting somewhat toward retirement, the inevitable happened. Ralph died
suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 1960. Our lifestyle changed
drastically. Within one week, we sold our farm, cattle, and farming equipment,
and moved to an apartment in Mandan. After we made the necessary adjustments to
city life, I did babysitting for my landlord to occupy my mind with other
thoughts rather than dwell upon my heartaches. The following summer I bought a
two bedroom brick house in Mandan and went to work at Woolworths Store. Later I
went to work at Collins Department Store for three years until I remarried.

My daughter, Janis, married Albert Zachmeier and by coincidence, he had a
widowed uncle, Francis, who liked to play cards. Occasionally we would all get
together and play cards at Janis and Albert's place. Those card games did
wonders for us. Strange feelings started to appear. We heard bells ring and
birds sing. Just unreal! I guess that's what happens when the "lovebug" bites.

I married Francis Zachmeier on June 6, 1966. We moved to his farm about five
miles north of Mandan located beside the Missouri River. We have been living
our lives in retirement pursuing our hobbies. We also try to visit our
out-of-town children at least once every year. Through this marriage, my family
grew. I gained a stepson and stepdaughter - Kenneth and Patricia. Our family
now had four children.

Janis [Berger] Zachmeier was born January 25, 1942 in Bismarck. She married
Albert Zachmeier and are making their home two miles north of Mandan and Albert
works for Basin Electric where he is in charge of maintaining and operating
equipment. Janis taught elementary school after college and is now a homemaker
for their four sons, Andrew, Lyle, Blaine, and Craig.

Ralph G. Berger was born July 13, 1951. At the present time he lives in Cottage
Grove, Minnesota .

Ralph married Laurie Trandem, who was born June 24, 1960. They have one
daughter, Brianne, born September 4, 1984.

Kenneth Zachmeier was born November 30, 1968. He married Margaret Allen of
Billings, Montana and that is where they are making their home at the present
time. They have two girls, Eva and Gwen.

Patricia [Zachmeier] Ressler married Allen Ressler on November 28, 1959. They
live in Williston, N. Dak. and have three daughters, Cheryl, DeeAnn, and Holly.
Theresa (Mosset) Zachmeier

Picture - Lydia and Reinie Zimmerman.

REINHOLD AND LYDIA [LANG-ROTT]  ZIMMERMAN
Lydia Lang came to the Selfridge area from the New Leipzig area in 1933. When
she first arrived here she began working for the J.B. Smith's and later went to
work at the hotel. On January 2, 1937, Lydia married Fred Rott. They lived in a
home that is now owned by Pete Feist. In 1958, they built a home across the
street from the Cheese Plant, which is now owned by the Stanley Heppers.

Lydia and Fred owned the Rott Hardware Store in Selfridge. The north part of
the building was used as the Post Office and the south part was the Rott
Hardware Store. After Fred passed away in April of 1963, Lydia continued to
manage the store with Elsie Oster who was the bookkeeper and John Bonagofsky
and Oscar Wuitschick as the clerks. After leaving the hardware business, Lydia
began working as an assistant postmaster under postmaster Gladys Bachmeier. She
worked there for many years and in June of 1966, she resigned from the Post
Office Department.

Lydia's most memorable season spent in Selfridge was the March blizzard of
1966. She had offered shelter to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker and Mr. and Mrs.
Christ Walker of Selfridge and Clarence Herz of Bismarck, for six days during
and following the blizzard. Once the storm subsided, Sam and Christ, along with
Clarence had to shovel snow into the garage floor drain in order for them to
have a way of getting out of the house. They made snow steps so they could get
outdoors, reminding one of how the Eskimos might end up doing at times. The
Walker's eventually made it home, but instead of clearing away snow at their
own homes, they came back to Selfridge with tractors. With the help of Reinie
Zimmerman of Mobridge, S. Dak. and the Walker's sons, they cleared Lydia's
driveway and many other places in town.

On July 30, 1966 Lydia married Reinie Zimmerman of Mobridge. He was a salesman
for Brown Motors in Mobridge. They were married at the Bismarck Baptist Church
by the Rev. Otto Fiesel and after their marriage, they moved to Grandview
Washington, where they still make their home.
Lydia Zimmerman

Memorials

In Memory of JOSEPH AND EVA JOCHIM from, Casimir Jochim family
In Memory of MAGDALENA and JOHN WALKER, SR. from, John and Elsie Walker and
Family
In Memory of Our father and husband, FLORIAN KRAFT from, Rose Kraft and
children
In Memory of Our Grandfather LEO SILBERNAGEL from, Allen, Shelly, Arthur
In Memory of My Father LEO SILBERNAGEL from Allen
In Memory of Our Father, VERN YORK 1898-1935 from Bill and Elaine York
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Parents Mr. and Mrs. JOHN KELSCH SR. and Mr.
and Mrs. MAX LAINTZ from, Eva. and Laurence Kelsch
In Memory of CURT, OLLIE and DEREK from Scott and Ruth Collis
In Memory of Our Parents MAX and FRANCES ERKER from Max, Al, Joe, Ann. Legalia,
Anastasia, Betty and Bob
In Memory of Our Parents PHILIP and ELIZABETH ERKER from Max, Rose, Mary,
Alois, Nellie and Josephine
In Memory of Our Parents ALBERT M. and FRANCES CERNEY from Charles, Frances,
Franklin and Eugene
In Memory of Our Grandparents ALBERT and FRANCES CERNEY from All the Cerney
grandchildren
In Memory of MATT J. and KATHERINE FROELICH (1891-1981) (1892-1969) Sioux
County Residents 1928-1944 From Matt and John Froelich
In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE VETTER, SR. CON, BEN, JOHN and MAGGIE from
John Froelich family
In Memory of GEORGE SR. and ROSINA WALKER from George Walker Jr. Family
In Loving Memory of Our Father and Husband TOM LAUINGER from Joe, Richard, Tom,
Sharon Judy and Margaret
In Memory of Our Mother and Father ANTONIA and JOHN BRISKI and our Brother TONY
from Marie, George, Louie, Jacob Rose, Agnes, Kay, Paul, John, Helen Julia and
Lawrence
In Loving Memory of Our Husband and Father DONALD VETTER from Elsie, Stacey and
Don Jr.
In Memory of Our Friend FLORENCE PACK from Judy and Jim Walker
In Loving Memory of Our Stepfather and Husband LLOYD SMESTAD from Joe, Richard,
Tom, Sharon Judy and Margaret
In Memory of Our Father and Grandfather MICHAEL WALISER from Robert, Sandy,
Scott and Kayla
In Memory of Our Father and grandfather MICHAEL WALISER from the Jim Waliser
family
In Memory of Our Parents and Grandparents ROSE and RUDOLPH HEPPER from the Stan
Hepper Family
In Memory of Our Grandparents JOSEPH and THERESA BLOTSKE from the Jim Waliser
family
In Memory of Our Grandparents ZACHEUS and KATIE BRAUN and sister WANDA JEAN
BRAUN from the Jim Gross Family
In Memory of EMANUEL and CHRISTINA HEPPER from John and Elsie Walker and Family
In Memory of Our Father and Grandfather FLORIAN KRAFT from Donald Kraft Family
In Loving Memory of WILLIAM (BILL) MORGEN from Gladys, Larry, Peggy and boys
In Loving Memory of Our Father and Husband KENNETH WINGERTER from Mary, Kenneth
Jr., Kody
In Loving Memory of Our Son and Brother CLAYTON WALKER from the John Walker Jr.
family
In Memory of Our Brother MELVIN JOCHIM from Butch and Speed Jochim
In Loving Memory of CONRAD WINGERTER from grandsons Kenneth Jr. and Kody

Advertisements

Selfridge Volunteer Fire District Solutes Selfridge on its 75th Diamond
Anniversary
Jim Walker, Jim Kraft - Assistant Fire Chief Dwight Bouche - 1983-85 Fire Chief
Selfridge Rural Fire District
1973 - 1986
We're proud to serve Selfridge and the surrounding area

John's Super Valu Store
Groceries - Produce - Meats - Dry Goods
Sales every Wednesday thru Saturday
John Mosset Jr.
Phone 422-3339 - Selfridge, N.D.
Congratulations Selfridge on Your 75th

Congratulations to Selfridge
Diamond Jubilee - 75 Years Strong
We are proud to be part of the Selfridge Community
1SW - FIRST SOUTHWEST BANK
First Southwest Main Bank - Mandan, North Dakota
Judy Walker, Mgr. Selfridge Office
Member FDIC

Best wishes Selfridge on your 75th Anniversary
Dakota Well Drilling and Dana's Well Repair and Excavating
First Well Machine owned by George Walker, Jr. in 1939.

We're Proud to have Served this Community for the Past 47 Years
Dana Walker

Best wishes on your 75th
R & B Lumber
"For All Your Building Supplies"
Phone 422-3314
P.O. Box 84 - Selfridge, North Dakota

The Selfridge Jaycees Congratulates Selfridge on it's 75th Anniversary

The Jaycee Creed

We believe:
That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth's great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is The best work of life.
Jaycees serving the Selfridge community

It is an established fact that every small community relies on the
progressiveness of the Farmer in its trade area. Compliments go to the
SELFRIDGE FARMER on the progress he has made in the past seventy-five years.

Congratulations Selfridge on Your 75th
Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club Selfridge, ND

Larry and June Kelsch Dairy Farm
Selfridge, N.D.

Volk's Welding and Repair
Ken Volk-owner, manager Selfridge, N.D. 58568
Happy Birthday Selfridge

Happy Birthday Selfridge
On your 75th Diamond Jubilee from The St. Philomena Altar Society

Joe's Lounge
Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th Anniversary
Your friendly Bartender George Feist and Gene Klein  Selfridge, N.D. 422-3312
Stop in and meet your neighbors
Pool - Cards - Parties
Eat when hungry Drink when dry Never pass Joe's by

From the Feist Ranch Our sincere best wishes go to Selfridge on its 75th
Diamond Jubilee
We hope the best for Selfridge in the next 25 years
We're looking forward to celebrating the Centennial
Donald & Joan Feist & Don Jr.

Wonder Bar & Wonder Inn Steakhouse
Jr. and Kathy Harsche, owners and managers
On and Off Sale
WINE - BEER - LIQUOR BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNERS STEAKS AND SEAFOOD
Phone 422-3366 - Selfridge, N.D.
Happy 75th Selfridge

Farmers Union Oil Company
Jim Kraft - Manager
Bulk and Service Station - tank truck service
Our earnings - your dividends
Farm and City Delivery
All Petroleum Products, Accessories, Farm Tools, Fertilizer, Tires, Batteries,
Hardware, Chemicals, Field Sprayers, Heating Equipment
422 -3356 - SELFRIDGE, NORTH DAKOTA

Happy Birthday Selfridge
Hepper Grain, Inc.
Phone 422-3351 Selfridge, N.D. Grinding and Rolling Feed, seed & vet supplies
Stanley Hepper - owner, manager

Congratulations on your 75th Birthday
Hepper Oil Company
Call us for your gas, fuel and oil
Stanley Hepper, owner and Manager
Phone 422-3341 - Selfridge, N.D.

Walker's  Greenhouse  & Flower Box
Selfridge, ND 58568 (701) 422-3335
Constructing the Walker Greenhouse
Congratulations Selfridge on your  75th Birthday  From George & Alvina

Selfridge Cheese Co. Inc.
"Makers of Fine Dairy Products" Retail sales at our plant Located at southeast
edge of town call 422-3368
SELFRIDGE, N.D.
We are proud to be a part of Selfridge - Congratulations Selfridge

Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th
Froelich Ranch Quarter Horses
SELFRIDGE, N.D.
Since 1948
Warren 701-774-8347
Rodney 701-422-3769
John, Barbara, Kelly  701-422-3770

Farmers Union  Insurance - Striving for Excellence
Town Business Personal  Commercial
Congratulations Selfridge on your Diamond Jubilee
Janice Schneider, Representative,
Selfridge, North Dakota 58568 - Phone: 422-3750

Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th Anniversary
The American Legion Oscar Krosch Post 264 "In Service for God and Country"
Duane Kraft - Sergeant at Arms Lawrence Kelsch - Treasurer Giles
Heinen - Chaplain Emanuel Harsch Sr. - Commander Paul Haider - Vice Commander
Larry Morgan - Secretary

Leonard's Milk Hauling
Selfridge, North Dakota - Phone 422-3485
Leonard Farstad, owner

Congratulations Hometown Selfridge
From WALKER TRUCKING - ART WALKER, OWNER
Call 823-4251  McLaughlin, S. Dak.
For all your trucking needs be it short or long distance hauling

Best Wishes to Selfridge on your Diamond Jubilee
From Sioux County Court House Staff Officials and County Commissioners

Picture - Back L to R: Kay Fleck, Maury Thompson, Lora Siegfried, Gwen Sees The
Elk, Madeline Disrud, Donna Weiler, Elliot Jacobson. Front L to R: Mike Snider,
Kenneth Snider, Owen Gullickson, Simon Dillman, Ernest Halvorson.

Ernest Halvorson, County Auditor - Maury Thompson, States Attorney - Charles
Soiseth, County Extension Agent  -Mike Snider, County Treasurer - Miler Utter,
County Sheriff - Madeline Disrud, Clerk of Courts - Donna Weiler, Director of
Equalization - Al. J. Schirado, Tri-County Judge - Mirian Keller, Supt. of
Schools - Elliot Jacobson, Sioux County Abstractor
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Owen Gullickson, District I - Kenneth Snider, District II -
 Simon Dillman, District III
STAFF OF SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICE Lora Siegfried, Director - Beta Archambulat,
Eligibility Specialist - Lynda Ironeyes, Human Service Aid - Kathy Smith,
Administrative Secretary - Kathleen Fleck, Social Worker - Gwen Sees the Elk,
Eligibility Technician
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIOUX COUNTY SOCIAL WELFARE Simon Dillman, John Schaf,
Judith J. Walker, James McGregor, Hermine Shelltack

Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th Anniversary
May your future be a bright one
FROM
Blotske Trucking Selfridge, N.D.
Frank and Helen Blotske 422-3474

Happy Anniversary Selfridge
from John Blotske & Sons
Grain Cleaning
On the farm grain cleaning

"WE CLEAN IT - YOU SEED IT"
For fast and efficient service call

John Blotske - 442-5629 - Underwood, N.D. Dale Blotske - 442-5675 - Underwood,
N.D. Joey Blotske - 443-3549 or 422-5562 - Underwood, N.D. John J. Blotske -
442-5629 - Underwood, N.D. Allen Blotske - 258-2333 - Menoken, N.D.

Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th Birthday
Hats off to the Class of "1965"
United Auto Parts
905 E. Front Ave. Bismarck, N.D. 58501
Dwayne Schell, Manager

It wasn't always as easy... as a flick of a switch!
We're proud to be a part of Selfridge
Best wishes on your 75th Diamond Jubilee
MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES  UTILITIES CO.
Mobridge, S.D. 57601

South Dakota Cement
Box 360, Rapid City, S.D. 57709
S.D. Toll Free 800-742-8910 Other States Toll Free 800-843-8324
Rapid City 605-342-4252 Watertown - 605--886-4251 Bismarck - 701-255-4920
Chamberlain - 605-734-6861 Sioux Falls - 605-336-6169 Denver - 303-296-0354
Casper - 307-234-1225

Salesman - John Reisenauer Terminal Manager - Leonard Feist Bismarck, N.D.

Manager of Terminals Herman Walker Sioux Falls, S.D.

JO DEE
McLaughlin, S. Dak. Open 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Daily specials plus assorted homemade pastries

STEAK CAPITOL of the MIDWEST
Dew Drop Inn - MAHTO, S. DAKO DELORIS MORG
Happy 75th Anniversary Selfridge
Banquet Facilities Host Parties Opens at 5 p.m. Closed Wednesdays & Sundays

Congratulations Selfridge
75 Good Years
BILL C. KUBAS 539 AIRPORT ROAD BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA 58501
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
AUTO HOME BUSINESS HEALTH LIFE

Richard P. Richter
STATE FARM INSURANCE
1137 S. 12th St. P.O. Box 5019 Office: 225-4433 Home: 255-2717 Bismarck, N.D.
58502
Auto, Life, Health, IRA, Farm, Fire, Crop, Hail

where good things happen
Kirkwood Motor Inn
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 - 701-258-7700

Happy Birthday Selfridge
The Dakota Sun
The official newspaper of Sioux County
 Serving Sioux County and the Standing Rock Reservation
Rinissa Fitzpatrick Donna Luger
Editor Asst Editor
 Offices located at Standing Rock College, Ft. Yates, N.D.
 845-3425

ONIDA FEEDERS, INC
Steam-Flaked Grains and Alfalfa
18,000 Head Capacity
Year-Round Feeding Capability
CUSTOM FEEDING
Located 4 Miles East of Onida, S. Dak.
PHONE 605 1973-2471
ONIDA FEEDERS, INC.
ONIDA, SOUTH DAKOTA 57564 Phone (605) 973-2471
Merlin Voorhees, Manager

FLASHER IMPLEMENT CO. INC. Flasher, N.D. 58535
New and Used Machinery - Sales-Parts Service John Deere -Gehl - Schoessow
Nothing runs like a Deere
The Long Green line leadership in product and service today and tomorrow
Leo Miller - John Zins

CONGRATULATIONS SELFRIDGE ON YOUR 75th
Cedar Soil Conservation District reminisces in the past and stands by you in
the future. Congratulations, Selfridge on your Diamond jubilee

Best wishes from your neighbors at Medcenter One.
Medcenter One, Inc.
300 North Seventh Street Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 Telephone 701/224-6000
medcenter one

701-748-2211
101 WEST MAIN
HAZEN, N.D.
WEST RIVER TELEPHONE

Red Owl
Fresh meat, produce and groceries
Jack Hazel, manager
McLaughlin, S.D. 57642

Happy 75th Selfridge
Working together for a Better way of Life
Mor-Gran-Sou
Electric Cooperative Inc.
Flasher, North Dakota
Young, Inc.
McLaughlin, South Dakota
Sales & Service
Gil Young, Pres. - Rod Bieber, parts & service
Massey Fergusson-Oliver-New Holland
Gehl-Farmhand-Versatile-Melroe
Lehman-Hesston-Morris

Berquist and Walker Agency
Professional Insurance Agents
All lines of Insurance and Real Estate
Eastdale Shopping Center
P.O. Box 893
Bismarck, N.D. 58502
701-223-5812

Berg's Greenhouse & Floral
Carol & Tom Berg
Plants for your yard Cut flowers for all occasions
McLaughlin, S.D. Phone 605-823-4904

Bumper to Bumper
We're proud of our past and your past

Modern Machine Works
since 1911 223-1375
"If we can't help you, nobody can"
921 E. Front Ave., Bismarck
Celebrating 75 years together

FIRST STATE BANK
McLAUGHLIN, SOUTH DAKOTA 57642
Call us for all your banking needs
Congratulations Selfridge

Coast to Coast
Total Hardware
Val and Ruth Kraft, owners Box 309 McLaughlin, S.D. - Phone 823-4452

Congratulations Selfridge
1911 - 1986
We are proud to have served the community since 1964
Selfridge Community Betterment Club

GEIGLE LIMOUSINE
Lim-Maine-Ankina Cross Club Calves
Selfridge    N.D. Phone 701-422-3417
Richard & Darlys Geigle

121 Club
McLaughlin, S.D. Mary Ann Bauder-Mgr.
Happy Birthday Selfridge on your 75th
Stop in and see us when you are in McLaughlin

Lloyds Super Valu
Ft. Yates, N.D. Phone: 854-3423
Fresh produce, meats and vegetables
Plus all your grocery needs
Best Wishes Selfridge

Best Wishes Selfridge
Jundt's Amoco
Fred Jundt, owner McLaughlin, S.D. Phone 823-9449
"47 Years in Business"
Gas, full and self service Tire repair and batteries

Congratulations Selfridge
Farmers Coop Assn. Elevator
Phone 823-4442 Grain Information Phone 823-4408 Feed & seed information
McLAUGHLIN, S.D.
Feed Grinding, all kinds of feed, seed and Minerals
Vern Rath, Manager Fertilizer - Anhydrous and Granular

Willard' s Repair
Car and Auto Repair and Service 24 Hour Wrecker Service
Willard & Myron Schmeichel Phone 823-4753 McLaughlin, S. Dak.
Our sincere best wishes

Kraft Construction
For all your building and remodeling needs
Casper Kraft
McLaughlin 823-4303
Congratulations on your  75th Birthday

BUILT ON SERVICE
Eva's Self Service
Owner - Ralph and Eva Leingang
Ft. Yates, N.D. 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday

VALLEY GAS, INC,
FORT YATES, NORTH DAKOTA and McLAUGHLIN, SOUTH DAKOTA
 (701)-854-3477  (605)-823-4447
 Our Business Is to Keep You Warm
 - Your Propane Dealer -

Korner Bar
Homemade Pizzas - Beer
 Pool - Parties A place to meet your friends
 Kurt and Judene Maxon - Owners McLaughlin, S. Dak. 823-4528

CONOCO
Best Wishes Selfridge on your 75th
Slater Oil Company
All farm products, gas, diesel fuel and motor oils
Carroll Slater, owner
McLaughlin, S.D. - Phone 823-4803

Best Wishes Selfridge
Bud's Drive Inn
Beer - Hamburgers - Chicken 7 days a week - 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Melvin and Dorothy K. Wiest - owners and managers McLaughlin, South Dakota
823-4925

Hoffman Garage
Solen, N.D. Phone 544-3319
Gas and general car, truck and tractor repair
Simon and Margaret Hoffman owners
Best wishes on your 75th Jubilee

Marv's Market
Solen, N.D. 544-3316
For all your grocery and meat processing needs See Us!

METRO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Commercial -Residential -Service
New Installation Remodeling -Repairing
Air Conditioning Wiring
Dual Heating Systems
24 HOUR SERVICE
BISMARCK, N.D.
 Service After Hours Lyle Wegerland 255-7483 Roger Strand 223-5847
Dennis Schwind 258-7648 Ed Kaseman 258-5073

Happy Birthday Selfridge
WE SALUTE YOU
Maynard and Lorraine Hier
McLaughlin, S.D.

HARVEST STATES COOPERATIVES
Mandan, N.D. Phone 663-3100 Joe Polansky Manager
Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th Anniversary

Tina's Hair Techniques
McLAUGHLIN, S.D.
 SKILLED BEAUTICIANS
Happy Birthday Selfridge on your 75th
Phone 823-4580 Perms, cuts, styling Open Monday thru Friday

Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th
Zenith TV Center
Phone 605-823-4500
O & J Cable TV
Phone 605-823-4509 McLaughlin, S.D.

Burger Queen Restaurant
Fort Yates, N.D. Phone 701-854-7475 Hours from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday thru
Friday Homemade Soup Daily Crispy Fried Chicken Fresh Steaks - Seafood
Ann Martenson owner-manager
Hosting small parties

Big "R" Carpet Installation
Randy Pfitzer-owner Bismarck, N.D. 58501 Phone 258-7650
Free Estimates Reasonable Rates
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON YOUR 75th

Tim's Service
Fort Yates, N.D.
Tim N. Hertel - owner-manager Phone: 854-7471
For all your Conoco Products gas, oil, etc.
Full and Self Service Car Wash

Henry's Amoco
Henry Baily owner and manager Fort Yates, N.D. Phone 854-7523
Full and Self Serve Pumps Minor auto repair open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

John Deere
Bismarck, N.D. 58501
Al Schell-Manager Gary Small-Service Manager Gil Krecklau-Parts Manager Quent
Stockert-Office Manager
New and Used Machinery Service-Parts-Sales

Best Wishes Selfridge
Big Foot Tavern
Solen, N.D. Mike and Karen Reidinger
Stop in and meet your friends when in Solen

Ron's Jack & Jill
Fresh Meats-Produce Groceries
McLaughlin, S.D. Ron & Irma Hettich owners

CATTLEMEN'S SALOON
Supper Club
1/2 mile East of McLaughlin on Hwy. 12
Phone 605-823-4406
Plenty of room - Large parking lot We will be happy to host your party
Bruce Moser, Manager

Pelican Inn
Fort Yates, N.D. Ralph & Eva Leingang owners Open 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Happy 75th Birthday

NORWEST BANK
Norwest Bank Bismarck NA
Post Office Box 1538 Bismarck, N.D. 58502 Phone 701-222-5100 Ag Dept. Dennis
Walsh Dave Carlson

American Family Insurance
For all your insurance needs. Auto, Homeowners, Health, Life, Fire, Mobile Home
Owners, Major Medical, Disability Income, Farm Owners, Loans & Much More.
Terry J. Kraft 1308 E. Main Mandan, ND 58554 Telephone office 663-0293
res. 223-5581
Matt Kraft District Sales Manager 1950 Thompson St. Bismarck, N.D. 58501
Congratulations Selfridge on your 75th Birthday

SWANSON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Dr. William C. Swanson  Chiropractor
508 Eighth Ave. NE Ph. 748-2136 Hazen, N.D.

McLaughlin MESSENGER
We are proud to have helped produce your Diamond Jubilee Book
Merle E. Lofgren, Publisher

Selfridge in Review
SEVENTY FIVE YEARS

Selfridge was quite a busy place
When it was at it's best,
But many changes have been made
And it's pioneers laid to rest.

It was started in the early days
When our fathers tilled the land,
They raised the best of families
And all the work was done by hand.

Some remained upon this land
Others felt the need to roam,
But often they look back again
To the prairies they call home.

The years have gone by swiftly
Seventy-five of the very best,
So Selfridge we salute you
Your sons all count you blest.

Judith Walker

Picture - Casper Bonagofsky and Mary Eva Feist

Picture - Lawrence and Eva Kelsch

Picture - Building the West Dam in 1936 - W.P.A. - with horses and scrapers
Fred Heiser and Arnold Arndt.

Picture - 4-H Horse shows used to be a big event every year in Selfridge. This
picture taken in 1961. L to R: Joyce Becker, Terry Froelich, Rodney Froelich,
Warren Froelich, Della Clare Feist, and Larry Morgen.

Picture - Jake Sagmiller with his first aeroplane.

Picture - Donald Feist, Donny Feist, Jr. and Jerry Rhone with Mink pelts.

Picture - Joe and Herb Becker in 1945 In front of Beckers Confectionery

Picture - Tosey Merck, working in Smestad's Store

Picture - Back L to R: Pete Dillman, Ed Dillman, Bernard Braun, Jack Dillman
Front: Lawrence Braun, Frank Silbernagel, Leo Silbernagel, Tony Silbernagel,
Gilbert Geigle, Irey Geigle

Picture - Taken in 1940 - Val Jochim, Pius Johner, and Joe Jochim

Picture - Ella Herfindahl and children Cherie and Jim Taken 1964

Picture - Matt Froelich Sr.'s children, Mike, Matt & John

Picture - About a 1952 4th of July Parade. Some on the Wagon: Steve Bonagofsky,
Tosey Merk, Joe Volk Driving, Elsie Oster, Sharon Lauinger, Virginia
Wuitschick, Emma Oster.

Picture - Building the West Dam in 1936 under W.P.A. - In front of the
Cookshack L to R: Sam Walker, Bill Morgen, Joe Feist, Arnold Arndt, Mickey
Johnson, Paul Craig, Ludwig Reiker, Si Umber, Fred Heiser, Balzer Feist

Picture - Coal Mining - Done the homemade way. L. to R. Harry Morgan, Bill
Morgan, Mrs. Petchel, and Mother

Picture - Si Umber, Louis Meisel Bill Morgen Selfridge Ranchers in Sioux City

Picture - Ralph Hinton with his Piper Cub Plane

Picture - 1954 - Dorien [Walker] Dillman and Gloria [Pack) Walker

Picture - Birthday party for George Scheer and Howard Bigger. It was held in
the old Walker-Bigger Garage.

Picture - Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Anderson Mr. Anderson worked in the Citizens
State Bank and Mrs. Anderson worked as Postmaster.

Picture - Taken May 29, 1953, Last day for Jim Gayton on the Railroad. L to R:
Casimir Jochim, Zora Hummel, James Gayton, George Vetter.

Picture - 1961 Selfridge ladies in the dress contest for the 50th Jubilee
Celebration.

Picture - Charles Mosset - Died in a car accident while serving his state side
duty in the Air Force

Picture - 1929 Della Stater and Pete Feist Courting Days.

Picture - Lena and Elmer Gorder

Picture - Ruth Wingerter - Postmistress

Picture - Jake Briske at age 18 with his Touring Car which he bought from
Lazarus Wuitschick. He put balloon tires on this car to get him to town in the
snow. He went to Selfridge in the only car that could get there in the snow.

Picture - Bernard Braun - as a young boy.

Picture - Cutting and hauling ice in the Blotske Creek

Picture - In the early 1920's Samuel Walker had a business called Walker's
moving. This is a barn he moved into Selfridge about 1925.

Picture - Taken 1929 L. to R. Della [Slater] Feist, Eva Slater, Eva Kraft,
Elizabeth Kraft.

Picture - At and Marie Erker with Baby JoAnn taken 1941.

Picture - Who's been missing since the 1961 Jubilee

Picture - Joe Erker family taken 1953

Picture - Threshing Wheat in 1943 at the Jochim Farm

Picture - Taken 1949 - Waliser children going to school L. to R. Andy Klein,
Mike Waliser, Mary W., Bob, Betty and Helen. Front: Joe Waliser

Picture - Old Time Saloon Crowd L. to R: Grubby Gambler, Jim Walker, Bartender
John Mosset Jr., Town Drunk Emanuel Harsche Jr., Dance Hall Girt Eva Kelsch,
Mexican Dwight Boucher, Town Marshal Lawrence Kelsch.

Picture - Jerome and Janice Feist and Family.

Picture - Gladys [Lorentson] Jochim, Viola [Rott] Tuntland, Monica [Ferderer]
Graham

INDEX
50th Jubilee Book

ABERLE Family, Mike  79
ALEXANDER, Lawrence & Anna  84
ANDERSON
 Florence  18
 Grace M  6
 Theresa  39
ANKER Family, Joseph  63
ARCHAMBAULT, Charles & Alice  32
ARNDT, Charles  65
BACHMEIER
 Gladys  6,104
 Max  6
 Philip & Johanna  82
 Ted & Gladys  70
BAILEY, Hayden & Cecilia  65
BARTOLE, Anton & Mary  37
BAYER, Math & Susanna  42
BECKER, Jacob & Barbara  43
BERTSCH, John & Selma  83
BIGGER
 Howard H  92
 Sam & Cornelia  87
BIRRENKOTT, Micheal & Ann  55
BLACK
 Dick  41
 Ott & Maude  61
BLOCK Family, Richard  52
BLOTSKE
 Ferdinand  91
 John  9,104
 Joseph & Theresa  79
 Mary  104
BOEHM, John & Veronica  62
BONAGOFSKY
 Gabriel  105
 Gabriel & Amelia  81
 John  9
BRAUN, Zacheus & Katherine  72
BRISKI, John & Antonia  41
BROCKOFF Family  61
 Mildred  89
BRUCE, Robert & Amy  31
BRUNING, Carl & Nettie  52
 Nettie  83
BYINGTON, George  5
CADDELL
 Archie  35
 James & Gladys  86
CAIN, Family, Allen  61
CELLEY, Family  56
CERNEY, Albert & Frances  44
COATS Family, Peter  54
COLLIS
 Ruth  3,21,87
 S.A.  15,87,91
CRAIG, Paul & Lyda  46
CUMMINGS, Anna B  6
DAVIS Family, Ted  47
DILLENBERG, Pete & Grace  85
DILLMAN, Frank & Elizabeth  68
DIRK, August & Legoda  76
DISRUD
 Abe  36
 Mike & Ruth  53
DRESSLER
 Albina  90
 Anton & Katie  80
DUTTON, Chester  85
ELTER Family, Conrad  77
ELLINGSON, Family, Carl  38
ENGEL
 Anton & Catherine  50
 Mike  - 21
 Peter & Pauline  37
ERBE Family, Harry  39
 Rhea  7
EVANS, Bob & Lillian  54
EWERS
 Amos  49
 Ermon & Katie  49
 Leslie  49
FAY Family, M.D.  46
 Owen  13
FEIST
 August & Elizabeth  67
 Anton Sr. & Frances  67
 Darlene  90
 Della  9
 Peter  9,92
 FRANK Family, John  60
 FROELICH
 Joseph  21,91,92
 Martha  104
 Stanley F. Family  77
FUHRMAN Family, John  53
 FULTON, James A.  6, 7
GAYTON
 Charles B. & Anna  56
 Henry & Coral  89
 Jim  13
 Jim & Agatha  56
 James B. & Alice  31
 John  31
 Sam & Margaret  31
 William  31
GEER, Harry & Hannah  57
GEIGLE, Henry & Lydia  69
 Lydia  104
GILBERTSON, Clarence & Jennie  88
GUY, William  4
GWYTHER, Ben & Alice  38
HABERMAN, John & Freda  34
HALLAM, James  68
HAMAN
 Adolph  91
HANSON Family, Peter  41
HEISER, William & Anna  37
HEPPER
 Adolph & Lydia  64
 Emmanuel & Christine  53
 Rudolph & Rose  70
 Ted H. Family  59
HERFINDAHL
 Andrew H. Family  51
 Alfred H. Family  62
HETTICK Family, George  89
HILLBERG Family, John  49
HINTON
 D.C. & Annie  57
 Homer & Hazel  85
 May  23,104
 Ralph  9, 91, 104
HOWE, Wayne & Fern  33
HUMMEL, Sam & Isa  45
IRONS Family, S.J.  58
JOCHIM
 Jake & Katie  84
 Joe & Eva  81
 Joseph Sr. Family  63
JOHNER, Mike & Eva  63
JOHNSON
 Edward S. Family  76
 John J. Family  59
KAHL Family, Korby  66
KELSCH
 Eva  76,104
 Lawrence  9,21,92,104,105
KIEMELE Family, August  63
KLEIN, John & Theresa  66
KLINGLER, John & Anna  36
KLUGE, Charles  6
KNAPP Family, Ernest  47
KNISPEL Family, Herman  49
KORTUM, William & Ida  68
KOTH, Irving & Arlean  89
KRAFT, Anton  91
 Anton J. & Walburga  73
 Jacob & Barbara  79
 Jack J. 104
 John R. Family  70
 Joseph & Elizabeth  69
 Joseph  92
 Peter J. & Pauline  73
 Rose  3
KROIS, I.T.  87,91
KRONBERGER, John & Gertrude  37
KROSCH
 Fredrick & Elizabeth  65
 Oscar  99
LAINTZ
 Daniel  104
 Max & Benigna  76
LANGBEIN, G.E  36
LEWIS Family, Oscar  83
LORENTZON, Lorentz & Clara  51
LUND, Lester & Bessie  59
LYONS, Ray & Ann  88
MANOLOVITZ Family, Matt  66
McCAY
 George & Ellis  59
 J.H. & Georgina  46
McLAUGHLIN, Charles & Nellie  47
MEISEL
 Carl  105
 Lewis & Pauline  58
MERCHANT Family, A.W.  34
MERCK, John J. & Katie  80
MERGENS Family, Jim  86
MEYERS, Tony & Ruth  87
MILLS, Ben  5,55
MOLASH Family, William  61
MORGEN
 John & Nellie  82
 William  104
MOSSET
 Anton M. Family  78
 Ferdinand & Magdelena  78
 Lorenz & Regina  80
 Tony  90
NAGEL
 John A. Family  35
 John  6
NEITZEL, Henry & Emelia  88
OSTER
 Alexander O. Family  71
 Carl Sr. & Tillie  71
 Christian & Lydia  52
OSTRUM Family, A.U.  51
PACK
 Alfred 92
 Florence  87,104
PAMPLIN, William  60
PANKO Family, Dan  89
PARSON, Frank & Beatta  46
PETCHELL Family, Fred  48
PETERSON, James & Alma  54
PHILPUT, Eben W.  6
PLUSH
 William  90
 William & Mary  47
PORT
 Donald 91
 Fred  91
 Fred & Mabel  48
 Peter & Gay 48
PREWITT, Ed & Rose  88
PULLING
 Charles & Charity  88
 Edward A. Family  40
QUINN Family, John  72
RAUSCH, Andy & Veronica  86
 Andy  13
REDMAN Family, Fred M.  33
REED, Elizabeth  6
REICHERT Family, Mat  61
REIKER, Ludwig & Rose  57
RIPPLINGER, Frank & Caroline .... 78
ROSS Family, Howard  61
 Howard  13
ROTT
 Fred  5,7
 Fred & Lydia  36
SANDLAND
 Andrew & Pauline  42
 Clarence & Alma  44
 Elias & Helga  44
 Henry & Emma  42
 Olaf S. Family  60
SCHAEFBAUER, Henry  71,92
SCHAEFFER
 Eva 3,21,104
 George & Eva  84
SCHELL, Paul  104
SCHNEIDER
 Jacob  6
 Jacob & Anna  78
SCHREINER, Carl & Nempha  83
SCHWARTZ Family, Philip  60
SILBERNAGEL
 Felix S. Family  72
 Joe & Magdelena  75
SLATER Family, Herbert  84
SMESTAD
 B.L. 5, 7
 B.L. & Anna  34
 Lloyd  5
SMITH
 H.F. Family  39
 J.B. 11,12,13
 J.B. Family  75
 Lillian  3
SNYDER Family, Charles  67
SPRAGUE
 Bob  13
 Bob S. Family  87
STRICKER, Frank & Elizabeth  50
STUMPER Family, John  43
STURDEVANT Family  40
SWIFT
 Joe & Sylvia  32
 Martin & Julia  32
 Oswin & Alice  32
 Sadie  5
TEETER
 Dorothy  5
 Elmer  5
 John F. Family  45
 John  5
 Mabel  5
THULIN Family, A.W .  82
TUNTLAND, John L. & Pearl  40
TURNER Family, F.C.  57
UMBER
 S.J. Family  58
 Silas  91
UPHAM Family, A.J.  85
UTTER
 Delores  105
 Miles  104,105
VETTER
 Dorothy  79,104
 George  104
VOLK
 Joe  92
 Wendlin & Eva  53
VOLLMUTH
 Albin & Elizabeth  85
 George  74
WALKER
 Art  9
 George & Rossina  74
 John Sr. & Magdelena  43
 Herman  104
 Lois  104
 Philip W. Family  49
 Sam & Christina  89
 Sam  104
WALTER, Sarah  40
WEAD
 Dorothy  21
 J.K. Family  35
 Joe  7
WEIGEL
 Matt & Veronica   77
 William  21
WEILENMAN, William & Eva  82
WEISMAN, John & Katie  81
WHIPPLE
 Carol  104
 Charles  92
 George & Minnie  54
WILLIAMSON Family, David  55
WILSON, Leroy  74
WINGERTER
 Joe  104
 Leo  91
 Quinton & Philomena  65
WOTRANG Family, Frank  45
WUITSCHICK
 Arsenius & Magdelena  64
 Carl & Kathryn  64
YOUMANS, E.E. & Emma  71

1986 Diamond Jubilee Book Businesses and Organizations

ASCS Office 168
Blotske Brothers Construction 174
Bonagofski Cafe  173
Cedar Soil Conservation District  167
Charity Bible Circle  184
Concerned Parents Association  189
Cut and Curl Beauty Shop  177
Dakota Well Drilling and Dana's Well
Drilling and Excavation  164
Double SS Square Dance Club  189
Eager Beavers 4-H Club  186
Electricity in Selfridge  177
Farmers Union Oil Company  162
First Southwest Bank  167
Flare Beauty Shop  175
Fred's Barber Shop  174
Happy Prairie Makers 4-H Club  190
Hartman Well Drilling Service  175
Hepper Grain Incorporated  165
Hepper Oil Company  167
Joe's Lounge  169
John's Super Value  164
Kelsch Plumbing  176
Knights of Columbus Council  184
 Number 4705
Knitting Club  180
Leaf Creek Mixers 4-H Club  181
Leonard's Milk Hauling  170
Mosset Lumber and Construction  175
Mossets Dairy Store  176
Oscar Krosch Legion Post 264  187
Prairie Rose Homemakers  185
R & B Lumber  164
Selfridge Cheese Company  162
Selfridge Community Betterment Club  180
Selfridge Homemakers Club  190
Selfridge Jaycee Club  187
Selfridge Journal  173
Selfridge Law Enforcement  172
Selfridge Nutrition Program  183
Selfridge Post Office  169
Selfridge Rural Fire District  188
Silver and Gold Senior Citizens  185
Sioux County Farmers Union and Farmers Union Local of Sioux County  181
Starlight Lounge  171
St. Philomena Alter Society  181
Telephone System in Selfridge  177
Town and Country Homemakers  182
Twelve Pack 4-H Club  189
Unique Beauty Salon  176
Village Sparklers 4-H Club  183
Volk's Welding and Repair  169
Waliser Construction  176
Waliser Star Mail Route  163
Walkers Green house & Flowerbox  165
Women's Softball Team  186
Wonder Inn  170

PIONEER AND FAMILY HISTORY SECTION - 1986 DIAMOND JUBILEE BOOK

ALTRINGER, Lyle  300
BACHMEIER, Ted & Gladys  300
BAHM, Glen & Arlene  301
BARCHENGER, Ray & Emma  301
BATEMAN, Mary  301
BECKER
 George & Diane  302
 Herbert & Victoria  303
 Judy  234,237,239
 Joe & Julia  303
 Pat & Judy  304
 Theodore  305
BERGER, Florian & Regina  305
BIGGER
 Howard & Mildred  306
 Mildred  307
 Tom  232
BITZ, Emma  308
BLOCK, Erick & Charlene  308
BLOTSKE
 Allen & Joann  308
 Ferdinand & Margaret  309
 Frank & Helen  310
 James  310
 Jerry & Dinah  311
 John & Mary  311
 Joseph & Theresa  259
BONAGOFSKY
 Anton & Katherine  312
 Bernard & Roseann  313
 John & Kathryn  314
 Kenneth & Joan  314
 Kevin  227
 Steve & Philomena  315
 Terry & Peggy  315
BOUCHER,
 Dwight  238
 Dwight & Corrine  316
BRAUN
 Bernard & Ann  316
 Bernadette  228
 Zacheus & Katie  261
BRISKI, John & Antonia  261
BUCKLEY, John & Monica  263
BYINGTON
 Arthur & Rose  317
 George & Hattie  263
 J.P. & Mary  317
 James  265
CERNEY
 Albert & Frances  318
 Charles & Leona  319
 Eugene & Marian  319
COLLIS
 Curtis & Olivia  320
 S.A. & Ruth  320
COYLE, Robert & Anna  321
CUSSONS, Blair  322
DILLMAN
 Ed & Mary  322
 Jerome  232
 Jerome & Dorien  323
 Joe & Magdalene  323
 Leo & Pauline  324
 Pete & Shirley  324
 Simon & Maudie  325
DISRUD, Henry & Madeline  325
DUTTON, Roy & Dorothy  326
ECKROTH, Dennis & Pam  327
ENGEL, Anton & Anna  265
ERKER
 Al & Marie  327
 Max M.  327
 Max P. & Frances  265
EWERS, Brothers  266
FARSTAD
 Anna  238,239
 Carla  238
 Laverne & Carla  328
 Leonard & Anna  328
FEIST
 Anton & Frances  266
 Blazer & Margaret  329
 Donald & Joan  330
 Jerome & Janice  330
 Joseph & Eva  331
 Max & Barbara  332
 Michael & Rita  333
 Paul& Eva  333
 Peter & Della  333
 Wendelin & Amelia  335
FERDERER
 Carl  246
 Ted & Marie  337
FERGEL
 John & Theresa  337
 Michael  239,337
FIECHTNER, Verne & Dolores  338
FLECK
 John & Caroline  338
 John & Marie  267
 John & Sidney  339
 Rynold  246
FLOHR, John & Anna  339
FRIED, Albert & Helen  340
FROELICH,
 Joe & Martha  341
 John  166,227
 John & Barbara  342
 Loren & Della  342
 Matt J. & Katherine  267
 Mike & Elizabeth  343
 Rodney & Kathryn  343
FUTYMA, Peter  344
GATES, Joseph & Donna  344
GAYTON,
 Coral  225
 Henry & Coral  345
 James  230,248
GEIGLE, Henry & Lydia  345
GLINES
 Charles & Lena  346
 Terry & Bonnie  346
GROSS
 James  214
 James & Mary Ann  347
 John & Dolores  348
 Joseph & Susanna  268
 Mary Ann  140,238,240
HAIDER
 Edwin & Mary Ellen  348
 Mike & Martha  349
 Paul & Elaine  349
HALVERSON, Ernie & Donna  350
HAMAN
 Adolph & Rose  350
 Clayton & Susan  352
HANSON, Christian & Jean  352
HARSCHE
 Emmanuel Jr  237,270
 Emmanuel & Kathleen  352
 Henry & Birgitta  269
HARTMAN, Joseph & Lou  353
HAUCK, Donald & Kathleen  353
HEID
 Pius & Emmy  353
 Quenton & Vivian  354
HEINEN
 Albert & Mary  354
 Dennis & Vickie  355
 Giles & Masako  355
HEPPER
 Adolph & Lydia  270
 Calvin & Letha  356
 Dale & Michelle  358
 Emanuel & Christina  271
 Henry & Christina  272
 Kathy  239,240
 Rudolph & Donna  358
 Rudolph & Rose  273
 Stanley  237
 Stanley & Kathleen  359
 William & Cecelia  359
HERSCH, Alvina  360
HETTICK
 Paul & Helen  361
 Rudolph & Henrietta  361
HILL, Jack & Loretta  362
HINMAN, Mike & Joyce  362
HINTON
 Homer & Hazel  274
 May  192,225,227
 Ralph & May  363
HISCHASE, Pius & Rose  275
HOON
 Joseph & Ann  363
 Richard & Romelle  364
HUBER, Mickey & Sharon  364
HUMMEL
 Myron & Delores  365
 Sam & Isaphean  275
 Zora & Hilda  365
INMAN, James & Shirley  366
JOCHIM
 Art & Delores  366
 Butch  237
 Butch & Renei  367
 Casimir & Delainis  367
 Colleen  228
 Corrine  238,231
 Delainis  238
 Ferdinand & Colleen  368
 Gary  234
 Gary & Corrine  368
 Gladys  369
 Jake & Katherine  369
 Joseph B. & Eva  276
 Joseph & Josephine  276
 Renei  240
 Valentine & Lydia  370
KELSCH
 Eva  141,238,239,245
 Larry & June  371
 Lawrence  238,239,244
 Lawrence & Eve  371
KJOS, Walburg  372
KLEIN
Anton & Julie  372
 Eugene  226
 John & Theresa  373
KLINGLER, John & Anna  277
KRAFT
 Andrew & Theresa  374
 Anton & Isabelle  374
 Barbara  238
 Dan & Janice  375
 David  375
 Donald & Emmy  375
 Duane & Jane  376
 Edward  239
 Emmy  237,240
 Florian & Rose  376
 Gerard & Louise  378
 Glenda  228
 Gloria  238
 Jack J. & Rose  378
 Jack L. & Judy  378
 Jacob & Anna  379
 Jacob & Vernetta  380
 James & Elizabeth  380
 James & Gloria  381
 John & Magdalene  383
 John P  383
 Joe & Barbara  383
 Joseph P. & Amelia  385
 Larry & Ann  386
 Leo & Mary Eva  386
 Lucille  238
 Matt & Jeanie  387
 Mike & Anna Marie  387
 Patrick & Dale  387
 Peter P. & Anna  388
 Peter J. & Pauline  278
 Roger  232
 Ronald & Shaughn  388
 Vernon & Kelly  388
 Victor & Kathleen  389
KREBS, Grant & Jeanette  389
KRONBERG, Russell & Caroline  390
KRONBERGER, Matt & Lorraine  390
KROPP, Keith & Karen  390
KROSCH, Shirley A  391
LAINTZ
 Adam & Rose  391
 Daniel & Rose  392
 Jerome  238,239
 Jayne  238
 Jerome & Jayne  392
 Max & Benigna  279
 Sister Mary Daniel  392
LANDEIS
 Frank & Debra  393
 Pete & Tillie  393
LANTER, Robert & Maletta  393
LAUINGER
 Judy  256
 Thomas & Margaret  395
LORENTZON, Lorentz P. & Clara  281
LUND
 Lester & Elizabeth  281
 Robert & Verna  395
 Warren & Evelyn  395
MATHERN
 Joe A. & Katie  396
 John & Hilda  397
MAXWELL, Arthur & Myra  397
McGREGOR
 Archie & Anne  398
 Gordon & Myrtie  398
MEIER, Al & Rita  400
MEISEL
 Lewis  400
 Louis & Pauline  282
 Martin & Frances  400
MORGEN
 Gladys  251
 John & Nellie  282
 Larry  238
 Larry & Peggy  401
 William & Gladys  401
MOSSET
 Anton & Elizabeth  401
 Dorothy  239
 Edward & Verna  403
 Ferdinand & Magdelena  283
 John Jr.  237,238,239,403
 John & Dorothy  403
 Joe  239
 Joseph & Theresa  404
 Lorenz  405
 Roger & Brenda  405
 Stanley & Helen  405
 Theresa  239
 Wilfred & Lenora  406
OSTER, Alexander & Amelia  284
OVA, Gregory & Dawn  406
PACK
 Alfred  226,234
 Alfred & Florence  407
PFITZER, Randy & Lavonne  407
PLUSH, Willard & Muriel  408
POLANSKY, Joseph & Janice  408
PORT
 Donald & Patricia  409
 Fred & Mabel  285
 Peter & Ayer  285
POWELL, Rose  409
REIKER
 Ludwig & Rose  285
 Michael & Nyla  409
ROGERS, Gail  410
ROHR, Harry & Marlys  410
ROSENCRANS, John & Bonnie  410
SANDLAND
 Andrew & Pauline  410
 Andrew & Roselyn  411
 Henry & Emma  286
 Leonard  411
 Marvin   232
 Marvin & Charlotte  412
 Richard & Eileen  412
 William & Alice  413
SCHAEFFER
 Clay & Karen  413
 Donald & Violet  413
 George & Eva  414
 Jefferey & Mariann  415
SCHELL
 Paul & Carolyn  415
 Tim  232
SCHMIDT, Pete & Marie  416
SCHNEIDER
 Anton & Norma  416
 Jacob  229
 Jacob & Angeline  417
 Jacob & Janice  418
SCHONES, Fred & Florence  419
SEILER, Don & Darlene  419
SILBERNAGEL
 Allen & Bonnie  419
 Dale & Bonnie  420
 Joseph & Magdelena  286
 Leo & Angeline  420
SLATER
 Rev. Charles & Gertrude  420
 Herbert & Clara  287
SMESTAD, B.L. &Anna  287
SNYDER
 Charles & Dorothy  421
 Dennis & Evelyn  421
 Harold & Agnes  422
 Wayne & Violet  422
SWANSON
 Roy  250
 Roy & Mildred  423
TISCHMAK, Emanuel & Margaret  288
UMBER
 Bea  424
 Si & Rose  289
UTTER
 Karen  239
 Karen & David Dillman  424
 Kurt & Karen  424
 Miles & Delores  425
VAN DAALEN, Doug & Rita  426
VAN KIRK, James & Anna  426
VETTER
 Donald & Elsie  427
 George & Dorothy  427
 George Sr. & Maggie  290
VOLK
 Albinius  428
 Alvin & Bella  428
 Bert & Luella  428
 Charles & Mario  429
 David & Bonnie  429
 George & Agnes  429
 George & Barbara  290
 Matt & Isabel  430
 Wendelin & Rose  291
VOLLMUTH
 Albin J. & Elizabeth  430
 George & Margaret  432
 Nick  237
 Nick & Norine  432
 Norine  237,238
 James  246
 Richard & Mary  433
WALISER
 Anthony  433
 Diane  240
 James & Diane  434
 Joseph & Carolyn  434
 Michael & Martina  435
 Robert & Sandra  436
 Sandy  240
WALKER
 Adam & Lilly  437
 Art  232
 Arlynne & Tammy  438
 Arthur & Virginia  438
 Alvina  239
 Arlene  239
 Christ & Leofina  439
 Dana  238,239
 Dana & Arlene  439
 David & Marilyn  440
 George J.  165,239,238
 George & Rosina  291
 George Jr. & Alvina  440
 George W. & Ruby  442
 Herman  232
 Herman & Gloria  444
 James  238
 James & Judith  445
 John & Magdelena  292
 John J. & Elsie  445
 Judith  145,215,230,240,245,252,257
 Lawrence  232
 Lawrence & Darlene  446
 Philip & Lois  447
 Sam  232
 Samuel & Christina  295
 Samuel & Lydia  448
WEIGEL
 William & Margaret  448
 Yvonn  228
WELLS
 Kelvin & Tana  451
 Randy & April  451
WENTZ
 Frank & Rosella  451
WHIPPLE, Charles & Carol  452
WHOLLY, Elsie  234
WINGERTER
 Bernadine  238,239
 Connie  224
 Conrad & Bernadine  452
 Dawn  224,225
 Joseph & Agnes  454
 Kenneth & Mary  455
 Peter & Ruth  456
 Quentin & Philomena  295
 Robert & Carol  456
WUITSCHICK
 Lazerus & Josephine  458
 Joe C.  246
 Oscar & Stephena  457
YANOVER, Robert & Darlene  458
YORK,
 Vern & Archilene  2%
 William & Elaine  458
ZACHMEIER, Frances & Theresa  458
 Theresa  251
ZIMMERMAN, Reinhold& Lydia  459

THE OUTHOUSE

Down on the farm, so long ago
When I was just a kid,
We didn't have a bathroom
Like our city cousins did.

We beat a path behind the house
Where a little building stood-
Most people called it 'outhouse',
But call it what they would.

The fact remains it served us
All seasons of the year,
And this included winter
When the cold air brought a tear.

When lingering long meant freezing
I hurried up real fast,
Made use of Sears old catalogue
Then to the house I dashed.

But, when summer came along
And bees hummed all about,
There was a peaceful privacy
Inside that little house.

From outside came familiar sounds,
The cackle of the hens
And the gobble of the turkeys
Ad they fed near-by the fence.

The new-born calf was bawling
To his mother way out there,
Where she grazed back in the pasture
With Kate, our old grey mare.

I left the door half open
So not a sound I'd miss,
For in my days of childhood
The farmyard was pure bliss.

Now, In my modern bathroom,
As dreamily I sit
With silence all around me
And soft tissue in my grip,

I find myself remembering
The drowsy summer days
When, in that little outhouse
I dreamed the hours away.

Ted, Herb and George Becker in front of Becker's Liquor Store.
Now the KC Hall

JOURNEY'S REWARD

As we leave our town so proud and small
And head for unseen roads that call,
Other places just can't compare
That show us interest and newness there.
We'll pass through mountains and wide spaces,
Through small towns in far away places,
And join busy throngs on a city street
And many new people we will meet.
But when we feel the ache within
We'll start our homeward trip again,
Then back to our town so proud and small
We'll find it the nicest place of all.

Judith Walker