Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1426 - 1450 of 1875
Patti Clifton kept appointments in Carrington last week. Saturday evening, Kathy Magnan, Carol Nerlien and Jan Loe got together and went out for supper. Despite the blustery weather last Thursday morning, a good turnout of people attended the foot clinic at the Sheyenne Senior Center. Following worship at First Lutheran on Sunday, Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe drove to New Rockford for lunch and did a little grocery shopping before returning home. Sunday evening, Steph and Jan Loe drove to New Rockford to see "The Upside" at Rockford...
The April 4, 1902, “Transcript” said Edna Flater had purchased the cottage between the Clure Implement office and Mr. and Mrs. R.U. Austin’s residence on West Villard Avenue and would put on an addition and fix it up for a rental. F.C. Davies was fixing up his barn in back of the Hotel Davies. During a recent wind storm G.W. Brownell’s water tank was blown over and was considerably damaged; Brownell had it up again by late July. John Olson was having a cellar dug for his new house on Lamborn...
Feb. 20, 2019 — The professional historians at our colleges and universities and of course the State Historical Society do a great job of unearthing and preserving our state’s history, and passing it along to the rest of us… in the classroom, at the State Heritage Center, at one of our historical sights or in several other ways. But there have been many North Dakotans who, although they are not directly employed in the history business, do a great job in preserving and telling our story. One of those people is Roy P. Johnson, who was born on Ma...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I had to retire last year, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year. Retired Ron Dear Ron, Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year actually depends on several factors: how much you earned last year (in 2018); the source of that income; your age; and your filing status. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax...
Saturday until Sunday guest at the Taylor and Amanda Koepplin home was Nikki Braaten. Calvin and Shirley Packard enjoyed brunch at the Prairie Inn Sunday following worship service at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington. Tuesday Amanda Bickett was a tea and cookie guest at the Ken and Marvis Holte home. Sunday the Holte's got phone calls from son Loren, daughters Amanda and Fayette. Just checking up on Ma and Pa weathering the cold snap. Monday found Martin Koepplin and Karen Koepplin brief visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin...
Wednesday Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a phone call from cousin Greg Scheer from Boise, Idaho. Comparing the weather here to there. BRRRR! David and Karen Anderson and grandson Weston enjoyed a Saturday evening visit and popcorn at the Margie Anderson home. Sunday found Sharon Laxdal and friend, Andy and Ruth Braaten, Esther Indergaard and Jimmy Indergaard enjoying a meal together. Ervin Longnecker enjoyed a phone call from his sister Lucille Saldivar from her home in Anaheim, Calif., one day. Lucille wanted to make sure Ervin was surviving the...
Last Thursday, Jake and Amanda Hegland went to Grand Forks to watch the basketball game between the University of South Dakota and UND. Amanda’s cousin plays for USD. Last Saturday, Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper went to Devils Lake to watch the sale at the sale barn. Lester Roberts was in Minnewaukan on business on Friday. Saturday, Lester’s visitors were his brother, Roger and his daughter, Lezlee Thorson. Chad Getscher was a Sunday visitor. Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon will hold the annual meeting Sunday, Feb. 10 following the 9 a.m. se...
On the evening of April 1, 1902, the West Side Kindergarten Whist Club hosted “…the Swellest Affair In The Social History of the City.” About 40 members and their male escorts gathered at the Hotel Mattson. At 10 p.m. they walked to Ohrner’s Hall, which had been decorated with flowers. Places were set for 80, but two places were empty due to illness. Many dishes were April Fool’s jokes made up of inedible or unpalatable portions cleverly disguised by the ladies. Prizes were awarded to the most g...
Three Men in a Blizzard Feb. 13, 2019 — In “A History of Foster County,” there’s a story of how three friends survived the big blizzard of 1886. Their wagon was only 12 feet from their tarpaper shack, but the next morning a blizzard completely blocked it from sght. Toward evening, they headed for the stable to feed the animals. “The storm came from the northwest,” one of them said, “and going with the wind we made the stable all right, but coming back was a different thing... we walked until we struck a bare spot and discovered it w...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or resources can you recommend to help elderly seniors extend their driving years? My dad, who’s 82, is still a decent driver, but I worry about his safety going forward. Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, With more than 40 million licensed drivers in the U.S. over the age of 65, there are lots of resources available today to help keep older drivers safe and behind the wheel longer. Here are some simple steps you can take to help keep your dad driving safely. Get his...
I have to confess that I’ve always been a little cynical about Valentine’s Day celebrations. It was never one of those important holidays to me and one that I wouldn’t be heartbroken if it was forgotten. Although, honestly, with all the hearts, flowers, cards, stuffed animals and decorations that are displayed in stores, it would be pretty hard to forget Valentine’s Day, wouldn’t it? Don’t get me wrong— I wouldn’t be very happy if my birthday or anniversary were forgotten. And I’m all about m...
The professional rodeo season has started for Bobbi Grann down in Texas. She barrel raced at San Angelo and the Fort Worth Stock Show. She had a good run in San Angelo, but tipped barrels in Fort Worth. John and Donna Grann attended basketball games in Harvey, New Rockford and Langdon. Doris Griffin had a busy Wednesday as she attended the 55 Club meeting as well as Timely Topics in Minnewaukan. James Nelson’s nephew, Dennis Nelson from Montana was in North Dakota for the ice fishing tournament in Devils Lake on Saturday. While he was in the a...
Dale and Diane Rosenberg, Cory Jorgensen, Ervin Longnecker, Eve McAvoy, Bill and Diana Ziegler and Charlotte Koepplin attended a special Circle Trail Ride meeting Monday evening. They met at Hanson's Bar to settle details for the upcoming CTR Family party Feb. 15 at the American Legion in New Rockford, the annual saddle raffle June 1 at Hanson’s Bar, and the Annual voters meeting Monday March 4, at Hanson's Bar. Tuesday helper at the Charlotte Koepplin home was Marty Koepplin. Thursday Karen Koepplin stopped in for a short visit. Saturday visit...
Saturday supper found Todd and Karen Koepplin enjoying some hot homemade bean soup at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home. Friday visitor at the Shirley Packard home was Sharon Hirchert. Saturday helper was Mary Ghertz. Eloise Lucht received a phone call from her sister Ann from Anchorage, Alaska checking in on the cold, winter, windy weather North Dakota has been getting. Ann reports not much wind in Anchorage and very little snow. Shirley Packard was among the Kindred Sisters Bible Study group to meet Wednesday at the Margie Bohnet home....
On March 28, 1902, George Fugina returned from three weeks at his old home in Wisconsin. Richard Cahill was down from Esmond to visit his family. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Ford were in town shopping. Miss Myrtle Yegan came in from Bismarck to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott moved to their homestead northeast of Kenmare in Ward County; a large number of friends saw them off at the station. The couple had to stopover in Kenmare due to Mrs. Scott’s rheumatism. At 7 p.m., a new singing class w...
Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with insurance. Can you recommend any tips that can help me save? Price-Gouged Patty Dear Patty, The rising cost of prescription drugs is a problem that stings millions of Americans. While there’s no one solution, there are some different strategies and resources that can help reduce your drug costs, so you can afford what you need. Here are several to consider. If you have insurance,...
Winter has finally decided to show up, hasn’t it? Just when I had lulled myself into believing that we might miss out on our typical North Dakota winter, Mother Nature decided to make things a little more interesting. This week’s snow, blizzard and bitter cold has reminded us that North Dakota winters are not to be taken lightly. The upside to this story is that January is now behind us and we really only have February and March to get through. Winter is definitely the toughest time of year for...
World’s Shortest Interstate Feb, 8, 2019 — The world’s shortest interstate streetcar line used to run between Wahpeton and Breckenridge. The route was .14 miles long, transported about 750 passengers a day, and ran from 1910 to 1925. It traveled about 15-20 miles per hour and provided one of the earliest means of traveling between the two towns. A few pieces of the rail are still visible in the sidewalk outside the streetcar garage that still stands in Breckenridge. There were always two streetcars running simultaneously; a round-trip loop...
Editor's Note: New Rockford-Sheyenne third grader Oakley Brazil is embarking on a new adventure as a newspaper writer. In his monthly series, "What it takes," Brazil will interview local workers to better understand what it takes to work in various jobs. Kids are always asked 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' but we don't really know what kinds of jobs there are. The goal of this column is to give children (and other adults) the chance to learn what it takes to do common jobs such as a...
Lester Roberts and Gene Wooley visited James Nelson on Friday. Saturday, James enjoyed a phone visit with Don Knutson of Phoenix, Ariz. Jakob Schmid was home for the long weekend from NDSU in Fargo. Cathy Caulfield of Jamestown was an overnight guest at Melodie Madson’s home on Saturday. Cathy spent Sunday night with Dave and Linda Madson and returned home on Monday. Thursday, Jan Loe, Diane Hanson and Pastor Jeff Halvorson visited Lester Roberts. Gene Wooley had lunch with Lester on Friday and then both visited James Nelson on Friday afternoon...
Ervin Longnecker was a brief visitor at the Charlotte Koepplin home Tuesday afternoon. Evening Charlotte enjoyed a phone call from Eugene and Dedre Weisenburger from Mojave, Ariz.,where it was only 50 degrees. They were a enjoying house guest, Eugene's son Ed from North Dakota. Saturday Bobbi Jo Indergaard treated Esther Indergaard to supper out following a dialysis appointment. Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and house guest at his sister, Sharon Laxdal of Edinberg Wednesday to Saturday. They enjoyed shopping in Grand Forks and going to a...
Sunday afternoon visitor at the Shirley Packard home was son Calvin. Friday Shirley and Calvin were in Devils Lake for Shirley's appointment at the Eye Clinic. They did some shopping prior to the appointment. American Legion Post 30 ladies Eloise Lucht, Sharon Ludwig, Barb Hillebrand, Betty Westby, Beverly Lesmeister and Wendy were hostesses to a farewell party for Inez Pendergrast at the American Legion in New Rockford. Loren Holte and family called his parents Ken and Marvis Sunday, just checking in during the cold weather snap. Candy Jensen...
For the next two weeks, the Lending Library at the Sheyenne Senior Center has paperback books for community members to take and read. It is asked that these books not be returned. The Sheyenne Senior Center Lending will no longer be accepting paperback books. Any remaining paperbacks after the two weeks will be donated elsewhere or recycled. Come and see what's there! Last Thursday, Jan Loe, Kathy Albrecht and Patti Clifton spent the day in Jamestown. Jan kept an appointment and then the gals had a late breakfast. They also did some shopping...
On Mar. 27, 1902, State Veterinarian F.W. Tompkins was in town on official business. Henry Johnson's brother arrived with a carload of fine livestock. J.W. Rager's brother and family arrived from Indiana to work his farm that summer. That evening a 25 cent charge got you into a supper of oysters, meats, etc., followed by cake and ice cream, a meal that would normally be 50 cents, and a musical entertainment, speeches and recitations at the Methodist Church. The men of the church sponsored the...
Henry Clay Hansbrough by Merry Helm Jan. 30, 2019 — Today is the birthday of Henry Clay Hansbrough, who was born in Illinois in 1848. President James Polk’s opponent for the presidency, Henry Clay, attended the wedding of Elisha Hansbrough and Sarah Hagan. As he rode off, he suggested they name their first boy after them. And they did. The Hansbrough family could trace their roots on American soil back to 1640. Young Henry was preparing for college while living on his father’s farm in Kentucky when the Civil War broke out, closing Henry...
