Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Sept. 30, 2019 — Today is the birthday of legendary actress Angie Dickinson. Her given name was Angeline Brown, but the name for which she is better known came from her first husband, semi-pro football player Gene Dickinson. Angie was born in Kulm, in southeast North Dakota, where her father ran the Kulm Messenger. The family also lived in nearby Edgeley. Once a week, their father ran movies, and Angie developed an early fascination with stardom. It was her father’s drinking problem that inadvertently led to her acting career when Ang...
The story on the news last night was one of those “feel-good” stories that I love so much. East Grand Forks Senior High School football players, according to the news report, chose not to work out in their fancy new fitness center on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Instead, they put their muscles to work carrying wet rugs out of the basements of East Grand Forks residents affected by flooding after the recent torrential rainfall. It is a project the team chose to tackle as a way to say “thank you” for the...
Todd and Kerri Allmaras have been named this week's Yard of the Week winner. They were nominated twice by folks in the neighborhood. Kristi Frahm says, "Donn and I notice the Allmaras yard frequently as they live near us. The grass is always groomed nicely, and the front yard is appealing with a nice arrangement of colorful flowers and well kept bushes!" Ben and Beth Talcott completed their nomination with these words, "They have a beautiful well maintained yard, always a pleasure to look at in...
Charlotte Koepplin accompanied Janet Laube on a quick trip to Carrington Friday where Janet picked up some new glasses. Saturday found Jimmy Indergaard out and about. He enjoyed a visit and supper at the Mervin Indergaard home and Sunday enjoyed the same at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Monday evening Jimmy enjoyed a phone call from his Uncle Alfred 'Sonny" Klindworth. Jimmy visited at the Ervin Longnecker farm Sunday afternoon. One afternoon David and Karen Anderson and Laura Hagen, Josslyn and Jakoby enjoyed a visit over ice cream sundaes...
Jakob Schmid and Alison Widmer of Bismarck were home for the weekend. Saturday evening, Howard and Helen, Tom and Pam, JD and Jakob and Joe and Doug Schmid enjoyed supper together at Harriman’s in Maddock. Last Sunday, Tom and Pam visited Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson in Hampden. Monday, Chad Getscher and Lester Roberts went to New Rockford on business. Lester was also in New Rockford on Friday on business. Saturday, the Roberts family met in Rugby. Enjoying the get-together were Delores Stack, Jean Olson, June Sabbe, Marlene Miller, Misti Sab...
Jakob Schmid and Alison Widmer of Bismarck were home for the weekend. Saturday evening, Howard and Helen, Tom and Pam, JD and Jakob and Joe and Doug Schmid enjoyed supper together at Harriman’s in Maddock. Last Sunday, Tom and Pam visited Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson in Hampden. Monday, Chad Getscher and Lester Roberts went to New Rockford on business. Lester was also in New Rockford on Friday on business. Saturday, the Roberts family met in Rugby. Enjoying the get-together were Delores Stack, Jean Olson, June Sabbe, Marlene Miller, Misti Sab...
New Rockford and Area folks extend sympathy to the families of Leo Laube and Rodney Roaldson. Monday, Sept. 9, Terry and Sandy Koepplin, Melony Allmaras, Gina Clifton and Candy Jensen enjoyed dinner at the Rockford Cafe in celebration of Terry's birthday. Bill and Diana Zeigler, Brent Helseth and Duff and Sandy Settelmeyer were among those to take in a Circle Trail Riders Inc. meeting at Buck-It's Bar, Monday evening. Niece Lisa Paulson of Gulley, Minn., was a Friday visitor at the Janet Laube home. The gals visited Leo at the Lutheran Home...
On Sept. 7 and 8, 1902, John Oard visited friends in New Rockford before leaving for his Ward County claim. On Sept. 8, heating stoves were fired up because the day was chilly. Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Woodward returned from the Minnesota State Fair and a buying trip for fall and winter goods for his store. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Putnam and daughter went to Sheyenne to see Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Lundin. Thomas Adam went to Tower City on business; he returned on Sept. 11. J.T. Wiltsie went to Barlow to take...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about geriatrics doctors? My father, who’s 82, takes eight different prescription drugs for different health issues but hasn’t been feeling himself lately. I’m wondering if he would benefit by seeing a geriatrician in place of his regular primary care physician. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, If your dad is dealing with a variety of health problems and is taking multiple medications, a visit to a geriatrician may be just the antidote to help get him b...
Sept. 27, 2019 — This date in 1897 was an inglorious day for a young group of would-be train robbers. The previous night at about midnight, westbound Train No. 1 was late in arriving in Fargo. The Bismarck Tribune reported: “The delay was due to the special request of a number of highwaymen and was unavoidable under the circumstances, as the highwaymen were temporarily masters of the situation. It was a surprising event, considering the locality, as it has always been supposed that the holdup line was a good deal farther west.” Engineer Hooke...
Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try. ~Jack Canfield It may not come as a surprise that I am a huge fan of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series. Depending on what the topic of the book is, I find the stories thought-provoking, inspirational and motivational. They are stories that really are “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” Jack Canfield’s idea for the “Chicken Soup for the Soul”series started in 1990. He then shared his idea with co-writer Mark Victor Hansen and by 1993, the two had compiled...
On the south side of town, just near the tracks, there is a yard worthy of attention. Roger and Betty Westby have been named this week's Yard of the Week by the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation. The Westbys were nominated twice for the award. Amy Perleberg said, "Their gardens are an amazing place to visit! So much work goes into them!" An anonymous nominator said, "Their yard is well deserved for this honor. All of the work and pride that goes into their yard and gardens is amazing. T...
People do not have to be New Rockford natives to recognize the Romanoski name. Even transplants soon learn about the legendary BR Chevy and Olds dealership that was owned and operated by William (Bill) and Mary Romanoski from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. The next Romanoski generation has been quite successful in the car-selling business, too, both here in New Rockford and in Sheboygan, Wisc. Charmain and Steve Romanoski, local high school graduates, tell their story of a good life before,...
New Rockford and area residents extend sympathy to the family of 107-year-old Gertie Omoth. Friday morning Janet Laube enjoyed a visit over coffee at the Beverly Koepplin home and was a Saturday dinner and afternoon company at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Monday Betty Westby picked up Shirley Packard and the gals were among the Legion Auxiliary to attend a supper and meeting to follow at Sarah Smith Warren's Photography Studio. Martin and Janelle Koepplin were among those who attend funeral service for Eileen Aultman Friday morning at the...
Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were among the many area residents who attended the benefit for Cassidy Clifton at the New Rockford Eagles last Thursday evening. A "Celebrate Community" Corn Feed will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne. Barbeques and pulled pork sandwiches, sweet corn and other garden goodies from the community garden will be served. A free-will offering will be taken with proceeds this year going to the Open Season Lodge....
Friday Margie Anderson was among those who attended funeral service for Eileen Aultman at the Federated Church in Carrington and later visited with Edgar Duda and Phyllis Lura at Golden Acres Manor bringing 99th birthday greetings to Phyllis. Monday morning brief visitor and bearer of potato soup at the Charlotte Koepplin home was Martin Koepplin making a trade of soup for tomatoes. Last Sunday John and Kathleen Lee took in the activities at the Annual Stump Lake Threshing Bee. Tuesday afternoon visitors and supper guests at the Charlotte...
On Sept. 4, 1902, F.M. Fife of the Fife & Thomas store in Barlow was in New Rockford between trains. Farmer John R. Schutz was in from southwest Eddy County on business. Freeborn postmaster J.J. Anderson was in New Rockford on the return leg of his southern trip. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Boord arrived from Covington, Ind., to visit their daughter Mrs. W.E. Biggs and family. John Williams and Miss Streeter arrived from California via Red Wing, Minn.; Williams would remain until after threshing. Mrs....
The McClellan Saddle Sept. 17, 2019 — The saddle issued to the 7th Cavalry – the one to which Custer belonged – was developed by General George McClellan during the period of the Civil War. His design was unique in that the saddleback was open in the center, allowing for a sort of air conditioning between horse and rider. The design was also useful in winter— cavalry riders wore heavy woolen greatcoats that draped down over their legs and the horse’s sides. Warmth from the horse’s back transferred through the opening in the saddle and was cap...
Home Sharing Programs Can Help Seniors Find Renters Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about senior home sharing programs? I’m 76-years-old and am interested in renting out a spare room in my house for extra cash and for some help around the house. Senior Homeowner Dear Senior, Renting out a spare room in your house is a great way to generate some extra income and even get some help with chores around the house. To find a good fit, older homeowners often turn to “home sharing pro...
Craig and Bonnie Voigt are the winners of hard of the week. They were nominated twice. “Their yards on both sides of the road are always well kept up. Wonderful gardens and flowers.” ~ Person who drives by it everyday. “Craig and Bonnie have a beautiful yard, lot to the west and east of their home and across the road to the south of their home. They have a huge garden with many beautiful flowers. Craig has planted more trees the past 10-20 years on their property than anyone else in all of Ne...
There was no news from Oberon last week because I was spending time with our son, Stacy Madson, who made a short visit home from Ranchester, Wyo. He attended the wedding, reception and dance for Jaycee Howard on Saturday in Lincoln, N.D. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Sunday, the birthdays of Dave Madson and McKenzee Madson were celebrated with Shawn and Cathy Caulfield of Jamestown, Stacy Madson, Melodie, Kennedee and McKenzee Madson of Devils Lake, Jay Prince of Colorado, and Dave and Linda Madson. Carrie Madson and Paul Prince hosted the party at...
Barb Eversvik and Jan Loe drove to Nebraska recently. Jan took Barb to Omaha to visit with her daughter and family and then Jan continued on to Lincoln to visit with her son Steve and granddaughter Maddy. While there, Jan helped Maddy celebrate her birthday. Jan returned to Sheyenne on Thursday evening. Patti Clifton kept an appointment and ran some errands in Carrington one day last week. On Saturday, Jan Loe and Steph were in Minnewaukan at Bud's Place to attend a reunion of the Woodrow cousins. Bob and Dawn Boyd recently enjoyed a week in...
Tuesday Amanda Bickett was a visitor at the Ken and Marvis Holte home bringing cake. All enjoyed cake and coffee and playing the Hand and Foot card game. Friday afternoon Janet Laube and Yip Yip were visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home. They chatted over hot chocolate and treats. Doris Leik was a visitor recently at the Lillian Gedrose home. Calvin Packard and his mother Shirley were among the many who attended the funeral service for Lynn Schroeder Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington. Terry and Sandy Koepplin celebrated their...
Jimmy Indergaard was a Wednesday visitor at the Margie Anderson and Charlotte Koepplin homes and was a supper guest at his sister Ruth and Andy Braaten home. Wednesday morning visitors and dinner guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Janet Laube and Yip Yip. Thursday Charlotte accompanied them to Jamestown where they did some shopping and enjoyed lunch before returning to New Rockford. While taking lunch to the harvest field Sunday, Margie Anderson enjoyed a roadside chat with Edgar Duda, his grandson Dustin and his daughter Maxine near th...
The Aug. 29, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” said that Jack Griffith had been hired as a night watchman. P.J. Hester had taken up one bay mare, about 900 lbs., with white front legs below the fetlocks and branded “HR” on its left hip. Wagonmaker R.U. Austin had loaned a buggy wheel to a man whose wheel was broken on July 4; the wheel was never returned and Mr. Austin wanted it back, no questions asked. For sale by J.R. Engberg of Barlow: one Buffalo Pitts engine and one Minneapolis Separator. Bids were being received until Sept. 15 for excavat...
