ARCHIVE VERSION OF http://pixel.cs.vt.edu/pub/towns/delmt86.txt Delmont SD, Centennial Book, 1886-1986 . . . . . . . . . . . Published by the Odessa Digital Library - 6 Aug 1998 http://pixel.cs.vt.edu/library/odessa.html This document may be freely used for personal, nonprofit purposes or linked by other WWW sites. It may also be shared with others, provided the header with copyright notice is included. However, it may not be republished in any form without permission of the copyright owner. Copyright 1998, Alvin Wahl, 2728 41st St., Highland, IN 46322-2707, (219) 924-7728, awahl@netnitco.net NOTE: This transcription was prepared by Alvin Wahl with the help of Reuben Drefs and with the kind permission of the Delmont Centennial Book Committee, chaired by Lotar Goehring. DELMONT 1886-1986 100 Years and Proud of It published by The Delmont History Committee 1986 This Book Is Dedicated To The People Who Came To The Place Called Delmont In 1886 Table of Contents Chapter I HISTORY OF DELMONT Chapter II ORGANIZATIONS Chapter III SCHOOLS Chapter IV CHURCHES Chapter V AGRICULTURE Chapter VI FAMILY HISTORIES Chapter VII STORMS, ACCIDENTS AND TRAGEDIES Chapter VIII RECOLLECTIONS AND TALES OF EARLIER TIMES (From the 75th Jubilee Book) Chapter IX CHRONOLOGY Foreword This year the City of Delmont celebrates it's Centennial. Our little city began with a few people who determined to build up the town and community, to make a living, raise and educate their children, and prepare for the future. The committee has spent many hours compiling material of community interest, that will be history for our present and future generations. We appreciate the cooperation of the public, and especially thank you for all the pictures contributed, and sincerely apologize for any errors. Also we gratefully acknowledge the use of material from the book published in 1961 for Delmont's Diamond Jubilee. Lotar Goehring, Committee Chairman Rev. Jean Rosewall, Adeline Kaufman, Helen Gunnare, Louise Grosz, Ronald Ehresmann, Edgar Brosz, and our dear friend Russell Lehman, deceased Lotar Goehring, Chairman of the Delmont Centennial Book Committee, hands over the book copy to the printer in January of 1986 after many months of meetings and work collecting the histories and pictures. Russ Dozark Pre Centennial Activities Left to Right: Adeline Kaufman, Lotar Goehring Left to Right: Cordelia Meyer, Marcia Hieb, Betty Permann, Irene Gunnare Pre Centennial Activities Left to Right: Lotar Goehring, Emil Baier Chapter I Early History of Delmont February 28, 1928 Written by Lavelle (Devine) Lindsley Early Delmont, no date given. Note effect of wind on the flags. Windmill operates at far end of the street. When we think of the beginning of a small town the following picture arises in our minds eye - a few small unpainted buildings, consisting of a railroad station, a blacksmith shop, a hitching rail, a country store, with a spreading wooden awning, where a scanty amount of merchandise is kept. In this store everything from machinery to Uncle Sam's mail is handled. A safe serves as the bank, the people of the community gather in it for all kinds of meetings, social, political, and even Sabbath Day worship. A limited number of people live in a few shacks, scattered about the village. The farms round about are scattered widely and life thereon an everlasting struggle against violent extremes - drought in the summer, and an over abundant supply of snow in the winter. But in spite of these hardships, pioneers and early settlers are a happy struggling people who keep everlasting by plodding on. Such is the start of all towns. Map of Delmont, 1886 In the year 1886, the Milwaukee Railroad Company built a branch of its road northwest from Tripp a distance of twenty-five miles. The country through which it passes varies from flat to rolling-drainage naturally developed. Climate similar to that of the eastern part of the state. Summers are comparatively short, with hot, dry, days and cool nights. While the winters are long and cold, usually with varying temperatures below freezing. The average annual precipitation is about twenty-four inches. Though comparatively low it has been proven sufficient, for the soil is rich and productive. With the coming of settlers and the completion of the railroad, places for marketing and purchasing of supplies were necessary. The town of Armour, at the terminal, and Delmont about halfway between, were established. Mr. Tom Ball, associated with the Lawler Company of Mitchell, plotted a town site on the northwest part of the homestead of Henry Wilson and southwest part of the tree claim also belonging to Mr. Wilson. Mr. Ball gave the new town the name of "Delmont." About the first buildings erected in this new town were places to sleep and eat. Several temporary shacks were built for housing. A boarding house, a crude affair, was constructed on the corner, a block south of the Douglas Hotel. Mrs. Reynolds conducted this first eating house. Her boarders were the men of the railroad construction gang, before the town was surveyed, and then men who erected the first permanent buildings of the new town. Mr. Thomas Ball, the man who surveyed the town site was also the contractor who built two of the largest buildings, the old hotel and the old school. The lumber for these, as well as for all the early buildings was freighted over land from Scotland, South Dakota. A depot was built on a portion of what was formerly part of the tree claim of Henry Wilson. Newel Swift was the first depot agent. He served in this capacity for about six months, at which time he was transferred and his brother, Charles Swift, took his place. Valuable papers and money of the citizens was deposited in the safe at the depot as it was the only place of safe keeping in town. The first train to pass through Delmont was on November 20, 1886. Little stores and homes were gradually built. The first general store was owned by Al Taylor, who being the first post master, had the post office in his store. This first store was located on the east lot of the present L. and W. Chevrolet Company. On the adjoining L. and W. to the east, a hardware store owned by O. Swain was located. When Mr. Swain built this building, he moved his stock of hardware from across the street from a little building he built prior to this time as a temporary hardware store. This temporary building is now Ed Jurczewsky's place. Part of the first school house built in 1886 is still on the original location. This is on the corner of the block northeast of the present public school. The first teacher was Lora Squires, whose parents were early settlers living three miles northeast of town. Next was Minnie Rowray, the present Mrs. L. E. Houlton, then Catherine Kelly, now Mrs. J. M. Doyle, Laura Kelly, and the late T. H. Devine. This old school was the gathering place of the famous old literary societies and church services. Rev. Button, a Baptist minister was the first clergyman. A. Hagler, one of the early carpenters, built a baptismal fount or tank, and John Davis, the owner of the first meat market, and the two Carmichael sisters were the first to be submerged in the baptismal waters. As the population increased, there was found need for a new school building and a two-story, four roomed structure was erected on land donated by Mr. E. O. Grenzow which is now the city park. This building was used until 1922 when our modern up-to-date building was erected. Since this time the school has been listed with the accredited schools of the state. Delmont, 1910. Public School at End of Block. Among some of the first buildings was a saloon, owned by Dave Taylor in the building now occupied by The Delmont Record which was the home of the first newspaper. The Delmont Record, edited by S. Daily, had the first edition printed in March 1897. As the country developed, it was necessary to have some place to market grain and livestock. In 1891, Mr. J. M. Doyle came to Delmont and erected the first elevator. He bought the first load of grain before the building was finished. The first lumber yard was owned by Mr. Lavaki. I. Sellers owned the second lumber yard. In the year of 1893, John Schaffer bought the Taylor General Store from Doering and Schaffer of Tripp. The post office remained in this building and it was in Mr. Schaffer's store that the first bank was organized with Mr. King as president and Mr. Swingle as cashier. This bank was a huge safe in the back of the store. Mr. Schaffer's business grew. In 1902, it was necessary to build a new and larger store. Mr. Schaffer and his brother Joe, erected the building on the corner now owned by Bill Grosz. This was the first two story business block of the town, with the exception of the hotel. The second floor of this building served as temporary quarters for the Public School, while the second school was under construction. The partitions were changed and living rooms were arranged. When Mr. Swain discontinued the hardware store, the Weisz Brothers, Chris and Jake conducted a harness shop in the back of the building and handled some furniture in the front part of the building. Later the Weisz Brothers built a two story building on the lot now occupied by Hand's Furniture Store. Mr. Hand purchased this store in 1911. The first bank building, located on the corner where the Co-op now stands and used as a millinery shop by M&M Wegehaupt was built in 1900 by William Moore of Armour. Mr. Moore sold the building to Mr. Shepherd and A. M. Shaw who founded the Delmont State Bank. In 1903 the present State Bank, the first brick building to be erected, was built. The Security State Bank was built in 1903 with Mr. George D. Cord as president and Mr. O. H. Groth as cashier. Among some of the old settlers who have been in business in Delmont are J. P. Williams and J. H. Miller. These gentlemen were both postmasters. Mr. Miller held this position as long as his health permitted, then his daughter, Mrs. Pope took her father's place. She too held the position for years. Mr. Miller and Mr. Williams both were located on a homestead before the coming of the railroad. One of the early elevators belonged to J. P. Williams and Son. Some of the earliest buildings or homes in town are the house behind the Power House where the Artze's live at the present time and Art Misterek's home in the east part of town. The first real hotel was built in 1886. It was run by Mr. Charley Suman, who specialized in the removal of cancer by magic. This hotel building, the old building north of the Opera Block, was located on the present site, now owned by Ewald Schild. Mr. Suman remained in the hotel business a short time, then Mrs. Seymour took possession and Mr. Seymour ran the first livery barn, located east of Bill Sroka's Pool Hall. In 1911, Mr. Haisch erected the present Douglas Hotel. The same year the Opera Block replaced the Chris Wieland Hardware Store. This was built by Mr. E. Hahn, Charles Meyer and Mr. Beier, who sold it to Mr. J. W. Stevens. In the year of 1900, the first church was build. This was the present Methodist Church, and it still remains on the original site. Reverend W. P. Johnson was the first pastor. In 1901, the Iowa Lutheran Church, which is now known as the American Lutheran Church, was built with Reverend C. Goecken as pastor. In 1902, the Catholic Church was built, Father O'Mara as pastor. The first Missouri Lutheran Church was moved to town from a distance of three miles northwest of the city with Reverend Messerly as pastor. The congregation of this church grew so rapidly that in 1912 the present beautiful structure was erected. Reverend Messerly established the parochial school and Oscar Laufer was the first teacher. In 1904, the Reformed Church was moved to town from the Michael Goehring farm north of town with Reverend Nuss as pastor. The Congregational Church was also moved in from the Fred Andrest farm southeast of town in 1912. Reverend Herhaltz was pastor. From the number of churches for the size of the town, a stranger would readily come to the conclusion that the people in and about Delmont are a God-loving people. Ernest Wieland, besides being proprietor of the hardware store built by his father Chris Wieland, in 1887, erected more business places and residences than any other man who has lived in Delmont. The building occupied by Ernest Kosork was erected by Mr. Wieland for a hardware store but he sold it to Litz and Schultz, who went into the hardware business. Later, Litz, Lehr, and Harrison formed the Hardware Company. In 1904, Mr. Wieland established the first local telephone system with his daughter, Miss Ernestine and Miss Janet White as the first operators. The central office was located in the little building east of the former John Wentzel store. Before the local phone service, a long distance phone was installed in the building now occupied by the cafe. At that time, Jacob Rovart conducted a General Merchandise business in this store which he erected in the early days. Mr. Rovart went on record for the famous brand of "socks" he sold. The only factory that was ever in Delmont was a creamery owned by O. E. Knapp and operated by Louis Tweet. It was located east of the Lindsley home. In 1904, when the creamery discontinued business, Joe Breitbach opened the first cream station on the corner where the Bevy Implement Company is now located. When Joe Breitbach was elected to a County office and moved to Armour, Chris Breitbach, his brother, moved the equipment to his present location and has continued in business ever since. Before Mr. C. Breitbach moved to this building, it was used as restaurant, erected and conducted by the Lehrhan sisters. The first restaurant however was located on the lot now occupied by the drug store. The proprietor was Julius Jaton. He was followed by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Terry. When the Terry's discontinued business in 1902, the building was used for a drug store, owned by Mr. Chessley, of Armour, Will Shaw, of Parkston and Bob Russel. Mr. Russel was manager and druggist. These men sold out to T. H. Devine in 1902. The first druggist, however, was George Swartz, who had his store just across from where Ed. Jurczewsky's place now stands. Before Mr. Swartz came to Delmont, Dr. Robinson carried a stock of medicine in this building but there was no druggist. When Dr. Robinson purchased this building, erected by O. Swain as a temporary hardware store in 1886, he remodeled it and built the living quarters at the rear. The first barber was Barney Hand. His shop was located in the east part of the building now owned by the Delmont Hardware Company. This building was erected by Walt Miller and he used the west side for farm implements and machinery. The first opera house was on the second floor, the entrance to which was at the rear. Delmont at one time had a photographer, Charles Cord, who had his gallery in the building formerly used as a cream station by Rudy Wegehaupt. A jewelry store owned by Mr. Marklay, the editor of the Delmont Record, also was located in this little building on the corner west of the Co-op store. Dr. Vandulinden, an old Hollander, was the first doctor. The old man met with a sudden death. He stepped into the Devine Drug Store one cold, stormy winter night, spoke a few words and dropped dead. Dr. Forte, Dr. Robinson, and Dr. Roselle, the early doctors, were located here a short time before Dr. Vanderlinden's death. The earliest tragedy was the death of Ike Manbeck. During a terrific storm on August 18, 1888, Mr. Ike Manbeck was struck by lightning and died immediately. Mrs. Manbeck started out for help but the water was so high she was forced back and obliged to wait until morning. The remains of Mr. Manbeck were buried on the homestead. Later Mrs. Manbeck gave the plot of land containing her husband's grave, to Delmont to be used as a public cemetery. This was the first death that occurred in Delmont. The first couple married in Delmont were Alice Norwood and Dave Taylor. The ceremony was performed by John H. Miller, the first Justice of the Peace, on his homestead, three miles south of town. Miss Norwood's father had a small amount of patent medicine which he sold at his home located in a small shack where the present Wegehaupt Produce Station operates. The first baby was Elizabeth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Taylor, the first merchant. At one time, Delmont had a real building boom. This was during the year of 1902 when Thomas Lenehan, an early settler and one of the first carpenters, erected fourteen buildings. Mr. Lenehan brought the first tree from Alcester, South Dakota, which Mr. Doyle planted in front of his building, now S. Sharpes Office. Bill Parliman, a few years later brought some evergreen trees from the Missouri River bottom which are alive and thriving on the corner occupied by the American Lutheran Church. Sam Daily, the first editor, planted the trees on the corner south and west of the Delmont Record office. These trees should be carefully guarded as living monuments of early days by the citizens of Delmont. Before there was a Delmont, the settlers got their mail at the post office located on the Seeman Ranch in Oak Hallow, two miles and one half south and three miles east of the present town site. A general store was located four miles west of the gravel highway. This store was built and owned by Mr. Deitz who shipped the lumber for it and for his home from Chicago. After Mr. Taylor started his store in town there was no further use for this country store. Mr. Swain bought it and moved it to town. Later he sold it to Mr. Doyle and he and Mr. J. Sellers used it as bachelor quarters. It stands now in the original site with its original store doors with a maple tree as sentinel. Dr. Deitz was a carpenter and there was not a knot or knot hole in the entire building. J. D. Hand had the honor of being the longest continuous or permanent resident of the city of Delmont. The old Civil War veterans who have had Delmont as their town or post office are: John Mueller, Ike Lafevre, Mr. Frances Andrews, Mr. John Croder, Mr. Peter Carr, William Starr, John H. Miller, Chris Schroder and John Evans. All of these old soldiers have passed on. Of the Spanish American War veterans, Delmont has had but two. Frank Meads, a rural school teacher, who died while in service, is buried in Armour. He served with William J. Bryan as commanding officer of his company. Mr. Meade was one of the able debaters at the literary meetings held in the first school house. Then there is Attorney Stewart Sharpe, who made his debut in Delmont by delivering an address at a celebration on July 4, 1915. There were 98 boys of Delmont post office who served during the first World War. Of these, seven died, two in service and five Were killed in action. The monument at the inner section of Main Street and Broad Street was erected in honor of the boys who served during the World War. The ladies of the Study Club, sponsored the erection of the monument. The funds were made up of accumulation of money left from sending Christmas boxes to the boys and subscriptions. The labor was donated. The monument was dedicated on Decoration Day in 1923. The first town well was located almost on the spot where the monument stands. This monument was destroyed (torn down) during the summer of 1932 because of the federal highway passing through Delmont. When war was declared in 1917, the citizens of Delmont went to work with a will. The Red Cross was officially organized on August 7, 1917 with A. M. Shaw as Chairman, Mrs. T. H. Devine, Vice Chairman, S. Sharpe, Secretary, and L. E. Houlton, Treasurer. The Executive Committee, was J. D. Hand, M. R. Hansen, and S. Sharpe. The workrooms were located for a while in the Odd Fellows Hall and later in the building across the street from Sroka's Pool Hall, which was torn down some years later. The local Red Cross turned out more work than any other place in the county. There were 1,212 knitted articles and 5,680 garments. There were $326,050.00 raised by the sale of Liberty Bonds and $12,000.00 by the sale of War Saving Stamps. In all the years of Delmont's existence there has never been an epidemic. It is true that there were, in the county, two bad cases of scarlet fever and diptheria, the Johnson and Dorman families were afflicted. There were several deaths in the Johnson family in a few days. There were no deaths in the Dorman family. Several years later the Brammer family lost several children with diptheria. Again Delmont escaped. There wasn't a death during the terrible flu epidemic in 1917 and 1918 in the city. Delmont has not been so fortunate in escaping disasters however. There have been several bad fires, the first was on January 20, 1912. It started in Dr. Arnold's office and destroyed that building, the Devine Drug Store and Charley Haisch's saloon. The saloon and doctors office were located on the present site of the L. and W. Company building. Then there was the Farmers Elevator, Hintgen's Harness Shop, Danner Meat Market, and the Huntington Elevator, each a total loss. Another big fire started in the Benjamin Meat Market and totally destroyed it together with the Jack Weisz and Hands Furniture Store to the west and the Floete Lumber Company to the east of it. The last fire was the Hansen Elevator which burned in July, 1927. The owners suffered big losses by these fires, but the town benefited by them as bigger, better and fire proof buildings replaced the frame buildings that had long since served the purpose for which they were built. Early Day Fire, No Date There have been some bad storms which should be recorded in the history of Delmont. The first was the blizzard of January 12, 1888 during which there was much suffering to man and beast. Mr. Laton and his son, well known and liked by all early settlers, were lost during the blizzard. A searching party composed of nearly all the homesteaders was organized. The bodies were finally found a couple days later. Mr. Davis, the owner of the first meat market was a victim, his lower limbs were so badly frozen that it was necessary to have them amputated. This happened before he came to Delmont however. Livestock losses were enormous as there was very little shelter for them in the early days. During the last week of July, 1909, just when a bumper crop was to be harvested, a terrific hail storm, accompanied by high winds destroyed the entire crops. Almost all the windows on the north and west of every building in town were shattered by the large hail stones. Eight inches of rain fell the day of the storm, and the two days following all the creeks became rivers and quite a space of the railroad tracks were washed out. Again, on June 14, 1924, a baby cyclone passed through part of town, with some damage to the town, especially at Mistereks, the public school, and Mr. Schroder's. The most serious damage was at Andrests, their home being completely destroyed. The same year, in October, a small tornado passed over the same path, but the Catholic Church was the only building to which much damage was done. The first cement sidewalk laid was in front of the building now occupied by Math's Market and the Delmont State Bank. The work was done by Hugh McNiel. These cement sidewalks gradually replaced stepping stones and old board walks. The citizens of Delmont have kept apace with the times. The first automobiles were owned by George Cord, Tom Hutchinson and T. H. Devine; then A. M. Shaw and M. R. Hansen. The first radios were owned by Vernon Pope and Carl Stevens. Louis M. Crill, Secretary of Agriculture of South Dakota, under Governor Bulow, was at one time a resident of Delmont. He was proprietor of a general store in the building now owned by the Delmont Hardware Company. Delmont is proud to claim this popular speaker and prominent man of state affairs. The territory from which Delmont draws trade extends approximately eighteen miles either north or south, and thirteen miles east or west to the town of Wagner on the south, Parkston on the north, Armour on the west, and Tripp on the east. This country is owned and farmed by prosperous farmers. As a whole, this trade area has well constructed roads and marketing is carried on without any difficulty. The principal outside markets are Sioux City, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Chicago by railroad, and Sioux Falls and Huron by truck. The city limits extend one mile north and south and one mile east and west and is a part of Belmont Township. The section line, now federal highway number eighteen divides it almost in half. Of the six hundred and forty acres, about half is in the plotted edition, the remaining half is in several unplotted editions. Delmont, the gate city at the east, is one of the three cities of Douglas County. Douglas County, one of the three smallest counties of the state was organized in 1882. The school district was formerly Belmont number nine. On April 1, 1882, the County Commissioners acted on a petition circulated and signed by sixty-four votes, and divided Belmont district number nine into five separate school districts. Delmont's independent district was created and known as Belmont district number eighteen. In 1903, it was voted and carried to issue bonds to the amount of $5,000.00 for the purpose of installing the city water work system. These bonds were dated July 17, 1903, and matured July 1, 1923 at which time they were renewed to extend until July 1, 1944. The state of South Dakota holds these bonds. There is no other outstanding debt. According to records in the Auditor's office at the courthouse in Armour, of October, 1899, voting precinct number nine constituted the "Village of Delmont." The records show that in October, 1900, voting precinct number nine embraced the "Town of Delmont." According to that, Delmont was organized as a town sometime between October, 1899 and October, 1900. J. M. Doyle, T. J. Courshon, and R. M. Hutchinson were the first trustees. After Delmont was organized as a town the water mains were laid and business was carried on in a systematic way. Chris Breitbach was granted a franchise to install electricity. His generators were located in the brick building near the alley back of the Berry Implement Company. The first current was turned on July 12, 1910. Mr. Breitbach sold his power station and lines to the Northwestern Public Service Company and this company was granted a franchise as a result of the vote of the citizens of Delmont in October, 1926. On March 8, 1913, the town was incorporated as a city with three wards, having two aldermen from each. On April 15, 1913, the first city election was held. A. M. Shaw was elected as the first mayor. He served five years. P. C. Misterek was elected on April 15, 1919 as the second mayor, and served two years. On April 19, 1921, T. H. Devine was elected as the third mayor. He served four years. On April 21, 1925, L. E. Houlton was elected as the fourth mayor. John Lehr has served as the City Treasurer continuously since 1929. The city of Delmont is connected to the outside world by Federal Highway number eighteen, graded in 1923, and 1924, and graveled in 1925. This highway is a short cut from Chicago to the famous Black Hills country. We boast of two parks, the city park, located on the site of the second public school building, and a park privately owned by Mrs. Dencker. This, by the way, was the property given to the first baby born in Delmont. History of Delmont by Beulah Goehring 1985 (This history was taken from the memories of Mary Lindeman, and the businessmen who spent years on Main Street, Rudy Wegehaupt, Bill Grosz and Louie Bogenhagen.) Delmont's main street was a busy thriving place at the turn of the century. Many buildings have been removed or renovated to change the appearance of the main street as people knew it long ago. Some of the old structures still stand to grace our Main Street. Various doctors have come and gone to heal the diseases and meet any emergency. Main Street Delmont, October 1985, Looking East Let us recall to our memory the streets of Delmont of days gone by. The first building on the south side of the street on the west end of town stands the old firehall. It served for many years as the town's firehall and the firetruck was kept there. It was also the council room, township meeting room and a voting place. There is an old jail still standing by its side. During WW II a platform was built over the building for "plane spotters" to ascend the steps and be on duty. East of the old firehall is the private residence of Al Getz. At one time it was used as one of the first banks in town. There was a barbershop and a beautyshop in that structure. Ryan had a millinery shop and also Martha and Magdalena Wegehaupt and they fashioned creative hats for the ladies to wear. Martha and Magdalena lived in the house now owned by Art Perman. The twins, Martha and Magdalena Wegehaupt with their cousin, Miss Opperman, who taught piano The corner lot adjoining Al Getz' residence had several buildings at one time. Chris Breitbach had a produce station on the corner and used another for his storeroom. Later Conrad Laib established a produce station on the corner and Christ Breitbach moved to the building that was his storeroom, so there were two produce stations side by side. There was also a jewelry store, a harness shop and a restaurant in those buildings. Laurence Jenny ran the restaurant for a time. Alfred Fuerniss had a gas station on the corner and when he sold, Bill Grosz bought his tanks and moved them to his place of business on the east end of town. Bill Serr rebuilt the corner for his gas station, moving one building on the lot now occupied by Larry Moran. Bill sold to Cal Berry and he set up the Case Implement and a filling station for several years. It was bought by the Parkston Co-op and again rebuilt for a filling station and hardware store. 1985 South of the Co-op was a building used by Cord for a photography shop and a building south of Cords was Breitbach's light plant. The current was turned off at 10 o'clock each night. The cost of using one light bulb was $1.50 per month. One day a week extra current was allowed for a day of ironing. Across the street east of the light plant was the telephone exchange. It was built by Barney Singer. It was the switchboard for the old wooden wall phones that were in the residences all around Delmont. They were party lines and had up to 7 or 8 people on each line. It was easy to "rubber" in on someone else's conversation. It was owned by Carl Baier for a time, and before the dial system was installed, it was owned by Walt Pirner. Inez and Floy Stevens were some of the people that helped to operate the switchboard. No one was at the switchboard after 10 o'clock so unless it was an emergency the phone was not to be used. Pirners lived in back and took care of any emergency. Delmont Co-op Grocery Store. Left to Right: Oscar Herbst, Harry Starr (Clerk), Alfred Fuerniss (helper), Leona Frasch (vacation help) and Ted Frasch (Manager), c. 1926 North of the telephone exchange is the corner lot that is known as the "Baker-Wegehaupt" building. It was built for a grocery store and a dry goods store. It was sold after a few years and became the Farmers Co-op managed by Ted Frasch. Later Lee and Hilda Williams continued to use it for the same purpose. Ray Rauscher set up a bar in it when Williams moved the location of their grocery store to the east part of town. The Parkston Co-op then purchased it and at this time it is used by them to store their commercial feed. The building east of the Baker and Wegehaupt building was built for the Security State Bank. Directors were Miller, Paul Misterek and T. H. Devine. Bankers were John Lehr and Gus Dencker. Gus Dencker used the apartment upstairs for a time. Drs. Wasner and Winter also used the apartment for their offices at one time. The main floor was also a cafe, run by the Haufs. In more recent years it was used as a post office and the apartments upstairs were usually occupied. Linda Geidel remodeled it for a beauty shop and for several years the ladies of the community kept Linda busy doing their hair for the weekend. At this time the building is the private residence of Emil Jerke on the first floor and the apartment above is occupied by Gilbert and Lydia Geidel with the Geidels retaining ownership of the building. The next building east was a large two-story building built to house a clothing store which was managed by John, Joe and Bill Wentzel. After carrying clothing for awhile they switched to groceries. John Wentzels lived in the apartment upstairs. Joe and Bill Wentzel built the stucco houses on the south side of town lived in by Leon Steege and Milton Brosz. The Wentzels sold to Christ Weber and later Lee Williams moved his grocery store in there. At one time it was Strokas Pool Hall. In later years Cowans sold a variety of articles there until the time it became in such disrepair it was torn down. The next building east was a shop kept by Axel Berg. He had organs and pianos and other musical instruments for sale. Ward Besanson had a restaurant there at one time. Bill Sroka sold off-sale liquor there at one time. Later Fred Peters took over selling the bottle liquor. Henry Fiene had a radio shop in the east end. Later it was a shoe shop and harness shop. A man by the name of Schramm ran the shoe shop and later Pekaskie had a shoe shop there. They lived in the apartments in back. This building has also been removed. Bill Sroka in his bar in the old post-office building. After the removal of these old structures a park was landscaped in the empty lots. It was planned during the Bicentennial year of 1976, hence the park is known as the Bicentennial Park. It contains many lovely shrubs and flower gardens cared for by some organizations and the bicentennial committee with the help of other Delmont citizens. Bi-Centennial Park. South side of the Delmont Main Street. Built in 1976. Picture showing new bird bath foundation, 1985. Adjoining the east side of the park is a brick building labeled "Devine Drug." It was built by Terry Devine who was a pharmacist by trade. He had other pharmacists working for him at various times which were Perry Winkle, Dick Plucker and a man named Sheldon. Prescription medicine lined its walls at one time. Because of the various doctors that had their offices in Delmont at one time or another the town had need for a pharmacist. It was also a place for a cooling refreshment on a hot day with a marble topped counter for the soda fountain. Several "ice cream" tables and chairs offered respite for a hot and thirsty customer. A ceiling fan turned lazily to keep the air moving and comfortable for all who entered. The new Delmont Inn. Owned by the Gene Harrington Family. The old Inn burned in January and the new was built and ready for use by June of 1985. Beyond is the old Chevy Garage owned by Louis Bogenhagen. Beyond it to the west was the Devine Drug. The next building east is the L&W Chev garage operated by Louie Bogenhagen. When the old wooden structure burned it was replaced by the brick structure now standing. It was built by Al Shaw. The basement was dug by hand by a man named Krueger. He also dug the basement for the Haisch building and the Opera Block. Singer started the building and never finished it. Al Shaw bought it and completed the building. When the floor was completed a dance was held on the 4th of July. There was such a cold wind that night, that a tent-like structure was put up to protect the dancers from the cold wind and the snow that developed. It was owned by Dan Teske and at one time by Bill Wieland who sold Ford cars there. Schimke also sold cars there after Wieland left. Louie Bogehagen and Walt Wieting joined partnership and bought the garage, naming it the L&W Chevrolet garage. Emanuel Witt had his business in front and sold Chevrolet cars and Louie and Walt had the garage and repair shop in back. Two buildings stood at one time between the garage and the new bowling alley. Not too much is known about these buildings. Dr. Arnold had his office in one of the buildings. Patzer had a harness shop. A man by the name of Benjamin had a butcher shop in one of the buildings. The fire that destroyed the buildings was started by cooking bootleg liquor. Behind the L&W Chev garage is a small building erected in 1960. It houses Midstate telephone equipment, for the new dial system which took the place of the old telephone office and the lines that were owned by the farmers. The lines were buried and eliminated the old telephone poles. On the corner lot east of the small buildings was a large wooden structure known as the old hotel. It was used for that until Charlie Haisch put on a new two-story brick structure and labeled it "Haisch." It was built for a recreation room, cards, pool and a restaurant. The second floor was a hotel with many rooms. The west end of the first floor was a cafe for the hotel. Then they quit the cafe and had a grocery store on the west end. Some of the managers of the grocery business were Gelfand, and 0. K. store run by Eirenburg, and Math Loos had his store there before he moved across the street. At one time Dr. Krall, an optometrist had an office upstairs and came once a week. The place of business was sold to Ewald Schild and he continued the business of recreation room and a cafe was put back where the grocery store was. Ray Rauscher was the next owner and he added more length to it to accommodate the bowling alley. Don Brunken was owner for a few years until it was purchased by Gene Harrington. He continued to operate the cafe, bar and bowling alley with the help of his wife Sharon and their children. In the early morning of January 8, 1985 a disastrous fire destroyed the entire building. A new building has replaced the old one with the opening in June 1985. It is a great addition to Main Street. Behind the Haisch building there was an icehouse. Ice was cut in blocks at the river and brought back to be stored in layers of sawdust to be used when the weather was warm. The sawdust was brought in from the Yankton and Vermillion areas from their sawmills. Crossing the street to the corner lot east of the Haisch building was a wooden structure at one time built by Chris and Jake Weisz. It was built for a furniture store. They sold to Joe Hand and it was destroyed by fire in 1925. During the fire Joe Hand tried to go in to pull out some merchandise, but to no avail. The firemen had to pull him back because the fire was so hot. J. D. Hand then erected a brick building and he was the town's mortician for many years. Mrs. Hand ran it for many years after Joe's death, with the help of her son-in-law, Math Loos. When Math Loos died, Gottlieb Wenzel bought the building and remodeled it for a post office. The rooms in back are still used as a mortuary affiliated with Hasson of Parkston. Jan Grosz bought the building from Gottlieb Wenzel and made an apartment in the back rooms for herself. Bowling Alley Fire, January 1985 Funeral for Mrs. Jacob (Dorthea) Weisz. Believed to be first after the purchase of horse drawn hearse. South of the post office was a small building that was used for various businesses. Ted Hoentgen had a harness shop there. He was a crippled man. Otto Uttecht worked for him at one time. Hanson had a produce station there. Joe Roetzer had a produce station there also. Henry Lulow had a garage in back and an apartment in the front. Bob Kaufman also did repair work in back and lived in the front. The lumber yard then bought the building and lot. South of that building was a livery stable. It was used by people coming to town with a horse and buggy or pulling wagons. They were sometimes left hitched and tied in the stable while some of the owners could walk across the street to spend some time in Charlie Haisch's bar. There was a watering trough in the middle of the stable where all the horses were watered. The building was then bought by LeRoy Stevens, as told by Lena Peters, and he remodeled the stable for several garages. People without a garage could rent the space for their car. The old buildings were torn down and replaced with a new one for storage for the Delmont Lumber Co. South of that is a building remodeled for the county storage sheds, now in ownership of John Grosz for his storage. Herbst's Saloon was the building east of the post office. Deafy Joachim had a shoe shop in that building at one time. A man by the name of Benjamin had a butcher shop there at one time. Later on Christ Singer had a butcher shop and meat market in there. Behind the meat market was another ice house. There were three ice houses in town at one time - the meat market, Chas. Haisch building and Devine Drug. Christ Singer was a big man and short-tempered. His son, Barney, had charge of putting up the telephone poles that run through town. Christ came out of his shop one day with his arms full of a box of his produce and he ran into the telephone pole. It made him so mad he took an ax and cut down the pole. His son Barney comes along and complains about his dad chopping down the pole, so Christ grabs the phone off the wall and said, "Here, you can have this thing too!" and throws it out the door. Singer and Goetzinger worked together in the butcher shop and they slaughtered their animals in a building east of town at the junction still known as "slaughter house corner." Many trees surrounded the building there. Singer built the large home north of the Mo. Lutheran Church owned by Emil Hahn at this time. This was the home of the former Ella Misterek. Goetzinger lived in the home now owned by Ida Fode. Early Funeral bill, Hand Home Across from the Delmont Inn is the U.S. Post Office The bar in the old Delmont Hotel, c. 1907. It was later purchased by Chas. Harisch early in 1920. It was previously owned by George Marlot. The next building east was first known as Floete Lumber Yard. It was run by Tony Plooster and then Charlie Bierwagon for years. He then sold to J. B. Hovey. Hovey bought the Fullerton Lumber Yard on the west end of town and moved the buildings except one large one to the present site of the lumber yard. Hovey sold to Gottlieb Wenzel and Julius Frier. They were in partnership for many years and then sold to Gilbert Geidel. He built an addition to it to fill the space between the lumber yard and post office that had been left a vacant lot after a fire destroyed the building in between. Tim and Val Schwaderer are the present owners and operators. East of the lumber yard was a tennis court and a horse shoe pitching area. A stucco building was built the next door east. It was the Ford Garage and owned by Bill Wieland. He sold out to Wasner and Schaeffer. Bill Grosz owned it at one time and had a filling station there. He bought it from the county for the taxes against it. He sold it to Bill Serr. Gus Peters owned the filling station for a time. Other owners and operators were Everett Hinckley and George Ebright. Ed Artz had it for a time also. Al Fechner had it for awhile and repaired cars. Sipes also had a repair shop there. The Delmont Record was printed there by Norbert Goehring who moved there when his place of business in the west end of town burned. Norbert sold to Maynard Goehring. The Delmont Record is published in Armour at this time. In the last few years Bill Semmler moved his produce business there and the west half houses Harold Gunnare's antiques. Across the street from the stucco building which is the Larry Moran residence at this time was a filling station. Fiene and Wasner, Al Gremmert, and Rex Wood operated the filling station at various times. Gus Peters bought it when it closed and part of it was moved to become part of the home of Wallace Peters. South of the filling station was a blacksmith shop operated by Valentine Hartz and Ed Buck. On the triangle intersection on the east edge of town was another filling station at one time. (Barnsdall gasoline was sold from there). Rudy and Bill Wegehaupt had a filling station there at one time. Bill owned the building and Rudy worked for him. Shorty Shaw bought from them and in a short time the building was moved to Platte. Its existence was only about one year. Across the street north of the old Ford Garage was a cement block factory. It was owned by Henry Johansen and he made square cement blocks to be used for a walk. Some were salvaged from the basement of the Devine building and used in the semi-circle walk in the Bicentennial park. Henry Johansen was also the city cop at one time and was always accompanied by a large dog, called "Prince." When the 9 o'clock whistle blew he saw to it that all children were off Main Street unless accompanied by their parents. The cement factory was torn down and replaced with a filling station built by Fiene and Wasner. At one time it was owned by Bill Semmler. Mack Durkee also was operator of the filling station. It was a busy intersection at one time; there were three filling stations in operation at the same time. Earl Carr had the filling station at one time. Reiny Herr built the lunch room that was added to it. Reiny Herr had it for some time, then Reiny "Rats" and his wife Emma Weisser were owners and operators. It was a popular hang-out for the teenagers and known to the young crowd as "Emma's." She had a talent for listening to the young kids when they wanted to talk about their problems. It was vacated for several years until Harold Gunnare purchased it for his antiques. Recently he sold it to Terry Takacs who moved in here from Wisconsin and he set up a repair shop for small appliances and is also selling gasoline. East of the filling station was the first city jail. It was moved by the old fire station and still stands there. A watering trough was nearby and used by the horses driven or ridden to town. West of the filling station known as "Terry Repair" today, is Jerke's Blacksmith Shop. It was erected as a livery barn. Alfred Wenzel set up the blacksmith shop there, followed by Hetland, Ebersdorfer and Emil Jerke. Emil and his son Elmer built picnic tables for many state parks and personal use of many area people. They also had a T.V. sales and service. Some of the first T.V.'s in town were sold by the Jerkes. After Emil's retirement his son Elmer has continued with the work. Terry's Repair Shop, owned and operated by Terry Takacs. Northeast end of Main. There was a Farmers Union Store on the lot west of the blacksmith shop. It also was used for many purposes. There was another building attached to it and used for various businesses. Emanuel Frier had a cream station and produce business in one of them. The east building was a bowling alley run by Schmoll and later became a cream station run by John Schaeffer, the Ben Welk, then Bill Semmler. The west building was a Ford garage, then an International shop. Some of the managers were Fred Peters, Ernest Kosock, Hugo Wegehaupt. Loui Bogenhagen worked in there too. The Farmers Union had a store there and had their meetings upstairs. They bought produce from the market and its members got a cut rate when they bought from the Farmers Union. There was also a little shed west of the other two buildings where Bill Semmler raised chickens and sold them to the market. These buildings burned and the lot was purchased by the American Legion and they erected a Quonset style building for their Legion Hall. Besides the legion activities, many social activities are held there. The next building west of the Legion Hall is the "Plainsman Inn." It has a long history of activity. It was built by John and Joe Schaeffer, with an elevator in back. The top floor was apartments and rooms. Stewart Sharpe had an office upstairs in the southeast corner. Some rooms upstairs were used by various organizations as meeting rooms. It also housed a beauty shop. John Schaeffer had groceries, also Reiffel had groceries in there. Al Sommers came in and put the west half into a grocery store and at one time Ray Rauscher had a bar in the west half. Bill Semmler had his produce station in the west half at one time. Henry Hardyk had a pool hall in the east part and also Bill Sroka had a pool hall and card room for a time. G. F. Buche bought it as part of his chain of stores. He made a department store out of the first floor. The east door was the entrance to the grocery store and the west door was the entrance to the department store of ready-to-wear and dry goods. Henry Hardyk set up a roller skating rink when Buche left town. Bill Grosz owned it for a time and the rooms upstairs were used as a hunting lodge. Bill sold to Shorty Horst and they continued to use it for a cafe and card-game room. Then Alvin Hantens bought the building and it was a "Family Center" for many years. It was recently purchased by Joe and Pauline Grabarczyk who completely remodeled the first floor and it is now a dining room, lounge and recreation room. The Plainsman Inn, 1985, owned and operated by Joe and Pauline Gabarczyk. Reiffel Store. No. 2--Stewart Sharp. No. 3--John Grosz. No. 4-Ruth Wieting. No. 5-Miss Schlescky. No. 6-Mr. Reiffel and eighth son Isadore. No. 7--Ted Frasch. Buche Store of Delmont's Store picnic at Bass Beach, No Date Beehler, owned by Hans Beehler. Town Hall. Family Country Store, 1985. Owned and operated by Curt and Marsha Green. Math's Market, 1948. Emaline Wegehaupt, Math Loas, Manager, Titus Loas, Manager, Titus Loas. Located in the Stevens Building. Across the street west of The Plainsman Inn is the large building labeled "The Opera Block." The Opera Block and Charlie Haisch Building were under construction at the same time. Their door sills are done in mosaic tile with the name of the business in print. The Devine Drug door sill was done at the same time and there are still some tile on the door sills. The Opera Block was built for a hardware store. It was the Stevens Hardware store for years. There was a small room in the back on the west half that was a barbershop. The barbershop had a room with a bathtub in it and it was a bathroom for men only with baths at 50 cents apiece. Math Loos moved his grocery business in the east half and the room in back of the grocery store was the home of the Delmont Record for some time. The second door was completed for entertainment. Many dances were held in the large hall of the second floor. Plays were held and movies were shown there also. During the days of the "silent movies," Inez Stevens played the piano to add excitement to the movies. Axel Berg would also play records at various times. Bill Grosz played the accordion for one dollar an evening. Ralph Keepers also played the accordion at times. A continued movie was used at intervals to attract people to come several nights in a row, perhaps three times a week. Axel Berg, Blevens and Fiene were names of some of the men that ran the movie camera. Emil Jerke remodeled it and made a skating rink upstairs. Two fires occurred in the same year when Math Loos operated the grocery store. Repair work was done and later Kenny and Don Peters bought the store and it was known as K&D Market. When Lee and Hilda Williams bought it, it was known as "the Delmont Mercantile." When they retired, Gary and Marsha Schelske were owners and managers and the name was changed to "Gary's Market." They were there several years and at present Curt and Marsha Green manage "the Family Country Store" there. The long room on the west side of the building has been used for a barbershop with operators by the names of Steffans, Ryan, Guether and Adel. LeRoy had his hardware business in there until he retired. At present it is the Record Office when all the news and announcements are collected and sent to Armour to be printed by Maynard Goehring into the Delmont Record. North of the Opera Block was a lumberyard run by a man named Wieland. The next building north was the old hotel that stood on the corner where the Haisch Building was erected. It was used for a hotel and a clubroom. It was also made into apartments and was able to house several families. When there was no more use for it, part of it was moved to the site of the Doyle elevator. West of the Opera Block stands the old bank building. It was built by A. M. Shaw for a bank. During the depression the bank closed and many Delmont people lost their entire savings. Later it was opened by Art Litz' father and Art was in charge of the office. Later he became owner and maintained the office for 35 years. N. C. Wenzel worked in the bank and when Art Litz retired he became manager, and held that position for many years. A new more modern Delmont Bank was built further west down the street leaving the old structure to be used by the kindergarten class of the Delmont School and it is also a city office for Lorraine Hanten, the city auditor and treasurer. The next building west is known today as Beehlers Repair. It was built by Ernest Wieland for a hardware business. It was also used as a pool hall by a man named Sheffer and the back rooms were apartments. Ryan also had a pool hall there and a barbershop. Horst had the pool hall at one time and Charlie Storm was a businessman there at one time. Adel was in the barbershop. When the Farmers Union store burned, Kosock and Teske opened up an International Store there. The partnership split when Helmuth Teske went into the locker business and Ernest Kosock continued on his own for awhile. When Kosock left town, Eugene Beehler bought it and set up a repair business for himself. He has remodeled it and added on to it and has taken his son as a partner. West of the Beehlers Repair is a vacant lot. It probably has always been vacant. At one time a band shell was placed there for band concerts held during the summer. At present it is part of the playground to amuse the small children. Three old buildings stood at one time in the lot that is included in the playground. One was a small building that was Kahlers Hatchery. Another, a larger building that was used for many businesses including a cafe in the most recent years. It was Gertie Peters store. It was used by Keipke for his general merchandise and Harry Starr had a meat market there. Some of the men running the restaurant were Fred Peters, Bill Peters, Stahlecker, and Christ Schmoll. The first post office was one of the buildings in that area. Hattie Pope was a postmistress there. John Schaffer, Mary Schaeffer, and Joe Hand were also postmasters. There were living quarters in the back. The building that is known today as Sharpes building was built for the home of the Jim Doyle family. Bryon and Lucille were born there. It was their home until the large home on the west edge of town, now the residence of Ervin Bietz was built by Doyle. Doc Case had his office in the building when the Doyles moved out and he practiced many years in Delmont. Stewart Sharpe took over the building when Doc Case retired and he was the county judge and city attorney for many years. After Judge Sharpe's death it was no longer used for anything and the United Church of Christ purchased it and moved it to the site of their parsonage where it is used as a garage. The next large building west was known for years as Delmont Hardware Co. It was originally built for an implement store by a man named Walt Miller. The second floor was Delmont's first hall. The social needs of the town were held here until the "Opera Block" was built. It was complete with a stage. Dances were held, home talent plays and all types of entertainment were held upstairs. Paul Misterek and Emil Wegehaupt were co-owners and in later years Elmer and Art Misterek were owners of the store. With Elmer's retirement, "The Delmont Hardware" was owned by Art. It was then purchased by the Parkston Co-op Association. They moved across the street and the building was torn down and the new Delmont State Bank was built to enhance that part of town. When the bank first started operating, N. C. Wenzel was manager and upon his retirement the management was assumed by his nephew Gerry Wenzel. On the corner lot that was also taken up by the new bank was a large wooden building. It was used by many people for various businesses. Bill Wieland had a Ford garage there. Brost and Charlie Sroka set up a John Deere Implement and they sold out to Bob Kern and Ted Jerke. There were gas pumps on that corner at one time. Bill Serr had a bulk service station there. It was purchased by Norbert and Bethel Goehring and they moved the Delmont Record from the back of the grocery store into the large building. They remodeled the back part and the second floor and used it for living quarters. They lived there until fire destroyed the building. It was used as a place to park a trailer until it became part of the new State Bank. First State Bank, Delmont Bank, 1985. East of Horner's. Across the street is the building now known as Horners Office Supply. It was built for a Fullerton Lumberyard, and managed by Gottlieb Stahlecker. The front part was the office building then there was a sash room and the back room was the cement room. J. B. Hovey bought the lumber yard and moved all the buildings and supplies to his lumber yard on the east side of town, except the large wooden building which still stands there for Horners Office Supplies. Rudy Wegehaupt bought this building in 1943 and moved his produce station into it. He bought cream, eggs and poultry for many years. When he retired from the produce business, Wm. Semmler moved his produce business into the store. He continued there until Dan and Jan Horner bought it in 1981 and set up their "office supply" store. Dan also repairs office machines and takes care of all machines in various schools in the surrounding area. Horner Office Equipment. Jan and Dan Horner, Owners and Operators, 1985. Formerly Wegehaupt Produce. North of Horners is the Parkston Co-op storage tanks. Cal Berry had his bulk plant there at one time. West of Horners is a Quonset building put up by Al Fechner after WW II. He bought the lot from Rudy Wegehaupt as it was part of the old lumberyard that Rudy had purchased. Al Fechner repaired cars and later sold to Jake Bitterman. Ed Frier stored his seed corn in the building, for his seed corn business and it is now owned by the Parkston Co-op and used for a storage shed. Blue Bird Lockers, 1985. Owned and operated by Ervin Bietz. Helmuth Teske bought a lot from Rudy Wegehaupt and built his Blue Bird Locker business. When Helmuth retired he sold it to Arv and Edna Stolz who operated the locker for several years. At this time Ervin Bietz is the owner and operator of a thriving business which brings in many people from out of town. His "German sausage" is popular in all surrounding communities and is in great demand. The Clothes Horse, Woman's Clothing Store and home of Verla Lehman, 1985. At one time this building served Delmont as a doctor's office and hospital. West of the Blue Bird Locker is the town's only dress shop "The Clothes Horse," owned and operated by Verla Lehman. Because of the architecture it is known as the "Onion House." It was build by Lenehan. Dr. Arnold bought it and it was a hospital at one time. It was also a beauty shop at one time. It was the private residence of several families at various times until it was purchased by Herb Bierwagon and remodeled for two apartments. It was then purchased by Russ and Verla Lehman and they moved into the apartment upstairs, and her dress shop is on the first floor. Going west to the corner lot is a large house known as "Mrs. Marsh's house." At one time Dr. Field lived there. He was a dentist and he also fitted glasses and had his office there. On the west edge of town were two filling stations. Al Getz started in the furtherest west station, then built a new one on the east side. He owned and operated it for many years and then sold to Ron Ehresmann. Ron is the present owner and operator and services cars and sells gas. Ron's Service. Owned and operated by Ron Ehresmann, located on the north west end of town, 1985. The next station had various owners and the last one was Rex Wood. He moved in the house from the country and they made it their home and also served lunches for a time. The Clothes Horse had its beginning there. It has been used as a residence and stands empty now with Ervin Bietz the new owner. Elevator Row, northeast of Delmont, looking southwest. Delmont Train Station and Elevator At one time there were five elevators in town. The farmers brought their grain to the elevators and it was taken out by train. They stood on the north side of Main Street where the remains of one can still be seen. The depot was also on the north side of Main Street. At one time two trains came through Delmont. A freight train came from Tripp and went to Stickney and then returned. A passenger train kept the same schedule also. The draymen with their team of horses and wagons would meet the train and pick up freight and packages and deliver them to their owners. Anderst, Herbst, Art Robbenolt and Fred Fode were some of the draymen. East of the elevators were stock Yards run by Wm. Stroka. Farmers would bring their livestock they wished to sell and put them in the stockyards until the train could pick them up. Mary Lindeman said they would chase their pigs in town starting from their home on the west side of town Brian Doyle would come out and stand by their driveway, the Stahlecker boys who live where Dozarks live, would come out by the road and stand by their driveway and all helped to get the pigs to the stockyards. In the 30's the government paid the pork producer for the surplus of little pigs and they were brought to town and killed in the stockyards. The rendering truck would pick them up and use them for tankage. Cattle had to be tested each year for bangs, brucellosis, etc. and the diseased were brought into the stockyards and killed. The carcasses were buried by the dump ground. The stockyards had their own scale and loading chute. At the Delmont Train Stop. Louise Fideler, Elsie Herbst, Anna Rholch, Lena Gremmert. At one time on the very east edge of town was a creamery. The foundations could still be seen in later Years in the pasture east of the home where Kerry Harringtons live. Medicine men used to travel in covered wagons selling medicine and dry goods. They would be seen in Delmont occasionally. Chautauquas set up a tent by the old school house and would put on a show. A medicine man usually traveled with them. He made his medicine when he reached his destination. A little cherry flavoring for color and effect and the rest was alcohol which made good medicine to cure any ache or pain. The'20's and prohibition was a challenge to many people who wanted to make their own liquor. Delmont people were not different than anyone else. A hidden still was something to keep from the authorities. The family living in the house in the southwest part of town had a still in their home. The still blew up and broke the windows in the house. There were raisins all over! There was a hole under the old hotel that was standing north of the grocery store and it was a perfect place for a still. Some of the men got rotten fruit from the store and anything they could lay their hands on and stirred up a batch of brew. When the first person who tried the "hootch" drank a glassful he fell over and was out all night and into the next day. It was potent stuff! There was a railroad trestle out west of town on a place near the McKenzie farm. The section men had a still going under the trestle. The railroad men "borrowed" grapes and sugar and anything else they needed from the freight carried on the train. The section men would cook it all up got a good home brew and each time the train would stop for water, the railroad men would have a "refreshing" drink. The authorities never seemed to catch anyone at their little game. Early Train (steam locomotive) at Water Tower During WWI the large room upstairs in the building that is now the Plainsman Inn was the workroom for the women of the area to work and make bandages or anything that could be used by the servicemen. When the Armistice was signed there was a large bonfire on Main Street in which many of the outdoor toilets in town were brought to the center of town and burned. There was also a display of fireworks by the elated people of Delmont. A veteran's memorial was erected at the intersection between the Haisch Building and the Opera Block in memory of the veterans of past wars. A flagpole was set in the center of it. It graced the main street for many years and it was also a traffic hazard. If someone wasn't driving too straight they were sure to hit the flagpole and put a dent in their car. It was removed and termed a traffic hazard. The memorial is now by the Legion Hall. 1920 or 1921. Bill Shaw standing on the monument in the intersection on Main Street. Delmont had two parochial schools at one time. The Missouri Lutheran and the Hope Lutheran each had their own school. In 1941 the assessor, Oscar Laufer, stated there were 26 dogs and 30 cows in the city. Delmont's main street has changed since its beginning as it will ever continue to change as the needs of the people demand. It remains a wholesome atmosphere for the community and its occupants. Those who have moved away are drawn to return again and again. At present our school closing is threatened, but the people of Delmont continue with their fighting spirit to keep our town alive and thriving. Ted Frasch, at the age of 16, rode his bicycle from Jamestown (on the Jim River near Menno - no longer there) to Delmont and went to work for Mr. Weisz. He slept in a back room at the store, and started to learn his trade. The store changed owners but he seemed to stay. It was the John Schaeffer store next, then the Reiffel store, and later the Buche store. Highlights From Town Council Proceedings TOWN OF DELMONT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1904-1907 - Leroy Millay, Chairman; P. C. Misterek, Clerk 1907-1909 - T. H. Devine, Chairman; G. Denker, Clerk 1909-1912 - C. F. Baker, Chairman; O. Laufer, Clerk On March 14, 1913 the board of trustees received a petition requesting the board to call a special election to place before the voters of Delmont, South Dakota the question, Shall Delmont, South Dakota be organized as a City or not? Said petition was heard and petition granted. By order of the chairman of the board a special election was held on the third Tuesday, March 18, 1913 at the hall in the Town of Delmont, South Dakota. The following vote was cast. For City organization under General Law, 60 votes; Against City organization under General Law, 4 votes. Total votes cast-64 votes. For the first City election of Delmont, South Dakota on April 15, 1913 the following judges were appointed: W. R. Baier, Paul Herbst, E. Wieland. The following votes were cast. For Mayor, A. M. Shaw, 97 votes; for Treasurer, John Lehr, 90 votes; Justice of Peace, O. B. Akens, 92 votes; Assessor, J. D. Hand, 91 votes; Alderman 1st Ward, Daniel Teske, 82 votes, Fred Litz, 90 votes; Alderman 2nd Ward, T. B. Hintgen, 41 votes, J. W. H. Wentzel, 40 votes, Lewis Schnider, 70 votes, John F. Grosz, 40 votes; Alderman 3rd Ward, C. F. Baker, 92 votes, T. H. Devine, 84 votes. At the same election the following question was placed before the voters. Shall intoxicating liquor be sold at retail? voting yes 89, voting no 12, total votes cast - 101. The first meeting of the City of Delmont was held in the office of the Delmont State Bank on the 5th day of May 1913. Members of the council were as follows: Mayor A. M. Shaw, Council Members Daniel Teske, Fred Litz, T. B. Hinsgen, Lewis Schnider, C. F. Baker and T. H. Devine. The aldermen were divided into two classes, those of the first class to serve for a term of one year and those of the second class for a two-year term. First class: Daniel Teske, T. B. Hintgen, C. F. Baker. Second class: Fred Litz, Lewis Schnider, T. H. Devine. C. F. Baker was elected president of the council and T. H. Devine, vice president. O. W. Laufer was appointed city auditor, bond was fixed at $500.00. J. B. Baker was appointed assessor. The following salaries were approved for the ensuing year: auditor, $50.00; treasurer, $25.00; alderman, $15.00; assessor, $50.00; marshal, water supt. and street commissioner, $60.00 per month. Bond for the treasurer was set at $3,000.00 with P. C. Misterek and G. F. Stallecker as sureties. Council meeting of the City of Delmont on the 2nd day of June 1913. An application and petition by Chas. Haish asking for permit to sell intoxication liquor at retail in the City of Delmont, South Dakota was duly heard and permit granted. An application and petition by Neumeyer and Baier asking for a permit to sell intoxication liquor at retail in the City of Delmont, South Dakota was duly heard and permit granted. September 9, 1913 The mayor appointed Lewis Schnider, T. H. Devine and T. B. Hintgen as a committee to receive bids and oversee the construction of a reservoir or cistern 24 feet in diameter and 16 feet deep, dirt must be removed from site but may be hauled and dumped in the street under the instruction of the street committee. October 7, 1913 Motion was made and carried to have the reservoir dug two feet deeper at an additional cost of $30.00. Note: The total cost of said reservoir is not on record. July 30, 1914 The City Auditor, O. W. Laufer, was instructed to publish the following notice. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Council of Delmont, South Dakota for the construction of a six inch tubular well, piped with standard black iron pipe into water bearing sand rock and sufficient to supply water for all purposes of the city of Delmont for one year after completion. All chalk rock water to be shut out completely. All material pipe and casing to be furnished by the successful bidder, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check to the amount of $100.00 payable to the city of Delmont, South Dakota, to be returned when party awarded the contract has given suitable bond for the performance of his contract. All bids must be in not later than August 10, 1914 at 8:00 P.M. August 18, 1914 The following agreement was entered into by John F. Grosz and the City of Delmont, South Dakota, That the aforesaid John F. Grosz pipe the drilled well below the 6 in. casing with a 4 in. black standard pipe into the water bearing sand rock said pipe to be perforated where it passes into the sand rock and to extend up into the 6 in. pipe not less than 20 feet and suitable ring between 6 in. and 4 in. pipe to completely sift out all chalk rock water. Said well to be warranted to supply the City with flow of sand rock water sufficient for all purposes of said city for a term of one year. Said John F. Grosz to furnish all pipe, tools and labor at his own expense. Said City of Delmont agrees to pay John F. Grosz the sum of $650.00 for completion of said well to be paid as following: $325.00 upon acceptance of said well however providing such acceptance to be after a thorough trial of 30 days, $160.00 after 90 days from the first payment and $165.00 after 90 days from the second payment. The above said well is still supplying water for the City as of January 1, 1985. The North Well On May 1955 the City Council advertised for bids for an 8 in. tubular well approximately 336 ft. deep bored into the sand rock. On June 13, 1955 the low bid from Sterling Norbeck of $12.50 per ft. was accepted, and the bid from Crane Company for a 15 H P peerless pump for $1,989.00 F.O.B. Delmont was accepted. Well to be completed and ready for use by August 1, 1955. However, the problem of sand encountered in the above said well it was discontinued for use on July of 1970. Well No. 3 Whereas: The City of Delmont has experienced a complete failure of its water supply system, and a resolution of necessity has been passed unanimously by the governing body of said city to declare an emergency and, Whereas, it will be necessary to enter into contract privately to drill a new well to restore water supply to said city. On May 21, 1970, City attorney Owen Wipf and Emil Grosz from Grosz Drilling Co. met with the council for the purpose of approving final plans and specifications for drilling a 12 in. 340 ft. well for a city water well in the vicinity of Seaman St. and Fourth St. The original contract cost agreement was .........$16,156.60 Increased cost for change order.......................443.40 Total cost for complete well energized to city water works...............................$16,600.00 The above said well has been repaired with 6 in. pipe and is still in use as of January 1, 1985. The following Mayors, Auditors and Treasurers served the office of the City of Delmont down through the years. City Mayors 1913-1919 .......................................M. Shaw 1919-1921 ....................... ...............Paul Misterek 1921-1925 .......................................T. H. Devine 1925-1933 .......................................L. E. Houlton 1933-1933........................................M. R. Hanson 1933-1945 .......................................Frank Schroeder 1945-1948........................................John Brost 1948-1955 .......................................Walter Pirner 1955-1962 .......................................W. R. Wieting 1962-1963 .......................................Math Loos 1963-1974........................................N. C. Wenzel 1974-1978........................................Ronald Williams 1978-1982 .......................................Jan Grosz 1982-1985........................................Gilbert Kornder City Auditors or Clerks 1915-1933 .......................................O. W. Laufer 1915-1962........................................Steward Sharpe 1962-1967 .......................................N. H. Goehring 1967-1984 .......................................Edgar E. Brosz City Treasurers 1911-1935 .......................................John Lehr 1935-1944 .......................................Leo Holten 1944-1946........................................John H. Wentzel 1946-1966 .......................................Julius Freier 1966-1971 .......................................Bethel Goehring 1971-1984........................................Lorraine Hanten City Finance Officer 1984-1985........................................Lorraine Hanten Parades and Celebrations Mrs. Al Shaw, Mrs. Leo Houlton, Cora Sinemons (Sister of Mrs. Al Shaw), Al Shaw, Leo Houlton. This man always led the parades in Delmont. Could it be "Colonial" Doyle? 1910 Main Street through the Years Birds eye view, Delmont, SD, 1900 Delmont from an elevator window, date 1902. Tornado in distance? Delmont, South Dakota, 1908 Cozy Corner, Delmont, SD, 1909 Main Street. Delmont, SD, 1909 Residence Street, Delmont, SD, 1918 Main Street, looking West, Delmont, SD Broadway Looking North, Delmont, SD Main Street, East, Delmont, SD Delmont from steeple of Zion Lutheran. Note grain elevators in distance. Delmont Main Street looking west, October, 1985 The Ted Frasches showing off their new home they had just moved into, to their relatives from Menno, SD. Grandpa Herbst's barn at the right. Presently the Rudy Lagg home. Emma Brenner, Katy Fink, Em. Brenner, Margaret Fink, Henry Fink, Eugene Goehring, about 1919 Front Row: Donna Stoka and Leona Frasch (child not named). Second Raw: Ida Lauer, Mokros Rosa Sroka, Mrs. Pulman, Jenny Lauer, and Marie Pulman Lauer. Third Row: Ed Lauer, Ted Frasch, Elmer Lauer, Fred Stroka, Chas. Mokros, and Reva Lauer Business John Grosz Drilling Rig Blacksmith Shop of John F. Grosz, one block south of the present Delmont Inn. Peter Becker and John F. Grosz, 1906 or 1907. Wood items made and sold in Delmont. Date not given. Future Metal Workers Study Trades At Delmont Delmont, SD. Nineteen boys who are taking a course in metal work at a Delmont Shop may soon be employed in national defense industries in the nation. The boys receive the training under the vocational educational program in connection with national defense. The boys who receive instruction in gas and electric welding also work on farm machines, motors and generators. The boys in the present class with their instructor are shown in the above picture. Appearing in the picture from left to right they are--Rack Row: Donald B. Beehler, Herbert H. Bierwagen, Victor Goehring, Harrold M. Gunnare, Elmer A. Jerke, Reinhold Albrecht, Norbert A. Lehrkamp. Norman Bierwagen. Middle Row, Left to Right: Fred Kappler, Gene Baier. Alton Goehring, Ted Gunnare, Edwin Semmler. Lotar Goehring. Front Row: Bernard K. Grosz, Edgar Goehring, Emil E. Jerke, instructor, Pat C. Moran, Alton Goehring, and Elton E. Semmler. Taken in back of the Jacob Weisz General Merchandise Store, 1918 Wm. Bierwagen, Delmont, January 26, 1916. One box hides consigned to Hudson Bros. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Duck Hunt, Green and Blue Winged Teal, September 6, 1921. Left to Right: Chris Schroeder, Bill Schroeder, Adam Fink and Will Kaufman. Left to Right: Gus Goehring, Bill Kaufman, Reinhold Goehring Elevators Moving the Grain Elevator to Tripp from Delmont The Delmont Grain Elevator Loaded ready to be moved to Tripp. Delmont in 1886, At the Construction of the Railroad Printed in the 75th Anniversary Jubilee Book by William M. Pease The Milwaukee Road constructed a branch line through Delmont in November, 1886, only a few months after the town was founded. At that time the town consisted of only a few buildings, while now it is a thriving city in the heart of a great agricultural district. The Milwaukee Road, which played an important part in the development of Delmont, still runs this branch line through the city. This road was constructed through Delmont in the fall of 1886 rather than the following summer at the request of the farmers and townspeople who each contributed $12.25 to a fund to bring this about. At the time of the construction of the railroad, Delmont was still in its infancy. There were no doctors, newspapers, schools, or churches in the town and the business portion of town consisted of only seven wooden buildings. This business portion was located at the present site of our main street. The town, which had no definite streets or plans, was surrounded by a seemingly never-ending expanse of prairie. One of the largest and earliest buildings in Delmont was the old hotel building. In the early days, it was situated at the site of the present hotel, but since has been moved to its present location behind the Stevens building. Another of the old buildings was a boarding house run by Mrs. Reynolds. This building was about sixty feet long and fourteen feet wide, running east and west. It was located where the Hand's Furniture Store now stands and on the vacant lot east of it. Just across the street, where the Horst's building is now located, and also running east and west, was another long building, the livery stable. This stable was run by William Seymour, and at the time of this writing, constitutes a part of the buildings behind Kern and Jerke's Implement building, the present Record Office. West of the old hotel and on the west part of the lot on which the Chas. Haisch building now stands, was Oscar Swayne's Hardware Store, which provided the early settlers with many of their necessities. On the now vacant lot on the west side of Swine's Hardware, was the town's only general merchandise store. This was a magnificent two-story wooden building, erected and operated by J. H. Bradley, who came here from Mitchell soon after the town was started. Another of the early buildings was a drug store located on the north side of what is now the main street. This building, which stood at the present location of the Record Office, was operated by James Norwood. The last of the seven and probably the most popular and important building in Delmont at the time of the construction of the railroad was Eckels Saloon, located at the site of the vacant lots just east of the Horst building. This was a small 12 by 14 building, which carried a complete line of whiskies and hard liquors. When the railroad crew of two hundred and fifty men was in town, the saloon received a fresh supply of liquor from Mitchell every evening to satisfy the great demand. Just as flax was the most extensively produced grain in this vicinity, whiskey was the most extensively sold commodity, and consequently this institution always did a good business. When the railroad crew first came to Delmont, the workers were somewhat shocked and embarrassed. They thought that either the inhabitants were stark crazy or that they had discovered one of our now popular nudist colonies. The citizens of Delmont were running about in the cold November air with very little or nothing on, flapping their arms to keep warm. The reason for this was the fact that the town had been hit by a scourge of lice, and the people were getting rid of them by dipping their clothes in boiling water and hanging them on Wilson's fence to dry. This fence seemed to be nothing but a blanket of clothing. Early Settlers Listed Some of the old settlers prominent in the early history of Delmont were: J. P. Williams, our first Justice of the Peace; Jeff Manbeck, who carried mail through Delmont from Oak Hollow; John and Tom Hutchinson, George Ewing, John Launcey, Jim Lau, Charlie Jenney, H. C. White, Chas. Williams, Henry Wilson, and Frank Warren. Soon after the construction of the railroad, the town moved forward rapidly with many buildings being erected. Some of these were: a depot, also used for dancing; Dickson's flat house or elevator; Don and Al Taylor's Store, a school, and churches. The town has progressed nicely until its 50th anniversary it has become a good, live, organized city with a population of about five hundred. Delmont Telephone Company Atop Telephone Pole, 1924, Barney Singer February 13, 1913 Ordinance #11 Be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Delmont, Douglas County, South Dakota: Section I That there be hereby given and granted to Christian Singer and Bernard Singer and to their heirs, successors and assigns the right to construct and operate and maintain a telephone system in the said town of Delmont, S.D. To have permission to furnish telephone connections to the said Town of Delmont and to the residents thereof and those of the community where feasible, also to any business firms or corporations desiring the service of said system. Same to be in operation between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. of the same day, from April 1st to December 1st of the same year, and between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. of the same day from Dec. 1st to April 1st of the following year. Sunday service from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. and from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The maximum charge to be made for the use of said system shall not exceed $25.00 per year, with a minimum of $10.00 per year. For night service, the charge shall be not less that 10 cents per call nor more than 25 cents per call. That all rights, powers, and privileges, aforesaid, shall continue in force during the period of twenty years. Service Truck for Delmont Telephone Co., 1924 September 28, 1926 Ordinance #22 An ordinance granting a franchise to the Delmont Telephone Company, its successors and assigns, owned by Carl Beier and Bertha Beier, to occupy the streets and alleys of Delmont, S.D., together with he right to erect poles, wires, and underground conducts necessary for the erection and maintenance of a telephone system in the City of Delmont, and regulating the manner of construction and maintenance of same. Passed by the Mayor and Common Council of said City of Delmont on September 13, 1926 and approved by the electors of said City of Delmont at a special election on September 28, 1926. October 7, 1957 Ordinance #37 An ordinance granting to the Delmont Telephone Company, a corporation, owned by Walter A. Pirner and Clyde O. Pirner, its successors and assigns, the right to use and occupy the streets, alleys, and other public places of the City of Delmont, S.D., for a period of twenty years, for the purpose of construction, maintaining and operating a general telephone system within said City. Ordinance #37, was approved by the voters of Delmont, S.D. on November 26, 1957. The telephone company was purchased from Walter and Clyde Pirner by Mid-state Telephone Company, a co-operative organization, in August, 1957. The main office is located in Kimball, S.D. Atop Telephone Pole, 1924, Barney Singer Service Truck for Delmont Telephone Co., 1924 Electric Lights March 4, 1913 Ordinance #10 Be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the City of Delmont, S.D.: that there is hereby given and granted to Christian Breitbach and to his heirs, successors and assigns, the right to construct, operate and maintain an electric light and power plant in the said Town of Delmont, S.D., and in construction herewith the following powers and privileges are granted to said Christian Breitbach, his heirs, successors, and assigns: To have permission to furnish light electricity and motor power to the said Town of Delmont, S.D., and to the residents thereof and those of the community, where feasible, also to any business firm, or corporation desiring the service of said plant. The maximum charge to be made for the delivery and furnishing of electricity for lighting, power or otherwise, to be 20 cents per kilowatt-hour. Providing however that a minimum charge of $1.00 per month may be made for the service. That all the rights, powers and privileges shall continue in force during a period of twenty years from and after the approval of this ordinance. O. W. Laufer, Clerk November 15, 1926 Ordinance #23 An ordinance granting a franchise to Northwestern Public Service Company, its successors and assigns, to maintain and operate an electric light plant, transmission lines, substations and distribution system for the operation, distribution and sale of electricity for light, heat, power and other purposes in and through the City of Delmont, S.D. This ordinance passed and approved by the voters at a special election on November 15, 1926. Delmont City Cemetery The City Cemetery is located one-half mile east and one-half mile north of Delmont. An article on how the cemetery got started was obtained recently, written some years ago by the late Mrs. Charles (Ella) Jenney. She wrote as follows: "In August, 1885, a big summer storm threatened in the northwest. Jimmie Little and family had come. The sky was so threatening that they stayed all night with us. Our house was just one room-the kitchen now. It was an awful storm-thunder and lightning and perhaps a cloudburst, for in the morning there was water everywhere. "Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Manbeck had come from near Des Moines, Iowa, and taken a homestead of which our cemetery is now a part. Mrs. Manbeck, a slender, girlish-looking woman, told about the night. She said they had an old iron bedstead that bothered them about falling down. In the night in that storm, one corner of the bedstead went down. She said she got up and tried to fix it, but he just laid there with his eyes shut. She thought he was teasing her. She begged him to quit teasing and help her. She then saw he was dead, killed by the lightning. When daylight came, she went through water to the Julius Williams home for help. "The men of the neighborhood had the land surveyed and platted and sold lots for the cemetery so Mrs. Manbeck could go home to Des Moines. She came back with a baby girl and bravely stayed on the land to prove up. Isaac Manbeck was the first to be buried there." There are some graves on the cemetery that date back before 1885, but it is told that these were moved in from surrounding areas when the cemetery was started. Then from the records of the Register of Deeds in Douglas County the following information was taken: "March 5, 1888, Maggie E. Manbeck of Douglas County, Territory of Dakota, sold to R. W. Johnson for the sum of $30.00 a portion of land containing two acres, except one burial lot where I. W. Manbeck is buried." The next entry was February 20, 1894, R. W. Johnson and Anna Johnson to the Delmont Cemetery Association, a corporation, for the sum of $30.00. A surveyor's certificate was signed April 15, 1902, and was not filed until 1921. Then in April, 1940, another survey was made, this sponsored by the local Legion Post. (Incidentally, the R. W. Johnsons mentioned above lived on the farm now occupied by the Rueben Jerkes. In these early days they lost five children from diphtheria, ages 11 years, 8 years, 5 years, 3 years, and one 11 months old. They are buried next to the Manbeck lot near the entrance to the cemetery.) Later, additional ground was purchased to the east. There are about 300 graves in the cemetery at present. For a number of years, the cemetery was not too well kept, but about 35 years ago the Association was reorganized and since that time improvements have been made and the grounds have been kept neat and presentable. The Association in the past years has served dinner at the Legion Hall following the Memorial Day program. The proceeds from this and local contributions have provided the funds to keep up the cemetery. History of the Delmont Record 1961 The town of Delmont, S. Dak., was founded in 1886 when the railroad was built. Like many other small towns around, it continued to grow up with the country. In 1897 a group of outstanding businessmen decided that Delmont was big enough to need a newspaper. So they got a young printer by the name of Sam Daily to come in. Pooling their funds, they financed a shop for him where he could print the paper. The first issue of the Delmont Record was published in March 1897. Under Daily's editorship it became a paying business and he paid off his debts. But in 1902 he had to stop publications because of his health. Rather than let the paper go out of business, Dally hired a young journalist known as John McNeil from St. Louis, Mo., to take his place. McNeil was a brilliant, witty man, and could quote Shakespeare like a professor. He had previously been employed as a columnist on the St. Louis Globe Democrat. But he started drinking there over a love affair, lost his job, and came wandering to the Dakotas. While he was in Delmont he kept the Record a lively paper, but drink was finally his downfall and he left-a broken and wasted man-in 1910. By this time, Sam Daily had died and Mrs. Daily put the Record up for sale. Winton R. Markley came from Stickney, S.D., and bought it. Markley was a crippled man and walked stooped over carrying a cane. He is said to have suffered a great deal. In spite of these handicaps he published a very good paper. He wrote a column entitled "The Window Seat," which contained human interest, anecdotes, and his personal observations-often quite witty. At that time the paper was an eight-page paper with four pages of syndicate material. In 1918, Markley, whose illness had steadily been growing worse, was taken to Kansas to stay with his brother while he was ill. While he was gone, Stewart Sharpe, a local businessman, edited the Record for about six months. With the help of various printers and reporters who happened to be in the country, he kept the paper going. Winton Markley never regained his health sufficiently again, and in May 1919, Neil Weatherholt bought and began publication of the Record. He had previously been with the Corsica Globe at Corsica, S.D. Weatherholt was an up-and-coming journalist and during his editorship made a thriving business of his paper. He had nearly maximum circulation of the town and surrounding country. He was also responsible for bringing in the first linotype machine. Before that time the paper was printed entirely with handset type. Of course this required a lot of help, but Neil was supplied in that he had a large family of boys. There is one anecdote that may be related concerning this time. It happened once when Weatherholt was called away from the city on business. He hired his brother-in-law to take over in his absence; and his brother-in-law, not having enough experience, had a tendency to make errors. During this time one of the local merchants sold out his clothing store and bought a full page advertisement. Across the top of the ad was featured a two-inch headline which read, "Broadcloth Shirts For Sale," and in setting the type someone in the office left out the "r" in the word "shirts." They tell me that businessman never bought any more advertising space from the Record. After 21 years of successful editorship, Neil Weatherholt chose to sell the paper in July 1940 to Clyde Gaffin. Mr. Gaffin took over the paper right where Weatherholt had left off and the Record continued, as is the habit of most small-town weeklies, in much the same manner as it had before. Clyde kept the paper in publication until February 1943, when Clyde, Jr., was drafted and he had to close the print shop. The little town of Delmont was again back where it had started with no paper at all. Then in November of 1945 a young printer named Joseph Cranford came to the rescue from Marty Mission, S. Dak. He had had the practical experience for several years at the school there but this was to be his first step in owning and publishing his own paper. However, he went to work with a will and soon had converted the shop into an efficient, pleasant place to work. One of the greatest changes he made was to bring into the shop the first roller-press, which soon paid for itself in increased efficiency. With his wife helping him, Joe turned out a neat little seven-column, eight-page weekly, with four pages of W.N.U. syndicate material. The paper featured his own column on the front page entitled "Off The Record." It contained personal views, sometimes a minor crusade for the betterment of the town, and unusual news items and anecdotes. He printed 500 copies each week and had nearly 100 percent circulation of the post office box holders. Subscription rates were set at $2.50 for local and $3.00 for out-of-town subscribers. The town, when the Delmont Record began publication, was but a struggling little settlement. It has grown into a quiet, well-built community with a population of 461 in 1947. Except for a brief two-year period during the last war, the paper has been in continuous operation, growing up with the community. The Delmont Record was purchased from Joseph Cranford by Norbert Goehring, and it was located at that time in the rear of what is known as the Stevens Building. In October 1947 it was re-located at the corner west of the Delmont Hardware Company. During the summer months, Phyllis Berry was employed; Curtis Buhler worked there during the school months. Through the high school vocation set-up, high school students trained at the Record office and received credit for taking the course. Norbert Goehring was married in June 1948 and after that time was assisted by his wife, Bethel, who has continued to help put out the weekly paper. In the early 1950's a portion of the paper was purchased already printed every week, after which time the paper was published and printed in its entirety in the Delmont office. A fire on April 1, 1957, completely destroyed all newspaper files, office library stock room, and the living quarters located upstairs. The Delmont Record was published at the Armour Chronicle office for four weeks until the present location was made ready and all equipment was put back into operation. Since then, films, cameras, photo equipment and musical instruments and supplies have been added to their stock. The Delmont Record presently rents a portion of the old garage building owned by Gustave Goehring, located at the east end of Main Street. The present circulation is 545. The South Dakota Historical Society at Pierre is photo-filming all old issues of papers published in South Dakota to make more storage room. In April 1961 the old issues of the Delmont Record dating back to 1903 were made the property of the publisher. They are very grateful for these copies, because the fire destroyed their files. It is interesting to see the changes that have been made since the Record was first printed. (Research for most of the material in the above article was made by Phyllis Berry Brunken. We are grateful for the use of this history in our jubilee book.) Addenda - 1985 At a later date Norbert and Bethel sold the Delmont Record to their cousins Maynard and Arlene Goehring of Armour, S.D. A "part time" office is open in Delmont to receive news and advertisements but the information goes to Armour for printing. The "layout" is processed on a computerized word processing system. For several years Leona Wegehaupt managed the Delmont office. Starting in 1985 Wanda Anderson has been the manager. The office is presently located on the west side of the Opera Block Building next to the Family Country Store. A lending library is in the back portion of the office. Delmont Lumber Yard by Lydia Guidel In 1968 we, Gilbert and Lydia Geidel, bought the Delmont Lumber from Gottlieb and Lora Wenzel. Gottlieb came in faithfully for several months, helping us with the "know-how" of managing, ordering, and running of the business along with the bookkeeping etc. We were very thankful for that. Delmont was a very good community and we were very happy here. We had a storm in '68 that blew off one front door. It was soon repaired. In 1974 we build a big new office and warehouse. It was sure an improvement and later that fall a shingle shed was also added. Then, a year or two later we had a hard hail that made holes in the roof of the lumberyard. It was hail of baseball size and broke so many windows and roofs throughout the country, killed cattle and pigs all the way from Armour to east of Delmont. There were lots of repairs made that year. A forklift was added to help out with the work at the yard. Leonard and George Geidel were carpenters and helpers at the yard and Mel too after he graduated. Later they moved away and we hired some much needed help. In 1981, Tim and Val Schwaderer bought the Lumberyard and are the owners today. The Delmont Lumber Company, 1985 Owners are Tim and Val Schwaderer Open House at the remodeled Lumber yard. Work was done by owners, Gilbert and Lydia Geidel in 1974. It is located on East Main Street in Delmont. Sewer Project, 1967 $81,520.00 FHA Loan signed for the City Sewer, Friday, July 28, 1967. Seated: Melvin T. Simiek, FHA County Supervisor of Parkston; N. C. Wenzel, Delmont Mayor; Left to Right: Edgar E. Brosz, City Auditor; Mrs. Norbert Goehring, City Treasurer; Math Loos, Councilman: and Elleryn A. Nohr, Engineer representing Schumucker, Shaffer, and Paul of Mitchell. Out with the old out-house. In with the New. Ready to put sewer line in place. Delmont City Officials. Left to Right: John F. Grosz, Walter Spease, Ward II Councilman; Math Loos, Council Chairman; N. C. Wenzel, Mayor; Norbert Goehring, former city auditor who did much of the initial correspondence and paper work on the sewer project; Edgar E. Brosz, present city auditor; William Jones and Robert Haag, Councilmen of Ward I. Sewer Project Dedication Dinner. Area and state officials attending dedication of Sewer Facilities at Delmont. Left to Right: Melvin Semick, Douglas and Hutchinson County FHA Supervisor; George Hutter, State FHA Engineer; Mayor N. C. Wenzel, Elvin Nohr, Consulting Engineer for Schumucher, Shaeffer and Paul Engineering Firm, Mitchell; Roger Jones, Regional FHA officer, Huron; and Attorney O. R. Wipf, Delmont City Attorney. Chapter II Organizations American Legion Post 249 American Legion Hall: 1985 Memorial Day Ceremonies and picnic lunch are held here. Many other community events also are held in the large meeting room and dance hall. Laib-Breitbach Post 249 was organized on March 13, 1930, under the direction of District Commander Curtis and State Vice Commander Spardell. Thirty-five members signed at this time. Officers elected to duty were J. B. Alexander, commander; Ora Meyer, adjutant; Emil Hahn, vice commander; Henry Hardyk, finance officer; Martin Schaefer, service officer; Gregory Fitzgerald, historian; Ernest Gremmert, sergeant-at-arms; and Ed Weiss, chaplain. Regular meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month. After World War II, many new veterans were added. Many activities were carried on through the years: Conducting all Memorial Day programs, card and binge parties, awarded school awards, sent delegates to Boys' State every year, and held the District 7 Legion and Auxiliary Convention in March 1959. The Legion started a building fund. After several years of hard work and cooperation, the lot next to the Horst building was purchased and a large two-story building was erected. The cost was nearly $14,000 for material, plus all donated labor. Mortgage burning ceremonies and openhouse were held on October 28, 1960, with District 7 Commander Aisenbrey of Menno, and State Commander Lenker as the guest speakers. On July 22, 1947, at the regular meeting by unanimous vote, the Post's name was changed to Laib-Albrecht Post No. 249 in memory of Reinhold Albrecht who was the only one killed in action during World War II from our community. Members who helped organize the Legion in 1930 and are still members in 1961 include Philip Lindeman, Ed Jurczewsky, Theodore Bietz, Theophil Serr, Andrew Kurtz, Earl Stevens, Emil Hahn and John Peters. American Legion Auxiliary The first meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Laib-Breitbach Post No. 249 (later changed to Laib-Albrecht) was held at the Gateway Theatre (now Horst's Place) on December 12, 1939. Mrs. Imig of Menno presided at the meeting. Election of officers was held: Bertha Beier, president; Ann Wieting, vice-president; Gertrude Peters, secretary; Lydia Goehring, chaplain; LaVerne Maxwell, historian; Edith Reinfeld, treasurer; Emma Carr, sergeant-of-arms. A constitution was drawn up. Meetings were to be held the third Tuesday of each month. Evenings were spent in tearing and sewing carpet rags, which were sent to the Veteran's Hospital. Charter members were Bertha Beier, Emma Carr, Dora Goetz, Lydia Goehring, Pauline Goehring, Katherina Goehring, Pauline Janish, Mary Lindeman, LaVerne Maxwell, Gertrude Peters, Edith Reinfeld, Emma Semmler and Ann Wieting. The Auxiliary has carried on many community activities. We have been sponsoring Girls' State delegates for many years. We serve both private and community suppers at the Legion Hall dining quarters, which we have enjoyed for three years. The Auxiliary has made it their project to furnish the kitchen in the hall. New equipment is added each year. We have remembered our Gold Star Mothers through the years. The last Mother passed away in March 1961. We help the Legion with Memorial Day activities. Mrs. Mary Lindeman and Mrs. Lydia Goehring are our only two charter members still with us. Ann Wieting dropped out for several years but is a member again. The American Legion Auxiliary meets every third Thursday of the month. Our main purpose is to promote Americanism and aid the American Legion in the community, State and Nation. We sponsor a girl to Girl's State, paying the registration fee. We also sponsor girl's softball, managed by Jan Grosz. Officers in 1985 are Lorraine Schelske, President; Ramona Gunnare, Vice-President; Karen Weisser, Secretary; Carol Schmidt, Treasurer; and Mary Lindeman, Chaplain. Activities of the Auxiliary include serving large dinners for any wedding or community activities, and a Christmas party for the children with movies and a Santa Claus. Funeral, WW II, Reinhold Albrecht WW I Burial, Delmont, Private John Kurtz John Kurtz in France Men lost in WW I from book "The World War" 1917, 1918, 1919 From the Booklet "The World War" 1917, 1918, 1919, published by the Delmont Study Club. Homecoming, 1985 Wayne Kaufman, Gary Semmler, Terry Freier, Donovon Goehring Best copy, postcard written to Fred Baier in August 1910 The 30th of May, Delmont, S.U. Stewart Sharp, Speaker. Dedication of the Monument which stood on Main Street for many years. Front Row spectators, Left to Right: J. M. Doyle, Chris Weber, Chris Schroeder, Wm. Bierwagen, Jack Peters, Gullicksen, Orbie Chambers, Henry Fiene, Leo Breitbach, Alfred Fideler. The Red Cross as told "In World War, 1917, 1918, 1919" The Red Cross gave the women of Delmont and vicinity their opportunity to serve, to do real things for the boys who were away. The spirit these women showed, and the work that they accomplished during the war can never be expressed in words. It was almost beyond belief. All pleasures and trivial things were put aside. Their every hour and moment counted. Surely the success of the war was due in large measure to women - such as these - who served so faithfully and untiringly at home. The Red Cross was officially organized in Delmont on August the 7th, 1917, as a branch of the Douglas County Chapter of Armour, with the following officers who served during the entire service: A. M. Shaw .......................................Chairman Stewart Sharpe ...................................Secretary Mrs. T. H. Hand...................................Vice Chairman L. E. Houlton.....................................Treasurer Executive Committee: J. D. Hand Stewart Sharp M. R. Hanson The Red Cross was organized into three Departments, all of which did most interesting and valuable work. KNITTING DEPARTMENT Sweaters..........................................204 Socks ............................................870 Scarves ......................................... .40 Wristlets .........................................91 Helmets ............................................5 Knitted quilts .....................................2 Total knitted garments ..........................1212 SEWING DEPARTMENT Hospital Garments ...............................3601 Miscellaneous Garments ..........................1394 New Garments for Refugees ........................685 Total ............................. ............5,680 SURGICAL DRESSINGS The Surgical Dressing Department, the only one in Douglas County, was organized in May, 1918, under the supervision of Mrs. M. R. Hansen, and one evening of each week was devoted by a faithful class to the making of the delicate dressings. The Officers of the Red Cross work room were as follows: Mrs. M. R. Hansen, Supervisor of work room Mrs. J. D. Hand, Supervisor of all sewing Mrs. A. M. Terry, Assistant Supervisor of all sewing Mrs. L. E. Houlton, Overseer of folding and packing Mrs. C. F. Baker, Supervisor of knitting Mrs. A. M. Shaw, Chairman of Refugee work Mrs. T. H. Devine, Secretary of the work room Upon the shoulders of these women rested the responsibility, and credit is due them for their faithful, untiring efforts. The Red Cross workers of Delmont, and vicinity deserve much credit for their untiring efforts, faithful attendance and congenial cooperation. First actual Red Cross work began on Wednesday, September the 1Oth, in the I.O.O.F. Hall, and the first box of finished supplies was shipped out on September 30th, 1917. In May, 1918, the Red Cross work room was permanently established on East Main Street. The last work meeting was on May 8th, 1919, and the last shipment on June 29th, 1919. The record attendance was reached on February 6th, 1918, on which day sixty-two workers registered.. Record attendance was achieved by Mrs. A. M. Terry, who was present at every work meeting but one, during the entire twenty months of Red Cross service. In Membership Roll call of 1918, this community went 100 per cent. Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross of Delmont under the chairmanship of Mrs. T. H. Devine was organized in January of 1918, with a membership of 144. During the school year the work was done during school time and after school hours at the Red Cross rooms. As soon as vacation time came the girls met on Friday afternoon from 2 o'clock until 5:30, while the boys ran errands, collected tin foils and nut shells. The following articles were made by the Delmont Juniors: Girls - 13 scarfs 7 pairs of socks 2 sweaters 118 knitted blocks for two quilts 20 head shawls 90 pieced blocks for three quilts Clippings for 180 ambulance pillows Boys and Girls - 130 Scrap Books for Hospitals Boys - One large barrel of nut shells Several pounds of tin foil NOTE: During World War II the Red Cross organized in much the same way with many of the same work projects. Delmont Baseball Association History The Delmont Baseball Association was organized at a meeting held in Stewart Sharpe's law office on March 18, 1947. Those present to form the organization were Gottlieb Wenzel, William Serr, N. C. Wenzel, Art Litz, Ray Lindsley, Stewart Sharpe, Ed Beck, Louis Bogenhagen, Helmuth Fauth, R. A. Wegehaupt and Carl Peters. Ed Beck, Carl Peters and Gottlieb Wenzel were named to the finance committee. They were to sell shares and solicit funds to build a lighted baseball park. The first lights cost $3,575. Those present at the meeting personally guaranteed the payment. Elmer Misterek owned the land where the park was and is located. The first board of directors was elected May 9, 1947. Art Litz was elected president, Carl Peters was elected vice-president, Gottlieb Wenzel was elected treasurer, and N. C. Wenzel was elected secretary. Men who have served on the board of directors, or who currently serve, are: Carl Gunnare Elmer Misterek Henry Iverson Matt Loos Charles Berry Walt Spease Arvin Stolz Don Wilkening Larry Adel Orv Sherman Ron Williams Paul Fink Ervin Bietz Ray Stoebner LeRoy Weisser Arlo Bueber Art Litz J. R. Mayer S. M. White Ray Lindsley Ed Beck Stewart Sharpe Carl Peters R. A. Wegehaupt Helmuth Fauth N. C. Wenzel Chuck Beck Kerry Harrington The presidents of the Delmont Baseball Association have been: 1947 Art Litz 1948-49 Carl Peters 1950-51 Carl Gunnare 1952-54 Ed Beck 1955-57 Matt Loos 1958-60 Walt Spease 1961-62 Arvin Stolz 1963-65 Ed Beck 1966-71 Carl Gunnare 1972 Walt Spease 1973-75 Paul Fink 1976-Date LeRoy Weisser Managers of the Delmont men's amateur team have been: 1946 Stewart Sharpe 1947-48 Ed Beck 1949-50 Arvin Stolz 1951 Louie Rames 1952-54 Carl Gunnare 1955-1957 Walt Spease 1958-60 Norbert Schmidt 1961-62 Jerry Plihal 1963-69 Walt Spease 1970-71 Wayne Fauth 1972-74 Walt Spease 1975-76 Ron Williams 1977-78 Walt Spease 1979 Eldon Peters 1980-81 Kerry Harrington 1982 J. R. Mayer 1983-84 Kerry Harrington The first umpires to work for the Baseball Association were B. L. Logerwell, Earl Carr and William Grosz. Others who have umpired for the men's amateur team on a regular basis are: Norb Schmidt Ray Thaler Ed Beck Ron Williams Ruben Stolz Jerry Plihal N. C. Wenzel Rev. Lang Arvin Stolz Arlo Bueber Louis Rames Elmer Beck Charles Marlowe Jeff Adel Don Wilkening Bill Redd Lotar Hahn Eldy Peters Norb Peters Walt Spease In 1950, the decision was made to buy a public address system for the baseball park. W. A. Pirner, Helmuth Winckler, and Emil Hahn were named to a committee to purchase a system. The public address system was purchased for $240. W. A. Pirner was the announcer at the baseball games for most of the 1950's. He was assisted by Gottlieb Wenzel, Walt Wieting, Elmer Misterek and others. Larry Adel took over the announcing in 1963 and continues to the present. The lunch stand at the baseball park was first operated by Ray Lindsley. In 1950, the Boy Scouts took over the stand. Lloyd De Geest operated the stand for several years in the 1950s and'60s. Some of the others who have operated the lunch stand are Lee and Hilda Williams, Don and Martha Brunken, Mark Williams, Reinhold Herr and the Legion Auxiliary. The wives of the Baseball Association directors, assisted by other local women, started operating the stand in 1968. The profits from the stand go to help support the entire baseball program in Delmont. The land for the baseball park was purchased from Elmer Misterek in 1967. Trees were planted along the south side of the property in 1969. Roofs were put over the bleachers in 1970. New outfield lights were installed in 1974 at a cost of $3,500. The present modern sanitary facilities were built in 1975 at a cost of $3,141. The east bleachers were built in 1976. The rest of the new lights were installed in 1977 at a cost of $3,000. Minot State and Northern State colleges made up rained out games in Delmont in 1975. District tournaments were played in 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1982. The first "Sports Day" was held August 17, 1958. "Sports Day" consists of ball games, foot races and other contests. It is held in mid-summer every year, and is one of the prime sources of funds for support of the Delmont baseball program. The annual South Dakota Baseball Hall of Fame banquet was held in Delmont in November, 1978. Judge Stewart Sharpe was inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumously. Herb Carneal, broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins, was the speaker. About 350 people attended the banquet. On Sports Day of 1982, the Delmont Baseball Association presented Edwin Beck with a plaque, honoring him for 35 years of continuous service on the board of directors. N. C. Wenzel was presented with a plaque for over 30 years of service. In 1983, the family of Edwin Beck had an electric scoreboard erected at the baseball park as a memorial to him. In 1982, the Delmont men's amateur baseball team made it to the state amateur baseball tournament for the first time. The tournament was held in Mitchell, and many local fans attended. Delmont lost in the first round, but was very happy to have gotten to the tournament. The "Delmont Indees" again reached the state tournament in 1983. The tournament was held in Sioux Falls, and Delmont again was defeated in its first game. In 1984, Delmont once more made it to the state tournament, and this time won its first game, defeating Gregory. Delmont lost its second game to Claremont in a hard-fought battle. Claremont went on to be state champion. During its many years of service, the Delmont Baseball Association not only sponsored the men's amateur team, but also the youth baseball program. This started with a junior team in the mid-1950s, and evolved into the present "pee wee," "midget," and "teener" teams. The American Legion has sponsored the "Legion baseball" team. The Legion Auxiliary has sponsored girls' softball teams. The city of Delmont and the Delmont firemen have also helped provide funds to keep the program going. Also, many men and women have contributed time, effort and money. The Delmont Baseball Association thanks them all! Back Left to Right: Earl Carr, Bill Buhler, Stewart Sharpe, George Sneadacer, Charles Buhler, Lewis Krause and W. H. Stevens, Umpire. Front Left to Right: Ed Weber, A. J. Wieland, Ralph Keepers, Bill Wieland and George Shaw. Faithful Gate Keepers: Carl Gunnare, Ed Beck, Matt Loos Early 1950's--Back Row: Andy Drefs, Kay Besanson, Mel Brunken, Norb Schmidt, Herm Fuerniss, Terry Schwaderer, Ray Rauscher, Dick Peters, Carl Gunnare--Manager, Ruben Stolz--Umpire. Front Row: Elmer Beck, Robert Gunnare, John Gunnare. Herbert Beck, Wally Spease. Bat Boy: Ronnie Beck. Teener--Back Row: Kevin Wegehaupt. Jim Schmidt, John Fink, Rory Sherman. Owen Goehring, Kevin Beehler, Kevin Hanten. Tim Heisinger, Mike Lagg, Coach Ron Williams. Front Row: Dean Gunnare. Jeff Adel, Mike Williams, Richard Fink, Todd Sherman, Van Spease. Early 1950's--Back Row: Carl Gunnare Norb Wenzel, Ed Beck, Mel Brunken Norb Schmidt, Andy Drefs. Second Row Dalvin Eisenbraun, Maynard Beck, Dick Peters, John Gunnare, Lyle Rames. Front Row: Ray Besanson, Herb Beck, Wally Spease, Robert Gunnare, Rich Rames. Bat Boy: Ronnie Beck. Back Row: Coach Ron Williams, Mike Lagg, John Fink, Kevin Wegehaupt, Rory Sherman, Kevin Beehler. Middle Row: Jeff Adel, Ferry Fuerniss, Dean Gunnare, Owen Goehring, Todd Sherman, Van Spease. Front Row: Mike Williams, Richard Fink, Marty Williams. Teener--Back Row: Coach Ed Gill, Dave Goehring, Bob Gill, Brad Lagg, Doug Mokros, Ron Schmidt. Middle Row: Ken Geidel, Dave Jerke. Craig Sherman, Glen Stoebner, Dave Peters, Doug Gunnare, Carey Buehler. Front Row: Rory Sherman, Tom Reinfeld, Greg Adel, Richard Reinfeld, Kevin Hanten. Delmont Independent Team, c. 1961--Back Row: Jerry Plihal, Ray Rauscher, Alan Plihal, Norb Schmidt, Dennis Goldhammer. Middle row: Umpire--N. C. Wenzel, Arlo Bueber, Ronald Beck, Roland Stolz. Wayne Baker, Umpire--Bierwanger. Front Row: Dean Weber, Dale Weber, Walter Spease, J. B. Weber, Bat Boy: Gene Plihal. c. 1969 or 1970. Legion--Back Row: Tim Schwaderer, Randy Stoebner, Charles Fuerniss, Reuben Fink, Mark Adel. Jerry Nepodal, Coach--Ron Williams. Front Row: Randy Hahn, Russell Kornder, Ken Bietz, Terry Sherman, Jerry Hanten. Ind. Team, 1974--Rack Row: Mark Adel, Gene Haggerty, Dave Beckman, Rory Sherman, Dave Jerke, Dave Brenner, Bob Gill. Front Row: Chuck Heck, Walt Spease, Eldy Peters, Terry Gudahl, Tim Schwaderer, Dave Villmow, Arlo Bueber. State Tournament Team. 1982--Front Row: Coach J. R. Mayer, bat boy -- Troy Peters, Van Spease, Owen Goehring. Gary Hieb (Tripp), Vince Spease, (?) Tripp player. Second Row: Platte player. Scott Peters, Cam Fuerniss. Dwight Gunnare. Gary Roth. Eldy Peters, Kerry Harrington. Back Row: Les Gunnare, Scott Redd, Perry Fuerniss, Wagner player, Mike Redd, Lake Andes Player. State Tournament Team, 1983--Back Row: Mgr. Kerry Harrington, Les Gunnare, Scott Redd, Mike Redd, Scott Peters, Cam Fuerniss. Front Row: Russ Brosz, Dwight Gunnare, Eldy Peters, Van Spease, Vince Spease, Gary Roth. State Tournament Team, 1984--Back Row: Mike Redd, Mike Grosz, Randy Hahn. Les Gunnare, Dwight Gunnare, Ferry Fuerniss, Scott Redd, Cam Fuerniss, Scott Peters, Kerry Harrington, Mng. Second Row: Jack Hieb, Garret Fuerniss, Jay Wiender, Rob Wunder, Merrill Fink, Van Spease. Front Row: Vince Spease, Gary Hieh, Denny Neugebauer, (pick up players) Roger Schoenfelder, Bob Kreil. Girl's Softball Team Delmont Girl's Softball Team, 1952 Tournament Champions, Wagner, SD, Delmont 11 - Menno 5 Back Row: Norma (Peters) Struck, Janice (Beck) Jones, Steward Sharp, Coach, Lianne (Beck) Gunnare, and Alice (Gunnare) Fuerniss. Middle Row: Corrine (Loos) Cirone, Hope (Wild) Schade, Jeannice (Anderson) Carroll, Pearl (Gunnare) Weber. Front Row: Elvera (Beck) Iliff, Frances (Loos) Junker, and Marlene (Beck) Schurz. The Delmont girls' softball team, christened the "Sharpies," was organized in 1950 and was the first girls' team in the history of Delmont. And what an array of agile and talented beginners they were! From 1950 through 1956 they developed into one of the top girls' softball teams in the state. Their best seasons were in 1952-'53 and'54 when they lost only 7 out of 65 games and won tournaments in all three of those years, one at Platte and two at Wagner. Their triumphs over rugged Platte, in particular, were star performances, interesting and exciting from start to finish. In hitting, scoring and fielding they set records difficult to equal in amateur softball. The team was made up of high school talent or girls just out of high school, all of whom played together under the tutelage of Stewart Sharpe. Their average age in 1952 was 15 years. Those who played in the tournaments were Frances Loos, Alice Gunnare, Lois Peters, Jeanice Anderson, Hope Wild, Pearl Gunnare, Lianne Beck, Nola Grosz, Judy Schultz, Marlene Beck, Janice Beck, Norma Peters, Elvira Beck, Corrine Loos and Gloria Brown. They not only were classy players, well-behaved and lady-like, they added grace and charm to the game. Largely responsible for their success were several basic things, namely, willingness to learn, hustle, dedication to the game, ability to improve, and determination to make a success of their team. These factors, plus know-how, fleetness, good hitting and fielding, and high class pitching made their all-time record possible. Delmont is justly proud of their achievements. The Ramblers The Ramblers baseball team was organized in the year 1908. In those days every town had a team, and as there were more players than towns, the boys in Independence township decided to organize another country team. Ernest (Skinny) Marsh was chosen as manager of the team and began placing the boys in the positions they were best suited for. He had three years experience in organized baseball; the boys felt confident he was suited for the job. He had many players to select from-Jack, Frank, Howard Kornder; Kelly, Ross Clabaugh; Ward, Daffer, Ross Evans; Jimmy, Edward Croker; Will, Gus, Ernest Marsh; Paul, Otto, Lou Hollman; Will, George, Charlie Buhler; Bon Beeson; Charlie Webb; Will White; Frank Springer; Gus Kaufman; Will Millar; Oscar Carlson; Emil Johnson; J. Leddy, and in case of a shortage of players, Bill Weiland and Billy Conners were called in the game. They measured out a diamond on the Buhler farm and here they practiced playing two nights a week. Alex Terry measured them up the first year for 15 suits with the understanding that if their playing didn't rate they would give up their suit to the better player; this worked out very well. The country teams were The Pirates, Water Tankers, Oak Hollow and The Never Sweats. Ramblers placements were: 1st base, Skinny Marsh; 2nd base, George Buhler; 3rd base, Howard (Bud) Kornder, or Bill Millar; short stop, Jimmy Croker; right field, Bill Millar or Bud Kornder, left field, Otto Hollman; center field, Gus Kaufman; pitcher, Bill Buhler, Bud Kornder; catcher, Kelly Clabaugh. In practice games you would see J. A. Kornder, Chris Buhler, Alex Terry, Earl Carr, Jim Wining and others. For years this team played at county fairs and all the surrounding towns and won their share of the games, but best of all the friendships formed lasted down through the years and any Rambler passing through stopped at a Rambler's home to relive the old baseball days. The Rambler Baseball Team of Delmont, 1910 A load of baseball fans in the dray wagon on their way to the "Rambler's" diamond in the pasture of the old Buehler homestead (five miles southwest of Delmont), 1910. Bowling History The Delmont Bowling Association celebrated its twentieth birthday, April 18, 1984. The four lane bowling alley, known as the Delmont Inn, was opened in September of 1963. The bowling alley has had only three owners: Ray and Sally Rauscher put in the lanes; followed by Don and Martha Brunken; and now the present owners, Gene and Sharon Harrington, who have owned the bowling alley since 1976. The Association has the "Delmont Dillies," "The National League," the "Tuesday Night Mixed" and the "Wednesday Night Mixed," and the "Thursday Night Men's League. Elaine Kurtz is President and Valrae Schwaderer is Secretary of the Women's Association. LeRoy Weisser is President of the Men's Association and Gilbert Kornder is Secretary. The Tuesday Night Mixed League President is Kathy Harrington and Loraine Schelske is Secretary. The Wednesday Night Mixed League President is Eltar Brenner and Elaine Kurtz is the Secretary. Serving the Thursday Night League as President is Tim Schwaderer and Kim Jerke is Secretary. At the Annual Banquet each League Secretary hands out awards to the Champions. High Game, High Series, and most improved are the categories. This year at the Banquet (1984) all the owners were present and recognized with a special Silver Plate, as a gift. Left to right: Gene and Sharon Harrington, Ray and Sally Rauscher, Martie and Don Brunken. All former or present owners of the Delmont Bowling Alley. Fire destroyed the Delmont Inn and Bowling Alley in the early morning of Tuesday, January 8, 1985. Everything was completely destroyed, the Cafe, bowling lanes and bar. Only the four brick and cement block walls remained standing. However, in very short order, the owners and League President worked out a schedule in neighboring towns, a dealer in bowling equipment brought new balls, shoes and bags to a central place in Delmont and all looked at the drawings of the proposed new Delmont Inn! The regular year of howling was completed, banquet held, and by the end of March 1985 work was well underway on the new structure. As of this writing (June 1985) it is hoped to have the Cafe and Bar in operation by June 30, and the bowling lanes ready by the start of the season in September. New Delmont Lanes, October 1985 Circle No. 14 Extension Club History Circle No. 14 got it's beginnings when ten ambitious women got together in the fall of 1955 to organize an Extension Club. The first meeting was held on November 22, 1955 at the home of Mrs. Robert Graumann. It was conducted by County Agent, Norman Telkamp, assisted by his wife and Mrs. Gerrit Scholten. The ten charter members were: Mrs. Wilmer Baier Mrs. John (Bertha) Drefs Mrs. Werner Drefs Mrs. Robert Graumann Mrs. Albert Hartmann Mrs. Howard Lowrie Mrs. Henry Puepke Mrs. Walter Puepke Mrs. Harold Semmler Mrs. Herbert Ziebart The first officers were: Mrs. Werner Drefs - Chairman Mrs. Robert Graumann - Vice-Chairman Mrs. Herbert Ziebart - Secretary-Treasurer In early 1956, Mrs. Ivan Bialas, Sr., Mrs. Joe Flemmer, Mrs. Arnold Laib, Mrs. Edward Grosz, and Mrs. Paul Hartmann joined the club. Since we were the 14th club being organized, we chose "Circle No. 14'' as our club name. Our meetings are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each month. They were first held during the afternoon hours, but have been changed to evening hours during the summer months. A Constitution was drawn up and signed by its members. We begin our meeting with the Flag Pledge and followed by group singing, roll call and business, and close with the Club Creed. Demonstrations and a two-item luncheon is after the meeting. Dues began at one dollar per member in 1955 with County dues at one dollar and twenty cents. This has increased to five dollars per member and three dollars for county dues at the present time. In 1970-80, clubs in the county were reorganized into three areas. Circle No. 14 is in area one with four other clubs. Our 4-H leaders have been Mrs. Herman Fink and Mrs. Albert Fink. Some special activities carried out are: Welcoming new-comers and newly-weds in the community, also farewell parties, visiting the sick and shut-ins, donations to various needy organizations, developed and cared for the Roadside Park on Highway 44; assisting at funerals and anniversaries, assist the 4-1-1 children and their activities, participate in the yearly County Christmas Tea, County Extension Contests, took part in National Extension Homemakers Week and Vial of Life Program, family picnics are yearly events, collected on glass and paper drives, assisted with IFYE student in the home. At December meetings names are drawn by each and used as Secret Pal for a year. They are revealed the following year with a gift. Our Tour to Sioux Falls at the John Morrell & Co. in 1962. Back Row: Joe Flemmer, Mrs. Herbert Ziebart, Mrs. Harold Semmler, Mrs. Robert Graumann, Arlene Puepke, Mrs. Henry Puepke. Front Row: Mrs. Maggie Pietz, Mrs. Joe Flemmer, Mrs. Paul Harmann, Mrs. Ivan Bialas, Sr., Mrs. Berman Fink, Harold Semmler and Robert Graumann. Circle No. 14 made the billboard at the Holiday Inn when they stopped to dine there for their luncheon when they toured the city of Mitchell. Places they toured were: Merle Norman Studio, The Doll House, Herters' Sporting Goods & Factory, Sperlichs' Ceramic Shop, The Airport, Coke Bottling Co., Friends of the Middle Boarder, Langenfelds Ice Cream, The Abbot House, the Filtration Plant, the TV Station, Sheltered Workshop and the M & R Plant Places of interest toured have been the towns of Armour, Platte, Parker, cities of Sioux Falls, Yankton and Mitchell, the Schmeckfest at Freeman Junior College, Tulip Festival at Orange City, Iowa, Hiawatha Pageant at Pipestone, Minn., and Laura Ingalls Wilder Tour at DeSmet. Mrs. Robert Graumann has been a 30 year Extension member and 10 of our members have received their 25 year pins. Members deceased are: Mrs. Walter Puepke, Mrs. Henry Puepke, Mrs. John (Bertha) Drefs and Mrs. Louis Blume. Members serving at various positions on the County and State level have been Mrs. Werner Drefs as County Chairman; Vice Chairman, District IX Secretary and Treasurer; Mrs. Albert Fink as County Music Director, State Executive Board and Cultural Arts Leader; Mrs. Herman Fink as Project Leader on Public Information and at present serving on the State Fair Board. Officers elected for the Extension year 1985 and 1986 are: Mrs. Reinhold Goehring, Jr.-Chairman Mrs. Michael Drefs - Vice Chairman Mrs. Richard Reimnitz - Secretary Mrs. Herman Fink - Treasurer Mrs. Glennis Stern - Reporter Our present members are: Mrs. Ivan Bialas, Sr. Mrs. John (Emma) Drefs Mrs. Michael Drefs Mrs. Werner Drefs Mrs. Martha Flemmer Mrs. Reinhold Goehring, Jr. Mrs. Albert Fink Mrs. Herman Fink Mrs. Maggie Pietz Mrs. Richard Reimnitz Mrs. Bernice Semmler Mrs. Orville Sherman Mrs. Glennis Stern Mrs. Herbert Ziebart Mrs. Magdalena Hartmann is our Honorary Member. 25 Year Members--Mrs. Herbert Ziebart, Mrs. Bernice Semmler, Mrs. Werner Drefs, Mrs. Ivan Bialas, Sr., and Mrs. Martha Flemmer received pins in 1981. Others who have received pins are Mrs. Magdalena Hartmann, Mrs. Henry Puepke, and Mrs. Orville Sherman. Mrs. Robert Graumann has been a member for thirty years. The Delmont Commercial Club now known as the Delmont Community Club Information as to the early history of the club is rather scarce. However, a copy of a letter written in 1922 and the resolution of organizing written in 1921 gives the following information. On stationary of the Delmont Auto Company of Delmont, S.D. the following was written. Delmont, S.D., Dec. 12, 1921 We, the undersigned, hereby agree to organize and join a Commercial Club in Delmont, S.D. whose objects shall be to promote the best interests and welfare of Delmont and we hereby subscribe the sum of $1.00 as our membership fee. M. R. Hansen T. H. Devine F. M. Stephen Stewart Sharpe W. C. Sroka W. M. Wieland E. Mistereck Theo Frasch Peter Peterson Fred Litz Joe Nezeuneyer Paul Herbst Jacob Lindeman B. A. Singer B. W. Stevens J. G. Williams P. C. Misterick G. J. Stahlecker N. Weatherholt J. W. H. Wentzel W. Sroka Daniel Teske J. F. Grosz Fred Batterman L. E. Houlton Axel Berg T. J. Case Earl Stevens Alvin Shaw Wm. Mueller J. D. Hand John Brost H. Danner Alfred P. Wenzel In 1922 the following correspondence was sent to the Tripp Commercial Club: DELMONT COMMERCIAL CLUB Delmont, S.D., January 28, 1922 President Commercial Club Tripp, South Dakota Dear Sir: As you may know the State Highway Commission has designated the road straight east of Armour and connecting with the road at a point six miles north of Tripp. The road as laid out will run east and west three miles north of Delmont. There would be no highway between Tripp and Delmont. Inasmuch as the State Highway extends from Armour south for three miles, we contend that it should run east from the point three miles south of Armour. This would bring it right through Delmont and it would connect with the Tripp Highway at a point three miles north of Tripp. We have some assurance that it will be changed. However, if we sleep on our rights it will be taken away from us. We are circulating petitions here and will soon present the matter in person to the Highway Commission. It is a matter of no small consequence to Tripp to have this road laid out as we request. If it runs as presently laid out, it will mean that considerable traffic from the west will be diverted northward to Parkston: that Tripp traffic to the Lake will have to detour around through Armour instead of coming due west through Delmont. Indeed there is no argument for constructing the road due east of Armour, inasmuch as the Highway has already been built to a point three miles south of Armour. Further the road due east of Delmont is already extensively traveled, and is in fair shape, and it will not take a great deal to convert it into a Trunk Highway. I am enclosing a petition, similar to one we are using here, and I will ask that you circulate it just as extensively as possible. It would be a good proposition for your Commercial Club to take up. If they would pass resolutions and forward to Pierre that would help a great deal. Yours truly, As anyone who travels route 18 (the old way) through Delmont, you know that this first major venture of the Commercial Club was a success. In the Delmont Diamond Jubilee book, the history indicates that the Club might have disbanded for some of the Depression Period. This history indicates that the Commercial Club was organized June 13, 1935 with "its purpose: is to work for the betterment of Delmont and surrounding territory, in creating a better spirit of cooperation and understanding among our business men and the people of our trade territory." The president named in 1935 was Carl Beier. Art Litz, Elmer Misterek, Louis Bogenhagen, Walt Wieting, R. E. Wegehaupt, W. B. Doyle, Don Weber, Emil Jerke and Mrs. Lena Hand formed the membership. The Club met regularly from 1935 to 1947, not to be reorganized until 1951. In the interim a Kiwanis Club was active in the community. The highway 18 project remained part of the community until 1960 when it was moved to its present location. Following is an accounting of the Club from 1957 until the present. Wilson Highway, Old 18 Franklin-Wilson Highway On January 10, 1957 - Mayor Welting read a resolution opposing the relocation of Highway No. 18 from the present location to two miles south of town. January 15, 1958 - Motion by W. B. Doyle seconded by Norb Goehring that the President and Secretary prepare a Western Union Message to the Federal Communications Commission, Washington 25, D.C. conveying our objection in removing Western Union Telegraph from Delmont. January 20, 1960 - Pesident Hugo Wegehaupt suggested contacting George B. German to come to Delmont and show his slides on Hawaii. March 24, 1960 - The Commercial Club tore down Doug Sharpe's building next to Beehlers Garage. The building was condemned before it was torn and was let to bids to disassemble. Gottlieb Wenzel was awarded the job. April 22, 1960 - Norb Wenzel appointed Norb Goehring, Julius Freier, Ray Rausher, Norb Wenzel and Ron Williams to serve on the 1961 Diamond Jubilee Committee. 75th Anniversary Dress Contest April 21, 1961 - Norb Goehring, the chairman of the Jubilee Committee gave the following report on the changes made at the last meeting: The Whisker Club starts April 21st and all businessmen and employees must buy a $5.00 permit if they don't want to take part. All men who don't take part will have their name printed in the Delmont Record. A parade is to start at 1 p.m. Armour's band agreed to come. We will exchange bands with Tripp and Armour. Our Lunch stands and Antique stands will be in the Legion Hall. Julius Freier will be in charge of antiques. The Extension Club will put on a pageant the night before the celebration at the school and also help with the antiques. The commercial floats in the parade will be rated and will not receive any cash prizes. Emil Jerke and Vene Eittmiller have agreed to furnish the rides for the children. The Study Club wishes to print a history book and receive the profits. After some discussion, W. B. Doyle made a motion, Ray Rausher seconded, we let the Study Club have all the profits on the book. Carried. July 7, 1961 - The chairman announced the new slide for the play ground was paid for by the Boy Scouts of America at a cost of $206.00. The Commercial Club paid the freight for the slide which amounted to $22.00. January 23, 1962 - After considerable discussion, Gottlieb Wenzel made a motion that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the cost and feasibility of erecting signs along new highway 18 south of town. Lee Williams seconded. Carried. Ray Rausher made a motion, seconded by Albert Goehring to appoint three members to draw up a resolution showing Commercial Club support of a Good Samaritan Home in Delmont on the Walt Kleinlein farm. This resolution is to be mailed to Leo Deines and Rev. Hager. October 10, 1962 - Marvin Larson was the guest at the meeting explaining water conservancy. Mr. Larson explained the future of our water rights of the Missouri River. He explained the benefits of the water rights in the future, for the cities and their surrounding areas, for their use. Mr. Larson said unless we fight for these rights we may lose such privileges to other states who already have advanced for such water uses. October 24, 1962 - After a discussion it was moved, seconded and carried that a committee contact the Parkston Coop Assn. in Parkston, S.D. to find out if they were interested in operating a hardware store in Delmont, the Commercial Club would give them their support. February 4, 1965 - N. C. Wenzel moved, Arv Stolz seconded that there is a need for a (Delmont pointing north) sign on highway 46 and 50 six miles east of Wagner. The secretary is to contact the State Highway Department. Motion carried. June 3, 1965 - N. C. Wenzel reported on school reorganization. February 17, 1966 - N. C. Wenzel gave a report on sewage problems of Delmont, and after a discussion, Elmer Misterek moved that the Delmont Commercial Club go on record to support the City Council on the Sewage Project. Cal Berry second. Carried. April 21, 1966 - Ronald Williams spoke to the Club members in regard to co-sponsoring a N.F.O. rally with the Delmont Vol. Fire Department. June 27, 1968 - The 4th of July celebration for the children was discussed. Lee Williams moved, Gerald Wenzel seconded that the Commercial Club buy watermelons for the celebration. Motion carried. May 5, 1971 - Leo Hartig of KELO News was the guest speaker, speaking on minority and agriculture groups making themselves heard in community and government. March 23, 1972 - Marvin Larson asked the Commercial Club to give $25.00 "good intention fee" to the Ft. Randall rural water development at Platte for a survey of the Delmont rural water lines. This fee would determine the area it would cover and the amount it would cost. Gottlieb Wenzel moved, Bans Beehler seconded to send them $25.00. Carried. May 10, 1972 - Gottlieb Wenzel moved and Gib Kornder seconded that the DELMONT COMMERCIAL CLUB be changed to the DELMONT COMMUNITY CLUB, that we may enlist the farmers and anyone else interested in joining. This motion was carried and remains in force to the present (1985). September 18, 1972 - Walter Spease reported that Agland Coop will have a new fertilizer building erected. They will be holding an open house September 23 with an all day serving of pancakes, sausage and coffee. September 14, 1973 - A discussion was held proposing a "Farmers Night" or possibly a "Hee Haw Dance." A committee was appointed to make the plans. May 5, 1974 - Jay Miller and Herman Tushaus from the District III Planning and Development Office at Yankton spoke to the club on Community Development for our area. Jan Grosz informed the Club that Jim Jurrens, formerly of Delmont, now at South Western State College of Weatherford, Oklahoma, has chosen Delmont as one of his places to perform his Wind Symphony Orchestra. September 12, 1974 - Ervin Bietz gave a report on the Development Corporation and its progress. Community Club members were urged to help the Corporation by donating $25.00 for a share. It has been decided TO BUILD AN APARTMENT HOUSE. May 2, 1975 - Interested people in the community have collected $3,300.00 to construct a TENNIS COURT. June 23, 1975 - A BICENTENNIAL PARK has been voted on and will be constructed to be ready for the Bicentennial Celebration. Suggestions for the celebration consisted of Parade, Community Picnic, Concert and Park Dedication. In the evening there would be a ball game and fire works display. Neighboring towns were to be invited to participate. September 4, 1975 - FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE IS COMPLETED and grass will be planted on work night. Sr. Apartments, 1985 November 6, 1975 - The Bicentennial celebration will be held July 3 and 4, 1976. December 2, 1976 - The Club will construct our SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE in Delmont for $51,000.00. The Club volunteered to paint inside and outside to keep the cost lower. Sr. Apartments, 1985 April 6, 1983 - The project committee discussed FOUR PROJECTS OF IMPORTANCE: Clean up and paint main street, Horse Shoe pitching courts (this land has since changed hands and the courts were removed in 1985), Aerobic Exercise Classes, and Cleaning the Tree Bank. October 3, 1983 - THE TOWN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION is tentatively set for the second week of June, 1986. There was a discussion of Events, a Book and a Calendar. August 3, 1984 - On September 22, 1984 we will have a FALL FESTIVAL to promote business and 'Kick Off' the 1986 Centennial. April 11, 1985 - Erwin Bietz reported to the Club that this year there is a lot of Legislation introduced into the House and Senate that makes it difficult for our school to stay in operation. Ervin would like everyone to do what they can do to support our town and school. A few days later a community meeting was held at the school with many of the community attending and letting the legislators in attendance know their feelings. It is a critical time in the life of the community. The Governor was able to get legislation passed which would effect the school population in small towns. As of the Fall of 1985 this legislation was being challenged in the courts and some of the measures may become referendum issues on the ballot. The years of 1984-1985 will be known as the years of the Farm Crisis. 1984 Fall Festival Street Fair Delmont Kiwanis Club The organization meeting of the Delmont Kiwanis Club was held on June 25, 1946. B. L. Logerwell was the acting chairman; business and professional men made up the membership. The first officers were R. D. Lindsley, president; J. W. Grether, vice-president; B. L. Logerwell, secretary; Glen Fauss, treasurer; directors, A. F. Litz, E. W. Misterek, E. P. Kossock, Wm. Serr, W. B. Doyle, W. A. Pirner, Joe Cranford. The charter members were Earl Carr, W. B. Doyle, Julius Freier, Al Getz, J. D. Hand, Emil Jerke, R. D. Lindsley, Math Loos, I.H. Maxwell, Art Misterek, P. A. Rohlk, Wm. Serr, Earl Stevens, R. A. Wegehaupt, Gottlieb Wenzel, Joe Cranford, Glen Fauss, Rev. J. W. Grether, A. Holtzman, Jr., Henry Iverson, E. P. Kosock, B. L. Logerwell, A. F. Litz, E. W. Misterek, W. A. Pirner, Ewald Schild, Helmuth Teske, R. J. Schmeieer, N. C. Wenzel, J. A. Williams. Fifteen of the charter members are still living in Delmont, 11 have moved away and four have died. The mothers of the Boy Scouts served the first dinner for the club, after that the women of the church organizations served their noon luncheons. The playground back of the Semmler Produce Co. was one of their projects. The equipment has been moved onto vacant lots on main street. The club promoted many worthwhile projects the four or five years it was in existence. Delmont Volunteer Fire Department The Delmont Volunteer Fire Department was organized on November 23, 1903 with a meeting in Fred Schnabel's barber shop. At that time a committee was appointed to draw up a set of by-laws. On November 30 another meeting was held with Paul Misterek voted in as the first Fire Chief. Other members were E. Wenzel, Chris Haisch, F. A. Sheehan, Clen Shaw, Fred Stark, A. M. Shaw, August Pullman, John Wentzel, Chris Brietbach, Chas. Ulmer, Fred Schnabel, Terry Devine, A. Terry, John Holden, Chris Guether, M. R. Hanson, Them. Lenehan, M. Boyle and Chris Weisz. The constitution was officially adopted and state standards were met on April 25, 1907. The first equipment used was a hose cart that had to be pulled by the men. In 1931 a chemical cart was built at a cost of $73.00. In 1939 a hose trailer was built for $69.00. The Department's first pumper, a 1923 Laverne, was purchased in 1941. This truck is still in service today. In 1946 the Rural Fire Association was formed and a 1946 model truck was purchased, to be manned by the Volunteers for the protection of rural and city homes alike. This truck was replaced in 1954 by a G.M.C. truck that is still being used today. Fire Department next to Playground Picnic area, 1985 Fire Hall Community Room. Lotar Goehring, Centennial Book, Chr. Adeline Kaufman, Secretary. (Box is the file of histories.) In 1968, plans were started for building a new fire hall. Donations of various amounts were received by the department and on June 13, 1969 the cement work for a new building was started. The building is of metal construction throughout. It houses the four fire trucks now in service, plus a large meeting room and restrooms. The inside of the building was finished with volunteer labor, under the supervision of Eugene Beehler and Gottlieb Wenzel. The Department received about $13,000 in donations. The total cost of the building was about $22,500. A loan, by the firemen, was acquired from Delmont State Bank to pay the difference. In February, 1970, the Department held its first sausage supper to help pay off the loan. About 450 people attended that first supper. The attendance grew every year until 1981 when 1,510 people were served. From 1981-1985 the attendance has been about 1,300 a year. The profit from the supper has paid off the loan and has helped support various functions of the Department. In 1969 the Department bought from the Forestry Service a 1953 2 1/2 ton Military G.M.C. truck, with a 1000 gallon tank and a high-pressure pump for fighting grass fires. It is still being used today. In 1974 Eugene (Hans) Beehler was chosen by the Keep South Dakota Green Association as Volunteer Fireman of the Year for the entire state of South Dakota. In 1975, Terry Grosz was chosen for the same award. This award is based on involvement in the Fire Department and efforts in fire protection as well as other committee involvement. This was the first time any department received the award two years in a row. In 1978 a new Chevy truck and apparatus was purchased from Smeal Manufacturing Co. It has a 300 GPM cross-mount pump and 1,000 gallon water storage, plus storage for protective clothing, breathing apparatus, hoses and other equipment needed to fight fires today. The cost of this truck was $30,000. In 1976 a monument was built in the Centennial Park, with the original fire bell, to honor all the past and present firemen. In 1985 plans are underway to organize a rural fire district, to incorporate the city and rural Associations for better funding and fire protection. The officers in 1985 are: Terry G. Grosz, Chief; Eugene Beehler, 1st Assistant Chief; Puss Dozark, 2nd Assistant; Kevin Beehler, 3rd Assistant; Ron Ehresman, Secretary; and Dan Horner, Treasurer. Other members are Ervin Bietz, Louis Bogenhagen, Emil Paler, Arnold Fuerniss, Merlin Goehring, John Grosz, Neil Anderson, Alvin Hanten, Kevin Hanten, Gilbert Kornder, Ralph Lagg, Jan Mitchell, Arthur Schuh, Tim Schwaderer, Orville Sherman, Terry Takacs, Larry Vavruska and N. C. Wenzel. In 1982 Louis Bogenhagen was honored for fifty years of service in the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Open house was held in the American Legion hall with approximately 200 people attending. Louie is still active in the department today and rarely misses a meeting or fire. He received various awards from the City and State level, and January 18, 1982 was declared Louis Bogenhagen Day in South Dakota by Governor William Janklow. The Fire Department keeps a 25-man membership and is ready and willing to answer any call-any time, for any emergency. History of 4-H in Delmont and Douglas County by Edgar Goehring My first experience with 4-H Club work was in 1938 when the Hutchinson County Agent, John Petas, wanted to start a Beef Club in the western part of that County. We lived on that border line, but in Douglas County. My brothers, Alton and Norbert became members of that Club in 1938. In the spring of 1939 Douglas County too, had 4-H Clubs find the east side of our County, by County Agent, L. J. Cannon. He was very busy organizing Clubs in Douglas County, and got us interested in having our own Club. We met at our school house (The Bietz School) and had the south school (The Bierwagon School) invited to attend. We organized a Club and called it the Sunrise 4-H Club, because it was way on the east end of Douglas County. We asked one of our fathers, Eugene Goehring, to be our leader. Since the Club was organized in the spring we were limited to the type of projects we could carry. The first year it was all Fat Barrow Projects. That was the main project for the entire County our first year. What an experience come Achievement Day. I don't remember how many Fat Barrows we turned loose, but the records show 30 boys and their Fat Barrows filled the old Schroder Lumber yard that was located in the block where Krull's Store is now. The pigs were put into Blue, Red, White ribbon groups in pens at the end of the Lumber yard. All the Blue ribbon pigs got to go to the State Fair at Huron, which started on Labor Day back then. This same year of 1939 Fred S. Kaufman also started a 4-H Club west of our area. This Club was named the Sunset 4-H Club. They also carried the Fat Barrow project and were among the thirty on Achievement Day at the Lumber yard. After we came back from the State Fair, and saw what a big deal that was, we were ready to continue our 4-H work to the fullest, only to find out our leader said we must find another leader, which we tried without success among our other fathers. As a last resort to continue 4-H, we visited the Sunset Club leader, Fred S. Kaufman, to see if we could become part of their Club. Fred was a good leader, and was willing to help us if we would in return work hard and help him, because now we had a Club about twice the size of our original Club. I, for one, promised to help where I could and became an assistant leader to the Sunset 4-H Club in 1942. This Club remained under the leadership of Mr. Kaufman until 1944 when Lotar Goehring, and I, Edgar, were some of the first 4-H members to graduate from this County at the age of 20. Fred had also organized a Victory Crops Club in 1942 with us older members in the Sunset Club. Along with crops we were also enrolled in all types of Victory Programs. Collecting scrap iron was one and each family was encouraged to have a large vegetable garden because food was to win the war (World War II). In the early days of 4-H, Clubs differed from today in that each Club had a single project, or at least were held to livestock, crops, dairy, poultry, etc. The girls Club would be a meal planning, or sewing Club, and always separate from boys projects. In 1940 a girls Club was organized in Delmont called the F.W.E. 4-H Club with Mrs. W. A. (Alice) Pirner as their leader. Meal planning was their project. Douglas County girls at Swan Lake Camp in 1940. There are nine members of the F.W.E. Club on this picture. Truck in back ground was our transportation. Douglas County Conservation Camp. Delegates of 1940 at Black Hills Camp Judson. Left to Right: Agent Cannon, Ruby Ahrens, Armour, H. M. Jones State 4-H Leader, Roger and Fred Kaufman, Delmont, Jeannette Wiersma, Corsica. 1940 Achievement Day Parade led by the Sunset 4-H Club Band. They were also part of the State Fair 4-H Parade the same year. Sunset Members at Swan Lake Camp in 1940. Back now: Hubert Bierwagen, Camp Instructor, Dennis Martin, Lotar and Victor Goehring. Co. Agent, L. J. Cannon, and Edgar Goehring. Front Row: Vern and Reinhold Goehring, Robert and Roger Kaufman. Douglas County Sunset 4-H Club members sleeping and kitchen headquarters at 1940 State Fair at Huron. In 1944, Lotar Goehring became the leader of the Sunset Livestock Club, and Edgar Goehring was the leader of the Victory Crops Club. We always met at the same location because our membership was made up of the same families. We continued these two Clubs while Fred Kaufman organized a Poultry Club in 1944. This was then named after our original Club, The Sunrise 4-H Poultry Club. In 1954 another girls Club was organized by Mrs. Mike Fink and Mrs. Eugene Baier. This Club was named the Belmont Busy Bees, and in 1959 a younger group of girls organized the Junior Busy Bees, their leader was Mrs. Edgar Goehring, with Mrs. Norbert Lehrkamp as assistant leader. These Clubs, Sunset, Victory Crops and the Belmont Busy Bees and the Junior Busy Bees were made up mostly of the same families having both boys and girls. These Clubs continued under their own charter, but some times met at the same time and location if the space allowed it. By 1961 the 4-H program had changed to where your project wasn't designated by the name of a Club and had a more general name and members would carry many projects in the same Club. It was now that the boys Clubs decided to take a new name and become the Green Clover 4-H Club with Edgar Goehring as leader. Because of the family relationship with the Busy Bee Clubs also became members of the Green Clover Club. The leader was assisted by Lotar Goehring and several of the older boys helping with the agricultural projects, and Mrs. Norbert Lehrkamp and Mrs. Edgar Goehring assisting the girls projects. Because of the size of this group now, we met at the Delmont Legion Hall basement, and in a vacant farm house owned by the leader. Another Club west of Delmont was organized as the Willing Workers 4-H Club, their leaders were Mrs. John Wunder, Mrs. Florence Black, and the last years was led by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Larson and Mr. And Mrs. Richard Gunnare. This Club was organized in 1953 and was active into the 1960s. There was a Club called the "Kar Keepers" 4-H Club organized in 1961 for several years, and was made up of the older members of the Green Clover and Willing Workers 4-H Clubs. The purpose of this Club was to give the boys help in car keeping and safe driving. Leader was Edgar Goehring and Marvin Larson as assistant leader. Some years later when the Willing Workers 4-H Club found themselves without leadership, I remembered a Club leader that took us in. So we had a chance to do the same, and invited any interested members from that Club to join our Club. Shortly after this, the name was changed to the Purple Ribbon 4-H Club, which made all of its membership feel on the same level. After thirty years of leadership I was ready to turn the leadership over to a newly graduated member. Don Schelske accepted, with the understanding that we older leaders would assist in project work. Several new families were interested in 4-H work and the Club then became the Purple Ribbon Ag and Purple Ribbon Home Ec. Clubs in 1981. The leader of the Boys Club was Lotar Goehring with assistant project leaders Edgar Goehring, Don Schelske, Dean Fink and several of the older members as Jr. Leaders. Mrs. Albert Fink became the leader of the Purple Ribbon Home Ec. Club, and her assistants are Mrs. Reinhold Goehring Jr., Mrs. Marvin Fink, as well as some Jr. Project leaders. The two Clubs still meet the same night and in our basement. Most of the families involved have both boys and girls. They are enrolled in about every project including: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Garden, Rabbits, Tractor Maintenance, Photography, Canning, Foods and Nutrition, Home Life, Crafts, Crops, Horse, Food Preservation, Baking, along with activities in Music, Health, Safety and Citizenship. All members do judging in one or more projects, and some in demonstrations. As I am trying to remember all these things the members are doing, it is not too surprising that those we keep in 4-H until they graduate stay out of trouble. Besides, most of our boys and girls are involved in so many school activities that we find it hard to set aside one night each month to hold our regular 4-H Club meeting. As I look back over the past 50 years I have seen many changes in the 4-H Program, from a single project to an endless list of projects and activities. We have used about every possible meeting place from an old one-room school house, private home, vacant house, Delmont Legion basement, Delmont Fire Hall, Church basement and private home basements. At the present time we are meeting in the basement of a leader, where the boys have their meeting in one half and the girls in the other half, finished with kitchen facilities so they can do any project that may be on their program for that month. I feel much credit for these many successful 4-H years must go to our County Agents. L. J. Gannon, who in 1938 and 1939 really was able to get the 4-H Program on it's way, and served Douglas County from 1937 to March 31, 1942. Much of the 4-H work in the year of 1942 was carried out by the leader association, with Fred Kaufman as the man in charge of Achievement Day and State Fair. Robert Pinnow came in October of 1942 to November 30, 1946; R. Wayne Hamilton April 1, 1947 to August 31, 1954; Norman Telkamp September 1, 1954 to October 31, 1979; Craig Rosenberg from January 1980 to December 31, 1984 and Roger Barrick came to Douglas County January 15, 1985. But most of all I would like to remember Fred S. Kaufman, who furnished us, as young boys, with the kind of leadership every young person needs, to become a good citizen of the Community, Country and of our World today. Because of Fred and the County Agents having given of themselves in the late 1930's and 1940's, I feel obligated to continue the 4-1-1 program as long as I am able and needed. I have seen 4-H Achievement Days held from the Lumber Yard in 1939 to the County Highway Sheds, City Hall, Church basements, parts of the Court House, and on to our very fine 4-H Grounds as we have them today. This did not become reality over night, but it took many years, with much work and planning. These latest facilities came into being when an Armour business man, Elmer Dubes, donated the hog and sheep barns back in 1964 or there about. With all voluntary labor these buildings were made ready, moved, and set in their places. Then the County Commissioner Board of 1966 saw fit to appoint a Fair Board and give us a budget that allowed us to put up the big steel insulated building, with kitchen, meeting room, and rest rooms that could be heated and used all year long. This building was also put up with voluntary labor from leaders and fathers of 4-H members, and two supervisors from the building company in charge. The City of Armour helped with the cement work, and the extension clubs and County Ag groups helped with kitchen appliances, tables, chairs and whatever else is there now. Our latest addition is the new wash rack put up by voluntary labor in 1985. Now I want to say thank you to all the people in the Delmont Community that have given of their time and efforts to pioneer the 4-H program to what it is today. This includes all the parents that have given us the 4-H members we needed to keep 4-H going for these 45 years or more. We have good local and County facilities, hopefully the future generation will make good use and appreciate what has been accomplished this last half century. The newest addition to our 4-H facilities, a wash rack at the Douglas County 4-H grounds, 1985. The Priscilla Club The Senior Ladies of Delmont held their first meeting at the Power House in 1968. Present were: Mrs. Mary Lindeman, Mrs. Gertie Kock, Mrs. Louise Kornder, Mrs. Elizabeth Marsh, Mrs. Nancy Berry, Mrs. Marie Stevens, Mrs. Ida Fode, Mrs. Ethel Harris, Mrs. Irene Daugherty and Mrs. Gertrude Struck. They did crafts, hobbies, and quilting for a while. They then decided they would rather sing songs, play cards and binge. The group changed their name to Priscilla Club and made song books of the members favorite hymns. At present, the meetings are held at the Fire Hall twice a month, with Pot Luck Dinners four times a year. The picture is of the present membership (October 1985). Priscilla Club taken October 1985--Back Left to Right: Betty Harris, Edna Bierwagen, Bernice Reinfeld, Hulda Brosz, Margaret Goehring. Front Left to Right: Mary Lindeman, Emma Drefs, Helene Wentzel, Verla Lehman, Ella Wieland. Not pictured--Lena Peters, Katie Serr, Alyce Holton. Delmont Study Club, 1961 The Delmont Study Club was organized in 1917 for the purpose of promoting a common interest in education, philanthropy, public welfare and moral value. The first meeting was held in the home of Mrs. M. R. Hanson. The charter members were: Mrs. Frances Shaw, Mrs. Ella Hanson, Mrs. Maude Marlot, Mrs. Laura Devine, Mrs. Pearl Shaw, Mrs. Edna Ray, Mrs. Katherine Doyle, Mrs. Ida Baker and Mrs. Lena Hand. The first meetings were held bi-monthly in the homes. On September 19, 1922, the club held their first meeting in their club room, presently the living quarters of the Horst Family. In December, 1918, the club voted to sponsor a war orphan of France, and in 1919 they prepared and had printed a complete memorial history of the war work and workers of the community. In 1926 an art program was sponsored for the general public at the Delmont Public School. The club rooms were damaged by fire on November 29, 1928, and meetings were held in the homes until March 1929, when the club rooms were repaired and ready for use. Delmont Study Club, 1959-Back Row: Burdella Litz, Lea Besanson, Emma Perman, Helen Peters Darlene Sherman. Front Row: Etna Doyle, Ella Misterek, Winifred Robbennolt, Emma Kosock Marie Stevens, Ethyl DeGeest. In April 1929, a Colorado Blue Spruce was purchased and planted on the grounds of the city council rooms. In 1938 they gave up the club rooms, and again held meetings in the homes. In 1939 the cub sponsored a school safety contest, with essays being written by the high school students and posters and poems submitted by the grade school pupils. Cash prizes were awarded. In 1940 the club aided in the purchase of new uniforms for the school band. For many years they sponsored a reception for the school teachers at the beginning of the school term. During World War II, the group did sewing and knitting for the Red Cross during their meetings. Throughout the years, their program has been one of study, stressing educational and informative topics, as well as music, art and modern day topics. In 1950 the religious moment was added to the program, with each hostess contributing a religious item in the form of a Bible verse, poem or religious news item at her meeting. Each year the club sponsors a member of the junior class of Delmont High School to Music Camp at the State University in Vermillion. We contribute to charitable institutions such as Abbot House, the State Hospital, March of Dimes and Red Cross. For many years the Study Club sponsored the Red Cross drive. We entertain the Junior and Senior girls of the high school once a year to either a formal tea or an informal party with an evening of fun. The Delmont Study Club is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, and the members attend District and State meetings if possible. Now in 1961 we are compiling a Centennial Book, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Dakota Territory and the 75th Anniversary of the City of Delmont. Of the charter members, Mrs. Lena Hand is still a resident of Delmont, although no longer a member of the club. We have 15 members this year. Mrs. Arthur Perman is president; Mrs. Elmer Misterek, vice-president; Mrs. Emil T. Grosz, secretary; Mrs. Earl Stevens, treasurer. This history taken from the "Delmont Diamond Jubilee" book published by the Delmont Study Club. From newspaper clipping, 1961. Delmont Study Club, publisher of 75th Anniversary Book for the town of Delmont. Following the Diamond Jubilee year of 1961, Delmont Study Club continued with its tradition of study and informational meetings until 1973, when decreasing membership forced it to discontinue. Members and their husbands participated in a supper at the Starlite Cafe in Parkston for their final meeting. Some of the highlights of the years from 1961-1973 included: travelogues, and slide presentations, the study of ecology, world and national affairs, legislative and public affairs reports from our legislator, Fred Kaufman, S.D. History, Education, School Reorganization, conservation and Home Safety, Major Religions of the World. On February 1967, The Study Club with its members and husbands celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a supper at the Starlite Cafe in Parkston. Many worthy projects were sponsored or co-sponsored in these years. Junior Senior teas and parties, teacher's receptions, two chapels on 1-90, critical reporting on T.V programs, Girls home for the emotionally disturbed, community improvement projects, 1969-71 summer reading program and story hour for elementary students, and various projects for the Veteran's Hospital. Music students who were chosen and sponsored for music camp since 1961 were: Barbara Permann, James Beck, Dianna Brunken, Laura Lee Wenzel, Lynnette Goldhammer, Marcia Fink, Kenneth Welting, Deanna Peters, Pam Bierwagen, Randy Sherman, Bob Gill, Wynell Wegehaupt, Craig Sherman. At the time of its conclusion, following 56 years of continuous study, Delmont Study Club had six members during this period. Emma Perman, for many years its president, was the driving force of the Delmont Study Club. She had a deep and abiding interest in learning and education and her community. Tri-Del Golf Course By N. C. Wenzel Athletics is very important to the people of Delmont both for the healthy competition and the friend ship which grows out of it. The Tri-Del Golf Club is a well known part of Delmont's sports and social scene and boasts several improvements due to the hard work of its patrons over nearly 60 years. The first golfers shared their game with neighboring cattle in a pasture. The golf course was officially established in March 1932 as the "Delmont Golf Club. Prior to this time, the Delmont golfers received permission in 1930 to use acreage on which Fred Lippert had pastured cattle. Golfers use sand greens on acreage surrounded by barbed wire fence which kept out cattle and had a narrow opening to get on green to putt. Golfer and bovine lived side by side as golfers played around the cattle. The Delmont Golf Club Constitution and By Laws were officially established on March 4th, 1932. The nine hole golf course leased its 40 acres directly from the State of South Dakota as Fred Lippert gave up the land and favored the Delmont golfers. Golf pro, L. W. Koch from Yankton Country Club laid out the first nine hole course. Shortly thereafter members, Litz, Misterek, Maxwell and Weber purchased the original part of club house from "Tight Wad Beach" of Lake Andes and moved it with Theo. Jerke Implement Trailer to its present location. The golf club's first officers were President A. F. Litz and secretary/treasurer, I. H. Maxwell. Some of the active members who promoted golf included A. F. Litz, Elmer Misterek, Don Weber, J. B. Alexander Math Loos, Ernie Marsh, Niel Weatherholt, Leo Houlton, Stewart Sharpe, Carl Beier, Theo. Jerke, Henry Hardyk and Joe Paulsen, among others. Through the years Tripp had a golf course but by misfortune the land was sold and the Tripp members lost their course. Tripp golfers were extended an invitation to join the Delmont course after Tripp disbanded its course. Armour golfers were also invited to join and now both towns played golf at Delmont. Tri-Del Golf Club of Tripp and Delmont Club House located at Delmont, October 1985 Delmont purchased the 40 acres from the State of South Dakota in 1954, and new by-laws were incorporated and filed with the state. To help support the golf course in the off-season, the club held trap shoots during the winter months. The trap shoots remained popular for a number of years and were stimulating events which made the golf club a more active organization. A club house addition with a patio was built in 1960. Mr. Herbert Bierwagen supplied his carpentry skills to complete the building and also furnished equipment and tractor loader which was also then used in cleaning up rocks from the grounds. Gottlieb Wenzel, owner of the Delmont Lumber Company, provided ideas, suggestions and assisted in the building projects. The year 1956 saw Armour golfers disband from the Corsica Club. The Armour group had donated a tractor to the Delmont Club and switched membership to the Delmont group. The next two years saw additions and improvements to the clubhouse. A refrigerator was added in 1957 so that members could enjoy refreshments while golfing. A card key system was installed to provide access to the clubhouse. Jake Armentrout of Armour furnished and installed a telephone in the clubhouse in 1958. It was also at that time that much enthusiasm was shown by club members for club tournaments which were started and which are still active to the present date. In 1957 the club started ladder play. Individual club members took to match play for a number of years but eventually yielded to the two man team league play system. The league presently consists of 20 teams. "Stag Night" began in 1959, and two members served lunch each stag night on a rotating basis. A club picnic and fireworks were initiated on the 4th of July and continued for a number of years until the cost of fireworks eliminated its existence. The course developed grubworm problems and grass damage in 1960 but overcame the problem within two years as grass filled in again. Special wood mops were developed by Herb Bierwagen and used until about 1980. The oak mops were replaced by a new aluminum mop developed by President Maurice Klatt. The aluminum mop contains rake teeth on one side and a smooth reverse side when preparing to putt. Greens are always raked with the rake side before leaving the putting area so that the greens are prepared for on-coming golfers. A security light was placed by the clubhouse in 1962 for safety and security purposes. The club agreed to acquire a cook for stag night beginning in 1966. Lit Kornder served as a cook from 1966 to 1981, and other women serving in that capacity included Helene Wenzel, Alva Brosz, Beulah Goehring and Helene Fuerniss. Much labor was required in caring for the golf course in later years, and the club started hiring workers in 1968 for the purpose of manicuring and caring for the course and maintaining the clubhouse and cart sheds. Laborers over the years were Robert Haag, 1968-71; Don Weber, 1972-76; Lloyd Degeest 1977-80; Gilbert Kornder, 1981-84; and Arnold Fuerniss, 1985-present. In the past few years, riding carts have increased in use and individual sheds had been placed on the grounds. With more people getting carts, the club voted to build a cart shed in the spring of 1974. Since that time the club has expanded the shed three times to its present capacity of 50 carts. Members presently store 40 carts in the shed as the members' vision is proving faithful. The year 1974 also saw the inclusion of men's and ladies' restrooms to the clubhouse along with a water and sewer system. The golf course doubled in size in 1977 with purchase of 40 acres to the south of the original golf course. Golf pro Sid Shearer of Mitchell was acquired by the club to lay out a nine hole course over 80 acres along with a large practice and driving range. Spacious Golf Cart Shed at Tri-Del Golf Club, October 1985 Financing of the land purchase and changeover was achieved through the sale of an additional 50 shares of stock at $100 each for a total of $5,000. N. C. Wenzel had originally purchased the 40 acres on contract from William Wegehaupt in anticipation of the development of a longer and more attractive golf course. The club accepted the plan, and the additional land was assigned to the club for payment over seven years. The club changed its name to Tri-Del Golf Club in 1979 in recognition of the fact that the majority of golfers and members were from Tripp. The name "Tri-Del" was coined from the abbreviation "Tripp-Delmont." Many additional improvements are being made on the course, including a tree bank, along with over 100 ten-foot tall cedar trees which were transplanted by a tree spade. The progress of the golf course and its club is due to the hard work of its members and the leadership of its officers. The roster of past presidents is: A. F. Litz, 1932-36 and 1957; Theo Jerke, 1937; Math Loos, 1938-39 and 1953; Elmer Misterek, 1940; Joe Paulsen, 1941; Carl Beier, 1942; Henry Iverson, 1943-45, 1951-53, and 1955; B. 1,. Logerwell, 1947 and 1948; Don Weber, 1947 and 1958; A. W. Misterek, 1949 and 1961; N. C. Wenzel, 1954, 1956, 1959-60 and 1962-63; Gerald Cummins, 1964; Ray Plowman, 1965-73; Maurice Klatt, 1974-82; and Marvin Mueller, 1983-85-present, The list of people holding the secretary/treasure position includes H. D. Fiene, 1932-35; I. H. Maxwell, 1936-41; R. S. Voyles, 1942; A. F. Litz 1943-55 and 1961-63; A. W. Misterek, 1956-57; Elmer Misterek, 1959-60; and N. C. Wenzel, 1958 and 1964-85-present. The Tri-Del Golf Course. October 1985. The well kept grounds and peaceful atmosphere is a tribute to the many work hours by the Tri-Del membership. The Kaufman Band The Kaufman Band was in existence during the earlier years of the Delmont history. They also supplied music in a large area of neighboring communities around Delmont. There were no other bands in the area. Throughout the existence of the Kaufman Band, William (Bill) Kaufman was always the leader. He knew his band music well, and was quite talented in band leadership. Mr. Kaufman had mastered most band instruments. His favorite was probably the trombone. The band was always a marching and concert band. Marches and overtures were played mostly. Church music for church functions was played, and seasonal music, such as Christmas music. Polkas and waltzes were also played. The gathering place for practices was a well built band hall located on the south side of section nine on the middle line in Delmont Township. This was just southeast of the presently located Victor Goehring farm. It is remembered by Alvin Goehring, a member in the earlier years, that practices were not held over the busy summer months. In early fall, Bill would spend at least one full day, driving with horse and buggy, letting all the members know about the next band practice. Some of the events the early Kaufman Band played for were the Armour or Douglas County Fair, weddings and other church functions, parades, Independence Day, etc. Uniforms were worn most of the time. They changed to at least three different styles of uniforms through the years. Bill Kaufman and T. G. Serr c. 1920 At the start of the depression years in the early 1930s, the band was also hit by hard times. At the time, the membership was very low, consisting of men mostly north and west of town and a few in town. Then an all out effort was launched to revive the band. In 1935, the doors were opened for membership to anybody interested from Delmont and the surrounding rural area, men and women, boys and girls. This produced a very large membership in the band. The location for rehearsal was also changed to the Legion Hall, then located upstairs of what is now the Plainsman Inn. The band was quite busy for several years playing for many occasions, such as the Hutchinson County Fair, Mitchell Corn Palace week, carnivals in town, parades, Independence Day events, and funerals. An annual event was the Memorial Day service. The band and the American Legion would march from the city hall (well house) to the city cemetery, and after the cemetery services we would march all the way to town again. A summer time event was Saturday evening band concerts in town. A portable band shell was built for this. It was used for a number of years by the Kaufman Band, and later by the school band. At that time, everyone seemed to come to town to bring in their farm produce, do their grocery shopping, and listen to the band. Not too many band members could afford band uniforms, so for the summer time events, the men would wear white trousers, white shirts, and white caps. The ladies would also wear white dresses, and white ladies hats. After the school band was organized for a few years, they gradually took over some of the events. The membership became smaller and practices were again held out in the country band hall. In a few more years the Kaufman Band disbanded completely. The Kaufman Band did have its many years of supplying good band music for the community, and the surrounding area. There are those that still have some great and enjoyable memories of being a member of the Kaufman Band. Some of the instruments used at the very origin of this band can be seen in the "Hall of Music" at the University of Vermillion; donated by the Kaufman family. Standing Left to Right: Bill Serr, Emanuel Brenner, T. G. Serr, William Kaufman, Joe Singer, Tony Hardyk, Walter Bierwagen. Seated Left to Right: Arthur Stahlecker, Fred Kaufman, Eugene Goehring, Ray Goehring, Alvin Goehring, Em. Bierwagen, Jake Hardyk, Arthur Serr. Chapter III Our Schools As our little city grew, there soon came a need for a school. The first schoolhouse was built in 1886. Part of this building is still in its original location, northeast of the present school. It is now the residence of Frank Kornder. The first teacher was Dora Squires, whose parents were early settlers living three miles northeast of town. Next was Minnie Rowray, the deceased Mrs. L. E. Houlton, then Catherine Kelly, the deceased Mrs. J. M. Doyle. The first records as of July 1, 1894, listed the school officers of Belmont District 9 as: Wm. Mueller, treasurer; J. Brenneman, chairman; and J. Carmichael, clerk. On March 11, 1902, the Belmont School District No. 9 was subdivided into five separate independent districts. In 1906, the southwest quarter of Section 28 was annexed to District 18. D. M. Wolf was president of the School District at this time. On July 3, 1902, Gee. D. Cord was appointed chairman of Belmont School District 18. As the population increased, the school was soon too small to accommodate all the pupils. For a time, part of the classes were held above the Schaefer store in the northeast section. In 1902, a new school building, a two-story four room structure, was erected on land donated by E. O. Grenzow, which is now the city park. Joe Hand and Laurence Gullickson painted the new school the first time in the summer of 1902. At that time, only two rooms downstairs were completely finished. In a report taken from the Delmont Record of October 3, 1903, it showed an enrollment of 38, 18 boys and 20 girls; Mrs. Ida Baker, teacher; F. A. Foots, principal. Public School in Delmont. Stood where City Park is located now. In another note taken from the Delmont Record of September 16, 1904, "Our school is full, cannot accommodate any more scholars." Primary and intermediate department enrollment: girls 24, boys 25, grammar and high school enrollment 33. During the summer of 1905 the upstairs rooms were completed. In the fall a third teacher was secured. Laura Kelly, a teacher in the system in 1907, resigned in December to go to Pennington County to file on a claim. She later returned as the wife of Terry Devine. The enrollment had reached 100 pupils. A fourth teacher was added. Until the year 1922, classes were conducted for the first ten grades. Then in September of 1922, the junior year was added, and in 1923, the senior year. Some of the teachers in the school besides those already mentioned were H. O. Swingen, Cora Martin, H. C. White, Viola Chriswell, A. A. Pitman, Celia Emmons, George Sanders, Ellen Sackett, Pearl Martin and Dot Sadler. As we had outgrown this school, a new, modern school was erected in the summer of 1923. This school was completed in October and dedicated on the 19th. Grabe and Hellberg were the architects and Brickell Construction Company, the builders. Members of the school board at that time were Neal Weatherholt, president; Stewart Sharpe, clerk; John Lehr; P. C. Misterek; Joseph Newmayer; and Emanuel M. Frier. A note taken from the Record files stated that the main address was given by Dr. Thomas of the State University. Miss Gertrude Hand gave an instrumental selection, and Miss Lucille Doyle entertained with two readings. The first commencement of the four-year high school course was held on Thursday, May 22, 1924. The following students were presented with diplomas: Lukea Batterman, Ella Breitbach, Gene Breitbach, Homer Hand, Herbert Hartz, William Wasner and Vernon Pope. The teachers for the year 1923-24 were J. O. Davis, superintendent; Florence Bidwell; Annabella Stein; Laurette C. Smith; Lulu Burchfield; Edna Clary; Clarabell Harding and Jensina Thompson. By 1938, more space was needed for class rooms. It was decided to build a new auditorium. This building was started in 1938 and completed in 1939. This proved to be a very fine addition to our school. In 1961 we had an enrollment of 144. There were 67 in high school and 67 in the grades. A class of 18 members were graduated in May 1961. Besides the many subjects taught by our very capable staff, there are a number of extra-curricular activities. Among these are athletics, boys and girls glee clubs, mixed chorus, band and dramatics. Our band has been invited to participate in many parades. They also play at all athletic events, at which our students do very well. Many of the graduates of D.H.S. have gone on to schools of higher learning. Professions of many varieties can be listed. Although our school may not be one of the largest, we are justly proud of her many accomplishments. Present School PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Besides the local public school, Delmont for a time maintained two parochial schools. The Zion Lutheran Parochial School had its origin five miles northwest of Delmont in a small church built like a schoolhouse. This was in the late nineties, and in 1902, the building was moved to Delmont and used there as a schoolhouse. Oscar Laufer was the first teacher in the town school. There were many children from the country, and it was necessary to add a room and also to build a barn for the horses. O. Elsaesser taught from 1905 to 1908. Then Reverend Wieting taught two years. In 1910 T. G. Eggers came. He experienced a marked growth in the school which was moved into the fine new quarters in the basement of the newly constructed brick church. In 1919, he transferred to Pt. Wayne, Ind., and O. J. Schneider took charge. Mr. Schneider was very active and the school developed into a model school with the children making excellent records. Most of the time there were assistant teachers which included W. Lotz, K. Schamber, Emma Fuerniss, Clara Erck, Nora Schneider and W. Stegeman. Hard times came and the school was closed in 1930. However, each year usually has been two weeks vacation Bible School and of course the confirmation classes are conducted each year by the pastor. In the year 1912 the congregation of the Hope Lutheran Church built a schoolhouse on the church lot and for a number of years school was conducted. Among the teachers in this school were Miss Erma Pempeit, Miss Gertrude Bischoff, Miss C. Bunge and Miss Suttinger. Due to war and various circumstances this school was closed and never again reopened. Confirmation classes and two weeks of daily Vacation Bible School now take its place. Alumni Paper--1962 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Officers and directors of the Delmont Alumni Association were elected following the dinner and program held Saturday, September 16, 1961. The election was preceded by a short business meeting at which time the majority of the group in attendance voted in favor of organizing an Alumni Association. The following people in the Delmont area were elected: Larry Adel, president; Elmer Misterek, vice president; Mrs. Fred Fink, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Walter Spease, recording secretary; and Mrs. Art Perman, treasurer. The board of directors are: Mrs. Arnold Fuerniss, Mrs. Ann Wieting, Richard Gunnare, R. A. Wegehaupt and Norbert Goehring. This group plans to meet every month and has also found it necessary to have several special meetings. MEMBERSHIP DUES SET AT $1.00 PER YEAR Delmont High School Alumni Association officers and directors met at the school building September 26, 1961. This was the association's first regularly scheduled meeting. Association dues were set at $1.00 for each alumni member per year. The dues year will be from September 1 to August 31. Delmont High School graduates may mail their dues to Mrs. Arthur Perman, association treasurer, Delmont, S.D. Projects to aid present school facilities and activities were discussed by the group. The association also plans to sponsor fund-raising events to support the project they decide to carry out. Graduates are invited to submit their suggestions to aid the Alumni Association. Send your one dollar dues to Mrs. Arthur Perman. BASKETBALL TEAMS IN THE STATE "B" TOURNAMENTS Many fine athletes have composed the basketball teams of Delmont High School. Delmont played in their first State B Basketball Tournament in 1930, and again in 1954. The 1930 squad was William Grosz, M. A. Hoellworth, Howard Jones, Merlin Marvin, Leslie Goetzinger, Emil Misterek, Alfred Fuerniss, Robert Bordner, and Coach, Prof. Wiseman. In 1954 Coach Jack LaSalle and this squad, Ronald Williams, Kay Besanson, Robert Gunnare, Lyle Schwaderer, Lyle Rames, James Wild, Dennis Pope, Richard Rames, Edward Weber, and Wayne Wunder, played at the State Tournament. D.H.S. ALUMNI FROM EIGHT STATES REPRESENTED AT SEPTEMBER, '61 DINNER Of the 173 graduates who attended the alumni dinner there were eight states represented. Listed are the states and numbers that were present, which included graduates and their spouses: Wyoming, 2; California, 1; Iowa, 8; Wisconsin, 4; Nebraska, 10; Minnesota, 7; Texas, 1; and South Dakota, 240. The class of 1953 had 13 of the 20 graduates present and the 1941 class had nine out of the 16 students. The first graduating class of Delmont High School, that of 1924, had two out of the five in attendance. The only class not represented was 1925. There are a total of 497 graduates from 1924 to 1961. ELECTED PRESIDENT At the April 24, 1962 meeting of the Delmont Commercial Club, Ronald Williams, member of the 1954 D.H.S. graduating class, was elected president of the Club. He is also Fire Chief of the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department at the present time. OVER 300 ATTEND ALUMNI DINNER, SEPTEMBER 16, 1961 Over three hundred alumni and their spouses attended the Alumni Dinner held September 16, 1961. The 6:00 o'clock dinner was planned and served by the Delmont American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Hall. All graduating classes except one were represented beginning with the year 1924, the first class to graduate from Delmont High School. The class of 1953 was recognized as having the greatest number in attendance. Mr. Larry Adel acted as master of ceremonies during the program following the dinner. Special music was furnished by ladies and men's quartets, and the "Math Music Makers," all D.H.S. graduates. Letters received from alumni unable to attend this meeting were read by Mrs. Arthur Perman, Mrs. Walter Spease and Mrs. Donald Gunnare. Superintendent of School, Gerald D. Cummins addressed the group and spoke briefly on present day school conditions and introduced members of the School Board, their wives, and members of the faculty. The alumni gathering was held in conjunction with the 1961 High School Homecoming and Delmont's Diamond Jubilee Observance. A parade consisting of more than 80 floats and bands was seen by a large crowd of people on September 15. The Homecoming football game was played that evening, with the days activities ending with a dance in the Legion Hall Ballroom. Alumni Paper 1966 FROM, THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, Once again a year has rolled by and we hardly know where it has gone. We're very happy to note that it marks the first constructive use of alumni funds as reported elsewhere in this paper. Having recently decided to finish two years of college for a B.S. Degree I have a renewed interest in education. I am more impressed than ever with the need for constantly upgrading our educational facilities. The $100 that we are able to donate is but a small amount when one considers that one text can cost $5.00 to $10.00. However, we are proud to know that enough of you cared to make this amount possible. In these accelerated times our heritage is sometimes forgotten-or certainly pushed into the background. By keeping our connections with the school that we once attended we are helping to keep the past alive. It must have been worthwhile, unless we would believe our own lives are a waster. So, believing that we need to keep our roots alive and healthy in order to keep the whole tree growing vigorously, let us nourish our Alumni Association with time and money. You have some very conscientious directors on the board who would like to please all of you. If there is something that you'd especially like to see done with alumni funds - see one of us. We very much want to hear what any of you have to say about Alumni Association plans. Please let us hear from you, either in person or by letter. Your voice is needed! Yours for a stronger Alumni Association, Sincerely, Phylis Brunken ALUMNI PICNIC SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Alumni Picnic is planned again in 1966, on August 6, in the evening at the Legion Hall. It will be potluck, bring a dish to pass, bread, silverware and plates for your family. Beverage and coffee will be furnished. Entertainment is planned for the evening. Dinner time is 6:00 p.m. Come and have a good time. Family is welcome. $100 DONATED TO SCHOOL LIBRARY On June 4, 1966 the elected Board of Directors and Officers met to discuss ways of spending Alumni Funds. After a lengthy discussion of several possible ideas that had been suggested to Board members it was decided that the best long term benefit to the most would be through the Library. A motion was made to give $100 to the person in charge of the school library in September, 1966; that person to spend the money to the best advantage of the school. The motion was passed unanimously. It was also agreed that the Board would furnish coffee and lemonade for the alumni picnic August 6. Members also noted a free-will offering being taken at the picnic to take care of hall rental and entertainment and thus help to conserve Alumni funds. Alumni Paper-1969 BASKETBALL 1926 Believing in old adage that a picture is worth 10,000 words your reporters sought out some old pictures. In the front page picture you see the five stalwart students who made up that first team. Also out for basketball in 1926 were: Emmett Pope, Claude Powers, Ted Schaeffer and George Jenny. In the district tournament Lee Williams won honorable mention for the all-district team and Leonard Brummel made the second C.M.D. team. Scanning some old Delmont Records, we found that fans were very unhappy over losing to Lake Andes that year. In a tilt with Parkston the team won 7-1 but later lost to Armour 21-6. They had a reason for losing though - the low ceiling blocked their shots and a slippery floor bothered them. Other teams that played in 1926 were Ravinia, Geddes, Tripp, Parkston, Armour and Lake Andes. In 1930-31 there were 32 Districts and eight regions. The regional tournament was held at Mitchell. Our team took the conference cup by defeating Lake Andes 23-19. In the 28th district tourney at Armour, Delmont beat Academy 34-14 and Geddes 22-15. In the final contest Delmont lost out to Platte, 35-23. This was largely due to Grosz's spraining an ankle and Marvin receiving a leg injury. Howard Jones was high point man. To quote the newspaper write-up, "Hoellworth was all over the floor and team Captain Bordner played his best game of the year." Fuerniss, Schild and Erinberg were subs. By 1954 the game had speeded up considerably and Delmont again turned out a championship team. The mighty team that year turned out a dandy record of twenty-two wins and eleven loses. In their bid for the regional championship they had fought against Platte in the first game and then beat out Fairfax to win the region. When they met Provo in the semi-finals Delmont's five lost out but ending up as the fourth strongest team in the State B was still a nice trophy for a small town like Delmont. WHERE THEY ALL WENT ... A survey of alumni addresses revealed some interesting facts about where they all went. Delmont graduates have scattered out to Okinawa, Guam, New Guinea, Germany, Vietnam, 34 states and 46 towns in South Dakota. Not a neighboring state, but California claims the largest number of our people with 80 listing that address. Many were homebodies as 83 stayed right around Delmont. The lure of the larger town is apparent with 23 in Sioux Falls, 10 at Rapid City and 28 in Mitchell. Parkston has 16, Armour 20, Tripp 14 and Wagner 12. Many still favor the midwest for Wisconsin and Minnesota have 28 of our graduates, Iowa has 22 and Nebraska 14. No reason can be found for the fact that your reporters could find only one graduate who is now in Vietnam. A further breakdown of towns in South Dakota shows the following: Pierre 2, Aberdeen 2, Letcher 1, Vermillion 4, Yankton 8, Spearfish 1, Sisseton 1, Conde 1, Salem 1, Mt. Vernon 1, Belie Fourche 1, Custer 3, Ethan 3, Chamberlain 3, St. Francis 1, Highmore 1, Aurora 1, Murdo 1, Kimball 2, Madison 1, Tyndall 1, Bridgewater 1, Lake Andes 2, Martin 1, Avon 2, Pickstown 2, Gregory 1, Olivet 1, Scotland 2, Springfield 7, Ipswich 1, Brookings 7, Lower Brule 2, Faulkton 1, Herrick 1, Winner 1, Brandon 2, Dimock 1, Mission 3, Alpena 1, Plankinton 1. States showing up in the addresses of our graduates are Wyoming 1, Kansas 4, Michigan 3, Washington 13, Missouri 2, Utah 1, New York 2, New Jersey 1, Wyoming 2, Massachusetts 2, New Mexico 1, Alaska 2, South Carolina 1, North Dakota 4, Colorado 10, Tennessee 2, Arkansas 1, Illinois 8, Indiana 3, Ohio 2, Florida 4, Oregon 7, Arizona 6, Texas 8, Georgia 1, Virginia 3, Montana 2, Oklahoma 1 and Louisiana 1. ALUMNI FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR BOOKS At a meeting in March, Alumni Association Officers and Directors discussed various suggestions for using funds that have accumulated from the collection of membership dues. After expenses of publishing the paper are deducted the treasury will have a surplus of $325.00. Inquiries to school teachers and superintendent revealed that the school's library was lacking in current reference works. So board members voted to give $325.00 to the school with the stipulation that it be used to purchase a set of Encyclopedia, Britannica and also Reader's Guide, if possible. It was the general feeling that the greatest number of students would benefit the longest time from this contribution. Also several of you have expressed your opinions that this would be a good way to spend our funds. Alumni Paper--1972 FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, I thought maybe those of you who were not here for the Alumni gathering in August, 1970 would like to hear a little bit about it. The weather cooperated beautifully, and there were approximately 400 registered for the banquet. The dinner was catered by the American Legion Auxiliary and was truly delicious. There was the usual good program and introduction of special guests. Election of officers was also held with the new president being yours truly; Walt Spease, Vice President; Ione Fideler, recording secretary; Helen Gunnare, corresponding secretary and treasurer. The board members are Herman Fuerniss, John F. Grosz, Jan Grosz, Delores Gunnare and Rudy Wegehaupt. After the banquet there was a street dance up town with two orchestras-Jan and her band playing popular and "old-time" music for us older ones to enjoy and the Welting boys and their combo playing for the younger set. They are a group of fine musicians and played rock and roll so that even I enjoyed it very much. Many who couldn't come for the banquet were in town for the evening to visit with old friends, and it went on until the wee small hours. We will surely have a hard time trying to come up with something better for the next get-together, which is scheduled for the first Saturday in August, 1975. Since our nation is celebrating our bi-centennial in 1976, we are toying with the idea of delaying it one year. Let us know how you feel about this. And don't forget we are happy to hear from you any time. Write and tell us your family news - this is the only way we have of keeping our newspaper really "newsy" and our file of addresses up-to-date. We also welcome any suggestions you'd care to offer in regard to the paper or the next Alumni gathering. Please remember to send in your dues. Many have paid part of them, many have paid in advance, but many have paid nothing at all. It's only $1 per year, you know, and we do need the support of everyone. Hope you all enjoy this issue. It's been great fun working it up, and of course a mad scramble to meet the deadline. (We were only one week late. Not bad for a beginner, eh?) Sincerely, Louise F. Grosz TO THE ALUMNI Clean Air; Wide Open Spaces, Friendly People. A chance for kids to see and be in nature all the time; Remember Delmont and your school days. Delmont is still here and still plugging along. But as everywhere, people are aging and some of our business people are looking forward to retiring but being self-employed and owning their own shops they come to the problem of selling. Many of you remember Lee Williams and his grocery store? Lee has been in business for about 25 years, put three boys through school and has always had a nice car to drive. Now he wants to sit with a grandchild on his knee. Fine, he has earned it. But there sets his store. Somebody could make one heck of a good living here in Delmont, enjoy some of that small town living and do their family a real favor by contacting Lee and getting the facts. Always keep in mind your home town has that good soft water with no additives, trouble free sewer system and some of the best hunting and fishing in the prairie country. We have four churches to serve your God, with the Catholic church and the Doctors and hospital within 15 minutes. Our taxes are 44 mills on a 60% value and good old Delmont High is as good as ever (no new school bonds). The city is under no bond issue and none in sight. Everything aside you can do yourself a big favor by being a businessman in Delmont. Or build that retirement home here. The land is real reasonable and available. Think Home Over! Yours, The Alumni Staff Alumni Paper--April 1973 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Delmont Grads: The response to our last Alumni Newsletter was most gratifying, and we say a hearty "thank you" for all the nice letters and checks received. We do have about fifty papers left and will be glad to send one out if you know of anyone who would like a copy, or would like one yourself. At the last board meeting we voted to present Delmont Independent School with a check for $300.00 to be used for library books, with the stipulation that new books be placed in the grade rooms as well as the high school library. There is always a need for new library material and we felt this the best way to benefit the most people. We thought it best, too, to have our next banquet in 1975, as originally scheduled rather than 1976. We will be sending out another long newsletter in 1974 - hopefully even better than the last issue. We will start working on it in January so when you are writing your Christmas mail try to find time for one more card and tell us your family news and correct address. And it's time to start making plans to attend the reunion in 1975. See you then. Sincerely, Louise E. Grosz Alumni News--1975 (Taken from The Delmont Record- Thursday, July 31, 1975) DELMONT HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI TO GATHER HERE SATURDAY FOR REUNION All Delmont High School Alumni will be gathering for a dinner and reunion on Saturday, August 2, 1975 at the Delmont High School Auditorium. There will be a Smorgasbord Dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. with the program following. A coffee hour is planned for early arrivals from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. During the program the welcome will be given by Louise Grosz the President of the Delmont Alumni Association, Mayor Ronald Williams and Supt. Glenn Schneider. There will be grace and a moment of silent prayer in memory of Delmont Alumni deceased. Mr. Fred S. Kaufman will provide the organ music for the evening. Dr. Norman Kurtz will be the featured speaker for the evening. Others on the program will be the men's quartet-Vernon Kraft, Ronald Gjoraas, Ronald Ehresmann and Loren Fauth. There will be a surprise from Chamberlain with Bob Loos and Phyllis Brunken in charge. Barb Guthmiller, Miss South Dakota of 1974 and the daughter of a Delmont High School Alumni, Esther (Ehresmann) Guthmiller, will also be part of the program. "Forced Into" will conclude the program of the evening. This group consists of Pam Bierwagen, Val Spease, Kenny Wieting and Curt Goehring. They will be accompanied by Wynell Wegehaupt, piano; Steve Fideler, drums and Bob Gill, guitar. Officers for the years 1970 to 1975 are President, Louise Grosz; Vice President, Walt Spease; Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer, Helen Gunnare; Recording Secretary, Ione Fideler and directors are Jan Grosz, Harlan Heib, Victor Goehring, Lois Batterman and Ronald Wieting. The association had a financial balance of $1,724.55 on hand as of July 21, 1975. Many of the reunion and dinner expenses will have to be paid from this balance. Alumni Paper--1977 FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, Hi, Delmont High Graduates. The Alumni Banquet was held August 2, 1975 with approximately 460 people attending. Election of officers was held with the following results: Richard Gunnare, president; Esther Guthmiller vice president; Barbara Geidel, corresponding secretary and treasurer; and Marlene Fink, recording secretary. The Board members are Victor Goehring, Harlan Hieb, Jan Grosz, Lois Batterman and Ronald Wieting. This committee has been busy for the last couple months checking addresses, getting information for the Alumni Newsletter that you are now reading. Any graduates that have change of address or news items concerning their families it would be appreciated by the committee if they could drop a line to the corresponding Secretary, as they would be used in the next newsletter. Plans are now being made for the next reunion and banquet. The first Saturday in August, 1980. It should be a bigger and better occasion than ever. So make plans to attend. This should be a wonderful opportunity to meet old friends and acquaintances. Please remember to send in your dues, it's only $1.00 per year. They are used for paying for the publishing, mailing and other expenses involved in getting this newsletter to the Alumni. In 1975 $300.00 was donated to the Delmont Public School Library Fund for books. Hope you all enjoy this issue, anyone with good ideas how to make this a better newsletter for 1980 issue, it would certainly be appreciated by the committee. Sincerely, Richard Gunnare OFFICERS FOR NEW TERM President - Richard Gunnare Vice President - Esther Guthmiller Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer - Barb Geidel(as Barb and Leonard are moving to Rapid City, please send news and dues to Marlyne Fink.) Recording Secretary - Marlyne Fink Directors are: Jan Grosz, Harlan Hieb, Vic Goehring, Lois Batterman, and Ron Wieting. DUES Everybody has been asking what they owe for dues, well on the square where your address is, there is an amount written in with pen. That's just yours, nobody else's ... and with the price of stamps and paper we sure could use all you send ... so please while you are reading this, send us a little, don't clap, throw money ! AN INTERESTING NOTE Esther Ehresmann '43 is the mother of two gals who are talented besides being good looking. Barb was Miss South Dakota in 1974. (Those of you who attended the 1975 banquet will remember that she was part of our program). And along came Beth as Miss South Dakota in 1976. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Delmont High School Alumni Association Balance on hand, July 21, 1975 $1,724.55 Total deposit to August 18, 1975 $1,611.00 Total Balance and Income $3,335.55 Disbursements The Delmont Record, 8 page Newsletter, Program, 17 tag boards, Alumni Notice 314.56 Delmont Lumber Co, screen and plyboard 10.14 Ione Fideler, Banquet items 17.48 Gary's Market, paper, table covering, peanuts and mints 59.26 Pizzeria Cafe, Parkston, 462 plates @$3.00 1,386.00 3 Notes Plus, Musical Group 200.00 Fred Kaufman, organ music 20.00 Leon Steege, Services 20.00 Delmont School, 2 Changeable Letter Boards 216.00 Total Disbursements $2,243.44 Balance on hand August 18, 1975 $1,092.11 Balance on hand November 18, 1975 $743.64 Balance on hand at time of paper 792.64 Alumni Paper--May 1979 FROM THE PRESIDENT: Dear Friends: The Delmont Alumni Committee is busy trying to prepare a short newsletter to be sent to all graduates. Mainly to remind everyone of the next reunion and banquet to be held Saturday, August 2, 1980. So if possible plan your vacations at that time. The committee after making several attempts to get together for a planning meeting which was disrupted by severe cold weather, snowstorms and other commitments managed to meet April 2, 1979. Those present were Marlene Fink, Recording Secretary and Treasurer; and Vice President Esther Guthmiller. Barbara Goehring moved to Rapid City, so Marlene took on her job as corresponding secretary. Also attending were board members Vic Goehring, Harlan Hieb, Lois Batterman, Jan Grosz, Richard Gunnare and wife, Darlene. Ron Wieting moved to his new job at Colton, S.D., so was unable to attend. Please send your dues to Marlene Fink, treasurer and corresponding secretary, also any news or changes of addresses. Dues are used to pay for publishing, mailing and other expenses involved in getting the newsletter out to alumni members. Money left over will be used for purchasing books or equipment needed by the school. Hoping to see you all at the next reunion. Sincerely, Richard Gunnare DELMONT TENNIS COURTS ARE COMPLETED Our tennis court was finally completed last year and naturally a couple of basketball hoops went along with the project. The site picked was the acreage across from the Steven sisters, to the east. This year we are working towards getting picnic shelters and trees planted. Delmont will then have another park. At least our kids can't complain of nothing to do in the summer. What with the baseball program that involves all the boys; the softball program, sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary, includes practically all the girls. The golf association has really been aggressive these past few years; planting trees, putting up sheds to house the golfing carts and they changed some of the greens (from easy to difficult) and maybe one day will have 18 holes instead of nine. Now tennis has joined all these sports for things to do in the summer. The "pit" was the best place to swim and fish but had to be closed down on account of if anybody drowned the owners could be wiped clean. It's been tossed around about a life guard on weekends but so far that is as far as it has gone. KINDERGARTEN MOVES TO NEW LOCATION Our kindergarten kids have been on the move for the last couple years. They were in the basement of the Methodist Church for years, when the Fire Marshall showed up on the scene and declared the basement unsafe for further occupancy, due to inadequate fire escapes. In '77 they moved into Jan's Studio, which used to be part of Hand's Furniture Store. Since school year '77 and '78,'78 and '79 they have occupied the old bank building. This building was vacated when First State moved to their new location down the block, where Misterek Hardware used to be. The bank building was sold to the city, so we could keep all records, etc., under one roof and also will continue to base the kindergarten if the school board so desires. -o- What kind of entertainment would you like to see at the 1980 alumni banquet and party? The officers and directors are all ears and ready for suggestions. -o- If you move won't you please send us your change of address. We have a tough time finding addresses once in a while and will have to take your name off the list (or put you on top of it) if we don't know. PURCHASES ARE MADE BY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association always likes to purchase something for the school when we feel we have ample funds. In November of 1977, a meeting was held with the Superintendent and Principal. Out of this meeting we learned the science department could use another microscope. So a new K-54 microscope was purchased which I understand is a real good one. A portable microphone was an item that would be nice to have also. But luck was with us, the old one was brought, repaired, new batteries bought, all for a total of $36.45, a lot less than a new one. The microphone for the new speakers in the gym was not working right so that was also repaired. We also heard from teachers and pupils that many of the classrooms lacked clocks, so clocks were purchased. All of this came to a total of $449.56. So that is where some of your dues dollars go, along with printing and postage of the newsletter and other small purchases now and then. Alumni Paper--1983 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Alumni, I want to say hello and the very best to all of you. I would like to thank all of the alumni officers for contributing their time and efforts in helping put together this newsletter. I thank all the alumni who corresponded with us to update addresses and family news. At the last alumni reunion it was voted on to have the next reunion in 1986. The majority of the alumni officers have voted to have the reunion on August 3, 1985 on five year intervals as we have had in the past. The main reason for this decision is that the officers are the work force behind the reunion and we feel that the reunion, along with the centennial, would not allow much time for the officers to enjoy themselves. Too much is just too much. We want to invite you to put the reunion in 1985 in your schedules and make the next reunion as successful as the past reunions. On February 12, 1980 the Delmont school purchased a TRS-80 computer for the math department. To date there are an additional five computers, three disc drives and printer. There are additional computers and equipment planned to be added to the business department in the near future. Enrollment for 1981 and 1982 was high school 42 and K-8th 76. Enrollment for 1982 and 1983 was high school 40 and K-8th 70. Enrollment for 1983 and 1984 was high school 40 and K-8th 72. June 3, 1984 Ronda Ehresmann received the four year high school perfect attendance award. May 19, 1983 Brad Ehresmann received the four year high school perfect attendance award. A special thanks to all the people who are not named but help in all the different aspects of things included in alumni reunions. Ron Ehresmann FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS The school year of 1980 brought a new dimension to DHS. That was the year the first in a series of exchange students began attending our school. The exchange students have been well received by the DHS students as well as the community. They have given us a better understanding of their culture and way of life. The students pay all their own expenses and furnish their own clothing. The host family provides room and board. The first student was Ricardo Barillas Trennert from Retalhuelue, Guat., S.A. The host family for Ric was Paul and Marlyne Fink. Tsutomu Fukushima (Stu) was the student for 1981-82. Stu came from Tokyo, Japan. Paul and Marlyne Fink were also the host family for Stu. The school year of 1982-83 brought two students to our school, a boy and a girl. Luis Henrique Lamberti came from Sorocaba S.P. Brazil. Dale and Lorna Weisser were the hosts for Luis. Harlan and Marcia Hieb hosted Adriana Alvardo, our first girl. Adriana's home is Col. Del. Valle, Mexico. This year Wayne and Judy Fauth are hosting Shinichi Kashihara (Shin) from Memanbetsu, Japan. Sergio Cantu spent the second semester at DHS, coming in January and staying until the middle of June. Sergio was in the junior class while here, so is not listed among the graduates. Neil and Wanda Anderson were his hosts. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Alumni Association officers include Ron Ehresmann, president; Don Schmidt, vice president; Carol Schmidt, recording secretary; Marlene Fink, correspondent, secretary and treasurer; and Marvin Ebright, Terry Freier, Terry Grosz, Gib Brosz and Mary Brosz, directors.. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Delmont High School Alumni Association Balance on hand, March 3, 1977 $792.64 Total deposit to December 31, 1983 6,127.25 Total Balance and Income $6,919.89 Disbursements Delmont Record, newsletters, programs, tickets, advertising, rubber stamps, etc 675.78 Postmaster, postage, post cards 295.80 First State Bank, 200 checks 3.00 First State Bank, cash, reunion 100.00 Delmont Independent School District, microscope, microphone, rep. microphone, 4 clocks, speak and read, Little Professor 649.55 McLeods, 400 name tags 12.30 Scoblic Stationers, 200 name tags 6.15 Jon Michaels Band (Disco on Wheels) 285.00 Schillings Cafe Parkston, 575 plates at $4, nuts, mints, tax 2,441.25 John (Jack) Terrill, services for reunion 30.00 Eugene Beehler, helium for balloons 23.64 Julie Brenner, balloons, streamers, etc 98.96 Duraclean Service, clean and fireproof stage curtains 392.70 Mel's Sound Service, repair speaker system, mike and boom 137.95 Total Disbursements $5,152.08 Balance on hand, December 31, 1983 $1,767.81 1985 All School Reunion by Randy Dockendorf They came together from all corners of the nation and all walks of life, but the 585 persons who gathered in the Delmont High School gymnasium last Saturday night shared a common bond - their roots shared in the same building and community. Like a cross section of America itself, the generations were spanned as the proud graduates of Delmont High School gathered for that once in five years family affair known as the "all school reunion." A feeling of family, spirit, and fond memories were shared by the group whether the individuals were one of the school's first or most recent graduates, whether they lived in Delmont all of their lives or were back just for a visit. The reunion had actually started that afternoon with tours of the school and the display of memorabilia and centennial souvenirs. The evening featured a smorgasbord dinner served by Allen Schilling of Parkston. The program opened with a welcome by alumni president Ron Ehresmann and superintendent Gary Heitz. Grace was offered by the men's quartet of Loren Fauth, Vern Kraft, Ron Gjoraas, and Ron Ehresmann, and pianist Ronda Kantask. The quartet has sung at every Delmont High School reunion. A moment of silent prayer was observed in memory of the deceased alumni. The business meeting was conducted and included the approval of the minutes and the approval of the slate of officers for 1985-90. The outgoing Alumni Association officers for 1980-85 are Ron Ehresmann, president; Don Schmidt, vice-president; Carol Schmidt, recording secretary; Marlyne Fink, corresponding secretary; and Gilbert Brosz, Terry Freier, Mary Brosz, Terry Grosz, and Marvin Ebright, directors. Incoming officers for 1985-90 are Sherman Fuerniss, president; Owen Goehring, vice-president; Helen Gunnare, recording secretary; Val Schwaderer, corresponding secretary: and Helen Fuerniss, Sally Harrington, Richard Strid, Jan Grosz, and Edgar Goehring, directors. The guest speaker for the evening was Chief Petty Officer Mark Stolz. a member of the Class of 1968 who has completed a 25,000 trip to the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy. Stolz told the audience that the past is like a cancelled check which is gone forever. The future is like a promissory note, he added, and the present is cash. "How are we going to spend it?" he asked. Stolz shared many memories from his high school days, which he called both exciting and frightening. His memories included sports, dances, bonfires, holidays and the change of seasons, driving around with friends, graduation day, and reflections on the times gone by and what has been accomplished during the past 17 years. Alumni reunions are enjoyable for Stolz, who finds that Delmont High School has changed. He added that alumni reunions are not made by one person but they everyone together makes it special. He expressed his appreciation to the workers who made the reunion a reality, and he challenged his fellow graduates to "try to become the persons that we were meant to be." The oldest graduates in attendance, Elmer Misterek and Mrs. Bill (Minerva) Serr, came from the Class of 1928. They were recognized and presented with the flower centerpieces. Terry Grosz and Joel Baier served as masters of Ceremonies for the next segment of the program. The MC's presented "Trivial Pursuit" in DHS style as the school has graduated five sets of twins, one set of triplets, and an exchange student from Japan, about 6,500 miles away. Entertainment was provided by the girls' quartet of Michelle Peters, Tammy Batterman, Tammy Kraft, and Sheri Peters. A surprise musical selection was presented, by Phyllis Brunken and her daughter, Laurie, with pianist Jack Muller, who also sang. The men's quartet sang several selections and closed with "How Great Thou Art." The Delmont High School cheerleaders led the audience in a cheer and the school song. The "A" team cheerleaders in attendance were Peggy Fuerniss and Kristi Wenzel while the "B" team cheerleaders are Tonia Batterman, Wynell Bietz, Kathy Grabarczyk, and Shonna Permann. All former cheerleaders were asked to come on stage. The alumni were issued an invitation to return for the Delmont centennial in 1986. The program was closed with the national anthem the "Star Spangled Banner," led by Jan Grosz on the trumpet and Val Schwaderer on the piano. The evening didn't end with the banquet. The activity then moved outdoors with the street dance (on Main Street) featuring the "Variations." The Centennial Fundraising Committee served coffee beginning at 10:00 p.m. and followed it up with a breakfast beginning at 11:00 p.m. Both were held in the Legion Hall basement with the proceeds going towards centennial expenses. Centennial souvenir items were also on sale. All School Reunion, August 1980 Right to Left: Loren Fauth, Vernon Kraft, Ron Gjoraas, Ron Ehresmann All School Reunion, August 1980. Speaker, Louis Nelson. All School Reunion Street Dance, August 1980 All School Reunion, August 1980 All School Reunion, August 1985 All School Reunion, August 1985 Delmont School, August 1985. Some 600 were at the All School Reunion Banquet, 1985. Reunion Banquet tickets on sale, August 1985. Terry Freier, Marlene Fink. All School Reunion, August 1985 All School Reunion, August 1985. Phyllis Brunken and daughter. All School Reunion, August, 1985. Mark Stolz, Guest Speaker All School Reunion Cheerleaders, August 1985. Left to Right: Peggy Fuerniss, Kristi Wenzel, Wynell Bietz, Lori Grabarczyk, Tonia Batterman, Shona Permann. All School Reunion, August 1985. Sherri Peters, Michelle Peters, Tammy Kraft, Tammy Batterman All School Reunion, August 1985. Left to Right: Ron Gjoraas, Vern Kraft, Loren Fauth, Ron Ehresmann. Delmont Track Team State Champs Taken from The Delmont Record, May 30, 1974 The Delmont Track Team coached by Gene Hagerty captured the State Class B track championship in Rapid City on Saturday (May 25) with a total of 33 points. The nearest rival was Baltic with 22 points. Five Delmont track members took part. They were Carey Buhler, Merlin Goehring, Dave Jerke, John Fink and Rory Sherman. Carey Buhler also placed a lasting record for himself in South Dakota track history. Carey became the only second state track meet athlete ever to win three titles in two consecutive years. The only other one to do it was a Washington High student of Sioux Falls in 1927 and 1928. Carey won first place in the 880 in 1:58.7, mile in 4:28.9 and the two mile in 9:52.2. To finish off the first place in the two day schedule, Carey was the final runner of the two-mile relay team that set a new state track meet record of 8:12.9. This was 30 seconds shorter than the previous record that stood at 8:42.8. The other three runners in the relay were John Fink, Merlin Goehring and Dave Jerke. The medley relay team placed second with a time of 3:43.1. Runners were Rory Sherman, Merlin Goehring, John Fink and Dave Jerke. Merlin Goehring placed 5th in the discus with a throw of 131.4, Dave Jerke placed 7th in the 440 with a time of 53.1 and Merlin Goehring placed 8th in the shot put with a throw of 457. A caravan of Delmont supporters met the State Champs on their way home from Rapid City nine miles west of Delmont and escorted them home Sunday afternoon. A dinner was served in the high school in honor of the champs at 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening after the team returned from the state meet a short program was given honoring the state winners, and other members of the Delmont Boys and Girls track. Giving short talks at the recognition Sunday night were Val Spease and Nya Buhler members of the girls track team; Gary Schelske, president of the Community Club; Ron Williams, Mayor; Glen Schneider, Supt.; Herb Bierwagen, School Board representative, and Coach Hagerty, who will be presented with a plaque in behalf of the track team. Hagerty also said, "I am so proud of them (the team) I can't find words - Our goal was State Track Meet." Team members Dave Jerke, Merlin Goehring, Carey Buhler and Rory Sherman also spoke. As soon as the district basketball tournament was over, eleven young men hit the road to start training for track. Running up to ten miles a day, it didn't take long for the runners to get in shape. Running in the cold and rain some quit and some were tempted to quit, but the State Class B Team Trophy was in sight, so the team set their sights on that trophy. Each week the team got better. Although bringing home up to four trophies a meet, the coach made the guys run farther and run faster. Comments: Coach Gene Hagerty - I am really honored for having such a fine group of young men to work with. This years track team is probably the greatest group of individuals I will ever have the honor of coaching. A tremendous job done by so few! Taken from The Delmont Record - December 1, 1977 The Delmont Girls basketball team ended their season as the regional runners-up last week as the defending regional champs, Stickney, beat the Wildcats 45 to 32. Delmont took an early lead in the game with a 10 to 6 lead at the first quarter but the Stickney group led at the end of the other three stops. The Delmont girls had a season record of 18 to 4. Delmont won its way to the finals by winning over Burke 47 to 32. Members of the Girls Basketball Team include: Karen Fink, Deb Klassen, Becky Fideler, Lisa Reischl, Cheryl Schmidt, Beth Buhler, Robyn Kurtz, Kathy Fideler, Sandy Wunder, Wanda Bietz, Jody Wunder, and Gall Buhler. The Wildcats were coached by Mike Steinhoff with Donn Stotesbery as the assistant coach. Delmont School. All School Picture. Taken 1911 or 1912. Grades Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth, 1913. Back Row, Left to Right: Lena Gremmert, Ella Brietbach, Marie Herford, Emma Grosz, Gertrude Hand, Luella Trickler, Lela Bundy, Leah Hertz, Marcelete Lenehan, Lucile Doyle, Mildred Shaw, Viola Haish and Viola Millay (Teacher) Miss Tiederrich (Liddly Weinke). Middle Row: Martin Reiffel, Everhart Wieland, Bob Wieland, Henry Trickler, Elroy Milloy, Charlie Carr, Art Fideler, John Smith, Gene Brietbach, Art Trickler, Herbert Hartz, Vernon Pope. Front Row: Art Litz, Bill Anderst, George Trickler, Ralph Lenehan, Crossmer, Forest Akers. Delmont School Children The Old School comes down Third and Fourth Grades, April 19, 1937. Miss Orr, Teacher. Front Row: Lorraine Kurtz, Delores Stotz, Ruby Mokros, Ramona Gremmert, Edna Fode, Lucene Peters. Second Row: Milbert Lehrkamp, Layton Kusler, Martin Laufer, Von Goehring, Dick Halton, Curtis Hardyck. Third Row: Edna Wegehaupt, Donald Sidle, Donald Peters, Donald Maxwell, Ivan Stotz, Elmer Grade, Betty Andachter. Seventh and Eighth Grades, May 1941. Teacher, A. G. Britton. First Row: Ernest Drefs, Ramona Gremmert, Paul Laufer. Second Row: Lorraine Kurtz, Esther Fode, Wilma Faller, Edna Wegehaupt, Betty Andachter. Ann Kilbur, LaVerna Lindeman. Third Row: Bob Robbennolt, Donald Peters, Elmer Grade, Gene Stotz, Ivan Stoltz, Don Maxwell, Gene Drefs, Gayle Iverson. Senior Skip Day, Delmont High, 1943. Spent in Mitchell, SD. Back, Left to Right: Orville Rohlck, Wilber Pippert, Chester Williams, Douglas Ewing, Glenn Baier, Roland Will. Middle, Left to Right: Victor Williams, Glenabeth Iverson, Marjory Buhler, Ruby Ehresmann, Christine Stadleman, Anna Mae Gunnare, Wilma Mokros and Ruth Bartel. Front Row: Wilma Horst and Esther Ehresmann. Delmont High School Boy's Basketball, 1931. Top: Howard Jones, Merlin Marvin. Middle: Ted Schild, Coach Arthur Barth, Alfred Fuerniss. Front: Mulroney, "Babe" Hoellworth, Herman Eirinberg, Robert Bordner, and Bill Grosz. 1931 Delmont High School Girl's Basketball. Second Row, Left to Right: Ann Getz, Gladys Bellmer, Coach Arthur Barth, Cordelia Schild, Helen Spease. Seated, Left to Right: Ruth Fode, Evelyn Bordner, Edith Williams, Leona Frasch. Delmont High School, 1937 Back Row from Left: Katherine King, Francis Krenztler, Alice Bordner. Middle Row from Left: Lukea Battermann, Gertrude Misterek, Agnes Brost. Front Row from Left: Shirley Berry, Charlotte Weiland, Ella Singer. 1926 Basketball Team. Left to Right: Leonard Brummel, Elmer Misterek, Coach Hoidohl in back, Reinhold Brenner, Lee Williams, Louis Nelson. 1927 Delmont Basketball Team. Back Row from Left: George Weathoshalt, Alvin Stahlecker, Coach Hoidohl, Leslie Goetzinger, Elmer Misterek. Front Row from Left: George Shadle (Jenney), Ben Weber, Reinhold Brenner, Leonard Brummel, Emil Misterek. Teachers and The Years They Taught J. O. Davis, 1923-1925 Florence Bidwell, 1923-1924 Annabell Stien, 1923-1924 Lula Birchfield, 1923-1924 Edna Clary, 1923-1926 Clarabell Harting, 1923-1924 Jensina Thompson, 1923-1928 Larretta Smith, 1923-1924 Gee. E. Hoover, 1924-1925 Helen Rogers, 1924-1925 T. H. Hoidohl, 1925-1928 D. L. Haber, 1925-1926 Eva Gelfellan, 1925-1928 R. R. Rishoi, 1926-1928 Mary Sundstrom, 1926-1927 Evelyn Maca, 1927-1929 Percy Wiseman, 1928-1930 Marine Miller, 1928-1929 Lucille Doyle, 1928-1932 Gert Misterek, 1928-1930; 1932-1933 Elizabeth Ellwein, 1929-1930 Anna M. Goetz, 1929-1931 Laura Mankey, 1929-1930 John Vrengdenhil, 1930-1932 Paul Fillmore, 1930-1931 Art Barith, 1930-1931 V. R. Farrell. 1931-1933 Madeline Krengler, 1931-1934 Fern Patterson, 1931-1935 LaRue Schmidt, 1932-1934 P. M. Hutton, 1933-1939 Minerva Bornder, 1933-1935 Catherine Cress, 1934-1935 Hutton Hendrickson, 1934-1935 Don W. Shuster, 1935-1938 Eleonor Ewing, 1935-1937 Marvin Kenzler, 1935-1936 Aileen Bluhn, 1935-1938 Emary Herring, 1935-1936 Rolland Simmons, 1936-1938 Lois Orr, 1936-1937 Mary Martin, 1936-1937 Edith Hagen, 1937-1939 Frances Sorenson, 1937-1938 Irene Noll, 1937-3940 Wendell McCain, 1938-1942 Edward Streckerz, 1938-1940 Elsie Reinschmidt, 1938-1941 Leone Palmquist, 1939-1941 M. H. Miller, 1939-1941 Jean Cajp, 1939-1940 Minnette Backus, 1940-1942 Glenn Britten, 1940-1941 Shirlee John, 1940-1942 R. W. Monfore, 1941-1944 Rex Jordeth, 1941-1942 Irene Lammle, 1941-1942 Ana Pederson, 1941-1942 Jeane Abell, 1942-1943 Lucelle Fuller, 1942-1943 J. W. Grether, 1942-1945 Corneluis Grand, 1942-1943 Ruth Putnam, 1942-1943 Norma Schmidt, 1942-1943 Mrs. E. H. Boon, 1942-1943 Charlotte Hagen, 1942-1943 Doris Hinckly, 1943-1944 Mrs. R. S. Voyles, 1943-1945 Hazel Heiman, 1943-1945 Pearl Baldwin, 1943-1944 W. A. Pirner, 1943-1944 D. B. Hansen, 1944-1945 R. M. Unden, 1944-1945 Clara Krause, 1944-1945 Harriet Nadeniceh, 1944-1946 Stella Watwood, 1944-1948 Carlyn Anderson, 1944-1950 B. L. Lagerwell, 1945-1949 Glen Fauss, 1945-1947 Mrs. J. W. Grether, 1945-1946 Mrs. Lagerwell, 1945-1946 Norma Woelz, 1945-1946 Irene Hanten, 1945-1947 Delbert Fitzler, 1946-1947 Mrs. M. Klatt, 1946-1947 Mary Cooper, 1946-1947 James Jurrens, 1947-1951 Melba Heller, 1947-1948 Vilet Schimke, 1947-1948 Olinda Brenner, 1947-1952; 1954 -1955 Alice Bailey, 1947-1948 Max Paulson, 1948-1949 Mrs. Paulson, 1948-1949 Miss Brotherson, 1948-1950 Mrs. Ethel Anderson, 1948 Gee. Slavick, 1949-1953 Louis Rames, 1949-1955 Joanne Gehan, 1949-1951 Winnie Robbennolt, 1949-1960 Evelyn Freier, 1950-1952 Lawrence Wurm, 1950-1951 Viola Gross, 1951-1952 Ben Nepodel, 1951-1957 Gerald Hickey, 1951-1952 Betty Nepodel, 1951-1956 Richard Forman, 1952-1953 Petty Sterner, 1952-1953 Mrs. R. Forman, 1952-1953 Marcile Bertus, 1952-1953 Jack LaSalle, 1953-1954 Ken Wurtz, 1953-1956 Norb Schmidt, 1953-1955 M. Roduner, 1953-1954 Mrs. La Salle, 1953-1954 Gorden Daily, 1954-1955 Dona Walter, 1954-1955 Marelyn Carpenter, 1954-1955 Roland Lutz, 1955-1956 Elizabeth Clark, 1955-1957 Bill Fitzemeier, 1955-1958 M. Stoebner, 1955-1956 Mrs. H. Johnson, 1955-1958 Charles Morlow, 1956-1957 Newton Potter, 1956-1958 Mrs. Wm. Serr, 1956-1957 Michael Kasberg, 1957-1959 Herman Petzolt, 1958-1962 Wayne Baher, 1958-1963 Bernard Stepina, 1958-1959 Duane Helgelien, 1958-1959 Miss L. Baker, 1958-1960 Don Peters, 1958-1959 Gerald Cummins, 1959-1965 Orson Gray, 1959-1964 Wayne Remme, 1959-1962 Donna Ptak, 1959-1962 Norma Kokesh, 1959-1962 Maureen De Norma, 1959-1960 Dennis Gardner, 1960-1963 Jaeque Baker, 1960-1961 Dale Varuska, 1960-1961 DeLyle Dvorak, 1961-1962 James Gramm, 1961-1962 Marlyn Fredericksen, 1962-1964 Robert Hanson, 1962-1966 Dale Liggett, 1962-1963 Hannah Reier, 1962-1967 Merle Hanson, 1962-1963 John P. Courier, 1963-1965 Ray Albin, 1963-1964 Elizabeth Lewis, 1963-1966 Lorena Jerke, 1963-1983 Judy Fauth, 1963-1966 Richard Donovan, 1964-1966 Wayne Stein, 1964-1966 Larry Glidewell, 1964-1965 Donald Peckham, 1965-1966 Crystal Peckham, 1965-1966 Wayne Fauth, 1965-1966 Tom Magera, 1965-1966 Ken Hansman, 1966-1968 Dale Sullivan, 1966-1968 Wayne Bentz, 1966-1967 Roy Cerny, 1966-1968 Dale Ferwerda, 1966-1968 Jac Friesen, 1966-1968 Gale Inglett, 1966-1967 Tom Sandvich. 1966-1967 Etta Hoff, 1966-1973 Jack McNeil, 1967-1968 Ed Gill, 1967-1983 Betty McNeil, 1967-1968 Janice Dierks, 1967-1968 Geo Honomichl, 1967-1968 Virginia Lipelt, 1967-1974 Roland Nepodol, 1968-1970 Pattie Nepodol, 1968-1970 Rodney Jones, 1968-1969 Bill Chase, 1968-1970 Carol Chase, 1968-1970 Elsie Heisinger, 1968-1972 Marge Husman, 1968-1969 Roger Haley, 1968-1969 Nancy Carter, 1968-1970 Carol Kempler, 1968-1970 Chas. Schramm, 1969-1970 Eugene Hagerty, 1969-1975 Anthony Marello, 1969-1970 Deward Millsap, 1970-1971 Vic Kennedy, 1970-1971 Raskeland, 1970-1971 James Honomichl, 1970-1974 Dan Keith, 1970-1976 Vern Kraft, 1970-1974 Glenn Schneider, 1971-1976 John Biegier, 1971-1973 Dorotha Blaha, 1971-1972 Clara Metzger, 1971-1977 Joanne Haakenson, 1972-1973 Barbara Hamblet, 1972-1975 David Beckman, 1974-1978 Marcia Hall, 1974-1976 Lois Storm, 1974-1976 Charlotte Frederich, 1969-1978 Pauline Gill, 19 -1984 Marilyn Nelson, 19 -1978 Lynn Hemen, 1974-1975 Kathy Ewing, 1975-1978 Judy Adams, 1974-1975 Harold Hosek, 1974-1975 Pat Nelson, 1974-1975 Mike Steinhoff, 1975-1979 Kathy Steinhoff, 1975-1979 Alvin Mayer, 1976-1978 Fred Rose, 1978-1979 JoAnn Wegehaupt, 1975-1981 Archie Brecht, 1976-1977 Fred Grimme, 1977-1979 Larry Phillips, 1979-1981 Pat Dowd, 1977-1983 Vera Miller, 1983-1985 Cindy Hendrick, 1976-1978 Marry Gillick, 1976-1978 Donna Stotesberry, 1976-1978 Nyla Wobig, 1976-1978 Guy Archer, 1976-1977 Jeff Durst, 1977-1978 Joyce King, 1977-1978 Judy Coulter, 1978-1980 Marlene Kotab, 1978-1984 Debera Rothenberger, 1978-1979 Tama Backlund, 1978-1979 Julie Dent, 1978-1980 Patricia Benson, 1979-1980 Glendine Heinert, 1979- Larry Leeds, 1979-1981 Elizabeth Lewis, 1979-1980 Francis Loneman, 1980-1982 Alice Loneman, 1980-1982 Guy Archer, 1979-1980 Barb Dozark, 1979- Dale Enkers, 1980-1981 William Timmerman, 1980-1981 Karen Higham, 1980-1982 Deb Schelske, 1980-1982 Ed Belanger, 1980-1981 Nola Redd, 1980-1983 Vic Erlacher, 1981-1985 Charles Sundling, 1981-1985 Jan Mitchell, 1981- Virginia Mitchell, 1981- Les Gunnare, 1981- John Weidenbach, 1981-1984 William Schroll, 1983- Sharon Novak, 1982-1984 Robert Robley, 1982-1983 Sally Harrington, 1982- Pam Thompson, 1983-1984 Barbara Nebelsick, 1983-1984 Todd Wendt, 1983-1984 Janice Boschker, 1984- Gayle Cooper, 1984- Carol Guthmiller, 1984-1985 Marge Mathers, 1984- Kim Paulsen, 1984- Theresa Matson, 1984- Loren Matson, 1984- Kim Erikson, 1985- Gary Heitz, 1985- Allan Alexander, 1985- Randal Pence, 1985- History of Gunnare School We, eighth grade girls, met with Mrs. Anna Gunnare, Miss Martha Harris and Mrs. John Holton, who sat in for John Holton, to get the history of our school. In 1898 there were two schools in Choteau Creek township. The Barnholdt school was the first school in this area. Jane Siders was the teacher in 1900. The population increased to the extent that it was necessary to divide the school into the Beck School and the Strid School. The Barnholdt School was mid-way between the Beck School and the Strid School. The Barnholdt School became the Beck School was moved one mile south. Two acres of land was purchased for $100.00 from Peter Strid for the new school grounds, which is located one mile north of the former school. The new school was erected in 1910. The school number was changed from Choteau Creek #2 to #5, July 1, 1956. The tax list is still under Choteau Creek #2. The Barnholdt School House is the front part of the house formerly occupied by Olaf Gunnares' on their present farm. The adjourned meeting of the electors was called to discuss the question of whether we should Bond the District or borrow money from the Bank to build the new school house. It was moved and seconded that the Board be instructed to proceed at once to ascertain upon what terms building material may be purchased for the construction of the school building in Choteau Creek No. 2 according to the plans and specifications here before adopted, and also to confer with carpenters, for erecting the same, by contract, or by day labor. Moved and seconded that the clerk be instructed to recall the advertisement for bids, from the paper. Moved and seconded that we revise the Plans adopted and place a large door in the center of the west end instead of one in the south side, and a window in the north side of the room. Moved and seconded to substitute, that the plans be revised, and place a door in each end of the hall and a window in the north side of the School room. Substitute lost. Moved and seconded that the action of the Board be endorsed in the matter of putting an appraisement on the old school site, and that the Clerk be instructed to inform Mrs. Janda that the lot is for sale for $55.00. Moved and seconded to adjourn to meet at Mr. Nelson's on August 5, 1910. Carried J. D. Harris, Clerk The cost of the school building was $1,294. The cost of the equipment was $500. The salary of the first teacher, Bertha Wenzlaff was $49.50. The salary of the third teacher, Abbie Nelson was $54.00. The salary of the fifth teacher was $50.00. The salary for the seventh teacher was $48.48. The salary of the eleventh teacher was $95.00. The new school was not opened until October of 1910. There were 39 pupils who attended that year. They are as follows: Lida Nelson Lawrence Hellyer Katie Holton John Robbennolt Marion White Ethel King Dora Strid Winnie Robbennolt John Jordt Ralph Taylor Lilly Nelson Luella Trickler Lillian Jordt George Trickler Bertha Rholck Arthur Trickler Edna Rholck Dorothy Strid Opal Nelson Floyd Hellyer Edwin Jordt Henery Trickler Amanda Nelson Charlie Berry Mary Taylor Elsie Berry Nora Holton Harvey Berry Willie Holton Ethel Nelson Leroy Taylor George Rainy Goldie Hellyer Clyde Jones Ray Robbennolt Anna Rholck Johnnie Holton Martin Schitz Ruth Taylor Teacher-Bertha Wenzlaff Choteau Creek #9 School Students of Choteau Creek #9, 1914 Choteau Creek #9. Alma Ehresman, Mary Weisser, Emma Fuerniss, Hulda Ehresmann, Bertha Fuerniss, Gladyse Uecker, Almma Erck, Mable Uecker, Emma Bartunek, Ida Russel, Teacher, Margerette Schultz, Frieda Ehresmann, Mary Ehresmann, Alvina Bortunek, Ida Fischer, Pearl Uecker. Choteau Creek #9 The following events are taken from the Clerks record Book of Choteau Creek #9 School. On June 11, 1915 it was decided to purchase one acre of land for $75 from Charles Uecker to build a new school. (The old school was too small and the board wanted to relocate the school in the middle of the district. The old small school is now the Claude Powers house where they live today.) On July 1915 the old school was sold for $137.50. Other articles sold for: Coal House $12.00 Organ 1.25 Desk and Chair 2.50 Stove 1.00 Fence 5.50 Auctioneer Fee 10.00 Encyclopedias 12.00 Adv 12.65 Total $56.90 Choteau Creek #4 Choteau Creek #4. Left to Right: Robert Powers, Robert Ehresmann, Billy Uecker, Theodore Singer. Christian Ehresmann House, 1914. Children and Teacher from Choteau Creek #4. From left: Margaret Schultz, Freida Ehresmann, Albert Ehresmann, Claud Powers, Gust Ehresmann, Bob Powers, Robert Ehresmann. Choteau Creek #4 Baier School Baier School Being Completed Bietz School Bietz School, 1934. Seated on Top, Maynard Goehring and Lawrence Patzer. Left to Right Below: Arnold Schuh, Lotar Goehring, Alton Goehring and Edgar Goehring. Bietz School, 1931. Country School stage set designed by Fred Kaufman. Delmont Hope Lutheran Church School Hope Lutheran Summer German School. On Left Horse from Left: Agnes Brost, Gertrud Misterek. On Middle Horse from Front: Bill Grosz, Elmer Misterek, Don Weber, Reinhold Brenner. On White Horse from Front: Emil Misterek, Hugo Albrecht, Leslie Goetsinger, Emil Weisz. Hope Lutheran German Summer School Picnic. Seminary Student and Teacher, Carl Fink, Emilia Kaldun, Leontina Welk, Gertrude Misterek, Agnes Brost, Elsie Lehr, Hulda Witt, Elda Linderman, Gertrude Linderman. Kahler School Culvert near Kahler School. Eileen Fideler, Alice Jenney and Lorraine Hieb. Sonny Fideler and Harlan Hieb practice for school play at the Kaylor School House. The play "Let Em' Walk." Kaylor Dam 1/2 mile West of School. Playing Hockey. Left to Right: Howard Whitney, Harlan Hieb, Delores Whitney, Wilbur (Sonny) Fideler, Eileen Fideler, Loraine Hieb, Robert Rohlck. Sledding on the bank of Tripp lake. Left to Right: Toboggan owner, Douglas Kramer, Rueben Liebert, Sonny Fideler, Delores Whitney, Loraine Hieb, Robert Rohlck, Howard Whitney. Kahler School, 2 miles East and 3 miles South of Delmont. Standing: Eileen Fideler, Lorraine Hieb. Sitting: Reuben Liebert, Robert Rohlck and Sonny Fideler. On ground with gun: Harlan Hieb. Kahler School, May 1958. Mrs. Em. Jerke, Mrs. Harold Ulmer, Mrs. Wm. Wegehaupt, Mrs. Henry Fauth, Mrs. Helmuth Bueber, Mrs. Ervin Fideler. Kahler School, May 1958. Back Row, Left to Right: Harlen Fauth, Don Fauth, Lena Peters (teacher), Rodney Fideler, Sandra Jerke, Brenda Jerke. Middle: Stanley Ulmer, Sherry Fideler, Diane Ulmer. Front Row: Glen Wegehaupt, Sharon Ulmer, Wynell Wegehaupt, Sharon Bueber. Law School Law School, December 1949. Teacher, Miss O'Connor. Back: Robert Gunnare, two girls: Rosetta Fideler, Lois Peters. Second Row: Verlyn Ebright and Marvin Ebright. Third Row: Eldon Peters, Dennis Fink, Norma Peters. Fourth Row: Karen Schmidt, Pearl Gunnare. Front Girl Cynthia Berry. Country School 2 miles South, 1 mile West of Delmont. Chapter IV Churches Bethany Reformed United Church of Christ The Bethany Reformed (German heritage) Church was organized through the efforts of the Rev. Mr. M. Hofer in 1886, and was known as the Neusatz Congregation. It was part of the "Tripp Charge." Prior to this time, the area German-Reformed members were served by the Rev. Jacob Orth from 1873-1883 and the Rev. Hofer starting in 1883. Orth served an area consisting of Yankton, Menno, and Tripp. Bethany United Church of Christ (Reformed) organized in 1886 Rev. M. Hofer was himself from South Russia, and had served as a Missionary in India. He followed Rev. Orth as pastor when Orth's untimely death at the age of 46 years, cut short his life and ministry. Rev. Orth is buried in the Old Reformed Church Cemetery at Lesterville. In 1954, a special memorial service was conducted by the youth of the many churches he had served and a memorial stone was put in place at the gravesite. The only marker up until that time had been an iron fence. Rev. Hofer first organized the Bethel Congregation, northeast of Tripp in 1885 and then in 1886 the Neusatz Congregation. The records show his ministry as being concluded in 1888. During the interim prior to the date given for the next pastor, the 75th Anniversary history tells of a split in the Tripp Charge and the Denomination, this being dated in 1891. The pastor, Rev. Hofer (?), and part of the congregation left the Northwest Synod and formed the "Free Reformed" Charge. Those who remained were served by the Rev. Teichreib of Menno, Rev. Witte (a Presbyterian pastor) from Marion, and Rev. Treiber of Scotland. The Neusatz Congregation built a church building in 1894. Prior to that time services were held in the homes of the members. The first location of the church building was five miles north and one-half mile east of Delmont. Paul Jassmann (father of Caroline Wentzel) made the benches. The Congregational Church Choir from near Parkston sang for the dedication. The Charter Members included: Simon Gimble, Andrew Schatz, Michael Jassmann, Ernest Wieland, Simon Goehring, Michael Goehring, Jacob Kerner, Gottlieb Dietrich, Adam Fruh, Paul Jassmann, Fred Litz, Phillip Litz, Henry Litz, Michael Paler, Jacob Weiland, Peter Schmidt, George Edelman, Jacob Reinschmidt, Valentine Hartz, George Deiss, Phillip Serr and Phillip Jassmann. In the same year as the congregation built their church home, Rev. Mr. M. Nuss was called. Rev. Nuss came from South Russia to serve the Tripp Charge of five congregations. He served them faithfully for fifteen years, before being called to Artas, South Dakota. In 1898 Rev. Nuss confirmed the first class of the Neusatz Congregation. Those confirmed were: Bertha Jassmann, Lydia Jassmann, Mary Hoff, Christina Litz and Adolph Prey. A small cemetery was developed by the church and still remains under the care of the Bethany congregation. Buried in the cemetery are: Merwin A. Baldwin, November 9, 1826-June 19, 1886; Edward E. Litz, June 14, 1893-Feb. 26, 1898 (son of Fred Litz); Reuben E. Goehring, October 8, 1912 (son of Em. Goehring and a twin of Viola); Arthur Goehring, May 28, 1914-August 28, 1917 (son of Em. Goehring); Arthur F. Goehring, March 15, 1920-April 30, 1922 (son of Albert Goehring); Lucille Sophia Goehring, November 25, 1925-0ctober 1, 1927 (daughter of Alvin Goehring); J. H. Litz, 1832-1894 (father of Fred Litz); and Serr infant, 1926 (daughter of T. G. Serr). The Neusatz church building was moved to Delmont in 1903 by the congregation. Following the move, the first wedding held was that of Emma Serr to Emil Jassmann. After the move the congregation renamed itself "Bethany." In 1898 Bethany and New Salem had been organized into a Charge. When Rev. Nuss left in 1909, the Charge remained vacant until 1911 when the Rev. Mr. Alfred Funck was called from Wimbleton, North Dakota. It was about this time that there was a definite division into a Tripp and a Delmont Charge, due to the population growth in both areas. The Delmont Charge included Bethel (northeast of Tripp), New Salem (south of Delmont), and Bethany (in Delmont). A Rev. Mr. U. Zogg became pastor of the Tripp Charge. The present Parsonage, which is still in use as of this writing (1985) was built in 1919 across the road from the Bethany Church. Rev. Funck left in 1920 and a vacancy then occurred until 1921 when Rev. Mr. Robert Klaudt came. He served until 1926. In 1927, the Rev. Mr. Peter Schild of Hosmer, South Dakota accepted a call and was to remain for ten years. His son Ewald still lived in Delmont at the time of the 1961 75th Anniversary and was active in many community activities. It was during the tenure of Rev. Schild that two German heritage denominations of the Reformation Period decided to become one Denomination, namely the Evangelical and Reformed Church. In January of 1934 the Bethany Congregation voted to participate in this merger and become known as the Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church (E & R). The next major change in the life of the Delmont Charge came in 1946 when the Bethel Congregation transferred to the Tripp Charge, leaving a Yoke of New Salem and Bethany at Delmont. This relationship was to remain until the spring of 1969 when New Salem closed. Pastors serving the churches during the period from 1937-1969 were: Rev. Peter Schild, Rev. B. M. Frezenborg, Rev. Jacob Grether, Rev. Carl Fried, Rev. Richard F. Hempenious, and Rev. Wm. Frieboes, who was called in 1966. When Jacob Grether came, he had just graduated from Mission House Seminary at Plymouth, Wisconsin and was asked to take the three point Charge. While at Bethany he led the congregation through a remodeling and enlargement project of their building, this was completed in 1947. The south end of the building was extended by twelve feet, a balcony added, and a chancel put in place on the north end. It was at this time that the full basement was dug. Other improvements included an oil furnace, new piano, bell and steel folding chairs all for about $6,000. In 1944 pews had been purchased from Friedens Church - Armour (which had dissolved). The service of dedication was held April 28, 1948. During the late 1940's mission concern turned toward the needs of war torn Europe. The Delmont Charge adopted a relief project in relation to the Reformed Church of Minden in Westfalen, Germany. "More than a hundred packages of food and clothing were sent." The Ladies Aid also collected clothing for distribution through the Winnebago Children's Home, this being an E & R related institution. In 1950 Rev. Grether was called to serve as a director of this particular institution located at Nielsville, Wisconsin. It is still in operation under a new corporate name. The Rev. Carl Fried came to serve in 1951. He came to South Dakota from Canada. The following year he helped the ladies organize the Ladies Aid and for the first several years most of the ladies of the church joined. Some of the Aid projects for the Bethany Church included: furnishing and modernizing the kitchen, tiling the basement floor, carpeting the chancel and aisle, and the purchasing of hymn books. The first Youth Group was organized in 1951. Another pastoral change came in 1957 as did another major change in the denomination. At National level, the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational-Christian Churches (a denomination of English Heritage with a German Congregational branch) voted to merge and formed the Denomination we now know as the United Church of Christ. The Evangelical and Reformed Church voted by Synods rather than in the local churches to be part of the merger. The Dakota Synod was slow to ratify the change and the Bethany Congregation did not change its Constitution to reflect the change until 1964, working under the guidance of Rev. Richard Hempenious. Prior to the 75th Anniversary, Rev. Hempenious guided the work of continued remodeling of the parsonage and church buildings as well as reorganizing a Youth Group. Serving Bethany from 1966 to the present writing (October 1985), were: Rev. Mr. Wm. Frieboes, Rev. Mr. Allen Lang, and Rev. Miss Jean E. Rosewall. The Rev. Mr. Charles Allen of the Armour UCC served as Interim Pastor (Vacancy Pastor) in 1972, and the Rev. Carl Serr, a son of the Bethany Congregation served in 1981 as Interim Pastor. Carl P. Serr, son of Katie (Fink) and Theophil G. Serr of Bethany Delmont, was ordained to the Christian Ministry on June 22, 1952 at Bethany. He has since served several churches in Canada and South Dakota and is presently serving an Ecumenical Yoke of UCC and Methodist at Alpena, SD. The next major change to come for Bethany was in 1969 when New Salem followed the move of many country churches and schools to close. The members dispersed to either Friedens-Tripp or to Bethany-Delmont. This process was guided by Rev. Frieboes. Due to the small size of Bethany and the need for a sister church to share in pastoral support, there was interest when in the providence of God another small congregation, namely Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ of Tripp also found itself cut loose from the Charge to which it had belonged. The Minutes indicate that on April 9, 1970 a joint meeting was held between the two church boards to form what is now known as the Delmont/Tripp Parish (or Bethany/Pilgrim Parish), of the United Church of Christ. The Parish officially came into existence on May 1, 1970. Rev. Frieboes remained the pastor until retirement in 1972. The Pastoral search process led the parish to then call the Rev. Allen C. Lang, newly graduated from Andover-Newton Theological Seminary and a native of New Hampshire to serve as pastor. He and his wife were to remain until 1981 when he, his wife Carol, and their two children Kathy and Beth moved to Aberdeen, SD where he became the pastor of the Plymouth UCC of that city. During his tenure there were enough youth to reactivate a Fellowship. In 1976 he helped the congregations observe the Bi-Centennial of the United States of America. Bethany UCC contributed plants for the Bi-Centennial Park located in downtown Delmont. The youth and women were to begin taking a more active roll in the life of the two congregations and of the Conference. Bethany hosted an Annual Meeting of the Yankton-Dakota Association during this period. According to the Minutes, the Bethany Church found itself the larger of the two congregations at this time. At present it remains a small but stable community of believers. Its membership for many years has been between 64 and 68. Rev. Jean E. Rosewall, Pastor 1983- In February of 1983 the Rev. Miss Jean E. Rosewall became the pastor, coming to Delmont from the Ipswich/Powell Parish of Ipswich, SD. Prior to that she had served churches in Rochester, New York and in Maine, but claimed Oregon as home. Before she moved into the parsonage, considerable work was done on the main floor of the parsonage making for a very comfortable home. With a two year vacancy, every effort was made to bring the parish back to a regular worship routine. Bethany Aid took one of its many turns in hosting the World Day of Prayer, Mission Festival Pot-Lucks, and helping with Bible School snacks. Several new members have been received into membership from the school community and by way of Confirmation. At this point all of the church is involved in preparations for the 100th birthday of both church and town. The church plans to celebrate in September of 1986 on Mission Festival Sunday. Some of the newest changes from 100 years ago, was the election of a woman to be an Elder in 1985, and the participation in an ecumenical Bible School in the summer of 1985 that brought children of the American Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church together along with the United Church of Christ to learn about prayer and their common Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Once again Bethany faces change! Pilgrim UCC of Tripp finds it can no longer support its ministry and has as of this month of October 1985, voted to dissolve. This decision will become effective January 31, 1986. As Bethany enters into her 100th year, she will be looking to new beginnings in her Delmont ministry. At this time it is not known where these will lead or where Rev. Rosewall will be called. In the past Bethany has served well, survived several vacancies and continued to see new generations of Christians take their place in the church leadership. The prayers of both church and pastor go with the farm community of Delmont as it enters its new beginnings in 1986. The present Church Officers: Senior Elder - Harold Permann Elder - Beulah Goehring (Mrs. Alton) Senior Deacon - Merlin Goehring Deacon - Edgar Goehring Senior Trustee - Ron Ehresmann Trustee - Ray C. Dewald Secretary - Lois Dewald (Mrs. Ray C.) Sunday School Supt. - Deborah Goehring (Mrs. Tom) LADIES AID President - Marcia Hieb Vice President - Betty Permann Secretary and Reporter- Lois Dewald Treasurer - Barbara Goehring Information for this history was obtained from the Minutes of the Bethany Church, the Ladies Aid, and from the 1961 History of Bethany Church. Rev. Jean E. Rosewall, Pastor. October 30, 1985 "Reservation" or Choteau Creek Methodist Episcopal Church April 27, 1949 A meeting was held Wednesday evening at the Choteau Creek Methodist Church to decide the advisability of joining with the Delmont Church. After a lengthy discussion the vote was in favor of the change. Rev. Donald McAninch by authority of the District Superintendent Rev. W. R. Peterson met with us and made it official. Several families who live in the Wagner vicinity may join them. Reported by L. E. Jenney Mrs. Charles Jenney recalls events of an earlier day. (written in 1949) I thought it might be interesting to tell about the soldiers setting the posts that marked the North Line of the 30 mile-wide strip of land north from the Missouri River that the Government had set aside for the Yankton Sioux Indians. It is now the dividing line between Douglas and Charles Mix Counties. I think it was the summer of 1885 that posts were set. A big iron post at the northeast corner of the four counties, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Hutchinson and Douglas Counties so nearly meet. Northwest from this iron post were large cedar posts. Two big Army wagons brought the posts and tools and a few soldiers on horseback, 8 or 10 were along. The wagon had spring-board seats, two by fours fastened to the sides of the box and the seats on top of these. This enabled the driver to sit above the load and drive the teams, which in this case were two mule teams and a lead mule to each wagon. The lead mule was driven by a jerk line. The soldiers on horseback riding along side. They set one post just south of our house about 3/4 of a mile away, and we could so plainly see them. They plowed a few furrows, set the post, then piled the sod they had plowed around the posts to keep fires away. I do not know how close the posts were set together, but I am sure close enough so they could see the last post from the one they were setting. I presume none of these posts are left now. The wind and rain and stock rubbing against them must have worn them out. After the Reservation was settled they were not needed anymore. I thought that the soldiers were from Fort Randall, but Mr. Jenney thinks they were from the Greenwood Agency, and as they were going west and still had a big load of posts on one wagon he no doubt was right. The M. E. Reservation Church was built five miles south of Delmont, named because it was on the Reservation. Pastors from Delmont and Tripp served and later the church was put with the Wagner Charge and pastors came from there. This church was built in 1906-and served the community until 1950, in the fall, now known as the Choteau Creek Church was sold, and the congregation joined with the Delmont congregation. The church building was moved to Yankton, SD and now serves another church group. "Reservation" or Choteau Creek Methodist Episcopal Church 1906-1950 Delmont United Methodist Church In the year 1883, several families held religious services in a sod school house southeast of Delmont and three miles south of Tripp, SD. In 1884 services were held in the homes of R. H. Johnson and Charles Houlton. Then, in 1885, a Mr. Wheeler held services in the East Choteau School House #10, and the East Choteau Methodist Church was organized. Delmont United Methodist Church This building was dedicated in 1900. The congregation first met in 1883 in a sod school house southeast of Delmont. In the spring of 1885 Rev. J. Doty came and preached until fall. In October of that year, Rev. W. E. Ackerman arrived and served until February, 1886, when the name of the church was changed from East Choteau Methodist Church to the Delmont Methodist Church. Services were held in the school house in Delmont from May, 1887 to October, 1888. Rev. H. T. Curl served at this time, sometimes driving a sleigh or cutter from Mitchell to Delmont. The current church was dedicated in the spring of 1900 when Rev. Johnson was serving the Tripp and Delmont churches. At this time, there was also a Methodist church south of Delmont, known as the Reservation Church or the Choteau Creek Church, which was served by the same pastor who served the Delmont and Tripp churches. In the fall of 1950, this church was sold and the congregation joined the Delmont congregation. The Delmont Church was remodeled, with full basement and a modern kitchen. Nearly all the work was done by volunteer labor from the church members. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Delmont Methodist Church was very active, with a high of 89 members in 1960. The church had a very active Women's Society, Methodist Men's group, and large Sunday School and MYF. All these groups sponsored a variety of fellowship activities and fund raising events. The Methodist Men, through "Lord's Acre" projects, raised enough money to put all new pews and church furniture in the church. In 1960, the Methodist Men built a 3/4 size Nativity Scene, which has been erected on the lawn east of the church every Christmas season since. The church membership has fallen in the last fifteen years to 43 members. A fourth of these members no longer live in the Delmont area. The church is struggling to stay alive, with many wonderful memories of the past, and hope for the future. Emmanuel Lutheran Church Five Miles Northwest of Delmont Emmanuels Lutheran Church Congregation and visitors, 1935. Rev. H. Pirner, Pastor. Church was dedicated, 1912, Dissolved, 1950's. Emmanuel Lutheran Church was organized in the year of 1886, with the first church being built in 1888. Since there was no resident Pastor, the congregation was served by supply ministers from Parkston, Hillside and Dennewitz for fifteen years. Parsonage of Emmanuel Lutheran, 5 miles NW of Delmont, built in the late 1920's (a fire destroyed the prior one) Pictured are Rev. and Mrs. August Bartel. In 1901 a small parsonage was built, and the first minister was called. This home was destroyed by fire, and a new parsonage was built about 1929. Rev. and Mrs. August Bartel were then serving the congregation. Pastors who served at Emmanuel Lutheran throughout the years were: Rev. Christian Goeken - 5 years; Rev. D. H. Meyer - 4 years; Rev. P. H. Peter - 6 years; Rev. F. Mayer - 7 years; Rev. August Bartelt - 3 years; Rev. H. Pirner - 13 years; and four supply pastors: Revs. Simpfinderfer, Pietz, Haase and Haber, for a period of 13 years. The original church was struck by lightning, and the building was sold to Albert Wenzel who moved it to his land and made it into a home. A second church was built in 1912. Later it was found the church had been built on the road right-of-way, so it was moved about forty rods east and north and turned to face the south. The congregation dissolved in 1952, and the church building was sold and torn down. Members of the congregation then joined St. Peter's, rural Armour, or Hope Lutheran in Delmont. The Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery Association set up a trust fund in 1956 for the upkeep of the cemetery where many of our pioneer ancestors now rest. A memorial stone has been placed at the cemetery in honor of the church by Mrs. Oscar Bueber, and Elsie Bietz, and the Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery Association. Emmanuel Lutheran Church about 5 miles north of Delmont. The congregation was started in 1886. Hope Lutheran Church Hope Lutheran Church of Delmont originated in 1901, when Rev. Christian Goecken met with a group of Lutheran people on April 21st. These charter members were: John Patzer, Jacob Weisz, Peter Winckler, Daniel Schulz, Valentine Hartz, Christoph Weisz and John Grosz. Christian services were held in the public school, and on August 4, 1901 the cornerstone of Hope Lutheran Church was laid, preparatory to building their house of worship. Jacob Weisz and Peter Winckler were chosen as the first deacons, and also served on the building committee. The family of Hope Lutheran was small and growth was slow so that for many years the Congregation could not support a full-time pastor, but was served by the pastors of St. Peters and Emmanuel congregations of rural Delmont, and the First American Congregation of Tripp, SD. Rev. Ernest Theilen came as the first resident pastor in 1939. Other pastors who have served Hope Lutheran are: Rev. Christian Goecken, founder, 1901-1906; Rev. D. Meyer, 1906-1910; Rev. Paul Peter, 1910-1917; Rev. August Hein, 1917-1918; Rev. R. Taeuber, 1918-1930; Rev. C. Bartels, 1930-1938; Rev. H. Pirner, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran church. served short terms during vacancies in the congregation, Rev. Ernest Thielen, 1939-1941; Rev. L. Westenberger, 1941-1942; Rev. G. Schnaidt, Tripp, served the congregation until Missionary F. Edward Pietz came to fill the vacancy left by Rev. Westenberger, returning to his mission field in 1946; Rev. John Schmierer, 1946-1955; Rev. Wagner was again our supply pastor until Rev. Ketterling came later in 1955 and stayed till 1959; Rev. Eugene Boschee 1959-19631 Rev. Richard Smith, 1963-1967; Pastor Udens of First American in Tripp and Rev. Karl Fink served as interim pastors until Rev. Ervin Groth came late in 1968, and retired from active ministry in 1981; Rev. Gerhardt Landgrebe, 1981-1982; Rev. Gene Locken served as interim pastor until Rev. Jon Skaar assumed pastoral duties July 1st, 1983. Hope American Lutheran Church Pre-current Hope Lutheran Church, 1901 The Rev. Taeuber and family served Hope Lutheran, 1918-1930. Back: Conrad and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Taeuber, Rev. A. Runge and wife. Front: Irma, Irene, Emmy. The church building as we know it today was built in 1928 and the first parsonage purchased in 1939, and another larger home for the pastor in 1944. Hope Lutheran is now a two-point parish with First American Lutheran in Tripp; both churches acting separately but being served by one pastor who lives in Tripp. Hope Lutheran celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1976. At the end of 1984 we have a baptized membership of 169, with a communicant membership of 143. This congregation has been the home church of several young men who have gone into the ministry: Rev. William Fink, Jr., Pastor Wilmer Kurtz (now deceased); Rev. Milbert Murtz, Dr. Norman Kurtz and Rev. Robert Mattheis. The Rev. Jon Skaar, Pastor of Hope Lutheran. 1984- Our Sunday School, although quite small, provides a good training for our young people of today, to ensure a strong church tomorrow. Attendance is excellent, under the supervision of Rosemary Grosz as superintendent, and teachers Samantha Anderson, Eileen Bitterman, John Grosz and Albert Fink Sr., with Joyce Brosz as assistant superintendent. The Luther League is an opportunity for high school students, under the sponsorship of John and Sandra Grosz, to participate and become active in church affairs. They are in charge of Easter sunrise service, and serve breakfast following services, and also assist in ushering two Sundays each month. The Hope Lutheran Church Women is an organization for the women of the church. Their works are varied and beneficial to the church and community. Vacation Bible school is held each summer, furthering the Christian education of our Sunday School children. Music has been an important part of our worship service throughout the years and the organists contribute much time and effort. Ruth Fink is presently the organist at Hope Lutheran, assisted by Wanda Weber. Many memorials have been given to our church, as well as gifts of time, efforts and talent. We are deeply grateful to those who have served as Council members, organists, Sunday School and Bible School teachers, and most of all to our pastors for their dedication and service. Community Vacation Bible School, Summer 1985. Hosted by Hope American Lutheran Church of Delmont. Children are from Bethany United Church of Christ, Delmont United Methodist and Hope American Lutheran Churches. Congregation Chronicle (Salem) New Salem Congregation Translated by H. B. Roemer, from New Salem Records July 24, 1985 In the year 1895 the Congregation was established, organized by the Rev. M. Nusz, pastor, under the name of Salem Congregation, in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. At the time of organization the congregation had as members eight (8) families. After the course of nine (9) years, that is in the year 1904, the congregation's membership, through the moving away of several families, had dwindled so far, until a petition by the Joint Consistory, presented to the Klassis, asked that the remaining members be transferred to the neighboring (next) Reformed congregation, Bethany congregation in Delmont. But already in 1906 the congregation had gained so many members, that having petitioned Pastor M. Nusz, was again organized with seven families present and counting nine families, under the name of "New Salem." In the year 1907 the congregation built their church, 20 feet wide and 28 feet long with an 8 by 12 chancel bay or Niche. The church with inner contents and organ cost between $1,200.00 and $1,300.00. The undersigned, not only organized the congregation, but also with its establishment served it as pastor with Word and Sacrament. And at the time of his parting wishes it (the church) God's richest blessing, and as successor, a shepherd and preacher, who not only by word of mouth boasts of the Heidelberg Catechism, but who remembers to ask himself question 21 and what he himself has experienced, "that not only to others, but to me also, forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness and salvation, are freely given by God merely of grace, for the sake of Christ's merits," and can say "We are witnesses of these things" or "What we have seen and heard we declare unto you." August 1909 Signed: M. Nusz Pastor at Tripp, South Dakota On May 6, 1906 this congregation was reorganized and to be named New Salem Reformed Church. On January 13, 1952 it was moved and seconded to permit the instruction of the young and church services in the English language in place of German. On January 4, 1956 it was moved and seconded to permit women the right to vote at all meetings. In 1964 there was a nationwide decision made to merge the Evangelical and Reformed and Congregationals to form the United Church of Christ Churches. On January 29, 1967 it was moved and seconded - if the congregation ever dissolves the proceeds from saleable items shall be put in a fund to care for the cemetery. New Salem Reformed (E & R) Church was located southeast of Delmont (2 east and 7 south). Pictured prior to being moved to Wagner where it is being restored. The building was in use from 1907-1969. It was voted to close the church. As soon as the weather permits the property will be sold. The church building was bought by Erwin Ehresmann at auction and later on in 1978 was sold to the Wagner Historical Society. It was then moved to Wagner to be restored. In 1983 the Choteau Creek School House building was also purchased by the Wagner Historical Society and moved right next to the New Salem Church. Its quite coincidental that these two buildings used to be neighbors one mile apart, and now they are next to each other. Pastors served in Delmont (Bethany) and New Salem Reformed Charge: Rev. Jacob Orth 1873-1883 Rev. Michael Hofer 1883-1888 Rev. Michael Nuss 1894-1909 Rev. Alfred Funck 1911-1919 Rev. Robert Klaudt 1921-1926 Rev. Peter Schild 1927-1937 Rev. B. M. Fresenberg 1939-1941 Rev. Jacob W. Grether 1942-1950 Rev. Henry B. Heinbuch, assistant 11-5-1950-8-12-51 Rev. Carl Fried 1951-1957 Rev. Richard Hempenius 1958-1964 Student David Schoen 1964-1966 Rev. William Frieboes 1966-1969 New Salem Reformed Church closed April 4, 1969. Members of New Salem Congregations were families of: Ehresmann, Christian Perman, Jacob Ehresmann, Friedrich Sayler, John D. Fischer. Andreas Schuler, Fred Fischer, Gottlieb Stoebner, Andreas Frey, Edward Vilhauer, Heinrich Cruthmiller, Ludwig J. Vilhauer. Jacob Hieb, Adolf Weisser, August Jurczewski, Leopolt Weisser, Johann Liebert, Jacob Weisser, Friedrich Meyer, Reuben St. Paul's Lutheran Church Dedication St. Paul's 1911, 600 attended Remodeled, 1963 St. Paul's Lutheran Church, located seven miles south of Delmont, was founded in 1896. The settlers, homesteading in the community, met in the home of Immanuel Hahn Sr. Pastor Peter Kleinlein, the organizer, suggested the name St. Paul's after the "Great Apostle." A year or so after the organization, the congregation was served by a traveling preacher, J. D. Ehlen of Scotland. He was followed by C. J. Messerli, who at the time was pastor of the Delmont congregation. It was 1901 when five acres of ground was bought for $55.00, which is the present church grounds. In 1914, another acre of ground was purchased for $75.00. This is the present cemetery. Some of the early settlers involved in the founding of St. Paul's were Henry Erck, Jacob Fauth, Friedrich, Schwaderer, Immanuel Hahn Sr., Adolph Fuerniss Sr., August G. Goldhammer, Gottlieb Stahlecker, Konrad Klein, David Jerke, Phillip Stolz Sr., Louis Goldhammer and somewhat later Gottlieb Jerke, John Beck Sr., John Peters Sr., Gottlieb Link and Jacob Hell. In 1900 Pastor A. W. Kraft was installed as the first resident pastor. He lived in a remodeled granary until a parsonage was built in 1903. Pastor Kraft helped organize a Christian Day School that operated until the year of 1927. It was during the tenure of Pastor F. C. Gade that the congregation acquired a larger church home, having purchased the old church building from the Delmont congregation. A full basement was prepared before hand and the church building on dollies, was pulled by two large tractors, one a gas engine, the other a steamer, from Delmont. Due to road conditions, the last part of the move was made through the field from the east. After the Christian Day School was discontinued, weekly Saturday School was conducted, as well as three or four weeks of Summer School. It was customary, during the 1930's that a picnic be held the Sunday after completion of Summer School. These picnics were held one half mile south of the church in a pasture near a creek. There was lots of grass and shade trees where the picnic could be eaten and the people attending could listen to the program presented by the Summer School students. It was 1942 that the Sunday School began, replacing the Saturday School and Summer School. The Ladies Aid society had its first meeting October 30, 1941. Sixteen members signed the constitution and among their first projects was the purchase of a kerosene stove and the collection of used clothing for the Children's Welfare Association. In 1945 the group joined the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, an international organization belonging to the women of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. This gave them the opportunity of giving mites for projects that would spread the gospel to all parts of the world. Emma Winckler is the only charter member still belonging to the group. The Lutheran Hymnal was used for the first time August 9, 1942 and still continues in use to this day. It was evident during the 40's that the German language was becoming less dominant, so for a time one Sunday service per month would be in English. In later years this schedule was reversed until eventually the German was completely eliminated. Rev. Schwab and Rev. Welting in South Delmont Church Organ music for the church services was provided first by a Packard pump organ. This was then replaced in 1961 by a Wurlitzer electric organ. Finally in 1980 an electric Baldwin organ was purchased which features chimes. The present organist is Michelle Peters. The youth group, known as LYF is comprised of the youth from both Zion and St. Paul. They alternate their monthly meetings between the two churches. To support their activities, they hold soup suppers, car washes, ice cream socials and also serve breakfast after the Easter Sunday services. In recent years they have participated in the Bible Bowl winning a third place trophy on the state level in 1982 and a second and fourth in 1984. Sherman Fuerniss is the youth director along with the present shepherd of the flock, Reverend Daryl Rothchild. Former pastors of the congregation not mentioned in the above history were Rev. H. T. Schmidt, Rev. L. J. Fuchs, Rev. A. G. Schwab, Rev. John A. Wild, Rev. Raymond Hartwig and Rev. Gene D. Bauman. South Delmont Lutheran Church St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church 1902-1964 A most prodigious builder, Father William O'Meara, brought about the erection of four Catholic churches in this part of Dakota in the summer of 1902. One of these was Delmont's St. Theresa. After Mrs. Elizabeth Lenehan built her home (the house later belonged to Mr. and Mrs. George Reinfeld), she gave two acres of her property as a church site. Her son, Thomas, one of Delmont's all-time great carpenters, became the contractor. It is interesting to note he also built the Methodist Church. Christmas, 1902 found the high steepled little prairie church, rich in its aroma of new pine lumber, all ready for its first celebration of the Mass. Snowdrifts were very deep, but undaunted by the subzero cold, the people were delighted to begin with Christ's birthday, a fine omen indeed. The roster of names then was: Lenehan (two families), Doyle, Boyle, Breitbach, Hand, Verzani, Holton, Reilly, Beeson, Conners, Sheehan, McNiel, Schneider, Glenny, Mrs. Holden and Depot Agent Arthur Richter, who married Alberta Doyle - the first wedding in the church. Three of the members in 1961 were tiny children then: Mrs. Catherine (Holton) Ewing, Bryan Doyle and Ray Verzani. St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church One of the adults there that first Christmas morning was a beautiful new bride. Only in October she had come to Delmont as the wife of Joe Hand, a most enthusiastic promoter of the church. Again, in 1961, it stated in the history "Mrs. Hand is still in her accustomed place. She is the only remaining grown-up beginner." During the years she performed myriad labors, and was still far from retired. In September 1903, the church was officially blessed and dedicated to St. Theresa of Avilla. Several priests and Bishop O'Gorman came for the gala day. The Tabor band came too, and the ladies prepared a fine dinner. Being a mission church can be a problem. First we were attached to the Armour parish. Next we belonged to Scotland and then to Vodnany. During World War I we were abandoned entirely until the fall of 1921 when a wonderful change came our way. Since then we have had continuous services every week instead of Mass once a month. (This being written in 1961). Father Stephenson, O.S.V., a mustered out War Chaplain, reopened the churches in Tripp and Delmont. His two years became the turning point. Even the deep depression was unable to daunt us again. We remained attached to Tripp at least a dozen years before we became part of Parkston. Before long we were given to Mt. Vernon. This last attachment has been our best, lasting nearly twenty years. But beginning June 1, 1961 we were to return to an attachment with Armour. Father James Wolf was the new pastor. The courageous effort it has taken throughout the years developed a verve and spirit of which the members were proud to claim. "Many times we beautified our tiny church. We liked it clean and sparkling as a jewel, and we liked to feel that we were close-knit-that we worked and prayed together." In October 1924, a very bad storm smashed the high steeple and lifted the building off its foundation. It seemed a good time to move to a better site on the property. They left the southwest corner and faced it east as it remained located until it closed its doors in 1964. The steeple was never rebuilt, but steps and sidewalk were added. In the meantime, services were held in the "old hotel" uptown. After World War II a much needed sacristy was added. Later an electric organ was purchased. Beside Bishop O'Gorman's visit, there were two other of the Bishops who visited: Bishop Brady came to bless and hang new Stations of the Cross, and Bishop Hoch came in April of 1961 for the first time, to have Confirmation in St. Theresa's. Formerly they went to their parent church. Fewer than twenty families remained on the roster in 1961. At their height, there were forty-two. (This included a few families from Tripp and Armour). In 1964 St. Theresa's of Delmont and St. George's of Armour became one church and was renamed St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church. The congregation meets in a modern new church building in Armour. Their newest pastor was assigned in 1984, a young man from the Parkston community, Father Tom Heck. Information for this history was taken from the 1961 75th Anniversary Book for Delmont and from current members of the parish-October 1985. Zion Lutheran Church Many Lutheran immigrants from Russia had left their homeland in 1874 to settle in the southern part of the Dakota Territory near Yankton. The first Missouri Synod Pastor to visit this area was Pastor C. W. Baumhoefner who was stationed at Scribner, Nebraska. He was asked to explore the areas of the lower Dakota Territory as he lived the nearest to the Yankton settlement. He found two places in and near Yankton where settlers lived who were Lutheran. He urged them to form a congregation and call a pastor. The congregation at Yankton formed and called Pastor F. Doescher of Pt. Dodge, Iowa in 1874. In 1876 he founded the Heilbronn Church near Freeman, this then being the first organized Lutheran congregation in the southern portion of the Dakota Territory. The need was for more pastors and congregations, so in 1879 two men from the seminary graduating class were assigned to the Dakota Territory. They were Pastors J. J. Melcher and J. J. Bernthal. These men worked toward the establishment of churches at Tyndall, Flensburg, (Immanuel, Dimock) and Delmont. The preachers traveled from place to place on horseback, foot, and later by horse and buggy. The first pastor serving Delmont was J. J. Bernthal of Immanuel Dimock where he resided (1882). Pastors Frederich Schriefer, T. Eichoff, and F. Melcher served the area between 1882-1887. In the year 1887, Pastor Martin Waechter served the families in their homes and in school houses. There were at this time 12 voting members who sought to be constituted and established a congregation under the name: German Evangelical Lutheran Zions Congregation U A C (Unaltered Augsburg Confession). Waechter served until 1896 followed by Pastor G. Franke (1897-1898) and a two month supply, Pastor Zabel. Charter members were: Ludwig Bierwagen and his three sons, Wilhelm, Frederich, and Ferdinand; August Triebwasser, Samuel and William Triebwaser, Carl Blum and a Mr. Dahlmann. By 1898 a church (18 x 40) and a parsonage (24 x 24) were built and a call was sent out to a minister. The buildings were plain with no steeple or stained glass for the church - no bell, no pulpit. At this time there were 79 worshipers - the women sat on one side of the aisle - the men on the other with the children sitting up front. In the early days, singing was done without the benefit of instrumental assistance. The leader or "Voor singer" set the melody, pitch and time. Often a social time followed the service or a picnic under the trees of the Claim. One major event was held each year with people coming from miles around and a sumptuous meal being served. Pastor Carl J. Messerli was called and installed as the first resident pastor of the new congregation in 1898. The church was located 2 miles west and I% miles north of Delmont, across the road east of the Lloyd Reinfeld farm. The cemetery is located on a hill northeast of where the church stood. The last burial according to the stones was in 1901. In 1900 Pastor Messerli started a congregation in the town of Delmont. This was named Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuels Congregation U A C. They were constituted with 13 voting members and built a church (24 x 34) with a 46 foot high steeple. It was located on the two lots presently occupied by the Gertie Kock home. It was dedicated in 1901. The two lots were owned by the Zion Congregation. In 1902, the two congregations decided it would be best for the two to be one and so the church in town (by vote) became Zion. The rural congregation moved its parsonage and the small church building to town. In April the new pastor, the Reverend Mr. Christian Wieting was installed by Rev. J. D. Ehlen, pastor of St. Paul's congregation south of Delmont. The new congregation totaled "227 souls, 109 communicants, 33 voting members, and 47 children in the school. The last to be confirmed in German was Esther Patzer on January 17, 1932. Expansion came early with the rapid growth of the congregation. The present lot was purchased in 1905 for $1,200. It continued from Main Street south past the present parsonage and went west to the Elmer Jerke lot. A room was added to the school and the parsonage was given a second floor. In order to move the church to the new lot, it had to be cut in half. It too was enlarged in 1908. Different shadings of shingles tell where the various changes were made. A stable 100 feet long was placed on the west end of the grounds. Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuels Congregation UAC built 1901 and Zion Lutheran Church built in 1912. By this time Zion and Emmanuels were officially Evangelical Lutheran Zion Congregation, Augsburg Confession Unaltered. Finally the church was outgrown altogether and Rev. Wieting appointed a building committee consisting of: G. Dencker, F. L. Fiene, G. F. Stahlecker, Daniel Teske and August Pullmann. The work was done by the members. Joseph Lehrkamp tells of hauling cement in a wheelbarrow up wooden planks. The corner stone was laid August 19, 1912 and the building was finished and dedicated May 25, 1913. Standing tall in the town of Delmont was a brick structure (40 x 80 feet) designed in the Gothic Tradition. The steeple was 100 feet plus a 16 foot tall silver cross at the top. This can be seen for many miles before reaching the town. The main entrance of the church passes through the base of the tower and below it serves as the sanctuary of the church parlor. In the balcony portion of the tower is found the housing for the Pipe Organ. The bell was a special cast tower bell with its own distinctive tone. A "tenor" bell was also installed. Halfway up the tower is a Rose Window with a depiction of the Resurrection. There are several other imported stained glass windows throughout the church. These depict: The Harp, The Scales, Beehive, Anchor Cross, Noah's Ark, Roses, The Harvest, The Vine and Branches, The Crown of Life and Word of God, The Alpha and Omega, The Lamb of God, and Easter Lillies. The windows of the Transept depict Christ knocking at the door (Revelation 3:20) and Christ the Good Shepherd (John 10:11). It is estimated that over a thousand people came to the dedication in spite of the heavy rains and mud. Rev. C. Messerli led the morning worship and Rev. M. Waechter the afternoon services. The evening service was led by Rev. W. F. Loos of Mitchell and Professor K. Hasse of Seward, Nebraska presided at the new Pipe Organ. At one point all three church buildings were lined up side by side showing the history of growth. The St. Paul congregation south of Delmont purchased the building with the steeple and this is still used by that congregation. The old church-school eventually became a home for teachers. The Zion Parochial School started in 1898 under Pastor Messerli and was closed in 1930 due to the effects of the drought and depression. It served the parish well for a period of 32 years. The Lutheran Choir (Zion) October 1910. Left to Right: Mr. Nedoen, Mr. Theo. Eggers, Miss Gertrude Peters, Mr. G. Stahlecker, Mr. Krause, Miss Minnie Mokros, Miss Ida Schaeffer, Mr. Richard Stahlecker, Miss Lenora Stahlecker, Mr. E. Schafer, Miss Rose Peters, Mr. Herman Oppermann, Miss Magalena Wegehaupt, Mr. Martin Schafer, Miss Emelia Oppermann, Mr. Charley Mokros, Miss Martha Wegehaupt. Rev. Wild plays the Zion pipe organ Evangelical Lutheran Zions School, Delmont, SD At the end of World War I, a special day of Thanksgiving was held as all the sons of the congregation that has been called to serve returned safely. There were no Gold Stars of loss on the flag that flew that day. During the war a major change was forced upon the congregation when the South Dakota Council of Defense ordered that no more public meetings or church services could be conducted in the German language. This decree was removed from force at the end of the war. The people having become accustomed to English had to decide which they would use. A mixture was to be the answer with the last German services being held in 1970. It was difficult for the people of the German language to understand the English and as difficult for the German speaking pastor to preach in English. During the 1918 flu epidemic many were effected from Zion. Then in 1919 one of Rev. Wieting's sons caught typhoid fever while attending Concordia College. Having become ill, he was sent home but the diagnosis of typhoid was not made until the rest of the family had been exposed. He and two others (the twins) of the family died. By September 18, 1927 all was well, and a 25th anniversary Jubilee Service was held. Mr. Gottlieb Stahlecker was recognized for the fact that he had been an Elder for all of those 25 years. The joy of the twenties was short lived however. The drought, depression affected all. Furnace problems and no money forced the use of a coal stove in the parlor and during the winter months the congregation moved from the sanctuary of the church to the sanctuary area of the parlor for worship. With the forties came an end to the depression but war years were to call many of the youth and younger men into military service. At wars end Zion was once again able to give Thanksgiving for the safe return of all its members. The Rev. Mr. Wieting served Zion for forty-four years before retiring in 1946. The retired couple ended their days in Wayne, Nebraska at their daughter Bertha's. Mrs. Wieting died in 1954 and Rev. Wieting in 1956. Both are buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor A. Schwab of St. Paul's served as vacancy pastor for almost a year when the Reverend Mr. John A. Wild accepted a call and was installed in July of 1947. He served St. Paul from 1948-1972 and Zion 1947-1974. In 1949 renovation of the church took place and the much loved painting of a German Bible Verse: "Selig Sind die das Wort Gottes, horen and bewahren" (Blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it) had to be painted over. Zion Lutheran original sanctuary, dedicated May 25, 1913 Remodeled Sanctuary Upon Rev. Wild's retirement the Reverend Mr. Ray Hartwig of the Leola-Ipswich Parish was called. He served Zion-St. Paul starting in July 1974 and also for a time served as vacancy pastor of Emmaus in Tripp. In April of 1979 he accepted a call to Rapid City. In July of 1979 Gene Bauman was installed and served then as pastor of Zion-St. Paul until his acceptance of a call to the Madison, SD Our Savior Lutheran Church in 1983. During the Interim, the Reverend Mr. David Schwan of Armour served the parish and in July of 1984 Daryl Rothchild was called and installed as pastor. As of June 1985 he is serving Zion-St. Paul. During the church's history, music has played an important part of the morning worship. Many talented musicians have served at the organ, in the vocal choirs, Men's German Choir, and through instrumental music. The church history as retold here is taken from a more complete history written by Fred Kaufman in 1961 and a history written for the church directory photo album in 1985. The later ends with the following from the head stone of Mrs. Frieda Diebner in the Zion Cemetery. "Stop, look and read, as you pass by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon shall be. Take up your Cross, and follow Me." Zion Missouri Synod Lutheran Church as it stands today Rev. Daryl Rothchild, 1981 Chapter V Agriculture Threshing Crew about 1910--Joe Wentzel, Wm. Wentzel, Adam Mehlhaff, Joe Florey, Frank Schroeder, Henry Schroeder, Wm. Schroeder, Christ Geuther, August Kaufman, Hebben Brothers. The little boy is Fred Kaufman standing in front of Wm. Kaufman. Threshing on Joseph Ziebart farm north of Delmont Order Form for Machine, dated July 7, 1913 Threshing, 1916, Fred Weisser farm Alex Haeuszer Left to Right: Alex Haeuszer, Vernon, Artina, Gotthilf Mr. Ted Goehring and Mr. Em Bitterman on 75th anniversary of Delmont, September 1961 Em Bitterman and all his horses on Bitterman farm Robert Ehresmann, 1937 Esther Ehresmann (Guthmiller), 1937 Waiting for mamas to come out of barn on Joe Ziebart's farm north of Delmont Lil Weiting, 1983 John Ruff farm sale Feb. 17, 1921 Young Fred Kaufman husking corn Vern Goehring, F20 1929 model, about 1946 or 47 Vern Goehring, model 1938 Co-op, about 1946 or 47 Don, Del and Dale Bitterman the day after Don got his new tractor, Nov. 14, 1948 Left to Right: Emmanuel Bitterman, Don Bitterman, 19 months old, 1933 Alvin Ehresmann, 1948 Ron Ehresmann, 1948 Victor and Marion Goehring unloading silage at Vern Goehring farm about 1949 or 50 Alex Haeuszer Trucking, 1943 Dale Bitterman on hinder and Del Bitterman cutting grain, 1955 Combining at L. E. Lenney, 1946, Don Bitterman, age 15 Don Bitterman, L. E. Jenny, 1947 Vera and Terry Goehring, 1952 Del and Dale Bitterman loading horses for sale Tom Goehring and Vern Goehring Tom Goehring Carl Gunnare hauling grain, 1976 Dale Weisser stacking hay on the Carl Gunnare farm, 1976 Tractor repair at Beehler Repair Tractor repair at Beehler Repair Harvesting grain on Carl Gunnare farm, 1976 Wayne Kaufman of Kaufman Bros., 1984 John Fink farm, 1983 John Fink, July 1983 Norb Weiting, July 1983 Norb Weiting, 1983 Gasoline sales slips from 1931, 1962 and 1985 Land Office Receipt for 160 acre tract of land for $82.50 Chapter VI Family Histories Henry and Vera Adel Family Larry Adel Family. Back, left to right: Mark, Harriet, Larry. Front, left to right: Jeffery and Gregory Henry and Vera Adel, and son Larry, moved to Delmont from Tripp County, S.D., in November, 1937. They farmed in the immediate Delmont vicinity until November, 1943, when they moved to a farm on Choteau Creek, five and two-third miles west of Delmont. Henry and Vera Adel spent the rest of their lives on this farm. Vera passed away in December, 1973. Henry passed away in August, 1977. Larry Adel graduated from Delmont High School in 1941. He worked part of a year in California, and attended college at Springfield for part of a year before joining his father in a farming partnership. In 1946, Larry married Harriet Nadenicek of Yankton, S.D. Harriet was a teacher in the Delmont Public School. From this union came three sons. Mark Adel is a civil engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers. Greg Adel is an engineering professor and researcher. Jeff Adel is an attorney. Larry and Harriet have tried to be active in their church, school, and community, and continue to farm on Choteau Creek west of Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Alexander Family Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Alexander, Sr., came to Delmont in 1895 where Mr. Alexander homesteaded one mile west and five miles south of Delmont. He built a sod house and the family lived there while Mr. Alexander went to Aberdeen, S.D., part of the time to work in a land office. He broke up land for farming and also planted shade and fruit trees. Mrs. Alexander's health wasn't very good so the family moved to the West in 1904 in the hope of finding a better climate for her health. They stayed in Oregon for a year, then came back to the homestead. Again in 1907 they moved to Oregon and stayed until 1911. But Mrs. Alexander received no benefit from the changes and continued in poor health until her death in 1911. Mr. Alexander audited many business records in Delmont and Wagner, and was assessor of Charles Mix County for many years. Four sons and one daughter were born to the couple. One son died in 1943; the daughter died in infancy. David lives in Placerville, Calif.; Claude in Medford, Ore.; and John lives in Arizona. John was mail carrier in Delmont from 1921 to 1937 when he transferred to Mitchell and carried mail there until his retirement. J. B. and Murl Alexander Family (Jubilee Book 1961) by Murl B. Alexander C. R. and Anna Alexander filed on their homestead in Charles Mix County south of Delmont and made their home there for many years. She died there in 1918, being an invalid most of her life. They had four boys and a girl who died in infancy. The oldest boy, Addis A. spent most of his life in government and banking in southern and western states and died in Washington State in 1942 leaving a wife, but no children. David K. and Claude R. farmed in the Delmont vicinity and during World War Two David and wife Mamie Beals were in defense work in California, Of their five children, four were in the service. Bill and Bob were both graduates of Delmont High School. John B. volunteered for navy service in World War One before finishing high school. David died in California in 1963 and Mamie is in a nursing home in Sioux Falls, S.D. One daughter died several years ago in California. Claude R. married Elsie Berry and farmed near Delmont many years before going to Medford, Ore., to work in construction. He died there in 1972. They had three children. One in the service, one a civilian employee. One daughter and her husband met tragic deaths in a car-train collision. Elsie is in a nursing home in Central Point, Ore. After John B. was discharged from Navy duty in World War One, he married Murl Berry and entered the postal service, carrying rural mail out of Delmont. They had a girl and a boy. Patricia Ann graduated as valedictorian in Delmont in 1938. The two "J. B.'s" were the first "father-son" team to leave Mitchell, S.D., as navy volunteers in World War Two. Patricia Ann was a civilian employee. Murl stayed home and carried J. B.'s route until his return. We lived in Delmont from 1921 to 1938 when J. B. transferred to Mitchell, S.D., where he continued to carry until his retirement in 1955. Patricia Ann married Leonard W. Bonhorst and they have three children, all living in Arizona. Also six grand children. Both Bonhorst's have retired as civilian employees at nearby Fort Huachuca. Jay married Darlene Youngstrom after his discharge from the Navy. They have two girls and a boy and five grand children, living in California and Washington. Jay works at the Livermore Laboratory for the University of California. Darlene continues in her nursing career. After J. B.'s retirement, we lived in Oregon for awhile and then moved to Arizona where J.B. continued with his interrupted schooling by attending what was Arizona State at Tempe, at that time. We then lived at Apache Junction for years, where J. B. died in 1968. After three serious hospital stays in a year - with considerable travel and expense by the children, I decided to sell the mobile and move into the daughter's guest house at Huachuca City - which is some 60 miles southeast of Tucson. We are on an acreage that has lots of beautiful lawn, flowers, garden, fruit and nut trees, due to much work and ability of Leonards. An elevation of over 4,000 feet makes for wonderful year around weather. We will all remember our years in Delmont with great friends and patrons - as well as those in Mitchell. Greetings and best of wishes to you who are there and may remember us. Niel and Wanda Anderson Family Niel Warren and Wanda Marie (Raabe) Anderson were married on Oct. 7, 1962 at Wagner, S.D., farmed southwest of Wagner until April of 1969 when they moved to Denver, Colo. Three children were born to them, Raymond Niels on Nov. 16, 1963, Rozelle Marie on Sept. 26, 1965, and Samantha Kay on Sept. 4, 1968. The Anderson's moved to Delmont in August, 1979. Raymond and Rozelle have graduated from high school and Delmont High School and Samantha will graduate in May, 1986. Niel is self-employed as a dry-wall finisher and Wanda is manager of the Delmont Record office since June, 1984. Niel is a volunteer fireman, and serves on the City Council and the Hope Lutheran Church Council. Henry and Sophia Arionus Family by Emaline Wegehaupt Henry Eden Arionus Sr., came to the United States from Germany during the 1880's. Henry married Sophia Marie Cassens in Illinois, date not known. To this union were born six sons - Henry Jr., Barney, John, Herman, Edwin, and George and three daughters - Frieda (Lehrkamp), Ella (Steffen), and one daughter died in infancy. In 1908 they moved from Remsen, Iowa to the Delmont area and lived on a farm east of town in what is commonly known as Lipperts Hill. It is not known how many years they lived here. They then moved to Balaton, Minn., where Henry Sr., and his wife Sophia lived out their years. Both are buried there and one son, George is also buried there. All members of this family are now deceased with Frieda Arioniss Lehrkamp being the last member and she passed away Feb. 20, 1985 and is buried at Mesa, Ariz. Henry Arionus Jr., remained in Delmont when his parents moved to Minnesota and worked on a farm. Henry Jr., married Marie Ida Reinfeld on Sept. 17, 1912. They lived on a farm two miles north of Delmont across from the present Vern Goehring farm where their son Leonard was born. Henry and Marie then moved near Yankton where Emaline was born. After a few years they moved back to the Delmont area and farmed on the Bob Otto farm for four years and then farmed a Mrs. Lang's farm for four years. During this time another daughter, Hazel, was born. Picture taken in 1913 prior to the parents taking a trip to Germany. Back row: Frieda Arionus Lehrkamp, born Oct. 6, 1895, died Feb. 20, 1985, age 89, buried at Mesa, Ariz.; Herman Arionus, born Jan. 26, 1894, died April 21, 1975, age 80, buried in Flandreau, S.D.; John Arionus, born Oct. 28, 1891, died June 23, 1960, age 69; Henry Arionus, born April 1, 1889, died Dec. 10, 1470, age 71; Ella Arionus Steffen, born April 24, 1897, died July 6, 1975, age 78, buried at Tracy, Minn. Front row: Barney Arionus, born July 7, 1890, died Dec. 13, 1937, age 47, buried in Black Duck, Minn.; Mother Sophia Marie Cassens A., born Nov. 9, 1865, died Jan. 14, 1937, age 72, buried in Balaton, Minn.; George Arionus, born June 5, 1903, died July 1942, age 37, buried in Balaton, Minn.; Father Henry Eden Arionus, Sr., born May 7, 1863, died March 8, 1935, age 72, buried in Balaton, Minn.; Edwin Arious, born June 16, 1899, died Nov.30, 1956, age 57, buried in Alameda, Calif. Henry Arionus, Jr. (with team and wagon) Marie Ida Reinfeld and Henry John Arious, Jr. Sept. 17, 1912 Henry and Marie Arionus and children Leonard and Emaline Henry Arionus, Leonard Arionus, Emaline Arionus Wegehaupt taken while the family was living in Yankton, S.D. in 1915 Leonard Arionus, Hazel Arionus Andachter, Emaline Arionus Wegehaupt. All the family of Marie and Henry Arionus, Jr. Hugo and Emaline Wegehaupt, March 6, 1937 Henry Jr., and Marie then moved to Faith, S.D., where they lived until 1931. Once more and the last time they moved back to Delmont where Marie cared for her ailing father Fred Reinfeld Sr. As the family matured, Leonard went to Lead, S.D., where he worked for the Homestake Mining Co. for many years. Leonard married Hattie Turek and they had one son, Kenny, who now lives in Sacramento, Calif. Leonard passed away in 1978 and is buried at Deadwood. Hazel married Ted Andachter and they had four daughters. Hazel lived all her married life around and in Delmont until her passing June 18, 1985. Emaline went to work for the J. D. Hand family who ran the local furniture store and funeral parlor. She met and married Hugo Wegehaupt on March 6, 1937 and lived in Delmont, built a lovely home and shared many years together. Henry Jr., passed away Dec. 10, 1960 and is buried in the Armour Cemetery. Marie, in her later years, became an invalid and went to live with Emaline and Hugo who took care of her until her passing in 1978. Marie was laid to rest beside Henry in Armour. Hugo Wegehaupt passed away in 1983 at the age of 67 years, 11 months. Having no children, Emaline remains in her quiet lovely home where she busies herself caring for her home and flowers, and enjoying her friends. Fred W. and Theresa Baier Family Fred W. and Theresa Baier Left to right: Theresa, Eugene, Emil and Fred Baier Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Baier farmed in Douglas County, S.D., for many years, Mr. Baier also served 20 years as a County Commissioner in Douglas County. They were members of the Lutheran Church, later Mr. and Mrs. Baier retired to Delmont, living there until they passed away in January and February of 1966. Fred W. and Theresa Baier were the parents of Emil and Eugene. Emil is married to Frieda (Weisser), and Eugene is married to Frieda (Lindemann). Mr. and Mrs. Emil Baier farmed north of Delmont for 20 years, later Mr. Baier worked for ASCS in Armour, where he was manager for the Government Office. Presently Mr. and Mrs. Emil Baier are retired and live in Delmont. They are members of the Hope Lutheran Church of Delmont. Emil served in many organizations during his life time and his wife Frieda is also active in the community. Emil and Otto Schmidt Jr., are seen with their beards for a community celebration Sept. 15, 1961. Emil Baier and Otto Schmidt, Jr. Sept. 15, 1961 Back row, left to right: Sandra Baier, Frieda (Mrs. Emil), Emil Baier, Joel Baier. Front row, left to right: Kallie Jo Baier, Ryan Baier, Teresa Baier and Reese Baier Gene Baier Family. Seated: Eugene Baier; Standing: Allen of Lincoln, Neb.; Jeannette Young of Billings, Mont.; Frieda (Mrs. Eugene) Mr. and Mrs. Emil Baier had one son Joel, he is married to Sandra Berry of Delmont, they are members of the Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Joel is presently teaching school in Meriden, Iowa. Joel and Sandra are active in many local organizations in the Meriden area. They are the parents of four children: Reese (12), Kallie (11), Teresa (7), and Ryan (5). All attend school. Sandra is a substitute teacher in the school. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Baier also farmed north of Delmont and are presently retired to Parkston. They are members of the Lutheran Church. Eugene and Frieda are active in local activities in the Parkston area. They are the parents of two children. A daughter, Jeanette-who is married to George Young, lives in Billings, Mont. They are the parents of four children: Karyn (13), Kenneth (12), Kandace (7) and Kyle (4). Their son. Allen, married Beverly Youngstrom and are the parents of three children: Carla (19), Dean (18) and Daryl (13). Both Jeanette and Allen are active in the organizations of the community areas in which they live. Andrew and Maria Baier Family Andrew (Andreas) Baier and Maria Frank were united in marriage at Alt Artar, Russia in 1876. Shortly after their marriage they sailed to the United States of America aboard the S.S. Berlin. They landed at Baltimore, Md., on Nov. 13, 1876 and continued west to Yankton, Dakota Territory. The Baiers settled five miles north of what is now Delmont, S.D. With them on the ship were Andrew's mother Friederika, his sister Carolina who later married Michael Semmler. Left to right: Gottlieb Baier, Rosina Baier and Robert Baier Five children were born to Andrew and Maria, four sons, Gottlieb, Robert, John, and Frederick and one daughter, Rosina (Zietner). John died at age five and Frederick at age 1. In 1885 as a storm was approaching, Andrew and his hired man were hurriedly unhitching their teams of horses when they were both struck and killed by lightning. Andrew Baier was buried in a field near his homestead as there was no church or cemetery at that time. In those early days the funerals were held in the homes. Maria remarried in 1886 to Jacob Will. They remained on the farm north of Delmont where five more children were born, three daughters, Emma (Mrs. Emanuel Mattheis), Martha (Mrs. Jacob Lindeman) and Hulda (Mrs. John Fink) and two sons Henry and Emil. Jacob Will served as County Commissioner of Douglas County. He died of a heart attack in 1913 at age 55. In 1918 Maria again remarried Martin Grosz of Scotland and made her home there for 11 years until Mr. Grosz passed away. Maria then moved back to the Delmont area until her death July 27, 1936. Five oldest children of Gottlieb Baier. Back: Amanda. Middle: Walter and Bertha. Front: Selma and Alma Gottlieb Baier, son of Andrew and Maria Baier was born March 25, 1877 in Menno, S.D. Gottlieb was united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1899 to Rebekka Ziebart at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church northwest of Delmont. Walter Baier Ten children were born to this union, four sons Walter, Edmund, Wilmer and one son who died in infancy and six daughters, Amanda, (Mrs. Fred Schulz), Bertha (Mrs. Ed Jordt), Alma (Mrs. Joel Neugebauer), Selma (Mrs. Jerome Neugebauer), Angeline (Mrs. Jack Colvin) and Oliva who died in 1912. Gottlieb and Rebekka made their home on his fathers farm, two west and six north of Delmont. In 1929 they moved to Parkston and lived in town for five years. They moved back on the farm in 1934. Rebekka passed away at age 63 on Nov. 24, 1942 and Gottlieb, who had been ailing with asthma and a weak heart passed away Sept. 22, 1946 at age 69. They are both laid to rest in the church cemetery north of Delmont. Walter Baier son of Gottlieb and Rebekka Baier was born May 2, 1906 in Douglas County. On Feb. 14, 1928 Welter was united in marriage to Rose Schumacher at Mitchell, S.D. This union under God was blessed with four children - Lloyd who died in infancy, Betty (Mrs. Norbert Neugebauer) of Mt. Vernon, Gerald of Delmont and Calvin of Corsica. Welter and Rose farmed the Baier homestead, now the third generation on this farm. Back row: Gerald and Calvin. Front row: Rose, Betty and Walter In 1964 Walter and Rose retired from farming and moved to Corsica. Rose passed away July 30, 1974 and Walter died Dec. 10, 1974 both going to their eternal home in the same year. Gerald Baier son of Walter and Rose Baier was born Aug. 16, 1932. Gerald is a U.S. Army veteran having served his country abroad during the Korean Conflict. On Feb. 5, 1956 Gerald was united in marriage to Rosella Reimnitz and they, being the fourth generation of Baiers, made their home on the Baier homestead. Nine children were born to this union four sons, Eldon, Nolan, Leon and Donald and five daughters Geraldine, Lila Rose (who died in infancy), Lori Ann, June and Patty. Gerald and Rosella continue to work on their centennial farm along with two of their children Donald and Patty who are still at home. The remaining children are all married now and Gerald and Rosella have one grandson, Nathan. William and Ida Baker Family (Jubilee Book 1961) William Baker came to South Dakota from Illinois in 1882 and filed upon a government homestead located two miles south of Delmont. He made his home with the C. A. Houlton family for about two years. He met and later married Miss Ida Austin, who was also a homesteader and a teacher. Soon after their marriage, the claim shanty located on the homestead belonging to Mrs. Baker was moved to land belonging to Mr. Baker and the two houses were used as their home for a number of years. Four children were born to them. As the parents grew more prosperous, a new home took the place of the shanty and Mrs. Baker often referred to it as "The House of Seven Gables." Many evergreen trees were planted. Arthur and Alvera Batterman Family Arthur Batterman was born Dec. 25, 1921 to Joe and Lydia Batterman (nee Drefs). He grew up in Charles Mix County and later moved to Douglas County where he married Alvera Lau daughter of John and Sarah (nee Grosz) on Feb. 17, 1941. They continued to live in Douglas County where their two sons Dennis and Wayne were born. Dennis is married to Lois Peters. They were married Dec. 7, 1963 at Delmont and presently live on a farm near Delmont in Charles Mix County. They have three daughters, Tamara born July 23, 1967. Tonia born Sept. 23, 1970 and Terri born March 16, 1973. Tamara will attend Augustana College this fall. Tonia and Terri attend Delmont Public School. Dennis Batterman Family Back row, left to right: Terri, Tonia and Tammy. Front row: Dennis and Lois Wayne Batterman is married to Lori Hinckley and presently live in Lomiria, Wis. They were married Aug. 11, 1963. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. David born March 19, 1964, Douglas born Jan. 2, 1967, Darci born June 8, 1969, and Dale born Oct. 29, 1973. Arthur and Alvera Batterman farmed in Douglas County until 1960, when they moved to West Bend, Wis., where they were employed at the West Bend Aluminum Company for 23 years. They have a home in West Bend and at the present time live in their trailer home near Delmont, S.D. and are retired. Elmer and Frieda Batterman Family Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Batterman were married in Lake Andes, S.D., in Charles Mix County on March 3, 1939. Mrs. Batterman was the former Frieda Semmler daughter of Soloman and Minnie Semmler. Elmer (nickname Spud) was the son of Joe and Lydia Batterman. Elmer and Frieda (Semmler) Batterman on 40th anniversary, Feb. 23, 1980 They farmed in Charles Mix and Douglas Counties and sold out in October of 1959. In January of 1960 they and their daughter Lexine moved to West Bend, Wis. At that time Elmer was employed at the West Bend Company and Frieda worked as a nurses aid for six years then also went to work for the West Bend Company. Elmer was to retire in May 1980 and move back to Delmont, but Jan. 18, 1980 he died of a heart attack. He is buried at the St. Peter's Cemetery rural Armour, S.D. After Elmer's death Frieda moved to Armour, April of 1980. She is now presently working at the Colonial Manor in Armour. Elmer and Frieda had two children Delmar and Lexine. Delmar was born on Dec. 20, 1941 and married JoAnn Jerke in June 19, 1964. They have three children JoDel, Jamie and Brent. They reside in Corsica, S.D., and they operate the IGA grocery store. Jo Ann is the daughter of Elmer and Viola Jerke. Lexine was born July 8, 1952 and married Terry Goehring July 6, 1974. They have two children Tera and Tyson. They reside five miles south of Delmont and farm on the Eugene Case farm. Terry is the son of Vern and Doris Goehring. Harm and Karoline Batterman Family Harm Batterman was one of six children born to Lukea Nee Smidt and Harm Batterman Sr. Both of his parents were born in Germany. Lukea in Stapelmoor and Harm Sr., in Ditzum. They were probably married in Stapelmoor, Germany where their oldest daughter, Elske, was born. Some time between 1867 and 1872 the small family moved to Bellingwolde (Bellingwedde), Groningen, Netherlands where Freek (Fred), Antje (Annie), Harmina (Minnie), Jeltjo (Joe), and Harm were born. The move to the United States began when Elske left from Weener, Germany in early April of 1888. In April of 1889 Fred left for Carol, Iowa only to find out that in September of the same year that his mother died of what, was then called "head cancer." Two years later Harm Sr., died of pneumonia. Shortly after his death, April of 1891, the remaining brothers and sisters followed Elske and Fred to America. Between 1891 and 1903 Harm moved to the Delmont area where he became a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church by way of confirmation on Feb. 5, 1903. Harm then married Karoline nee Drefs, daughter of Johann Drefs and Christine nee Zeitner, on Feb. 24, 1907 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church of rural Delmont. She unlike her husband was born in America (Kaylor, S.D.) to German-Russian parents. To this marriage was born 12 children (two died as small children) all who made their homes in the general area of Tripp, Parkston and Delmont. Shortly after their marriage, Fred, Joe and Harm tried homesteading near the Black Hills but came back to the Delmont area after only a few years to make their permanent homes. The children of Harm and Karoline are Hattie (Mrs. John Schrankl four children; Helen (Mrs. Alfred Frey) four children; Martha Magdalena (died at age three); Albert John (died at age three); Albert Wilhelm, two children; Erna (Mrs. Carl Guthmiller) two children; Martha (Mrs. Henry Struck); William, two children; Frieda (Mrs. Roy Struck) three children; Minnie (Mrs. Nathan Vilhauer) three children; Norman, three children; and Helmuth. From these 21 grandchildren came 30 great-grandchildren and many great-great- grandchildren. Harm died in 1966 after his retirement from the farm. His retirement years were spent in Tripp. Karoline lived until 1979 when she joined Harm in their final resting place at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Joe and Lydia Batterman Family Joe (Jeltjo) Batterman son of Harm and Lukea (nee Smidt) Batterman Sr., and born near Oude Schans, Holland on Nov. 17, 1876. 1912, Joe Batterman with brothers and sisters. Back row, left to right: Joe, Fred and Harm. Front: Mrs. Bill (Minnie) Batterman, Mrs. Albert (Elsha) Wentzel. Mrs. Claus (Anna) Krull At the age of 14 after his parents death he and his brother Harm and two sisters Anna and Minnie came to America in 1891. They made their home with their oldest sister Mrs. Albert (Ellie) Wentzel in Carroll County, Iowa. Fred had come to America previous to this. He was baptized in the Reformed Church and later received instruction and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith by Pastor C. Goegen. Church located northwest of Delmont. On Aug. 30, 1903 he was united in marriage to Lydia Drefs daughter of John and Christina (nee Zeitner) Drefs. Born in Kaylor of German-Russian parents. Together Joe and Lydia had nine children. They farmed in the Charles Mix and Douglas Counties. The last farm they farmed at was northwest of Delmont on Markus Lau farm. Joe Batterman Family, 1937 Back row, left to right: Herman, Mrs. Albert (Emma) Olawsky, William, Arthur, Leonard, Mrs. Ed (Anna) Jurczewsky, Elmer. Front row, left to right: Mrs. Leonard (Elsie) Lau, Joe, Lydia, Mrs. Albert (Amanda) Ruff Their five sons were: Herman of Utica, S.D.. married Clara Jerke, four children Donald, Marliss, Darlene and James. Herman born Nov. 15, 1906, died Feb. 3, 1984; William of Delmont was never married, he served in World War II from March 1, 1942 until Aug. 25, 1945 and was awarded the Purple Heart, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Born March 3, 1909, died Oct. 8, 1965; Leonard of Armour married Wilma Brenner, three children Arlou, Loretta and Marilyn. Born March 29, 1910, died May 6, 1966; Elmer of West Bend, Wis., married Frieda Semmler, two children Delmar and Lexine. Born May 27, 1918, died Jan. 18, 1980; Arthur of West Bend, Wis., married Alvera Lau, two children Dennis and Wayne, born Dec. 25, 1921. Their four daughters were: Anna, married Ed Jurczewsky of Armour, three children, Norma, Nyle and Jorda. Born Nov. 27, 1904; Elsie, married Leonard Lau of Armour, two children Marvin and Ivan. Born Feb. 22, 1912; Emma, married Albert Olawsky of Mitchell, one child Valores. Born Feb. 21, 1914; Amanda, married Albert Ruff of Armour two children, Jerry and Lavonne. Born June 23, 1915. Joe had two brothers Harm of Delmont, married Carolina Drefs and Fred of Delmont and married Lydia Grosz. Three sisters: Mrs. Albert (Elska) Wentzel for 25 years, remarried Mrs. Albert (Elska) Bielke for 25 years of Stickney; Mrs. Claus (Anna) Krall of Clear Lake, Iowa; Mrs. (Minnie) Pertrum of Parkston. Harm and Joe married sisters. On Tuesday March 4, 1941 at the age of 64 Joe died of stomach cancer. After his death Lydia moved to Delmont in 1942 south of the Zion Lutheran Church. Joe and Lydia are both buried at St. Peter's Cemetery rural Armour. Lydia was born July 30, 1884, died Jan. 22, 1971. Harm, born April 11, 1883, died in 1966. Fred born June 17, 1872, died May 10, 1931. Elska (Ellie) born Oct. 27, 1867, died Aug. 2, 1948. Anna born May 15, 1874, died in 1942. Minnie born Dec. 29, 1878, died March 26, 1964. Joe Batterman late 1800's Daughters of Fred Batterman Lukea, married Clyde Bleven; Mary, married Philip Lindemann; Minnis, died at early age of 18 John Beck Family (Jubilee Book 1961) John Beck was born June 11, 1883, in Romania, Russia. In 1900 at the age of 17 years, he decided to come to America for a visit. He liked America so well that after working on farms, he decided to settle here and choose a farm near Scotland. In February, 1903, Mr. Beck was married to Rose Schmoll. Shortly after their marriage they moved to a farm near Tyndall, where two children, Carl and Mary Ann, were born. Both children died in infancy. In 1906, Mr. and Mrs. Beck homesteaded on a farm southwest of Delmont where two boys John Jr. and Edwin, were born. In 1944, Mrs. Beck passed away. Mr. Beck continued living on the farm until 1948 at which time he retired and moved to Delmont. On Jan. 1, 1951, Mr. Beck was married to Martha Kusler. Mr. Beck was not only a good father and husband, but performed many church and civic duties. He was an elder in St. Paul's Church for 33 years, served on the school board for 26 years, and on the township board for 30 years. In 1948, he was given recognition by the Sioux City Stock Yards for being a shipper of livestock to that market for 41 years. He was a farmer and livestock producer and feeder before his retirement. Eugene (Hans) and Leona Beehler Family Hans was born to Theodore and Elizabeth Beehler and Leona was born to Theodore and Lydia Bietz. Hans moved to Delmont in 1934 with his parents. They farmed in the Delmont community for several years. They also had a butcher shop in Delmont for a short time. Hans entered the army in 1943. He worked at the L & W Chevrolet Garage, then owned by Louis Bogenhagen and Walt Wieting, before and after his discharge from the armed services. At one time he owned a gravel truck and hauled gravel, also he did farm work for several area farmers. Presently (1985) he operates Beehler General Repair Shop located on the Delmont Main Street. On Nov. 18, 1953 Hans married Leona Bietz. Leona has lived near or in Delmont all of her life. First her parents farmed four miles north of Delmont, and since married she has worked in Delmont. She was employed at the Delmont State Bank Oct. 30, 1955 and is still there, only now at the new location and in the new bank building. It is currently named The First State Bank, Delmont Branch. It will be 30 years Oct. 30, 1985 since she started working there. One son, Kevin James Beehler was born to Hans and Leona, on July 20, 1959. In 1958 Hans bought the former Kosock Imp. Building and after remodeling etc. made it into what it is now: the Beehler General Repair Shop. Kevin is employed with his father at the shop. Beehler Repair Shop Hans Beehler Family. Back: Bans, Kevin and Susan. Front: Leona (Bietz) On July 31, 1981, Kevin married Susan Rokusek of Tripp, S.D., they are making their home in Delmont. Susan has been working at the St. Michaels Hospital of Tyndall as an LPN for the past five years. Samuel Edward and Iva May Berry Family Samuel Edward Berry (1867) and Iva May (Smith) Berry (1870) were both born in Illinois. They grew to adulthood there but their paths did not cross until they moved to Nebraska and met there near the town of Friend on July 6, 1892, at a birthday party honoring Iva's brother-in-law, James Connell. It must have been love at first sight, as they were married there on Feb. 24, 1893. Sam and Iva Berry, wedding picture Feb. 23, 1893 In December of that year their first child was born, a son, Earl. Soon after his birth Sam left by covered wagon for South Dakota, which was then being opened up for homesteading. His destination was Delmont, where his brother Charles was already settled. Another brother, Jim, was living nearby in the town of Armour. It took Sam eight and a half days to make the trip to South Dakota, his only companion on that lonely trek a little dog. On his arrival, with the help of his brother Charles, he found a place to live north of Delmont and sent for his wife and baby. They came by train to join him when Earl was six weeks old. They lived on the place north of Delmont until May, 1895, when they took a homestead five miles south of town in Charles Mix County. South Dakota was then a young, raw country, and the young couple did not have an easy life. They moved into an old building which had been used as half granary and half hen house. Here they set up housekeeping with very little to go on. They borrowed some money from Sam's brother Charles and made do the best they could. Indians often came to the door, asking for food. Whenever they could, the Berry's shared their meager provender with them. The stove they used for both cooking and heating was a small two-hole stove. In cold weather they would cram a wash boiler full of prairie hay, take the lids off the stove, and turn the hay-filled boiler upside down over the openings. Thus the burning hay inside the boiler radiated more heat into the room during the frigid Dakota winters. In May 1895, the couple had their second child, Elsie. They expanded the sleeping quarters in their tiny home by acquiring a trundle bed. This was a bed with casters on it, low enough to be rolled under the big bed when not in use. It was not unusual to wake on a winter morning and find snow drifted across the beds. Obviously the little house was not very well insulated! As the years went by they began to prosper and by 1904 were able to pay off their debt to Charles. And by 1905 were financially able to purchase a 160 acre farm from a neighbor, Oscar Sundquist. This farm was approximately a mile north of the homestead and still in Charles Mix County. They now had three children: Charley, born in 1898; Harvey, 1901; and Calvin, 1905. The new place had good buildings; a larger, better constructed house to accommodate the growing family, and good outdoor structures, which remained much the same over the ensuing years. The only changes to be made were the double garage built in later years when the "horseless carriages" came into use, and the enlarging and remodeling of the house in 1918, with a battery-powered electric system and indoor plumbing. Soon after the Berry's moved to the new place in 1905, they gave an acre of land in the southeast corner on which to build a church. For many years this little church, known as the Reservation Church, was the center of the community's religious and social life. But with the advent of the automobile, it became easier for the congregation to merge with the Methodist Church in Delmont, and the little country church was no longer needed. Eventually, this church, which some of Sam's descendants lovingly referred to as "Grandpa's Church" was sold to a congregation in Yankton, S.D. After the family moved from the homestead, their sixth child. Shirley, was born in 1908. Berry Family 1908. Back row: Elsie, Earl, Iva. Second row: Charley, Sam, Harvey. Third row: Calvin, Shirley The eldest son, Earl, was called into military service in the First World War in 1918. He had just been scheduled to sail to overseas duty, when he became ill at Camp Dodge, Iowa, where he had taken his training. The Spanish influenza was rampant all over the country that year, causing many deaths in the military and civilian population. Earl, along with many other fine young men, was a victim, and died just a month before the Armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918. Just prior to the depression in the late 1920's, Sam purchased another 160 acre farm across from the home place. But when hard times hit in the "dirty thirties" and no crops were raised, he lost it along with the homestead to the local bank. Many other farmers suffered that same fate during those bad years. Berry Children 1943. Back row: Shirley, Charley, Elsie. Front row: Harvey, Calvin Sam and Iva Berry, golden wedding 1943 Iva Berry passed away in 1949. The home place was then sold and in 1955 Sam passed away. His brothers James, and Charles, had both preceded him in death. James had a family, who were well-known in the area, but they had moved one by one to other areas. Charles was a bachelor so had no family. Of Sam and Iva's six children, only two spent their lives in the Delmont area, and I am sure are well remembered by many. Charles (or Charley, as he was always known) farmed southwest of Delmont for many years until he and his wife, Nancy (Sandau) Berry both passed away in 1979. Their farm home has been sold. Calvin farmed in the area also, but in later years sold his farm and went into business in Delmont. He married a local girl, Florence Carpenter. He died in 1968. The three living children are no longer in the Delmont area, having moved away many years ago. Elsie lives in Medford, Ore.; Harvey in Overland Park, Kan.; and Shirley in Yankton, S.D. At this writing the descendants of Sam and Iva Berry have extended into the fifth generation, but none of them live near the old home. Just the same - sweet memories of that farm home near the little town of Delmont, and of the kindly neighbors and friends of yesteryear, still live in the hearts of some of us. Ward Besanson Family Ward Law Besanson was born Dec. 27, 1888 at Hastings, New York. He was the son of John and Sherri (Leock) Besanson. He had one brother Floyd and a sister Florence (Mrs. Charles Haag). He married Grace Burris in Montana. To this union five sons were born. Ward worked with various carnivals and later spent 42 years with the railroad as a depot agent. While he lived in Scotland he had a band called the "Scotland Highlanders". Ward and Leah Besanson, December 1956 In 1934 he married Leah Hartz in Webster, S.D. To this union three children were born. Leah was born 1903 in Delmont, S.D. She was the daughter of Valentine and Lena (Schafer) Hartz. She had two brothers Herbert (deceased). Carl who resides in Truckee, Calif. One sister Rachel (Mrs. Archie Hetland) of Mitchell, S.D. Two half sisters Ann Wegehaupt (deceased) and Elizabeth Zellor (deceased). Ward and Leah lived in various towns including Kaylor. Scotland and Delmont before moving to Westfield, Iowa and later to Charter Oak, Iowa. Ward Besanson is a retired Secret Service Agent from the White House and lives in Young Harris, Ga. Lloyd owns the Eide Car Dealership and lives in Bozeman, Mont., Don works for the railroad in Billings, Mont., and lives in Park City, Mont. Kay was born in 1936. He graduated from Delmont High School in 1954 the year he was chosen to All-State Basketball. Ray married Pat Reynolds in May of 1963 in Atlanta, Ga. They have two sons Mark and Patrick. Kay is president of Stubblefield Ins. Inc. in Raleigh, N.C., where they live. Karis Besanson was born in 1937. He graduated from Delmont High School in 1955. He attended South Dakota Beauty Academy in Sioux Falls, S.D. He worked in Rapid City, S.D., and in 1962 he moved to San Antonio, Texas where he still lives and works as a hair stylist at the Figaros Beauty Salon. Kathleen was born in 1944. She graduated from Charter Oak-Ute School in 1962. Kathleen attended South Dakota Beauty Academy in Sioux Falls, S.D. Kathleen married Ervin Kiepe in August of 1973 in Ute, Iowa where they live. They have two sons Karis and Chad. Ward Besanson died Feb. 6, 1964 in Charter Oak, Iowa and Leah died Nov. 16, 1975 in San Antonio, Texas where she made her home with her son Karis. Ferdinand and Louise Bierwagen Family Shortly after entering Douglas County from the east on the old Black Hills Highway the panorama of the Chouteau Creek Valley lies before the traveler. In the foreground some two miles distance is the town of Delmont with the spire of a church rising above buildings nestled among trees. The view is vast and beautiful. It is easy to understand why a group of German immigrants from Russia in search of a new home back in 1880 and 1881 selected the Chouteau Creek Valley to homestead. Here in the high plains of Dakota Territory, they found land reminding them in many ways of the steppes of Southern Russia which they had just left. Among these hardy pioneers were the names of families still familiar to the Delmont community as Semmler, Baier, Brenner, Bierwagen, Triebwasser, Dallmann, Grosz, Platzner, Mueller, Schatz, Goehring, Wieland, Bietz, Serr, and Ziebart. All these families as they carved out a home for themselves wrote a colorful history as they struggled with the harsh and hostile climate - heat and drought in summer and sub-zero temperature and blizzards in winter. With no trees on the wind swept plains lumber for houses was difficult to obtain as it had to be hauled by wagon from trade centers located on a railroad line many miles distant. This presented a problem to the homesteaders. The Germans from Russia having lived on the steppes of Russia were able to cope with the harsh pioneer life on the high plains. They literally dug into the ground to build their houses. The sod houses they built proved to be very efficient in the struggle with nature, warm in winter and cool in summer. That the houses were also durable is evident from the fact that the sod house built by Ludwig Bierwagen in 1881 is still standing some two miles from Delmont. Homesteaders who built wooden shelters not following the examples of the Germans from Russia found their houses were extremely cold in winter and unbearably hot in summer. The struggle with the climate discouraged many of these homesteaders to the point that they gave up their homestead and left the community. One of these German Russian pioneers was my father, Ferdinand Bierwagen. At the age of 20 he arrived in the Chouteau Creek Valley from the Black Sea region of Russia with his father in 1881. When he had reached the age of 21 he filed his own homestead two miles north of Delmont. He lived on his homestead until his death in 1927. While developing his own homestead rumors were circulating that the railroad may reach into the Chouteau Creek Valley. The rumors were quite credible. Dakota Territory was caught up in a great railroad boom, beginning in 1878 and lasting until 1890. Everywhere in what is today eastern South Dakota the railroad companies were busy surveying in preparation to follow the homesteaders. By 1886 the settlers saw the railroad extended into the Chouteau Creek Valley. A spur line starting at Tripp and extending to Stickney was nearing completion. Along the route the sites for the trade centers of Delmont, Armour, Corsica and Stickney were plotted. Ferdinand and Louise Bierwagen In 1890 Ferdinand married Louise Doering of Parkston, S.D. Louise Doering, at the age of ten came to Dakota Territory in 1880 with her parents who had migrated from Bessarabia, Russia. Reared in a homesteaders home she was well acquainted with the hardships of pioneer life in Dakota. As she settled in with her husband in his homestead she brought with her the ability to cope with the problems of a pioneer wife and quickly adapted to life on the new homestead. Their efforts were rewarded and they were able to expand their holdings beyond the original homestead. Together with the other homesteaders Ferdinand and Louise were busy converting Dakota into a prosperous farm community. This meant coping with heat and drought, blizzards and cold. It meant dealing with prairie fires, with childhood diseases, illness and accidents without proper medical care. It meant in case of a crop failure to do without necessities. It meant to be at the mercy of natural disasters continuously. They joined their fellow Lutheran pioneers in regular Sunday worship. At first they gathered in homes. As they grew in number they organized a congregation in 1886 and erected a church some three miles northwest of Delmont. By 1903 they merged with the group in Delmont and formed Zion Lutheran Church that still worships in the beautiful church building erected in 1913. At the same time the newly formed congregation organized a private school for its children. The school maintained a high visibility in the community until 1933 when it became a victim of the drought and depression of the 1930s. All six of their children received their elementary education at Zion Lutheran School. Ferdinand Bierwagen Children Left to right: Bernhard, Walter, Emanuel, Albert, Hedwig and Paul. Taken at Britton, S.D., on August 1947 (at the time of Ida Bernhardt's wife burial) The calm of the farm community was disturbed in 1914 by the news of war in Europe. The German-Russian pioneers were happy to be in the United States far from the political turmoil in Europe that had uprooted their ancestors and finally brought them to Dakota. After the United States had declared war on Germany in April of 1917 news soon reached them that their sons would be conscripted into the army. To escape conscription of their sons was one of the compelling reasons for leaving Russia. Silently they accepted the demands on their sons believing President Wilson that they were helping to make the world safe for democracy. The most disturbing was being forbidden to use the German language in their Sunday worship. It was a cruel blow to many of the original homesteaders to give up a familiar ritual in their worship. It was difficult for them to understand that while their sons were making the supreme sacrifice to make the world safe for democracy the government was destroying democracy in their home community. In the early 1920s Ferdinand together with two of his sons, Walter and Emanuel, organized the Bierwagen Stock Farms, engaging in raising thorough bred stock - hogs and cattle. The farms became a source of breeding stock for many of the farms in the community. In the fall of 1926 Ferdinand became ill with a heart ailment which confined him to his home. He died on March 5, 1927 at the hospital in Mitchell and was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Delmont. Emanuel and Alma Bierwagen in 1954 Walter Bierwagen Family 1942 Standing, left to right: Hubert, Gilbert, Norman. Seated, left to right: Walter, Helen, Louise His wife Louise with her son Emanuel continued the operation of the homestead. In the spring of 1930 Emanuel moved to Milesville, S.D., to assume the operation of the Dan Bierwagen Ranch while Welter moved back to the homestead. Louise, the mother, remained on the homestead with her son Walter until death on Dec. 21, 1941. During the fifty years she had lived in the Delmont community she had experienced many changes. She saw it evolve from the pioneer era into a prosperous farm community. The most heart breaking for Louise were the 1930s as she saw the ravages of the drought and dust storms combined with the financial depression financially ruin many farms in the community around Delmont which the pioneers and their children had worked hard to create. In 1945 Walter moved his family to a ranch he had purchased near Milesville. S. D. With his leaving the last descendant of the Bierwagens who had come to the Delmont area in 1881 had left the community. Darey Bierwagen 1985 Darla Dee Bierwagen 1978 Herb and Edna Bierwagen 1983 Dennis and Pam Jacobsen 1982 Herbert and Edna Bierwagen Family Herbert Bierwagen was born on July 28, 1910 in Douglas County at the Bierwagen farm. He attended Zion Lutheran Parochial School of Delmont. Herb farmed northeast of Delmont with his father who retired and moved to Delmont in 1937. On June 22, 1952 he married Edna Wegehaupt of Delmont. Herbert and Edna have three daughters: Pamela, Darcy, and Darla. A son, James John, was born Dec. 11, 1954 and died March 23, 1955. Pam (April 4, 1953) attended Augustana and Huron Colleges, graduating in 1974. She then taught at Gregory and Letcher, S.D. On July 15, 1978 she married Dennis (Jake) Jacobsen of Letcher. Dennis attended the Vocational Technical School at Emmetsburg, Iowa, and worked for his brother Ken at Ireton, Iowa before returning to Letcher. Jake owns and operates Jake's Lounge and Pam is owner of the Insurance Headquarters Ltd. in Mitchell, S.D. They reside in Letcher. Darcy (June 2, 19561 attended Stewart's School of Hairstyling in Sioux Falls. After graduating from her basic training in cosmetology, Darcy received advanced training with Horst and Friends International of Minneapolis, Mn. She is a stylist with the Trendsetters of Sioux Falls, S.D., and resides there. Darla (March 9, 1960) attended Mount Marty College, at Yankton, S.D. She has been a manager of restaurants and food service oriented jobs. She is presently employed by Bunkhouse, Pierre, S.D., where she resides. In February 1974 the family moved to Delmont - due to Herb's health. Herb was active in community affairs, he served on the township board, school board, helped form the rural fire truck assn. and was treasurer for many years, active in developing the golf course, and was instrumental in developing the Bi-Centennial Park in Delmont, church affairs and committees. His hobby is woodworking. Edna graduated from DHS in 1945. While attending high school, she worked for brother Rudy at Wegehaupt Produce; employed in Sioux City, Iowa as bookkeeper at A.Y. McDonald; Delmont Co-op Grocery Store as bookkeeper and clerk and at the Delmont State Bank before marriage. Also since her marriage she has been a school lunch cook (1974-1982). Edna has been active in community and church affairs. John Bierwagen Family John Bierwagen was born June 7, 1866 in Tarriatien, Besserabia, South Russia. He served three years in the army. In 1892 he married Suzanna Kieldon, coming to the USA the following year. They settled in South Dakota, on a farm south of Delmont. (Carl Gunnare farm.) In 1901 his wife passed away, leaving him with four small children: Bertha (Mrs. Gottfried Weidel 1894-1963), William (1896-1965), Ida (Mrs. Paul Neugebauer 1897- ), and Rudolph (1899-1935). Mr. and Mrs. John Bierwagen 1945 On Sept. 15, 1901 he married Salome Hoenke of Parkston, S.D., moving in 1902 to a farm northeast of Delmont, which he operated until 1937, when he retired and lived in Delmont. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church. By his second marriage, four children were born: Alma (Mrs. John Schumacher 1903- ), Leonard (1906-1949), Herbert (1910- ) and Cordelia (1913- ). Cordelia Bierwagen resides in Delmont. Bierwagen Homestead Cordelia Bierwagen 1983 Harold and Norma Bietz Family Harold William Bietz, son of William F. Bietz, and Louise (Leischner) Bietz, was born on Oct. 22, 1933 one mile east and four north of Delmont on the Bietz farm. Norma Ruth (Semmler) Bietz, daughter of Arnold and Altha (Brenner) Semmler, was born June 16, 1935, northwest of Delmont. Her grandmother Marie Semmler was the midwife who assisted the doctor at the time of her birth. She lived and grew up five miles west and one south of Delmont. Norma Semmler and Harold Bietz were married June 16, 1954 at Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. They lived on a farm two miles north of Delmont. Norma taught school 1954-55 in Delmont #9. Then she stayed home to raise their family and help with the farm work. They farmed there until 1966. In the summer of 1966 they moved to Mitchell where Harold was involved in manufacturing. He is currently plant manager of Trail King Industries of Mitchell. In 1965 when the youngest child, Alden, started school, so did Norma. She went back to college and back to teaching school. She taught at the Evans School west of Delmont for one year. Then after moving to Mitchell she taught at the Washington #1 School, in Douglas County, west of Dimock, S.D., for five years. Since then she has been employed in the Dimock Public School in the lower elementary grades. In 1973 she received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Southern State College in Springfield, S.D. On Aug. 2, 1985 she graduated from Northern State College in Aberdeen, S.D., with a masters in elementary education. Harold Bietz Family, 1960. Back: Norma, Debbie, Harold. Front: Alden, Beverly, Curtis The Bietz's have four children who were all born while they were living north of Delmont. They were all born at the St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston, S.D. All four children were all baptized in Hope Lutheran Church, Delmont. They all attended the Delmont Elementary School system before moving to Mitchell. Deborah Kay was born Aug. 28, 1955. She attended the Delmont Public School system her first five years of school. She graduated from the Mitchell Public School system in 1973. Debbie married Harlan Elmer Winckler on June 16, 1973 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mitchell, S.D. They moved to Casper, Wyo., where Harlan is employed as a machinist, and Debbie is a secretary. She attended Casper Jr. College secretarial program. She is currently executive secretary for the Casper Chamber of Commerce. They have three children. Carrie Ruth, born Dec. 17, 1976; Carl Harlan, born May 26, 1979; and Cristina Kay, born Nov. 20, 1981. Curtis Harold Bietz was born Oct, 6, 1956. He attended the Delmont Public School his first four years of school. He graduated from Mitchell Public School and Mitchell Vo Tech. in 1974. After serving three years in the armed services, he attended Northern State College for three years. He graduated from N.S.C. in 1981. On May 22, 1982 he married Debbie Ray Geffre from Leola, S.D. They were married in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Aberdeen, S.D. Curt is currently an industrial arts instructor and wrestling coach in the Ellendale-Geneva School system in south central Minnesota. Curt has a stepdaughter, Sara Ray, born Feb. 19, 1980, and they have a son Criston Curtis born March 31, 1983. Beverly Jean was born March 29, 1958. After attending her first three years of school in the Delmont School system, she transferred to Mitchell. She married Robert LaVern Phillips on May 21, 1976 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mitchell, S.D. They had a son Dustin Harold born Oct. 22, 1976. In April 1979 they were divorced. Beverly and Dustin moved to Casper, Wyo.. where she attended the Casper Jr. College secretarial accounting program. She was employed at the First National Bank of Casper. On April 4, 1981 she married Steve Heger of Fulda, Minn. They were married at First Lutheran Church, Dundee, Minn. They are currently living in Holstein, Iowa, where Steve is employed by Schwans Inc. Beverly is his secretary and bookkeeper. Steve and Beverly now have two sons. Dustin Harold, born Oct. 22, 1976; and Travis Steven, born June 21, 1984. Alden Todd was born May 25, 1959. He attended first grade in the Delmont School system, and then transferred to Mitchell. He graduated from Mitchell Public School in June 1978. He was employed at Trail King Inc. in Mitchell for one year before moving to Gillette. Wyo., where he was employed for three years. In 1983 he came back to South Dakota. He is currently attending Northern State College where he is majoring in psychology and coaching. He is employed at the Adjustment Training Center of Aberdeen, S.D., and his head wrestling coach for the School for the Visually Handicapped in Aberdeen, S.D. (See Arnold Semmler history.) William and Louise Bietz Family William Frederich Bietz born Sept. 4, 1901 in Douglas County, of father Joseph Bietz and mother Dorthea (Baltzer) Bietz. He was baptized and confirmed in the Emmual Lutheran Church north of Delmont. Louise Leischner was born July 16, 1909, near Parkston, S.D. Daughter of Matilda (Winter) Leischner and Gottfried Leischner. She grew up in the Parkston area. Louise Leischner and William Bietz were married at the United Church of Christ in Parkston on Nov. 20, 1932. They lived on a farm one mile east, and three and one-half north of Delmont on the Joseph Bietz family farm. Joseph Bietz and wife lived on the same farm, in a remodeled summer kitchen. Joseph Bietz passed away Feb. 5, 1934, and mother Dorthea remained on the farm until her passing away in March 1954. The William Bietz's remained here until Melvin was married in December 1959. Then they purchased the Gottfried Leischner home in Parkston, and moved to Parkston. William Bietz passed away in November 1978, and was buried in the Protestant Cemetery in Parkston. Harold William Bietz was born on Oct. 22, 1933. He was baptized in the Emmual Lutheran Church North of Delmont, and he was confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. On June 16, 1954 he married Norma Ruth (Semmler) daughter of Arnold and Altha (Brenner) Semmler in the Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. They lived on a farm two miles north of Delmont until 1966 when they moved to Mitchell where Harold was involved in manufacturing at Dakota Manufacturing 1964-1967, at Plains Industries from 1967-1978. He is currently plant manager for Trail King Industries of Mitchell since 1978. His wife Norma has been teaching school in Douglas and Hutchinson County since 1966. The Harold Bietz's have four children who were all born while Harold's lived near Delmont. Deborah Kay born Aug. 28, 1955, Curtis Harold born Oct. 6, 1956, Beverly Jean born March 29, 1958, and Alden Todd born May 25, 1959. Melvin Orville, was born March 30, 1936. He was baptized at Emmual Lutheran north of Delmont, and was confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. On Dec. 28, 1959 he married Janet Vogel Harmon at the Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. Melvin lived and farmed on the Wm. Bietz farm until 1979. The Melvin Bietz children were Steven Richard Harmon Bietz born Feb. 8, 1958. Bryan William Bietz born Oct. 7, 1960, Keith Melvin Bietz born May 2, 1966, and Jon Walter Bietz born June 14, 1969. In 1973 Melvin and Janet Bietz were divorced, and on July 22, 1973 Melvin married Maureen Klassen. Melvin and Maureen continued to live and farm on this farm until 1979 when they moved to Gillette, Wyo. Maureen had three children who graduated from Delmont. They are Mark Allen Klassen born Nov. 14, 1957, Jeffrey Wayne Klassen born Oct. 25, 1959, and Deborah Ann Klassen Nov. 11, 1960. Anita Louise Bietz was born Jan. 19, 1940, she was baptized in the Emmanual Lutheran Church north of Delmont. And confirmed at Hope Lutheran Delmont. She graduated from Delmont in 1958 and attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, S.D., for one year. Then she worked at the Methodist Hospital in Mitchell for two years. On Dec. 18, 1960 she married Orville Frederich Stevenson in the Salem Lutheran Church in Parkston. They are farming eight miles west of Mitchell. To this union were born: Ronda Louise, July 23, 1961; Carmen Kay, Aug. 5, 1962; Robert Orville, Dec. 31, 1967 and Paul Oneil, April 19, 1979. Back row: Harold, Melvin, Anita. Front row: William (father), Erwin, and Louise (mother) Ervin Herbert Bietz was born July 8, 1943. He was baptized at Emmual Lutheran Church north of Delmont. He was confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. He was graduated from Delmont High School in 1961. On June 3, 1961 Ervin married Judy Reinfeld, daughter of Ted and Bernice (Blume) Reinfeld, she was born Nov. 16, 1944. Ervin and Judy Bietz moved to Denver, Colo., for one year, and then moved back to South Dakota and farmed on the Ted Bietz farm north of Delmont for three and one-half years. Then they moved to Sioux Falls where Ervin was employed at the Morrell Plant. They moved back to Delmont in 1969 where he took over Bluebird Locker Plant. They have been managing the locker ever since. To this union were born: Wanda Kay, Dec. 11, 1961; Wayne Ervin, May 19, 1964; Wade Allan, May 26, 1968; Wynell Lynn, Jan. 21, 1970 and William Joseph, April 10, 1971. Joseph and Dorothy Bietz Family After the tornado, May 25, 1908, 9:00 p.m. The farm rebuilt, Joseph Bietz farm Joseph Bietz Family Back row, left to right: Bertha Kern, John, Emanuel, Theodore, William, Mary Schuh. Front row, left to right: Erna Brosz, Dorothy, Joseph, Hulda Brosz In the year of 1883 Joseph Bietz moved to Douglas County to homestead the northeast quarter section of Section 10-98-62, he lived alone for two years then he married Dorothy Baltzer and they farmed all of their life on the same farm. On May 25, 1908 at 9:00 p.m. a tornado destroyed their farm. All of the family members were in the brick house at the time of the storm so no one was hurt, but some horses, cows and sheep were lost. But the hardy pioneers were not to give up and leave, with the help of friends and neighbors the farm was immediately rebuilt. The brick house to the left of the picture was built in 1902 (August Kaufman was the brick layer) only the chimney was lost in the storm, the house to the rear of the brick house was the summer kitchen that had some storm damage, the building to the far north is the sod house where the family lived before the brick house was built. The round building is the water tank the windmill was destroyed by the storm. In the picture you see two men holding the up-right pole are Leonard Schuh and John Ziebart, Joseph Bietz standing alone to the left. The names of the other people are not known. The white dog was named Peanuts. Currently the 82 year old house is occupied by Bradley G. and Joyce Brosz and their children Carisa and Brandon, the fourth and fifth generation of Joseph and Dorothy Bietz. The following are the children of Joseph Bietz. Bertha Kern, Tripp, S.D.; John the oldest son died July 28, 1974; Emanuel and Theodore both of Parkston, S.D.; William the youngest son died Nov. 28, 1978; Mary Schuh is a resident of Mogck's Rest Home Mitchell, S.D., she is the oldest of the girls, age 96; Erna Brosz and Hulda Brosz both of Delmont, S.D. Joseph Bietz and Dorothy (Baltzer) Bietz came to the U.S.A. in the ship named S.S. Mosel this is also the name of a German river. They were 16 and 14 years old when they came to the U.S.A. In the year of 1883 Joseph Bietz homesteaded land four miles north of Delmont. He began farming and building a farm, in May of 1908 his farm was destroyed by a tornado but Mr. Bietz was not to give up, he immediately began to rebuild his farm and continued farming until he retired and transferred the farm over to his youngest son William Bietz. Norman and Lenita Bietz Family Norman is the oldest of four children born to Emanuel and Antonia Bietz. He attended country school and served 18 months in the U.S. Army, part of which was in Japan. Lenita is the fifth of six children of John and Hulda Fink. Norman and Lenita were married in October of 1949. They have one son, Ken. He attended country grade school and Delmont High School followed by one year at NRC in Rapid City. He served in the U.S. Army four and one-half years, one year in the states, one year in Thialand and two and one-half years in Korea. He then attended Vocational School in Alexandria and is now living in Eagan, Minn. He married Yong OK Kang in Korea and they have three boys. Norman Bietz Family Back row: Ken, Yong OK Kang. Front row: Norman and Lenita. Norman lived all of his life on the farm he was born on except for nine years in Hutchinson County. His mother, Antonia, passed away in 1981, his dad, Emanuel, lives in Parkston. Lenita's mother passed away in 1948 and her dad in 1963. H. S. Billman (Jubilee Book 1961) Harvey Samuel Billman was born June 1, 1873, at Dellville, Pa. He grew to manhood in the community of his birth and largely by his own efforts, secured his education in the Bloomfield Academy of Bloomfield, Pa. In 1898, he came to South Dakota where he taught school for nine years. In 1901, he was married to Anna Ziegler at Dellville, Pa. The young couple came to Delmont, S.D., to make their home and participated in the early agricultural development of that area. His wife preceded him in death in 1926. In 1933, he was married to Laura Lee Means of Iowa City, Iowa, and established with her their home southwest of Delmont, where they have lived since. He was a man who bore the respect of all who knew him. He was capable and fair-minded to the degree that his advice and counsel were frequently sought by his many friends. Indeed, one of his chief enjoyments was in aiding young couples in the establishments of their homes and in seeing them prosper thereafter. He had a deep and abiding faith in the greatness and goodness of God, and for him, death had no fear. Em. and Martha (Ruff) Bitterman Family Em. and Martha (Ruff) Bitterman Family, 1953. Back, left to right: Delbert Bitterman (age 16-1/2), Donald Bitterman (age 21). Front, left to right: Em. Bitterman, Dale Bitterman (age 5 years, 7 months), Martha (Ruff) Bitterman. Martha (Ruff) Bitterman was born in Grosliebental, Russia Nov. 19, 1906 and came with her folks to America in March 1909. She married Em. Bitterman Jan. 10, 1926. Em. was born in Yankton County and at the age of two came with his folks to just south of Delmont and lived here the rest of his life. His parents were George and Elizabeth Kusler Tislaw Bitterman, and his date of birth was Aug. 25, 1897. Em. and Martha have four children: Martha (born May 25, 1930, lived one hour); Donald (April 12, 1932); Delbert (July 31, 1936); Dale (April 8, 1947). See John Ruff history. George Bitterman (Jubilee Book 1961) George Bitterman was born Jan. 31, 1869, in South Russia. He came to America with his parents in 1873 and settled on a farm near Lesterville in Yankton County, S.D. He was married to Elizabeth Kusler Tislaw in 1895; to them were born 13 children. Mr. and Mrs. Bitterman made their home on a farm south of Delmont for many years. In 1936, he and his wife moved to Delmont where he remained the rest of his days. He passed away Aug. 3, 1948, at the age of 79 years after several years of illness. Henry and Katie Bitterman Family Henry and Katie (Bitterman) Bitterman, married Oct. 15, 1925 in North Dakota Henry and Katie (Bitterman) were married on Oct. 15, 1925 at Streeter, N.D. They lived and farmed in the Delmont area. In 1961 they moved to Delmont and retired. Henry passed away in January of 1977 and Katie now lives in an apartment at Armour. She moved there to be nearer her daughter Irene. Henry, Irene and Katie Bitterman, 1934 Country school, 1942, two miles west and one-half north of Delmont, 3-4 grades. Back, left to right: Irene Bitterman, Lloyd Reinfield, Elsie Bartel. Front, left to right: Arthur Hartman and Doris Fink December 1961--Making sausage at the Melvin Herr home. Left to right: Martha Beek, Mary Schwaderer, Katie Bitterman, Melvin Herr, Richard Engel Henry and Katie Bitterman Family. Delvin, Katie (Bitterman), Henry, Irene. 50th anniversary, Oct. 15, 1975 The children born to this union are: Irene Gjoraas of Armour and Delvin Bitterman of Sioux Falls. There are a total of four grandchildren. Louis and Alma Bogenhagen Family Louis and Alma (Reinfeld) Bogenhagen were married May 29, 1937. For five and one-half years they lived with Louis parents, Louis and Clara Goldhammer, on the southeast end of Delmont. They then purchased a house from Martin Schaefer located on the east end of Main Street and have lived there ever since. Louis was born Nov. 15, 1908 in Minnesota and adopted from a Sioux Falls Lutheran orphanage at the age of six months by August and Clara Bogenhagen of White Lake. His dad died when he was two years old. His mother then married Louis Goldhammer in 1917 moving to a farm southeast of Delmont. In 1922, they moved into town. Louis attended parochial school at St. Paul and Zion Lutheran School. Wedding picture of Louis and Alma (Reinfeld) Bogenhagen, May 1937 Louis has been in the Chevrolet garage as a mechanic since 1927. In June of 1934, Louis and Walt Wieting became partners of the garage called L & W Chevrolet. Walt died in 1962 which left Louis with the garage. He has been a member of the Delmont Fire Department since 1931. Alma R. Bogenhagen, Ted Reinfeld, Elsie R. Gutgesell, 1917 Louis Bogenhagen Family, 1952 Louis and Alma, Audrey--age 6, EllaMae--age 2 Louis Bogenhagen Family, 1964. Alma, Audrey, EllaMae and Louis Alma, the oldest of Fred and Pauline Reinfeld, was born July 19, 1910 in a sod house four and one-half miles north west of Delmont where Willard Reinfeld now lives. At the age of three, she moved with her parents on a farm three and one-half miles northwest of Delmont where she grew up, went to country and parochial school at Zion Lutheran. Alma had one brother, Ted deceased in 1981 and one sister, Elsie now living in Watertown. Alma is a housewife, milked, raised chickens, geese, ducks, roomed and bearded teachers for years. Louis and Alma has one son, who died at birth in 1941, and two daughters. Audrey was born April 13, 1946, married Wm. (Bill) Sayles May 8, 1971. They have three children Noel, 1972; Chad, 1974; and Nicolle, 1982. EllaMae was born April 15, 1950, and married Douglas Goehring Dec. 12, 1970. They have three children, Cory, 1973; Cary, 1974; and Catherine, 1981. Christian and Belle Breitbach Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Christian Breitbach was born July 8, 1862, in Germany. With his parents, he immigrated to America in 1880, when he was 18 years old. The family settled in Philadelphia. In 1883, they came to Dakota Territory and homesteaded northwest of what is now Delmont. In 1890, he was married to Belle McKenzie. Three children were born to them. During his earlier life here, he was a carpenter and operated a threshing rig with his brother, Joe. After serving a number of years as Delmont city marshal, he, with Lee, opened a light plant and produce station in which he continued for a number of years. John Brenner, Sr. Family Mr. and Mrs. John Brenner, Sr. John Brenner, Sr. was born Feb. 2, 1858 in Platzke, South Russia, where he spent his youth and married his first wife. They came to America in the fall of 1879, settling on a farm in Hutchinson County. They lived there two years and in 1881 they took a homestead one mile west and four miles north of Delmont (now occupied by the Dwight Brenner family, a great-grandson). Two children were born during this first marriage, and shortly after moving here his wife and one child died. John Brenner Farm John Brenner, Sr. residence in Delmont John Brenner Farm Five sons of John Brenner, Sr. On Sept. 20, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie (Whilemina) Patzer at Sheldon, Iowa. She was born Feb. 18, 1868 at Eigenheim, South Russia. When she was 11 years old, in 1879, she came to America with her parents, settling near Parkston. To this union 11 children were born, one dying in infancy. Their children were Karoline from the first marriage, and Whilemina, Jacob, John Jr., Magdalena, Jacobina, Emanuel, Theresia, Emma, Alfred, and Reinhold. John Brenner, Sr. passed away Dec. 29, 1932, at the age of 74. Whilemina passed away Dec. 7, 1935, age 67. They are both buried at the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery one mile west and five miles north of Delmont. Karolina married Henry Reiman in 1903. They lived in Canada and had four children. Minnie, born March 27, 1885, was a Lutheran Deaconess, and died Nov. 29, 1971. Jacob, born Nov. 1, 1886, married Lydia Hildebrand, and they had two children. He died April 24, 1934. John Jr. was born Feb. 25, 1888. He married Sophie Hartman and they had four children. She died and later he married Olga Johnson and they had one son. John died May 30, 1968. Magdalena was born Dec. 15, 1889. She married Peter Rothenberger and they had five children. Jacobina was born Oct. 29, 1891 and married Henry Fink. They had three children. Emanuel was born March 27, 1884. He is married to Emilie Albrecht and they have six children. Theresia was born March 18, 1896 and died Feb. 10, 1967. She was married to Henry Kaufman and they had one child. Emma, born April 13, 1899, was married to Charles Taylor. Alfred was born in 1905 and died in November 1941. He married Tillie Kittler and they had six children. Reinhold was born Jan. 22, 1910. He is single and lives in Milwaukee. Wis. Centennial farm of John Brenner Wedding picture of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brenner Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brenner and their Model T Ford, taken in 1914 Harold Brenner, son of Jacob Ewald Brenner, son of Jacob and Lydia Brenner and Lydia Brenner Ewald and Gertrude Brenner at Delmont 75th anniversary, 1961 The Centennial farm of John Brenner. Sr. was among those honored at the S.D. State Pair in 1984. It is still in the family, now occupied by Dwight and Candy Brenner, a great-grandson. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brenner lived on a farm northwest of Delmont. He passed away in 1934. Lydia later moved to Parkston, and passed away in 1978. They had two sons, Harold now in Arizona, and Ewald still living on the home place. Ewald and Gertrude Brenner Family, June 28, 1975. Left to right: Larry and Marlene Wetzler, Dave and Julie Brenner, Jim Brenner, Betty and Larry Freier, Barbara and Robert Wetzler, Gertrude and Ewald Brenner, Tammy and Kevin Freier Janelle Lynn Wetzler, age 6 1/2 months, born Sept. 30, 1978 David and Julie with Jody and John Ewald Brenner and Gertrude Will were married Dec. 22, 1940. Marlene and her family Barbara, Robert, and Janelle live on a farm southwest of Gregory, S.D. Her husband Larry passed away in 1980 at the age of 37. Betty and Larry Freier have two children, Kevin and Tammy, and live in Sheridan, Arkansas. David and Julie have two children, Jody and John, and live on a farm northwest of Delmont. Jim lives in Armour and is single. John and Lydia Frost Family More than one hundred years ago Lydia Mueller, at the age of one, came to the Delmont vicinity in 1882 with her parents, the Wm. Muellers. They moved three miles north of Delmont to build a house and establish a farm. She made her home there until her marriage. In 1902 she and John Brost were married in the Lutheran church six miles north of Delmont. They made their home in Hutchinson County where Mr. Brost had grown up. After a few years they homesteaded in North Dakota for a year. Soon thereafter they purchased the Mueller farm and moved there in 1908 with their three daughters. Due to John's health they moved to Delmont where they purchased the large house (quite new) situated on ten acres at the north edge of Delmont in 1910. The house was said to have had one of the first hot-water heating systems and running water in the town. It was here the Brost's youngest daughter Clara joined her sisters Alma, Lora, and Agnes. Mr. Brost was a business partner in Delmont Hardware and Delmont Implement businesses for 18 years before retirement. The four Brost daughters attended Delmont schools, Alma and Lora through the second year of high school as the junior and senior curriculum were not yet available. Both finished high school at Wartburg College and after a year of college taught rural schools in the Delmont vicinity. Agnes was in the second graduating class of Delmont high in 1925, and Clara graduated in 1933. Mr. and Mrs. Brost sold the house with ten acres to the Matt Loos family in 1943 and lived for a few years in their home in northwest Delmont before moving to Sturgis, S.D., in 1947. There they observed their golden wedding anniversary and after eight years moved to Rapid City where they lived to observe their 65th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Brost died in 1968 and was followed in death by Mr. Brost in 1969. Alma was born near Parkston in 1903 and moved to Delmont with her parents in 1908 where she attended school, completing two years of high school, then graduating from Wartburg Academy, Waverly, Iowa. She prepared for teaching when attending Southern State Normal at Springfield and Northern State Normal at Aberdeen. She taught near Elgin, N.D., and then Swayne School near Delmont. In November, 1928, she was married to M. E. (Emmanuel) Bierwagen and this was the first couple married in the new Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. M.E., born in 1898 at Delmont, son of Ferdinand and Louise (Doering) Bierwagen attended school in Delmont and lived on his parent's farm until December 1928 when he and Alma moved to a ranch near Milesville. They lived there until retirement in 1961, then making their home in Philip. Alma continues to reside in the Philip home but M.E. is a resident at the nursing home there and his health has been regressing since a leg amputation in 1982. M.E. was a state legislator, a member of the South Dakota Water Resources Commission, served 17 years on the Philip Hospital Board, and II on the city council. Alma continues to be a piano teacher and was a church organist. The Bierwagens had two sons, Elmer and Daniel. Both graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines and Elmer attended Princeton University where he earned a doctorate degree. He resided in Lafayette, Calif., with his family until his death in 1984 due to cancer. Daniel and his family reside in Holland, Mich., and there are four grandchildren. Lora, born in 1905 in Elm County, N.D., where her parents homesteaded, and after 1908 residing in Delmont with them, completed school through two years of high school, then attending Wartburg Academy, Wartburg, Iowa, graduating from there. She received a teaching certificate from Northern State Normal, Aberdeen, after a year's attendance there and taught in the Delmont area until her marriage to Albert Krause in December, 1928. They lived on a farm near Elgin, N.D., for 28 years, then moved to Spearfish where Lora completed a B.S. degree at Black Hills State College. She taught at Merced. Calif.; Douglas, Wyo., and Lead, S.D., retiring from teaching in 1971. Family members include Frances Bergland, Maynard and Wayne. Frances, a graduate of St. Alexius School of Nursing in Bismarck, with an R.N. degree now resides in Sturgis, S.D. Maynard and his family live in Hazen, N.D., where he is vice president of Maintenance Industrial Contractors. Dr. Wayne Krause, a graduate of South Dakota School of Mines, received a doctorate from the University of Nebraska and is now Associate Professor at the School of Mines, Rapid City, where he and his family reside. The Krause's have six grandchildren. Lora passed away in September 1983 after a prolonged illness with cancer. Agnes, daughter of John and Lydia Brost, lived with her parents from 1908 until 1929 in Delmont. Having attended Delmont schools, she graduated in the school's second high school graduating class. After a year at Augustana College she taught rural school for two years and went on to Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. Following graduation and after courses in public health she was a Sioux City school nurse for a number of years. In 1939 Agnes and Stanley Norris were married in Sioux City. They purchased a newspaper in Stanton, Iowa, and later bought newspaper properties in Randolph and Wisner, Neb. After 30 years of publishing newspapers they retired in Bella Vista, Ark. The Norrises have two sons: John, who lives with them in Arkansas, and James who is operations director with New York Newsday. He was married to Loy Lauster while they were attending South Dakota State University. They have two sons, Ben and Mark, and make their home in Huntington, Long Island. Clara Brost Krause, the youngest of the Brost daughters, was born in 1916 and resided in Delmont until her graduation from Delmont High School in 1933. She attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen for two years. Following that she taught at the Bietz School near Delmont. Two more years of teaching followed with one year in Kennebec and another in Tripp. After that she attended the University of South Dakota, completing a B.S. degree and then was a social worker for the State Department of Public Welfare. In 1941 Clara and Randolph Krause, a 1935 Delmont High School graduate, were married and they lived in Sturgis, S.D. Randolph taught in junior high until he was called into service during World War II. Clara and their son David returned to Delmont for the duration where Clara taught part time in Delmont High School. After the war Randolph resumed his teaching position in Sturgis. In 1955 both of them accepted teaching positions with the Rapid City schools. They pursued further studies at the University of South Dakota, earning M.A. degrees. After 23 years with the Rapid City school system they retired, Randolph as a junior high principal and Clara having taught German at Stevens High School. Arizona is now their home, with a winter residence in Mesa and a summer home in Flagstaff. The Krauses older son David was graduated from the University of South Dakota. He and his daughter Nikki reside in Loveland, Colo., where he owns Loveland Insurance Agency. Richard, the younger son, completed an undergraduate degree at Huron College and earned an advanced degree from the University of Wyoming. Anchorage, Alaska is home for him and his family, where he is employed in the field of socio-economic research. There are six grandchildren. Edgar E. and Hulda Brosz Family Back row, left to right: Gloria, Gilbert, Rosella. Front: Edgar and Hulda Brosz Edgar and Hulda Brosz, 50th anniversary, Jan. 29, 1978 Edgar was born in Hutchinson County and attended a one room school one mile from home until the eighth grade. Hulda was born in Douglas County and attended a one room school, one mile from home. She also attended parochial school in Delmont. Edgar and Hulda were married on Jan. 29, 1928, rented a farm in Hutchinson County and farmed there for nine years. They then moved to Douglas County and farmed north of Delmont until retired in Delmont. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 29, 1978. There were three children in the family: Gilbert, the oldest, born in Hutchinson County, graduated from Delmont High School. On Oct. 5, 1951, he was drafted to serve in the Korean War, he served 18 months of active duty in Korea and was discharged on Sept. 24, 1953. He married Mary Jane Hoffman and is farming north of Delmont. Gloria was born in Hutchinson County, graduated from Delmont High School, and married Elmer Kurtz. They live on a farm northeast of Delmont. Rosella was born in Douglas County, graduated from Delmont High School, and went on for further education in Omaha, Neb. She is now working as a contract administrator in Washington, D.C. Milton and Erna Brosz Family Milton Brosz Family Milton Brosz, son of Ferdinand and Katherine Brosz, was born and raised on their farm about eight miles northeast of Tripp in Hutchinson County, S.D. He went to country school and church nearby while living with his parents. Erna Brosz (Bietz) was born to Joseph and Dorothea Bietz on a farm four miles north of Delmont in Douglas County, S.D. She went to country school and church, also. In those days you had to go to school until you passed the eighth grade or were 16, so Erna went through the eighth grade. A number of years later, Erna and Milton were married, and lived and farmed in Hutchinson County for 14 months near Tripp, and 13 years near Parkston. They bought a farm in Douglas County and lived there until they retired in 1972, after farming 42 years. Now they live in Delmont. Milton and Erna's family consists of two sons, Marvin and Wilmer, and one daughter Alice. Marvin, the oldest, went to several different country schools before the family was settled. He went to Parkston High School for two years, and graduated from Delmont High School. He went to college in Waverly, Iowa, four years, and then went into the U.S. Air Force. He married Charlene Gremmert and began working for General Electric, and is still with them at this time. At present they are living in Brookfield, Wis. They have two living children, Stan and Marlene. Marvin and Charlene Brosz, an engineer with the GE Appolo Support Dept. (Son of Milton Brosz). Wilmer helped his dad on the farm after graduating from high school and later was inducted into the army. He served there three years and then went to College, taking a business course. He was married to Gertrude Ann Kordewich and they have a family of three boys, Tim, Doug, and Robert. Wilmer and his family live in Northfield, Minn., where he is president of Norwest Bank. Alice also went to several country schools and graduated from Delmont High School. After graduating she went to Omaha to further her education and then went to Washington, D.C., to work. There she met and married T. C. Thompson, a career man in the U.S. Air Force. He is now retired and they live in Panama City, Fla., with their two children Linda and Tom. Henry Donald and Martha Brunken Family Henry Donald Brunken was born July 20, 1920, on a farm near Tripp, S.D., to Henry F. Brunken and Laura (Lang) Brunken. After his graduation from Tripp High School in 1940, he was employed by Globe Service, a gas and salvage business, owned by Tape Schumacher. In 1942 Don was drafted into the army. He was married to Martha Freier, born Dec. 27, 1923, daughter of Chris and Emma (Tiede) Freier. Their marriage took place on Jan. 30, 1944 in the Hoffenburg Congregational Church, rural Tripp. Martha is a 1941 graduate of Tripp High School and was employed by the Tripp Creamery after her graduation. They made their first home in Lompoc, Calif., where Don was stationed at Camp Cook. After serving in Europe for nine months, Don returned home in October, 1945, after World War II, to farm. For 12 years they lived on the Chris Freier farm located three miles north and five miles west of Tripp. In 1958 they bought the Richard Freier farm and continued to live there until they purchased the Delmont Bowling Alley in 1965. They then moved their family into Delmont, S.D., and lived there until they purchased the A & L Lounge in Tripp from Art Simpfendorfer in the fall of 1976. Don and Mart moved into their newly built home in Tripp, S.D., in 1978. They continued to operate this business until their retirement in 1982. Selling the A & L Lounge to Glen and Dixie Hieb. Don is a member of Jelkin Harms Post 142. Don and Mart are members of the Methodist Church. They have four children: Dwaine, Diane, Betty Jo and Donna Lou. Dwaine was born June 22, 1945. After his graduation from Delmont High School he enlisted into the Marines in 1967 and served in Vietnam. Dwaine is a graduate of USD - Springfield and is presently employed by the Wonder Bread Co. He and his wife Sharon (Rud) Brunken make their home in Lennox, S.D. They are the parents of two children: Todd born July 28, 1962 and Kyle born April 2, 1970. Diane born Sept. 16, 1947, is a graduate of Delmont High School and attended the National School of Business in Rapid City, S.D. After her marriage on July 15, 1967 to Jim Wieting they lived in Lompoc, Calif., while Jim was in the Air Force. They are now making their home in White Rock, N.M., where Jim is associated with the International Chemical Co. Diane has been employed by Honey Well Inc. since her marriage. They are the parents of two children: Joseph born July 2, 1977 and Dena born Oct. 4, 1980. Betty Jo, born Jan. 11, 1950, married Miles Goehring June 2, 1967. Miles enlisted into the Air Force in 1969. During the time he was stationed in Germany, the family was able to join him. Since his discharge from the service they have made their home in Rapid City, S.D. Miles is in the insurance business and Betty Jo is employed by the Rapid City Hospital. Their children are Dawn, born Dec. 25, 1967 and Chad, born Sept. 27, 1969. They have one grandson Christopher, born July 26, 1984. Donna Lou, born March 31, 1952, is a graduate of Delmont High School and attended USD-Springfield. She married Gene Hagerty July 19, 1975. They have one daughter Katie, born Sept. 30, 1981. They make their home at White Lake, S.D., and are both employed at the Training Center in Plankinton, S.D. Helmuth and Leontina Bueber Family Helmuth and Leontina Bueber Family, 1974. Back, left to right: Sharon McCarty, Kenneth, Arlo, Leonard. Front: Leontina and Helmuth Leontina Welk (see Gottlieb Welk history) was united in marriage to Helmuth Bueber on Oct. 14, 1934. She was born on July 14, 1908 in Hutchinson County east of Delmont. Helmuth was born on Aug. 9, 1909 in Hutchinson County, east of Tripp, S.D., to Jacob and Helena Bueber (Freiderich). Helmuth had three sisters: Irene Nolte, Parkston, S.D.; Hulda Freiderich, Tripp; and Alma Streyle, Yankton, S.D. He also had six brothers: Albert (deceased), Oscar, Alvin, Bernhard, Edmond, and Raymond all living in the Tripp, S.D., area. Helmuth Bueber was a farmer all of his life. When we were first married we lived in Tripp and Kaylor area until the spring of 1947. We then moved to a farm east of Delmont which at the time was known as the Robert Kern farm. We farmed there until the spring of 1972 when we moved onto the acreage where Alma Heinert lives now (two miles north of Delmont). In 1975 we retired into the town of Delmont. Helmuth's health started to fail and he passed away on June 23, 1977, this following a year of a lot of suffering. We had six children, four sons and two girls, one little girl was still-born. Randolph Poland, born July 12, 1936. Leonard Leon, born Oct. 26, 1937. Arlo Arlen, born Jan. 6, 1939. Kenneth Curtis, born June 21, 1940. All born in Hutchinson County near Tripp, S.D. Sharon Marie, born Aug. 15, 1951 at Sacred Heart in Yankton, S.D. The children all graduated from Delmont High School except Randolph. Randolph died of Bulbar poliomyelitis during the Polio epidemic of 1952. At the time he was a junior in high school, his illness lasted three days, he died on Sept. 22, 1952 at the age of 16 1/2 years. Leonard Leon enlisted in the United States Air Force following his high school graduation. After serving four years, he went to college at Brookings, participated in the R.O.T.C. program graduating a 2nd Lt. He then went into the service again and took more schooling. He served many years as an Intelligence Communications Officer in the U.S. Air Force. On June 4, 1966 he was united in marriage to Gulgum Ugurlular, daughter of Ziya Ugurlular of Samson, Turkey, at the Samsun Air Base Station. Leonard and Gigi have one daughter: Michelle Roveda, born at the air base in Massachusetts near Cape Cod. After serving over 20 years in the Air Force, he received the rank of Captain. After retiring from the Air Force, they continued to live in Turkey at Adana. Michelle goes to the United States school there. The United States has a base located at Adana. Leonard works for Foster Wheeler Corporation of Livingston, N.J., at Afsin Mars, Turkey, building a large energy plant. Arlo Arlen Bueber, born Jan. 6, 1939, graduated from Delmont High School in 1958. After high school graduation he started to farm with his parents. Farming was interrupted when he had to serve his turn in the United States Army, stationed in Germany and Killeen, Texas. After the service in the army, he returned to the farm. On March 18, 1972 Arlo was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Meyer, daughter of Ramey and Arleen Mayer of Armour. Sharon Kay was born May 22, 1943. The marriage took place at Zion Lutheran Church of Delmont, S.D. Pastor John Wild performed the ceremony. They have had three children: Amey Marie, born Jan. 27, 1970 at Port Washington, Wis. She attends school in Delmont, S.D.; Randall Joel, born March 23 and died March 24, 1973. He is buried at the Hope Lutheran Cemetery; and Tina Rebecca, born Jan. 7, 1974. She goes to school at Delmont. Kenneth Curtis Bueber, born June 21, 1940 in Hutchinson County near Tripp. in the spring of 1947 he moved with his parents and brothers to Douglas County, southeast of Delmont. He attended grade school with his brothers at the Kahler School in Each Cheauta Township, and graduated from Delmont High School in the spring of 1958. he then enlisted in the United States Army for eight years. After living in Mitchell for about a year, he joined the United States Air Force. He served in Germany, Viet Nam, Korea and was stationed at various bases in the United States. He served his country for 20 years. At the time of discharge, his rank was that of Tack Sergeant. On March 18, 1962 he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Schnable of Tripp, S.D. Carol Ann is the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Leher) Schnable of Tripp. Scott Curtis Bueber was born on Aug. 26, 1962 at Fort Lesley J. McNair Base, Washington, D.C. He attended school at various bases in the United States. He graduated from high school at East Grand Forks, Minn., in the spring of 1981, and enlisted in the United States Navy. At this time he is stationed at San Diego, Calif. Mark Joe Bueber was born Aug. 10, 1964 at Nurnburg, Germany. He attended grade school in Cheyenne, Wyo., and East Grand Forks, Minn., where he graduated from high school. He then worked for Hardee's at Grand Forks. In June of 1983 Mark and his father moved to Mitchell, S.D. Mark played baseball with the Mitchell Junior Legion baseball team for two seasons, and worked for Hardee's Food Service. In December of 1984 Mark and Kenneth moved to Longmont, Colo. Mark helped open up a Food Service at Boulder, Colo. Lourie Ann Bueber, born Jan. 2, and died, in 1966. She was born at Armour, S.D., and is buried at Hope Cemetery in Delmont. Faith LeeAnn Bueber, born Jan. 17, 1970 in Great Falls, Mont. She lived in Grand Forks and attended school for a time then went with her mother to live in Cheyenne, Wyo. At the present time (1985) she is a sophomore in high school. Sharon Marie Bueber, born Aug. 15, 1951 at Yankton, S.D., went to country school in East Cheautea Township. She graduated from Delmont High School in 1969. On July 12, 1969, she was united in marriage to Mr. Voyle Lee Donnelson. Voyle Lee was born March 29, 1947 at Sioux Falls, S.D. At one month of age he was adopted by Lloyd and Mildred (Carpenter) Donnelson. He graduated from Wagner High School in 1965. Two years later he graduated from Southern Springfield College as a carpenter. On Aug. 12, 1969, Voyle died of an accidental gun shot. He is buried at Grace Hill Cemetery in Armour. At the time of his death Voyle and Sharon lived at Mitchell, S.D. After Voyle's death Sharon attended Mitchell Vocational Tech. Secretarial School. She was then employed by the Davison County Agent for a period of two years. She then resigned her job and attended Dakota Wesleyan University for some courses. Darren James Donnelson was born on Feb. 22, 1970 in Mitchell. Sharon and Darren lived there until 1974. On Dec. 22, 1974, Sharon was united in marriage to Robert Lee McCarty of Robbindale, Minn. He is the son of Robert V. and Bea Smith McCarty. Robert ran a body shop here in Delmont. On June 19, 1975 Jasson Matthew was born, and Nov. 28, 19 , Jerrod Patrick was born. Darren went to school in Delmont, S.D., for two years. In 1978 Sharon and Robert and the three boys moved to Brooklyn Park, Minn. For a short time they lived up in the north woods of Minnesota at Megan. Meagan Marie McCarty was born on June 1, 1980 at Little Falls. The McCartys moved back to Brooklyn Park, Minn., in 1982. The children are all going to school and Robert is managing a car body shop. Chris and Bertha Buhler Family (Jubilee Book 1961) by Mrs. E. Marsh Chris Buhler was born in central Germany, where he grew to manhood in a humble home, one of a large family. Bertha Buhler (nee Geuther) was born in the deep South, Charleston, S.C., with all the luxuries of pre-war times; later migrating to Illinois near Jobet, where she met my father. In 1878, they were married and came to Scotland, S.D., where he filed on his homestead. Here they made their home for seven years, a mile north of Scotland, where they saw the first train come, and where their three daughters were born. But one quarter of land was too small a place to live on, so they once more looked to the wide open spaces for more land and came to what later proved to be Douglas County in 1884 and filed on two quarters of land, a timber claim and preemption, built two sod houses and lived on both for the required time. This land was south of Maitland, then in operation. My eldest sister, Mrs. A. M. Terry, attended school in a sod schoolhouse, a mile or more north of Maitland. The first year, Miss Anna Lynch was the teacher. The following year the Jeffers schoolhouse was built in the same locality; that has a schoolhouse on now (Independence No. 11). The children of the Sam Shaw, John Evans, Mrs. McKenzie, Bob Jeffers, Joe Jeffers, Jim Nolan, Chris Buhler, Jim Beeson, and Joe Holzbauer attended school and Mattie Donley was the first teacher. Church services and Sunday school were held in this school for many years, as were basket socials, literary debates, harvest socials, Christmas programs, and in later years, 4-H club meetings were held and where the whole community took part. Mrs. Chris Guether was organist and played for practice, singing many times. The children roamed the prairies, played games, hunted arrow heads, dug Indian turnips (teepsons) followed along the buffalo trails which led to Choteau Creek and were very deep. We weathered the blizzard of'88 with our family all home, and saved all stock but one pig which was buried under the heavy drifts of snow, which laid until April. My father made stair steps over the drifts, which were higher than the sod house, in order to go to the barn to feed the stock and twist hay to burn. Some of our neighbors lost all their stock. A new baby, Agnes Beeson, was born, but luckily no lives were lost. My mother's health was failing rapidly and in the fall of 1892 my father called a sale and prepared to move to a warmer climate on the advice of Dr. LaShier of Armour. J. M. Doyle was auctioneer at this sale and Mr. Doyle said this was the largest stock sale he had called in Dakota Territory. A few days after the sale the Buhler family of six children, the youngest seven months of age, bearded that beloved train that they had watched come into Armour, to take them to a warmer climate. In due time, we arrived at Hardy, Ark., where we spent the winter. But Mother, in visiting with the natives, found out in a woman's mysterious way that this was no place for us, so in February, 1893, we again bearded the train for her father's home in Illinois, and where they rented a farm from Mother's uncle. Here we lived one year. The next year we moved to Indiana, a most beautiful state. But the climate was cold, and here they farmed one year and in the fall went to Aberdeen, Miss., where they found the climate mild, and where they decided to go. We children by this time loved the adventure of travel, and what we lost in dollars, we gained in the knowledge of what other states had to offer. There were the beautiful trees, wonderful churches, with a full basement and rooms for every class in Sunday school, flowers the year around, and fruits and nuts. There my mother's health improved, but all the other members of the family were all stricken with the malaria fever. In the year 1897 they decided once more to go back to the old home in South Dakota for their remaining years - where they once more built buildings for better living among life-long friends. Mother passed away at the age of 66 and my father left us at the age of 86. Both were laid to rest in the Delmont City Cemetery in the must loved land of promise. (P.S. The Buhler family stood beside the old sod house and watched the first train come into Armour, S.D.) Lloyd and Ethel De Geest Lloyd De Geest Family. Back row, left to right: David, Roland, Bob, Gary. Center: Sandra. Front: Ethel and Lloyd Lloyd and Ethel moved to Delmont in 1945, with a little apprehension as they did not know anyone. Lloyd went to work at the Misterek Bros. Hardware Store. Ethel worked for Lee and Hilda Williams at the General Merchantile Store. They transferred their church membership to the United Methodist Church. Ethel says "We found the people very warm and friendly and soon found ourselves very busy with church, school and community affairs. "All five of our children attended Delmont School, three graduated from there. When the Hardware Store closed they moved to Orange City, Iowa. On Lloyd's retirement they moved back to Delmont as there was where "our roots" were. "I will always consider Delmont as the best place we ever lived." Lloyd passed away Jan. 31, 1981. Ethel now lives in Sioux City, Iowa near her children. Theodore John and Mildred E. Denke Family Theodore Denke Family Gary, Ted, Sharon, Teresa, Mildred and Marsha Theodore J. Denke (Ted) was born at Grinstone, S.D., on Aug. 16, 1924. Ted served his country in World War II in the Asiatic Pacific. On the Oct. 2, 1948 he married Mildred E. Goehring at Wall, S.D. They have four children. Sharon Fay Denke was born on June 30, 1949 at Kadoka, S.D. She married Billy Vaughn of Henderson, Ky. They have two children: David J. Vaughn, born Feb. 11, 1970 in Guam; Michelle Lynn Vaughn, born Sept. 30, 1972 at Parkston, S.D. Gary Dean Denke was born on Sept. 29, 1950 at Quinn, S.D. Gary enlisted in the U.S. Army right after high school serving in Vietnam. He married Suzan Ehrisman on Aug. 18, 1973 at Delmont, S.D. They have a daughter Alissa Renelle Denke, born Feb. 3, 1983 at Armour, S.D. Marsha Ann Denke was born June 3, 1952 at Parkston, S.D. She married Albert Curtis Green on April 30, 1976 at Rapid City, S.D. They have two children: Corry Albert Green was born March 23, 1977 at Rapid City, S.D.; Serena Ann Green was born Dec. 30, 1980 at Armour, S.D. Marsha Denke on her father's horse, Spun Gold lived until she was 32 years old Teresa Marie Denke was born Oct. 12, 1954 at Parkston, S.D. She married David Villmow on Nov. 3, 1973 at Delmont, S.D. Mr. and Mrs. Terence Devine, Sr. Family Mr. and Mrs. Terence Devine, Sr., and their only child Terence H. Devine arrived in Delmont in 1902. "Terry" had just graduated from the school of pharmacy at the University of Iowa at the age of 19. Terence Sr., and Katherine Devine were both born in Ireland and migrated to the United States. Both settled in Toronto, Iowa where they met and were married in 1881. Katherine was born in 1858 and died in 1909. Terence Sr., was born in 1845 and died in 1920. Terry was born in Ida Grove, Iowa in 1883 and came to Delmont where he purchased a drugstore. Because it was not possible to purchase property in South Dakota at that time, unless you were 21 years of age, his parents bought the store and held it until he reached that age. Terry married Laura Kelly in 1908. She came to Delmont to teach school after attending St. Catherine's College in St. Paul, Minn., and the Madison, S.D. Normal School. She was born in Le Mars, Iowa in 1886. There were three children: Lavelle, Alice Irene and Terry Ann. Pharmacist Terry Devine, 1902 -- Day of graduation in pharmacy from University of Iowa Left to right: Katie, Liske, Alice Irene (Devine) Kern, Bertha (Litz) Leske, LaVelle (Devine) Lindsley, Sophie (Fink) Kourtz July 1929, Devine Drug Store, Delmont In 1912 the drugstore was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt in 1913. Terry continued to serve the people for many years at that location. He died suddenly on Aug. 27, 1931. After his death Laura continued in the store and hired a pharmacist. Lavelle and Alice Irene managed the store. When Laura died in 1945, they took over the business but no longer employed a pharmacist as there was no longer a doctor in Delmont. Instead of Devine's Pharmacy, the name was changed to Devine's Store. In 1941 Lavelle married Raymond Lindsley and Alice Irene married Hugo Kern the following year. Both men were in the service during World War II. After the war Ray and Lavelle took over the store and ran the business until 1958 at which time they moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa. Alice Irene, Hugo and Terry Ann moved to Tripp, S.D. Terry Ann married Robert Stivers in 1952. Devine's Store was in business in Delmont for 56 years. The Devine family was always proud of Delmont and were deeply involved in many community projects and organizations. They were active members of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Lavelle presently lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa; Alice Irene (always called "Sis") is in a nursing home in Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Terry Ann resides in Atlanta, Ga. (See Ray Lindsley history). John W. and Lea Dewald Family John W. Dewald was born on Nov. 8, 1904 at Tripp, S.D., to Adam and Magdalena Dewald. On Jan. 30, 1929 he married Lea Weisser, daughter of August and Karolina Weisser. The children celebrated their parents 50th anniversary in November of 1979. John and Lea farmed west of Tripp until their retirement in 1961 when they moved into Tripp. They are members of Friedens UCC of Tripp. To this union, eight children were born. They now have 31 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Elmer (Ruth) Baumiller resides in Rapid City and works for the Tupperware Plant. To this union, ten children were born. One child, Kathy, died in infancy. Their other children are: Betty (Mrs. Butch Kapenstein) who resides in Concord, Calif., and they have three children - Kurk, Paula and Tommy. David Baumiller lives in San Jose, Calif., and has one son, David II. Diane is married to Roger Rasckle and lives in Black Hawk, S.D. Mrs. Tim (Linda) McKrannie lives in Rapid City and has two daughters - Shellia and Dennice. Mrs. Ron (Thresia) Miller lives in Rapid City and has one son, Clinton. A daughter Christine drowned in January of 1981. Mrs. Clifford (Janet) Sitdes resides in Manville, Wyo. They have two children -Jennifer and Jonathan. Robert is married to Kathie and they reside in Rapid City, Randy and Penny are living at home. Raymond C. is married to Lois (nee Freier). They have four children. Anthony, who is attending Dakota Wesleyan University at Mitchell; Nancy who is a senior nursing major at south Dakota State University; Glen, is a sophomore at Tripp High School; and Dean is a sixth grader at the Tripp Public School. Arnold is married to Ruth (Pederson). They reside at Webster, S.D., where Amie manages the G.T.A. Elevator and Ruth works in the bank. They have three daughters: Sherry and Sandra attend Northern State College. This is Sherry's second year and Sandra's first year. Jennifer is a freshman at Webster High School. Bernard is married to Rose (nee Sykora). They reside in Sioux Falls. Bernie works for McKinney, Allen, and Associates and Rose works for Stewarts. They have two children: Wendy is a freshman and Jon is a fifth grader. Poland is married to Norma (nee Rapp). They reside in Sioux Falls. Poland is manager of Exide Battery and Norma works for the Social Security Office. They have two children: Travis is a second grader and Lea is a first grader. Norma (Mrs. Dale Reiner) resides in Menno. Norma works at the Drive Inn and Dale is a trucker. They have five children: Brenda (Mrs. Clyde Ziegler) lives on a farm east of Tripp and has two boys - Darwin and Christopher; Laurie resides in Sioux Falls and works in a beauty shop; Brian is a junior at Menno High School; Sarah is a sixth grader; and Mark is a fourth grader at Menno Public School. Alveria (Mrs. Vernon Thompson) resides at Sioux Falls. Alveria is a sales manager at Sears and Vern works for Morrells. They have three children: Steve, attends Sioux Falls Vocational School; Stacey is a junior in high school; and Susie is an eighth grader. Dennis is married to Linda (nee Clapp). They reside in Omaha, Neb. Dennis works at Cargil Feed Company. They have three children. Jamie is married and has one daughter, Sara; Scott is a freshman in high school and Danny is four years old. James M. and Sarah Doyle Family James M. Doyle was born in 1854 at Hazel Green, Wis., to John and Mary (Brady) Doyle. In 1882 he came to Dakota Territory and was located in Plankinton, Aurora County, and was one of the pioneers of what is now the state of South Dakota. He located two claims there and made residence there for seven years. After selling his property there, he moved to Iowa a short time and then returned to Plankinton, in the fall of 1889 he was again in Iowa and in August of 1891 he settled in Delmont as representative of McMichael & Son. He managed their elevator and grain business until 1898 when he purchased the business. Shortly after this he was to greet Sarah Catherine Kelly at the depot to welcome her to Delmont as she was to be the principal at the public school. They courted and were married in 1898. Two children were born to James and Sarah. They were William Bryan, and Lucile B. Doyle. They grew up in Delmont and Lucile went on to be a teacher, working in Delmont and even in Junuae, Alaska. She taught for many years. She now lives in Seattle, Wash. Bryan and Etna Doyle James continued to run the grain business and the elevator was later changed to be run by Doyle & Son, (this being James and Bryan). Bryan continued to run the elevators in Delmont after his father's death. In 1939 of June, Bryan married Etna E. Stofer of Armour, S.D. Bryan and Etna lived in Delmont, and Etna spent a number of years working at the Douglas County Courthouse, and also the Douglas County ASCS Office. They lived in Delmont until his retirement in 1967. Bryan passed away June 5, 1967. Etna continued to live there until Sept. 1968 when she moved to Sioux Falls where she worked several places including the Minnehaha County Courthouse. She retired later, and then moved to Salem, S.D., in 1982. She lived there until she passed away July 20, 1985, about the time of this writing. Andra (Semmler) and Sharon Doyle Bryan and Etna were the parents of two daughters, Sharon Joan and Andra Lee. They both grew up in Delmont where they attended and graduated from the Delmont Public School. They both went on to attend and graduate from Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, S.D. In August of 1965 Sharon married Edward Kranz of Watertown, S.D. They now live in Salem, S.D., where they own and operate the Salem Lumber Co. Sharon does book-keeping there also. They are the parents of three children, Dona, Linda and Brad Kranz. Dona is presently attending Dakota State College in Madison, S.D., and Linda and Brad attend school in Salem, S.D. In September of 1964 Andra married Kenneth Semmler of Parkston, S.D. They own and live on their farm northeast of Delmont where they farm about 1,500 acres, and raise cattle and hogs. They are the parents of three children, Staten, Cindy and Cheryl. They are presently students of Tripp Public School in Tripp, S.D. Emmanuel and Rosina Drefs Family Emmanuel Drefs was born to Frederich and Wilhimina Drefs on Aug. 4, 1901 near Tripp, S.D. He married Rosina Fink on May 21, 1923 at St. Peter Lutheran Church rural Armour. Pastor Bunge officiated. Their children are as follows: Rosina, born May 10, 1924. Married Vernerd Sundermeyer. Does social work in Aitkin, Minn. Elizabeth, born Jan. 1, 1927. Married Lawrence Villmow. They farm in Valley Township. Leonida, born Jan. 29, 1930. Married Alvin Heber. They farm in Lincoln Township. Martin, born Oct. 20, 1934. Married Shirley Watermiller. They farm in Joubert Township near New Holland. Alma, born Dec. 12, 1936. Married Marvin Lau. They farm in Lincoln Township. Left to right: (Father) Emmanuel, Martin, (Mother) Rosina, Alma, Elizabeth, (Daughter) Rosina and Leonida. 1940-1941 When Emmanuel was small, his parents came from Tripp to Valley Township where he grew up. He attended Pleasant Valley No. 13 rural grade school. Emmanuel and Rosina Fink were married in 1923 and lived on his farm one-half mile north of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Valley Township. Farming in their early years was done by horses, a major source of power. Raising his own replacement horses, he sometimes had more than he needed. He would train the young horses to work before selling those he did not need. This was done by putting a halter on and tying the young horse to the shoulder or to the harness of an older, reliable horse, and go into an open field to pull a piece of equipment. They would go around and around, until the young horse would settle down to follow the routine. Emmanuel and Rosina experienced the major crisis of the 1930's such as the depression and drought in 1934, and the dust storms and grasshoppers. In addition to the above problems, Emmanuel lost horses through sleeping sickness which in one year destroyed a major part of his horse power, Emmanuel then decided to buy an Oliver 80 tractor which had steel lugs instead of rubber tires. With the advent of the tractor power, horses were used for the lighter work such as pulling wagons for rock picking, planting corn and seeding oats, for husking corn, cutting and raking hay. Life in those days included such things as making wooden pegs for the cultivator shovels to replace those broken as the shovel hit a rock; muddy roads that were very slippery for cars when it rained; using a cellar to keep things cool instead of a refrigerator; burning cobs for heat and kerosene lamps for light. Emmanuel had a 32 volt windcharger for electricity prior to REA. Frederick and Wilhelmina Drefs Family Frederick and Wilhelmina (Juengling) Drefs, taken in 1936 Frederick Drefs Family. Back row, left to right: Emilia Vogel, Emmanuel, Christina Grosz, Maria Semmler, John, Katherina Grosz. Front row: Magdalena Hartmann, Frederick, Wilhelmina Juengling Litz Drefs, Lydia, about 1928 Frederick Drefs, son of Johann and Christina Drefs (Tschritter), was born Dec. 23, 1862 at New Arciz Akermann, Bessarabia, South Russia. He came to America with his parents at the age of 12 years. The first years were spent near Columbus, Neb. He later worked in various places in Nebraska and near Yankton, S.D., until he homesteaded in Potter County in 1884. On Jan. 12, 1886, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Wilhelmina Litz (Juengling) in Tripp, S.D. They lived in Potter County three years and then on various farms near Tripp. In 1893 he purchased a farm in Colorado, but due to poor crop conditions only remained there one year. He farmed near Tripp until 1903 when he bought a farm in Valley Township northwest of Delmont where he resided until 1923. After the marriage of his youngest son he purchased a residence two miles away in Lincoln Township where he resided until his death. Mrs. Wilhelmina Litz (Juengling), daughter of Konrad and Eva Juengling (Hiller), was born Jan. 18, 1863 in Friedenstal, Bessarabia, South Russia. On Oct. 17, 1882 she married Jacob Litz. In May of 1883 he was killed when struck by lightning. Their daughter Elizabeth was born after her father's death. Mrs. Litz and daughter came to America in 1885. They came to the Tripp area. Elizabeth (born November 25, 1883), married Peter Lagge on Feb. 22, 1906. Children born to Frederick and Wilhelmina Drefs were: Maria, Oct. 21, 1886, married March 14, 1909 to August Semmler; Magdalena, Sept. 16, 1888, died three days later; Emilia, Aug. 26, 1889, married April 6, 1911 to Gotthilf Vogel; Christina, Sept. 8, 1891, married Nov. 12, 1911 to Carl Grosz; Katherina, Sept. 12, 1893, married Dec. 15, 1912 to Julius Grosz; Lydia, Jan. 20, 1897, married July 27, 1919 to George Fink; John, Nov. 5, 1898, married May 21, 1923 to Bertha Fink and later married May 25, 1973 to Emma Laib Fink; Emmanuel, Aug. 4, 1901, married May 21, 1923 to Rosina Fink; Eva Magdalena, Feb. 20, 1904, married April 29, 1928 to Albert Hartmann. Frederick died of heat stroke July 24, 1940 and is buried at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Delmont. It was 116" the day he died. His wife, Wilhelmina died June 12, 1945 and is also buried at St. Peter Cemetery. Johann Drefs Family Johann Drefs was born March 7, 1839 in Alt Arciz Akermann, Bessarabia, South Russia. He came to America in 1874 and settled near Columbus, Neb. Later he moved to South Dakota. Johann Drefs about 1899 He married Christina Tschritter whose birthdate is unknown. She died in 1871. To this union were born: Mary, who married Christoph Zeitner; Frederick, born Dec. 23, 1862, married Jan. 12, 1886 to Wilhelmina Litz (Juengling); John, wife was named Bertha; Gottlieb, wife was named Carolina. Johann later married Christina Zeitner who was born Dec. 2, 1853 and died Dec. 7, 1915 To this union were born: Sophia, Aug. 5, 1872, married Jacob Schaefer; Rosina, July 9, 1874, married John Schelske; Daniel, Dec. 2, 1875, never married; Sarah, March 6, 1881, married Feb. 15, 1902 to Frederick Ehresmann; Lydia, July 30, 1884, married Aug. 30, 1903 to Joseph Batterman; Helena, Jan. 10, 1886, married March 12, 1914 to Phillip Stolz; Carolina, Sept. 30, 1887, married Feb. 24, 1907 to Harm Batterman; Immanuel, April 19, 1890, married May 12, 1913 to Lydia Semmler; Julius, June 16, 1892, married Jan. 2, 1919 to Ida Klaudt; Christina, Sept. 2, 1894, married Jan. 18, 1923 to Emil Neimann; Johanna, June 16, 1896, married June 14, 1917 to Christian Fischer. Johann and Christina Drefs. Daughters: Christina and Johanna, taken about 1899 Daughters of Johann and Christina (Zeitner) Drefs, 1949. Back row, left to right: Helena Stolz, Carolina Batterman. Christine Neiman, Johanne Fischer. Front row: Sopia Schaefer, Rosina Schelske, Sarah Ehresman, Lydia Batterman Johann and his family lived on a farm in Lincoln Township northwest of Delmont. Johann died June 17, 1903 and is buried in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery north of Delmont. His second wife, Christina Drefs (Zeitner) died Dec. 7, 1915 and is buried in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery northwest of Delmont. John Frederick Drefs Family John Frederick Drefs, son of Frederick and Wilhelmina Drefs (Juengling) was born Nov. 5, 1898 in Hutchinson County near Tripp, S.D. He lived there until 1903 when his parents purchased a farm in Valley Township, northwest of Delmont. He lived there with his parents until 1923 when he was married. He built a house and farm buildings on land purchased by his father in Lincoln Township. On May 21, 1923, he married Bertha Fink, daughter of George and Eufrosina Fink (Semmler). Bertha was born May 23, 1904 in Valley Township, northwest of Delmont, where she lived until the time of her marriage. John and Bertha Drefs (Fink), married May 21, 1923 at St. Peter Lutheran Church John Drefs Family, 1960. Ruth, Werner, Anna, Malinda, Rueben, John and Bertha John and Emma (Laib-Fink) Drefs, 1976 Born to this union were: Ruth, July 24, 1924, married April 27, 1962 to Erwin Matzner; Werner, Sept. 21, 1928, married Nov. 14, 1954 to Eileen Hafner; Anna, June 10, 1932, married June 29, 1952 to Robert Graumann; Malinda, May 5, 1937, married June 17, 1961 to Rodney Hinrichs; Reuben, May 9, 1938, married April 10, 1965 to Darlene Peterson. They resided northwest of Delmont in Lincoln Township from the time of their marriage until 1967 when they moved to Parkston, S.D. Bertha died May 7, 1971 and is buried at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Delmont. John married Emma (Laib-Find), May 25, 1973. They reside in Delmont at the present time. Michael and Brenda Drefs Family Michael Werner Drefs, son of Werner and Eileen Drefs (Hafner), was born Sept. 11, 1958 in Parkston, S.D. He was raised on the farm in Lincoln Township and resides on the home place where he and his wife built a home on land purchased from his father. On Feb. 2, 1980 he married Brenda Geidel Kayl of Mitchell, daughter of Elmer and Helen Geidel (Wegehaupt) of Dimock, S.D. Michael and Brenda (Geidel-Kayl) Drefs, married Feb. 2, 1980 Michael Drefs Family. Left to right: Christopher, Brenda, Michael holding Victoria Lynn and Matthew Jon, Lori Dianne Born to this union were: Victoria Lynn, April 13, 1982; Matthew Jon, July 21, 1984. Brenda's first husband, Michael Kayl of Gregory, was killed in a truck accident. Children from this marriage are: Christopher Michael, born Dec. 29, 1972; Lori Dianne, May 16, 1975. Werner and Eileen Drefs Family Werner George Frederick Drefs, son of John and Bertha Drefs (Fink), was born Sept. 21, 1928 in Lincoln Township, northwest of Delmont. He Lived there until the spring of 1954 when he moved to a farm one and one-half miles south of his home place. Werner and Eileen (Hafner) Drefs, married Nov. 14, 1954 On Nov. 14, 1954 he married Eileen Hafner of Mitchell, daughter of Henry and Melita Hafner (Kilber) of Ethan, S.D. Left to right: Werner, Eileen, Carol, Diane and Michael Drefs Born to this union were: Michael Werner, Sept. 11, 1958, married Feb. 2, 1980 to Brenda Geidel Kayle; Diane Marie, Oct. 13, 1961; Carol Eileen, Nov. 9, 1962. Werner and Eileen reside on the farm in Lincoln Township northwest of Delmont. Ehresmann Family Valentin Gramm was born March 30, 1843, in Kassel, South Russia. He married Elizabeth Ranetsch in 1866. Three children were born to this union: Martin, Christina, and Johann. In 1874, Elizabeth died. In 1877, Valentin married Margaretha Echert Mayer, who was born Aug. 20, 1843, in Kassel, South Russia and at age 13 made her home with the Gottlieb Schmidt family. Valentin and Margaretha had six children: Catharina, Eva, Mary, and three sons that died in infancy. The family arrived in Yankton on June 5, 1880. On the passport the children were listed as: sons - Martin and Johann; daughters-Christina and Catharina; stepsons - Frederich, Konrad, Phillip, and George; stepdaughter Margaretha. The family homesteaded on a farm ten miles northeast of Tripp. Valentin became a naturalized citizen of the United States on June 4, 1886. These papers were signed by Bartlett Tripp, the Judge of the District Court of Hutchinson County. Valentin retired from farming in 1904. He died at the age of 92 on April 4, 1935. Mary Gramm was born Feb. 15, 1890. She never married. She lived with her parents, taking care of them up to the time of their deaths. Mary died on May 29, 1983. Catharina was born Nov. 15, 1878, in Kassel, South Russia. She came to America with her parents in 1880 at the age of two. She lived her young life in the Tripp area. Catharina married Andrew Fischer, son of Christoph and Susan (Gall) Fischer, in 1901. They made their home on the very farm her parents homesteaded, ten miles northeast of Tripp. Their first four children were born in the sod house on the farm. Later, they lived on a farm near Delmont. Their 12 children were: Ida (Mrs. Robert Ehresmann), Emanuel, Eugene, Gideon, Ben, Reinhold, Andrew, Edmund, Raymond, Arnold, Robert, and Edna (Mrs. Hubert Winckler). In early 1930, they moved to Highmore and later to Ft. Thompson. They returned to the Tripp vicinity where they farmed. Catharina died Dec. 8, 1964, at the age of 86. Jacob Ehresmann was born Aug. 22, 1834. He married Barbara Dewald who was born Dec. 19, 1835. They emigrated from Neudorf, South Russia, to America in 1874. For two years, they lived in Yankton, after which they moved to a farm located ten miles south of Tripp. Their children were: Johann, Christian, Phillip, Carolina, and Friedrich. Christian Ehresmann was born Sept. 21, 1868, and baptized in Neudorf, South Russia. At age six, he came to America with his parents. In his early adulthood, he taught English. On Dec. 13, 1892, Christian married Christina Klein. Christina was born to Jacob and Christina (Hehr) Klein in Teplitz, South Russia, Dec. 7, 1872. In the spring of 1876, the family, along with other immigrants, moved to the United States. They arrived in Yankton on May 5, 1876, and then homesteaded two miles east of Tripp. Here, Christina spent her youth. She had five brothers: Johann, Jacob, and Henry of Canada and Mobridge, S.D.; Chris and Konrad who lived in the Tripp and Delmont areas. She also had one sister, Magdalena, Mrs. Jacob Perman of Delmont. Christian and Christina (Klein) Ehresmann homesteaded ten miles southeast of Delmont in 1896. They were charter members of the New Salem Reformed Church south of Delmont which dissolved April4, 1969. Eight children were born to this union: Gustav, Hulda (Mrs. August Roth), Robert, Freida (Mrs. Emil Frey), Albert, Richard, Alma, and Erwin. Their son, Robert, was born south of Delmont Dec. 22, 1900. He attended Choteau Creek School. Robert married Ida Fischer, daughter of Andrew and Catharina Fischer, on April 27, 1924. Ida had been born Sept. 30, 1902, and spent much of her youth helping raise her 11 brothers and sisters. Robert and Ida Ehresmann had four children: Esther (Mrs. Maynard Guthmiller), Ruby (Mrs. Victor Maag), Alvin and Ronald. Robert and Ida (Fischer) Ehresmann, April 27, 1924 Maynard and Esther Guthmiller live in Tripp and have three children: Burton, Barbara (Mrs. Jan Ausdemore), and Beth (Mrs. John Hughes). Victor and Ruby Maag live on a farm south of Tripp and have four children: Robert, Larry, Mary Jane (Mrs. Greg Stulc), and Daniel. Alvin Ehresmann lives in Sioux City and has two children: Kristie and Michael. Ron Ehresmann Family Left to right: Kelly and Ronda (Ehresmann) Kantack, Verna Rae (Haeuszer) and Ron Ehresmann, Brad Ehresmann Ronald and Verna Rae (Haeuszer) Ehresmann live in Delmont and have two children: Ronda (Mrs. Kelly Kantack) and Brad. Both children are students at SDSU where Ronda will graduate at mid-year of 1985. (See Maynard Guthmiller and Victor Maag histories.) Mrs. Johanna (Ole) Endrud Mrs. Johanna Endrud was born in Norway in 1867. At the age of 19, she came to the United States and for a short time lived with her brother at Sacred Heart, Minn. In 1903, she married Ole Endrud, who had homesteaded on a farm southwest of Delmont, now occupied by the John Gunnare family. They lived here until 1945 when they moved to Delmont. In 1946, her husband was called to his eternal home. In 1955, she went to live in the Good Samaritan Home at Parkston, S.D. Edwin and Clara Engelhardt Family Clara Engelhardt A newer resident of the Delmont area is Mrs. Clara Engelhardt, mother of Mrs. Edgar (Evelyn) Goehring. She was born July 1, 1904 to Carl and Anna (Jochims) Petersen at Tama, Iowa, of German descent. Carl was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, as was her grandfather, Paul Jochims. The Petersen family moved to the DeSmet, S.D., area in 1910. Her education was received in a rural school. Clara did lots of field work, and recalls how she used to harness horses when she was only 12 years old. She had to help her father a lot, as her brothers were younger and she is from a family of nine children. On June 14, 1923, she was married to Edwin Engelhardt, of the same area. He was born Nov. 20, 1898, in Illinois, also of German descent. They farmed in the Bancroft area, where daughter Evelyn was born and raised. In 1948, they purchased a farm near Esmond, south of Iroquois, S.D., where they lived until Edwin passed away April 20, 1967. He had spent many years at the S.D. State Fair showing registered Poland China hogs and Shropshire and Oxford Down sheep, doing well with them. In May, 1967, Clara came to the Delmont area and made her home with her daughter and family, helping a great deal with household duties while Evelyn was working at the Parkston Hospital. She moved into an apartment in Delmont on October 1975, until moving to an Armour apartment for six years. In October 1984, she moved back to Delmont and lives a block from the Goehrings. Clara has always been a hard worker and willing to help her neighbors or those in need. She can tell of many experiences of farming during the Depression of the '30's, and it was not until the more recent years that she has been able to enjoy the many conveniences we take for granted today. (See Edgar Goehring history.) Henry and Emilie Erck Family Erck Family. Back row, left to right: Martha, Alma, Herman, Matilda, Clara, and Alvina. Front row, left to right: (Mother) Amelia, Edith, (Father) Henry and Arthur. Picture taken about 1915 The Henry Erck family migrated to South Dakota in 1892 from St. Louis, Mo. Henry. who was born in Venedy, Ill. in 1859, went to St. Louis as a youth to seek work in the factories there. His wife, Emilie Schmid was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1866 and emigrated to the United States as a young girl of 17. She worked first in Zanesville, Ohio as a governess and then moved on to St. Louis where she worked as a maid. Henry and Emilie were married in 1890, and for health reasons moved to South Dakota in 1892 with their first child. Henry had a sister. Mary, who was married to a minister, Rev. Ehlen. in Scotland so it was a natural place for them to come. Rev. Ehlen was setting up Missouri Synod Lutheran Congregations around the countryside including the one at St. Paul's south of Delmont. Initially, Henry taught school, but then he decided to take up a claim of land 12 miles southwest of Tripp and ten miles southeast of Delmont. The farm Henry homesteaded remains in the family; it was taken over by sons, Herman and Arthur upon Henry's death in 1924. Herman and his wife lived on this farm until 1961 when Herman died. The Henry Erck family consisted of the following: Alma (born 1891) who married Chris Link in 1929 and moved to Willmar Minn. in 1934 during the Great Depression. Alma spent much of her time in her later years with her nephew, Rolan Erck of Delmont. Martha (born 1892) who married Jesse Crosmer in 1919 and moved to Roundup, Mont., at that time. They had three children, Ruth, Helen, and Clara. Eventually, they moved to Bremerton, Wash. to be near Clara. Matilda (born 1896) who married Paul Schmidt in 1923 and had two daughters, Dawn and Doris. They also moved to Willmar with the Links in 1934. The two brothers-in-law set up a service station. Alvina (born 1898) married Jesse Crosmer's brother, Elmer, in 1923 and also moved to Montana where Elmer eventually got into coal mining. Three sons, Elmer, Arthur (both of whom became Lutheran ministers) and Walter, and three daughters, Erna, Edna and Norma were born to this union. Herman (born 1900) married Elizabeth Peters in 1935. After Herman's death, Elizabeth moved to Mitchell where she still resides. Clara (born 1902) married in 1923 to Paul Harre, a missionary to South America. They returned to the States after seven years and after a pastorate in North Dakota eventually took a church in Illinois. There were three children, Eleanor, Esther, and James. Arthur (born 1905) married Elizabeth Hofer in 1937 and farmed east of Delmont starting in 1940. Four children, Arlan, Rolan, Carol and John constituted this family. Arthur died in 1964 and Elizabeth in 1978. Arlan and Rolan continue to live on the land while Carol lives in Denver and John resides near Washington, D.C. Edith (born 1908) married Arthur Schmidt (brother of Paul) in 1932. They farmed just north of Tripp until 1935 when the terrible dust storms drove them from the farm and to Denison, Iowa. Eventually, they moved to El Dorado, Kan., and Arthur worked in a Boeing Defense Plant during World War II. They had two children, Dorothy and Ted. Edith is the only remaining Erck of that generation. She lives in Denver, Colo., near her children. John D. Evans Family John D. Evans came to South Dakota from the state of Ohio in 1882. He was able to buy a half section of land in Independence Township for the small sum of 11 dollars per acre. In 1882, he returned to Ohio for his wife and eight children. One of Mr. Evans' neighbors, on the same section, had his fill of South Dakota and wanted to return to his native state. So he offered his quarter section for sale to Mr. Evans for the mere sum of $1.00 an acre. However, times were hard and money was scarce and with a large family to support and equipment to buy, Mr. Evans decided he's better keep what money he had and not buy the extra land. Four more children were born in the Evans family. Ross Evans, now living in Delmont, is one of the five remaining Evans children alive today. Doctors were few and far away at that time, so Mrs. Evans, aside from rearing her own family, was called upon many times to assist in the birth of another child in the neighborhood. Mr. Evans would drive a team of oxen to Scotland for supplies. He would go one day and come back the next. He had one horse and colt, and one pair of oxen to start farming. The children went to school in a sod schoolhouse one mile south and one east of the Evans home. Ross Evans lived on the Evans farm all his life with the exception of a few years in Plankinton and Armour. When his health failed in 1960, he moved to Delmont where he resides now. George W. and Rose Ewing From Illustrated Album, Biography of 1897 The farming interests of Township 98, Range 62, Douglas County, have a worthy exponent in the person of the gentleman above named who operates a farm in Section 35. Of this tract of 320 acres, about 285 acres are under cultivation, and the whole comprises an estate whereon a remunerative business may well be done by a man who devotes himself closely and intelligently to his work. In the way of buildings, every arrangement has been made for the economical conduct of the farm, and for the comfort of himself and his good wife, a nice residence has been constructed. Mr. Ewing was born in Wyandot County, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1856. His parents, Samuel and Christina (Mason) Ewing, were both natives of Beaver County, Pa. The father was born in 1808, of Scotch and Irish ancestry, and the mother in 1812 of German descent. They were married in Beaver County, Pa., and moved from thence to Wyandot County, Ohio, in 1851, where they afterwards made their home. They were the parents of ten children of whom we have the following record: Nancy, John M., Martin, Mary, Amos, Lucretia, Jane, Alice, George W., and Melissa. George W., the subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools of Wyandot County, Ohio. In the winter of 1881, he went to Yankton, S.D., and in April of the same year went to Douglas County, and filed on the claim on which he now lives. Since that time Mr. Ewing has given his attention to this farm and has reduced it from the raw, unbroken prairie which it was when he located upon it to the pleasant, profitable and well-regulated farm that it now is. Our subject was married at Vermillion, Clay County, S.D., Sept. 29, 1887, to Miss Rose M. Bellheumer. Mrs. Ewing was born in Canada, Dec. 20, 1866, and is the daughter of Frank and Mary (Gill) Bellheumer. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing have no children. John Fauth Family Johann Ketterling was born in Dorf Kassel near Odessa, Russia Jan. 21, 1881 to Adam and Philippine (Fauth) Ketterling. He immigrated to the United States in September 1889 with his sisters Christine and Elizabeth and uncle and aunt, Friedrich Jacob Fauth and Elizabeth (Fisher) Fauth. They settled on a farm near Tripp, where they lived for seven years. In 1895 his uncle filed on a homestead on the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation in Charles Mix County and they moved to that farm located seven miles south of Delmont the following year. After settling in Charles Mix County Johann's uncle adopted him, thus John Fauth. Children of Anna (Hahn) and John Fauth, 1917 at Parkston S.D. (Schnell Studio). Lived one mile south and one mile east of Flensburg Church. Back row, left to right: Helmuth, Albert and Henry. Middle: Frieda, Ella and Emelia. Front: Martha and Adele On June 14, 1903 John Fauth was united in marriage to Anna Hahn by Rev. A. W. Kraft. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Hahn and Augusta Louise (Schuster) Hahn. They lived on the Fauth homestead until renting a farm and living in the Flensburg area in 1917. John Fauth, age 37 in 1917 near farm house On Feb, 5, 1918 they moved five miles south of Delmont, then known as the Renke farm, which they had purchased. On April 28, 1920 his wife Anna died, and four years later on Oct. 6, 1924 he married Emma Weisz Friederich from Kaylor, S.D. She brought with her three daughters Frieda, Bertha, and Erna born during her marriage to Otto Friederich who died May 12, 1918. John and Emma continued to live south of Delmont until 1949 when they moved to Delmont, S.D. On Feb. 22, 1952 John died suddenly after shoveling snow out of his driveway. Children of John Fauth and Anna Hahn were Emelia (Mrs. Carl Peters) deceased, Albert, Henry (deceased), Helmuth, Ella (Mrs. John Hodson), Frieda (Mrs. Herman Peters) deceased, Martha (Mrs. Edwin Meyer) deceased, Adele (deceased) and Otilia (Mrs. Elmer Meyer). Children born in the second union were Lorayne (Mrs. Gilbert Meyer) and twins Helene and Hulda (Mrs. Herbert Stolz). Anna Fauth is buried in St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery south of Delmont. Emma and John are buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery north of Delmont. While living south of Delmont, John was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church. The children attended parochial school there and also at the Klein School. During their stay in the Flensburg area they attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Parochial School. After moving to Delmont they were members of Zion Lutheran Church. Elizabeth and Jacob Fauth are buried in St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery south of Delmont. Adele, Helene, Frieda, and Henry are also buried there. Emelia is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Delmont and Martha is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Bancroft, Neb. Michael and Katherine Fideler Family Michael Fideler was born in Luxembourg in 1860. Katherine Hogge was born in Germany in 1870. They were married in Lamars, Iowa in 1895. Their early married life was spent in Remsen, Iowa where five of their nine children were born. They moved to Delmont, S.D., in 1906 and lived one mile south of the Slaughter House Corner (one mile east of Delmont). Michael died while living there, in 1939. Katherine spent her last years with her children (seven boys and two girls) Alma, Alfred, Arthur, William, Alvin, Louise, Michael, Ervin and Louie. Alma (1895-1981) married William Troll (1884-1942) in 1929. They lived in Harlan, Iowa where they farmed. They had one son, Louie. Louie Troll (born 1930) married Lois Eilts (born 1933) in 1953. They have two daughters: Linda and Leanne and four grandchildren. Michael and Katherine (Hogge) Fideler, married 1895 Michael Fideler Homestead, about 1910-1911. Northwest corner of northwest quarter, Section 2 of east Choteau Township 97-62. Homesteaded in 1908 Michael Fideler, Sr. about 1910. Alvin, Alfred, (father) Michael, Sr. holding Michael Jr., Alma (Fideler) Troll, Louise (Fideler) Kleinlein (seated in foreground), (Mother) Katherine (Hogge) Fideler holding Ervin, Athur, and Wilhiem. (Louie was not yet born) Karthrena and Michael Fideler and daughter and husband, Alma and William Troll, Sept. 1, 1934 Alfred (1897-1963) served in World War I in France. He married Hilda Wunder (born 1900). They lived on a farm southwest of Delmont and later they moved to a farm southeast of Armour, S.D. Hilda now lives in Armour. They had five children: Irene, Alfred, Ayerlou, Belva Jean and Jerald. Irene (born 1924) married Eddy Grosz and they live in Mitchell, S.D. They have five children: James, Gary, Gwen, Barb and Lynette and seven grandchildren. Alfred (1925) died at birth. Ayerlou (born 1927) married Leonard Farke and lives on a farm near Armour. They have three children: Marlys, Greg, and Bonnie, and 14 grandchildren. Belva Jean (born 1929) married Roland Van DenHoek and lives on a farm near Armour. They have seven children: Terry, Glenda, Rhonda, Renee, Mark, Carla and Corey, and eight grand children. Jerald (1938-1956) was killed in an auto accident. Arthur (1900-1959) married Lydia Hochalter (1904-1978). They lived in Delmont where he worked for the railroad and she was a beauty operator for many years. They had seven children: Joanne, Darrel, Robert, Calvin, Deanne. James and Larry. Joanne (born 1934) married Peter Maniaci and lives in Elmhurst, Ill. They have four children: Steven, Lisa, Carolyn and Nancy. Darrel (born 1930) served 20 years in the navy and air force and now lives in West Bend, Wis. He has four children: Tamra, Andrew, Sandra and Landon. Robert (born 1938) married Sharyon Young and lives in West Bend, Wis. They have two children: Terri and Jeffrey. Calvin (1940-1946) died of "lockjaw." Deanne (born 1942) married Eddy Nolz and lives near Sioux Falls, S.D. They have four children: Scott, Tracy, Brian and Michael. Larry (born 19 ) is married and lives in West Bend, Wis. They have three children: Wendy, Shawn and Jayson. William (1902-1973) married Rose Vilhauer (born 1905) in 1929. They farmed southeast and then southwest of Delmont until William's death. Rose still lives in Delmont. They have four children: Eileen, Wilbur (Sonny), Joyce, and Rosetta. Eileen (born 1930) married Don Coisman (born 1930) in 1963. She lives in Ipswich, S.D., and has two boys: Daniel and David. Wilbur (Sonny) (born 1932) married Ione Schulz (born 1933) in 1953 and lives in Delmont. He served in the army. They have seven children: Steven, Susie, Kenny, Sally, Becky, Kathy and Lyle. They have ten grandchildren. Joyce (born 1935) married Clio Winckler (born 1932) in 1954, and they live southeast of Tripp, S.D. They have seven children: Ricky, Kim, Pam, Scott, Jodie, Jo Bill and Shelly, and eight grandchildren. Rosetta (born 1942) married Robert Sloba (born 1937) in 1960 and they live at Lake Andes, S.D. They have seven children: Bryan, Robert, Brenda, Ronald, Sheryle, Carrie and Denise. Rose (Vilhauer) and William (Bill) Fideler, 1929 Eileen (Fideler) Coisman and sons, Daniel and David, 1982 Wilbur (Sonny) and Ione Fideler Family. Back row, left to right: Rozella, Kathy. Second: Kenny, Lyle and Steven. Front: Susan, Ione, Wilbur (Sonny) and Rebecca Clio Winckler Family. Back row, left to right: Pamela, Ricky, Joyee, Clio, Scott and Kimberly. Front: Jody, Michelle and JoBill Family of Robert and Rosetta (Fideler) Slaba. Back, left to right: Ronney, Sheryl, Bryan, Brenda, Robert Jr. Front, left to right: Carrie, Rosetta (Fideler), Robert Sr., Denise Rose Fideler 8Oth Birthday, 1985 Left to right: Eilene Coisman, Ione and Wilbur (Sonny) Fideler, Rose Fideler, Clio and Joyee Winckler, Rosetta and Bob Slaba Alvin (1905-1978) married Bernice Getz (born 19201 in 1938. They lived near Armour and later Mitchell. He farmed and worked as a service station attendant. Bernice still lives in Mitchell. They have three girls: Geraldine, Rosalie and Judy. Geraldine (1941) married Alvin Kisely (born 1933) in 1960 and they farm southwest of Delmont. They have two daughters: Barbara and Bonnie. Roselie (born 1943) married Ronald Ost (born 1942) in 1968 and they have one daughter Donna. Judy (born 1947) married Gary Lee Bierle (born 1939) in 1977 and they live in Mitchell. Louise (born 19071 married Walter Kleinlein (19 -1979). They farmed southeast of Delmont and later lived in Scotland, S.D. where he was mayor for many years. They adopted two boys: Edward and James. Edward (born 1935) has served 30 years in the U.S. Army. He is married and has one daughter: Patricia. James (born 1939) married Arlene Winckler and they have three children: Larry, Randy and Steven. Michae1 (1908-1972) married Violet Ba11(1912-1965) in 1932. He ran Dickenson's Bakery in Sioux Falls, S.D. They have five children: Mary Lou (Violet's daughter) and their four: Betty, Michael, Bonnie and Loren (Pal). Mary Lou (1930-1977) married Robert Otten. They adopted two boys: Michael and Mark. They have two grandchildren. Betty (1932- ) married William Jennings Dale III in 1956. They live in Denver. Colo., where she taught school. They have two sons: William and Wayne. Michae1(1933-1981) married Dorothy Bell. They have four children: Marcy, Michael, Kevin and David and one grandchild. Bonnie (born 1935) married Leroy Campbell (born 1933) in 1954. He is a captain on the Sioux Falls Police Force and was in the National Guard for 26 years. They have two daughters: Coral and Christy and four grandchildren. Loren (Pal) (born 1938) lives in Sioux Falls. Ervin (born 1909) married Marguerite Cournoyer (born 1914). They lived on the home place until they moved to Omaha, Neb., where they still live. They had five children: Ervin (Peter), Donald, Daniel, Rodney and Charmaine. Peter (born 1934) married Joan Thury (born 1935) and they live in Bloomington, Minn. They have six children: Randall, Lowell, Jeffery, Gregory, Brian and Leslie. They have one granddaughter. Donald (1937-1953) was killed in an auto accident. Daniel (born 1939) married Mavis Ehresman and they had two children: Donald and Marlene. He served in the armed forces. Rodney (1944-1961) drowned. Charmaine (born 1946) married James Marr and they have one daughter: Angela. Louie (born 1916-1977) married Naomi Jokstad (born 1932). He served in the army in the South Pacific in World War II. They lived in Omaha, Neb., and had four children: Michael, Kathryn, Karen and Russell. Michael (born 1947) married Nancy Gulie and have two children: Christina and Valorie. Kathryn (born 1945) married William Buck and they have one son: Christopher. Karen (born 1951) is single. Russell (born 1957) married Annette Sisely and they have two children: Lisa and Michael. Adam and Sophia Fink Family by Paul Fink Adam Fink Sr. Family. Standing, left to right: Margaret, Maria, Henry, Katherine, Adam Jr., Sophia, John, Michael and Gottfried. Seated: (Parents) Adam Sr. and Sophia Fink with Friederich standing in-between Because most people were not concerned with their past until a decade or so ago, many things were not recorded and therefore it is difficult to recall certain facts. What you then read here is in part what a young boy remembers his father relate to him and others. These recollections will then of necessity be confined to the family of Adam Fink, Sr. Adam Fink was born in Germany on Jan. 2, 1864 to Kasper Fink and his wife Anna Margarita (Schneider). He had five brothers and possibly four sisters. We say "possibly" because many records were destroyed during the Hitler regime. The Fink name has been traced back by some to approximately 1819, in the Black Forest area of southwestern Germany, from the village of Duerrenzimmern in the Ries Valley near Noerdlingen. Unlike many German emigrants to this country, the Finks did not first emigrate to South Russia, but came directly from Germany to America. Adam and his wife Sophia (Fickels) had a family of 11 children, one of whom died as a very young child. Adam was a farmer and a part time butcher. They lived in the village and farmed approximately 20 acres in the surrounding area. As you will note from a chart genealogy at the end of this story, four of the sons are named John and others in the family also have like names. This was a custom to honor a God-parent or parents. The oldest then retained the common first name while the next younger then used the second given name. An older brother of Adam, namely George, came to America in 1889. He persuaded Adam to send his second oldest son, Adam Jr., a young teenage boy, to come to America by himself. His coming to America may have been the most important factor in the decision of Adam and Sophia to bring the rest of their family to this country. Opportunities for their children must certainly have been a large factor. On March 4, 1905, Mr. and Mrs. Fink and their nine children, ranging in age from 17 years to five months, bade farewell to their homeland and bearded the ship Kronprinz Wilhelm, enroute to the United States. Because they were not wealthy people, they rode second class. Several days into the crossing the ship encountered a very severe North Atlantic storm. Most people became seasick. Quarters on second class became a filthy stench, to say the least, as restroom facilities were limited. They arrived on U.S. shores on March 19, 1905. In a newspaper Mr. Fink saw on landing, was a news article stating that their ship had been five days over-due and there was concern for its safety. The family was of course, processed through Ellis Island. In the process of the Immigration Service, some infection was noted in Mr. Fink's eyes. He was then routed to a different part of the processing center. Mrs. Fink spent an entire day, alone with her family, not knowing where her husband had been sent. Noting the apprehension, and most likely crying children, a compassionate lady left them a sack of oranges. This was an incident never forgotten by those of the family old enough to remember. Mr. Fink was eventually reunited with his family and they headed to South Dakota by rail, where his brother George met them at the depot in Armour on March 21, 1905. At that time in the settlement of this state, there was no more opportunity to settle a claim for homesteading, so the Fink family lived on rented farms. Their first place of residence was four miles east of Armour, the place now occupied by the Wayne Hinckleys. Only a few weeks later, both of the Fink parents became very ill with influenza and pneumonia. Their first years in their adopted country were trying indeed, but there was no turning back. They lived on several places between Armour and Hillside, and eventually in 1911 or 1912, purchased a farm one mile west and four north of Delmont, near what used to be Emmanuel Lutheran Church. They lived there until 1952, when they retired to a home in Parkston, S.D. In 1924, Adam and his wife went back to their native land for a visit. Mrs. Fink passed away about one year after retirement. Their daughter Maria lived with her father and cared for him until his death in 1957. The Fink children all lived and farmed in the Delmont vicinity. Adam Fink Sr. and Sons. Back row: Fred, Mike, Adam Sr., Henry. Front: Gottfried, John and Adam Adam Fink Sr., with horses and buggy. Taken approximately 1912 Albert C. and Ruth Fink Family Albert C. Fink Family, Fall 1984. Back, left to right: Charles, Albert Jr., Dean, Rosanne. Front, left to right: Duane, Ruth, Albert Sr. and Bradley The Albert C. Fink family unit began Nov. 10, 1963 when Albert, son of F. William and Emma Fink, and Ruth Marianne Schroeder were married at Deli Rapids, S.D. Ruth, a native of Aurora County, was employed as an elementary teacher at Deli Rapids at the time. The couple took residence at the farm four miles west and five miles north of Delmont in Independence Township where Albert had been born and raised. They still reside there at this writing, January 1985. Six children were born to this marriage: Dean Herbert (born Oct. 1, 1964) resides at home and is farming with his father; Albert William (Sept. 7, 1965) is presently employed as a meat-cutter at the locker in Hot Springs; Charles Allen (June 1, 1967); Rosanne Marie (Jan. 13, 1969); Bradley James (March 12, 1971) and Duane Joel (Nov. 23, 1974) are students at Armour Public School. The family are active members of Hope American Lutheran Church in Delmont. They participate in the auxiliaries of the church and assist in the youth education and music programs. The Finks own a diversified farm where they produce corn, oats, and barley and raise cattle and hogs. Albert is involved in the community being a member of the Delmont American Legion and serving as treasurer of Independence Township. Ruth is involved as a volunteer to the Cooperative Extension Service where she recently completed terms on the county and state advisory boards. The entire family is active in the Extension 4-H program. Dean and Albert have graduated from each completing nine years. Charles, Rosanne, Bradley. and Duane are still members and Ruth and Dean are 4-H leaders in the Purple Ribbon Club of Delmont. Alvin John and Rose Alma Fink Family Alvin John Fink and Rose Alma Wegehaupt were born in Douglas County, S.D. Alvin, son of John G. Fink and wife Hulda nee Will and Rose, daughter of Emil Wegehaupt and wife Martha nee Geigle. Alvin and Rose spent their childhood and teen years in the Delmont area and attended local schools. On Dec. 18, 1938 were united in marriage by the Rev. Pirner. They farmed in the Delmont area from 1939 until 3978. In the spring of 1978 moved from the farm and retired in Delmont. Alvin and Rose Fink Family, December 18, 1983 Three sons were born to this union, Dennis, Robert and Larry. Dennis married Anita Fridley of Mt. Vernon, Dennis is employed at the S.D. State Highway Dept. in Mitchell, they have two children, Steven and Stacey. Robert married Dorothy Rezac of Dante, they live on the farm three-quarter mile west of Delmont, they have four children, Jason, Jackie, James and Jordan Jeremy born in 1985. Larry married Meribeth Goehring of Mitchell, Larry is employed by the G. F. Buche Co. in Mitchell, they have two children, Michelle and Lori. Rose and Alvin are members of Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. Fred and Lucille Fink Family Fred Fink Family, 1952. Back row: Maxine, Doris, Wayne and Ronald. Front row: Myra, Fred, Lucille and Marcia The history follows the individuals in the family picture. Marine, was born Oct. 8, 1942 and married Lance Smith on Sept. 3, 1966. She has two sons, Kevin, born Oct. 10, 1967 and Randy, born Sept. 7, 1970. Doris was born Jan. 20, 1933 and married Lester Lippert on June 2, 1952. She has two sons and six daughters. Larry, born May 7, 1953; Susan, born July 11, 1954; Jackie, born April 15, 1956; Barbara, born Aug. 17, 1957; Cindy, born Dec. 16, 1958; Peggy, born June 14, 1960; Lori, born Aug. 16, 1962; Gary, born Feb. 11, 1966. Fred Fink family lived on this farm from 1941 to 1957 There are also six grandchildren: Jennifer Wilson, Jan. 21, 1973; Sara Wilson, May 26, 1977; Jaime Allen, Jan. 9, 1975; Ethan Allen, July 8, 1980; Jesica Allen, Dec. 23, 1982; Thomas Foerster, Dec. 31, 1984. Wayne was born March 25, 1938 and married MaryAnn Pollencheck on Dec. 18, 1971. Ronald was born June 26, 1941 and married Rosemary Thorn on Aug. 17, 1963. He has one son and three daughters. Jeff, Dec. 18, 1969; Debra, Nov. 19, 1970; Tammy, Aug. 5, 1972; Bonnie, Feb. 7, 1976. Myra was born Oct. 19, 1947 and married Dale Gunnare on July 10, 1966. She has three sons. Cory, April 15, 1970; Cary, May 5, 1971; Kyle, Aug. 26, 1977. Marcia was born Sept. 15, 1949 and married Ian Salkeld on Dec. 16, 1972. They were divorced in 1984. She has one daughter, Maureen, Dec. 24, 1972. Fred and Lucille complete the picture. (Also see Marcia and Maureen Salkeld and Loyd Lippert histories.) George Fink Sr. Family by Mrs. Emil Fink George Fink Sr., was born near Noerdlingen in the Bavarian Ries Valley in south central Germany. This is excellent farm country, and the Finks were by profession farmers. As there wasn't much land in Germany, he decided to come to America. At the age of 31 years, in 1889, George Fink Sr., came by sailing ship to New York. He traveled three weeks; the ship using motors only when there was no wind. George Fink Sr. Family. Left to right, standing: Bertha, Willia, George, Carolina, Carl and Kosa. Sitting: George Fink Sr., Emil, Emma and Eufrosina From New York George Sr., went to Corsica, S.D. There he worked for one year and decided he needed to learn the English language. He went to work for a farmer near Yankton for three years. He came back to Corsica and after a year bought a farm at the west edge of Corsica. After his first wife died, he married Eufrosina Semmler from the Delmont area. In 1903 he bought a farm northwest of Delmont which was closer to relatives. He also joined St. Peter Lutheran Church. Emil Fink was born in 1909. His mother Eufrosina died in 1916 and his father, George Fink Sr., in 1930. George Fink Sr. and Eufrosina Fink Farm, 1912 Emil Fink Family. Emil, Gertrude and children: Herman, Gertrude, Marvin, Clara, Karl, Ewald and Ervin Emil Fink, 1948 with his eight horses and three bottom plow. Horses, back row: Peg, Powder, Cookie and Cracle. Front row: Pop, Babe, Twinkle and Forie Emil Fink took over the farm in 1930. In 1933 he married Gertrude Grosz. Seven children grew up on this farm; Herman, Gertrude Lapour, Marvin, Clara, Karl. Ewald and Ervin Fink. All the farming was done by horse or hand power until about 1945 when the first tractor was bought. Another improvement was electricity. Ervin, Delila, Reggie and Jeremy Fink In 1973 Ervin Fink took over the farm from Emil and married Delila Rialas. They have two sons: Reggie and Jeremy. This makes three generations of Finks growing up on this farm. By Rosina (Fink) Drefs. My father George Fink Sr., came to America to make a good living. He came across the ocean by ship. He got off the train at Parkston. Was hailed by a Mr. Bormann from north of Corsica. Mr. Bormann said "Hey German where too?" He offered a job on his farm-wages were $120.00 a year. Thinking then he better learn the English language and mingled with English speaking people he went to Yankton. There he worked on a farm for a Mr. Van Osdel. In about another year he came back to farm right west of Main Street Corsica. Through the pastor of Hillside Lutheran Church he found a wife from Germany. Her name was Babeta Klinger. Born to them were three children: Caroline, George and Carl. Carl was less then nine months old when their mother passed away. She is buried at Blooming Valley Church near Corsica. It was a crying need for him to have a woman to take care of these children. He married Eufrosina Semmler a few months later. He bought and moved to a farm in Valley Township, Section 25 in 1903. The big barn on this place was built in 1905. His second wife died April 3, 1916. He died on April 3, 1930. They are buried at the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery 12 miles northwest of Delmont. George Fink Sr., born Dec. 22, 1858, died April 3, 1930. Babeta Klinger died July 13, 1897. Eufrosina Semmler, born Sept. 20, 18 , died April 3, 1916. She was born in Odessa, South Russia and was of German descent. The children of George Fink Sr., were: Caroline, born July 3, 1893, died Oct. 30, 1976; George, born Aug. 18, 1894, died May 12, 1964; Carl, born May 21, 1896, died Oct. 21, 1971; William, born Aug. 4, 1898, died Jan. 5, 1965; Rosina, born July 5, 1902; Bertha, born May 23, 1904, died May 7, 1971; Emma, born July 20, 1906, died April 30, 1974; Emil, born April 12, 1909, died Jan. 29, 1975. Caroline (Fink) married John Hildebrand, a farmer. George Fink served in World War I and married Lydia Drefs, farmed in Valley Township. Carl Fink a seminary student and American Lutheran Church pastor married Hattie Hartman. William Fink married Emma Laib and farmed in Independence Township. Rosina Fink married Emmanuel Drefs and farmed in Valley Township. Bertha Fink married John Drefs and farmed in Lincoln Township. Emma Fink married John Buenning and farmed in Garfield Township. Emil Fink married Gertrude Grosz, and farmed in Valley Township. George Fink Jr. Family. Standing: Irma, Marie, Arnold and Lydia. Sitting: Hattie, Richard and George Jr. George Fink Jr. Family by Lydia Geidel George Fink was born Aug. 18, 1894 and lived his first nine years on a farm near Corsica with his parents Mr. And Mrs. George Fink Sr. A sister Carolina and a brother Carl were also born to this family. Mrs. Fink died, and some time later George married again. Born to this union were Willie, Rosa, Bertha, Emma and Emil. When George Fink Jr., was nine years old, his father bought a farm one and one-half miles south of St. Peters Church. George was so proud, he got to drive one team and a wagon of furniture, while his father drove the other one. They were a very religious family and read their Bible often. They also sang a lot, when things went wrong someone would sing and the rest chime in. George Jr.. served in the First World War, which was very hard on George Sr., as his son was fighting against his own relatives in Germany, in order to serve this country. When he came home from the war, he married Lydia Drefs on July 27, 1919. They lived on a newly built farm about one-quarter mile from his folks and they also farmed. George Fink Jr. and Lydia Drefs, July 27, 1919 Like all others, there were many hardships and trials, but they endured them. They had six children: Irma, born July 12, 1920, died March 9, 1983; Clara, born Dec. 30, 1921, died Sept. 18, 1924; Lydia, born Sept. 6, 1923; Marie, born March 19, 1925; Arnold, born Nov. 16, 1926 and Richard, born April 19, 1928. When Richard was five months old, Lydia - the mother. passed away, she had been sick for some time. The next four years were very hard for George. Richard, the baby, stayed by Carl Grosz's for one year, then came home to be with the rest of the family. George had hired help. Mrs. Anna Klinlein was there several years. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schelske for one winter. Leanora Semmler for some time, and on Nov. 16, 1932, he married Hedwig Pietz. They had one still-born son, Walter, born and died Aug. 20, 1934. Mr. and Mrs. George (Hattie) Fink in the Black Hills (mid 30's) George was a man who always wanted to be first in most things and when the cars came out, he bought one and after the first trip to church he and another member of the church ran into each other. The next morning George went to town and bought a new top buggy and decided it was a safer way to go. A few years later he again bought a car. They were not always good, because the roads were mostly dirt roads and many times they went visiting at night. It would rain and "ah, yes, you guessed it, they got stuck and the whole family had to take off their shoes and stockings and walk home about one mile in the mud." The next morning they would take a team of horses and pull the car out. George Fink Jr., 1936 George was also an early bird in the fields. One time, he often told about, was when he sowed wheat Feb. 22, and it froze several times after it was up and didn't produce much. He said he'd never try that again. They went through very hard times. It was so dry in the 30's and the grasshoppers took what little there was. But they always had milk cows and chickens and pigs, so they ate good. The children remember many nights they had milk soup for supper and homemade ice-cream or pop corn after supper. Lydia, Irma, Marie and Arnold ready for school at Valley School, one mile south of St. Peters Church In the morning we'd get up early, light two lanterns, one for the horse barn and one for the cow barn and milk the cows, separate, feed the calves and the extra milk went to the pigs. We also had a big tin cup by the separator and we'd drink a cup full of nice warm fresh milk. Oh, that was good. We also had plenty of meat and homemade bread. George Fink. Arnold, Richard and two others Irma married Louis Blume and farmed near Delmont one year. They lived one-half mile south of Bill Grosz where the gravel pit is now. They milked six cows and had chickens and brought their produce in to Bill Semmler on Saturdays getting about $9.00. They would buy three or four bags of groceries and hardware supplies and still take a few dollars home. It's sure different today. Later they moved and farmed by Corsica till 1981 when they moved to Nebraska. Lydia married Gilbert Geidel of Dimock and farmed for 22 years then bought the Delmont Lumber Yard in 1968. They have lived in Delmont since. Marie is married to Clarence Knudson and they live in Huron. Arnold married Edna Uttecht and farms four miles east of Armour. Richard married Leona Winter and farms four miles east and one north of Armour. John G. and Hulda Fink Family by son Paul Fink John G. Fink, oldest son of Adam Sr., and Sophia Fink was born Nov. 10, 1888 in the Bavarian region of Germany. He emigrated to this country in 1905 along with his parents and brothers and sisters as described in the entry of this book on Adam Fink Sr. John married Hulda Will on Jan. 1, 1914. Hulda Will was born on July 23, 1892 to Jacob Will and his wife Maria (Frank) on a farm two miles west and five miles north of Delmont. She grew up and lived there until she married John G. Fink. The newly-weds lived on the Will farm as Hulda's father had died the previous year. John and Hulda started farming on a farm two miles north of the west edge of Delmont. Later they moved to a farm five miles north of Delmont on the farm now occupied by David Villmow. They lived there many years until in 1932 moving to a farm east of Dimock, S.D., near the James River west of Old Elm Springs. Those years were often referred to as the "dirty thirties" were difficult times, both economically and weather wise. In 1936, having lost all their land to the depression, they moved back to the Delmont area on what was then the Walter Pope farm, two miles west, 1 mile south and 1/2 west of Delmont. Seven years later they moved to a farm one mile west and one mile north of Delmont. Mrs. Fink succumbed to cancer on Feb. 17, 1948. John and those of his family still at home, moved back to the Pope farm, having purchased it. John G. and Hulda Fink Family, 1941 Lenita, Alvin, Erna, Werner, Paul, Hulda, Herbert and John John and Hulda had six children, Alvin, Werner, Erna, Paul, Lenita and Herbert. In 1951, John took as his wife Lenora Schramm nee Schelske, they retired to Parkston, S.D. The deaths of his brothers Henry and Michael in June and October of 1963 and the trauma of the Kennedy assassination proved to be to much for Johns failing heart, he died on Nov. 25, 1963, the day of the presidential funeral. Though he spent many days and nights in hospitals at the bedsides of either his wife or children, the two days before his death were to be the only hospital stay John ever experienced where he was the patient. John and Hulda were life long members of the American Lutheran Church, where John spent many years in the position of secretary. Alvin married Rose Wegehaupt, their children are Dennis, Robert and Larry. Werner's first marriage was to Erna Welk, second marriage to Hilda Fischer nee Gerlach. Erna married Bernard Grosz, their children are Joyce and Allan. Paul, married Marlyne Williams, their children are John, Richard, Karen and Merrill. Lenita married Norman Bietz, their son is Kenneth. Herbert, lives at the Good Samaritan Center in Parkston, S.D. Paul and Marlyne Fink Family Paul was born in May of 1926, the fourth in a family of six, to John and Hulda Fink on a farm five miles north of Delmont, the place now occupied by the David Villmow's. Except for four years early in his life, he has lived in the Delmont vicinity, 45 of those years on the farm they now occupy. He attended but the minimum of eight years of school. There always seemed to be too much work to do to attend high school. In 1945-46 he served his country in the military as a Military Policeman. Marlyne was born in January of 1934, the oldest child of Lawrence and Agnes Williams. She attended some of her early school years in country school and finished in Delmont grade and high school. Among other things in school, she was probably best remembered for her musical ability with the saxophone, mastering that instrument and qualifying several years in All-State Band. After she finished high school, she chose to be a registered nurse and attended and graduated from Lutheran Hospital (now St. Lukes) in Sioux City. After graduation, she was employed at Yankton State Hospital in Yankton, S.D. After a "long-distance" courtship (Delmont-Yankton), Marlyne and Paul were married on Oct. 28, 1956. Because neither of the newly-weds had financial resources, they opted on a "working honeymoon." Paul's brother, Alvin, agreed to look after the dozen or so cows and, depositing the chickens at the bride's parents, Marlyne and Paul headed west for the winter, deciding to stay at Portland, Ore., for the winter. Marlyne, of course, was able to find employment at Good Samaritan Hospital and Paul found employment with a luggage factory as shipping and receiving clerk. Between the two, they managed to rent a nice apartment and necessary staples. They returned to Delmont in late February to begin their farming life together. They have four children: John, Richard, Karen and Merrill. All four graduated from Delmont High School and attended S.D. State - Karen switched majors and graduated from Mt. Marty College at Yankton. At present, only John is married. He and his wife, Londa (Wieting), have two children. Paul Fink Family with exchange student. Back, left to right: Tsutomu Fukushima (exchange student from Japan), John, Marlyne, Paul and Karen. Front, left to right: Londa, Merrill, Richard, Jessica and Aaron (children of John and Londa, being held by Marlyne and Paul) F. William and Emma Fink Family F. William Fink, son of George and Eufrosina (Semmler) Fink, was united in marriage with Emma Laib, daughter of Conrad and Sophia (Martz) Laib at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Sept. 16, 1920. They lived on a farm four miles west and five miles north of Delmont for 43 years until the marriage of their son, Albert, who continues on the farm with his family. The farm, one and one-half miles south of William's home and one mile west of Emma's home was purchased from Emil Goehring. On Nov. 20, 1963 William and Emma moved to Delmont. They built a new home two blocks south of the Agland Coop where Emma still resides. F. William Fink Family. Standing, left to right: William, Albert and Arlington. Seated, left to right: Emma, Margaret and F. William Four children were born to the couple: Mrs. Herbert (Margaret) Mueller, rural Ethan; William George, Seaford, Del.; Albert Conrad, and Arlington Michael, Ames, Iowa. The Fink family were members of St. Peter Lutheran Church, rural Armour, until 1924 when they transferred to Emmanuel Lutheran so they could transport Emma's aging parents to their church. In 1946 when Emmanuel Lutheran disbanded they transferred to Hope Lutheran in Delmont where Emma is still a member. They have always been active supporters of their church wherever they were members. On Jan. 5, 1965 God called William home leaving his wife, four children and the spouses, nine grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Emma continued to live in Delmont until May 25, 1972 when she was united in marriage to John Drefs and moved to Parkston. In 1974 the couple moved back to Delmont where they continue to reside and take an active part in the activities of the church and community. (Also see Conrad Laib history.) Emanuel and Emilie Freier Family Mr. Emanuel Freier was born the son of Philip and Mary Freier. He was born near Delmont on Sept. 14, 1886. He grew up and attended elementary school in the vicinity. On Jan. 19, 1911 he married Emilie Katherine Goehring, daughter of Michael and Katherina Goehring. She too was raised in the Delmont area. The family lived in the Delmont-Tripp area for 34 years where he was active in farming and the implement business both in Tripp and Delmont. In 1945, he entered the insurance business and spent the rest of their lives in Scotland, S.D. Emanuel Freier Family, 1945. Standing, left to right: Sylvanus, Walter, Alta, Raymond and Ruth. Seated, left to right: Irene, Emanuel, Emilie Katherina, and Ernest They had seven children: Walter Freier, Alta Isaak, Raymond Freier, Ruth Herr, Irene Gall, Ernest Freier, and Sylvanus Freier. Emanuel died on April 4, 1964 and Emilie died on March 27, 1956. Raymond and Ruth Freier Family Raymond E. Freier was born April 6, 1917 at Tripp, S.D., to Emanuel and Katie (nee Goehring) Freier. He married Ruth Ella Brosz on Oct. 5, 1939. Ruth was born March 19, 1919 to Robert and Christine (nee Baltzer) Brosz at Alpena, S.D. Ray and Ruth moved out to California for one year after their wedding. They came back to South Dakota and farmed west of Tripp, then they moved to a farm northwest of Tripp and farmed there until 1978 when they retired and moved into Tripp. Ray has been on the Hutchinson County Fair Board for 41 years and a 4 H leader for 34 years. He has held offices on school boards, township offices and many state offices. They are members of the Friedens UCC Church of Tripp. Two children were born to this union. Lois (Mrs. Raymond C. Dewald) resides on a farm west of Tripp. They have four children: Anthony, who attends DWU at Mitchell, Nancy is a senior nursing major at SDSU, Glenn is a sophomore at Tripp High School, and Dean is a sixth grader at Tripp Public School. When Anthony graduated from Tripp High School, this made it a third generation to graduate from Tripp High. Ruth Freier graduated in 1938, Lois Dewald in 1959, and Anthony in 1980 and Nancy in 1982. Roger Freier is married to Deanna Herron. They reside in Bellevue, Neb. Roger teaches industrial arts and electronics and Deanna is a junior high school Spanish teacher in the Bellevue Schools. They have one son, Eric, who is a kindergartener. Philip and Katherina Frey Family by Marlene (Albrecht) Prey Philip Frey was born Oct. 23, 1873, and married Katherina Pietz on Sept. 23, 1895. Katherina was born December of 1876. Nine children were born to Philip and Katherina Frey: (1) Infant son born and died; (2) Gotthilf; (3) Martha (Mrs. Dave Oorlog); (4) Emil, married Milta Schuti; (5) Benjamine; (6) Emma, married Libbert Haase; (7) Louise, married Emanuel Frey and then remarried to Paul Weisser; (8) Edna; (9) Otto and Hulda (Weisser). Otto and Hulda Weisser were married on April 13, 1930. They lived on a farm six miles southeast of Delmont for 46 years until retiring. They then moved to Tripp. Five children were born to this union: (1) Violet (Mrs. Raymond Thum), Scotland, S.D.; (2) Elmer, West Bend, Wis.; (3) Elaine (Mrs. Norbert Ziepel), Parkston, S.D.; (4) Darlene, married William E. Wenzel who died Oct. 10, 1975, she then married Marvin Hole, Tabor, S.D.; (5) Ernest, married Marlene (Albrecht) Frey. Ernest and Marlene Frey, April 2, 1961 Ernest Fry Family. Back: Ernest and Marlene. Front, left to right: Gregg, Danny, Pamela Ernest was born Dec. 29, 1933, married Marlene Albrecht on April 2, 1961. Marlene Albrecht was born Nov. 20, 1938. the daughter of John and Edna Albrecht. Three children were born to Ernest and Marlene: (1) Gregg, born Oct. 18, 1961, died in a car accident north of Delmont on Betts Road, July 10, 1979 at the age of 17. Funeral Services were held July 12, 1979 at Friedens Reformed Church, Tripp, S.D. (2) Pamela Lynn was born April 2, 1965, graduated from Delmont High School and is now attending college at SDSU, Brookings. 13) Danny was born Feb. 23, 1971, and is attending Delmont Public School. Ernest passed away, Nov. 18, 1979. Funeral services were held Nov. 21, 1979 at Friedens Reformed Church, Tripp, S.D. Ernest and Marlene were married 18 1/2 years. They lived seven years southwest of Delmont on a farm and then moved five miles southeast of Delmont on a farm. After Ernest's passing away, they moved to town in Delmont. Adolph Sr. and Lydia Fuerniss Family Golden wedding of Adolph and Lydia Fuerniss, 1922 Adolph Fuerniss Sr., was born Aug. 12, 1846 at Hochstetten Province Baden, Germany. Feb. 2, 1872, he married Lydia Lang (born April 5, 1850 at Hochstetten, Province Baden, Germany). Three of their children, Adolph Jr., Elise and Carl were born in Germany. In 1882 they immigrated to America and settled on a farm near Waltz, Wayne County, Mich. Two children, Ida and Emil were born here. In 1889 they came to Nebraska, living on rented farms at Falls City and Stalehurst, Seward County. In 1896, when the Yankton-Sioux Indian Reservation opened for settlement, Mr. Fuerniss came to South Dakota and filed on a quarter section of land in Charles Mix County, nine miles south and one and one-half miles east of Delmont. They stayed in Tripp for about three weeks when they first arrived. then moving to a rented farm in Bon Homme County until land was broken for cultivation and buildings were put on the homestead. In later years they bought the quarter section of land to the south of the original settlement where the Fuerniss Dam was located. It was known throughout the area for summer swimming and winter skating. Mr. and Mrs. Fuerniss lived there until retirement in 1920 when they moved to Delmont. On Feb. 2, 1922 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with all five children and their spouses present. While living south of Delmont, they were members of St. Pauls Lutheran Church where Mr. Fuerniss was a charter member. After moving to Delmont they were members of Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Fuerniss died Jan. 6, 1927, 80 years old. Mrs. Fuerniss died July 9, 1930, 80 years old. They are buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Delmont, S.D. Carl and Christine Fuerniss Family Carl Fuerniss was born May 5, 1876, at Hochstetten, Baden, Germany. When he was five years old, the family emigrated to America, first settling in Michigan and later on going to Nebraska. In 1897, they came to Charles Mix County, South Dakota. He married Christine Schwaderer in 1906. Four children were born to them. In 1915, they moved onto the old Marvin farm, just west of Delmont and close to school for their children. After a few years, a trade was made with Wm. Mueller, and Carl became the owner of the Mueller farm adjoining Delmont on the southeast. His health began to fail so he decided it was best to quit farming and a sale was held. Another land trade was made. Mr. Fuerniss became the owner of the J. Lindeman property in the east part of town. Here he resided until his death. Emil and Augusta Fuerniss Family Adolph and Augusta Fuerniss Emil Fuerniss was born Dec. 11, 1886 at Waltz, Wayne County, Mich. He married Augusta Vesper, March 8, 1917 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church south of Delmont. F. C. Gade was the pastor. They lived on the farm homestead by his father until retirement to Delmont, December 1958. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 8, 1967. They had five children: Lillian married Helmuth Fauth, they live in Sioux Falls; Arnold married Helene Laufer, they live in Delmont; Walter married Sharon Anne Peters Oct. 6, 1951, he died Nov. 9, 1952, and had one son. Kevin Harrington; Herman married Alice Gunnare, they live on the Fuerniss homestead; and Mildred married Norbert Peters, they live in Sioux Falls. During World War II all three sons were in the military service. Arnold was in the navy, Walter and Herman in the army. Mr. and Mrs. Fuerniss were life members of the Lutheran Church (Mo. Synod) attending St. Pauls Lutheran Church south of Delmont. In 1972 they went to live at Colonial Manor in Armour. Emil died there May 21, 3974, 87 years old. Augusta died at Colonial Manor Jan. 26, 1980, 95 years old. Walter, Emil, and Augusta are buried in St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery south of Delmont, S.D. Herman and Alice Fuerniss Herman K. Fuerniss, son of Emil and Augusta (Vesper) Fuerniss was born June 1, 1926 south of Delmont. He served in the armed forces in 1950-52. On Dec. 4, 1955 he married Alice Gunnare of Delmont. Alice was born Dec. 4, 1935 to Erik and Anna (Innala) Gunnare. Herman and Alice Fuerniss Family, 1983. Standing, left to right: Garrett, Laurie, Perry, Cameron and Sherman. Sitting: Alice, Peggy and Herman To this union was born six children: Sherman graduated from S.D.S.U. in 1981 and is now in Brown Swiss dairying. Perry graduated from S.D.SU. in 1983 and is production artist at Sencore, Inc. in Sioux Falls. Cameron is a biology major at S.D.S.U. and Laurie is an early childhood education major at S.D.S.U. Garrett is a senior and Peggy a junior at Delmont High School. Gilbert and Lydia Geidel Family Gilbert Geidel and Lydia Fink were married Sept. 25, 1945, and settled on a farm west of Parkston and later moved six miles west of Dimock. They went to the Emmanuels Lutheran Church, eight miles west of Dimock. Gilbert and Lydia (Fink) Geidel, Sept. 25, 1945 Gilbert served his country in the Second World War with three and one-half years in the European Theatre. The Geidel's were blessed with seven children: Dorothy, born Oct. 9, 1946; George, born March 31, 1948; Leonard, born Dec. 23, 1949; Linda, born Dec. 9, 1950; Mel, born April 3, 1952; Kenneth, born Feb. 4, 1956, died March 21, 1974; Kathy, born July 19, 1957. Gilbert and Lydia Geidel Family. Back row: Leonard. Dorothy, Mel, Linda, George. Front: Gilbert, Kathy and Lydia Times were hard as they always seem to be. But we also had so many blessings, God is always near watching out for us. All we need to do is be aware of His power and everlasting arms underneath us. We didn't buy any clothes, we made them or bought at rummage sales, raised gardens and canned a lot. We raised hogs, cattle, geese, ducks and chickens. We had a big incubator and hatched ducks and geese for lots of people - around 200 in one day, for about 11 people. Gilbert served on the church board, school board, and township board. In 1968 we heard the Delmont Lumber was for sale and Gilbert and some of the boys loved to work with lumber and so decided to buy the yard from Gottlieb and Lora Wenzel. We enjoyed all the people around Delmont very much. Many of them spoke German, especially Erhart Welk, also others. There were always chairs and an easy chair in the office and many men came to visit and help out with whatever they could help with. Lester Ebright and George Geidel were always handy. Art Weisser was also a good hired man till he moved to Tripp. Other very good helpers were Max Wenzel and Lawrence Villmow. Leonard. our son, was our carpenter for several years then he moved to Rapid City and has a very good business there today, being a concrete contractor. Many new homes and big buildings were built and also remodeling jobs. We thank all the people around Delmont for giving us their business. We bought and lived in the Ted Goehring house on the east end of Main Street and enjoyed everything very much. until one day the biggest darkest cloud came over our home when our 16 year old son Kenneth was striken with cancer. He was able to be with us one year and eight months after he got sick and on March 21, 1974 Jesus took him to his mansion up yonder. It seemed like the hardest trial any parents ever have to face. Our children are now all moved away. (1) Dorothy married Wayne Deinert, Nov. 5, 1967, they live on a farm and she is a nurse. They have two children: Shelly and Shawn. (2) George married Lianne Schelske Oct. 11, 1969, they live in Rapid City. George works for Geidel Construction. They have one son - Brad, and three daughters - Tracy, Becky and Georgetta. (3) Leonard married Barb Goehring Dec. 18, 1971. They live in Rapid City where he owns Geidel Construction. They have two sons - Chad and Chris. (4) Linda lives in Loveland, Colo., and works in the H.P. Factory. (5) Melvin married Bobbie Nelson June 14, 1974. They have one son Shane and live in Washburn, N.D. (6) Kathy has one son Kenneth and lives in Loveland, CO., and is employed by Kodak. In 1974 (spring) we built a new big office and warehouse building 44 x 130. And in the fall we built a shingle shed 20 x 60. These were very much needed and a big improvement. A fork lift was also bought to make work easier. When the railroad was still going through town most all of the cement and lumber came by rail and we would have seven days to unload the car, as the train only came once a week. Later the tracks were taken out and everything came by trucks. In 1981 we sold the Lumber Yard to Tim and Val Schwaderer. In 1984 we sold our big house to Howard Dutro and moved to our upstairs apartment on Main Street. Barbara and Leonard Geidel and sons, Chad and Christopher Leonard and Barbara Geidel Family Leonard Geidel son of Gilbert and Lydia (nee Fink) and Barbara Goehring daughter of Alton and Beulah (nee Daugherty) Goehring were married Dec. 18, 1971. They lived in the southeast section of Delmont in the house they purchased from the Arv Stolz family. To this union two sons were born, Chad and Christopher. Leonard worked for his father at the Geidel Lumber Yard and Barb worked as an R.N. at the Parkston and Wagner hospitals. In 1977 they moved to Rapid City, S.D. Christopher was only eight days old. Leonard started his own construction company in Rapid City. Albert and Christina Goehring Family. Recollections by Alton and Edgar Goehring Albert Goehring, son of Michael and Katherina (nee Serr) Goehring and Christina Lindemann daughter of Fred and Katherina (nee Human) Lindemann were married June 11, 1916. To this union six children were born. Erwin married Leona Laib and is now living in Sioux Falls; Arthur died at two years of age; Edgar married Evelyn Engelhardt now living in Delmont; Alton married Beulah Daugherty now living in Delmont; Norbert married Bethel Nelson now residing in Brookings and Alice married James Jurrens now living in Weatherford, Okla. Albert and Christine (Lindeman), June 11, 1916 Back, left to right: Albert, Erwin, Edger, Alton. Front, left to right: Christine, Alice, Norbert Albert Goehring home burned soon after it was built (Jan. 1, 1929) Second home built in 1929 The first years of their marriage they lived on a farm northeast of Delmont and then built a house about one-half mile where they made a more permanent home. The house is now occupied by Elmer (Ches) and Gloria Kurtz. On New Years Eve in 1928 the house was destroyed by fire and a new one was built in its place similar to the one that had burned. When Albert and Christine were married they had three cows. The only means of power for the farm work was horses. It is recalled they had as many as 25 horses at one time to do the farm work. Albert had purebred red polled cattle and registered Duroc hogs that he enjoyed showing at the fairs. Hutchinson County Fair held a race that had the slowest horse the winner. All horses that competed must run at a gallop and the last one to the finish line won the race. "Old Dick" owned by Albert won one of the races. Albert Goehring with tractor hitched to disc (designed for work with a horse) In the early twenties they had carbide lights in the house. A large tank was buried in the ground containing water and the carbide crystals were dropped into it to form a gas. This gas was piped into the house and the barn. When lit it made a sufficient light for the room. They also had an Isen-Ball refrigerator. This was an unusual refrigerator, which kept the food cold and would also make ice cream. Later when it no longer worked and was impossible to get parts for, they switched to an ice box. Albert built an ice house and they went to the James River to cut ice and bring it back home to store in the ice house. Gust and Ted, brothers of Albert hauled the ice back to Delmont in their trucks. Gust also hauled sawdust to cover the ice, from the saw mill in the Vermillion-Yankton area. Gust also hauled cobs back to Delmont from Iowa when there was no corn in the 30's. The boys had after-school chores. Picking up cow-chips to burn in the cook stove was one chore. In the summer they could be picked from the pastures after they were dry and piled for winter use. Picking corn after school was another chore. The shelter belts planted in the 30's also had to be watered. Sometimes twice a week water was hauled by a stone boat and each tree was watered individually. The only means of baking was the wood-burning range. If the boys wanted cookies in the summer time they had to pick up cobs to heat the oven. They would scrounge for cobs in the hog lot, under the corn crib and even dead bark off the trees so their mother could heat the oven for a treat. When Christine took the eggs to town it was always enough money to buy the groceries and many times enough left over to buy an article of clothing at the Farmers Mercantile Store in Delmont. When Albert was 53 they moved into the house in town built by his parents from the bricks that were left over when the schoolhouse was built. They later built a new home in the lot south of the brick house, where they lived most of their remaining life. It is now occupied by their grandson, Merlin Goehring. Albert and Christine Goehring, 50th anniversary, June 11, 1966 Albert and Christine were members of the Bethany Ev. and Reformed Church until its merger (Bethany United Church of Christ). Albert assisted with the remodeling of the church when it was moved from its location in the country to its present site in town. Christine died on May 20, 1981 and Albert lived alone in his home until October 1982 when he became a resident of Colonial Manors in Armour where he resided until his death on Dec. 22, 1983. Alton and Beulah Goehring Family Alton Goehring, son of Albert and Christine (nee Lindeman) and Beulah Daugherty daughter of Fred and Irene (nee Carrington) Daugherty of Bonilla-Wessington area were married on March 14, 1948. They took up residence on the family farm on the west edge of Delmont. To this union three children were born, Douglas, who married Ellamae Bogenhagen and now resides in Mitchell; Barbara who married Leonard Geidel and is now living in Rapid City; Curtis who married Joyce Alvey and are living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alton and Beulah Daugherty Goehring, March 14, 1948 Back: Alton and Beulah. Front: Curtis, Douglas and Barbara Goehring The first years of married life, some of the farming was done with horses. They had three teams of horses to do mowing, planting corn, hauling hay, for use to haul bundles to the threshing machine. In the early 50's they bought a pull type combine with stationary engine mounted on the combine for power. This eliminated threshing but the horses were kept a few more years for planting corn and haying. Water was carried from the well and heated on the wood burning cookstove in the milk house and all the washing was done there for the first five years until the house was modernized and a water pressure system was installed complete with a water heater. Two silos were erected. The first in 1949. They were supposed to be the most efficient for feeding the cattle but within ten years they were insufficient. The smallest one has not been used for 15 years but is still standing and the largest one had been used at times until their retirement. They raised cattle, sheep and hogs. In recent years Alton has specialized in the raising of Montadale sheep. In 1963 they purchased the R. F. Kappler place and added it onto their existing farm. Douglas was drafted into the army in 1969 and served two years in the U.S. Army, Eleven months were spent in Vietnam. Curtis enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1971 for three years. Two and a half years were spent in Germany. Al, Beulah, Barb and Leonard flew to Germany in 1973 and spent three weeks with Curtis and toured seven European countries. Barbara graduated from St. Johns School of Nursing at Huron, S.D., and worked as an R.N. in the Parkston and Wagner hospitals. Alton and Beulah have been active in various civic and church groups. Al in local and county agriculture organizations and the FHA. Due to poor health after 36 years of living on the west edge of Delmont they sold the farm buildings and 35 acres to Clark and Sonia Will. They bought the house in town that was the home of Dorothy Albrecht and retired from the farm in October 1984. Alvin and Margaret Goehring Family Alvin Goehring in band uniform, 1918 Alvin Goehring, son of Michael and Katherina (Serr) Goehring, was born on a farm in Douglas County, S.D., on Feb. 26, 1900. He was married to Margaret Fink on Feb. 14, 1922. Margaret Fink was born in Bavaria, Germany in the little village of Duerrenzimmern April 13, 1901. Margaret (Fink) and Alvin Goehring In the year 1905 the Fink family with their nine children, the baby only a few months old, immigrated to America (one son had left the year before for America to live with an uncle, George Fink Sr.) the family came directly to South Dakota, to Armour, it was wet March weather with no sidewalks but lots of mud. A far cry in Armour from the neat little village they had just left. After a few very difficult years Adam Fink Sr. bought a farm six miles north of Delmont. and about three miles from the Michael Goehring farm, where Alvin and Margaret first met and were later married. To this union four children were born, one of them, "Lucille" died at age two years. Their two sons both served in the armed forces. Lotar was sent to Ft. Logan, Colo., where he worked in the separation center for six months, then he reinlisted and was sent to Camp Lee, Va., for nine weeks of basic training and eight weeks of band training. He was then sent to Ft. Lawton, Wash., where he became a member of the Army Band. He received his discharge in 1947. Alvin Goehring Family. Back, left to right: Marvin, Lotar, Mildred. Seated: Margaret (Fink) and Alvin Alvin and Margaret (Fink) Goehring, 50th wedding anniversary, Feb. 14, 1972 Marvin was inducted into the army in 1953 shortly after he graduated from high school. He took his basic training at Camp Breckenridge, Ky. He arrived in Korea January 1953. He applied for typing and was assigned to Unit Personnel Section (UPS). He left Korea and was stationed in Hohkiado, Japan, the Northern most island of Japan, on Feb. 15, 1953, doing finance work at the UPS. He received his discharge in July 1954. Their daughter Mildred attended Black Hills Teachers College at Spearfish and taught school for several years before she got married. Alvin and Margaret celebrated their 25th, 40th, and 50th wedding anniversaries with an open house, their 60th anniversary was with the immediate family. Edgar and Evelyn Goehring Family Evelyn (Engelhardt) and Edgar Goehring Edgar, third son of Albert and Christine (Lindeman) Goehring was born at the farm home northeast of Delmont. He attended the Bietz country school and then Delmont High School, graduating in 1941. The daughter of Edwin and Clara (Petersen) Engelhardt, Evelyn was born and raised at Bancroft, S.D. After high school, she entered the Cadet Nurse Corps. and was a member of the last class to graduate from the Sprague Hospital School of Nursing in Huron, S.D., on June 15, 1947. Both young people were active 4-H Club members and this is how they met, at the state fair in 1942. Edgar started farming for himself on the Philip Serr homestead, using horses until he purchased a small tractor, two-bottom plow and a two-row cultivator in 1946, and the horses were gradually diminished over the next few years. Edgar and Evelyn were married in Huron on June 22, 1947 and the Serr farm became home for them. Water was carried in from the well by pailsful for household use and heated on the good old reliable kitchen range. Kerosene lamps furnished light, until Christmas Eve, 1948, when the R.E.A. line was energized. Another improvement was the installation of a pressure pump and hot water heater in 1951. The farming consisted of raising oats, barley, corn, and hay with some pasture, with the grains being consumed by the livestock and dairy cows, beef cattle, hogs, chickens, and registered Oxford sheep, that Evelyn had as a 4-H project and got from home. After a year of milking by hand, a gas motor milking machine was purchased, with an electric motor as replacement after we had R.E.A. At first, we separated and sold the cream, then sold milk in cans and later had a bulk milk tank. As time went on there were mechanical changes and improvements in farming. August 14, 1983. Back, left to right: Jeannette, Gaylord, Merlin, Shirley. Seated: Evelyn and Edgar Goehring Four children were reared by this couple. All of them attended Delmont School. Jeanette is married to Kenneth Fuchs of Ravinia, S.D., and they live at Yankton, where she is employed in an office at the Human Services Center and Kenny welds for Kolberg's. John and Phyllis are their children. Shirley is kept busy with her babysitting job at their home in Sioux Falls, where she moved after her marriage to Paul Stach of Letcher, S.D. They have three children: Julie. Glen and David. Gaylord is farming and lives with his wife, the former Call Spruill of Norfolk, Va., on the former T. G. Serr farm. Gall teaches vocal music at Tripp and Amber is their daughter. Merlin is married to Barbara Maag of Tripp and they are Delmont residents. Merlin works at the Bank, mostly with insurance. They have Jill and Amy, and Barb also babysits. Edgar and Evelyn have both been active in community activities. Edgar was a Sunday school teacher for 30 years, many of those years being superintendent; has served as a church officer and was on the State U.C.C. Conference Board for three years, and on pulpit committees. He was township supervisor for nine years, then five years as assessor; was then appointed as County Director of Equalization in 1975, the position he still holds. A greater accomplishment is his 43 years spent as a 4-H Club leader, holding local, county, and state offices in that organization. Through the 4-H International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) program, we were hosts to a young man from India, whom we have kept in contact with and visited him, and a boy from Panama. Gaylord spent six months in Hungary under this same program. All our children were 4-H Club members and now some of the grandchildren are enrolled. During Edgar's 19 years with the Douglas County Fair Board, they have been responsible for building-up agricultural facilities for 4-H Achievement Days, plus many other activities held there. Twenty-five years were spent on the County Extension Board, highlighted by being on the State Advisory Board at one time. He has also been a long-time Farmer's Union member. Evelyn was active in nursing until recent years, having worked at the Armour and Parkston Hospitals and Armour Nursing Home, and as a result has served on the Community Health Nurses Advisory Board since it was organized in 1975; also served a while on the Douglas County Memorial Hospital Board. She is a member of the church's ladies aid and was in Homemakers Extension Club for 25 years; was also a 4-H leader for several years. When Gaylord returned from teaching in Mission Schools in Turkey and India, he took over the farming operation, and Edgar and Evelyn moved into Delmont in October, 1984, having purchased the Gottlieb Wenzel home. We have enjoyed our busy lives and the friends we've met through the years and places we've been. We were fortunate enough to see culture in Germany, Turkey and India, too. Emil and Paulina Goehring Family Emil Goehring was born Nov. 9, 1883 to Michael and Katherina Serr Goehring. He died Jan. 24, 1947. On Nov. 7, 1907 Emil married Paulina Mettler, born April 14, 1887 to Jacob Mettler and Kathrina Goehring Mettler. She died March 20, 1969. There were six children born to Emil and Paulina Goehring: Herbert Emil, Olivia Paulina, Gideon Wilhelm, Alfred Raymond, Ewald John and Calvin Marvin. After their marriage in 1907 Emil and Paulina farmed at Delmont, S.D., until 1919 when they moved to Menno, S.D., and continued farming until 1934. They then moved to Shafter, Calif., and farmed. Emil died at Camarillo, Calif., following a two-year illness of hardening of the arteries and pneumonia. Paulina died after a short illness of colitis. Emanuel Goehring Family Standing, left to right: Harry, Edna, Julius, Ruben and Viola. Seated, left to right: Beatha, Poland and Emanuel. Picture taken in 1936 Emanuel was the second son of Michael and Katherina (Serr) Goehring. He grew up near Delmont, married Bertha Freier on Dec. 22, 1910 and they farmed east of Delmont until the death of his wife in 1936. They had six children: Viola, Ruben, Edna, Julius, Harry, and Roland. In 1937 he married Tillie Schmidt, she had three children Archie, Darlene and Arbedella. The family lived in Tripp for several years and then moved to Wessington Springs where they operated a meat market. Emanuel passed away in January 1974 at the age of 88 years. Eugene and Louise Goehring Family Eugene Goehring was born March 3, 1901 on the farm his parents (Michael and Katherina (Serr) Goehring) homesteaded five and one-half miles north of Delmont. The family home was originally a sod house which was later covered with tin inside and outside and painted. Louise Goehring was born July 28, 1902 to Jacob and Christina (Vilhaur) Dewald south of Tripp. They were married Oct. 1, 1925 at her parents home. Eugene and Louise (Dewald) Goehring, Oct. 1, 1925 Eugene Goehring Family They lived on the Goehring homestead with his brother Ray until 1927 when they built a new home on their own farm. Four children were born to them. Maynard who married Arlene Rus and lives in Armour. Vern who married Doris Lehr and lives in Delmont. Phyllis who married Guertis Leischner and lives in Parkston. Sheldon who lives on the home place. In 1957 they built a new home and moved to Armour. In April of 1985 they moved to the Colonial Manors in Armour to make their home. They are members of the United Church of Christ. Fred Goehring Family Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goehring Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goehring and daughter Amanda Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goehring were former Delmont residents. Fred worked with John Grosz in the well-drilling business, and also had a cream station in Delmont. They had one daughter, Amanda. They moved to California in 1945, and have all passed away. Gaylord J. and Gail Goehring Family by Gaylord J. Goehring When one is not a journalist, it's often hard to know where to begin and what all to include in a project such as this. However, for those who are intrigued by this collage of Delmont area people, welcome to yet another page (or 2 or ?). I pray that as a result of personal procrastination, this will not deviate too much from what the desires would be of the Centennial Committee. Gaylord, Gail and Amber Goehring, Sept. 4, 1985 We may as well begin with the beginning, at least the physical appearance around Delmont. I, Gaylord James Goehring, was born to Edgar and Evelyn Goehring on Aug. 2, 1954 at the St. Benedict Hospital on west Main Street of Parkston, S.D. I joined two older sisters, Jeanette (Fuchs) and Shirley (Stach). Later, by 15 months, I had a playmate, Merlin, to round out our immediate family. As for the majority of folk growing up around Delmont, we lived on a farm and it served the setting for much of my life, even to the present time - September 1985. The fortune of having a fairly modest and humble rural childhood engrained many personal traits, developed character and aided in building a sense of independence. Now, and for years past, perhaps to come also, there is a lot of enthusiasm and energy which goes towards our local school. From August of 1961 until May 1972, I too put in my time for elementary and secondary education at Delmont School. Looking back I have come to realize we probably emphasized activities too much. My participation was certainly up there, including vocal music, drama, class officer, football, basketball, and track. Finally, today the light shines brightly - there is such a thing as academics too! My turn from strong athletic emphasis to'th' Books' came about one year into my college days. Maybe that's how long it took for a swollen head to deflate from the Argus-Leader All State Football selection of 1971. The four years at Yankton College were good ones. I enjoyed being a part of the Greyhound football team and felt the Liberal Arts education offered was particularly good with a low student-to-faculty ratio, thus allowing personalities to be known and not just a number being assigned to a body. Following the 1976 graduation from Yankton College, I officially entered the labor field. Teaching high school math and coaching cross-country and basketball at Lake Preston and Freeman were good learning experiences in being on the other side of the desk. Along with these two teaching positions I was able to continue helping on the farm. Over the years we had milk and beef cattle, hogs, sheep and chickens while raising corn, oats and hay to feed the stock. Since August of 1983, the old Serr farm continues to take up most of my work time. This year will certainly be a busy one, as all are, since I'11 be a part time math teacher in Ethan, S.D., as well as continue to farm. During the years from 1978 to 1983, I had a good fortune of living/working abroad. In 1978, for five months, I represented South Dakota and the U.S. as an International4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) representative to Hungary. Twelve other young people and I lived and worked at state and cooperative farms in this East European nation. Then, in the spring of 1979, by inquiring with the church's mission board there was a need for a math teacher in Tarsus, Turkey, So, off I went for two years to work at a Turkish private secondary school. Finally, in 1981, a goal that had been mentally held captive for many years was liberated. My desire to get to India was realized, by an opening to teach math at Woodstock Christian International School in the Himalayan foothills of India. To go into any details about the last three experiences would require at minimum a small book. Therefore no more will be said here. However, a very significant thing happened while in India. At Woodstock, I met a Miss Gail Spruill who later became Mrs. Goehring. Our wedding was in India on Oct. 28, 1982 and had a 'cast' of international friends from the staff and student body of Woodstock School. To outline Gail's background, she grew up in Norfolk, Va. Her parents are Mrs. Jessie Spruill and the late Mr. Lon Spruill. She has an older sister, Margaret Pierce, in N.C. Call's college education was taken at Lee College in Cleveland, Tenn., where she majored in music and minored in religion. Prior to her Woodstock teaching, she was employed by the Norfolk City Public Schools in Virginia. Since August 1983, Gail has taught elementary classroom music and high school vocal at Tripp. Having settled down for two years now in the local community we continue to pursue some deeply held interests. For two years I worked with the youth group at Bethany U.C.C. and we were involved with a mid-week adult fellowship. During this summer of 1985 our membership has changed to the Baptist Church in Parkston, where we are involved in the music and Christian education. Also, during this summer a call to help the cause of the Gideons in sharing the gospel has led to a joining of their fellowship. Gail will also be singing in the Dakota Choral of Mitchell this year as an outlet she looks forward to. The other community activities which I feel somewhat indebted to is 4-H. In my years as a youth, our family was always involved in projects and activities in 4-H. It was this body which introduced me to the wonderful world of foreign travel in a personal way by the Hungarian exchange, not to mention contact with the foreign people who come to the U.S. It is this part of 4-H which is probably least known by the public but may have as great affect world wide as any or all other projects combined. Having an interest in its continuation, I was elected in February 1985 to the South Dakota Board of Directors of the 4-H International programs as president-elect. Lastly in this Goehring story we will talk about the third member of the family. Amber Leigh came to us May 24, 1984 in St. Joseph Hospital, Mitchell, S.D. As all parents we think the world of her and just pray that she will be able to enjoy the rural life around her as much as I have. Also that she and her generation will grow and become responsible citizens, cherishing the positive aspects of being from a small town such as Delmont. Let's all help her, and them, in all they encounter. Now, in reminiscing and looking over what's already been written, my earlier statement about "where to start?" is substituted by "where do we end?" So many people and events hash through one's mind-sight, which should be chosen? Which left out? What does it matter? For in a week, maybe even a day, enough worthy events will take place to push out ones we presently felt were of major significance. I guess the answer to that would have to be as they say on KELO News, "Refer to your local paper for details." Thanks to all who put this together and enjoy Delmont's Centennial in 1986. Lotar and Luella Goehring Family Lotar Goehring, oldest son of Alvin and Margaret (Fink) Goehring, was born May 13, 1923 on the farm now occupied by his nephew Gary Denke, five and one-half miles north of Delmont, S.D. Luella Herr Goehring, youngest daughter of Adolph and Sarah (Auch) Herr was born on a farm northeast of Tripp, S.D., now occupied by her brother, Alton Herr and wife Meta. Lotar and Luella were married Feb. 1, 1953 in Friedens Reformed UCC Church of Tripp by Rev. Walter Odenbach. They started their married life on a farm three-quarter mile north of Delmont where they lived for over 23 years. During this time three sons were born to them: Donovan (Don), June 7, 1954; Michael (Mike), Sept. 7, 1955; and Owen, May 1, 1959. Lotar Goehring Family. Standing, left to right: Michael, Owen and Donovan. Seated: Luella and Lotar, 1972 Here are some of the memories of those years. In 1959, the driest year in memory was experienced. Then in 1962 we had one of the wettest years. The worst hail storm experienced came June 28, 1965. The small grain crop was a total loss, and the row crops were drastically reduced. Also in 1965 the family took a three and one-half week vacation to the west coast. We trailed a tent camper behind the station wagon. Camping in a public camping area every night was enjoyed by all the family. In 1976 Lotar, Luella, and Owen moved three miles east to another farm formerly occupied by Art Permann. This farm was also occupied by the Emanuel Goehring family at one time. Lotar has been active in community activities. He has been a local 4-H leader for 41 years. He has held various offices in the local church consistory through the years. In 1973, Lotar became a member of the Delmont Community Club, being Vice President twice. For the Hi-Centennial he was appointed president of the Bi-Centennial Committee and also was on the Bi-Centennial Park Committee, which he still presently holds. Before marriage, Luella was employed in a grocery store for a time and also in a jewelry store. She was active in church activities in her home church, being Sunday school teacher for the kindergarten class, and singing as well as leading the choir. Together, Luella and Lotar have belonged to the church choir. Luella was consistory secretary several times. While their sons were involved in music in school, they belonged to the Music Boosters. Lotar was chairman of the Boosters one year and Luella was secretary for one year. Nya and Donovan Geohring, 1977 Nya (Buhler) and Donovan Goehring Children: Kris and Brett, twins Lindsey and Lacy, 1984 Donovan was active in school sports and band. He graduated from high school in 1972. That same year he enlisted into the U.S. Marines for three years. On May 7, 1977 Don and Nya (Buhler) were married. They have four children: Kriss, born Jan. 1, 1980; Brett Born July 10, 1981; and twin girls - Lindsey and Lacie, born Oct. 12, 1983. Nya is the daughter of Curtis and Gloria Buhler. She was active in school sports and music. Nya graduated from high school at Delmont in 1975. Both Don and Nya are in bowling teams. Nya is in the local ladies' soft ball team. She is successfully running a beauty shop in their home, which has been in operation for the past several years. They live on the farm that Donovan's parents formerly occupied, just north of town. Michael Goehring Family. Left to right: Jaymie, Michael holding Joshua, Tracy, Carrie and Ryan, December 1984 Mike graduated in 1973 from high school. After graduation he began farming. Michael and Tracy (Statler) were married Nov. 10, 1974, and make their home five miles southeast of Delmont, on the former Leo Liebert farm. Their four children are: Ryan born Nov. 24, 1975; Carrie born June 7, 1978; Jaymie, born Aug. 31, 1979; and Joshua, born Sept. 10, 1982. Tracy is the daughter of the late Marvin and Laura Statler. She graduated from high school in 1975. She likes animals and her hobby is horses. Owen Goehring 1977 Owen participated in school sports, band and singing. He is a 1977 high school graduate. After graduation, Owen went to college at South Dakota State University, graduating with highest honors in 1981. His major was Agri-business. After college, he went into farming. Sports have always been an important part of his life. In baseball he started with the Pee-wees and played every summer on through Junior Legion. Then he played a few years on the local men's team. In high school it was basketball. He is also active in bowling, tennis and golf. All three of the boys were in 4-H throughout their eligible years, with all being 4-H graduates, except Donovan who entered military service before he could graduate from 4-H. Owen spent a week in Washington, D.C., on a 4-H citizenship tour. Marion and Irene Goehring Family Marion Erwin, born to Theodore and Pauline (Jenner) Goehring on Nov. 22, 1916 was one of three children. Marion married Irene Alvina Bartunek and farmed three miles north of Delmont on the family farm. Marion and Irene Goehring Orgenia Ann Larry Wayne Lynn Marie Goehring Rozella Mae A family of three girls and one boy were given to Marion and Irene. Orgenia Ann, Sept. 19, 1943; Larry Wayne, Oct. 30, 1947, died Feb. 5, 1949, Lynn Marie, May 16, 1950; Rosella Mae, Aug. 22, 1954. Irene passed away Nov. 25, 1955 following a home accident at the age of 32. During the up-coming years, Orgenia married and now lives in West Bend, Wis., with her husband. Roland Weisser and a family of four boys and two girls. Marion, Lynn and Sally moved to Mitchell, S.D., leaving the family farm due to health reasons, about 1963. Marion passed away Dec. 13, 1979 at the age of 63. Lynn now lives in Lincoln, Neb., with her two sons: Cory and Jason. Sally also lives in Lincoln with her husband Ray Frohn and their son Scott. Merlin and Barbara Goehring Family Merlin J. Goehring was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Goehring on Nov. 16, 1955. Barbara A. Goehring was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Maag on Jan. 24, 1956. Merlin Goehring Family. Merlin, Jill, Amy and Barb, 1985 Merlin was raised on a farm near Delmont, graduated from Delmont High School in 1974 and attended Huron College. Merlin Goehring married Barbara Ann Maag on Feb. 1, 1975. The couple lived on a farm near Delmont. The couple farmed with their father and also worked at Agland Coop in Delmont. In 1978 the family moved to Yankton where Merlin worked for Beneficial Finance Corporation. During this time in Yankton Barbara attended Mount Marty College and received her degree in accounting. After her graduation from Mount Marty College, Barbara was hired by the Yankton Savings & Loan firm as Asst. Office Manager. In 1982 the family once again moved, this time back to Delmont where Merlin is employed at the First State Bank and Barbara is a homemaker. Two daughters are part of this family with Jill age nine, and Amy age three. The family presently reside in the home built by Merlin's grandfather, Albert Goehring, which is located on the south end of Gifford Street. Michael and Katherina Goehring Family Michael Goehring, son of Simon Sr., and Christina (Vilhauer) Goehring, was born on Dec. 29, 1859 in the Colony of Klein Neudorf, South Russia. He and his parents came to America and settled near Yankton, Dakota Territory in August, 1873. In May, 1882, he took up homestead in Douglas County, five and one-half miles north of what is now Delmont, on the southwest quarter, Section 34, 99-62. A sod shanty was built just south across the lake of where Gary Denke's presently live. The "Sod House" on the Michael Goehring place after the second floor frame structure was added. Sheldon Goehring, son of Eugene, now owns the farm north of Delmont. From left to right: Ted, Emanuel, Michael and wife Katie. Alvin, Albert, Reinhold, Eugene, Gust and Emil. On horse: Anna and Martha (Martha out of picture range on this copy). Picture taken in 1905 (approximately) Mr. Goehring would occasionally speak of his experiences as an early homesteader. Mr. William Mueller (grandfather to Elmer Misterik and Emil Baier) was one of his first neighbors who homesteaded where Donald Schelske's presently live. After he married Katherina Serr on Dec. 31, 1882, they built a home and farmstead on the quarter section just west of the homestead quarter, southeast quarter. Section 33. Katherina Serr, daughter of Nicholas and Regina (Hermann) Serr, was born on Jan. 4, 1863 in Gnadenfeld, South Russia, and came to America with her parents in August, 1873 (A possibility they and the Goehring family came on the same ship). They too, settled near Yankton. They raised a large family on their homestead. Michael Goehring was successful farmer, acquiring a farm for each one of his nine sons. He had one of the first farm tractors for threshing and plowing, one of the first farm trucks, and one of the first automobiles in the area. The first rural telephone company was organized as early as 1908. Mr. Goehring was also one of the early carpenters in the Delmont area. He built a number of houses for farmers and in town. He also built a few barns in the country. Michael and Katherina were blessed with 13 children, all of whom grew to adulthood but one. Theodor (not listed on the separate list of children) was born in January, 1885. He lived for only a few short days. Michael Goehring Family, 1910 Left to right, back row: Reinhold, Gustave, Theodore, Emil, Emanuel, Emilie (Katie). Albert and Anna. Left to right, front row: Eugene, Alvin, Michael, Raymond, Mrs. Michael Goehring, Martha In 1924, Michael and Katherina moved to town into a house that Michael, with the help of some of his sons, built. That house is presently occupied by Mrs. Leontina Bueber, just west of the Delmont Public School. Their church was always a very important part of their lives. In 1886, the Neusatz Reformed Church was organized, of which Michael and Katherina were charter members. In 1894 a church was built for the Neusatz congregation on the same quarter section Mr. Goehring homesteaded on. In 1903 the church was moved to Delmont. A Mr. John Weidenbach from Parkston did the moving with his moving rig, using mostly mules and some horses. (Alvin, son of Michael still remembers this.) At this time the church's name was changed to Bethany. Michael and Katherina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 1932, with Reverend P. Schild as pastor who based his sermon on Psalm 126, verse 3: "The Lord hath done great things for us, wherefore we are glad." Michael died on Oct. 30, 1941 and Katherine died on Aug. 13, 1950. They are buried in the Delmont City Cemetery. Michael and Katherina Goehring and Children Michael Goehring (Dec. 29, 1859 - 0ct. 30, 1941). Katherina Serr (Jan. 4, 1863 - Aug. 13, 1950). Married Dec. 31, 1882. Emil Goehring (Nov. 9, 1883 - Jan. 24, 1947). Married Paulina Mettler (April 14, 1887 - March 20, 1969). Emmanuel Goehring !Oct. 1, 1885 - Jan. 21, 1974). Married Beatha Frier (July 17, 1890 - July 26, 1936). Married Tillie Schmidt (Jan. 13, 1899-living). Theodore Goehring (Sept. 17, 1887 - Oct. 28, 1967). Married Pauline Jenner (June 2, 1890 - May 4, 1952). Married Ella Hoover (died September 1974). Emilie Katherina Goehring (Feb. 18, 1891 - March 27, 1956). Married Emanuel Frier (Sept. 4, 1886 - April 4, 1964). Emanuel Frier married to Emma Frier (deceased) (Nov. 8, 1896 - Nov. 12, 1961). Gustav Adolph Goehring (March 18, 1893 - March 30, 1983). Married Anna Jenner (Nov. 23, 1895 - March 17, 1983). Albert Goehring (Jan. 18, 1895 - Dec. 22, 1983). Married Christine Lindeman (Oct. 17, 1894 - May 20, 1981). Reinhold Goehring (Aug. 13, 1896 - living). Married Lydia Pressler (April 12, 1899-Jan. 12, 1974). Anna Regina Goehring (April 27, 1898 - July 16, 1983). Married Solomon Koth (Feb. 21, 1892 - July 22, 1959). Alvin Goehring (Feb. 26, 1900 - living). Married Margaret Fink (April 13, 1901 - living). Eugene Goehring (March 3, 1901 - living). Married Louise Dewald (July 28, 1902 - living). Martha Goehring (Jan. 8, 1903 - living). Married Otto Kaufman (Sept. 10, 1894). Raymond Goehring (Nov. 24, 1905 - living). Married Molly Stienke (May 30, 1905 - November 1982). Norbert and Bethel Goehring Family Norbert Goehring Family. Meribeth, Miles, Bethel and Norbert After high school graduation and a year at South Dakota State College, as a printing student, Norbert, son of Mr. And Mrs. Albert Goehring, became editor and publisher of The Delmont Record in 1947, his hometown newspaper. He married Bethel Nelson on June 12, 1948 at Valley Springs, S.D. They lived in an apartment behind the Record Office on Main Street until the fire, April 1, 1957. They later lived in the Michael Goehring home, Norbert's grandfather, just west of the high school. The business was moved to the Gus Goehring building on east Main Street. Both were active in the Bethany U.C.C. serving as Sunday school teachers and in various church offices. Norbert was city auditor and school district clerk, and Bethel was city treasurer and Delmont School District treasurer for many years. The newspaper was sold to Norbert's cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Goehring in Armour in 1966, after 19 years as owners and publishers. Bethel continued as office manager and Norbert began work at Mitchell Printing Co., a commercial printing firm in Mitchell as a Linotype operator where he was employed for ten years. In 1971 the Goehrings' moved to Mitchell where both were employed. Norbert attended CAVTI at Canby, Minn. for one year, graduating in July 1977, specializing in offset printing. In August, 1977, they moved to Brookings, S.D.. where they now reside. Norbert is employed in the printing department of the Coast to Coast Warehouse, and Bethel works for the food service in the public school system. Their son, Miles, married the former Betty Jo Brunken of Delmont and served eight years in the U.S. Air Force. They were stationed at Rapid City, S.D., while in the service and decided to stay there, where Miles is in the insurance business now. They have a daughter Dawn, a son Chad and a grandson, Christopher. Their daughter, Meribeth married Larry Fink of Delmont. They live in Mitchell where Larry works for the Buche's Store. They have two daughters Michelle and Lori. Reinhold and Lydia Goehring Family Reinhold Goehring Family, about 1950. Standing, left to right: Arvilla, LeRoy, Reinhold Jr., Laverna, Lucilla. Seated, left to right: Lydia, Jerald, Reinhold Sr. Reinhold was born to Michael and Katerina (Serr) Goehring on Aug. 13, 1896. He lived on a farm north of Delmont with his parents until 1918 when he was drafted into the army. After returning home he farmed with his brothers. Reinhold Goehring, World War I veteran Reinhold Goehring Sr., 1918 Reinhold and Lydia Goehring, 1919 In 1919 Reinhold married Lydia Pressler at Hosmer, S.D. They farmed near Delmont for two years, then they moved to Hosmer where Reinhold went into the flour mill business with his father-in-law until the mill was destroyed by fire. Reinhold then moved his family to a farm north of Hosmer until 1934. The drought was so bad they decided to move to Delmont again. They lived on the farm near Delmont until 1966 when they moved to Delmont and Reinhold Jr., took over the farm. Reinhold and Lydia Goehring anniversary, 1969 They were blessed with six children: LuCilla (Mrs. Ray Dewald) of Tripp, S.D.; LaVerna (Mrs. Arther Simpfenderfer) of Stockton, Calif.; Reinhold Jr., and LeRoy of Delmont; and Jerald of Westbrook, Minn. Lydia passed away in 1974 and Reinhold then sold his house and moved into an apartment at Delmont where he resided until 1984. While living in the apartment, he spent several winters with his family in California and since 1984, he has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Center of Tripp, S.D.. where his daughter LuCilla is an employee. He still enjoys visiting at the farm whenever he can and enjoys the visitors that come to see him. LeRoy Goehring Family. Back, left to right: Tony, LeRoy, Violet and Gregory. Middle, left to right: Robert, Lori and Timothy. Front, left to right: Karan and Richard LeRoy Harold Goehring married Violet Merkwan in 1964. They farm north of Delmont, address: Rt. 1, Box 173, Delmont, S.D. 57330. Their children are Lori Ann Goehring, born June 25, 1966 (student at Mt. Marty College, Yankton, S.D.); Tony Allen Goehring, born April 25, 1968; Gregory LeRoy Goehring, born July 27, 1970; Richard Thomas Goehring, born Sept. 15, 1971; Robert Wayne Goehring, born Aug. 12, 1973; Karen Marie Goehring, born Sept. 22, 1974; Timothy John Goehring, born Sept. 5, 1976. Standing: Diane, Christopher and Elmer. Seated: Barbara and Reinhold Jr. Goehring Reinhold Arnold Goehring Jr., married Barbara Bergquist in 1964. They farm northwest of Delmont at the Reinhold Sr. "home place. Their children are: Elmer Reinhold Goehring, born July 5, 1968; Diane Lynne Goehring, born June 10, 1970; Christopher Paul Goehring, born Dec. 5, 1972. Their address is Rt. 1, Box 140. Delmont, S.D. 57330. Simon Jr., and Wilhelmina Goehring Family The Simon Goehring Jr., family (son of Simon Goehring Sr.) left Douglas County to settle in Hand County, S.D., 16 miles southwest of Wessington, S.D. In 1885, Simon had married Wilhelmina Roesler in Scotland, S.D. They lived in a sod house, before building a two room stone house and later a nine room frame home. Seven children were born in the sod house. In 1908, Simon purchased six quarters of land which included a seven room house, cattle sheds and an abundant supply of water in Hand County, S.D. He moved his family by train to Wessington Station in March 1909. Simon bought one-half interest in a threshing machine and steam engine. With his partner, they broke up much land in Hiland and Spring Lake Townships. In 1917, Simon farmed 400 acres of small grain and corn, plus 1400 acres for pasture and hayland. To this union were born Wilhelmina (died in infancy), Fred, Henry, Richard, Pauline (Schrader), Lydia (Welch), Edward, Emma (Freese), Edmund, Arthur, Helen (McGirr), Harold, Helmuth and Walter (twins). Simon Goehring Family 1917. Picture taken the day Edward left for World War I. Back, left to right: Henry, Fred, Edward, Richard, Edmund, Miriam (wife of Richard). Middle: Emma, Lydia, Mary (wife of Fred), Pauline, Helen and Arthur. Front: Helmuth, Walter, Simun, Wilhemina, Amanda (daughter of Fred and Mary), Harold Terry and Lexine Goehring Family Tyson, Lexine, Terry and Tera Goehring, 1985 Terry and Lexine Goehring married July 6, 1974 at St. Peter's Church rural Armour. Lexine is the daughter of Elmer and Frieda Batterman. Terry is the son of Vern and Doris Goehring. They have two children. Tera is seven and Tyson is two and one-half. Terry graduated from Delmont High School in 1969, served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972 and graduated from Mitchell Vo-Tec School for carpentry. Lexine graduated from West Bend High in 1970. West Bend, Wis. They now farm south of Delmont on the Eugene Case farm. Theodore and Pauline Goehring Family Theodore (Ted) Goehring, son of Michael and Katherina (Serr) Goehring, was born north of Delmont, S.D., on Sept. 17, 1887. He married Pauline Jenner on March 5, 1914. They resided on a farm northwest of Delmont until the fall of 1943, when they moved to Delmont. Pauline Goehring died on May 4, 1952. Ted Goehring died on Oct. 28, 1967. One son and two daughters were born to them. Laura born May 18, 1915 and presently is living in the Scotland Nursing Home, Scotland, S.D.; Marian born Nov. 22, 1916 and passed away Dec. 13, 1979; Ruth born Dec. 2, 1918. Ruth married Melvin C. Zeller on Aug. 16, 1941 in Arnold, Mo. Melvin was in the service until 1945. After the service we lived in North and South Dakota and in 1978 moved to Salem, Ore. Melvin passed away on Nov. 29, 1981 and is buried at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. Ruth is living in Salem, Ore. Theodore (Ted) and Pauline (Jenner) Goehring, March 5, 1914 Theodore (Ted) Goehring Family. Back: Laura, Marion and Ruth. Seated: Ted and Pauline One son and one daughter were born to them: Dianna, born Sept. 5, 1942, married Donald Bender March 21, 1964. They have two sons: Michael born March 11, 1966 and Thomas born Oct. 27, 1970. Duane, born May 4, 1945, married Nancy Rand on April 3, 1971. They have one son and two daughters: Corey, born March 24, 1974; Scott, born Dec. 15, 1975; and Linsey, born July 7, 1977. Dianna and family are living in Salem, Ore., and Duane and family are living in Denver, Colo. Vern and Doris Goehring Family On Nov. 4, 1948 Vern Goehring, son of Eugene and Louise Goehring and Doris Lehr, daughter of Edward and Anna Lehr were married at the Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp, S.D. They farm one and one-half miles north of Delmont. They are members of the United Church of Christ. In 1978 they built a house and moved into Delmont. They have two sons - Terry and Thomas. Thomas and his family reside on the home place. Vern and Doris (Lehr) Goehring, 1985 Tom Goehring Family, 1985. Back: Deborah and Thomas. Front: Heather and Nicolas Victor and Alda Goehring Family Vic's father Gus Goehring was born to Michael and Katherina (nee Serr) Goehring, March 18, 1893. He married Anna Jenner on June 3, 1916. The Gus Goehrings had five children: Linda (Mrs. Rudy Fauth) now of LeCentre, Minn.; Helen (Mrs. Pete Ransom) of Little Rock, Ark.; Kenneth of Willmar, Minn.; Victor of Delmont; Maurice of Bullhead City, Ariz. Victor Goehring Family. Left to right, back: Dennis Johnson, David and wife Marcia, James, Chuck Beck. Left to right, front: Gabriel, Patricia, Kelly, Mr. And Mrs. Victor Goehring, Carla, Erica and Tony. Picture taken in 1983 Gust and Anna Goehring. Upper left: wedding picture, June 3, 1916. Upper right: anniversary picture, June 3, 1966. Their home was built in 1919 (one son remains on their farm). Children, left to right, back: Kenneth, Victor, Maurice. Left to right, front: Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Goehring, and Helen Gus and Anna lived all their married life in the Delmont area. They lived on a farm north of Delmont and moved in 1947 into Delmont. On June 3, 1966 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. In March of 1983 they both passed away, only 13 days apart, Anna on March 7th and Gus on March 30th. At the time of their death, both were residents of Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Armour, S.D. Vic Goehring still resides on the family farm. On June 17, 1946 he married Alda Lange from Crofton, Neb. They have four children. James, Springfield, S.D., a math teacher in Bon Homme County School. Carla (Mrs. Chuck Beck) lived south of Delmont. She taught in Wagner, S.D., a commercial teacher. They have two children Tony and Erica. In the spring of 1985 they sold the farm and moved to Arizona. Patricia (Mrs. Dennis Johnson) lives in Marion, Iowa and is a medical technologist in St. Lukes Hospital of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They have two children, Gabriel and Kelly. David lives in Phoenix, Ariz., and is married to Marcia Leighton (1983). He is a reimbursement auditor for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Victor is still farming north of Delmont. Curt and Marsha Green Family Albert Curtis Green was born in Rapid City, S.D., on Sept. 14, 1942 to Albert and Vivian Green (Franzee). They lived in or around Rapid City all his young life. He joined the army on July 17, 1964. His folks moved to a small farm in northern Wisconsin, but returned to Rapid City on July 17, 1967. Curt is a carpenter by trade. Marsha Ann Denke was born in Parkston, S.D., on June 3, 1952 to Ted and Mildred (Goehring) Denke. They lived in Rapid City for some years then the family moved to a small farm near Delmont in 1960. She graduated from Delmont High School in 1971 and moved to Rapid City to work in the grocery business. In 1972 Marsha took a few months off to attend Atlantic Airline School in Kansas City, Mo., then returned to Rapid and worked as a deli manager for several years. We met (Curt and I) through a blind date. We were married April 30, 1976 in Rapid City, and we have two children: Corry Albert, born March 23, 1977 in Rapid City, and Serena Ann, born Dec. 20, 1980 in Armour. On Dec. 26, 1980 we moved to Delmont and bought the grocery store. Wm. and Claudina Gremmert Family Wm. Gremmert came to America at the age of 14 from Didderse Hanover, Germany in 1880, with his sisters and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gremmert. They farmed for some years near Ottertail, Minn. In 1894, Wm. Gremmert was united in marriage to Claudina Wick, who was born in Dorpling Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, in 1873. She came to America in 1892 to Frazee, Minn. The Wm. Gremmert family moved to Delmont in 1909, where he was section boss for the Milwaukee Railroad for 30 years. They moved their household goods, two cows, chickens and a tame talking crow into a box car, accompanied by their three sons, Richard, Ernest, and Albert. The three daughters, Ella, Lena, Martha. and parents came by train. One daughter, Minnie, was born in Delmont. All of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gremmert and Mr. and Mrs. Claus Wick moved to Delmont and made their home with the Wm. Gremmerts for a long time until their deaths. They are buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery of Delmont. In 1941. Wm. Gremmert retired at the age of 70 years. He and his wife moved to Frazee, Minn., to live with Minnie (Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goldhammer). They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1944. Wm. Gremmert died in 1946 and Claudina died in 1964. They are buried in Lakeside Cemetery, in Frazee, Minn. Mr. Richard Gremmert and wife lived on a ranch near Ree Heights, S.D., they had no children. They are buried in the Ree Heights Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gremmert and their four sons lived in Edmonds. Wash. Ernest a World War I veteran died in 1983, he was buried in Greenland Cemetery, Alderwood Manor, Wash. One son. Jerome, died in 1974. Douglas, Gordon, and Wm. and their families live in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gremmert and family lived in Delmont. Albert died in 1973, and is buried in the Delmont City Cemetery. Mrs. Emma Gremmert married Stan Hloucha. She died in 1981 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chamberlain, S.D. Their family includes Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Gremmert, Wheatland, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Gremmert and family, Seattle, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Hans Staben (Phyllis Gremmert). Midway, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rohlck, Brandon, S.D.; Mrs. Sharon Beck, Margate, Fla.; and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brosz (Charlene), Brookfield, Wis. Ella Gremmert married Otto Stahlecker and lived in Harlowtown, Mont., and in Milnor, N.D. Otto died in 1957, and Ella died in 1978. They are buried in Gwinnee, N.D., in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Their family includes Mr. And Mrs. Franklin Stahlecker, Milnor, N.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stahlecker, Butte, Mont.; Dummond died on Iwo Jima; Howard died in a helicopter accident in Alaska and Ed died in a spray plane accident in Minnesota. Their one daughter, Cecelia (Mr. and Mrs. Domingo Martirena) and family live in Buffalo, Wy. Martha Gremmert married Jack Braunschmidt. Jack is buried in the Vet's Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Marty lives in Delmont. Minnie married Walter Goldhammer. They are buried in Lakeside Cemetery in Frazee, Minn. Lena Gremmert married Gus Peters. (See Peters history.) Emil T. and Louise Grosz Family Emil T. Grosz (Pete), the youngest child of John F. and Rosina (Priebe) Grosz, was born in Delmont July 10, 1916. He attended school in Delmont, and was a life-time member of Hope Lutheran Church. He began working in the well drilling business with his father at the age of 12. On June 11, 1938, he and Louise Kernder were married, and made their home in Delmont. Louis (Babe) was the daughter of Frank and Louise (Mokros) Kernder. She attended country school and then high school in Delmont, graduating in 1937. Pete went in to the well-drilling business for himself in 1940. They had two sons: John (Jay) and Terry, who both graduated from D.H.S., and worked with their father. Pete served on the city council for many years, and was a member of the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department more than 40 years, acting as chief at one time. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the South Dakota Well Driller's Association, and was the president for one term. He continued in his chosen work until retiring in 1978 because of ill health, and passed away Sept. 4, 1982. Both of the boys live in Delmont. John is married to Sandra Kodes and has six children: John Jr., Todd, Melanie, Cory, Daniel, and Naomi. They live on an acreage and raise Appaloosa horses and breed and sell purebred German shepherd dogs. Terry married Rosemary Korevaar and they have three children: Michael, Kimberly, and Brian. Rosemary works part time at Agland Coop. Terry is still employed by Grosz Drilling Co. He and John have both served on the city council, and have been members of the Fire Department for many years. Terry is chief at the present time. Louise still makes her home in Delmont. Summer 1980, Emil T. (Pete) and Louise (Babe Kornder) Grosz Carl and Helen Gunnare Family Helen (Spease) and Carl Gunnare Family. Left to right: Joan (Mrs. John Jacobson), Pearl (Mrs. Edward Weber), Helen, Carl and Robert On Christmas Day Dec. 25, 1935, Carl Eric Gunnare and Mary Helen Spease were married in the Spease home, by Methodist minister Rev. J. W. Proper. They started farming seven miles southwest of Delmont and lived there until moving in 1945 to a farm three miles south of Delmont, which they later bought. Besides farming Carl was Douglas County Commissioner for nearly 18 years. He passed away Nov. 26, 1980. They had three children; Robert Carl, Pearl Jean and Joan Key. Robert, Pearl and Joan attended the rural schools their parents attended. Robert then attended the School of Mines in Rapid City and South Dakota State College and graduated as a mechanical engineer. He married Mary Jeanne Sach of Madison, Wis. They have two children: Christopher and Lynn, they live in Davenport, Iowa. Pearl married Edward Weber of Wagner, S.D. They farm between Delmont and Wagner. They have nine children and eight grandchildren: Kenneth, Barbara, Craig, Susan, Jerry, Marjorie, Pamela, Janette and Jody. Kenneth married Kathleen Barth, they have one child, Stephanie. Barbara married Dale Robertson, they have two children, Adria and Eric. Craig married Kimberly Pharis, they have two children, Amanda and Jeremy. Susan married Donald Kafka, they have two children, Jennifer and Nicholas. Jerry married Wanda Bietz. they have one child, Gavin. Joan married John Jacobsen of Letcher, S.D. They have five children: Dean, Darin, Marty, Marcy and Mark. John is a state Highway Appraiser and they live in Mitchell, S.D. In 1981 Helen had sale, rented the farm to Kenneth Weber a grandson. She bought a home at Delmont, S.D., and moved in. Erik and Anna Gunnare Family Anna and Eric Gunnare, Oct. 26, 1959 Erik Richard Gunnare, son of Zacharius and Johanna Gunnare was born Feb. 7, 1890 in Haparanda, Sweden. In 1910 he came to the United States where he worked at various jobs in California and Colorado, before starting to farm in South Dakota in 1911. On Oct. 26, 1912 he married Anna W. Innala. Anna was born in Haparanda, Sweden on Aug. 23, 1890 to Karl and Wilhehmina Innala. She came to the United States on Sept. 11, 1912. They made their home south of Delmont, where they farmed until Erik's death in October 1960. Anna then moved to Delmont where she lived until 1976. She passed away Dec. 10, 1977 at Colonial Manors in Armour. To this union was born 12 children: Carl, deceased; Bertil, deceased; Olaf; Harold; Richard; Ted; Anna Mae; John; Ruth; Don; James, deceased and Alice. Richard and Darlene Gunnare Family Richard and Darlene Gunnare Family, 1981. Roger Weisser, Richard Gunnare Jr., Gary Hrdlicka, Pat Weisser, Anita Gunnare, Phyllis Hrdlicka, Melissa Weisser, Bonnie Hrdlicka, Darlene Gunnare, Terry Hrdlicka, Richard Gunnare Sr. Gunnare Grandchildren. Top: Melissa Weisser, Terry Hrdlieka. Bottom: Anita and Brittany Gunnare, Bonnie Hrdlicka Richard Gunnare Sr., was born Aug. 7, 1921 to Eric and Anna (Innala) Gunnare who immigrated from Haparanda, Sweden in 1910 to the Delmont area. They moved to a farm four and one-half miles southwest of Delmont in Charles Mix County, in 1920. Here Richard was born, and lived for 57 years. He had eight brothers and three sisters. Richard attended a rural school on the same section where he lived and graduated from Delmont High School in 1939. Richard bought the farm in 1946. On June 17, 1946 he was united in marriage to Darlene Haynes of Parmelee, S.D., who was born to Cecil and Esther (Hull) Haynes on June 27, 1923. She had two brothers. Darlene grew up at Parmelee and attended a rural school and graduated from Todd County High School, then she went on to Black Hills State at Spearfish, S.D., and received her teaching degree. To this union was born three children, Richard Jr., Patricia and Phyllis. Patricia and Phyllis were married in a double wedding July 27, 1968 at Tripp, S.D., to Roger Weisser, Tripp, S.D.. and Gary Hrdlicka, Armour, S.D., respectively. Richard Jr., was married to Mae Peters on May 15, 1976. Patricia, Roger and daughter Melissa now reside at Cheyenne, Wyo. Phyllis, Gary and children Bonnie and Terry live near Armour, S.D.; and Richard "Dick," Mae and children Anita and Brittany live on the home farm near Delmont where they moved after Darlene and Richard moved into the former Clifford and Linda Kurtz home in Delmont on June 17, 1979. Richard has been employed with Vigortone Ag. Products as area manager since 1971. Darlene taught school in Todd, Bennett, and Douglas County, and the Delmont School District. She now does substitute teaching. Richard (Dick) Jr. and Mae Gunnare Family Richard Gunnare Jr., farm southwest of Delmont Dick Gunnare farms southwest of Delmont on a "Third Generation Farm." Dick was born Jan. 21, 1947, to Richard and Darlene nee Haynes, at Parkston, S.D. He has lived most of his life in Delmont, and graduated from Delmont High School. On May 15, 1976, Dick married Mae Peters of Delmont. Mae is the daughter of Wallace and Ileen nee Geuther of Delmont. Mae was born Oct. 2, 1954, at Armour, S.D. She graduated from Delmont High School and Huron College. Mae is presently employed by the State of South Dakota as a Social Services Supervisor at Lake Andes, S.D. Anita Marie born Sept. 4, 1977, and Britany Ann born April 18, 1984, are their two daughters. Anita is a second grader at Delmont School. Mae and Dick are on the Centennial Fund Drive or Money Raising Committee and Mae is on the Delmont School Board. The Gunnare family are members of the United Methodist Church of Delmont. Maynard and Esther Guthmiller Family Maynard and Esther (Ehresmann) Guthmiller Family. Back row, left to right: John and Beth Hughes, Barbara and Jan Ausdemore, Daniel, Carol, David Guthmiller. Front row, left to right: Maynard, Esther, baby Luke Michael and Jamie Ausdemore, Debbie and Burton Guthmiller Maynard and Esther are still living in Tripp where they developed their first home from a small country church building in 1947, that once was the Bethel Reformed Church seven miles northeast of Tripp. Maynard is a farmer, auctioneer and livestock order buyer. Esther graduated from Delmont High School in 1943. While attending high school she worked at Delmont State Bank and later for Security National Bank in Sioux City, Iowa. Maynard and Esther were married in Delmont by Rev. J. W. Grether in 1946 when Maynard returned from his service in the Marine Corp. They have three children and six grandchildren. Beth and John Hughes live in Sioux Falls, S.D. Beth anchors the morning show on KELO-TV, and John is with Fischer & Hughes, Attorneys at Law, Sioux Falls, S.D. Barbara and Jan Ausdemore have three children: Angel, seven; Jamie, four; and Luke Michael, four months, San Diego, Calif. Barbara tends to vocal engagements and family responsibilities while her husband is in business administration. Burton and Carol Guthmuller have three children: Daniel, 15; David, 13; and Debra, ten, of Delmont, S.D. They have been farming for 14 years, nine miles south of Delmont, S.D. The children have attended school in Delmont schools. Dan attended his first year in the last operating rural school (Klein) that was located six miles south of Delmont and is now owned by the Wagner Historical Society and was moved there in 1984. Alex and Bertha Haeuszer Family Christoph Permann married Barbara Krein in South Russia. After Barbara died, Christoph married Katherina Huepel. To this union ten children were born: Margaretha, George, Freiderich, Adreas, Jacob, John, Katherina, Gustave, Christine, and Henry. Their son, Jacob, was born in Kassel, Germany, on June 8, 1870. When he was nine years old, his family immigrated to America. On Nov. 25, 1890, Jacob Perman married Magdalena Klein, daughter of Jacob and Christina (Hehr) Klein. Magdalena was born on May 23, 1870 in Teplitz, South Russia. When she was six years old, her family moved to America. Alex and Bertha Haeuszer, 1964 On Aug. 8, 1893, Bertha was born to Jacob and Magdalena Perman in Bon Homme County. On Feb. 19, 1914, she married Alex Haeuszer, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Moc) Haeuszer. Alex was born March 3, 1890, in Romania. His father died at a young age. Alex had not planned on coming to America when he did. His older brother wanted to get out of the draft so he had arranged to be smuggled out of the country. When the time came, Alex's older brother decided not to go, so Alex came instead. Alex was 17 when he came to America, He worked as a farmhand south of Delmont. Because of leaving his family when he was young, he never knew some of his brothers and sisters. Alex and Bertha (Perman) Haeuszer had six children: Artina(Mrs. Arlan Smith), Gotthilf, Vernon, Olga (Mrs. Kenneth Peterson), Irma (Mrs. Osvalda Nedved), and Floyd. Vernon Haeuszer Family Vernon, born July 21, 1919, married Frances Broderson on June 25, 1943. They were blessed with five children: Verna Rae (Mrs. Ronald Ehresmann), Beatrice (Mrs. William Holec), JoEllen, Richard, and Bobbi (Mrs. Ray Roberts). Emmanuel and Auguste Hahn Family Emmanuel Hahn was born in 1850 in Wittenberg, Germany. Later the family emigrated into South Russia and lived there until 1878, when Emmanuel, his wife Auguste, and their four children emigrated to the United States, arriving at Yankton, S.D., that same year. From there they went to an area southwest of Tripp. During this time two more children were born, and his wife passed away Aug. 17, 1893. On Nov. 2, 1893 he married Wilhelmina Joachim. One son, Emil, was born to them. In 1895 when the Yankton Indian Reservation in Charles Mix County was opened for settlement, he sold his land by Tripp and filed a claim on a piece of land seven and three-quarters miles south and one-quarter mile west of Delmont. He made the necessary improvements on the claim and moved onto it that same year. Emil was a small child at that time, and grew up here and later farmed this land until he retired in 1950. In February, 1918, Emil was called to serve in the army, and in April, 1918, he went to Europe as a machine-gunner Private First-Class. He returned home after the war ended and was discharged in June, 1919, and came home to the farm. In November, 1919, he married Freda Ricka Klein, who passed away Dec. 16, 1972. To this union seven children were born. Reuben Meyer Family (Cordelia Hahn) Cordelia (Mrs. Reuben Meyer) lived with her husband on a farm south of Delmont for many years, and now live in Wagner, S.D. They are the parents of three children: Roger, married to Madonna Friedman, has two children, Deana and Jon, and lives in San Diego, Calif. Cynthia, Mrs. James Filips, has two sons, Steven and David, and lives in Norfolk, Neb. Ronda is Mrs. Greg Oman and they have one son. Dave, and live in Rapid City, S.D. Lotar married Marjean Kludt and lives on the home place. They are the parents of four children: Debra, Mrs. Larry Rood, has one daughter Tonia, and lives in Crooks, S.D. Randy is married to Carmen Smejkal. They have one daughter, Desiree, and lives in Delmont. Lynette, Mrs. Roger Sayler, has a daughter Alicia, and lives in Sioux Falls. Tamara is Mrs. Pat Bangasser and also lives in Sioux Falls. Agnes is married to Raymond Stoebner and they live on a farm northeast of Delmont. They are the parents of four children: Karen is Mrs. Dennis Andachter. They live in Chamberlain, S.D., and have two sons, Michael and Tim. Cheryl is Mrs. Larry Smejkal and has three children, Denise, Shane and Missy. They live on a farm south of Wagner. Lorna, Mrs. Gary Semmler, lives on a farm northwest of Delmont with her husband and three children, Paula, Justin, and Brandon. Russel, married to Janice Poppen, has one son Adam and lives in Sioux Falls. Gladys was married to Gordon Kludt and lived on the farm south of Delmont that was homesteaded by her grandfather, Konrad Klein. Gordon passed away in 1975, and Gladys now lives in Sioux Falls. They were the parents of four children: Joann is married to Kenneth Boettcher. They have three children, Christopher, Jennifer, and Joshua and live at Baltic, S.D. Julie is married to Jim Kaufman. They have four children: Angie, Laura, James (J.R.), and Royce, and live on her great-grandfather's farm south of Delmont. Janet, Mrs. Jamie Gremmert, has one son, Chad, and lives in Phoenix. Ariz. Jackie Kludt also lives in Phoenix, Ariz. Inez (Mrs. Don Cotton) lives west of Yankton. She has one son, Gary Kludt, who married Pamela Schnider. They have three sons, Matthew, Johnny, and Joshua, and live in Sioux Falls. Carol is Mrs. Elmer Keller and lives on a farm northwest of Tripp. They have five children: Pamela, Mrs. John Rhodes has one son Timothy and lives in Ellyay, Ga.; Mona, Mrs. Larry Dewald, lives in Tripp and has two children, Stephanie and Justin. Theresa is Mrs. Roger Vlasman and lives in Sioux Falls. Susan, Mrs. Leroy Punt, has two children, Collette and Dammon, and lives in Mitchell. Renae is Mrs. Kelly Hahn. She lives in Tripp and has one daughter Kally Ann. Jerry Hahn lives in Mitchell, and Emil is now a resident in the Good Samaritan Home in Wagner, having moved there in 1982. Joe D. and Lena Hand Family Joe Hand came to Delmont from Minneapolis in 1893, and lived the remaining 60 years of his life here. Always aggressively advocating improvements in the community he loved, he labored vigorously in many enterprises. Since his enthusiasm persuaded others, he took great pride in seeing projects materialize. If some didn't, he turned his energy to new fields. Two such dreams, never accomplished, were paving the length of Main Street, and a cooperative city creamery. Being a "jack of all trades," he knew farming, brick laying stone masonry, and carpentering. He was a talented interior decorator and a gifted violinist, being much in demand for dances. He acted in plays and tailored the costumes. He bought and sold many spots in town, and operated a blacksmith where he built coffins. He and his brother, Barney, eventually settled on being cattle buyers. He bought a Kadoka elevator and farm, but couldn't bear to leave this town. He bought the telephone exchange and built its housing. In 1913, he bought the furniture store and promptly studied to become a licensed embalmer. He owned the first hearse in Douglas County, a fine horse-drawn one, but soon changed to a motor one. Finally, he became temporary postmaster in an interim after the death of John Schaefer. It was two years before he finished. Never through the years did he lose his liking for building things, so he set up a work shop at his home and turned out furniture and woodwork of all kinds. Born in Lawler, Iowa, he returned there in 1902 to marry Lena Martin and bring her to the new house he built (the DeGeest home). She was quite equal to Joe as a great personality in Delmont. Since Joe's time in the Post Office, Mrs. Hand has continued in the furniture and funeral business. During his busy life, he took time to be on the school board, and spent years on the city council, and above all, was an outstanding member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church until his death in 1953. A son, Homer, lives in Casper, Wyo., and a daughter, Gertrude, is Mrs. Math Loos of Delmont. Alvin Hanten Family On Sept. 13, 1964, another family of "transplants" moved into Delmont. (Previously, we farmed south of White Lake.) We had purchased Horst's Place from Herman and Minnie Horst and renamed it Delmont Family Center. We soon became involved with community affairs, and enjoyed meeting "Delmont's Elite," our customers. Alvin joined the fire department, and I joined some clubs, later we joined bowling teams. The kids enrolled in school, Debra sixth grade, Jerry fifth grade, and Kevin second grade. The first year was a little rough, Alvin and I learned about the business world, and the kids getting "the new kids in town" hassle, but we survived-like real pioneers! Time went by very quickly, we made many new friends, and lost some, too. Our lives evolved around the Delmont Family Center - seven days a week - and school activities. All too soon, the kids were graduating from Delmont High. Debra (Hanten) and Allen Brakke family. Children: Angela (age five), Jim (age seven), and Carrie (age 12) Debra graduated in 1971, went on to school and became a beautician. On June 19, 1976, she married Allen Brakke of Forestburg. In January 1979, we remodeled a corner of the Delmont Family Center to include a beauty shop. Deb operated this shop, known as "Debbie's Beauty Nook," for three and one-half years. Presently, they are living in Faith, S.D. She is employed and her husband Allen, is high school science teacher and football coach. They have three children, Carrie, age 12; Jim, age seven; and Angela, age five. Jerry, also known as "Light" to many of you, graduated in 1972 and went on to college at the School of Mines in Rapid City. In May 1976, he graduated with a degree in Metallurgy and accepted employment with a firm near Taos, N.M. He and Julie Hintze of Pukwana were married Sept. 4, 1976. They are presently living near Riverton, Wyo., where Jerry is employed as mill superintendent in a uranium mining operation. They have two children, Cathy, age seven and Peter, age five. Jerry, Julie, Kathy and Peter Hanten Kevin, Barbara, Jill and Kay Hanten Kevin, also known as "Bulb," to many of you, graduated in 1975, and stayed on in Delmont after high school. On Aug. 19, 1978, he and Barbara Roberts of Wagner were married. Presently they are living in Delmont; Kevin is employed by Agland Co-op, a member of the city council, and Delmont Volunteer Fire Dept. They have two daughters, Jill age three and Key nine months. We sold the Delmont Family Center, June 1, 1983, and moved to our house on the east edge of Delmont. Alvin works part-time farming, and I have been promoted from city treasurer to city finance officer. Our 20 years in Delmont doesn't provide much "history, but the friendship extended to us, makes us feel we've always lived here. Yes, this family of "transplants" have grown their roots very deep in Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hardyk Sr. Family Mrs. Henry Hardyk Sr., was born Aug. 12, 1862, in Bellingwolde, Holland. Her father died when she was ten years old. She was married to Henry Hardyk, who preceded her in death in June, 1932, after 46 years of married life. There were five sons and one daughter born to this couple. The family came to America in 1891 and located in Iowa. In the spring of 1906, the family moved to Douglas County, S.D., and located on a farm near Armour, S.D. In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Hardyk retired from active farm work and moved to Delmont to spend their declining years. Mrs. Hardyk died November 23, 1938. Clarence and Betty Harris Clarence and Betty Harris Betty Peterson and Clarence Harris married in 1946 at East Lake Lutheran Church, Lake Andes. The couple farmed in the Wagner and Delmont areas before moving to Delmont in 1978. Since that time Clarence has worked on road construction. Daniel and Alma Heinert Family Jerauld and Glendine Heinert and sons, Brian and Brent, moved to the Delmont area on Feb. 20, 1974. Daniel and Alms Heinert, Jerry's parents, moved here in May, 1975. The two families previously lived in the Parmelee, S.D., area where Daniel's grandparents, Daniel and Fredricka Heinert, homesteaded. In the early 1900's, Daniel's grandparents settled in the Dallas, S.D., area. During this time Daniel Sr., along with a Mr. Phillip Kaiser, built the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in Gregory. In 1932, the Heinerts sold their land near Dallas and bought land near Parmelee, S.D. Daniel and Alma Heinert were married Sept, 1, 1940, and farmed in the Parmelee area until they moved to a farm one mile east and two miles north of Delmont in 1975, after which Dan did custom work in the area. Dan and Alma had three sons: Dan, a Lutheran pastor, of Racine, Wis., Jerry, a farmer of Delmont, S.D., and Larry, a college instructor and coach, of St. Paul, Minn. Daniel died April 13, 1981 after suffering from cancer. He had been an active participant in community and church activities, serving as Todd County commissioner, Coop director for 18 years, Sunday school teacher and superintendent, and elder of St. John's Lutheran Church at Norris, S.D. Alma served as Sunday School teacher and was active in LWML and Ladies Aid. Jerry and Glendine were married at St. John's Lutheran Church, Norris, S.D., on June 17, 1966. A son, Brian, was born Oct. 1, 1968. On Sept. 27, 1970, another son, Brent, joined the family. Both boys were born at Valentine, Neb. Jerry and Glendine farmed and ranched in the Parmalee area before moving to Delmont in 1974. They purchased a farm located three miles east and two miles north of Delmont, S.D. Jerry Heinert Family Brian, Jerry, Gendine, Brent. At Brent's confirmation March 31, 1985 Glendine teaches mathematics and computer courses at Delmont High School Daniel and Alma Heinert Mr. and Mrs. Paul Herbst Family Grandpa and Grandma Herbst, who lived on the hill north of Frasch's. He raised pigeons and chickens Paul Herbst Family Nelda, Wilma, Mr. and Mrs. Herbst, Freida, and Elsie. Paul Herbst and Henry Andrest were the city draymen. Henry Andrest lived across the street east of the Frasch's Melvin and Irene Herr Family Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Irene) Herr and daughter Jeannette, 1963 Melvin and Irene (Bitterman) were married on March 30, 1952. They farmed in the Delmont area until the death of Melvin in February of 1972. At the time of Melvin's death, Irene and their daughter Jeanette moved into Delmont and then to Armour. Harold and Irene (Bitterman) Gjoraas, 1980 Irene is now remarried, her husband being Harold Gjoraas. Both Irene and Jeanette have worked for several years in the kitchen of the Colonial Manor Nursing Home at Armour. Romane and Laurine Herll Family I, Laurine Hieb Herll, was born on the Delmont Sand Pit Farm to Albert H. and Anna M. (Friederich) Hieb on July 11, 1930. One brother, Harlan, joined our family on Nov. 11, 1931. We grew up enjoying lots of sand as we enjoyed playing in the sand pit and with a sand box. Romane "Dick" Herll Family. Left to right: Laurine, Gary, Dale, Dean and Dick I attended elementary school at the Kahler School, East Choteau District #10 all eight grades. I attended Delmont High School and graduated in 1949 with a class of 17. Then I attended Southern State Teacher's College, Springfield. S.D., for one year of training in elementary education. I taught rural schools beginning the fall of 1950 at Freier School, Hutchinson County near Delmont, S.D., and Pathfinder School, District #76, Hutchinson County near Tripp, S.D., for seven school terms. In December 1958 1 began working for Tracy Electric Co., Mitchell, S.D.. in bookkeeping and clerical work til February 1967, when I was married at Mitchell to Romane "Dick" Herll, from Roswell, S.D., on Feb. 26, 1967. He is an electrician on construction. We resided in a new trailer home at North Sioux City, Neb., for seven weeks before moving to Clinton, Iowa for five years til 1971 where he continued in the electrical work. We returned to Hartford, S.D., in March. 1971. We have three sons born at Clinton, Iowa and Sioux Falls, S.D. Dean is a senior now at 17 years (born July 20, 1968); Gary, (born Nov. 3, 1971) is 13 years old and continues in special education at Emerson School in Sioux Falls. (He began school there at age eight.) Dale is 11 years and will be in grade 6 (born April 15, 1974). We have lived in our home at 1609 Sylvan Circle at Brandon, S.D., since March 1973 where we always have a large vegetable garden. I am a housewife, involved with school and church activities. At present I am serving as president of the Brandon Lutheran Church Women. I am self-employed as an Avon Representative (since July 1983) serving the Corson, S.D., area north of Brandon. I enjoy reading, ceramics, sewing, and any type of fancy work if time permits. Hieb Family History Harlan Hieb was born on the farm in 1931 where he still resides. His parents, Albert and Anna, also had a daughter, Laurine who lives in Brandon, S.D. Albert and Anna were married in 1922 and lived on the farm all their lives, farming and operating the sand pit. Harlan took over the pit in 1962 but Albert enjoyed helping even up to the very day he died which was Jan. 23, 1981. Anna continued to live on the farm and enjoyed her garden and flowers until her death on July 22, 1984. Albert and Anna Hieb, 1947 on 25th anniversary Albert and Anna Hieb, 1972 on 50th anniversary Albert Hieb farm in the early days Laurine married Romane Herll on Feb. 26, 1967. They have three boys, Dean born in 1968, Gary born in 1971 and Dale born in 1974. Laurine is an Avon dealer plus a scout den mother and many other busy duties a wife and mother has to attend to. Her husband, Dick, is an electrician. Harlan married Marcia Swanson on Dec. 6, 1964. They have three children, Donna born in 1966, Jack born in 1967, and Alan born in 1969, all three were adopted. Donna is a freshman at the University of South Dakota. Harlan and Marcia (Swanson) Hieb Family. Back, left to right: Alan, Donna, Jack. Front: Marcia and Harlan Albert and Harlan Hieb place as it looks today. Homes on the place were Albert Hieb's (Anna resided there until her death in 1984), Harlan Hieb's and the trailer is the home of the Homer Swansons Edith Swanson Homer and Edith Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Homer Swanson, parents of Marcia, moved down to the farm in 1971, from Claremont, S.D. where they had lived all their married life. Homer lost his eyesight and had to give up farming. They lived in Claremont for several years before moving down to the Delmont area. They have a trailer house on the farm here. Mr. Swanson died in 1979. Hieb Sandpit 1980's Hieb Sand Pit The history of the current Hieb Sand Pit goes back over 100 years. The tale about how the sand was discovered has been handed down somewhat on this order. In the early years it happened that a Jeff Manbeck was riding across the country with his dog, all at once the dog started after a badger. The badger started to make the dust fly as he disappeared underground. On taking a second look at where the badger had disappeared it was noticed that the dirt looked real sandy. He told the family, William Reynolds, who lived nearby about his find. In 1882 a close neighbor of theirs took a sample to be checked out and found it to be a good grade of sand and the digging of sand has been going on ever since from this pit area. Of course the times have changed in the way sand was taken out, and means of transportation too. Some of the different operators of the sand pit over the years were: Mr. Reynolds, Fred Holden, Mr. Cannon, Frank Whitney, then August Pullman bought the land in 1908 and moved onto it in 1909 and stayed there selling sand until 1920. Albert Hieb bought the land including the sand pit in 1920, and it is still operated now by his son, Harlan and family. Over the years there has been many bones and fossils found in the sand. Many have been identified by the University of Nebraska and the School of Mines. Some of these bones were given to the School of Mines for their museum and research. Some have been identified to be over 2 million years old and a tooth was 80 million years old. Guy C. and Bertha Higgins Family Guy C. Higgins and Bertha Rohlck were married Sept. 1, 1917 in Delmont, S.D. He operated a harness and shoe repair shop in Armour, then was called into the service (U.S. Army). He served two years, some of that time in France. They lived on a farm in the Delmont, Armour area. Bertha Higgins They were blessed with six children: Marion, now living in Sylmar, Calif.; Clifford, Rapid City, S.D.; Lois, Knoxville. Tenn.; Betty, Seattle, Wash.; George, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Wanda in Torrance. Calif. Guy Higgins passed away Nov. 18, 1970 in Sioux Falls. Mrs. Bertha Higgins is now living at 3510 So. Norton, Sioux Falls, S.D. Guy and Bertha Higgins Family. Bottom row: Betty, Bertha, Guy, Lois. Top row: Wanda, Bud, Clifford, Marion John Henry and Johanna Holton Family John Henry and Johanna (Donahue) Holton Johanna Donahue was born in Independence, Iowa, April 4, 1871 and later moved to Worthing, S.D., where her father homesteaded. In 1895 her father, Rodger Donahue brought her and her sister, Mary (Larkins) to Charles Mix County so the girls could homestead. Johanna homesteaded in Choteau Creek Township six and a half miles southwest of Delmont. (On the place where her son, John lives today. His son Berand lives with them and farms the land.) Her sister, Mary homesteaded three and one-third miles west and three and one-half miles south of her sister Johanna, in Bryan Township. In 1896 Johanna married John Henry Holton of Remsin, Iowa, at Worthing, S.D. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 8, 1869. They came to her homestead to make their home after their marriage. Their claim shanty blew down in 1937. Their first granary was torn down in 1959. Their first permanently finished home of two rooms, built in 1898, is still on the farm, and is used for storage space. The first year they didn't have time to plow ground. Mr. Holton dug hunks of sod and stuck potatoes under clumps of sod. He often told that was the largest and best crop of potatoes he'd ever seen. Mr. Holton told about bringing stock to South Dakota from Iowa, driving them on horseback. At that time there were a lot of bandits at the Missouri River Crossing at Yankton. As a protection he bought an American Double Action Revolver and a few bullets. The gun was never fired. They had eight children: William, Catherine (Ewing), Helen (Greer), and Mary who are dead; Nora (Kyte), John Jr., Loretta (Stone) and Una (Pope). Johanna passed away April 1937. Mr. Holton died April 30, 1959. Some interesting facts were found in the first tax receipts of the Holton homestead, Charles Mix County. In 1897 personal tax was $3.05. Even then school poll tax was a dollar, also 1898 receipt shows there were two schools in Choteau Creek Township. A road tax was added that year. In 1899 a dollar dog tax was included. First land receipt was in 1901. The tax on the Holton quarter was $23.41. In 1903 a bridge tax was added. These were all paid at Wheeler, S.D., the county seat of Charles Mix County at that time. John C. Holton Jr., on May 28, 1938 married Alyce Iona Visser of Monroe, S.D. The wedding was in the Catholic Church in Tripp. They have five children: Larry of Sisseton, Vivian of Sioux Falls, Berand of Delmont, Tonya (Moon) of Richfield, Minn., and Patrick of Omaha, Neb. Their two grandchildren are Erin and Nicholas of Omaha. Dan and Janine Horner Family and Howard and Ruth Dutro Dan Horner was born in the Wagner area in 1944. He grew up there, but moved to Denver in 1964 while in the air force. After spending a year in Vietnam he returned to Denver, where he met and married Janine Dutro in 1969. It wasn't until May of 1981 that they, with their six-year-old daughter Bethany, moved from Denver to Delmont. They bought the Stevens house and restored it, and then went to work setting up Horner Office Equipment and Horner Court Reporting Service on Main Street. In four and a half years of living in Delmont, the Horners have never regretted the decision to leave the city and move to a small town. After several visits to Delmont, Jan's parents, Howard and Ruth Dutro, decided that small-town living agreed with them, too. They also moved to Delmont from Denver. They bought the Geidel house in August of 1984. Howard set up an office in their home, where he does technical writing for an engineering company in Seattle, Wash. He also does some traveling and lecturing for them. Charles Houlton Family The Houltons came from Illinois in about 1880 to homestead near what was to become Delmont's townsite. Friendly to other settlers and Indians alike, this progressive family was outstanding in South Dakota's early years. "Charlie" was a member of the Constitutional Convention and planned the design of the Seal of South Dakota. There were two daughters. Sadie died when she was in her teens. Maude went to college and married C. Adams of Omaha. The four sons, Lee, Joe, Carl and Rex grew to manhood here, too. Later their parents moved to Omaha. The boys had an opportunity to go on to college, but only the oldest, Lee, remained a citizen of Delmont. Leo married Minnie Rowery, one of our very first teachers, and this family became one of Delmont's all time prominent ones. Leo became a part of the Delmont State Bank, was mayor, and served in the South Dakota Legislature. He owned land in the community and sold insurance. Both Mr. and Mrs. Houlton were prominent in all civic undertakings, and most of all in their Methodist Church affairs. Charles and Ella Jenney by Mrs. Charles (Ella) Jenney Charles Jenney Homestead. Grandpa Charles and Grandma Ella Jenney We were married at Canton and came to Scotland in December of 1884 - a great time to be married and settle on a piece of land - for it was December. We were both disappointed in getting the education we had planned, and wanted the chance to study at home - or thought we did. We were not the earliest settlers. To take a tree claim, the land had to be without any native trees on it and we took about the last claim available. I say "we". Mr. Jenney has already filed on the land in 1882. I came in 1884. That is the time this history begins. The program had usually been for young men to take a claim, hold on to it long enough to prove up, sell it to a rancher, and go back to the States. This was "Dakota Territory" then. Ethel Harris, Charles Jenney, Laurence Jenney, Ella Jenney, Ruby Comp, Dec. 17, 1934 (Charles 50th anniversary) The winter went fast, as days do when there is lots to do. We had the good fortune to have good neighbors all around us. Mr. James E. Little and Mr. Charles Jenney worked together and were busy all winter. They dug six wells, hauled flax to Scotland, did some building, but not much studying. Oak Hollow was our post office and ranch house. It was a busy place-always someone coming or going. Mr. Reynolds was the post master and kept a supply of groceries at this headquarters for Mr. Will Seaman, who kept several hired men. Mr. Jenney had worked at this ranch and stagecoach location until he married and had his own claim shanty. It was 27 miles from Grand View. We could see its lights at night. We also lived 25 miles from Scotland. Mr. Seaman had it all planned to start a town when the railroad came through on the line where the section line crosses the two counties - Douglas and Hutchinson - two and one-half miles east of where Delmont now is. But when the surveyor came he said it would be a hard place to start or stop a loaded train and changed the location to where the town now is. At that time it went through Mr. Wilson's pasture. The man who built the railroad named our town "Delmontee" from good restaurant serving. We were all very glad to get the railroad. Prominent persons here in early days were: the Hutchinson boys - Rob, Jim, Tom and John with their sister, Sadie, who kept the post office, and afterwards was Mrs. Frank Whitney. There were Jim Doyle and others. Some north of town were Chris Schroder, Mr. Charles Langdale, Mr. Michael Goehring, and others. East were Isaac Manbeck, Julius William, George Ewing, James Little, David Brennerman, Mr. Curtis McBridge, Mr. John Mounsey, the William Rands family, Mr. S. A. Mills, Mr. Rob and Chris Otto, Mr. Mike Ferry, and Mr. Elias Fiska. South, was Mr. Charles Jenney and we were next to the Yankton Sioux Reservation. Others were Mr. David Manbeck, Mr. Charles Houlton, Henry Millay, Hubert Flaherty, Dick Johnson, Al Growden, and Will Baker. West of town lived Oscar Swayne and others. Laurence and Mary Jenney Family Laurence Jenney (1885-1970) lived on the same square mile all his life. However, he resided in two different counties - Douglas and Charles Mix. This location is about the corner of four townships and four counties. After growing up and helping on the homestead with his parents, Charles and Ella Jenney, of Douglas County, he had his own house built. Irma, Lawrence, and Elice Jenney, March 22, 1968 Laurence Edward Jenney and Mary (Irma) Criswell (1887-1977) were married June 22, 1911. A big steam tractor moved the house across fields to its present location in Charles Mix County, Choteau Creek Township, in 1916. Here the Jenneys built up the homesite and farmed. Laurence Jenney totaled 85 years there minus the last year when they moved to Wagner. The Jenney family consisted of two adopted boys, James and George, who were brothers, and also their daughter, Elice. Many changes from horse power to tractor power took place in those days and Laurence coped with them all. The help of friends and neighbors aided in many ways after Laurence lost one hand in a big threshing machine engine cog-wheel in 1923. They were active in the community, school and church, throughout the years. One of the first Ford cars sold in Delmont was purchased by Laurence and his father, in 1912. Of course, a yearly trip to Lake Andes was necessary to pay the taxes; also to Armour for the same purpose. James (Shadle) Jenney married Margaret Verzani; James is deceased and Margaret lives in Omaha, Neb. They had four children: Robert, Wayne, La Vonne, and Clifford. George (Shadle) Jenney married Virginia Cross. They had no children. He is deceased and she lives in Klamath Falls, Ore. Elice states, "God's goodness to us was great through Jesus Christ." Gottfried F. Jerke Family Gottfried F. Jerke, the son of Johann and Wilhelmina Jerke (nee Schultz) was born Oct. 5, 1880 at Scotland, S.D. He and his five brothers and three sisters were reared on a farm near Scotland. Gottfried Jerke Home Place On Jan. 23, 1902 Gottfried was united in marriage to Elizabeth Lemke. Seven children were born to this union: Lea, Hattie, Emanual, Paul, Leonard, Reuben and Alvina. Alvina and Reubin Jerke Gottfried and Elizabeth Jerke Family. Back, left to right: Lea, Emmanuel, Hattie. Front, left to right: Leonard, Gottfried, Reuben, Elizabeth and Paul Gottfried and Elizabeth farmed southeast of Delmont, S.D., for many years. While living near Delmont, they were members of Hope Lutheran Church where Gottfried served as church organist and choir director for 15 years. After a lengthy illness, Elizabeth passed away in 1929. Later in the year of 1930, Gottfried married Helen Zwiegert Hoffman. Then in 1936 Gottfried and Helen moved to Tripp, S.D. At that time, the oldest son, Emanuel, took over the farm. Later they moved to Parkston where Gottfried worked at Litz Produce and Helen worked at Kayser's Department Store. Helen died in 1944. Then, in 1945, Gottfried married Elizabeth Streyle Frey and moved back to Tripp. Gottfried passed away in 1954. The children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Gottfried and Elizabeth are: Lea, married Gottfried Fink in 1932. They farmed north of Delmont until they moved to Glendale, Calif., where they live today. Children: Donna Lou and Leonard. Donna Lou is married to Harold Butler and their children are James, Deborah, Bruce. and Sharon. Leonard is married to JaNet Ellis and their children are Jennifer, Susanne, Leonard Andrew, Robert (deceased) and Charles. Hattie, married to Bob Hosier in 1951, Bob died in 1970. Hattie lives in Glendale, Calif. Emanuel, married to Katherine Rauscher in 1931. Emanuel and Katherine farmed southeast of Delmont until 1970 when they had a farm sale and moved to Columbus, Neb. Then in 1975 they moved to Parkston, S.D., where Katherine lives today. Emanuel passed away in 1978. Their children: Kenneth and Sandra; Kenneth is married to Dorothy Frickman and their children are Rodney, Susan and Scott. Kenneth's daughter, Susan, is married to Andrew Wurdeman and their daughter is named Angela. Sandra is married to Larry Chavanes and their children are Michellel Sherri, and Lisa. Paul, married to Opal Clark in 1938. They live at Tampa, Fla. Johnnie and Karen are their children. Karen is married to Clarence E. Prevatt. Leonard was married to Mildred Schaefer in 1940. They are retired farmers living at Mitchell, S.D. Their children are Donald-deceased, Elizabeth, Mary and Ruth. Donald was married to Sandra Otto and their children are Kristine. David and Jonathan. Elizabeth is married to Eric Notheisen and their children are Rachel and Marcus. Mary is married to Hugh Warner and their children are Wade, Brent, and Timothy. Ruth is married to David Swank and they have a son, Nicolas. Reuben, married to Lorene Weiderrich in 1940. They live on a farm southeast of Delmont. Their children are Allen and Brenda. Allen is married to Margaret Middleton and their children are Clay and Ronda. Brenda is married to James Deines and their children are David and Kristin. Alvina was married to Everett Frier in 1942. They farmed in the Wakonda, S.D., area until 1979 when they moved into the town of Wakonda. Everett passed away in 1984. Sharyl their daughter lives on the farm with her husband Jerry Loen and their three children: Stacey, Justin and Lucas. Reuben and Lorene Jerke Family Reuben Jerke was born Nov. 8, 1915, to Gottfried and Elizabeth (Lemke) Jerke at Delmont, S.D. He married Lorene Wiederrich on Oct. 15, 1940, at Tripp, S.D. The Jerkes lived in the Delmont area all their lives. Reuben farmed until his retirement in 1980, and Lorene taught school for 29 years, until she retired in 1984. The Jerkes are members of Hope Lutheran Church where Reuben has served as a council member for many years. Back row, left to right: Brenda and Jim Deins, Allen and Mary Jerke. Middle: David and Ronda. Front: Kristin, Lorene and Reuben Jerke, Clay Reuben and Lorene have two children, Allen Dale and Brenda Elizabeth. Allen Dale Jerke was born July 10, 1943, at Parkston, S.D. On Nov. 24, 1967, he married Margaret Jane Middleton at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Allen and Margaret have two children, Clay Stuart and Ronda Lynn. Allen and his family live at Durand, Mich., where Allen works for the Buick Division of General Motors. Brenda Elizabeth Jerke was born June 6, 1945, at Parkston, S.D. She was married to James Leroy Deines on June 8, 1968, at Delmont, S.D. Jim and Brenda have two children. David James and Kristin Renae. Brenda and her family live at Wessington Springs, S.D., where they own and operate the Amoco Service Station and bulk distributorship. Richard and Mary Johnson In 1880, Richard Johnson of Iowa removed to Dakota where he secured a quarter section of land, the first of which any record was made in Douglas County, He was one of the first men ever elected to office of county commissioner in Douglas County. He married Mary Mounsey. Clyde and Lena Jones Family Clyde Jones was born in Premption, Ill., on March 25, 1885, the son of Owen and Mary Ann Webb Jones. He was the 12th and youngest child of the family. His twin sister Mabel, died at birth. Lens Estella Baxter was born Feb. 12, 1890 to William Thomas and Margaret Elizabeth Williams Baxter in Boden, Ill. on the Baxter homestead. Clyde came to Douglas County to homestead land. He and Lena were married Feb. 8, 1911. The couple lived on a farm two miles west and two and one-half north, where Lucille was born. Howard, William and Mary Alyce were born on the Struck farm, two miles west and two and one-half south of Delmont. Clyde died Dec. 22, 1918 during the flu epidemic leaving Lena to raise the four children by herself. The family then moved to Delmont two houses north of the Delmont Depot. Lena cooked meals for people who roomed at the hotel. The family lived in or around Delmont except for the years of 1924-25 which were spent in Armour, S.D., and Viola, Ill., due to the ill health of Lena. In later years the family lived in the house one block north of Zion Lutheran Church. Lena died April 7, 1963. Lucille Margaret, born Sept. 2, 1912, married Fred Fink and lived in the Delmont community all their lives. They had six children, Doris, Wayne, Ronald, Marine, Marsha and Myra. She died Oct. 1, 1971. Howard Baxter, born Oct. 3, 1914, married Alvina Jones of Armour and lived in Armour all his life. He served as the Armour postmaster for 29 years. Their children were Sandra, Ardis, Howard Jr., DeLila and Loren. He died Sept. 29, 1982. William Owen "Bill," born Dec. 23, 1915, never married. He made Delmont his home working at the Delmont Coop. Both Howard and Bill worked in the CC Camps in the 1930s and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bill died Sept. 5, 1983. Mary Alyce, born June 7, 1918, married Walter Pirner. They lived in Delmont, operating a bar-lunch counter and the telephone company, before moving to St. Francis, S.D., where Walt taught school. They had two sons, Alan and Bob. Following Walt's death Mary made her home in Valentine, Neb. Left: Clyde and Lena Jones. Right, back: Howard and Bill. Front: Mary Alice and Lucille Howard and William, Lucille, (Mother) Lena and Mary Alice Evans and Clara Jones Family Evans Jones Family. Front, left to right: daughter Sarah, Evans and Clara, grandsons Wilmer. Back row: sons Clyde and Harvey Evans Jones was a coal miner in Illinois but didn't want his sons to follow in his footsteps so they moved to South Dakota. He had no real farming experience but decided that that was what he wanted to do. They moved a few times before settling south of Delmont on the farm known as the Olaf Gunnare farm now three miles south of Delmont. Clyde married at age 24 and he and his wife Ethel Nelson had a baby boy, Wilmer. She died shortly thereafter and was buried in Delmont. Evans and Clara raised Wilmer as their son along with Sarah who was about the same age. The family moved to Dixon, S.D., in 1920 where they homesteaded. Harvey lived in Custer, S.D., where his occupation was masonry. Clyde made his home in rural Dixon on the home place where he married Leona Grossenberg and they had three children. Sarah married Pete Rhower and lived in the Winner area. Wilmer married and lived in the Burke area. William Jones William Jones 1940's William Owen Jones was born in Delmont on Dec. 23, 1915 to Clyde and Lena (nee Baxter) Jones. He served in Europe and Africa in World War II with the U.S. Army, and worked at the Agland Coop in the service and tire department for 20 years. He was a member of the Laib-Albrecht American Legion Post No. 249 at Delmont. William, known as Bill, died at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Wagner, S.D., on Sept. 5, 1983. Samuel Kahler Family Samuel Kahler was born March 18, 1864, in South Russia, where he lived until 1893 when he came with his family to the United States and located near Delmont. From here he went to Lyman County and took up a homestead but stayed only a short time, when they returned to Delmont and settled on a farm. They lived on various farms near here until 1916, when the family moved to Coffee Creed, Mont., where they lived on a ranch. In 1934, Mr. Kahler came back to Delmont and made his home with his sons, August and Fred. He had been in failing health for some time and suffered a stroke in July and gradually weakened until he passed away in November at the age of 74 years. August and Mary Kaufman Family In the German town of Gravdenz on Nov. 24, 1847, August Kaufman was born. When he was 20 years old, August acquired a stone mason's degree. A few years later, serving as a soldier during the German France War in 1870-71, he was wounded and thus received the honor of a decoration. August came to the United States in 1872 and to Yankton, Dakota Territory a year later. Here he found work as a stone mason. In 1875 August was employed by the Blanding Surveying Firm of Yankton. At that time they were surveying the area around Greenwood and the entire lower southeast part of the reservation below the main Choteau Creek. Mary Ries was born at Zhitomir, South Russia on May 10, 1858. She came to the United States with her family in 1814. While the Ries family lived in Yankton, Mary worked as a chambermaid and waitress at the Germania House. Here is where Mary met August. On Sunday, June 25, 1876, they were married. August Kaufman Mary Ries Kaufman The newlyweds homesteaded in Yankton County from 1876 to 1884. During this time, August was working for a freighting company out of Yankton, hauling freight by wagon horses and mules to Fort Randall and west to Deadwood and back. Three children were born on this homestead: Emil (June 11, 1877), Frank (Sept. 30, 1880), and Ida (Feb. 8, 1883). In 1884, the Kaufman's moved to a farm near Freeman in Turner County. Here eight more children were born: Clara (Nov. 24, 1885), William (Feb. 22, 1888), Gust (July 3, 1890), Henry (Aug. 19, 1892), Otto (Sept. 10,1894), Anna (Sept. 1, 1896), Bertha (Oct. 23, 1900), and Fred (Jan. 7, 1902). In 1902 the Kaufman's moved to a farm northwest of Delmont, Douglas County. Fred was three months old when the family moved to Douglas County. First Homestead (Kaufman) near Yankton August Kaufman Farm 1903 "Home Place" Children of August Kaufman. Left to right: Otto, Henry, Clara, Gust, Ida, Frank, Anna, Bill and Fred. Missing: Emile and Bertha This is a picture of the Kaufman sons and daughters. The eldest son Emil and the youngest daughter Bertha (Mrs. Les Martin) were no longer living. August and Mary spent their remaining years on this farm. Mary died Aug. 4, 1924 and August died April 28, 1930. They are both at rest in Zion Lutheran Cemetery north of Delmont. August and Marie Kaufman The fifth oldest child, William Kaufman, lived with and looked after his parents until their passing. Funerals in those days were much different. The body preparations were usually done in the home, and then the deceased was placed in the parlor. Friends and relatives would watch and pray day and night until the funeral took place. In case of hot weather, tubs of ice were placed in the parlor where the coffin was. After his parents died, William continued to live on 'the home place. Bill Kaufman Fred, the youngest child, grew up on 'the home place.' He was the only child in the Kaufman family who was able to receive a higher education. On horse-back, Fred rode to and from Armour High School, where he graduated with honor. He then attended Yankton College and the Art Institute of Chicago. After finishing his education, Fred began to teach in the local rural schools in 1923. He taught for nine years. During this time he met Edwina Ziebart, and on Feb. 28, 1927 they were married. They built their family farm one-eighth mile north of 'the home place.' Fred and Edwina raised their five children here: Roger, Tim, Jane, Janet and Carol. They were active members of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont and were also involved in many other activities. As a family, they put on puppet shows for various school, church, and social events. Fred made the puppets by hand, Edwina sewed the costumes for them, and the children helped put on the show. Baier School, Fred Kaufman extreme right, teacher Edwina (Ziebart) and Fred Kaufman Edwina and Fred with sons Roger and Tim Charter Members of Zion Christian Society. Agnes Williams, Louis and Alma Bogenhagen, Amanda and George Reinfeld, Edwina and Fred Kaufman 4-H Leader Fred Kaufman Family. Edwina, Jane, Roger, Fred, Carol, Tim and Janet Fred and Edwina, Jane, Carol and Janet with puppet show Edwina giving demonstration for 4-H club In 1939, Fred and Edwina became involved in 4-H while their children were growing up. Fred was a 4-H leader for 25 years. Edwina and Fred each devoted much time and energy to this organization. Fred was elected Douglas County Treasurer in 1941 and served in that office until 1967. He was also one of the original directors for the Douglas County R.E.A. in 1946. Fred remained active in the R.E.A. until his death. Fred in County Treasurers office Throwing the main switch for R.E.A. (Fred is second from right) Fred Kaufman at organ Fred was not the only one who was busy. Edwina fulfilled many duties on the farm, such as milking the cows, raising chickens, ducks, geese, and raising turkeys. Edwina also tended a huge garden and canned the produce that was reaped from it. Along with those duties, and caring for her family, Edwina was also gifted in many other ways. She was an excellent cook and loved to sew for her family. Edwina was also helpful with church activities. Even with all of those things to keep her busy, she still had time to visit and help the neighbors. Edwina died in September of 1968. Fred was very talented in music and played the Hammond organ for various functions in the area. He was named Official State Organist, in February 1970, at the state capitol in Pierre. During this time, he was serving as State House Representative for Douglas and Hutchinson Counties. Fred held this office from 1969 to 1974. While in office. Fred was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Bicentennial Commission, to which he devoted much of his time and energy. House of Representatives, State Capital, Pierre Presentation of Bicentennial Flag, Fred Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Holt As his contribution to the Bicentennial, Fred S. Kaufman wrote three historical books: Custer Passed Our Way, Hunters of the Plains, and Homesteading. It was a life-long ambition of Fred's to write these books, as he spent years traveling and interviewing people while compiling information for names, dates, and places. Fred Kaufman presenting a copy of Custer Passed Our Way, Hunters of the Plains, and Homesteading to Governor Richard Kneip It was during the Delmont Bicentennial Celebration on July 4, 1976, after he had finished playing the organ for the evening festivities and was on his way home, that God called Fred Kaufman home so suddenly. Edwina and Fred are at met also in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. not far from the graves of August and Mary and Fred's brother, William. Three years later, in 1979, Tim Kaufman was also laid to rest beside his parents. It has been over 80 years since August and Mary first settled here. Now the fourth and fifth generation of Kaufmans still remain on the home place. It has changed a little. Roger, Fred's oldest son, now lives on the home place, while Roger's oldest son, Wayne, now farms on the place Fred and Edwina built. Kaufman family farm 1980 The children of August and Mary Kaufman have all passed into history. Just two daughters-in-law remain. Mrs. Gust Kaufman (former Blanch Cannon) lives near Norris, SD., and Mrs. Otto Kaufman (former Martha Goehring) lives in Salem, Ore. Of Fred and Edwina's five children, four are still living. Roger lives on the original farmstead northwest of Delmont, Jane Williams lives in Wagner, S.D.; Janet (Mrs. William Rauch) lives in Avon, S.D.; and Carol(Mrs. Robert J. Clark) lives five miles west of Armour, S.D. From these children, Fred and Edwina were blessed with 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Roger Kaufman Family Frank Fremont Keepers Family Frank Fremont Keepers came to South Dakota with his parents from Lemars, Ill., in 1867. He was first married in August, 1889; his wife lived but a short time. In 1892, he was married to Della Thock Morton. They moved to the Delmont vicinity in 1894, and for 21 years they farmed near this city. They then moved to town where they lived with the exception of a few years spent in White Lake, S.D. Four children were born to them. Mr. Keepers suffered a stroke and died on July 23, 1932. Gustave and Wilhelmina Kiepke Family The first picture was taken in front of the Kiepka store located in Delmont in 1910. Kiepke General Store, 1910, Delmont Main Street. Back: Art and Emma. Front: Louise, Gustave (father), Henry, Wilhemina (mother) and Hulda Gustave and Minnie Kiepke farm three miles north and west of Delmont, early 1900's. Henry was born here The store was in a lot between what is now Beehler General Repair Shop and the Delmont Fire Hall. The family sold the General Store and moved to Harrold, S.D., by train, spring buggy, and lumber wagon taking with them one cow, four horses, and one dog. Art rode in the box car to handle the animals and the rest rode in the train caboose. Konrad Klein Family (Jubilee Book 1961) by Mrs. Ruben Meyer Konrad Klein was born in South Russia in 1865. In the spring of 1876, he and his parents immigrated to the United States of America. They arrived at Yankton, S.D., in that same year and homesteaded on some land two miles east of Tripp, S.D. Here he grew to manhood, and on Dec. 22, 1888, he married Elizabeth Schmierer. In the spring of 1891, they moved to Douglas County and farmed there for two years. They then moved back to Hutchinson County, six miles southeast of Tripp. Two years later, in the spring of 1895, when the Yankton Indian Reservation in Charles Mix County, S.D., was opened for settlement, he sold his land in Hutchinson County and filed on a piece of land on the reservation, six miles south and three-quarter mile east of Delmont, S.D., where his granddaughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kludt, and family are now living. To file this claim they had to appear at Mitchell, S.D., on a given day before some officials. After this, they started to build and make improvements. Just before they were ready to move onto their new claim, disaster struck the family. Within five days, three children died of diphtheria and only one child was left. This was Fredericka, now Mrs. Emil Hahn, who was three months old at the time. About one month later, in December, they moved to their new home in Charles Mix County. In 1895, another daughter, Elizabeth, was born. (She was Mrs. William Denke, now deceased.) On that same day the mother of these children died. In the year of 1897, he was married to a widow, Mrs. Carolina Haberman, who was the former Carolina Vesper. In September, 1947, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Klein passed away in 1949. Mr. Klein reached the age of 87 years. He passed away in May of 1952. Henry Kock (Jubilee Book 1961) Henry Kock was born Jan. 31, 1873, in a small town in Central Germany. He came to America at the age of 12 with his parents. They settled in Iowa where he spent his early years. In 1902, he moved to South Dakota with his parents and settled on a farm four and one-half miles southeast of Delmont, where he spent the rest of his life. After the passing of his parents, he and his brother, Claus, farmed here until his brother passed away in 1945. He then retired from farming but remained on the farm where he lived until the time of his death on Feb. 15, 1949. Gilbert and Elizabeth Kornder Family Gilbert (Gib) Kornder was born to Frank and Louise Mokros Kornder May 15, 1917 southwest of Delmont in Douglas County. He received his schooling in a rural school in Independence Township and four years in Delmont High School. He stayed home until he was 21, then worked for three years with Well Drillers. He left this to work on farms. John Kornder Family. Back, left to right: Howard, Frank and John M. (Jack). Front, left to right: John A., Elizabeth (Bees), and Ellen Messenger Kornder. Frank was the last surviving member of the family. He died on Jan. 27, 1962 Elizabeth Laber (Liz) was born April 1, 1924 on a farm west of Parkston in Hutchinson County to Joseph and Amelia Sommer Laber. In 1937 they moved to a farm two and one-half miles north of Delmont. Gilbert and Elizabeth were married Feb. 23, 1943 in the parsonage in Mt. Vernon by Father McGrath who then was serving Delmont St. Theresa Parish. We then lived on the Ed Beck farm in a small two-room house for two years and worked for Mr. Beck. We then decided to farm on our own and lived in Charles Mix County until December 1962 when we moved into Delmont. During this time four children arrived. Wayne is working on a ranch in Idaho. Donna has two children and is living in Wagner, June has three children and lives in Yankton. Our son Russel died in 1975. Gilbert started to work in the hardware store Dec. 24, 1962 and stayed with it until retiring June 1, 1979. Since then he has been caretaker of the Golf Course and the Development Apartments for four years, Secretary of the Delmont Bowling Association for five years and last but not least Mayor of Delmont since May 1, 1982. Gib and Elizabeth Kornder Family, 1967. Back, left to right: Russel, Donna, Wayne. Front: June, Liz, Gib Elizabeth has worked since we moved to town and is presently employed at the Blue Bird Locker. Our first home in town was the brick house south of the tennis court. Then on Labor Day in 1976 we moved to where we now live. This we hope is our retirement home, being close up-town with mail delivery. Gib and Liz Kornder, 1985 Thank you and may the Lord Bless you all. John A. Kornder Family (Jubilee Book 1961) The John A. Kornder family came to South Dakota in 1896, from Sioux County, in northwestern Iowa, where their family of four children were born. They moved to Douglas County, and bought a farm four miles west and one and one-half miles south of Delmont, where they made their home until Mrs. Kornder passed away in June, 1942. Mr. Kornder then made his home with his daughter in Ventura, Calif., returning to South Dakota for the summer months. He passed away in 1948. Mr. Kornder served as Douglas County Commissioner for a period of ten years and was always deeply concerned with community affairs. He was a hard-working and successful farmer and was held in high esteem by everyone who knew him. The eldest son, Jack (John M.), held the position of Douglas County Sheriff for many years, and then lived in California until his death in April, 1950. The daughter, Mrs. Bess White, now resides in Ventura, Calif. Frank farmed in the home place for many years, and has lived in Delmont. Mrs. John (Messinger) Kornder (Jubilee Book 1961) Mrs. Kornder was born Feb. 8, 1860, at Keokuk, Iowa. On March 4, 1885, she was married to John A. Kornder and four children were born to them. The first 11 years of their married life was spent near Inwood, Iowa. In 1896, they moved to Douglas County on a farm southwest of Delmont. Mrs. Kornder's interests centered in her home and family, but with home responsibilities, she took an active interest in the works of the Methodist Church in Delmont. Solomon and Anna Koth Family Solomon and Anna (Goehring) Koth, March 14, 1919 Solomon (Sam) Koth was married March 14, 1919 to Anna (Regina) Goehring. The first year they lived north of Tripp. In February 1920 they moved west of Tripp. Hubert was born Feb. 7, 1920. A daughter LaVerna was born May 13, 1921. She lives in Los Angeles (Glendale), Calif., at present. On Sept. 17, 1923, Milton was born, and on Dec. 5, 1924 another son Elmer was born. During this period of time it was somewhat a struggle building up the farm, raising livestock and poultry. There were many crop failures due to drouth and dust storms. Yet we managed to build a new house on the farm, with the help of relatives, friends and neighbors. Once a week a trip was made to town for supplies with the Overland car. Mrs. Koth recalls that when she lived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goehring who lived north of Delmont, at that time a team of oxen was used to go to the nearest town, Scotland, twice a year. There were three more daughters born to the family, namely Ruby on May 18, 1929, and now living in Boise, Idaho; Norma was born April 4, 1931 and lives in Watertown, Wis.; and Arvilla born Nov. 19, 1932 and now lives in Virginia Beach, Va. Standing, left to right: Elmer, Ruby, Hubert, LaVerna, Milton. Seated, left to right: Arvilla, Solomon, Anna, Norma. Taken early 1940's Sam died on his farm July 22, 1960, at the age of 68. Milton was fatally injured in a car-truck accident on April 26, 1973. Anna died July 16, 1983 at age 85, and Hubert died July 21, 1984 at age 64. Elmer owns and operates the farm at the present time. Rev. A. W. and Emily Kraft Family Rev. A. W. Kraft, originally from Onawa, Iowa, and a graduate of Concordia College, Springfield, Ill., was called to serve as pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church seven and one-half miles south of Delmont in 1900. He served this congregation as pastor and occasionally as teacher of the church school until 1910. In 1907 he married Emily Hirsch. After serving as pastor at Yale and Mansbridge (west of Armour) he was again called to shepherd St. Paul's of Delmont. He served until 1930. The Kraft family consisted of Alfrieda, Albert, Walter, Paula, Ann, Goldie, Emil, Esther, and Alton. Emil died at age 12 of appendicitis, Esther in 1982 after about with cancer. After Emily's death, Rev. Kraft married Hulda Schwarz in 1928. Two daughters, Gertrude and Margaret, were born to this union. Albert Kraft is the one member of the Kraft family who has spent his entire lifetime in the Delmont community. He began to work at the early age of 12 for farmers in the Delmont community. Some of his employers were Emil Jerke, Bill Denke, and Fred Belmer. In 1936 Albert began farming with his brother Walt. In 1940 Albert married Martha Goldhammer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Goldhammer. August homesteaded a farm where the Donald Bitterman family now lives. Martha had two sisters, Ida and Bertha, and two brothers, Leo and Reinhart. August and Susie Goldhammer lived some of their retirement years in Delmont during the 50's and 60's. Albert and Martha Kraft farmed in the Delmont area in Douglas and Charles Mix County. They had three sons, Vernon, Myron and Richard. A tragic auto accident took the lives of Martha and the youngest son, Richard in August of 1963. Albert is still farming north of Delmont although he has cut down some. He has been a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont since the early 1940's and has held various offices in the church including elder and Sunday school superintendent. His recreation interests include fishing and LLL dartball. Vernon is married to Loretta Batterman, daughter of Leonard "Dec" and Wilma (Brenner) Batterman who lived most of their lives in the Delmont area. Loretta's mother is now retired and lives in Armour. Vernon and Loretta and their children, Tammy, Timothy, and Tabetha live on a small farm southeast of Delmont. The children have attended the Delmont School all their school years. Vernon presently teaches in the Andes Central School System and has taught in the Mission, Delmont and Wagner Schools. Vernon and Loretta and family are also engaged in agriculture and the general merchandising business. Myron Kraft married Janet Bitterman of Tripp. They have two children, Joshua and Joleen. Myron and Janet are both employed by the West Bend Company in West Bend, Wis. Rudolph and Erna Kurtz Family Rudolph and Erna Kurtz Family, December 1947. Left to right: Wilmer, Lorraine, Linda, Norman, Rudolph, Milbert, Erna Edwin Arnold Kurtz, July 14, 1934, Sept. 23, 1943 Erna Bertha Weisz was born on July 3, 1902, the daughter of Jacob and Dorothea, nee Zeitner, Weisz at Delmont, S.D. On Dec. 16, 1925 she was united in marriage to Rudolph Kurtz, the son of Andreas and Elizabeth (Bensinger) who was born Jan. 17, 1898 in Teplitz, Bessarabia, Russia. In 1906 he emigrated with his widowed mother and four brothers to the United States, and made their home in Hutchinson County, S.D. After their marriage they lived for a few years at Fredonia, N.D., and then moved back to Delmont. They were blessed with seven children. Wilmer Martin was born May 10, 1927 at Fredonia, N.D. He entered the missionary field in New Guinea in 1955. On Sept. 5, 1957 he married Lorraine Annie Hoff at Madang, New Guinea. He had met Lorraine while he was serving parishes in and around Gleichen, Alberta, Canada before he entered the missionary field. She is the daughter of Adolph and May, nee Kirstein Hoff. Wilmer and Lorraine had three children born to them during the years in New Guinea, Allen Wayne, Valerie Faye, and Brian Lloyd. Wilmer died Dec, 27, 1969 at Vermillion, S.D., while they were home on furlough. His family now lives near Ferintosh, Alberta, Canada. Lorraine Kurtz was born Sept. 24, 1928 at Fredonia, N.D. On Aug. 29, 1948 she was united in marriage to Theodore Schelske. Their family history is found elsewhere in the book. OLinda Edna was born April 3, 1930 at Delmont. On Aug. 29, 1948 she married Ivan Arlington Pietz, the son of Edward and Alma, nee Hirsch, Pietz of Tripp. Ivan was born Aug. 7, 1928. Linda and Ivan had two children, Duan Ivan born March 21, 1949, and Kathleen Ann born Jan. 10, 1954. Kathy died of cancer on May 10, 1977. Linda and Ivan now live in Watertown, S.D., as does Duan and his family. Norman Rudolph was born Sept. 11, 1931 at Delmont. On May 28, 1955 he married Loretta Mae Boe, the daughter of Nordahl and Laura, nee Thomas, Boe at Dubuque, Iowa. Norman and Loretta have two children, Richard Leigh was born Oct. 19, 1956 and Jeanne Lynn on Sept. 3, 1958. Norman and Loretta live near Dover, Mass. Norman has a doctor's degree in social research and is dean of the Florence Heller School of Social Research at Brandeis University in Boston, Mass. Edwin Arnold was born July 14, 1934 at Delmont. He died on Sept. 23, 1943 of Bright's disease. Milbert Eldon was born Jan. 25, 1938 at Mitchell, S.D., on June 28, 1970, he married Janet Gall Olson, daughter of Andrew and Hester, nee Daughtery, Olson. Janet was born Dec. 29, 1946. They have one son Mark Milbert, born Aug. 28, 1972. Milbert is a pastor at Grand Forks, N.D. Darlene Dorothy was born on July 14, 1942, and died on July 14, 1942. Rudolph and Erna farmed in the Delmont area until 1954 when they moved to Mitchell, S.D. They lived there about ten years and then moved back to Delmont, where they spent their remaining years. They were members of Hope Lutheran in Delmont. Arthur and Hilja Lagg Family Arthur Lagg and wife Hilja (Innala) Lagg, were born in Europe. Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Frederich Lagg, was born Oct. 31, 1886 in Karstula, Vaasa, Finland-his parents were said to be of Swedish descent. His wife Hilja, daughter of Ulrik and Maria Johanna Innala, was born March 20, 1886 in Haparanda, Sweden. They both came to the United States in about 1905, but did not meet until several years later in Lead, S.D., where Arthur was working in the gold mine and staying near his brothers. Hilja was working in Deadwood, S.D., then, having previously worked in the Hancock, Michigan and Chicago, Ill., areas, to be near a brother and sister. They were married in Lead, S.D., Dec. 23, 1908 and lived there for a time before moving to Butte. Mont., where he worked in the copper mine. They were married three years before their first child, Mabel, was born. Their second child was Rudolph, and the third one was Charles, he dying at the age of six weeks. They visited in South Dakota in 1916 and when the doctor in Butte, Mont., advised him to get out of the mine, they decided to try farming - coming to the Delmont area in 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Art Lagg, Mabel and Rudolph, 1920. Taken in Butte just prior to leaving there Arthur and Hilja then lived with the Erik Gunnare family on the place Richard Gunnare Jr., and family live, while he helped his brother-in-law Erik Gunnare with the farming. Later the Lagg family moved on the Ole Endrud place to do the farming. This is the place Wayne Wunder has been on. From this farm they moved to the one owned by Mrs. Tillie Reed, located two and one-half miles south of Delmont on the now oiled road - no buildings there anymore. Needing more land to farm, they moved to the George Billman place located two miles east of Delmont corner, where the Jim Schmidt family live at the present time. After farming there for several years they decided to quit, so they had their farm sale on Feb. 9, 1928, leaving there for a short stay in Lead, S.D., and after stopping in Butte, Mont., went on to Astoria, Ore. - where they lived for one year, coming back to the Delmont area in June 1929. They lived for a short time in the house Rose Fideler lives in now and while working on farms, decided to move to the vacant farm just five miles west and one-half mile south of Delmont - also farmed this land a short time and then moved to a farm that used to be where Leo Soulek now has an irrigation system in operation. Then because they were alone, they moved to a smaller farm owned by Joe Sanders Jr., located four west and one and one-quarter mile south of Delmont, farmed this several years, before retiring and moving to a small house that was at that time north of Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. They joined this church. Arthur Lagg passed away Sept. 3, 1958 and his wife Hilja, on March 29, 1965. They are buried in the Delmont City Cemetery. Their children: Mabel, married to Marvin E. Larson, lives on the farm four west and north of Delmont; and Rudolph "Rudy" married to Amanda Drefs, a retired farmer lives in Delmont. Conrad and Sophia Laib Family Conrad Sr., and Sophia (Martz) Laib Conrad Laib (Aug. 14, 1858) and Sophia Martz (Oct. 7, 1861) were born and raised in Russia. They were married Oct. 31, 1880 and spent the first 18 years of their married life in Russia where seven of their nine children were born. The Laib family then immigrated to the United States in 1898. Two more children, Theresia and Emma, were born in this country. Upon arriving in the United States, the Laibs lived at Tripp with Martin Zeitner, Sophia's uncle, for a short time until they were able to find a home. They moved to a farm three miles west and five miles north of Delmont where they lived until 1930 when they retired to Delmont. Their Delmont home was two blocks south of Zion Lutheran Church. The nine children and the area where they lived most of their years were: Mrs. Frederick (Katherina) Haag, Eureka; John, who farmed near Washburn, N.D.; Mrs. Gustav (Mary) Wudel, rural Parkston; Conrad Jr., who ran a cream station in Delmont for several years and several businesses in Tripp; Fred, who farmed a mile south of his parents; Michael, who was killed in France in World War I (and after whom the American Legion Post in Delmont is named); Andrew, who still resides in Mobridge; Theresia, who died at an early age; and Mrs. John (Emma) Drefs, who was married to F. William Fink and lived 43 years on a farm one mile west of her childhood home. She now resides in Delmont. The Laib family were members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church which was five miles north of Delmont. (See F. William Fink history.) Art and Dorothy Lang Family I was born on a farm two miles west and four and one-half miles north of Delmont on June 9, 1915 to the Jacob Langs, being one of nine children. One died in infancy. The oldest was Emil. then came Joann, Hellen, Jack, Lena, myself, Andrew, Erna, and La Velle. It was crowded but happy at home with three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs, a kitchen, and one other large room occupied by my Grandmother Vogel for 28 years. We were given good Christian education. Times were hard so in the late 20's and early 1930's we ate lots of bread and lard. Cow chips were used for fuel to burn. It was a rare treat for us to have fruit to eat. In the later 1930's we did enjoy lots of home made ice cream. I rode my horse to go trapping in the winter time to make a little extra money. I was not given permission to drive the car till I was about 20 years old, so my only mode of transportation was by horse. Did you ever try to make love on a horse? In the bad blizzards I would accompany Andrew and Erna to Armour High School (seven miles) on horse back and then return home with their two horses since I did not attend high school. I met Dorothy Meyer (Sept. 12, 1921), dated three years and married on Jan. 4, 1941. She had the mumps at that time. La Velle refused to attend for fear of getting them. It so happened that she was the only one who got them! We lived on the home place and my parents, Jacob and Magdalena moved one and one-half miles to the Conrad Laib Sr., farm of 40 acres. Our three children born there are: Douglas Dean, May 30, 1943, married La Vonne Ruff, July 8, 1962. Their three children are Dawn Caprice, Jan. 25, 1964; Todd Douglas, Dec. 13, 1968; Jeffrey Dean, Dec. 1, 1971. Larry Wayne, Jan. 2, 1947 married July 8, 1966 to Sandra Jerke (now divorced). Remarried May 25, 1979 to Diana Fogherty. Children are: Michelle Rae, Nov. 20, 1970; Sherri Renee, Sept. 3, 1974; Lisa Kay, July 25, 1975. Nancy Kay, Nov. 8, 1956, married July 8, 1975 to James Stuckey. Children are: Jaime Rachelle, Feb. 3, 1979; Hollie Renee, Aug. 17, 1980. We lived through the bad depression, Bangs disease, used cow chips to burn and lived in one room at that time. We lived on the farm until 1964. The boys went to engineering school so we sold and moved to Rapid City in 1964 until 1972 when we moved to Grapeland, Texas, I retired from a Steel Co. office supply at the age of 65 and now for six years have traveled every summer for two to three months. The Lord has blessed us with good health. Carl and Elizabeth Lang Family History given by Margaret Lang Gross to grandson, Robert Lee Stroh Carl Lang born Feb. 24, 1856, the son of John Lang and Elizabeth Human born Sept. 27, 1854, the daughter of Jacob Human at Friedensthal Bessarabia, South Russia. Carl and Elizabeth were married at Friedensthal, South Russia in the year 1873, at the time the construction crews were laying ties, rails, and driving spikes for the Northern Pacific Railroad across the Dakota Territory. The owning of land in the old country was only a dream to the masses, having gained knowledge of free homestead land and glowing accounts of the new world. Interest mounted to the extent that they sold their smithery in the old country in the spring of 1907, to cousin Conrad Lang. Conrad Lang later came to Tappen and was blacksmith here during the years between 1926 and 1936. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lang migrated to the United States of America in 1907 with son Fred age 14, daughters Martha age 12 (Mrs. John Neumiller) and Margaret age ten (Mrs. Andrew Cross) also son-in-law Jacob Winkler and wife Mary Lang and daughter Mary (Mrs. Gottlieb Zimmermann). The voyage by ship from Hamburg, Germany to Staten Island, N.Y., took about 16 days. A smaller boat was used to transport the immigrants from Staten Island to New York City. The journey by train from New York ended a week later at Delmont, S.D. The first year was spent at Delmont with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Adam Grosz (Katherina Lang). Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lang had a son Jake and daughter Katherina who came to the United States in 1900. In the year 1904 two more sons Benjamin and Gottlieb came to the United State and settled at Delmont also. It was one year later in April of 1908, that Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lang and daughter Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Winkler and daughter Mary, left for North Dakota. The trip was made by covered wagon and took about three weeks to travel the 300 miles of open and roadless prairie. Many experiences such as tornado, having to cross big lakes and getting stuck in the mud was not uncommon. There were times when getting the wagon out of the mud took several hours. The wagon had to be unloaded and in some cases the hour, meat and personal belongings (sometimes Mrs. Carl Lang and Mrs. Jacob Winkler) were carried across the streams. One day they drove around a big lake, stopped for dinner, got their directions mixed up and that evening they were back where they started from. During their journey they would sometimes travel for a day and not see another person or building. About the only thing that was seen were ducks, rabbits and gophers. When 'they did come across a homestead the homesteaders were always friendly and would give shelter if needed during a storm. The journey ended three weeks later when they arrived at the Andrew Fisher farm 16 miles south of Tappen, N.D. Carl and Elizabeth Lang filed a homestead on the northeast quarter of Section 32-137-71. They were 50 and 51 years of age. They owned one horse, one top buggy, three chickens and a few belongings which they had in their buggy. Carl had about $30.00 in cash and it cost $21.00 to file on the land. The job of establishing the house and barn of sod, finding suitable water supply and tilling the soil was a strenuous job. The muscles and know-how of a blacksmith was a great advantage in the coming machine age and homesteading. They homesteaded 160 acres and not a fence post on the place. Margaret (Mrs. Margaret Gross) was 11 years of age and the only child of 13 that settled with her parents. Margaret can still remember gathering rocks for the sod house and finding Indian graves throughout the homestead. Having filed in 1908 it was only 18 years earlier that the great Sioux Chief, Sitting Bull, had been killed thus ending the Indian resistance. To this day none of the graves have been disturbed just as Carl Lang wanted it 62 years ago. The horses were used to mix mud and straw in the creek. Every day a row was made and left to dry overnight. Rock, mud, and straw, was used to build the house. The house had two rooms with one floor being dirt, and the other being wood. The house was one of the first in the community to have a wooden roof. While they built the house they lived in the Andrew Fisher barn, which was covered with straw. When the rain came, and even after it stopped on the outside, it would continue to rain inside the barn. Margaret recalls having to gather "cow chips" for the winter fuel supply. The "cow chips" were stood on end, four to a stack, to dry. Later after the "chips" dried they were loaded on the wagon and taken home. Two sacks of coal and 13 wagon loads of "chips" were used that first winter. The "cow chips" were gathered from a rancher who had about two or three hundred head of wild steers. Carl Langs were charter members of the Glueckstal Lutheran Church. The name "Glueckstal" means lucky valley and was the unanimous choice of the first members. Most of them coming from that area in Russia and they wanted a reminder of their former homeland. Up until the church was built services were held in the homes. The pioneers saw the need for Sunday worship and in 1908 the settlers of the community got together and built a sod structure. The interior was very plain. Pews were a luxury the settlers could not afford. Each family had to furnish their own chairs or buggy seats, or else stand during the service. Missionary Nagel had a large territory so he could be present only every fifth Sunday. During the absence of the pastor, deacons such as Werre, Mertz, Reuer and Lang would lead the services. In 1913 the sod church was no longer adequate to accommodate the membership so the present church was built a half mile north of where the sod church was located. Being there was no organ, Pastor Nagel would bring along his fiddle and play as the Sunday school children sang. In 1922 the first organ was purchased. In 1948 a new organ was bought, electric lights, a new oil furnace and new pews were installed. This little country church stands high and proud out in the wide open prairie. A reminder to us that it was the heart of such a large community that has led so many souls to our Savior, Jesus Christ. Carl Lang passed away Oct. 24, 1924 at the age of 68 and is resting in the Glueckstal Cemetery. Mrs. Carl Lang went to stay with her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Gross, after a fall handicapped her in 1928. Elizabeth survived Carl by 13 years, passing away Jan. 26, 1937 at the age of 83, but in a larger sense we can say that the influence of these two people who worked so hard to make a farm and a community, will never die, but will go on as long as hardy souls exist. Her death in January made burial impossible in the Glueckstal Cemetery because of bad roads and weather, so Elizabeth was buried in the Tappen Cemetery. The Carl Lang homestead site still remains in the Lang ancestry, with grandson Gilbert, continuing on the farm. The sod house built in 1908 still stands on the homestead and the two chairs that Carl and Elizabeth Lang bought for $1.25 each so that they could sit during the services at the Glueckstal Church are in the possession of their daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gross. History of the Lang Family by Rev. E. E. Lang During the busy years of my parish ministry, I often wondered why doesn't someone give us more detailed information about the Lang family? After retiring from the parish ministry in 1970, I decided if none of the many relatives, cousins and second cousins will undertake this task, I will at least make an attempt to gather some of the background material for the Lang family. I undertook this task with some hesitation and trembling fear, for you never know what skeletons you may discover when searching in the closets of your ancestors. You never know how many horse thiefs, outlaws, or social parasites may have clung to the family tree. I am thankful that in my search for data of the Lang family, no shocking facts were discovered. For facts and dates I have consulted Uncle Gottlieb Lang at Freeman, S.D.; Aunt Margaret (Mrs. Andrew Gross) at Galt, Calif., and our cousin, Andreas Zimmermann in Germany. It seems that it can not be definitely established as to when the Lang family left old Schwaben Land, Wuerttemberg, Germany. However, it seems that all agree that the first stop in their migration was in Poland, and that this occurred shortly after the Napoleonic wars, around 1815. They remained in Poland until 1840 or later, near Greunberg Schlesian. According to Uncle Gottlieb Lang and Aunt Margaret, their grandfather was Johann Lang and was born in about the year 1833 in Poland. We do not know his father's name, but Johann Lang and his parents were the first generation to migrate to Friedenstal, Bassarabia. The (Dorf) village of Friedenstal was established in the year 1834. Johann Lang, our great-grandfather was the first generation to be married in the new land. Johann Lang had two sons, Johann and Karl, and one daughter Mary. Johann Lang our great-grandfather died of asthma at the early age of 28, in 1861. Great-grandmother Lang, married a Mr. Mertz, and from this marriage there were two daughters, Sophia and Mary. Sophia married Konrad Laib and Mary a Mr. Neuman. Our grandfather, Karl Lang was born the 24th of February, 1856 in Friedenstal, South Russia, in the buffer zone between Russia and Romania, in the province of Bassarabia. Actually this was the first generation of Langs born in the newly adopted land. Grandmother Lang, nee Human, was married to Karl Lang in 1874. Grandmother Lang, Elizabeth nee Human was born Sept. 27th 1854. They made their home in the (Dorf) village of Friedenstal where grandfather had a blacksmith shop. Their descendants were: Mary, Mrs. Jakob Winkler; Elizabeth, Mrs. Johann Zimmerman; Jakob Lang, born July 20, 1878; Johann Lang, died in infancy; Katherine, Mrs. Adam Gross; Benjamin Lang; Gottlieb Lang; Sophia, died in infancy; Lydia, died at age 3-4; Fred Lang; Martha, Mrs. Neumiller; Margaret, Mrs. Andrew Gross; Christina, died at age six. The first members of the Karl Lang family to leave the Steppes of Bassarabia and wander to the prairies of the New World, the United States, was the oldest son Jakob and his sister Katherine. It was through the influence of Konrad Laib, who had married Karl Lang's half-sister Sophia, that the first members of the Lang family came to Delmont, S.D. An earlier immigrant, Joseph Bietz, needed a hired man and one day mentioned this fact to Konrad Laib, and also volunteered to pay the passage to this country, if the young man was willing to compensate with his labors for the expended cash for passage. This information was forwarded to his brother-in-law Karl Lang, and as a result, son Jakob and daughter Katherine ventured forth from the parental home to a new and strange land. This was in 1900. Many of their countrymen had left their homes in South Russia before this date, due to radical changes in policies of the Russian Government. When these Germans, not only invited, but urged to come to Russia to develop the Steppes, they were induced by the generous offer of the Russian Queen - they were given free land, cash to operate, and promised the freedom to continue their churches and schools in the German language, and exemption from military services. It was chiefly this exemption from military service that created jealousy and hatred against these German frontiersmen on the Steppes. The Russian youth could not understand, nor their parents, why they were compelled to serve years in the Russian Army, but these prosperous strangers were exempt. As a result the Russian Government in 1871 passed a law compelling the Germans to serve in the army just as the native Russians. Also the Russian Government made the study of the Russian language compulsory in the village schools. This was the beginning of the great migration of these Germans to the United States. Jakob Lang, having attained military service age was drafted into the Russian Army, but being the oldest son, was compelled to serve only one month each year for three years. After having served his first period he sought a visa for himself and his sister Katherine to come to America. By this time it was very difficult to obtain a visa from the Russian Government to immigrate. A few years after the policy of compulsory military training was enacted, few eligible men were left in the villages. In one village the government called for 28 young men for army service, but all had left, and as a result it became very difficult to obtain visas. However, through the influence of a Jewish friend and some cash, Jakob succeeded in obtaining a visa for himself and his sister. Really, it was only to be a visit, but the visit was extended, without Russian consent, to a life time, Jakob and his sister, Katherine, came to Delmont, S.D., in 1900. After Jakob had retired his debt to Mr. Joseph Bietz with his labors, he hired out to Mr. William Mueller for a few years as a farm laborer. His sister sought employment in the homes of pioneers. Both Jake (as he was now known) and his sister had planned to retire their financial obligations for the passage and then earn sufficient funds to return to the old country. They were homesick for the parents and members of the family. However, as time went on, they found new friends, yes even sweethearts, and both were married. By this time they both had pretty much decided to make America their home and in their letters they extolled the opportunities of the New World and hoped that other members of the family would decide to come also. Jake decide to go into business and returned to his trade of the old country, a blacksmith, in partnership with a Mr. Haberstok. Jake was married in February, 1905 to Magdalena Vogel. They moved into their new home, which still stands in the town of Delmont. It is the last house south of the Chas. Haisch Black. It was in this home that I was born. Jake and his partner had more business than they could take care of. However, there was one black fly in the sweet smelling ointment. Jake worked hard, early and late. His partner, in addition to the labor in the shop also kept the books and handled the checkbook. Jake was to busy and to trustful to check on the books, and as a result one day he discovered that his partner and friend had collected the bills for the labor and wares, but had not paid the bills, but used the money for his own purposes. The business venture collapsed and Jake and his wife moved out of town to a farm. The blacksmith became a farmer but never lost his love for the smoke from the forge and the ringing sound of the anvil. In 1905, again through the good graces of Mr. Joseph Bietz, Jake's brothers, Benjamin and Gottlieb came to this country. On August 1st they boarded ship and arrived in Delmont August 28th. Both sought and found work on farms, Benjamin at the Bietz farm and Gottlieb at the Holzwart farm near Freeman, S.D. Karl Lang liquidated his assets in the old country, blacksmith shop and home in April of 1907, he, his wife Elizabeth (nee Human) their son Fred, age 14; daughters Martha age 12, Margaret age ten, and son-in-law Jakob Winkler and his wife Mary (nee Lang) and daughter Mary (later Mrs. Gottlieb Zimmerman) came to this country. They stepped off the train at Delmont, S.D., and made their home with their daughter and her husband, Adam Gross the first winter. In the spring they began their long journey to North Dakota to seek a homestead. They did not travel by train or covered wagon - perhaps we should say they traveled by buggy with a canvas cover for shelter against rain and cold. I will now let Robert Stroh, grandson of Mrs. Margaret Gross, tell you the story of their adventures on this trip across the roadless prairies of the Dakotas, and their homesteading north of Napolean, N.D. (See Carl Lang history.) Jacob and Anna Larson Family Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Larson were two of the first settlers in the Delmont area. I will try to clarify who these people were, by naming some of their descendants. Jacob had come to eastern South Dakota from Denmark at the age of 21. Anna, his wife, came from Norway at the age of five with her parents. After their marriage, they owned and operated a store in Vermillion for a number of years. Then they sold the store and came with their four daughters: Bena (Mrs. Fred Jorgenson), Hattie (Mrs. Ted Williamson), Georgia (Mrs. Alex Larson), and Ida (Mrs. Joe Sanders Bellmar). The girls were young and single at this time. Ida, at the age of 14 herded 250 cattle on pony over the hills of their new home, east of Delmont. This was across the road from, what is now the TriDel Golf Course. There were no field fences then and stock had to be kept out of the grain fields. A few years later Larsons sold this farm and bought land west of Delmont, across the road from, the now Paul Fink farm. Then moved later to Gayville. After their daughter, Ida, married Joe Sanders, they moved on this farm and raised two children: Joseph Junior, who later married Elsie Stansfield and raised three children: Ivan, Glen, and Joann. Joe and Ida also had a daughter, Frances. She married Lester Ebright and they had two children: Carol (Mrs. Don Schmidt), and Marvin Ebright. Most of the people around Delmont know the children of the Sanders, Don Schmidts and Marvin Ebright. Around 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Larson bought the home, now owned by Mayor and Mrs. Gilbert Kornder. About 1920, they sold it and bought the lot recently owned by Bill and Gertie Kock. Here they lived until their deaths in the early 1930s. They had celebrated their golden wedding while living there. Their daughter, Ida, was better known by younger people, as Ida Bellmer because after the death of Joe Sanders Sr. and Cora (Mrs. Fred Bellmer), Fred and Ida were married. Marvin E. and Mabel Larson Family Marvin Earl Larson, son of Joseph Charles Larson and Rose (Kelly) Larson was born in Colton, S.D., on Feb. 7, 1913, and in his early years attended schools at Wentworth, Clear Lake, and Pumpkin Center, graduating from Canistota, S.D. High School in 1931. He worked on farms in the Parker, S.D., area before going to work at Scenic, S.D., and Custer in the C.C.C. Camps and later at a cafe in Custer before moving one and one-half miles southeast of Custer to operate a dairy farm, known as the Harney View Dairy. While working in Custer he met Mabel Cecilia Lagg whom he married April 1935 at the city of Deadwood, S.D. Mabel was born to Lagg and Hilja (Innala) Lagg in Butte, Mont., March 21, 1911 - attending school there until she came to South Dakota with her parents and a brother Rudy, in 1920. Later she attended school in Delmont, Lead, and graduated from high school in Astoria, Ore., in 1929, where her parents had gone from South Dakota, returning later. In 1934 Mabel graduated from nurses training at the Methodist Hospital in Mitchell, S.D.. and went on for post graduate work at the Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Sanator, located five miles from Custer, S.D. While there she met Marvin, who was working in Custer. After their marriage they ran the Harney View Dairy until 1940 when they moved to the Delmont-Armour area to farm and have stayed there since "The Then." Marvin Larson family: Mabel, Marvin, George, Jay, about 1946 "The Now." 50th wedding anniversary, April 29, 1985. George, Jay, Marvin and Mabel Marvin was a 4-H leader for ten years and also served on several boards, over 25 years on the Delmont Rural Fire Truck, helped organize and was on the Parkston Coop Board, Chairman of Delmont City Cemetery and is still a director of the rural water-known as Randall Community Water District. They have two sons, George William, born July 31, 1936 in Custer - graduated from Armour High School, married to M. Susan Nelson of Montevideo, Minn. They met while in college at Brookings. They now live in Bassett, Neb. and are the parents of two sons, William (Bill) is married to Lori Jo Babcock of Bassett, Neb., and they live in Lincoln, Neb. Warren is married to Roxanne Morton of Bassett, Neb., and they with their daughter Valerie Ann, live in Lincoln, Neb., also. Marvin and Mabels second son, Jay Arthur was born Feb. 2, 1943 in Wagner, S.D., attended country school and graduated from Delmont High School. He is married to Judith Ann Andachter, also a graduate of Delmont High School. After attending college and getting their degrees they are both employed in Mitchell, where they live. Their three sons are James Alan, Jeffrey Aaron and Jon Adam - all three students in Mitchell schools. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lauer and Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Elmer Lauer, son of Ed Lauer, came to Douglas County and settled north of town in 1906. Elmer's father bought the place that was homesteaded by Fred Bierwagen, two miles west and a mile north of Delmont. This was in Section 29 of Belmont Township. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lauer lived in the adobe house built there for many years until it was turned over to the Elmer Lauer family. The house still stands and is used today by the Robert Kurtz family whose father, Andrew, bought it from the Lauers. It took two years to make and build the bricks of clay and straw that were used in building the lower story. A certain kind of mud was found in the neighborhood, about a mile away, and the bricks were made there. After the clay and straw were mixed in a hole with water by using cattle to tromp it together, it was put into wooden forms to set and dry. The blocks, when completed, were approximately 14" x 7" by 4". These bricks were built up for walls and later covered with siding. The upper story and kitchen were frame. The early families lived in the lower story and stored their grain in sacks above this. The beams crossing the upper part were 4 x 6's and could support a heavy weight. (An original block of this house is to be on display Sept. 15 in Delmont.) The Ed Lauer family had four children who grew up there, two of whom are still living - Mrs. Chas. Mokros of Delmont, and Elmer Lauer of Avon. Elmer's children are Elenor of rural Avon and Paul of Worthington, Minn. Russ and Verla Lehman Family Verla and Russ Lehman Russ and Verla (Cole) Lehman came to Delmont, S.D., from Watertown, S.D. - July 1, 1979 - when Russ was appointed postmaster. They occupied the mobile home next to the Edgar Brosz residence until May the following year, when they bought the mobile home owned by Kevin Harrington next to the Lena Peters home. In 1981, Verla opened "The Clothes Horse" in the Rex Wood property on the west edge of Delmont. In February, 1982, it was moved to the lower level of "The Onion House." It was purchased from Herb Bierwagen in May, 1984, and they moved into the two-bedroom upstairs apartment later that year. Russ died of cancer in July, 1985. Verla is presently continuing the fashion business and in residence there. They have a daughter and two sons. Ervin and Bertha Lehr Family Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Lehr. Letha, Arlo, Shirley, Charles Bertha Jerke daughter of Gottlieb and Katherine (Heihn) Jerke was born on a farm near Delmont on April 15, 1907. Ervin Lehr son of Charles and Katherina (Nagel) Lehr was born Aug. 24, 1901 near Tripp. They were married Nov. 28, 1926 at the Missouri Lutheran Church south of Delmont. They farmed in the Tripp area before moving to Sioux City, Iowa where they presently reside. They had five children, Arlo, Letha, Marcille, and twins Charles and Shirley. Marcille is deceased. Fred Lehrkamp Family Fred Lehrkamp Family. Standing: Joe, Ella (Mrs. Ed Patzer), Bill, Mary (Mrs. Peters) (standing between parents). Parents: Margaret and Fred. Little ones: Elizabeth, Hulda (in lap), Caroline The Fred Lehrkamps lived on the farm one and one-half miles east of Delmont, now owned by Norbert Wieting. Fred Lehrkamp and boys cutting grain one and one-half miles east of Delmont. This farm is now owned by Norb Wieting Philip and Mary Lindeman Family Fred Lindeman Family. Back row, left to right: Mary, Elizabeth, Magdalena, Jacob, Fred Jr., Christine, Phillip. Front row, left to right: Emma. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindeman Sr. Philip Lindeman Family. Frieda, Dale, Lillian, Tom, Laverna, Philip and Mary Fred Lindeman Family, about 1920. Back row: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindeman Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lindeman, Mr. and Mrs. Keinhold Semmler (Emma), Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goehring (Christine), Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lindeman. Front row: Mr. and Mrs. John Isaak (Elizabeth), Mrs. Fred Lindeman Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Will (Magdalena), Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Winter (Mary) Philip Lindeman married Mary Batterman in December 1919. To this union five children were born. Frieda married Gene Paler, Laverna married Harvey Mueller, Lillian married James Williamson, Dale married Joan Baldwin and Tom married Sharon Wilson. Philip died Nov. 12, 1975. Mary is living in an apartment in Delmont as of 1985. Dr. Raymond and Connie Lindeman Family Ray was born in Delmont to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lindeman (nee Martha Will, daughter of Jacob Will). The family moved northeast of Parkston, and also lived in the town of Parkston. Ray served in the U.S. Army, and when he was discharged went into medical school. He married Connie Kriens while interning at Sacred Heart Hospital, in Yankton. He began his medical practice in Paynesville, Minn., a German community that welcomed him because he could speak German and still does. They have five children. He is the only living member of the Jacob Lindeman family. His parents and sister Gertrude are buried in the Hope Lutheran Cemetery, and his sister Elda Roth is buried at Parkston, S.D. Dr. Raymond Lindeman of Panesville, Minn. The Delmont community can be proud of another successful citizen from pioneer ancestors. His grandparents are the Jacob Wills and the Frederick Lindemans. At age 60, Ray refers to himself as a country doctor in a small town where he has lived and practiced for 30 years. Raymond and Lavelle Lindsley Family Raymond Lindsley was born in Dawson, Iowa and moved with his family to a farm near Artesian, S.D., at the age of three years. In 1937 he came to Delmont to manage the Cargill elevator. He married Lavelle Devine in 1941 and they remained in Delmont. He enlisted in the navy where he served for three years. After World War II Ray returned to Delmont and he and Lavelle took over Devine's Store. They continued to serve the people of Delmont for 13 years and were active in civic affairs and in St. Theresa Catholic Church. Ray was offered a position with Globe Laboratories which necessitated their locating in Cedar Falls, Iowa where they live at the present time. The Lindsleys are parents of two children, Patricia who lives in Medina, Ohio, and David who lives in Mason City, Iowa. He married Mary Ann Andersen from Des Moines, Iowa in 1968. They have two children, Christopher and Teresa. Patricia never married and has been employed by the Federation for Community Planning in Cleveland, Ohio for 15 years. David is an orthopedic physician's assistant for Surgical Associates of North Iowa in Mason City. (See Terence Devine history.) Gottlieb and Antonia Link Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Gottlieb Link was born in Crimea, South Russia, on Dec. 2, 1876. At the age of ten years, he immigrated with his parents to North America, settling at first on a farm four miles west of Tripp, S.D. In the year 1897, he homesteaded on a farm nine miles south and one mile west of Delmont, where he resided until the time of his death. He married Miss Antonia Jerke of Scotland in January of 1902, and nine children were born to them. Mr. Link was one of the early members of St. Paul's Church, south of Delmont, becoming affiliated with it soon after its organization, thus being a member for 40 years. Loyd and Martha Lippert Family Loyd Lippert, husband and father of the family (not pictured) was born Feb. 10, 1911. He and Martha and their family lived east of Delmont on Lippert's Hill, near the golf course. There was four sons: Lester, Norman, Harvey and Clarence. Lloyd Lippert Family, 1952. Standing: Harvey and Norman. Seated: Clarence, Martha, Lester (Lloyd is not pictured) Lester Lippert Family, July 1978. Back row: Cindy, Martha Lippert (mother of Lester), Doris, Lester, Jackie, Peggy, Susan (holding Sara), Barbara. Front: Larry, Lori, Gary, Susan's daughter Jennifer. Picture was taken in 1978 at Barbara's wedding. All reside in California except Peggy and Lori, and Martha who live in Columbus, Neb. Lester was born Jan. 3, 1933. He and Doris Fink were married June 2, 1952. They have two sons and six daughters. Doris is the daughter of Fred and Lucille (Jones) Fink. They live in Torrance, Calif. Norman was born Dec. 3, 1934. He lives in Richland, Wash., and married Mavis Kayser May 12, 1957. They are the parents of Tim, born July 17, 1961, and Terri, born Feb. 20, 1965. Harvey, born Dec. 2, 1935, married Velma Semmler Feb. 16, 1957. They live in Dallas, Texas, and have three sons: David, June 22, 1957; Ricky, May 3, 1959; and Todd, Aug. 26, 1963. Clarence was born Aug. 30, 1939, and married Glennis Smith Oct. 14, 1962. They live in Clarinda, Iowa, and have one son Brad, born Feb. 3, 1965, and one daughter Noelle, born Feb. 15, 1968. Loyd died May 21, 1948. Martha now lives in Columbus, Neb. (See Fred Fink history.) Fred and Christina Litz Family Fred Litz was born in Neuberg, South Russia, on July 12, 1864. He came to America with his parents in 1884, settling in the vicinity of Yankton. Their family shared in the pioneer work of this part of the country. Fred and Christina (Goehring) Litz, married Dec. 20, 1891 Fred Litz married Christina Goehring on Dec. 20, 1891. Christina was born in Klein Neudorf, South Russia. In 1873, at the age of two, she came to America with her parents and also settled near Yankton. Their first home was on a farm eight miles northwest of Delmont. In 1899 they moved to Delmont where Fred was engaged in the hardware business. He later became involved in the banking business and was at Delmont State Bank until his death in 1926. After Mr. Litz's death, Mrs. Litz continued to live in their home in Delmont until the last 27 months of her life when she became a patient in St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston, where she died Jan. 19, 1955. Fred Litz home (now Gib Kornder home). Art, Grandpa Goehring, Mrs. Litz, Emma and Bertha Four children were born to this union. Edward born in 1893 died in 1898 at the age of five. Bertha born in 1897 was married to Helmuth Teske, also of Delmont, on Feb. 19, 1928. The Teskes farmed and later moved to Delmont where they operated the Blue Bird Locker Plant. Helmuth died in 1964 after which Bertha moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., where she lived until her death in December, 1981. Arthur born in 1902, was in the banking business in Lake Andes prior to his accepting a similar position in the Delmont State Bank. He married Burdella Assmus of Lake Andes on July 3, 1929. They have one daughter, Fayola, married to Vic Schwab, son of Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Schwab, also formerly of Delmont. Art retired from the Delmont State Bank in 1966 after 40 years of service there. They now live in Phoenix, Ariz., which is also the home of Vic and Fayola Schwab. The Litzs have five grandchildren-Vikki (Mrs. Barry Glass) of Minneapolis, Minn.; Brad (married to Nancy Day) and Peter both of Tucson, Ariz.; Stan of Kenai, Alaska; and Jon of Phoenix. Emma born in 1909, married Ernest Kosock of Delmont on Aug. 15, 1933. Ernest was in business in the Delmont area until 1958 when they moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., where Ernest was also employed. Ernest died on Nov. 10, 1982. Emma still resides in Scottsdale. Victor and Ruby Maag Family Ruby Ehresmann was born June 9, 1926 on a farm ten miles southeast of Delmont to Robert and Ida (Fischer) Ehresmann. She has one sister, Esther Guthmiller of Tripp, and two brothers, Alvin of Sioux City, Iowa and Ronald of Delmont, S.D. Ruby attended Hilltop School in Charles Mix County, graduating along with sister Esther from Delmont High School in 1943. She graduated from Southern Normal at Springfield, S.D., and taught schools in Charles Mix and Hutchinson Counties. Ruby married Victor Maag, son of Kari and Lydia (Anhorn) Maag of Tripp, S.D., on Oct. 12, 1947 at Bethany Reformed Church in Delmont, S.D. They farmed the "Tripp Lake Farm" for two years before moving to their farm southeast of Tripp, on which they still continue to farm. Victor and Ruby (Ehresmann) Maag Family. Left to right: Mary Jane, Dan, Robert, Larry, Victor and Ruby Vic and Ruby were blessed with four children, Robert, Larry, Mary Jane, and Daniel. Robert married Carol Novak of Tyndall, S.D. They have two sons: Cole, age five and Nickolas, age one. They reside at Island Park, Milltown and Vermillion, S.D., where Robert is employed by Farmers Home Administration. Larry married Joanne Pesek of Tyndall, S.D., and they have a daughter, Sarah, age seven. They live at Riverside Acres in Yankton, S.D., where they are employed by Alumax and Sunshine Food Stores. Mary Jane married Gregory Stulc of Tripp, S.D., and they have one daughter. Jennifer, age 15. They live at Lennox, S.D. Mary Jane is Nutrition Project Director for the Senior Citizen Services of southeastern South Dakota. Greg is Tri-State Swine Specialist for Moorman's Feed. Daniel resides in Lakewood, Colo., where he is employed by the Department of the Interior working at the Federal Center for the Bureau of Reclamation. Rudolph E. and Gertrude Mattheis Family Rudolph Mattheis was born on Feb. 23, 1903 at Parkston, S.D., to Henry and Theresa (Kern) Mattheis. Henry Mattheis came to this country in 1876 with his parents Mr. and Mrs. August Mattheis. They arrived at Yankton, S.D., from the state of Bessarabia on October 1st of that year. His mother, Theresa Kern was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Kern also of the Parkston community. On June 20, 1933 Rudolph married Gertrude Alma Misterek of Delmont. Gertrude was born on Dec. 31, 1907 to Paul Christian Misterek and Ottilia (Mueller) Misterek. Her father was born in Germany and came to this country when an infant. Following the death of his parents he lived with relatives in Wisconsin. Her mother was the daughter of Wilhelm Mueller, born in Denewitz, South Russia in 1859, and of Katherina Stickel also born in Russia in 1861. She came to this country at the age of 16 with her parents. Following their marriage, Rudy and Gert lived on a farm near Parkston about a year. They then moved to a farm which they later purchased, located 1 mile west and one and one-half miles north of Delmont. The first years were difficult and dry, but determination and hard work pulled them through. Even though this writer doesn't recall the most difficult years, he does remember years when we had eggs for breakfast, eggs for dinner and eggs for supper. Those were years without electricity, without plumbing and central heat. There was little relief from the heat in the summer and at times it seemed that you could escape the cold only when burrowed deep in a luxurious feather bed. Morning rituals in the winter consisted of breaking the ice in the water bucket and starting the kitchen range. That was before going out to care for the livestock. Things gradually improved and by the late forties Rudy and Gert were farming about 500 acres of land with the help of their sons Delbert and Robert. Delbert was born on June 11, 1934 while the family lived near Parkston. Robert (Bob) was born on Dec. 2, 1935 at the farm near Delmont. Much of the family life centered around their membership in Hope Lutheran Church. Here Rudolph was active in the Brotherhood and Gertrude in the Ladies Aid and Sunday school. Regular worship was an important part of their life and certainly was one of the factors that led Bob to prepare himself for the Lutheran ministry. While growing up they also participated in 4-H activities and high school sports and band. Delbert married Elaine Winter, daughter of Emmanuel and Irene Winter of Parkston in 1955. They worked together on the family farm until Rudy and Gert moved to Muscatine, Iowa where they lived until they moved to Mesa, Ariz., in 1975. Elaine died in an automobile accident north of Delmont in November of 1960. During the time of their marriage they had become the parents of four children. In 1965 he married Sheila Thury of Parkston. Four children were born to them and they are currently living in Lenox, Iowa where Delbert is employed with a feed and fertilizer firm. Bob attended Wartburg College and Luther Theological Seminary prior to his ordination in the Lutheran ministry in 1961. He has served congregations in Hartington and Crofton, Neb.; Ferndale, Calif.; Orangevale, Calif.; and Lodi, Calif. In 1957 he was married to Janet Bowden of Minneapolis, Minn. They have four children, all of whom now live in California. Rudy died on Aug. 19, 1981 in Mesa, Ariz. Gert, though seriously ill in the fall of 1984, continues to enjoy life in Mesa. While living in Mesa they enjoyed occasional visits with the Art Litz's the Ernest Kosaks and others from the Delmont area who had settled in the Phoenix area, or who had just come for a winter visit. Ian H. and LaVerne Maxwell Family Ian and LaVerne Maxwell arrived in Delmont from Armour in 1931. "Max" served as General Manager of the G. F. Buche Company (general store) from 1931 to 1934. After the Buche store closed, Max pitch-hit in other Buche stores until 1935. That year he was appointed postmaster at Delmont by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Max was a member of the Golf Club, American Legion, St. Theresa's Catholic Church and clerk of the school board. LaVerne was active in the Legion Auxiliary, extension, Civic Club and Altar Society. There are four children, Don, Helen, Jeanne and JoEllen. The three oldest were all active in the school activities, (sports, band, journalism). Don worked during his high school years at the Misterek Hardware. Helen also worked, during her high school years, as a telephone operator for Walt and Mary Pirner at the Delmont Telephone Company. JoEllen was born in 1945. Max transferred to the Parkston Post Office in 1948. He passed away in 1978. LaVerne still resides in Parkston. Wendell and Lura McCain Family I am a native of Spearfish. My wife, the former Lura Gregerson, grew up in Madison, S.D. I appeared in Delmont in 1938 and the next year she joined me there as my wife. We were two young kids, just three years out of Northern. Our three older children, Carol, George and Jay, were born in the hospital in Parkston. Our fourth child, Dorothy, was born in Port Angeles, Wash., in 1954. Three of our children and their families live in the Seattle area, one in Oklahoma. We have eight grandchildren, two in each family, six boys and two girls. Wendell McCain Family. Left to right: Dorothy, Jay, Wendell, George, Lora and Carol Wendell M. McCain and daughter Carol. Taken in 1940 across the street from Onion House I taught in Delmont High School and directed the school band and the town band (the same band) in summer concerts, from 1938 to 1942. The first year I taught five subjects and directed the band. The next year I taught five different subjects and directed the band. Year three was like year one and year four was like year two. Three of us, the superintendent and another teacher and I taught a fully accredited four-year high school program. Top: Lura and daughter Carol with Mr. McCain's 1929 Ford Roadster, June 1941. Bottom: George at front door of Delmont school, June 1942 After leaving Delmont in 1942 I taught for seven months at Volga, followed by five months in an Air Corps program at the college in Spearfish, and then we moved to Port Angeles, Wash., where we lived until 1959. That year we moved to Seattle where, in 1982, I retired after a career of something more than 45 years of teaching in the public secondary schools of South Dakota and Washington. I was primarily a teacher of high school chemistry; I also taught physics a number of years, and from time to time a mathematics class. From 1964 to retirement I also was head of the science department in my school, E. S. Ingraham High School. During the school year 1957-1958 I was a John Hay Fellow at Yale University, on leave from my position in Port Angeles. During the summers of 1964 and 1965 I was the laboratory instructor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., for their classes for teachers of the newly developed CHEM study high school chemistry program. In 1981 I was named Outstanding High School Chemistry Teacher by the Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society. Wendell and Lura McCain at Mr. McCains retirement party, June 1982 Over the years, when not attending one of a number of summer school sessions myself, I taught night school and summer school classes off and on, worked on Saturdays and vacations for four years in a newsprint mill, worked during three summers for the Olympic National Park, carried mail on Saturdays and vacations for three years, and worked during two summers as a cargo checker on the Seattle waterfront. Mrs. Ettie Belle Millay (Jubilee Book 1961) Mrs. Ettie Belle Millay was born at Lewistown, Ill., in 1872. At an early age she moved to a farm northeast of Delmont with her parents. She resided there until 1887, when she was married to Henry Millay. They moved to a farm southeast of Delmont that spring where she has resided since, with the exception of a few years when she lived in Delmont. Mrs. Millay was a loyal and generous friend and neighbor. In hours of trouble and sorrow, she did not hesitate to give help and cheer. Arthur W. and Pauline Misterek Family Arthur W. Misterek, oldest child of Paul and Ottilia Misterek, was born in Delmont, S.D., on Aug. 5, 1905. He lived in Delmont until the late 1920's when he moved to Omaha and subsequently Tekamah, Neb. While living in Omaha he met and subsequently married Pauline Troester. During World War II he served in the United States Army, after which he returned to live in Delmont. Two children were born to Art and Pauline; Arthur "James" on July 11, 1944 and Doug on Dec. 1, 1946. James graduated from Delmont High School in 1962, attended Northern State College in Aberdeen, S.D., for one year. He transferred to the University of Omaha (later University of Nebraska at Omaha) and graduated in 1967 at which time he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the United States Air Force. After serving only a few months in the air force he was killed in a car accident near Orlando, Fla., in May of 1967. Doug attended Delmont High School until November of 1962 when he moved with his family to Omaha, Neb. During his approximately 16 years in Delmont, he managed to "raise a little cane" and was blamed for even more than he "raised." (You can now guess who is writing this.) After moving to Omaha he graduated from Omaha Benson High School (1964), University of Nebraska at Omaha (1969 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration), and Creighton University School of Law (1972, Juris Doctorate). In 1972, Doug took employment with the Omaha District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers where he is currently the chief counsel for the real estate division. In 1971 Doug married Cynthia Souvignier of Canton, S.D. They now have four children: Stephen (ten), Megan (eight), Michael(five) and Tom (three). They currently live at 13555 Arbor Street, Omaha, Neb. 68144. After moving to Omaha in 1962, Arthur and Pauline were divorced in 1965. Pauline moved to Oakland, Calif., and lived there until her death in 1979. Arthur continued to live in Omaha until his death in 1983. Elmer and Ella Misterek Family Ella Singer was born in 1908 on a farm near Armour, and graduated in the Class of 1926 from Delmont High School. Elmer Misterek was born in Delmont in 1910 and graduated from Delmont High School in the Class of 1928. They were married in 1934. Their children are Linda, Carol, Paul, Ruth and Joan. Linda graduated in 1954, got an R.N. degree from Methodist Hospital in Mitchell, S.D. She is married to Gerald Keefe and currently lives in Bridgewater, S.D. She has four girls. Carol graduated in 1956, attended Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis and now lives in San Diego, Calif. Paul graduated in 1959, attended South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City where he got his engineering degree and now lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. Ruth graduated in 1961, attended Minnesota School of Business, is married to John Kato and lives in Sitka, Alaska. They have two sons. Joan graduated in 1964, attended South Dakota State University where she got her B.S. in Nursing, is married to Wendall LaFleur and now lives in Denver, Colo. She has one daughter. The family grew up on the Misterek farm on the south side of Delmont across the street from the school. This house was built by Elmer's father. Elmer went into business in the hardware store in 1929 and continued in business there for 30 years, in partnership with Art for many years. He then worked for the Moorman Feed Company and later for the Coop until he retired in 1972. While in Delmont Elmer was active on the school board for about 30 years and was with the Volunteer Fire Dept. for 40 years, serving as chief several years. He was also active in Hope Lutheran Church, served on the Delmont State Bank Board for many years and was a member of Kiwanis. Ella attended Dakota Wesleyan and before marriage taught for several years at the Weiderick School south of Tripp and at the Lauer School north of Delmont. While raising her family, she was active in the Delmont Study Club and Hope Lutheran Ladies Aid. Ella passed away in April, 1974. Elmer has remarried and is now living in Stuart, Iowa, during the summer months, while spending winters in La Feria, Texas. Paul and Ottilia Misterek Family Paul Misterek and Ottilia Mueller were married in 1904 in Douglas County, S.D. They built the "John Grosz" home and lived there until 1915. At that time they moved into the new home which they built (in 1914) and there they raised their seven "kids." Mrs. Misterek's parents, William and Katherine (Stickel) Mueller moved from their farm, on the southeast edge of Delmont, to their newly built home next to Paul and Ottilia's house in 1919. In 1903 Paul bought some shares in a hardware store owned by Mr. Wieland and later became a partner. In following years he had several partners and eventually became the sole owner of the Delmont Hardware Company. Paul and Ottilia had seven children: Arthur, Gertrude (Mrs. Rudolph Mattheis), Elmer, Emil, DeAnda (Mrs. Elmon Ousley), Edna (Mrs. Mark Lloyd). and Esther. At the time of Paul's death in 1936, he was survived by Ottilia, seven children and three grandchildren. At the time of Ottilia's death, in 1969, the seven children were all living and there were 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Prior to World War II, Arthur was employed by Briggs Pump Co. in Omaha, Neb. After serving in the U.S. Army, he returned to Delmont and joined Elmer in the hardware store. He later returned to Omaha and the Briggs Pump Co. Arthur married Pauline Troester of Omaha and two boys were born into this family. James was killed in 1976 while serving in the U.S. Air Force and Douglas lives in Omaha, Neb. Arthur was living in Omaha when he passed away in 1983. Gertrude married Rudolph Mattheis of Parkston and they lived on a farm one mile west and one and one-half miles north of Delmont. They had two sons, Delbert of Lenox, Iowa and Pastor Bob of Lodi, Calif. Rudolph passed away in Mesa, Ariz., in August of 1981. Gertrude is a resident of the Camlu Retirement Center in Mesa. She is enjoying her retirement and visits from her family and visiting with former Delmont residents who now reside in, or visit the Phoenix-Mesa area. Elmer managed the Delmont Hardware Store until his retirement. He married Ella Singer of Delmont and they have five children: Linda (Mrs. Gerald Keefe) of Bridgewater, S.D.; Carol of San Diego, Calif.; Paul of Fairbanks, Alaska; Ruth (Mrs. John Kato) of Sitka, Alaska; and Joan (Mrs. Wendell LaFleur) of Denver, Colo. After Elmer's retirement and several winters in LaFeria, Texas, Ella passed away in 1974. Elmer now spends his winters in La Feria and summers in Stuart, Iowa with his lovely wife, LulaBelle. They enjoy visiting friends, children and grandchildren. Emil, who is retired from his dental practice in Sisseton, S.D., married Mary Holton of Delmont. They have five children: Donna (Mrs. Dan Cody) of Dennison. Texas; Betty (Mrs. Duwayne Gross) of Flandreau, S.D.; Michael of Aberdeen, S.D.; Mary Beth (Mrs. Dan Zimmer) of Omaha, Neb.; and Richard of Sisseton. When not in Sisseton, Emil and Mary enjoy fishing and relaxing at their cabin on the lake and visiting and/or entertaining their children and grandchildren. DeAnda married Elmon Ousley of Colfax, Wash. They both retired from teaching in the public schools in Bellevue, Wash., in 1974. They spend their winters in their home in Leisure World in Mesa, Ariz., and their summers in the cooler northwest area of the U.S. They enjoy traveling to the far corners of the earth. Edna married Mark Lloyd of Osawatomi, Kan. They moved to Houston, Texas and there raised three boys. Mark died in 1980. Their three sons are: Mark Allen of Houston, Richard of Dallas, Texas and Gary of Nokesville, Va. Edna is semi-retired and resides in Houston. She enjoys her grand-children and visiting with her children, brothers and sisters. Esther is retired after being a medical technologist for 26 years. She enjoys living in her condominium on Lake Washington in Kirkland, Wash. She also enjoys traveling, beachcombing on the "coast" (Oregon and Washington) and doing some local volunteer work. Both Ottilia and Paul were very active in church and community affairs. They belonged to Hope Lutheran Church and Paul was a public school board member for 20 years. Although Mrs. Misterek was a native pioneer of South Dakota, she moved to Bellevue, Wash., in 1956 to live with her daughter, Esther. In 1969 while visiting her friends and family in the Midwest she passed away in Muscatine, Iowa. Delmont will always be the place of the roots of the Misterek family, all seven children were born and raised in Delmont. The children all attended public school and higher education was very important and always encouraged by their parents. Jan and Virginia Mitchell Family The Jan Mitchell family moved to Delmont in the fall of 1981. For the past four years Jan has been social studies and P.E. instructor and head coach for football, boys' basketball, and track. Virginia taught Chapter I for three years and 5th-6th grade for the past year. The Mitchell family consists of four children: Roberta, 17, a senior born in Nome, Alaska; Tanya, 13; Ryan, ten; Wade, eight, all born in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Jan Mitchell Family 1983. Jan, Tanya, Roberta, Virginia, Wade, Ryan Jan's family originated in Ireland and immigrated to the U.S. and settled in South Dakota. His father, Floyd Mitchell was born and raised in Highmore, S.D., and his mother Winifred Walsh, came from Parkston. Her parents were farmers, east of Parkston and she later died of polio in 1945 when Jan and his brother were young. Floyd coached and taught in Highmore, Parkston, and Southern State College. He retired in 1977. Floyd had two sons, one Anthony who resides with his wife in Mankato, Minn., and Jan of Delmont. Virginia's grandparents on her father's side came from Ontario, Canada. Her father, Rev. Norman Barram came to Chicago as a young man. Virginia's mother's parents immigrated from Sweden to Los Angeles, Calif. Her mother was born and raised there and met her father while attending school in Chicago. Her parents were missionaries to Zaire, Africa under the Evangelical Covenant Church where Virginia was raised. They later transferred to Nome, Alaska. They served churches in Anchorage and Sioux Falls until retirement in 1985. Virginia has a brother and family in Little Rock, Ark., and a sister in Anchorage, Alaska. Virginia and Jan were married in Los Angeles, Calif., and taught three years in Nome, Alaska. They settled in Iowa in 1970 where Jan taught and coached in Graettinger and Milford and both were involved in real estate. They moved to Delmont in 1981. "Delmont has been a special town in which to raise our children. We will always appreciate it!" Christian and Susanna Mokros Family by Wilma Mokros Allison Christian and Susanna nee Langner, with their three children, Carl (Charley), Anna, and Emelie (Minnie), migrated to the United States from Marchwitz Province of Seleshia, Germany in 1890. They traveled via steamship as steerage passengers, which, at it's best, was a journey of misery and hardship. Aunt Anna, seven years old at the time, remembers being in the hold of the ship with the cattle, because they were too poor to travel in a higher class. After disembarking in New York, they traveled to Iowa. Here they settled and farmed near the town of Shaller. Christian Mokros Family 1911. Back, left to right: Ros, Louise (Lizzie), Charles, Annie, Augusta, Bill, Minnie. Front, left to right: Edith, Christ, Albert, Susanna. All are deceased except Louise (Kornder) (as of 1985) who is age 91. She makes her home in the Colonial Manor, Armour Rose Mokros Hofer and Gertie Peters Koch Six children were born to the couple in Iowa. They were Rose, Louise (Liz), Augusta, William (Bill), Eda and Albert. In 1912 the family moved to South Dakota settling on lots three and four in the northeast quarter of southeast quarter of Section 2 in Township 97 north of Range 63 west of five PM in Douglas County. This farm of about 124.70 acres was located southwest of Delmont. Chris and Susanna farmed here until 1923 when Bill, my Dad, assumed responsibility of operating the farm. In the early 1930's Dad moved Mother, myself, and my three sisters, Norma, Ruby, and Lucille to Delmont. My brother, Percy, was born after we moved to town, where we lived until the mid 1940's. Charley and his wife Ida farmed north of Delmont where they lived until his retirement. Following retirement Charley moved his family to Delmont. Children of this family are Ted, Ruth and Jerry. Louise married Frank Kornder and two of their three children, Gib and Louise, live in Delmont. Aunt "Liz" is the only living member of the Christian Mokros children. She is 91, and lives presently in Armour. Other members of the family married and relocated to other areas. Augusta remained unmarried. One incident from my memory is vivid. I can recall Dad telling me that when Zion Lutheran Church was under construction he was a teenager and helped haul bricks and building materials using a team of horses and wagon. He, along with his sisters and brother, Al, attended school at Zion. The family were members at Zion for many years. As one who grew up during the depression years there were many memories, some good, some not so good. In order to feed the family Dad and Mom always raised a large vegetable garden. We children hated working in it, but such work was a necessity, and pulling weeds and getting rid of the potato bugs were tasks assigned to us. An even more detested task was killing the bugs by knocking them into a small can of kerosene. Recreation in those days did not include television. Instead we occupied our time with things like "playing house," "paper dolls," or making "mud pies." Many an hour was passed on the front yard hammock, day-dreaming in the shade of several large cotton-wood trees. The event of each week was Saturday night down town. The mothers sat in the car with the little ones while the older children walked around Main Street. During the summer months a band concert provided entertainment. Sunday afternoons were spent by my sister and our friends walking around the "country mile." This was not because it was a fad or that we needed to lose weight but only to pass the idle hours. It was quite an event in our lives when Dad replaced the Alladin lamp with an electric light hanging from the ceiling. Then came the little radio and all the joy it brought. Dad always listened to Elmer Davis and the news at noon. After that, a must was Myron Floren and his accordion from radio station KSOO. This was, of course, before he joined the Lawrence Welk band. This is but a small history of the Mokros family, wherein I have given a sprinkling of childhood memories of the 1930's, otherwise forgotten, except to be recorded here. Wilhelm and Katherina Mueller Family Wilhelm Mueller was born in Denewitz, South Russia in 1859. He bid his family farewell in 1878 and came to America with friends. They came as far west as Yankton, S.D. At that time, there was still land to be taken as homesteads in the vicinity of Kaylor so they came to that settlement and worked as a farm hand. There he met Katherina Stickel. She was also born in Russia, in the year of 1861. She had come to this country at the age of 16 with her parents. They were married in 1880. In 1882, they came farther west. He took a homestead claim three miles north of Delmont and built a one room sod house on the claim. Katherina then was brought to her new home. They lived in this room for approximately one year, at which time they were building a larger sod house. This new building had two rooms for the house and on one end was a barn for the oxen, cows and chickens. Later on the cows were moved to a slew grass shed, but the oxen, and later horses were kept in the barn for many years. They had to break ground to plant vegetables, corn and wheat, as it was a necessity to grow ones own food. Scotland was the nearest shopping place so not many trips were made to the store. On the rare occasion of a shopping trip, only such things as coffee, sugar, tea, salt, rice and a little dried fruit was purchased. Of course, the kerosene for the lamps was also bought in Scotland. Wheat was taken to the flour mill at Milltown once a year and was exchanged for flour. Water for the household had to be carried from a well about one block from the house. All the washing was done on a wash board. They milked a cow or two and made their own butter. They were never hungry, but there was not much variety in the choice of food. The fuel was a real problem. Everything that was found that could be used for that purpose was gathered together. Corn cobs were preferred, but were very scarce during the first few years. Slew grass was cut, stacked and twisted into small bundles for fuel and cow chips were gathered, dried and burned too. After the railroad was built farther west and Delmont came into being, it was easier to get to town to buy supplies and even coal. The first few years, farmed with oxen and then later on he got horses. In 1893, they built a large two story house on their homestead claim. This house is still on the farm and was much more convenient. It had a cistern on the porch, from which water could be pumped. There was new furniture including a hard coal heater; a new range for the kitchen and a washing machine that was turned by hand. Wm. Mueller Residence They lived in this house till 1908 when they bought a farm southeast of Delmont. They built the house that is on the farm now and lived there until 1922. At this time they moved into their new house in the south end of Delmont. They lived in this house till Mrs. Mueller died in 1929. Mr. Mueller also died here in 1938. They experienced many changes in farm machinery and household conveniences such as the telephone, electric lights and some electrical appliances. They enjoyed the washing machine most of all. They also had quite a change in transportation from oxen to the automobile. They were of the Lutheran faith and were active in organizing the church six miles north of Delmont. They had worship services in the home of the members until they got their church building built. "Grampa" Mueller and second wife Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Mueller were parents of two boys, Emil and Gust and five girls, Wilhelmina (Mrs. Emanuel Hehn), Lydia (Mrs. John Frost), Otillia (Mrs. Paul Misterek), Theresa (Mrs. Fred Paler) and Leontina (Mrs. Henry Zeller). John and Annie Nelson Family In the spring of 1896 John and Annie Nelson came to South Dakota to live on their homestead located four miles south and two and one-half miles west from Delmont, across the road from the Holton homestead. John Nelson came to the United States in the spring of 1888 from Sweden. He worked on the railroad for a few years and as a farm hand until his marriage to Annie Anderson in the spring of 1893. They farmed in the Linn Grove, Iowa area until moving to their homestead in the spring of 1896. For a number of years they held church services in the schoolhouse. They built a church in 1910 known as the Methodist Reservation Church located five miles south of Delmont. Lida, Carlton, Louis Nelson John Nelson Family. Back: Carlton, Lillie, Oral, Amanda, Lida. Front: John, Louis, Anna There were seven children in the Nelson family, Amanda (Mrs. Gottfrid Strid), Ethel(Mrs. Clyde Jones), Lida (Mrs. David Swanson), Lillie, Opal, Carlton, Louis (married to Lizzie Guisti). The only ones living are Louis Nelson, Novato, Calif., and Carlton Nelson, Beresford, S.D. There are five grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. They moved to a farm near Beresford in 1936. Mr. Nelson passed away in 1953 at the age of 89. Mrs. Nelson passed away in 1963 at the age of 88. One has to admire the courage of the homesteaders who lived without any of the modern conveniences we enjoy today. Most of the children were brought into the world with the help of a neighbor lady acting as mid-wife as there were not many doctors. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson enjoyed their life on the prairie and were happy to have a part in building the community as it is today. Mrs. Magdalena (Klein) Perman (Jubilee Book 1961) It took genuine courage and fortitude to face an uncertain future such as our early pioneers did. One of these stalwart families was the Jacob Kleins who, with their seven children, emigrated from Russia in 1876. Three of their children were well-known in this community: Konrad Klein, Mrs. Chris Ehresmann, and Mrs. Jacob Perman. At that time, the railroad went only as far as Yankton. Enterprising businessmen kept a stable and supply "stores" where the immigrants could purchase either oxen or horses, according to their wealth. These men made loans on purchases of wagons, crude implements, lumber, household goods, grain and feed. This family went in a northwesterly direction from Yankton and set foot on their claim several miles east of Tripp. Wild and barren would adequately describe this location. Neighbors were few and far between. The first period of their stay was spent in a dug-out with a wagon box over the top. Here the family lived until a sod shanty was completed. Rectangular pieces of sod were cut and put together in brick fashion and sealed with clay. How happy the children were to "move" into their new quarters! In summer, the shanty was virtually covered with greenery as the sod came to life. The floors were barren dirt. These homes were built with an open attic. The parents usually had their bed under a heavy wooden beam while the children slept wherever there was extra space. Since these houses were not rain proof, the children moved from one spot to another to avoid rain soaking. Often they slept on the floor during a rain storm and one can well imagine the condition of the bedding as they moved from a wet spot to a dry area. Some families were fortunate enough to have umbrellas which they used during these storms. The Indians roamed the territory but never harmed the family. On a lake near the home, they would hunt for wild fowl. Later, they became bold and would often barter for shells, food, and especially bread. The family worked very hard - women as well as men. To the young girls was given the task of plowing with the oxen. How slow, cumbersome, and stubborn these beasts could be! In the summertime, when fires were especially bad, they would spot the lake, make a dash for it, and stay. No amount of coaxing could make them move. What a thrill it was for the children when told they could go into town with their father. "Town" was Yankton, many miles away. It took them one day going and another coming home. The father would have either grain to have ground into flour or go for more supplies. The youngsters were so bashful, the merchant had to coax them off the wagon with candy. Water was a problem at that time. It had to be taken from the lake beds and boiled before it could be used. At first, the washing was taken to the lake where the clothes were pounded on rocks. Later, this method was replaced with a washboard. Grain was cut with a scythe or cradle. The women of the family would twist the grain stems to make bands for bundles. These were stacked, later to be threshed by horse-powered threshing machines. To the women fell the task of stacking the straw. Grain was put into sacks and stored in the granary. The family vividly remembers the blizzard of '88. In the community south of Tripp, where the Geishart family lived (Mrs. John Doering of Armour was a member of this family), the eight pupils and teacher perished during the severe storm. Four girls and one boy were members of the Geishart family. Three children of a Hauch family were the other victims. Mrs. Doering related that her father was not a well man. He requested that the family bury him in the grove of trees in the spot he identified with a pile of stones. He died shortly thereafter. Arben and Betty Permann Family Betty Perman was born Feb. 20, 1940 in Bon Homme County to Harry and Sylvia (Simek) Uecker. She is the oldest of three daughters. Her mother died in 1959 and her father now lives in Wagner, S.D. She lived in Bon Homme County where her father farmed until 1965 when she married Arben Permann on Dec. 5, 1965. Kelly, Betty and Shona Permann, taken on the occasion of Shona's confirmation at the Bethany United Church of Christ Petty then moved to the Permann farm which was purchased by Arben's father Emil in 1940. The farm is located six miles south and three-quarter miles east of Delmont, S.D., in Charles Mix County. They farmed there until Arben's death in 1983. They raised hogs, beef, and poultry and did general farming. The couple were blessed with two children: Kelly Gene, born Aug. 25, 1969; and Shona Dawn, born May 9, 1971. Betty, Kelly, and Shona now live in the town of Delmont where Betty is head cook at the Delmont Public School. Kelly is a junior at the school and Shona a freshman. Both are active in sports, chorus, and band. The family are all members of the Bethany United Church of Christ in Delmont. Edwin and Emma Permann Family Edwin Permann was born April 7, 1907 at Tripp, S.D. On Sept. 15, 1927 he married Emma Ulmer at Menno, S.D. They moved to a farm one-half mile south of Delmont in 1930. They had three children: Ernestine, Leroy and Dale. Ernestine married Ernest Fechner and they farm southwest of Tripp. They have one son, Michael born Aug. 9, 1952. Michael married Lila Ymker on Nov. 3, 1972. To this union three children were born: Daniel, Darren, and Rebecca. Mike worked at Tripp Standard Service as a mechanic while farming on the side. In March 1983 he quit working at the station to farm full time. Mike and his family live on the farm south of Delmont where his mother Ernestine was raised. Leroy married Phylis Baldwin. They live at Fort Wayne, Ind. Leroy is employed by International Harvester at Springfield, Ohio, since the plant in Fort Wayne closed. He enjoys collecting antique tractors, one of which he restored was his father's "Twin City." He also is an avid photographer. Phylis is employed by the ASCS in Fort Wayne. They have two children: Mark and Julie. Julie was married to Justin Dabney in 1983. Dale married Connie Triebwasser and they have three sons: Curtis, Douglas and Ronald. Dale is employed by Cass County in Fargo, N.D., as a foreman. Jacob and Magdaline Permann Family The Permann family is of German descent. Jacob Permann was born in Kassel, Russia in 1870 to Christoph and Barbara (Krien) Permann. He was the fifth of ten children. The family came to the United States when Jacob was nine years of age and lived in Hutchinson County northeast of Tripp, S.D. In November of 1890 Jacob married Magdaline Klien, and in the spring of 1895 they homesteaded six miles south of Delmont in Charles Mix County. They were the parents of nine children - Mrs. Helena (Jacob) Bitterman (deceased); Mrs. Bertha (Alex) Haeuszer (deceased); Mrs. Christina (Emil) Jerke (deceased); Theodore (deceased); Mrs. Linda (Alex) Denke, resides in Englewood, Colo., and Arthur resides in Delmont, S.D.; Mrs. Anna (Dave) Sandau resides in Vallejo, Calif. Jacob died in 1929 and Magdaline died in 1955. Their son Emil purchased their farm in 1941. Emil Permann Family. Left to right: Gilbert, Alice, Harold, Nelda, Lorraine, Willard, Emil, Katherina, Arben and Darlene Emil Permann was born Feb. 23, 1900 in Charles Mix County. He married Katherine Tesky in 1924 at Beulah, N.D. They became the parents of eight children: Harold, Lorraine. Alice, Velda, Gilbert, Darlene, Willard, and Arben. Emil passed away in the Good Samaritan Home in Tripp, S.D., in October 1969. Katherine passed away in the Wagner Community Hospital in January 1982. Harold lives on a farm southwest of Delmont, S.D. In 1953 he married Ruth Brosz of Tripp, S.D. They became the parents of seven children. Steven and wife Joyce live in Tripp, S.D., and have one son Ryan. Karen lives in Mitchell. Mary and husband Doug Gunnare live south of Delmont, S.D., they have one daughter Desiree'. Dennis lives in Pickstown, S.D. Joel lives on the homestead owned by Betty Permann. Cheryl resides in Yankton, S.D. Nancy lives in Beresford, S.D. Lorraine married Richard Schwaderer in 1948. They lived on a farm south of Delmont. They became the parents of three children: Delaine lives on the home farm, Tim and his wife Val (Spease) live in Delmont and are owners of Delmont Lumber Co. They have two children Tina and Adam. Cynthia and her husband Mark Hollmann live on a farm near Armour, S.D. Richard passed away in 1980. Alice married Reuben Stolz in 1947. They lived south of Delmont and in 1956 moved to Lodi, Calif. They have four sons. Merlyn and wife Barbara live in Redding, Calif. They are the parents of three children: Kristie, Stephanie, and Jason. Clyde and his wife Stephanie live in Lodi, Calif. They have two children Sean and Amanda. Jim and David both reside in Lodi, Calif. Rueben passed away in Wagner, S.D., in 1982. Velda married Elmer Peters in 1948, they live in Wagner, S.D., and are the parents of four children. Tyrone and his wife Mariann live on a farm north of Wagner. They have six children Robert, Mariann, Michelle, Amy, Matthew, and Thomas. Stanley and his wife Rose live on a farm northeast of Wagner formerly the farm of his grandfather John Peters. They have four children Chad, Jennifer, Jacob and Angela. Kathy and her husband Greg make their home north of Wagner. They have four sons: Zachary, Joshua, Mark and Christopher. Vicky resides in Wagner, S.D. Gilbert was injured in a farm accident and passed away in 1966. Darlene married Harvey Wiesser in 1957. They live in Wagner. They are the parents of five children. Gail and her husband live in Yankton, S.D. They are the parents of one daughter, Lindsey. Brian lives in Wagner. Greg and his wife Lisa live in Wagner, S.D. Melissa and Shane live at home with their parents. Willard Permann makes his home in the Wagner Good Samaritan Home in Wagner, S.D. In 1961 he became disabled due to a truck accident when he was a member of the National Guard. Arben married Petty Uecker in 1965. They made their home on the Permann homestead. They became parents of two children: Kelly and Shona. Petty is a cook at the local school and Kelly and Shona attend the Delmont Public School. Arben passed away in 1983. Carl Peters Family The history of the Carl Peters family dates back to Feb. 3, 1868. That's when John Henry Peters, the father of Carl Peters, was born. He grew up in Schoenstadt, Marburg, Germany. At the age of 16 John Henry Peters migrated to the United States, settling first at Storm Lake, Iowa and later near Aurelia, Iowa. In about 1894 he married Louise Hampel, who was born in Germany and died in Iowa in the year 1901. Louise is now buried in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery at Hanover, Iowa. They had four children who were John, Wilhelm, Louise, and Carl. John Henry entered a second marriage with Christina Kastendiech in Iowa in the year of 1902. In about 1909 they moved to rural Delmont, S.D. Christina passed away in November of 1912. She is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Their children were Frieda, Herman, Matilda, Elizabeth, Edna, and Christine. John Henry's third marriage was to Mrs. Wilhelmina Goldhammer, (nee Raabe) in 1913. Wilhelmina was born in Tyndall, S.D., on Aug. 8, 1875. She died Oct. 8, 1950 at Armour, S.D.. and is buried in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery south of Delmont. Their children were William, Emma, and Clara. John Henry Peters died in 1939. He is buried in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery south of Delmont beside his third wife Wilhelmina. Carl Peters, the son of John Henry Peters and his first wife Louise Hampel, carried on the Peters name in the vicinity of Delmont. He was born Dec. 9, 1900 at Aurelia, Iowa. Carl married Emelia Fauth Feb. 24, 1924 at the South Delmont Lutheran parsonage. Emelia was born March 20, 1904 at Delmont, S.D. They had seven children whom of which were Henry, Bernice, Norbert, Elaine, Norma, Lois and Eldon. Henry Peters was born on Nov. 14, 1924 at Delmont, S.D. Henry married Lorraine Fischer on May 8, 1947 at the Zion Congregational Church, Parkston, S.D. They had four children who are Sandra, Silvia, Sonia, and Steven. Bernice (Peters) Stoebner was born at Delmont, S.D., on Aug. 18, 1926. Donald Stoebner became her husband on Sept. 9, 1948. They were married at the Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. Their children are Dennis, Randall, Glenn, and Gwendolyn. Norbert Peters, born on July 27, 1928 at Delmont, married Mildred Fuerniss at St. Paul's Lutheran Church south of Delmont on June 18, 1950. The children of Norbert and Mildred are Deanna, Nadine, Darryl, Roselyn, Myron and Marcia. Elaine (Peters) Stoebner was born on Oct. 14, 1931 at Tripp, S.D. She married Helmuth Stoebner Nov. 25, 1948 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. Their eight children are Jerry, Judy, Bonnie, Joann, James, Bryan, Amy and Denise. Norma (Peters) Struck was born at Delmont, S.D., on Oct. 2, 1937. She married at Delmont to Herman Struck on June 26, 1955. Norma passed away on Nov. 4, 1980 at Denver, Colo., and is buried at Denver. Their two children are Bruce and Gynette. Lois (Peters) Batterman, who was born on May 15, 1940 at Delmont, S.D., married Dennis Batterman on Dec. 7, 1963 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont, S.D. Their three children are Tammy, Tonia and Terri. Eldon Peters was born on Dec. 31, 1942 at Delmont, S.D. Eldon married Joyce Schuh on June 22, 1963 at the American Lutheran Church, Delmont. They have five children whom are Scott, Michelle, Shannon, Sheri and Troy. Carl Peters died on Aug. 14, 1976 and Emelia Peters died on Dec. 4, 1981. They are both buried at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery north of Delmont. Eldon Peters Family Eldon Peters Family (taken July, 1985). Standing, left to right: Sheri, Joyce, Michelle. Kneeling, left to right: Shannon, Troy, Eldy, Scott Fred and Bertha Peters Family This picture is of Fred, seated on the left, and his three brothers, Dick, Jack and Gus. Fred was the son of Conrad and Johanna Peters. He grew up in the Delmont area and also lived in Iowa. I remember my mother telling me that as a young child the two families, Joachim's and Peters, visited together and that she liked to sit on Grandpa Peters lap. I never knew Grandpa Peters as he passed away when Fred was only 12 years old. Fred was drafted into the army during World War I and was given a medical discharge after only a few months. Gus, Jake, Dick, Fred Peters On Sept. 30, 1925 Fred was united in marriage to Bertha Joachim. They had three children - Elaine, Glenn and Gerald. The Peters' owned a tavern and lunch room in Delmont for many years. They sold this business in 1948 and bought a grocery store in Armour which they operated until April 1949. Fred passed away in July 1950 and the family moved to Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1955. Elaine and Glenn are both graduates of Delmont High School and Gerald graduated from Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne. Glenn and Gerald are both graduates of Purdue University - Glenn in electrical engineering and Gerald in physics. Gerald also has a law degree from the University of San Diego. The Peters moved to San Diego in the 1960's. Bertha passed away in 1981 and Elaine, Glenn and Gerald are living in the San Diego area. Elaine is vice president and administrative manager of an insurance agency. Glenn is employed by Cubic Corporation and Gerald is employed by Simpact. Gustav and Lena Peters Family Gus Peters born March 7, 1904, to Johanna nee Langner and Conrad Peters near Schaller, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Peters and family: Gertrude, Rose, Emma, Fred, Anna, John (Jack), Richard, Gus, Martha, and Agnes moved to Delmont in 1909. On June 3, 1924, Gus married Lena Gremmert of Delmont. Lena was born Sept. 26, 1905 to Wm. Gremmert and Claudia nee Wick in Fergus Falls, Minn. Lena moved to Delmont with her parents in 1909. She graduated from Armour High School in 1923. Gus worked for Douglas County as a maintainer operator. He also was a mechanic for Adolph Schaefer Ford Garage, and owned a gas station. When he developed heart trouble and retired Lena went back to teaching rural schools; Kaylor School for eight years, Brenner School for two years and at the Hutterite Colony for one year. Gus died in 1968, and is buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Delmont. Their children: Wallace Peters born Dec. 12, 1924. Wallace worked for Pete Grosz Well Digging. He served in the 1st Calvary in the Pacific area in World War II, and received the Purple Heart medal as he was wounded in action at Manila in the Philippines. On March 7, 1948, Wallace married Ileen Geuther and they now live in Delmont. They have four daughters, Mae Dean, Julie, Francine and Susan. Kenneth Peters born Oct. 10, 1925. He married Evelyn Brown on Aug. 20, 1949. They worked at Morrells in Sioux Falls, S.D., then in Delmont where he and his brother, Don, managed K&D Grocery. He was elected County Treasurer in 1966 and is still in office. Evelyn is his deputy. They live on a farm near Delmont. Their children: Sam Peters born Sept. 2, 1950, and graduated from Delmont High School. Sam has been in the air force for the past 16 years and is presently stationed at Offutt Air Base, Omaha, Neb., and has three children. Michael Peters born Sept. 22, 1952, and graduated from Delmont High School works for the REA in Alcester, S.D., where he and his wife and their three children live. David Peters born July 2, 1955, and graduated from Delmont High School. David works for the Uecker Construction Company and lives in Manteca, Calif. He is married and has three children. Debra Peters born Jan. 30, 1957, graduated from Delmont High School and married Tom Goehring. They have two children, Nicolas and Heather and live on a farm near Delmont. Lori Peters born March 16, 1960, and graduated from Delmont High School. Lori lives in Mitchell, S.D., with her son, Jeremy, and works for a Day Care Center. Donald Peters born April 15, 1927, graduated from Delmont High School and from the Springfield Teachers' College. On Nov. 5, 1949, he married Helen Brown. He taught 24 years at various Indian schools in South Dakota and in Iowa. He has retired from civil service and lives in Mobridge, S.D., and is a part time aid in a nursing home. Donald served in the navy during World War II, guarding prisoners of war at Guam. Helen died Jan. 30, 1981, and is buried at the Mobridge Cemetery. Their children: Neal Peters born Aug. 31, 1952, died September 1972, on his way home from Springfield, S.D., when he tried to avoid hitting a deer. He was buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Delmont. Claudia Peters born Feb. 16, 1951. She married Charles Campbell in Fort Hauchuca, Ariz., where they were stationed. They have three children and now live in Phoenix, Ariz. Keith Peters born Oct. 7, 1952. He was in the navy, married Debby Bickel, they had one daughter. Keith and Debby were teachers. Keith died in 1982, and is buried in the Mobridge Cemetery. Eric Peters born Nov. 2, 1954. Eric married Deanna Anderson, and they have one son. They live in Eagle Butte, S.D.. where they are school teachers. Hugh Peters born March 16, 1956. Hugh was a teacher also. He married June Ducheneaux. Hugh died in 1983, and is buried in Black Foot Cemetery, near Promise, S.D. June and their two sons live in Aberdeen, S.D. Andra Peters born Oct. 30, 1957, married Keith Jenkins, a gun smith. They live in Ellendale, N.D., and have a son. Valerie Peters born Feb. 16, 1965 is a student in Rapid City at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Gina Peters born Nov. 28, 1967, is a junior in Mobridge High School. Lucene Peters born Jan. 4, 1929, married Earl Vesper Oct. 8, 1953. They live in Seattle, Wash. Dale Peters born Oct. 10, 1930, graduated from Delmont High School, Dale served with the engineers in World War II and received a medal for keeping a road open under fire in Korea. He married Violet Ehresmann Nov. 27, 1954. They lived in Fort Wayne, Ind., where Dale received his degree in engineering. They live in Seattle, Wash., a few years and then moved to California. Dale was an engineer for the Paul Mason Winery of Modesto, Calif., and now is an engineer for the Hershey Chocolate Company in Oakdale, Calif. They live in Modesto, Calif. Their children: Kim Peters is married and lives in Tahoe, Calif. Robin Peters married Ed Morrison and lives in Santa Crusz, Calif., and they have two sons. Scott Peters lives in Modesto, Calif. Jason Peters is in high school in Modesto, Calif. Marjean Peters born Dec. 23, 1933, graduated from Delmont High School. She married Vernon Uecker, they farmed south of Delmont for eight years then moved to Manteca, Calif., where Vernon is a superintendent for a fertilizer plant. Their children: Wayne, Richard, Gary and Tim, are married and have families and live in Manteca where they manage and work for the Uecker Construction Company. Dean is married and has one daughter and lives in Ripon, Calif. Tammy Uecker is married to Arthur Tolbert, who works for the Uecker Construction Company, they have two sons. NaVonne Peters born Nov. 5, 1936, graduated from Delmont High School and married Robert DeGeest, and they were divorced. She remarried Dick Bovine, a naval enlistment officer. They live in Manteca, Calif. Their children: Ray DeGeest married Scott Bruce and they have two children, and live in Manteca, Calif. Kelly DeGeest married Ms. Tracy Mullis. They have two children and live in Concord, Calif. Gloria Peters born Feb. 3, 1940, graduated from Delmont High School. She lived in Seattle, Wash., and in Stockton, Calif. Gloria married Elmer Merkel on Oct. 8, 1976. They live in Yankton, S.D. Dennis Peters born July 1, 1943, and graduated from Delmont High School. He served in the U.S.A. Fleet Marine Force in Okinawa. Dennis graduated with a degree in carpentry from Springfield College. He married Dianna Ulmer, born March 11, 1948, she graduated from Delmont High School, and she also attended two years at South Dakota State College. Dennis is a carpenter, runs in marathons and goes duck hunting. Dianna is taking computer classes. They have one daughter, Jennifer, and lives in San Jose, Calif. William (Bill) Peters born May 30, 1944, graduated from Delmont High School and attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology at Rapid City, S.D., in R.O.T.C. for two years. He worked in Seattle, Wash. Bill married Judy Stolz. Judy was born March 13, 1947. They live in Manteca, Calif. Bill is an electrician for a fertilizer plant in Manteca and Judy is head mechanic for Diamond Walnut Corporation at Stockton, Calif. They have two sons: Steven was a graduate of Arizona Institute of Drafting in 1984 and works in Concord, Calif., and Douglas is a high school student in Manteca. Henry and Lorraine Peters Family Henry and Lorraine (Fischer) Peters were united in marriage on May 8, 1947. They have devoted their lives to farming for the past 38 years; first farming seven miles south of Delmont and in 1971 they relocated to a farm two miles south of Delmont. In 1982 they built a new home in Delmont and reside there now. The Peters' were blessed with four children: Sandra (April 14, 1948), Sylvia (April 2, 1951), Sonia (Feb. 1, 1958), and Steven (Jan. 22, 1960). Henry and Lorraine Peters Randy and Syl Eitreim Sylvia Peters graduated from Delmont High School in 1969 and continued her college education in Sioux Falls. On April 10, 1981, she married Randy Eitreim of Brandon, S.D. Syl and Randy are employed and living in Sioux Falls, S.D. Sonia (Peters) Will and Clark Will were married on May 30, 1980. On Oct. 8, 1982 they were blessed with their first child, Angela Lynn. Clark, son of Oscar and Martha Will, has farmed in Delmont since graduating from Delmont High School. Sonia is employed as lab technician at St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston. In 1948 Clark and Sonia purchased the former Alton Goehring farm and reside there now. Sonia, Angela and Clark Will Steven, Carolyn and Ashley Peters On May 22, 1983, Steven Peters and Carolyn Shelman of Tyndall, S.D., were joined in marriage. They have one child Ashley Faye, born Aug. 9, 1984. Carolyn is a registered nurse at the Armour Hospital, and Steven is engaged in farming. Their farm is located two miles south of Delmont. Dennis Williams Family 1984. Left to right: Dennis, Kevin, Kurt, Kris, Sandra, Kam Dennis Williams (son of Lawrence and Agnes Williams) and Sandra (Peters) Williams, daughter of Henry and Lorraine Peters were united in marriage on Sept. 28, 1968. Both graduated from Delmont High School. They have resided in Yankton since their marriage. Dennis is in the construction business and Sandra works for Stewarts Hairstyling Salon. They have four children: Kevin (Nov. 2, 1969), Kurtis (Feb. 19, 1972), Krischel (Dec. 18, 1974), and Kameron (Feb. 23, 1977). John C. and Salme Peters Family John Christian Peters, son of John Henry Peters and Louise Hampel, was born July 16, 1895 in Buenavista County, Iowa. He married Salme Uttecht Feb. 15, 1920 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, south Delmont. Salme was born Jan. 15, 1896 at Jaratina Besrabian, Russia. She came to this country in 1902. John Christian and Salme farmed south of Delmont and later moved to the Onion house which is now the Clothes Horse. They remained there for about ten years until they moved to the Good Samaritan home in Wagner. They are buried at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery north of Delmont. Their seven children are Irene, Cora, Alice, Elmer, Wilbert, Velda and Leonard. Wallace Dean and Ileen Peters Family Wallace Dean Peters was born on Dec. 12, 1924, to Gustav and Lena Peters nee Gremmert in Delmont, S.D. He spent his early years in Delmont. He served for two and one-half years in the 1st Calvary during World War II in the Pacific arena. Wallace received the Purple Heart award as he was wounded in action in Manila in the Philippines. On March 7, 1948, he married Ileen Mae Geuther of rural Delmont. Ileen was born to Anna and Raymond Geuther on Nov. 28, 1929, southwest of Delmont. Wallace Peters Family. Back, left to right: David and Julie Brenner, Francine and Kenneth Kocmick, Grandma Lena Peters, Susan and Bryan Bietz, Richard and Mae Gunnare. Sitting: Ileen Peters holding Jon Brenner, Jody Brenner, Wallace Peters holding Anita Gunnare Wallace and Ileen have lived for 37 years in Delmont and may live in one of the oldest homes in Delmont. Their home used to be Chris Breitbach's cream station which was moved from Main Street to its' present location, two blocks south of the post office. Wallace built on several times to his home as his family grew. Wallace has been a sheet metal worker for 29 years and spent a lot of his life away from home to be at his work. Wallace can also be found fishing which he enjoys very much, if he isn't fishing he is fixing someone's furnace or plumbing problems. Ileen has worked for several businessmen on Main Street serving some of the finest people in South Dakota. Wallace and Ileen raised four daughters: Mae Dean now Mrs. Richard Gunnare Jr., of Delmont, Julie Ann now Mrs. David Brenner of Delmont, Francine Gay now Mrs. Kenneth Kocmick of Parker, S.D., and Susan Marie now Mrs. Bryan Bietz of Gillette, Wyo. They also at this time of writing have five grandchildren: Anita and Brittany Gunnare, Jody and John Brenner, and Megan Bietz. Brittany Gunnare, daughter of Dick and Mae Gunnare Mae was born Oct. 2, 1954, and graduated from Delmont High School and Huron College. On May 15, 1976, she married Richard (Dick) Gunnare Jr., of rural Delmont. Mae and Dick have two daughters, Anita and Brittany. Dick farms southwest of Delmont and Mae is a Social Services Supervisor for the State of South Dakota at Lake Andes, S.D. Julie was born June 24, 1957, and graduated from Delmont High School. She married David E. Brenner of rural Delmont. David and Julie farm northwest of Delmont and Julie also is a bartender at the Packer Lanes in Armour, S.D. Julie also bakes and decorates cakes. They have two children, Jody and John. Francine was born July 24, 1959, and also graduated from Delmont High School and Nettleton College. Francine married Kenneth Kocmick of Parkston, S.D., and presently lives in Parker, S.D., where Ken is employed as a city lineman. Megan Mae Bietz, 15 1/2 months old Susan was born Nov. 15, 1961, and also graduated from Delmont High School. Susan married Bryan Bietz of Gillette, Wyo., formerly of Delmont. Susan and Bryan have one daughter, Megan Mae. They live at Gillette, Wyo., where Bryan is employed as a mechanic at Wyodak Coal Mine. Wallace and Ileen plan to retire to Delmont, but don't plan on seeing them on weekends or when the fish are biting. Pete and Caroline Peterson Caroline Peterson was born Sept. 17, 1898 in Norway to Kolben and Ragenhild Tindeland. She came to the United States at the age of 15. Pete Peterson was born in Moi Ranen, Norway, May 28, 1896. He came to America with his parents in 1903 and grew to manhood on a farm near Niobrara, Neb. At the age of 21 years, he joined the army and served two years in World War I. After service, Pete spent the past 40 years farming in the Wagner community with his wife Caroline. Harry R. Pope Born on the family farm in Douglas County, Nov. 6, 1910, Harry was the fifth child in the family of four boys and two girls. All of his school years were in the same country school in Douglas County. After school choose farming as his life work. Farming with horses brought him great pleasure, but the horses were soon replaced with a tractor. In 1935 Harry Pope and Una Haltan were married, continued farm life. There are two children: Elenar and Dennis. Pope Home Harry farmed most of his life in Douglas County. Greatest change in farm life was the REA. After retirement he still lived on the farm for a number of years. He now lives in Armour. Una Holton Pope Una Holton was born in Charles Mix County at the family farm. She was the youngest of eight children. All the grammar school years were at Choteau Creek No. 2 country school. This was a large spacious school where the children enjoyed both the big building and large playground. High school was attended in Delmont Public School. After marriage to Harry Pope she joined him in farming as that was his life's work. Baking bread, making soap were two of her favorite jobs. There were always cows to milk, so ice cream was the favorite dessert. Winter evenings were never long enough to spend with the family, to knit, crochet and all kinds of sewing. R. Frank Powers Family (Jubilee Book 1961) by Mrs. Chester Jurrens and Mrs. Ed Kapfenstein Our father, R. F. Powers, was born in March, 1871, near Sibley, Iowa, of German-Welch descent. At the age of 12, he learned to knit mittens, socks, and sweaters for his 12 brothers and sisters. He later attended school in South Dakota. At the age of 18, he went to Sioux Falls to take tests and obtained a permit to teach school. He taught in a country school near Witten, boarding with a German family. Here he learned to speak some German in order to carry on conversations with the older folks, who spoke little English. He also taught a school near Parkston, boarding with the Tiede family. Later, he taught the school known as the Christ Otto School, near Oak Hollow. Many days he walked to school as the snow was too deep to ride his horse. He helped build the railroad between Tabor and Yankton, S.D. He also worked as a farmhand in Nebraska. Being young and adventurous, he wanted to see more of the country. He and his brother, George, went on a trip, riding horseback through the country. They stopped overnight at an Indian home and were invited to have supper with them. The supper consisted of meat and some very delicious smelling soup. They learned later that it was "dog soup." During their travels they often had no place to sleep, except on the ground. Many times they woke up to find snow covering their sleeping blankets. At one time our father and his two brothers, had a truck garden across the Missouri River, near Ft. Randall. They sold fresh vegetables to the army post near by, delivering them by horses and wagon. The post had a library and was a meeting place for the settlers. This was a time of uneasiness among the Indians. General Custer was after Sitting Bull, trying to send him and his people to the reservation. Many of the white settlers left, often leaving at night. It was about this time that an Indian captured by the army was shot by a soldier as he was being removed from a tent in which he was held prisoner. This caused a great deal of concern for everyone as it led to an Indian uprising. General Custer, newly come to this Indian territory and incensed with the idea of crushing it, pushed a fight with them which led to a massacre. Father and his brothers decided to take up homesteading. The two brothers went on to White River, S.D. Will made his home there while George went on to Oacoma, where he took up ranching. Father's first home, ten miles south of Delmont, was made of mud and built in the shape of a cross. He took out a claim and proved on it, plowing up the sod for crops and putting up the necessary buildings to show that he intended to live there. With the help of his neighbors, he obtained seed and planted his crops. In 1895, he married Mary Willie. This union was blessed with four boys and one girl. They suffered many hardships, as did all the settlers. They were plagued with sickness, death, grasshoppers, prairie fires and droughts. Many people died of epidemics during the years that followed. The only daughter also lost her life. After the last son was born, his wife died, leaving him with four small boys. He left the younger boys with close neighbors for a time. Once again, Father knew death when he lost the two younger boys with pneumonia. The income from the crops was small, so once again Father turned to teaching. He taught seven miles southwest of Tripp, riding horseback the six and one-half miles every day. He worked after school and on weekends to keep his farming going. He also helped some of his neighbors to break up land. Father met our mother, Flora Marvin, at the Jefferson Matheson home. They were married in 1905. Two boys and two girls were born to them. Father continued to farm and often traded work with his neighbors. He enjoyed working with people and made friends wherever he went. During those years few farmers owned threshing rigs, so groups of farmers would form what they called a threshing ring. The big machines would go through the country. threshing the stacks of bundles that the farmers had put up earlier. We don't recall how our father first cut his own grain but the oldest brother, at the age of 12, would relieve father and run the 12 ft. binder for a time. This was the 12 ft. pushtype binder to which eight horses were hitched behind the main part. Four were tied to the long iron pipe, while the other four were free to swing out at the corners to turn the binder. The driver stood on a platform behind the horses and manipulated the levers and turned. August and Ida Pullman Family (Jubilee Book 1961) The August Pullman family spent a good many years in Douglas County after 1898, helping to build it up in more ways than one - that of town, church and community. They lived in Armour and Delmont before moving to the sand-pit farm four miles south of Delmont. The 1907 copies of the Delmont Record show a number of ads mentioning August's name, as he operated the city dray line. Besides being fire chief he also moved houses for Armour and Delmont people. Mrs. Pullman was a Kretschmer, and was only six years old when her folks came from Germany. Her father was a shoemaker by trade. Every so often it was necessary for him to walk from Washington Township near Hillside to Yankton, to carry home the leather on his back to be used for shoes. It took him a week to make the round trip and he would often sleep near a straw or hay stack along the way. Sometimes he would stop at a farm home to get a meal there. Frank Kretschmer did some farming, but did not have his own machinery those first years, so he would borrow from the neighbors. This meant Marie's mother would have to go and take care of their children to pay for it, at the rate of 50 cents a week. The girls, Ida and Bertha, would tell how they walked three miles to church, barefooted. They would carry their shoes, and when near the church, would put them on. This helped keep the shoes from wearing out. There were times when the girls were so hungry they cried for a piece of bread. Later on it was their job to herd a few cows. This provided a good satisfier when they got hungry or thirsty. A neighbor living not far from them was Paul Herbst. Ida married August Pullman and their children were Marie, Louise and Willie. While living in Armour Mrs. Pullman carried mail from Armour to Hillside and possibly even to Mitchell. On these trips she would have to take her little daughter, Marie, along. After leaving Delmont, the family moved to the farm south of town in 1909, following the terrible hail storm. From this place, some little sand had been gotten before they came, but August had wagon-loads hauled to town to be loaded into railroad cars for shipment. In 1920 they sold out to the Albert Hieb family and moved to Sacramento, Calif., where they spent the rest of their lives, and remained active in church work and gardening. Ripe figs from their trees were a treat. Bill and Nola Redd Family Bill and Nola Redd started out back on Jan. 1, 1960 in the office of Guillermo Lopez Castro, Attorney at Law, Tijuana, Mexico. A week later we were married again by the navy chaplain, in the eyes of God, on Jan. 8, 1960 at the Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif. Nola and Bill Redd Family. Left to right: Scott, his wife, Lisa, Nola, Bill, Mike To this union of William Edward Redd (Feb. 16, 1938) and Nola Jean Grosz (Sept. 9, 1939) were born two sons: Michael John (Oct. 27, 1960) and Scott William (June 28, 1962). Bill was a career navy man, attaining the rate of Chief Radioman, Submariner. He retired in August, 1977 after 20 years of service. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in May, 1983. Nola graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in May, 1980. We presently live in Mechanicsburg, Pa., where Bill works as an analyst engineer for Essex Corporation, Harrisburg facility, and Nola is a substitute teacher in the Cumberland Valley School District. Scott married Lisa Gau of Lake Andes on July 21, 1984. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in May, 1985. Mike graduated from USD/Springfield in May of 1980 and works for Aunt Janny at the gravel pit and also runs Redd's Auto Body. Both reside in Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reinfeld Couple Honored on 45th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reinfeld were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary Thursday, Dec. 7 in the Zion Lutheran Church basement. A short talk was given by Rev. Wild. The master of ceremonies was Phil Rohlck. The evening was spent in singing and visiting. The main table was centered with a three-tiered cake. A delicious lunch was served to the 150 guests that were present. Many beautiful gifts were received. The out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Courier, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rothenberger, Mrs. Triebwasser and Mike all of Mitchell. The guests departed wishing them many more anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reinfeld had a happy wedded life the first part of their matrimonial journey, later to endure crosses and troubles. After their children grew up to womanhood and manhood, some young men wandered over to their home and Mr. Leon Jerke was the first one to take their daughter Elsie from them to be his wife, some 16 years ago. Two years later a chubby handsome young blond he-man comes along and takes their daughter Alma to be his wife. This was Louis Bogenhagen. Two years after Louie had taken their last daughter away, Ted gets the idea his mother is lonesome without any girls around the place, so he goes over to Blume's and marries Bernice and brings her home. Wonder who was the most lonesome - he or his mother? Mr. Fred Reinfeld and Miss Paulina Grosz were united in marriage 45 years ago on Thursday Dec. 7, 1905, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church some seven miles north of Delmont by Pastor Goeken. The bride-to-be had chosen for her bridesmaid and groomsmen as follows: Wm. Schroeder and Miss Millie Reinfeld, now Mrs. Schroeder; Fred Stolp and Miss Mary Reinfeld, now Mrs. Arionous; Gottlieb Lang and Miss Magdelina Brenner; now Mrs. Rothenberger; Wm. Reinfeld and Miss Minnie Schulke, now Mrs. Golotta; Emmanuel Hehn and Miss Lydia Hartman, now Mrs. Laib. Mr. Wm. Schroeder is the only one of the bridal party who is deceased. After the wedding ceremony at the church and as they were homeward bound, some of the drivers for the bridal party thought they should get home before the bride and groom, so the merry chase was on, but Adam Grosz, driver for the bride and groom and their first attendants Wm. Schroeder and Millie Reinfeld could not resist the temptation, so they galloped their horses the rest of the way home to be there first and succeeded, the rest of the bridal party following. The drivers were Adam Grosz, Henry Reinfeld, John Laib, John Welk, and John Grosz Jr. Mr. John Welk had set out days before on horse-back to deliver personal invitations, as was the custom at that time. At each place the invited guests presented him with a ribbon, and the ribbons were used on the wedding day to beautify the horses and buggy in which the bride and groom rode. The wedding day was fair, but a light snow had fallen earlier, enough to cover the ground in most places. An incident was told that while they were at the supper table partaking of plenty food, Mr. John Grosz slipped under the table and crawled to where the bride was and took away one of her slippers. The bride was afraid to say something, so she just clenched her groom's hand tightly, and he wondered just what had happened. She had paid $1.25 for that pair of slippers, and it cost the groomsmen a nice sum of money to redeem the slipper for the amount of $18.00. When her slipper had been given back to her and laughter and talking had quieted down and all seemed peaceful again, John Grosz, being full of pranks, stole the groom's cap and the groomsmen paid $5.00 to redeem the cap. Frederick Jr. and Pauline Reinfeld Family Fred was born near Marion, S.D., to Mr. and Mrs. Frederich Reinfeld Sr., on Dec. 2, 1882. Fred and Elizabeth Reinfeld Sr. Reinfeld Farm Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reinfeld Sr., sponsors of Fred Kaufman, 1902 The Reinfeld family moved to a farm northwest of Delmont in 1902. Pauline (nee Grosz) was born near Delmont to Mr. And Mrs. Martin Grosz. Fred and Pauline were married Dec. 7, 1905. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 7, 1955. They lived on the farm until 1950, then they purchased the home of Mrs. Christina Deibner and moved to Delmont. Pauline died Jan. 15, 1958, and Fred died March 20, 1962. Fred Reinfeld Jr. Family 1943. Alma, Ted, Elsie, Fred and Pauline Children born to this union were: Alma Bogenhagen, Delmont; Ted Reinfeld (deceased); Elsie Gutgesell, Watertown. Alma married Louie Bogenhagen on May 29, 1937. Their children are: Baby, born June 14, 1941 (deceased); Audrey (Mrs. Wm. Sayles, Rapid City), her children - Noel, born April 27, 1972; Chad, born Feb. 28, 1974; Nicole, born Feb. 16, 1982. Ella Mae (Mrs. Douglas Goehring, Rapid City), her children - Cory, born March 2, 1973; Cary, born Feb. 16, 1974; Catherine, born June 28, 1981. Ted, born Aug. 17, 1915, died Sept. 13, 1965. Married Bernice Blume, June 23, 1937. Their children are: Betty Reinfeld Hoffman (divorced), born May 10, 1938 married D. Hoffman. Her children are - Danial James, born Sept. 9, died Sept. 13, 1985; Tanya Ann, born March 28, 1967. Fred A., born Dec. 2, 1940, married Paula Roberts on Nov. 20, 1965. Their children are - Tracy Lee, born March 3, 1970; James, born June 6, 1971; Scott, born Dec. 29, 1974; Tony, born March 17, 1979. Judy Reinfeld Bietz, born Nov. 16, 1944; married Ervin Bietz. Their children are Wanda Ray (Bietz) Weber, born Dec. 11, 1961; Wayne Ervin, born May 19, 1964; Wade, born May 26, 1968; Wynell, born Jan. 21, 1970; and Billy, born April 10, 1971. Wanda is married to Jerry Weber and they have two sons: Gavin, born Aug. 24, 1983; and Jordan born in September 1985. Wayne married Jackie Reiner June 2, 1984. Ted and Bernice Reinfeld, June 23, 1937 (marriage) Ted Reinfeld Family about 1958. Back: Betty (Hoffman), Fred, Judith (Bietz). Front: Ted and Bernice Elsie (Reinfeld) Jerke, born July 22, 1917, married Leon Jerke Oct. 20, 1935. Leon died Jan. 22, 1962. Married Elmer Gutgesell, born Aug. 9, 1914, died March 26, 1985. Children are - Marlyn Jerke, born Nov. 16, 1937, married Lois. Their children are - Teresa LeAnn, born June 22, 1965; Michael David, born March 23, 1967. Ellen (Jerke) Herman, born July 30, 1939, married Howard Hermans (divorced). Children are - Bradley David, born Dec. 18, 1960; Jason Lee, born July 12, 1970; Todd Allen, born April 11, 1974. Robert Jerke, born April 12, 1944, married. Children - Scott David, born Nov. 30, 1971; (Stepchildren) Cheryl Linn Jones, born Oct. 1, 1960, Robert Laverne, born Nov. 17, 1962. Great-grandchild: Michelle Lynne, born Dec. 30, 1983. Robert and Irma Repp Family Irma E. Williams was born on March 19, 1926 in Delmont to James G. and Minnie (Timm) Williams. She attended Lutheran Parochial School, and graduated from high school in 1933. In 1934 she entered the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa, receiving her diploma in 1937. Irene Peters, Irma and Edith Williams On Sept. 21, 1944, she was united in marriage to Robert W. Repp at Rapid City, S.D., where Robert was a gunnery instructor at Ellsworth Air Force Base. They had one daughter, Barbara K. born July 6, 1945, who is now married to Paul Adams, a banker, and living in Lewisville, Texas. Irma is retired and living in Delmont. (See James Williams history.) History of the Robinault's Tribe Between the years of 1823 and 1830, the family migrated to America from the small country of Alsace-Lorraine, now Hautrhin, formerly an imperial territory of the German empire, but since the Peace of Versailles, a province of France. Alsace includes the west half of the Rhine Valley and east half of the Vosges Mts. During the Thirty Years' War, it was restored to France, but was lost again to Germany in 1870. Germany again took Alsace in 1937, by placing their troops in forbidden territory. There have been many conflicts among the different branches of the relatives in regard to their nationality. As the records so far reveal, Jeremiah was the only child born in Alsace-Lorraine and in the nationality of the same he was listed as a Frenchman and nationality of a German was false. The German that he spoke was purely incidently toward the border country of Germany and since Pennsylvania was mostly of the Pennsylvanis race, he of course spoke their native tongue instead of his own language the French. He could also speak French fluently. Another conflict was in the spelling of the name, until I am convinced that none of to whom I wrote have the name spelled correctly or either have I. The German race of people spell the name Robbennolt and Robenolt, while the French race of people give instead Robinault, Robinau and again Robbinnette. Finding these are all the same tribe of people. Jeremiah came to America with his parents and an uncle by the name of Jack, settling near Titesville, Pa., in Crawford County. Jack the uncle was half Irish his mother being an Irish woman. To my records, the graves of Jermiah's parents could be found in the vicinity of Meadville, Pa. The three sons, Jeremiah, Daniel and George fought for the northern army in time of the Civil War. There are no records of Kate or Barbara Robinault, who married men by the names of Briggs and Conrad respectively. OBITUARY Andrew Jackson Robbinault was born Dec. 22, 1860 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. His father Jeremiah Robbinault was of Pennsylvania Dutch stock, and was a pioneer of western Nebraska. The mother, Margret Gillespie was of Irish parentage. Mr. Robbinault at the age of six or seven came west with his parents located in Crawford County, Iowa where they were among the earliest settlers on a farm three miles from Denison, Iowa. Always used to hard work, he remained with his father until he was 26. Andrew J. Robbinault was married at Brewster, Neb., March 31, 1887 to Miss Ella A. Golson who was reared in southern Nebraska. She was the daughter of J. C. Golson and Della (Trainer) Golson, pioneers of Blaine County, Neb., where they settled in 1884. This was the first wedding after Blaine County was organized. Mr. and Mrs. Robbinault have two children, Margret A. now Mrs. Porter C. Riggs of Dunning and a son, Joseph W. who is still at home. Mr. Robbinault and one brother came to Nebraska in 1883 and homesteaded at Little Wild Horseshoe Flatts, later called Edyth Valley. They drove through from Iowa with team and covered wagon and were two months on the road, doing some carpenter work at Cedar Rapids, Neb. They were joined by their father later in the fall, who also made the trip by covered wagon. The nearest railroad town was North Loup, 85 miles away and all supplies were hauled from this place. When Blaine County was organized Mr. Robbinault was elected the first sheriff of the county and was widely known as the "boy sheriff." He, with his brother as deputy, captured the notorious criminal Yocham. Since those days Mr. Robbinault has participated in political affairs holding various positions with honor to his community and credit to himself. He has been a constable, a justice of peace, a U.S. mail carrier for four years and was connected with the Pinkerton Detective Association for several years, working part of this time with William Clover, a government secret service man. Mr. and Mrs. Robbinault's first ranch was ten miles from Brewster, where they lived until proving upon their land in 1893. They then went to California, locating 22 miles from Los Angeles, living there 14 months. From there they went to Dickinson, Texas, where they remained a year, thence to Houston, where they lived six months, and then returned to Blaine County where they resided ever since. They have passed through many trying ordeals among them the destructive fire which burned them out in 1893 and later when their home burned in Dunning in 1922. However, in spite of the many setbacks they have constantly made headway and hold a prominent and influential place in affairs of their county and are looked upon as one of the most respected of the well thought of old timers. Mr. Robbinault has not been well or strong since he had the flu, followed by a stroke several years ago and has had a lot of sickness every winter since. He has always been taken care of by his faithful and loving wife and she did all that loving hands and heart could do, always in a cheerful and uncomplaining manner. His final illness started last Sunday morning with what appeared to be a light stroke and heart attack and has been unable to be up since that time. The doctor was summoned and it was thought that he would be all right but the end came rather unexpectedly at four-thirty Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 1911 at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 22 days. Mr. Robbinault was a member of the A.O.U.W. Lodge at Brewster and the Modern Woodman of America of Broken Bow. He leaves to mourn his passing, his faithful and loving wife, Mrs. Ella Robbinault; one daughter, Mrs. Della Riggs of Dunning, one son, Joseph, three grandsons, one brother, Henry Robbinault of Taft, Calif., two nephews and one niece besides a host of friends. One brother, Robert and one sister, Sarah Jane, also his mother and father preceded him in death. Arthur and Dora Robbennolt Family The Robbennolt family originally came from Alsac-Lorraine to Pennsylvania, then to Iowa. Arthur Robbennolt moved to Delmont, S.D., with his parents on April 22, 1892. They lived on a farm two and one-half miles east and one mile north of Delmont. They came here in a covered wagon. In May of 1895 his parents filed claim on a homestead in Charles Mix County, six miles southwest of Delmont. It was here Arthur spent his days growing up. Art and Dora Robbennolt On Feb. 13, 1917 Arthur married the neighbor girl, Dora Halter, at Wagner, S.D. They lived on a farm near Armour and then moved to a farm near Delmont, the last being the George Ray farm which was recently owned and lived on by Henry and Martha Struck. From this farm they moved to Delmont in 1934. There Art worked as city drayman. Later he worked as city policeman and later was a deputy sheriff for Douglas County. Dora spent much of her time with Dr. Case, bringing babies into the world. She had seven of her own. Dora spent many hours as a cook in a cafe at Armour and one at Mitchell. Art and Dora ran a cafe in Delmont for awhile. She was also head cook at the Delmont school for a few years. Art and Dora raised seven children of their own, three boys and four girls. Joe, the oldest, went to Chicago to work and there he met and married Marie Schwetzler. Joe worked at a sheet-metal work. He moved back to Delmont to run a sheet metal shop of his own for awhile. Later he moved to Mitchell where he continued to work sheet-metal. Joe and Marie raised eight children. Joe passed away with a heart attack Dec. 27, 1982. Children of Art and Dora Robbennolt. Back: Joe, Cliff, Bob. Front: Berniece, Georgia, Bonnie, Clarice The second child was Bernice. She became a teacher, teaching in Douglas County until she and her husband, Gale Schroder and son Frank moved to the Black Hills at Custer. There she continued to teach. After 33 years of teaching she retired. Gale had worked in the U.S. Forest Service after leaving the farm near Delmont. After having several heart attacks, the U.S. Government retired him. Gale and Bernice now live in Custer. Their son, Frank served in the army in Vietnam and now lives in Newcastle, Wyo., where he is a mechanic for Updike Oil Co. Clifford was next in line. He married Mildred Williams and they had three children. They made their home in California. There were two more children born in Cliff's second marriage. He passed away in 1972. He was a truck driver at the time of his death. Georgia was fourth in line in the family. She went to Chicago to work for awhile, ending up in Phoenix, Ariz., where she met and married Thomas M. Graves. They had three children. Georgia works as a secretary in the main office of the Presbyterian Synod in Phoenix. Her husband Tom, has retired from his work as a mechanic. Robert (Bob) arrived on Christmas Eve at the Robbennolt home. He spent most of his life as a truck driver. He is married to Helen Young and lives in Houston, Texas. Helen works as a computer operator. Bob is retired. He had a serious truck accident several years ago and was disabled. In February of 1984 he had a triple by-pass heart surgery. He is doing quite well now. There were eight children born to this family. Bonnie was the next Robbennolt baby. She grew up in Delmont, becoming a beauty operator at Wagner. There she met and married Donald Novak. They had five children, the last two being twin girls. Bonny worked as a beauty operator several years. Now she works as a teacher's aid in the Wagner schools. Don Works for the Public Utilities at Wagner. Clarice was the last child born in the family. She married Chester Williams and they lived on a farm south of Delmont. Four children were born to this family, the youngest son, Aaron, died after living only one day. He was buried at Delmont. Clarice and family moved to Phoenix, Ariz., for awhile, then moved to the Black Hills where Chet worked in the U.S. Forest Service retiring in 1984. Clarice worked a number of years for the Piggly Wiggly Store. She was the produce manager. They are now living in Hot Springs, S.D. Their oldest daughter, Susie Turnbull, is an artist, their daughter Bonnie works as a teacher's aid and son, Steve works at a bread company in Rapid City. The four Robbennolt girls all graduated from Delmont High School and the three boys all served in the U.S. Army. Art died in 1960 at Delmont, Dora died in 1974 at Hot Springs, S.D. Both of them are buried in the Delmont Cemetery where Art's parents and sister, Winifred, are also buried. Cleora Inza Robbennolt Family Cleora Inza (1896-1969) married Fred Baker at Armour, S.D., May 27, 1915. They lived on a farm southwest of Delmont and near Armour, S.D. Her nickname was "Cleo," Fred moved to California in 1936 and Cleo remained at Armour and raised their children. Children: Gilbert Melvin, born Nov. 18, 1915; Evelyn, born Feb. 2, 1918; Fred Burton, born April 7, 1920, died 1944; Mildred, born Oct. 28, 1921; Dean Curtis, born June 12, 1924. Ray Marshall Robbennolt Family Ray Marshall (1900- ), married Leona Jorgensen, Aug. 21, 1931 at Canton, S.D. She was born Aug. 24, 1911 and died Sept. 23, 1937. They lived on a farm southwest of Delmont, S.D. Children are: Constance June, born Nov. 18, 1932; Wayne and Warren (twins), born April 27, 1935. Ray moved to Donna, Texas and married Lupe Achea-Eva from Renosa and Guadalajara, Mexico. Their son Ray Edward was born Oct. 13, 1960. William and Elizabeth Robbennolt Family Albert Robbennolt was born at Titusville, Pa., Oct. 10, 1862 and came to Troy Mills, Iowa then moved to Dennison, Iowa. He married Elizabeth Keller Dec. 30, 1882 at Marion, Iowa. They lived at Troy Mills, Iowa on the Sagre Wilde farm where they both worked for Mr. Wilde. They moved to Dennison, Iowa and lived on a farm. They moved from Dennison to Delmont, S.D., and arrived there the 22nd of April, 1892, to a farm two and one-half miles east and one mile north of Delmont (via covered wagon). They filed on a homestead in Charles Mix County in May, 1895, six miles south of Delmont. Horse powered threshing machine near Delmont, S.D., 1890. Machine was owned by Albert Robbennolt who is seated on the machine Children: Jesse Hubert, born Nov. 23, 1885; Edna Gertrude, born Dec. 8, 1887; Eugene Arthur, born Nov. 15, 1889; Grace Winnifred, born Aug. 15, 1893; Baby (no name), born Dec. 3, 1898, died Dec. 15, 1898; Ray Marshall, born Sept. 12, 1900; John Henry Freeman, born April 16, 1903; Cleora Inza, born May 27, 1896; Hannah Arabella, born Dec. 12, 1906. Winnifred Robbennolt Winnifred Robbennolt (1893-1984) never married. She taught school from 1917 to 1966 in such areas as rural Delmont, S.D.. Delmont Public School, Bonesteel, S.D., Indian School near Parmelee and St. Francis Mission, S.D., and moved to the Mogck Rest Home in Mitchell, S.D., in about 1980. Charles F. and Mary Rose Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Charles F. Rose came from Iowa during the hard times of 1894, and resided on a farm with his mother. The farm is now known as the Otto Schmidt farm. When the reservation opened he settled on a homestead and proved up on it. He lived there until 1902. In 1900, Mr. Ross married Miss Mary Wheaton, who was one of the early settlers of this territory. To this couple were born two boys and two girls. Mr. Rose died April 27, 1933, at the age of 62. Rev. Jean E. Rosewall. Pastor Bethany Reformed United Church of Christ (written in February 1985) Jean Rosewall is a relative new comer to the town of Delmont, having been called to serve the Bethany Church starting in February 1983. The church, however, has a long claim to the town's history. It is also observing 100 years in 1986. There have been 12 pastors serving people related to Bethany since 1886. Another pastor served an even earlier group starting in 1873. Rev. Jean Elizabeth Rosewall, 1985 Rev. Jean is of a line of descendants that came seeking religious freedom and freedom for self-determination. She is a twelfth generation direct descendant of Robert Cushman the pilgrim and Mary Allerton, his daughter-in-law of 11 generations back. Mary was the youngest passenger on the Mayflower and part of the pilgrim colony that settled at Plymouth. Cushman was instrumental in obtaining the land grant permission which permitted the colony to exist. This in turn helped to form the foundation of this land we so enjoy. On the other side of her family, her grandfather Rosewall came from Cornwall, England in search of work and freedom much as all who came in the 1800's were seeking. All through the early generations of her family there were ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jean was born to Dorothy (Cushman) and James Louis Rosewall on Nov, 26, 1935 in Eugene, Ore. Two weeks later she went from her grandmother's in Eugene (by train) to the family home in Enterprise, Ore., Wallowa County, where her parent's have lived the whole of their 55 years of marriage. Her father, Jim was reared in Lexington, Mo.. and her mother Dorothy was reared in Jefferson County (near Hebron) Wisconsin. Her Uncle Leland (age 91) still lives on the family dairy farm. In preparation for her life work, Jean attended college at the University of Oregon, and Eastern Oregon State College where she graduated with a degree in elementary education. She also attended Emanuel School of Nursing but did not complete that program, instead she began her preparation for the ministry. In 1969 she graduated from Lancaster Theological Seminary (Reformed) United Church of Christ and was ordained at Bausman Memorial (Evangelical and Reformed) UCC in Wyomissing, Pa. Since that time and prior to coming to Delmont, she served churches in Maine; Rochester, N.Y.; and Ipswich, S.D. Since coming to Delmont, Rev. Jean's work has involved serving Bethany UCC and its sister church, Pilgrim (German Congregational) UCC of Tripp. Work on the Centennial History Book Committee has been fun and a means to get to know many more of the community. Other activities have included the Community Club, Community Club Boosters, (both of Delmont), bowling - ladies' night league, and ladies' night golf. Following the school sports is another of the winter enjoyments. May the town of Delmont be blessed with many more years and may it regain the energies of its pioneering ancestors. Jacob A. and Emma Rovaart Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Jacob A. Rovaart was a dealer in general merchandise at Delmont, Douglas County. Born in Iowa in 1862, the son of James and Mary Rovaart, natives of Holland, he was the eldest of nine children. He was educated in the common schools of his native Iowa. In 1885, he purchased a photograph gallery at Prairie City, Iowa, and engaged in business until 1892 when he moved to Delmont and soon thereafter started a store. In October, 1889, he married Miss Emma Wilson. They are the parents of two children, Elva L. and a child who died in infancy. John and Martha Ruff Family John Ruff was born in Neuberg, Russia on Nov. 2, 1870 and Kathrine Eberle was born in Grosliebental, Russia, Jan. 4, 1876. John and Katherine Eberle were married Jan. 4, 1900 while still in Russia, and had six children, born in Russia: Molly, Christina, Minnie, Katie, Martha, and Elsie. In March of 1909 they came to America on a ship called the "3 Star" and landed at St. John, N.Y. Taken in Russia beside the John Ruff home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ruffs part family. Molly (Mrs. Christ Welk) by the window; Mr. and Mrs. John Ruff and Christina (Mrs. Ed Semmler) on right of her mother; Martha (Mrs. Em Bitterman) on her mothers lap; Minnie (Mrs. Em. Schlenker) beside her dad and Katie (Mrs. Ed Hartman) sitting on the little chair, taken in 1907 John Ruff family in America, April 17, 1943. Left to right: Martha (Mrs. Em. Bitterman), Elsie (Mrs. John Dejong), Emily (Mrs. Dan Hartman), Mollie (Mrs. Christ Welk), Christina (Mrs. Ed Semmler), Katie (Mrs. Ed Hartman), Minnie (Mrs. Em. Schlenker), Dad (John Ruff), Adella (Mrs. Frank DeVrise), Walter, Annetta (Mrs. Wally Popken, and Ma (Mrs. Katie Eberle Ruff) From there they came on the train to Tripp, S.D., and stayed at Kathrine's folks, the Gottliebe Eberle's for awhile until they had rented a farm. The farm was rented from Mike Goehring Sr.. where they lived northeast of Delmont for six years. They milked cows, raised chickens and hogs. John worked for the first year for John Bierwagen, walking to work three miles every Sunday afternoon and walked home again every Saturday night. While on this farm, two children were born: Erna and a son Waldemar. The son lived only one year. After the six years on the first farm, the Ruffs moved on the John Brost farm, three miles north of Delmont to farm. Donald Schelske now owns this place. While there, Adella and Anetta were born. The Ruffs lived on the Brost farm for six years, then in 1921 they had a farm sale and moved to Delmont, and in 1922 a son was born: Walter. John Ruff got the job of school janitor where he worked for the next 17 years. Kathrine died April 13, 1943 and John died March 26, 1956. (Kathrine, age 67 and John, age 85). Martha (Ruff) Bitterman was born in Grosliebnhall [Grossliebental], Russia Nov. 19, 1906 and came with her folks to America in March 1909. She married Em. Bitterman Jan. 10, 1926. Em. was born in Yankton County and at the age of two came with his folks to just south of Delmont and lived here the rest of his life. His parents were George and Elizabeth Kusler Bitterman, and his date of birth was Aug. 25, 1897. Em. And Martha have four children: Martha (born May 25, 1930, lived one hour); Donald (April 12, 1932- ); Delbert (July 31, 1936- ); Dale (April 8, 1947- ). Steven, Clara, Donald and Ronald Bitterman Delbert and Eilene Bitterman Family. Back, left to right: David, Donna, Douglas. Front, left to right: Delbert, Darold, Eilene Dale and Terri Bitterman, Stephanie age four, Richard age two Donald married Clara Berndt on Nov. 6, 1955, they have two boys: Steven (May 31, 1968 age 16 now) and Ronald (June 13, 1972 age 12 now). Delbert married Eileen Winckler on Oct. 1, 1967 and they have four children: David (June 15, 1968 age 16 now); Douglas (June 11, 1969 age 15 now); Donna (Aug. 5, 1970 age 14 now) and Darold (Aug. 13, 1971 age 13 now). Dale married Terri Honomichl Nov. 20, 1976, they have two children: Stephanie age four, born Dec. 11, 1980; and Richard, born Jan. 12, 1983. Martha has lived on the same farm for 58 years where Em. started in 1917 to farm. Her three sons all live within a mile of her (Don, one mile east, Dale, one-quarter mile south, and Del is on the same place, in a trailer house). All three brothers farm together yet each on their own farm. Their father, Em. Bitterman died Dec. 5, 1970 at the age of 73. (See Em. Bitterman history.) Marcia and Maureen Salkeld Marcia Salkeld is the youngest daughter of Fred and Lucille (Jones) Fink. She is a 1967 graduate of Delmont High and graduated from South Dakota State University in 1971 with a B.S. Degree in Sociology. She is currently working for the S.D. Department of Labor, Job Service Division, as the Job Corps Screener and Test Administrator. Marcia has one daughter named Maureen Ann Salkeld, born Dec. 24, 1972. They live at 1043 E. Ohio, Rapid City, S.D. (See Fred Fink history.) Marcia and Maureen Salkeld Johannas and Christiana Schaefer Family (This biography was taken from the Compendium of Biographies published in 1887, and owned by the C. C. Ewing Family.) Johannas Schaefer is one of the members of the firm of Schaefer & Schaefer, dealers in general merchandise at Delmont, Douglas County. Mr. Schaefer was born in Russia on the 28th of October, 1863, and is the son of John and Christiana (Klopfer) Schaefer, both natives of Germany. Mr. Schaefer came to the United States with his mother in 1874. He went directly to Dakota and settled in Yankton County. This was his home until 1879. In that year he removed to Hutchinson County, where he remained for six years, afterwards going over to Campbell County and securing a government claim. In 1887 Mr. Schaefer went into trade at Mound City, and at the same time secured a half interest in the Prairie Picayune, published by J. H. Kipp. This partnership lasted but one year, when Mr. Schaefer sold his share of the paper to Mr. Kipp and retired. He retained his business at Mound City, however, until 1892. He then disposed of that also, and removed to Delmont, where he established the present business during the same year. It has been successful and has enjoyed a steady growth each year since its inception. Mr. Schaefer is an honest, upright business man, and deservedly popular, for he has the knack of making and retaining friends. In 1887 he was elected as a county commissioner of Campbell County, and held this important office for two years. He was also postmaster at Mound City for the same length of time. Mr. Schaefer and Miss Christiana Baumann were married in Brown County, S.D., Nov. 18, 1890. Mrs. Schaefer was born in Russia in October, 1872, and is a daughter of Henry and Christiana (Ernst) Baumann. Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer are the parents of 11 children. Joseph and Margaretha Schaefer Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Joseph Schaefer was born June 4, 1853, in South Russia. At the age of 18 years he came to the United States and established residence in Illinois. In 1873, he came to Yankton County and settled on a farm near Utica. On Sept. 10, 1876, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaretha Schaefer. This union was blessed with ten children. In 1878, he and his wife moved onto a homestead three miles southwest of Tripp where they lived until 1892, when they moved to Delmont and he and John Schaefer went into the mercantile business. The family moved back to Kaylor in 1896, and returned here in 1898. They moved onto the Schaefer farm north of Delmont. In 1911, he moved to Delmont where he has made his residence. Theodore and Lorraine Schelske Family Lorraine Irene Kurtz was born at Fredonia, N.D., on Sept. 24, 1928, the daughter of Rudolph and Erna, nee Weisz, Kurtz. When she was a few months old her parents moved back to Delmont. On Aug. 29, 1948 she was united in marriage to Theodore John Schelske. Ted was born March 12, 1926 to John Jr., and Wilhelmina, nee Bauder, Schelske at Tripp. Lorraine and Ted lived for one year in the Forestburg area and spent the rest of their married life in the Delmont area, first on the Carter farm, two miles east and one and three-quarters miles north of Delmont. In 1960 they bought the John and Lydia Brost farm one mile east and two and three-quarters miles north of Delmont. Ted was also a veteran of World War II. Ted and Lorraine Schelske Family, May 29, 1976. Back, left to right: George, Lianne, Deb, Don, Alta, Lorraine, Ted, Marsha, Gary. Front: Bradley, Beeky, Tracey Four children were born to them. Gary Dean was born July 19, 1949. He married Marsha Elaine Ulmer July 5, 1975. Marsha was born July 31, 1954 to Edwin and Leah, nee Lang, Ulmer in the Menno area. They have three children: Rachel Rae born Jan. 29, 1977; Sara Christine on April 9, 1978; and Theodore Edwin on Oct. 12, 1981. Until 1980 Gary and Marsha lived in Delmont where they owned a grocery store, Gary's Market, and sold it to the present owners Albert (Curt) and Marsha Green. At Menno Gary is an insurance agent for the National Farmers Union. Lianne Ione was born April 30, 1951. On Oct. 11, 1969 she was married to George Alvin Geidel, son of Gilbert and Lydia, nee Fink, Geidel. George was born March 31, 1948. George and Lianne have four children. Bradley Dean was born May 21, 1971; Tracy Lynn on Sept. 25, 1972; Becky Sue on Sept. 19, 1974; and Georgetta Ann on Feb. 8, 1979. After their marriage they were employed in West Bend, Wis., for about a year and a half. They farmed in the Delmont area for a few years and then moved to Rapid City, S.D., where George works with the Geidel Construction Company. Debra Lynn was born June 17, 1952. During her teaching career she has lived in several communities and now lives in Edgemont, S.D. Donald Edwin was born Sept. 9, 1954. On May 29, 1976 he married Alta Marie Bartunek, the daughter of Oscar and Eleanor, nee Ferguson, at Delmont, S.D. Alta was born June 21, 1953. Donald and Alta have four sons, Daniel John born Oct. 23, 1978; Jason Lee born Nov. 4, 1979; Mark Edwin born Oct. 29, 1981; and Matthew John born May 3, 1983. Donald and Alta have lived on the home place since 1976. Ted died at the farm on June 12, 1976. In March 1977 Lorraine moved to her home in Delmont where she is still living. Ted and Lorraine were members of the Missouri Lutheran Church in Delmont, where Lorraine, Don, Alta and family still retain their membership. Helen (Starr) Schmidt Family Helen Starr graduated from Delmont High School in 1936. I came to George, Iowa in 1936 and worked in the grocery store for Jack Wieland until 1939. I then became a farmer's wife. We had five daughters: La Rae (Mrs. David Vaselaar), Phoenix, Ariz.; Jean (Mrs. Gerry Hittner) Lincoln, Neb.; Linda (Mrs. Dale Winkel) Ashtin, Iowa; Faye (Mrs. Tredwin Trei) and Pam (Mrs. Junior Klingenberg) of George, Iowa. We lived on the farm until retiring in 1973, moving into town. We had our 45th anniversary in 1983. My husband was failing then and passed away April 1, 1984. I have 19 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. (See Harry Starr history.) Helen (Starr) Schmidt Family Henry Schroeder Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Henry Schroeder was one of the early citizens of Douglas County. He was a native of Germany. In 1891 he was elected County Commissioner of Douglas County and served in that capacity for three years. The Schroeders had three children William H., Frank M., and Edith M. Arthur and Ottilia Schuh Family Arthur and Ottilia Schuh Family, taken April, 1982. Left to right, standing: Eldora (married to Clifford Isaak, live in Mitchell, have two daughters), Kathleen (married to Mickeal Album, live in Elkton, S.D. have two sons), Marjorie (married to Wayne Kreutzberg, live in Sioux Falls, have one daughter and one son), Joyce (married Eldon Peters, live in Delmont, have three sons and two daughters). Seated: Ottilia and Arthur Schuh George and Mary Schwaderer Family (Jubilee Book 1961) George Schwaderer was born Aug. 3, 1888, in South Russia. At the age of ten months, he came with his parents to America, and homesteaded nine miles south of Delmont. In 1915 he was married to Mary Uttecht. Five children were born to them. He farmed south of Delmont until his retirement in 1948. His son, Richard, now lives on the home place. Delmont, Douglas County D. H. Meier (Dakota Freie Presse, July 8, 1909, pg. 12) In spring of 1882 the Germans from Russia began to interest themselves for the region west of Hutchinson County and a number of them came here to secure homesteads for themselves. Among these were Michael Semmler and Andreas Baier with his wife and mother from Alt Arzis, Johann Brenner from Plotsk; Ludwig, Wilhelm and Friedrich Bierwagen from Tarutino; A. Triebwasser and his son Samuel also from Alt Paris as well as Wilhelm Dallmann; Martin Gross and family from Kulm; Gottlieb Platzer and family from Plotsk; Wilhelm Mueller and Gottlieb Weber from Dennewitz; Andreas Schatz from Johannestal; Michael Goehring from Kassel; August Matheis from Brienne; Christian Bango from Kulm; Jakob Keorner, Johann Hermann, Heinrich Ochsner from Cherson; Ernst Wieland from Johannestal; Ludwig Doering from Cherson; Johann Gross from Kulm; Friedrich Schulz from Kulm; Christian Friedrich from Dennewitz; Christian Isaak from Bessarabia. All these had a hard time at the beginning. In 1883 there came directly from Russia or from older settlements; Joseph Bietz from Posttal; Simon Gimbel from Johannestal; Philipp Serr from Bessarabia; from Alt Arzis came Johann Ziebart, Friedrich Mix, Michael Baier, and Heinrich Semmler. With the years wealth increased. We have now a farmer of ours who owns three and a half sections of land, which has a value of $120,000 and another who owns two and a half sections equal to the value of $75,000. Arnold and Altha Semmler Family Arnold Walter Semmler was born Jan. 15, 1910. He was the son of August and Marie (Drefs) Semmler. He married Altha Brenner Dec. 10, 1933. Altha was the daughter of John Brenner and Sophia (Hartman) Brenner. Altha was born Dec. 10, 1914. Arnold and Altha were both baptized, confirmed, married and are buried at St. Peters Lutheran Church rural Armour. Arnold Semmler Family, 1970. Back, left to right: Margaret (Friederich), Sylvia (Kunz), Clinton, Melvin. Front, left to right: Sandra (Ruml), Norma (Bietz), Altha Brenner, Arnold Semmler Their first home was rented from George Fink and was located near a railroad track a little northwest of Marvin Larsons present farm. It was here that their first child Norma was born. The next year they moved to a farm across the road from Marv Larsons; five west and one south of Delmont. Here four more of the family were born. Here a lifetime friendship was started as Marv and "Duke" as Marv called him farmed together and Mabel and Altha worked and raised their families. In 1945 Arnold bought their last farm. This was four west and two south of Delmont. Here their last child was born in 1952. Along with farming Arnold worked on the Ft. Randall Dam at Pickstown when it was built. It was coming home from the night shift in the fall of 1953 that he was injured in a car accident. He had a broken hip that kept him in a body cast for well over six months. This left him with a permanent limp. It was with the help of many good neighbors like Marv Larsons, Bill Grosz and Gib Kornders that Altha was able to carry on during this time. Because of the accident Arnold went to Barber College in Sioux City, Iowa. He and Andy Drefs drove and roomed together for six months, from 1959 to 1960. During this time we moved to Delmont. Altha worked in Shields Cafe. The following two years we lived in Armour as Arnold did his apprenticeship barbering for John Moran. Altha worked in Smittys Cafe. From 1963 to 1966 we moved back to the farm but Arnold continued to work in Armour. In 1967 they moved to Bonesteel for a year; then back to Armour until 1970. Here he barbered and Altha worked at the bowling alley until 1968 when she went to work at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home as a cook until 1974. In 1970 they sold the farm and bought a house in Delmont beside Ronnie Ehrshmans gas station. They lived here until bad health forced them to sell the house and move to Armour. Here they remained until their deaths. Altha died on Jan. 1, 1980 and Arnold died on Dec. 9, 1981. They moved many times but always called Delmont home. Arnold and Altha had six children. Norma Ruth was born on June 16, 1935. Norma was baptized at St. Peters Church and confirmed at Hope Lutheran, Delmont. She graduated from Delmont High School in 1953. She attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield to get a teaching degree. On June 16, 1954 she married Harold William Bietz. They lived two miles north of Delmont until 1966 when they moved to Mitchell where they presently live. Norma is employed in the Parkston-Dimock school system. Harold is plant manager at Trail King Inc. in Mitchell. They have four children: Deborah, Kay, born Aug. 28, 1966; Curtis Harold, born Oct. 6, 1956; Beverly Jean born March 29, 1958 and Alden Todd born May 25, 1959. (See Harold Bietz history.) Margaret Jane was born Nov. 17, 1936. She was baptized at St. Peters Church, confirmed at Hope Lutheran and graduated from Delmont in 1953. She also went to Southern State Teachers College in Springfield. She married Wallace LeRoy Friederich on Jan. 14, 1955. She taught school for tour years. They operate a trucking and shelling business near Tripp. They have four children: Timothy Wallace was born Jan. 21, 1959. On April 22, 1978 he married Kathleen Murtha at Parkston. They have two children Brandi Marie and Brooks Timothy. Terri Ann was born Aug. 17, 1960. She married Tim Cuka July 29, 1978. She has one son Eric Timothy. They live in Phoenix, Ariz. Teresa Marie was born Jan. 19, 1966, she is a student at Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell. Thomas William was born Sept. 11, 1971. He is a student at Tripp. Melvin Arnold was born Nov. 6, 1941. He was baptized at St. Peters Church on Dec. 7, 1941 (D-Day). Confirmed at Hope Lutheran and graduated from Delmont in 1959. He participated in all sports while in high school. Melvin and Jerry Ruff missed their high school graduation because they were at the State Track Meet representing Delmont. After graduating Mel worked in West Bend, Wis., and on construction before entering college at Southern State Teachers College. He married DeLila Rae Jones on Dec. 15, 1963. They moved to Mitchell where he was employed at Thunes Hardware and then Goodyear. Lolly worked for the Daily Republic. Mel was then transferred to Sioux City, Iowa where he was credit manager for Goodyear. In March of 1969 he took over ownership of the Armour Oil Co. Since 1975 he has been employed by the Moormans Feed Co., where he now is district manager. Lolly now works for the Armour paper. They have three children: Brenda Ann was born Aug. 25, 1966, she is a student at USD in Vermillion. Carla Jean was born May 17, 1969 and is a student at Armour High School. Michael Jon was born April 14, 1973 and is a sixth grader in Armour. Mike is the only grandson to carry on the Semmler name. Sylvia Ann was born Dec. 31, 1942. She was baptized at St. Peters, confirmed at Hope Lutheran, and graduated from Delmont in 1960. She worked at Stelzers Drug Store in Armour until she married Dennis Lee Kunz on Sept. 11, 1961. They lived in Granite, Okla.; Seattle, Wash.; and Rapid City while Dennis worked for the General Dynamics Corporation and the Boeing Aircraft Co. They returned to Armour in 1963 where he and his brother Ervin started the Kunz Bros. T.V. business. In 1980 Dennis sold out his half and became a district representative for Aid Association for Lutherans Insurance. Sylvia has been a seamstress for many years and still works part time in the fabric store along with being a secretary for Dennis. They have three children. Kelly Mae was born Nov. 15, 1962. She married Brad Messer of Stickney on Sept. 4, 1982. They live in Mitchell. Kyle Lee was born Aug. 22, 1966. He is a student at the School of Mines in Rapid. Krystal Ann was born Sept. 1, 1970 and is a student at Armour High. Clinton Wayne was born Nov. 20, 1945. He was baptized at St. Peters Church and confirmed at Hope Lutheran. He graduated from Wagner High School in 1963. He worked at Armour Oil Co. until he entered the air force in 1966. He married Carol Whetham Jan. 30, 1967. They were divorced in 1970. He married Lorna Dodd March 14, 1970. He has two stepsons from this marriage. Russell Dodd born March 1, 1958 and Carter born Nov. 1, 1964. After being stationed in Phoenix, Iceland, Germany and New Jersey, Clint is now a Master Sergeant at Eilson Air Base near Fairbanks, Alaska. Sandra Kay was born Sept. 11, 1952. She was baptized at Hope Lutheran and confirmed at Zion Lutheran in Bonesteel. She graduated from Armour High School in 1970. After working in Mitchell and in Phoenix, Ariz., she married Ronald Lee Ruml on Sept. 1, 1972. They farm near Letcher, S.D. They have four children: Stacy Lee was born Aug. 14, 1973; Steven Chad was born April 6, 1977; Sara Jean was born Feb. 13, 1979; Shanna Marie was born July 2, 1982. August and Marie Semmler Family August Semmler, son of Michael Semmler and Carolina (Baier) Semmler, was born Oct. 21, 1887 in Douglas County and died March 16, 1950 in Douglas County. He is buried at St. Peters Lutheran, rural Armour. August Semmler Family, 1938 Marie (Drefs) Semmler, daughter of Fredrich Drefs and Wilhelmina (Jungling) Drefs, was born Oct. 21, 1886, and died June 7, 1960 at the home of her daughter Erna in Ethan, S.D. She is buried at St. Peters Cemetery. August and Marie were married March 14, 1909 in St. Peters Lutheran Church rural Armour. The Semmlers homesteaded about one-half mile east of St. Peters Church. It was while they were living here that five of their children were born. The next farm was located about one-quarter mile east of what was then known as the Rocky Ridge School. Lorentina was born while they were living at this farm. Later they moved to a farm northwest of Delmont where Arnold Laibs are presently living. They lived here for many years. The last farm was located one and three-quarter miles east of St. Peters Church, where Gertrude Fink is now living. It was on this farm that August passed away on March 16, 1950. Marie and Gertrude remained on this farm until 1954. During her early years Marie Semmler took several Red Cross courses. Because of her expertise in this area she became widely known through out the area for her duties as a midwife. She assisted the doctor in many births of relatives, neighbors and most of her grandchildren. August and Marie had six children. Their first born was their only son. Arnold Walter was born Jan. 15, 1910 and died Dec. 9, 1981. On Dec. 10, 1933 he married Altha Brenner, who was born Dec. 10, 1914 and died Jan. 1, 1980. They were both baptized, confirmed, married and buried at St. Peter's Church. They farmed west of Delmont and had six children. Norma Ruth, Margaret Jane, Melvin Arnold, Sylvia Ann, Clinton Wayne and Sandra Kay. Lenora Elizabeth, born June 23, 1912. In 1938 she married Emil Graumann. They moved to Granite, Okla., where they lived all their life. They had three children Lorraine, Charlotte and Wayne. Emil passed away July 13, 1978. Erna Wilhelmina was born March 12, 1914. She married August Vogel on Sept. 16, 1934. They farmed northwest of Delmont and later moved to Ethan. They retired in Parkston, S.D. They had seven children; Anita, Richard, Raymond, Calvin, Leland, Byron and Kenneth. Kenny passed away in June of 1975 as the result of a drowning accident. Gertrude Marie born Jan. 7, 1918. She married Ernest Piemann June 19, 1954. They had one daughter Priscilla. They farmed near Tulare, S.D., until 1968. On Aug. 22, 1968 Ernest passed away and was buried at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Gertrude and Priscilla moved to Seward, Neb., and presently reside there. Magdalena Augusta was born Aug. 16, 1921. On Nov. 25, 1943 she married Arnold Laib. They reside on a farm northwest of Delmont. They have two children, Myron and Lois. Lorentina Carolina Catherina was born March 6, 1926. After graduating from Armour High School, she taught school until her marriage. She married Harold Graumann in 1950 and moved to Granite, Okla., where they are presently farming and Lorentina is employed at the Altus Hospital. They have two children, Elaine and James. Michael and Carolina Semmler Family Michael Semmler Family, about 1911. Back, left to right: Solomon, August, Mike, John, Fredricka (Mrs. Henry Martin), Fred. Second row, left to Right: Caroline (Mrs. Erhart Welk), Reinhold, Jacob, Lydia (Mrs. Emanuel Drefs), Mary (Mrs. Fred Lindeman), Christ, Edward. Front row, left to right: Gustave, Mr. Michael Semmler, Carolina (Mrs. Michael Semmler), Martha (Mrs. Henry Fuerst), and Grandma Baier Michael Semmler was born on Aug. 29, 1856 in Old Arzis, South Russia. He was the son of Fredrich Semmler who came from Germany to South Russia. In 1882 Michael came to Dakota Territory and homesteaded west of Hutchinson County. He died Oct. 15, 1918 near Delmont on the home place. His brothers and sisters are: Carl Semmler, Henry Semmler, Mrs. Samuel Trion, Mrs. George Fink Sr., and Mrs. Wilhelmenia Gering. Carolina Semmler (nee Baier) was born June 21, 1862 and died Aug. 8, 1929. Her brothers and sisters are: Andrew and Frederich Baier and Mrs. August Matthies. Sons and daughters of Michael and Carolina Semmler are: 1. Fredrich Semmler, born June 8, 1882; died 1945. He married Christina Smearer and had 12 children. They lived near Delmont. 2. Freidricka Semmler, born July 18, 1883; died 1967. She married Henery Martin. They had four children and all live in Colorado. 3. John Semmler, born Dec. 29, 1884; died in 1968. He married Emilia Maas. They had 11 children and live in Pine River, Minn. 4. Michael Semmler, born April 25, 1886; died in 1946. He married Mathilda Wudel. They had two children and lived near Ipswich, S.D. 5. August Semmler, born Oct. 21, 1887; died 1950. He married Marie Drefs. They had six children and lived near Delmont all their lives. 6. Christian Semmler, born Dec. 23, 1888, died 1916. He married Kathrina Neu. They had four children. 7. Marie Semmler, born March 12, 1890; died 1930. She married Fred Lindemann. They had seven children and lived near Parkston. 8. Soloman Semmler, born July 19, 1891; died 1949. He married Minne Lagge. They had 12 children and lived near Parkston. 9. Lydia Semmler, born Jan. 21, 1893; died 1965. She married Emanuel Drefs. They had nine children and all lived in the Delmont area. 10. Jacob Semmler, born Aug. 26, 1894; died 1959. He married Hulda Maas. They had 12 children and lived in the Parkston area. 11. Reinhold Semmler, born March 14, 1896; died 1972. He married Emma Lindemann. They had eight children. 12. Carolina Semmler, born July 31, 1897; died 1966. She married Erhart Welk. They had four children. 13. Gottlib Semmler, born April 29, 1899; died 1966. He married Christina Ruff. They had eight children. Most are living in the Minnesota area. 14. Gustave Semmler, born Dec. 4, 1900. He married Marie Semmler. They have two children and live in Parkston. He is the only surviving child of Michael Semmlers family. 15. Martha Semmler, born July 1, 1903; died 1962. She married Henery Fuerst. They had seven children. They lived in the Kaylor, S.D., area. Solomon and Minnie Semmler Family Minnie and Solomon were married in St. Peter's Church. Rural Armour, on May 12, 1913. They had a double wedding with Solomon's sister Lydia and Emanuel Drefs. Minnie was the daughter of George and Friedaricka (nee Schmierer) Lagge. Born on Sept. 12, 1893 in Worms, Russia. Minnie had nine brothers and sisters. Solomon was born in Douglas County on July 19, 1891 and had 13 brothers and sisters. He was the son of Michael and Carolina (nee Paler). Minnie and Solomon made their home seven and one-quarter miles northwest of Delmont, together they had 12 children. Solomon Semmler Family Soloma married Herb Schuh - two children, after Herb's death, married Ed Selland from Mitchell, (born Aug. 22, 1913). Jonathon married Alma Grosz - six children, live in Columbus, Neb, (born Sept. 26, 1914). Herman died shortly after birth, (born Sept. 1, 1916). Agatha married Gideon Schuh - six children, live in Tripp, S.D., (born Sept. 18, 1917). Gideon married Violet Zirpel - six children, (Feb. 1, 1920-Sept. 11, 1959). Frieda married Elmer Batterman - two children, lived in West Bend, Wis., (born Feb. 28, 1921). Benjamin married Eleonara Junke - four children, living in Kissimmee. Fla.. (born June 23, 1923). Gerhardt married Verna May Bertram - six children, (Sept. 23, 1926-April 27, 1973), lived in Custer. S.D. Rose married Norman Gustafson - one child, divorced and married Pete Cassidy, living in Coos Bay, Ore., (born July 21, 1928). Anita married Delore Tschetter - two children, lives in Sioux Falls, S.D., (born Sept. 1, 1930). Eldora married Vince Abelen - have five children, live in Hermosa, S.D.. (born Dec. 15, 1935). Roland married and divorced, has two children, lives in Sioux Falls, S.D.. (born Aug. 23, 1933). Solomon died Oct. 3, 1949. After her husband's death, Minnie moved to Parkston, S.D., living there until Oct. 13, 1978 when she moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Tripp where she resided until her death April 5, 1983. Solomon and Minnie are both buried north of Delmont at the Emmanuel Church Cemetery. William and Anna Semmler Family William Semmler was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Semmler Nov. 1, 1902 on the farm northwest of Delmont. Both his parents, Christina (Mauch) and Frederick Semmler were born and married in Romania. Their first child, a daughter, Pauline, was born there. William Semmler Family. Anna (Link), William. Children: Willis (deceased), Jean and Audrey They constructed a new house on their farm near Delmont and each of the cement blocks was hand made individually by William's father, Frederick, that made up the exterior of the two story structure that was built in 1908. The house is still occupied to this day. On Dec. 6, 1917, Fred Semmler met with a fatal accident while driving a load of grain to Parkston. He fell off the wagon and was run over by it. He was taken to the Delmont Hospital which is now the building presently owned by Mr. and Mrs. Russel Lehman who live on the second floor and use the lower floor for their business called the "Clothes Horse." The town's doctor in 1917 was Dr. Arnold. At the death of his father, William was only 15 years old, the only boy in the family who together with his widowed mother and sisters, Minnie, Marie, and Helen had to then take over the operation of the farm. Mr. Semmler had his farm sale in 1928. He then went into trucking and later added the job of running a filling station. This station is presently occupied by Terry Takacs. He then was offered the job of working for the Farmer's Union in the implement and hardware department under Ernest Kosock as manager who had the dealership with International Harvester Co. He worked in that department for four years. During that time, in a double wedding ceremony on Sept. 23, 1934, William married Anna Link. The other couple was William's cousin, Emanuel Witt to Anna's sister, Hilda Link. This wedding took place in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, seven miles south of Delmont. The Semmlers just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 23, 1984 at Hope Lutheran Church...a church they both belonged to and served all 50 years together. Before his marriage, Mr. Semmler belonged since 1928. From 1936 to 1940, Mr. Semmler was assigned to the produce department and worked there until misfortune struck and burned the Farmers Union to the ground. Mr. Semmler then set up his produce business for the Farmer's Union in the southwest corner of the building that was at one time the Herman Horst place and is presently occupied and owned by Joseph Grabarczyk called the "Plainsman Inn." Mr. Semmler operated his business there from 1940 to 1954. In 1954, Mr. Semmler moved his business to the southeast end of the town that used to be the Ford garage. He was in that location for one year. In 1955, he made another move into the Wegehaupt building in the northwest part of Delmont that was at one time the Fullerton Lumber Co. run by Gottlieb Stahlecker. There he operated his business for 26 years. William and Anna were blessed with two daughters and a son. The three children attended Delmont Public School from kindergarten through high school, except the boy, Willis, who in his first year of school went to his home with Jesus after being hit by a car on Delmont Main Street - a first of such an accident in the history of Delmont. The accident took place on April 26, 1955. Willis died in his mother's arms on the way to Parkston Hospital. The cause of death was a hemorrhage. Daughters, Jean and Audrey, served their church in Luther League, as teachers in Sunday school and Bible school, and as church organists. In public school they were involved in many activities especially in music until they left for college. For their spending money they gave piano and organ lessons, were news reporters for the Delmont Record, candled eggs in their father's produce business and assisted him in general and did various other jobs. At Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, Jean earned a Bachelor of Music Education Degree and was then employed in the Bloomington, Minn. school district as a music teacher and music consultant where she is still under contract. Audrey attended Wartburg College with studies in secretarial and business management and took a job at the clinic at the University of Minnesota Hospital. Ann Semmler served in the full time position of homemaker and in 1953 became employed at Horst's Place as a waitress and cook. She was in the employment for 14 years. Ann has always been actively involved in church and community work. Jean and Audrey were both married in the same summer in 1964. Jean in June to Erland Larson, employed with Dun & Bradstreet and Audrey in August to William Wesender, employed by the Chicago Heights school district as a high school counselor. Audrey is now employed as a secretary and office manager to doctors in neurology. Audrey and Bill live in Park Forest, Ill. William and Ann Semmler now boast of their three grand-children: Steve Larson, born in 1969, is interested in a career in music as a string and electric bass player. Carl Wesender, born in 1967, is interested in pursuing a career in business management and Christine Wesender, born in 1970, is a national honor society member. In 1981 Mr. Semmler moved back to the southeast location that had been the Delmont Record Office and is his present place of produce business. At the time of this writing Mr. Semmler is 82 years old and is the oldest business man in Delmont with his own business. He has been in his own business for over 50 years and a property owner and tax payer of the city since 1919. Philip and Barbara Serr Family The Serr's of Delmont community have a history that dates back to 1832, according to a record compiled by Mrs. Barbara (August) Serr, and shared by Maynard Serr, a grandson of August and Barbara Serr. "We have traced the Serr families back to the village of Eigenhaim, near the city of Worms in Germany, where they were tillers of the soil. About 1832 they migrated with their families, into Russia, to take advantage of the Czarin Katherine's promise to give free land to the thrifty Germans so they could teach the Russian peasants better farming methods. They called their new home 'Worms' here they lived and became well-to-do on the fertile Russian soil. In about the year of 1872 Philip Serr's widow, Anna Maria (nee Hermann) accompanied her six sons, and two daughters, in immigrating to America, arriving at Yankton, Dakota Territory in 1873 by train. The sons were: Nickolaus, Jacob, Philip (the one who homesteaded near Delmont, S.D.), Christoph, Henry, and August; the daughters were: Johanna, Mrs. Frederick Lang of Bridgewater and Carolina, Mrs. Paul Landmann of Scotland. The Philip Serr family of Delmont was born and raised on the homestead northeast of town, nine children were born to Philip and Barbara (nee Gimbel). They were: Emma, Mrs. Emil Jassmann; Henry (who married Salome Leischner); Clara; Tehophiel G. (who married Katy Kink); Martha (Mrs. J. Chambers); Elfrieda, (Mrs. Alfred Tiede); Arthur married Marion and lives in St. Paul, Minn.; Annetta (Mrs. Milton Shumway) of Riverside, Calif.; and William who married Minerva Brodner, and lives in Armour. Arthur, Annetta, and William remain of the nine children at this writing (1985). Annetta Shumway of Riverside, Calif., and Katy Serr of Delmont are widowed. William and Min will observe their 50th wedding anniversary in August of 1985. Theophiel and Katy Serr Family Theophiel Gustave Serr was born on Aug. 28, 1894 to Philip and Barbara Gimbel Serr on a farm northeast of Delmont, the fourth of nine children. He received his elementary education in the rural school known as Belmont School #16. From November 1917 to April 1919 he served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He received basic training at Little Rock, Ark., Fort Dix and then went overseas, landing first at Liverpool, England and then on to France. During his time of service in the military he played in the U.S. Army band of his company. He often related experiences with that marching band as well as those he had with the Kaufmann band of the Delmont community. The Kaufmann band was widely known in the whole area as it played in most all of the parades at celebrations including the week of the Mitchell Corn Palace. That band maintained a popular profile with uniforms and regular practices in an open country band hall located a few miles north of Delmont. Back, left to right: Karl, Edna, Leon. Front, Theophiel and Katy Serr On Jan. 1, 1925, Theophiel was united in marriage to Katy Fink at the open country Emmanuel Lutheran Church northwest of Delmont, and together they made their home on a farm just a half mile north of the Philip Serr homestead. Four children were born to them; the first child died in infancy; Carl, Leon, and Edna were the other three. All attended the rural country school, Belmont #16 and graduated from Delmont High School in 1945, 1946, and 1954 respectively. Carl went on to continue his education at Mission House College and Seminary (now Lakeland College) of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, United Church of Christ Sheboygan, Wis. The Seminary has since become United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, UCC. Upon graduation from seminary in 1952, he served churches at Grenfell, Sask., Canada; at Humbird and Black River Falls, Wis.; at Colby, Wis.; at Faulkton, Estelline, Mitchell, and presently at Alpena, S.D. On Oct. 11, 1953 Carl was united in marriage to Marion Magel of Wolseley, Sask., Canada. Their home was blessed with four children: Philip of the U.S. Marine Corps of El Toro, Calif.; Paul, employed at a computer systems firm near Mission Viejo, Calif.; Kathy, employed with a real estate firm in Syracuse, N.Y., following a three year period in the U.S. Army; and Richard, a student at the Saddleback Jr. College near Mission Viejo, Calif. Following graduation from Delmont High School, Leon attended S.D.S.U. whereupon he enlisted in the U.S. Navy; during that time he was united in marriage to Jean Dunham of Sioux Falls in July of 1951. After his service in the navy they made their home in Garden Grove, Calif., where he has been employed as a ticket agent for Bonanza, Air West, and now Republic Airlines. Their home was blessed with four boys: Bill, Russel, Douglas, and Dean, all of whom live in California. Edna was united in marriage to Merlin Biesheuvel in January of 1953, and following his return from the U.S. Army, they made their home at Corsica, Storla, Platte, Mitchell; Cedar Grove, Wis.; and now Sioux Falls. Merlin is employed with the S.D. State Highway Dept. and Edna is employed in the medical clinic at Rossing and Jones adjoining the Sioux Valley Hospital. Their home was blessed with two children: David and Debra. David is stationed in Illinois with the U.S. Air Force, is married and they have three children. Debbie lives with her husband Ken Herrboldt in Sioux Falls. On July 1, 1970, Theophiel G. Serr was called to his eternal reward having reached the age of 75 years. Services were held from the American Legion Hall and burial in the Delmont City Cemetery. (Services were conducted by the pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ, where Theophiel had been an active member.) Mrs. Katy Serr has lived in retirement in Delmont, S.D., since 1952; in 1975 she moved into the newly constructed housing for retired persons - in September of 1985 she will observe her 88th birthday. VIVID MEMORIES OF SMALL-TOWN USA by Richard Serr (written for a class assignment at Saddleback Jr. College in Santa Ana, Calif. Richard is the son of Carl P. Serr and grandson of Katie and Theophil Serr) Used in the Delmont Record May 1985 Composed of retired homesteaders and a handful of merchants, the conservative citizens of Delmont, S.D., reflect the fervent industry of the state - agriculture. Stretches of gravel roads cut through surrounding expanses of wheat, barley, and corn fields and pastures of grazing cattle. Drivers are oblivious to freeway stress headaches as carloads of grandchildren pile out for the seasonal reunions. Unless familiar with the narrow highway to Delmont, travelers may never find their way into this town. Listed on only the most detailed road-maps, Delmont can be found 60 miles north of the Nebraska border, 30 miles south of 1-90, 50 miles east of the Missouri River, and 70 miles west of the leading trade center of the state, Sioux Falls. Featured on the skyline of Delmont are the lofty Dutch elm trees, the water tower, the grain elevator, and the chapel steeple. Main Street is lined on both sides by two-story brick buildings housing businesses such as the grocery store, the Co-op Gas Station, the bank and the four-lane bowling alley complete with cafe and lounge. The oversize schoolhouse contains the senior portraits of every graduate since it was built in the 1920's. On the hill north of town lies the cemetery, meticulously kept, a monument to the spry-spirited immigrants who homesteaded the land. The large yellow house standing in the center of town is where Grandma and Grandpa shared their retirement years, enjoying frequent visits from family and friends. Though retired, work was always at hand. Grandma filled her days canning fruits and veggies, baking pies and bread, tending to the flower garden, crocheting and knitting useful ornaments. Grandpa, cigar always lit, spent hours in his garage on projects, including the mini-merry-go-round. Grandpa loved to sling his youngest grandson into position on one of the colorfully painted horses designed for six and under. Grandpa preferred the outdoors, for when inside, his rugged personality became apparent. At meal time, Grandpa always sat at the head of the table with his youngest grandson as his righthand man. Like Grandma, he spoke only when necessary, but always with strength and authority. Stubborn as he was, Grandpa rejected the doctor's advise and continued smoking his cigars - nothing bothering him more than people telling him what to do. Then it happened. His cancerous lungs could not longer supply oxygen to his body and his heart failed. Friends and relatives from miles around attended the memorial service held in the town hall, for the chapel was too small to hold everyone. As the caravan made its way to the cemetery, Grandpa's youngest grandson still did not understand the meaning of this congregation until he heard his name as they lowered the casket into the earth, causing tears to roll down the boy's cheeks. Grandma could no longer maintain the yellow house, for without grandpa, all the work became her responsibility. Thus an auction sale was arranged to sell Grandpa's A.M.C. Rambler, his 12-gauge pump-action shotgun, the hand-made mini-merry-go-round, and the yellow house. Her youngest grandson set up a lemonade/coffee stand, collecting nickels and dimes in one of Grandpa's empty cigar boxes. Still in good health, Grandma moved into a quad-plex apartment house with only a small flower patch to manage. She still knits and crochets useful ornaments as gifts for her many grandchildren, who pay her infrequent visits. The tranquility remains in the streets of Delmont as new generations grow and prosper in this fertile community. Stewart and Elma Sharpe Family Stewart Sharpe, after graduating from law school, came to Delmont in 1913 to establish a law practice. He was elected Douglas County Judge in 1915 and held that position until his death in 1963 with the exception of a brief interlude in the 1920's when he was States Attorney for four years. His law office was on the second floor of a two story building erected by John and Joe Schaefer, now the Plainsmen Inn. After being there for many years, he relocated the office to a building on Main Street, once occupied by Dr. Case. He did not waste any time in organizing a baseball team of which he was either managing, playing, or officiating. His last venture was a girls softball team called "The Sharpies," which was always competitive in many South Dakota tournaments. He was called "The Grand Old Man of South Dakota Baseball." In addition to his local athletic activities, he served for three years as President of the Sunshine Baseball League, was secretary, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Delmont Baseball Association. He died on Feb. 2, 1963 and is buried in the Delmont Cemetery. The Judge was inducted into the South Dakota Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978. A banquet was held in Delmont Nov. 9th to honor him. He married Elma Bundy in 1914 and they were the parents of three children, Virginia, Joyce, and Douglas. The Sharpes were active members of the Methodist Church of which Mrs. Sharpe was choir director and pianist for many years. She has been and still is a piano teacher. She was born in Mt. Vernon, S.D., and has spent most of her life in Delmont. At the present time she is living in her own home, which the Sharpes built in 1917. Orville and Darlene Sherman Family Orville Wayne Sherman was born to Benjamin and Alma (Messner) Sherman on Sept. 14, 1924 at Worthing, S.D., Orv was the youngest of five children. He has one sister and three brothers. They lived on a farm in the Worthing community. Orv graduated from Worthing High School in 1942. He attended S.D. State College in Brookings, S.D. Orville and Darlene Sherman He helped his dad on the farm and entered the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served in the Submarine Division until 1946. Orv then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wis. He came back to Sioux Falls, S.D., where he worked in the service department for Fenn's Ice Cream Company. Darlene Ruth Peterson was born on Dec. 27, 1932 at Miller, S.D., to Fred and Ruth (Gaughran) Peterson. Darlene is the tenth of 11 children. She had seven brothers and three sisters. She moved with her family to White, S.D., in 1936 where she grew up and graduated from White High School in 1951. Orv and Darlene met each other in Sioux Falls, S.D., in the summer of 1949. They married on Dec. 27, 1950 at Blue Earth, Minn. They made their home in Sioux Falls, S.D. Orv was employed by Fenn's, Fuller Brush Company, Shipley's Laundry and Dry Cleaners and the United States Postal Service as a clerk and later as a city carrier. Orv and Darlene and their four young sons moved to Delmont. S.D., in November of 1957 where Orv still serves as a rural letter carrier. Orv and Darlene are active members of the Delmont United Methodist Church and the Delmont Baseball Association. Orv is a member of the Rural Letter Carrier's Association, the American Legion, and the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department. Darlene is a member of United Methodist Women, Legion Auxiliary, Circle Fourteen Extension Club, Rural Letter Carrier's Auxiliary and is a coordinator for Friendship Bible Coffees. Orville Sherman Family. Left to right: Todd, Rory, Randy, Terry, Craig, Darlene and Orville Terry and Mitzi Sherman Terry Wayne Sherman first son of Orville and Darlene Sherman was born Dec. 2, 1951 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He moved with his family to Delmont, S.D., in November of 1957. He attended school in Delmont and graduated with the class of 1970. He graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., on Dec. 10, 1974 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He worked for one year with the Wisconsin Highway Department as a design engineer and then moved to Anchorage, Alaska where he worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a materials engineer for four years. In March of 1980 Terry moved to Omaha, Neb., to work with the Corps of Engineers Missouri River Division Laboratory as chief in the concrete and materials section. In November of 1982 Terry began working with the Strategic Air Command, Offutt AFB, Neb. He is currently the command pavements engineer responsible for the design and construction of SAC Airfield and base pavements throughout the world. Terry married Mary (Mitzi) Jodlowski on Nov. 2, 1985 in Omaha, Neb. Mitzi is the daughter of Mrs. Lucille Reidler and Frank Jodlowski (deceased). Terry and Mitzi currently live in Omaha, Neb., where they are active in their church, softball and bowling. Terry will receive his master's degree in civil engineering from Purdue University in May of 1986. Randy Sherman Randy Ray Sherman second son of Orville and Darlene Sherman was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Dec. 28, 1952. He moved with his family to Delmont, S.D., in November of 1957. He attended school and graduated from Delmont High School with the class of 1971. Randy attended the University of South Dakota at Vermillion, S.D., and also Mitchell Area Vo-Tech School in Mitchell, S.D. He graduated from Vo-Tech in 1975 as a chef. He has lived in Denver, Colo., for the past 11 years. Randy is a professional chef and a restaurant consultant. He attended Floral Design School in February of 1984. Randy has now combined his floral and food business to develop the Upper Crust Catering Company. He also owns and operates a custom frame shop. His interests and hobbies include advanced cake decorating, skiing, bicycling and traveling. Craig Sherman Craig Allen Sherman, third son of Orville and Darlene Sherman was born on Nov. 11, 1954 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He moved with his family to Delmont, S.D., in November of 1957. He attended school in Delmont and graduated with the class of 1973 as valedictorian. He received his B.S. degree in mathematics from South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., on May 7, 1977. He taught mathematics and computer science at Lyman High School in Presho, S.D., for eight years. Craig was in South Dakota Education Association and the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He was named to Outstanding Young Men in America in 1984. Craig is currently working towards a masters degree in mathematics education at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Rory Sherman with Brandon and Tricia Rory Dean Sherman, fourth son of Orville and Darlene Sherman, was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Jan. 9, 1957. He moved with his family to Delmont, S.D., in November of 1957. He attended school and graduated from Delmont High School in 1975. He moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and attended the Automotive Institute of Arizona. He graduated in June of 1976. He worked as a mechanic for one and a half years. In 1977, Rory began working for United Standard Distributors Inc. as a sales representative selling water conditioners. In 1979, Rory moved to Provo, Utah where he was sales manager. Rory moved to Cheyenne, Wyo., in 1980 where he began his own factory direct office. He is currently President of United Standard Distributor, Inc., Cheyenne, Wyo., with offices in Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa plus further expansion in North Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota and Alaska. Rory was married and divorced. Rory has two children, Tricia Darlene Sherman, born March 9, 1979 in Provo, Utah and Brandon Cole Sherman, born Oct. 10, 1984 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Todd Sherman Todd Russell Sherman, fifth son of Orville and Darlene Sherman was born Oct. 2, 1958 in Parkston, S.D. He grew up in Delmont and graduated from high school in 1976. He attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., and graduated with a B.S. Degree in commercial economics in May of 1980. He moved to Provo, Utah to work for his brother, Rory, as a sales representative for United Standard Distributors, Inc. In August of 1980 he moved to Cheyenne, Wyo., to work with his brother, Rory, as they started his own factory direct office. In November of 1982 Todd moved to Billings, Mont., to manage the Billings office. Todd and his partner, Mike Williams, became area distributors in August of 1983. Mike and Todd plan to go factory direct on Oct. 1, 1985 for the state of Montana. Mr. and Mrs. William Shulke Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Mr. and Mrs. William Shulke came to South Dakota from Galva, Iowa. He moved to Oacoma, S.D., later settling on a farm one mile north of Delmont. Ten children were born to this family: six girls and four boys (all living). Mrs. William Sroka, one of the Shulke girls, is living in Delmont, and as a small girl remembers that while living at Oacoma, they used to go to an island on the Missouri River. She describes it as a small paradise with trees and grass and birds. There would be trails through the trees. Incidentally, this island is now submerged by the waters backed up by the Pickstown dam. Christian and Mary Singer Family (Jubilee Book 1961) by Mrs. Ella Misterek My father, Christian Singer, an early pioneer in this part of the state, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 17, 1859. He was married to Mary Baier on Nov. 1, 1879, in Milwaukee, Wis. In 1881, they moved to Dodgeville, Wis. Then in 1883, with other pioneers, they traveled overland to Scotland, S.D., before the country was much developed. All of the men filed on claims. They suffered through a hard and cold winter with many storms. When not on the claim, Mr. Singer worked in a meat market. Here they lived until 1887 when they moved to Armour. They lived on a farm southeast of Armour for several years. Then he again entered the trade of butcher in Armour. In 1903, he sold this business and bought a market in Delmont. The family moved here in the spring of 1904, after the school term ended. Throughout his entire life he was engaged in buying and selling of livestock. He stayed in Delmont until the time of his death, in October, 1916. My mother, Mary Singer, resided here until her death in November, 1951. Henry and Mabel Spease Family Henry Francis Spease was born Oct. 3, 1887 in Ferry County, Penn., to William and Catherine (Rose) Spease, his wife Mabel Evelyn (Zeigler) Spease was born Jan. 26, 1889 to John A. and Mary (Heller) Zeigler in Ferry County, Penn. They were married March 15, 1911 at Delville, Penn., and with Mabel's parents they owned the General Merchandise Store in the village of Delville, Pa. Henry Spease Family. Back, left to right: Helen, Welter, Mildred. Front: Henry and Mabel Two daughters, Mildred Romaine and Mary Helen were born in Delville, Pa.: Mildred Jan. 16, 1913 and Helen Oct. 20, 1914. On Jan. 16, 1919 the Zeigler's and Spease's sold the store. Zeigler's bought a home in Duncannon, Pa., and moved there and the Spease's left for Delmont, S.D., Feb. 6, 1919, on the train to make a new home. They lived with the Henry Billmans three miles south of Delmont, (Mrs. Billman and Mrs. Spease were sisters) for sometime, until they rented the John Hutchinson farm one mile south of the Billman's and lived there until they retired. Beside farming Henry was a trucker and also did custom threshing. A son Walter Andrew was born April 27, 1927 on this farm. Henry and Mabel sold out on the farm December 1949 and built a home on the northwest side of Delmont, S.D., (Grace Blume, now owns the home). They lived there until their death. Mabel passed away June 26, 1959. Henry passed away Jan. 25, 1969. Daughter Mildred married Ben Sandau. They lived on a farm southwest of Delmont, then moved to Milltown and farmed, then moved to Macon, Mo. They farmed there a few years before moving to Hayward, Calif., where they ran an auction house. They had five children, Gerald, Larry, Darrell, Joyce and Lyle. Mildred passed away Jan. 15, 1967. Daughter Helen married Carl Gunnare, they farmed south of Delmont, and bought the Billman farm three miles south of Delmont. Carl passed away Nov. 26, 1980. Helen moved into Delmont and rented the farm to their grandson, Kenneth Weber. Carl and Helen had three children; Robert, Pearl and Joan. Son Walter married Olinda Brenner, he is manager of the Delmont Coop. They have four children; Virginia, Valrae, Van and Vince. Karl and Rosina Sroka Family On Jan. 22, 1906, Karl Sroka purchased three quarter sections of land in Section 30 Douglas County, two miles west of Delmont, from William Triebwasser. Karl and Rosina Sroka resided in Delmont while their three sons and their wives, William (Bill) and Bertha, Charles and Mathilda and Fred and Lena each farmed one of the quarters. Carl Sroka Family. Back, left to right: Emma, Bill, Mary (sister to Jenny and half-sister to the rest). Front, left to right: Charles, Rosa (mother), Fred, Carl (father), Jenny (half-sister) Bill and Fred married sisters, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William Schuelke of Delmont. Charles brought his bride Mathilda (Kay) from Storm Lake, Iowa to begin farming in 1907. A few years later the daughter in the family, Emma married Theodore (Ted) Frasch of Delmont. The entire family were active members of the Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. Charles said that he hauled in the first load of stone when the present church building was constructed in 1912. Bill, with his wife, was the first to leave farming and move to Delmont to become a livestock buyer. His last active years were spent operating a pool hall in Delmont. Charles, his wife and daughter Maesel, moved to Delmont in 1919. They purchased the house on Main Street with the "onion" design on the roof from Dr. Arnold, who had used it as his hospital. For a short time Charles was associated with the Mistereck Hardware Co. before joining with John Brost to form the Brost & Sroka Implement Co. with a John Deere franchise. The partnership was dissolved in 1929 when Charles and his family moved to Avon. Fred, his wife and daughter Donna, were the last to leave the farm in 1929. Fred went into the farm implement business with Charles in Avon in 1929. Many years later Fred and Lena came back to retire in Delmont. Emma, her husband Ted and daughter Leona lived in Delmont where Ted managed the Delmont Mercantile Coop on Main Street until he retired. Leona, Emma's daughter, is married to Dr. Robert Murphy and lives in Kansas City. Maesel, Charles' daughter is married to Eugene Case and lives in Moline, Ill. Both have property near Delmont and return each year. Donna, Fred's daughter married Marty Getting of Avon. Both are deceased. The Sroka family plot is in the Lutheran Cemetery at Delmont. The following pictures are of early days in Delmont. New dolls for Christmas 1925. Ruth Schneider, Maesel Sroka, Irma Williams, Esther Schneider, Donna Sroka, Ruth Wegehaupt, Edith Williams, Leona Frasch, and Jerdith Schneider with doll buggy Bill Sroka in his pool hall A celebration in Delmont [in front of present grocery store] (old Opera House upstairs) Sroka Family 1920's. Front row: Mrs. Rose Sroka and Fred. Back row: Charles, Emma and William G. F. and Marie Stahlecker Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Mrs. G. F. Stahlecker (nee Marie Joachim) was born Sept. 8, 1874, in Russia. At the age of four, her parents joined a group of immigrants from Russia to America, locating in the vicinity of Yankton. At the age of 21, she was married to G. F. Stahlecker. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the vicinity of Menno, where her husband found employment in the lumber business. Nine children were born into the family. From Menno, they moved onto a farm seven and one-half miles south of Delmont, where her husband carried on a successful trade in the lumber business. Harry and Anna Starr Family After having a meat market in Delmont for some years, Harry and Anna Starr and family moved to George, Iowa in 1937. Their daughters Shirley and Helen graduated from Delmont High School. Harry and Anna Starr George Harry Starr worked in the locker plant for Jack Wieland. Their children are Shirley Davis, Helen Schmidt, Phyllis Fahey, Mary Beck, Marilyn Wienhemer, Carole Cuperus, Frank, Keith, James, George, and Richard Starr. Frank passed away in January, 1967. Shirley Starr Davis passed away in 1960, and Harry Starr passed away in 1972. Anna Starr is in a nursing home in George, Iowa. J. W. Stevens (Jubilee Book 1961) J. W. Stevens, who had been in the hardware business in Delmont since 1913, died at his home Dec. 7, 1946. He was then 85 years old. He was born in 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens had celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. In 1901, Mr. Stevens moved to a farm east of Delmont, and in 1913, purchased the hardware business. Reuben and Alice Stolz Family, March 11, 1985, Lodi, Calif. The Reuben Stolz family were residents of the Delmont farming community until 1957. Reuben, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stolz and his wife Alice, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emil Permann, then moved to California with their four children. Reuben having been employed by General Mills Inc. for more than 25 years, died while visiting in Delmont in September 1982. Left to right: James, Clyde, David, Alice, Reuben, and Merle Stolz, 1980 Son Merle and his wife Barbara and three children are seeking their careers near Redding, Calif. Son Clyde and wife Stephanie and two children, and sons James and David are residing in Lodi, Calif., area. Gustav Strid Family Gustav Peter Strid, son of John August Strid, was born in Fliseryd. a province of Smaland May 3, 1861 in Sweden. He was a soldier in the Swedish Army. The Strid name in Sweden was known as an army name. Gustave Strid and wife Charlotte Slaholm or Sigrid Johnson Mr. Strid grew to manhood in that country. While he was there he was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Seaholm, and in 1887 they immigrated to the United States and located on a farm near Alta, Iowa. They spent seven years in Iowa, and then came to South Dakota homesteading on a farm southwest of Delmont, where he lived for 43 years. The farm is now occupied by Ted Gunnare. His wife died in 1901. Four children were born to this union, namely Connie, Oscar, Knute, and Ruth Walker Strid. Mr. Strid married again in 1904 to Mrs. Sigrid Johnson of Chicago, who had two children, Dora and Dorothy Johnson. To this union were born three children, Charlotte (Mrs. Jens Johanneson), Axel, and Levi. Levi and Charlotte are the only two survivors. Levi and Helen (Nelson) Strid Levi has lived in the Delmont area for the past 73 years. Forty years of that time he lived on the family homestead. He is married to Helen Nelson of Lake Andes. To this union was born five children: Shirley, Mrs. Don Muellor, who has two children, Michael and Pamela, Blue Earth, Minn.; Richard of Delmont; Doris, Mrs. Bill Doty and daughter Michelle, Sioux City, Iowa; Marilyn, Mrs. Andrew Barner Jr., Jenny and Gina of Sioux City, Iowa; Darlene, Mrs. Douglas Anderson, their two sons Chad and Craig of South Sioux City, Neb. Shirley (Strid), Donald Mueller. Children: Pamela and Michael Dick Strid Doris (Strid) Doty and daughter Michelle Marilyn (Strid) and James Barner with daughters Jenny and Gine Darlene (Strid) and Douglas Anderson with sons Chad and Craig Troy Strid Troy Strid, grandson of Levi and Helen Strid is also a member of the family. He has lived in their home since he was born. Roy and Frieda Struck Family Frieda Batterman and Roy Struck were married on Nov. 26, 1944 at Omaha, Neb. They lived in Omaha until 1945 and then moved to Atlanta, Ga., where Roy was in the army. In October 1946 Roy was discharged and they then moved on a farm north of Delmont. It was here that their one son, Marvin, was born July 1948. In 1950 they moved to Delmont. They then in June 1953 had a daughter Connie and in 1956 a daughter, Gail. Left to right: Gall (Struck) Mehlhaff, Marvin Struck, Connie (Struck) Weibben. Front: Roy and Frieda Struck Marvin married Joyce Schmidt, they have three children, Laura, Beth and Michael. They are living in Mitchell, S.D. Connie married Harley Wubben, and is employed at Methodist Hospital. They live in Spencer, S.D. Gail married Roger Mehlhaff and they have three children, Kimberly, Corey and Jill. They are living in Tripp. In 1976, Roy passed away. Frieda is employed by the Delmont School system. Oscar Swayne Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Oscar Swayne came to South Dakota in 1883, and filed claim in Douglas County west of Delmont. Mr. Swayne was engaged in the hardware business in Delmont from 1886 to 1892, but during that time resided on his place which his sons farmed. The Swaynes were the parents of four children: Francis, Mabel, Albert and Mary. Daniel and Rosina Teske Family Daniel Teske was born on Aug. 21, 1875 at Paris Bessarabia, South Russia. He came to the United States of America on May 5, 1885 and settled at Menno, S.D. On April 4, 1897 he was united in marriage to Rosina Spitzer. They moved to Delmont, S.D., in 1902. This family was blessed with 11 children: four sons and seven daughters. Helmuth, who lived in Delmont, S.D., passed away on June 10, 1964. Kathryn Uebersetzig, who lived in Mesa, Ariz., passed away Nov. 7, 1982. Helen Fietsam, who lived in Chicago, Ill., passed away on Jan. 8, 1973. Frieda Doering, who lived in Mitchell, S.D., passed away on Dec. 16, 1972. Ida, lived in Delmont, S.D., passed away on June 24, 1924. Alvin, lived in Delmont, S.D., passed away Jan. 19, 1914. Albert, lived in Huron, S.D., passed away on Nov. 14, 1982. Still living are: Minnie Kaufman, who lives at Glendive, Mont. Emil, who lives in Sioux Falls, S.D. Marie, who lives in Mesa, Ariz. Verna Schwiesow, who also lives in Mesa, Ariz. Mr. Teske was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Delmont, S.D., all of his life, and it was here that his children attended school. He was on the building committee when the church was built in 1912 and dedicated in 1913. He had a dray line, garage and gasoline truck in Delmont. Mrs. Daniel Teske passed away on April 20, 1942 and Mrs. Teske passed away on April 14, 1952. John and Emma Trickler Family (Jubilee Book 1961) John Trickler was born in Switzerland, Nov. 14, 1858. He came to the United States in 1870 at the age of 12 years. He was married to Emma Burchardt in 1900, and came to live on a farm southeast of Delmont. They lived there until 1913 when they moved to Delmont, where he lived until his death, Feb. 8, 1935. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Trickler. Charles and Georgie Troxell (Jubilee Book 1961) Charles Smith Troxell died at his home in Ely, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1904, of pneumonia. He was 26 years old, and a very promising young man, formerly foreman of the Delmont Creamery. He moved to fly about five years before, and November 4, 1902, married Miss Georgie Larson, daughter of Jacob Larson. The young couple had lived only four months in Ely. Charles left a wife, father, mother, two sisters and four brothers, all living in Wisconsin, except for his wife, living with her parents. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Equitable Eternal Society. At the time of his death, a local newspaper had the following to report: "Mr. Troxell was well and favorably known here, and a large crowd attended the funeral at M. E. Church, which was conducted by Rev. Kearton...The remains were taken to the Delmont Cemetery..." John and Estella Verzani Family (Jubilee Book 1961) John Verzani, a pioneer farmer living southwest of Delmont, died at his home, June 1, 1935. He came to Dakota Territory with his parents in 1862, crossing the ice on the Missouri River in the winter time near Elk Point. When he was 17, he and his father drove an oxen freighter between Sioux City and Fort Randall, carrying supplies to the government bases stationed there. Two years later he went to Elk Point where he married Estella Mulloy. They settled on a farm near Burbank. Three years later they moved to a farm southwest of Delmont. In 1895 they took up a homestead in Charles Mix County where he resided until his death in 1935. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Verzani. John Verzani was an early pioneer in Dakota Territory and endured all the hardships and privations of the early settlers of our state. Henry Sr. and Susan Villmow Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Henry Villmow Sr., died in his home in Tripp, June 6, 1933, at the age of 71 years. Mr. Villmow came to Douglas County in the fall of 1902. He farmed there for 13 years. In 1917 he moved onto a farm in Charles Mix County where he lived until he retired after four years and moved to Tripp, where he lived until his death. He was married to Susan Fischer. Four children were born to them. John and Rosina Vogel Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Mrs. Rosina Vogel (nee Hinaberg) was born Aug. 20, 1858, in southern Russia. She was married in Russia to John Vogel, and in 1880 came to America. They settled in the Tripp vicinity, and later settled near Delmont. Six children were born to them. John Vogel died in 1910. Mrs. Vogel died, after a lingering illness, Dec. 12, 1941. She is survived by five children. Paul and Ida Wasner Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Paul Wasner was born May 2, 1873, in Silesia, Germany. On June 5, 1900, he married Ida Wegehaupt. Two children, Hannah and William, were born to them. In 1906, the family came to the United States and Mr. Wasner went into business in Delmont. In 1911 he moved to a farm near Hillside where he remained until 1920. He then returned to Delmont and operated a filling station and garage. He was highly respected; a kind and considerate husband and father. His intimate friends can truly say his home life was an example to feel proud of. Delmont has never had a more loyal citizen than Mr. Wasner. Neal and Jennie Weatherholt Family In 1919 Neal Weatherholt purchased the Delmont Record from Winton Markley and began publication of the Record. He had been with the Corsica Globe at Corsica, S.D. He was an up and coming journalist and during his editorship made a thriving business of his paper. It was a weekly paper and he was responsible for bringing in the first linotype machine to Delmont. Before that time the paper was printed with handset type. This required a lot of help but Neal had the help of his boys and two brothers. His office was located in the J. W. Stevens building. He married Jennie Muilenburg in 1916 before moving to Delmont. Seven children were born. Her interest centered in her home and family. She took an active part in the Methodist Church and Delmont Study Club. In 1940 he sold the newspaper to Clyde Gaffin and moved his family to Arizona where they resided for a year before moving to San Juan Capistrano, Calif. John Weber Family (Jubilee Book 1961) John Weber was born Nov. 27, 1873, in South Russia. He came to this country at the age of three, settling with his parents at Tyndall, S.D. They later moved to a farm about seven miles southwest of Delmont, where Mr. Weber lived until his death on Nov. 18, 1938, following a short illness. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Weber. Mrs. Weber died in September, 1937. Two of their daughters and an infant son also preceded him in death. Mrs. John Weber (Jubilee Book 1961) Rosa Fischer Weber was born on Jan. 13, 1874, in Russia. In 1888 she came to the United States, settling near Tyndall. In 1895 she was married to John Weber of Tyndall. They moved to Charles Mix County in 1897 and took up a homestead on the farm where she resided until her death. She was the mother of ten children. Frederick and Edith Wedehase Family Edith L. Williams was born on May 9, 1914 to James G. and Minnie (Timm) Williams, in Delmont. She attended Lutheran Parochial School for eight years and graduated from high school in 1931. She attended secretarial school in Sioux City, Iowa, and after graduation worked for Morgan-Fuller Law Firm in Mitchell until her marriage on Jan. 20, 1950 to Frederick Wedehase. One daughter was born to this union on Oct. 31, 1950. Edith passed away Jan. 20, 1967. Edith, Irma and Julius Williams Barbara A. Wedehase was married to James William Luckey on Nov. 22, 1977 in Nebraska. Barbara is a genetic social worker with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina. Her husband is professor of health administration with the School of Public Health, associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, They have two children: Meghan E. born Oct. 11, 1979, and Brendan J. born Feb. 27, 1982. (See James Williams history.) Friederich Emil and Martha Wegehaupt Family Friederich Emil Wegehaupt was born in Douglas County, Dakota Territory, Dec. 4, 1884, the son of Fritz and Anna Elizabeth (Misterek). He spent his youth on the farm. On March 28, 1910 he married Martha Geigle, daughter of Jacob and Gottibina (Strekle) Geigle, born Jan. 9, 1890. In the year of 1906 Martha immigrated with her parents, brothers and sisters to the USA from Sarata, Bessarabia, South Russia. The first winter, staying in Tripp, S.D., then in the spring moving north of Quinn, S.D., to homestead, and build a sod house. Later she went to Tripp to work for Rev. Hein's and in Parkston for the Wm. Shaw's. The young couple moved to their own farm, and there remained until 1924 when they moved to Delmont. The railroad brought salesmen to town so Mrs. Wegehaupt served meals for them and also boarded teachers during that time. For 20 years of his sojourn in Delmont he was workman for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. They were members of Hope Lutheran Church. 1946, Martha and Emil Wegehaupt, Delmont, S.D. Mr. Wegehaupt died May 1, 1949 and Mrs. Wegehaupt died Jan. 13, 1964. They had five children: Rudolph (1911), William (1912), Hugo (1914-1983), Rose (Mrs. Alvin Fink, 1915), and Edna (Mrs. Herbert Bierwagen, 1927). Karl Friederich Sr. and Anna Wegehaupt Family Karl Friederich (Fritz) Wegehaupt was born Dec. 17, 1858 in Silesia County, Namslau, Minkowsky, Germany. Son of Karl and Rosina (Wasner) Wegehaupt. On June 2, 1880 he married Anna Elizabeth Misterek, daughter of George and Susanna Misterek, who was born March 28, 1857 at Selica County, Namslau, Staedle, Germany. In 1881, he and his wife immigrated to America, and homesteaded in Dakota Territory, in what is now known as Washington Township, Douglas County, S.D. Here they resided until 1915, and moved to Delmont to retire. On June 2, 1930 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Wegehaupt died May 26, 1935 and Mr. Wegehaupt died May 13, 1941. They had six children: Emma (Mrs. Robert Reichert 1880-1958), Martha (Mrs. Adolph Metzger 1882-1967), Emil (1884-1949), Fritz Jr. (1889-1943), Lucie (Mrs. Oscar Laufer, 1891-1933) and Paul born and died 1894. June 2, 1930, 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Wegehaupt Sr. (Elizabeth nee Misterek) Rudy and Leona Wegehaupt Family Rudy moved to Delmont in 1923 with his parents, Emil and Martha (Geigle) Wegehaupt, he was born 12 miles north of Delmont in the Hillside area. He was employed by Conrad Laib in the produce business for eight years. In 1934, Rudy bought Conrad out and went into business for himself. He operated the Wegehaupt Produce with the help of his wife and other employees until 1955 when he became the custodian of the Delmont Public School for 18 years. Rudy retired in 1973 due to health problems. Wegehaupt Produce Station of Delmont. This building is now the Horner Office Equipment business Leona, moved to Delmont in 1935. She was born to Adam and Rose (Weber) Fauth, six miles southwest of Delmont. Leona was employed as switchboard operator at the Delmont Telephone Company until 1961 when it was changed to the dial system. She then was employed at the Delmont Record for 23 years, retiring in 1984. Rudy and Leona have two children, Marine, married to Roger Vandemore of Hudson, S.D., and living now at Canton, S.D., they have three children: Twila, Lisa and Ryan; and Dean, married to Patti Pettit of Winner, S.D., and now living at Amherst, Ohio, they have two children, Rhett and Tara. Emil and Elsie Weisser Family Emil was born to John and Kathryn Weisser on May 23, 1911, in a sod house five and one-half miles south of Delmont. He attended the Beck School, along with his other brothers and sisters. Mr. And Mrs. Emil Weisser Family 1983 On March 12, 1936, he was united in marriage to Elsie Dewald, they farmed south of Delmont until 1973 when they moved to Tripp to retire. Dale Weiser Family 1983. Back row, left to right: Wayne, Kelly, Kevin. Front: Dale and Lorna They have five children: Dale who lives in south of Delmont on the former Howard Carpenter farm. Dale was united in marriage to Lorna Gall on Jan. 31, 1960 at Tripp. They have three sons: Kevin, his wife Joan and son Joshua live in Aberdeen; Kelly, his wife Carla and daughter Kendra live in Platte; and Wayne who is in the Air Force and now stationed at Ellsworth A.F.B. in Rapid City. (As of June 1985). Shirley married Virgil Fuerst on Nov. 15, 1959, they live in Armour. They have two sons, Mark of Sioux Falls and Michael, who is in the army and stationed in Germany. Betty and her husband Harvey Wormsbecher were united in marriage on Oct. 2, 1960 and they live on a farm southwest of Tripp. Darold and his wife Judy (Stoebner) were united in marriage on June 2, 1965. They live in Armour where Darold is manager of the Agland Co-op. They have a son Todd, and a daughter Tamera in school. Diane and her husband Marvin Bauder were united in marriage on April 25, 1965. They live in Tyndall. They have a daughter Pam, Mrs. Mark Radack, Scott and Lisa live in Tyndall where the two children attend school. Friederich and Margeretha Weisser Family Friederich and Margeretha (Shaefer) Weisser came to America in 1880 from South Russia, settling on a homestead six miles south and two miles east of Tripp. They had seven children, John, Friederich, August, Gottlieb, Lydia Guthmiller, Christina Ehresman of Hosmer, S.D., and Mrs. Teske of North Dakota. Friederich Sr. and Margeretha (Shaefer) Weisser Gottlieb Weisser married Rosina Hauck Feb. 16, 1905 and they continued farming on the homestead farm. They had 14 children, 12 which grew to adulthood. They were Alfred, Paul, Reuben, Ernest, Albert, Arthur, Lee, Otto, Hulda (Frey), Rebecca (Mehlhaff), Alma (Bauder), Leontina (Mehlhaff). On March 12, 1933 Alfred Weisser married Adeline Lehr and they started farming south of Delmont in Charles Mix County. They had six children, three of which died in infancy. LeRoy Weisser married Karen Herr of Tripp, S.D., on Feb. 15, 1970 and is farming the same place at the present time. Howard Weisser married Charlotte Cap of Tyndall, S.D., Dec. 28, 1960. They have two children, Renee and Craig and live at Columbus, Neb. Roland Weisser married Orgenia Goehring of Delmont, S.D., Sept. 30, 1961. They have six children, Tom, Todd, Robbie and a set of triplets Jerry, Jackie and Jodie and live at West Bend, Wis. Fred Jr. and Susanna Weisser Family Fred Weisser Jr. was born in Odessa, Russia on July 25, 1878, son of Frederich and Margaretha (Schaefer) Weisser. He came to America with his parents at the age of two years. Settling with his parents on a farm six miles south and two and one-half miles east of Tripp, S.D., living in a sod house. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisser Jr., 1902 Fred Weisser Jr. Home 1919. Left to right: Calvin, Jake, Helen, Lydia, Johanna Fred Weisser's hayfield On March 4, 1902 he was united in marriage with Susanna Bender of Scotland, S.D. They made their home on a farm ten miles southeast of Delmont, where they farmed until the time of Mr. Weisser's death, on the 3rd of February 1928. They were the parents of nine children: Theodore, Calvin, Johanna (Mrs. Carl Lagge), Helen (Mrs. Emanuel Guthmiller), Jacob, Lydia (Mrs. Ben Kaul), Frieda (Mrs. Emil Baier), Katherine (Mrs. Edward Simpfenderfer), and Sam. The widow remained on the farm until 1940, moving then to Tripp, S.D., and later to Parkston. Mrs. Weisser died in November of 1948. John and Kathryn Weisser Family John was born to Frederich and Margaretha (Schaefer) in South Russia on Feb. 28, 1870. He came to the United States with his brothers and sisters: Fred, August, Gottlieb, Lydia, Katherine and Margaret. They homesteaded with their parents south of Tripp in the Imanuel Creek area. On Jan. 1, 1896 John entered into holy wedlock with Kathryn Pfau, daughter of Christian and Catherine Pfau. And they established a homestead five and one-half miles south of Delmont. Here eight children were born to them: Emma, Mrs. Henry Tesky of Tripp, S.D.; Bertha, Mrs. Solomon Guthmiller, now deceased; Helmuth and Reinhold, now deceased; Clara of Delmont; Ernestine, Mrs. John Beck, now deceased; and Emil of Tripp. A daughter, Martha, died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. John Weisser with Helmuth, Emma, Clara, Bertha and Ernestine The family, living in a sod house, went through many hardships during the 1930's like everyone else, but never gave up, as they all worked together. John Weisser Kathryn Pfau Weisser John suffered a severe stroke in 1939 which paralyzed him, and left him in a wheelchair. Then on Aug. 8, 1943, his Master called him home at the age of 73. In the spring of 1944 John's wife Kathryn and daughter Clara moved to Delmont. In September of 1953 her health began to fail and in May of 1955 her Master called her into eternity while surrounded by her family, at the age of 80. All their life they were faithful members of the New Salem Reformed Church, south of Delmont. Jacob Weisz Family Jacob Weisz was born in Mansburg, Bessarabia, South Russia on Dec. 2, 1870. His parents were Adam Weisz Sr., who was born in Posthal, South Russia on Jan. 19, 1839 and Margaretha, nee Motz, who was born in Baradina [Borodino], Bessarabia, South Russia on Jan. 11, 1841. Jacob and his parents emigrated to the United States when he was seven and homesteaded in Hutchinson County, S.D. He married Dorothea Zeitner April 23, 1892 and they lived in Douglas County, five miles north of Delmont. In 1897 they moved to Delmont, where they owned several businesses. Ten children were born to Jacob and Dorothea but five died in infancy. Their children were Fredericka (Mrs. Adolph Grade), Edward, Maria (Mrs. Robert Grade), Erna (Mrs. Rudolph Kurtz), and Emil. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weisz, April 23, 1918, 25th wedding anniversary Jacob's father died on Dec. 12, 1907 and his mother died May 1, 1916. His wife, Dorothea, died Feb. 12, 1919, possibly of influenza. Jacob was united in marriage with Mrs. Elizabeth Steinke on April 19, 1938. She died Jan. 28, 1943 and Jacob died July 3, 1948 of a heart attack. Jacob and his family were members of Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. Gottlieb and Christina Welk Family Gottlieb and Christina (Treichel) Welk came to the United States as a young married couple in about 1876. The young couple brought their mothers along, the mothers were both widows. When they first came to South Dakota, they came to Menno and the Samuel Klaudts. Magdalena was a sister of Gottlieb Welk. They farmed a few years in the Menno area then they homesteaded about nine miles northwest of Delmont, S.D. John Welk was the oldest son of the Welks. He was born in Hutchinson County near Menno, on April 3, 1878, he had two sisters: Jacobina Kaldun and Ida Fode; and three brothers; Joseph, Benjamin and Erhardt. John Welk and Christina Eberle were united in marriage July 4, 1907. The Welks had four living children (six sons died as infants). The children are: Leontina Bueber-Delmont, Herbert (died 1976), Alta (Mrs. Ben) Stoebner of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and Leon of Lake Zurich, Ill. John Welk Family (Jubilee Book 1961) John Welk was born near Menno, S.D., April 3, 1878. He married Christine Eberle. They located in Hutchinson County, near Delmont. They were the parents of ten children. In 1938, Mr. and Mrs. Welk moved to Delmont for a permanent residence. Mr. Welk's wife died in July, 1943. In March, 1945, Mr. Welk married Mrs. Rose Fauth. Mr. Welk died Dec. 22, 1948. Rose Fauth Welk Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Rose Weber was born Feb. 19, 1880, on a farm northwest of Tyndall. She spent the days of her youth near Tyndall. She was married to Adam Fauth, and 12 children were born to them. Her husband died in 1927. She and her children remained on the farm until 1935 when she moved to Delmont. On March 20, 1945, she was married to John Welk. He preceded her in death in 1948. Mrs. Welk lived until Nov. 1, 1957. Alfred Wenzel Family Following a December wedding in 1913 Alfred Wenzel, who was raised in the Hillside area, and his bride, the former Esther Goldhammer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goldhammer moved to Delmont where Alfred had his blacksmith shop. They lived for a time in a house at the feed-sheds, then moved into their own home in the eastern part of town. He continued in his trade for years and after a tornado wrecked his shop he rebuilt it. That building remains in Delmont today. Their three children, Arnold, Paul, and Viola were born and raised in Delmont and attended the Zion Lutheran Church School. Alfred was a musician and often played for dances. He was a wrestler and wrestled at the local fairs and he also raced automobiles. In the late 1920's he sold his business and moved to the western part of the state where he continued his trade and farmed. Esther and the children stayed in Delmont until they moved to California in 1937. Alfred remarried and fathered four children: Gaila, Jeanette, and twins Alene and Alfred. The marriage ended in divorce and he raised the children on his farm near Phillip. He later moved to Wasta. Esther did housework and took in boarders to support herself and the children. Arnold went to work for the Delmont Coop at an early age and worked there until 1937. On June 28, 1934 he married Frances Kornder and they had one daughter when they moved to California. They eventually had six children. In California they made their home in Sacramento where Esther did housework and lived with her daughter. Arnold continued in the grocery business. Paul worked for a meat packing company until his death in 1972. Viola worked for the telephone company. Alfred's health failed and he died in a Rapid City hospital in 1973 at the age of 83. Esther passed away in 1977, she was also 83 years old. Arnold has retired and he and his wife live in River Pines, Calif. Viola, also retired, and her husband reside in Sacramento. Gaila and her husband live in Custer, Jeanette is in Rapid City. Alfred and his family are in Florida and Alene and her family live in Brighton, Colo. Gerald M. and Jan Wenzel Family Gerald M. Wenzel was born Nov. 15, 1942, in Douglas County,S.D., and is the son of Max and Evelyn (nee Moege) who reside in Parkston, S.D.; while Janice L. Wenzel was born Sept. 14, 1944, in Parkston, S.D., daughter of Alice (nee Sorensen) Gerlach and the late Reinhold Gerlach. Mrs. Gerlach resides in Mitchell, S.D. Gerry has a German descendancy, while Jan has a German-Danish descendancy. Gerald Wenzel Family. Kristi, Mark, Janice, Chad and Gerald Gerry attended grade and high school in Parkston, S.D., graduating from high school in 1960. During those years, he was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Dimock, S.D. Jan attended and graduated from rural Washington Township #27 grade school and then attended Parkston High School, graduating in 1962. During that time she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of rural Dimock, S.D. Gerry and Jan both continued their education after high school graduation. Jan attended Nettleton Commercial College, and graduated with a degree in secretarial business; while Gerry attended Augustana College and graduated with a B.A. Degree in business administration and business education in June 1964. On April 18, 1964, Gerry and Jan were married at St. John's Lutheran Church of rural Dimock, S.D., at which time they resided in Sioux Falls, where Jan was employed with Northwestern National Bank Trust Department; and Gerry was attending college. After college graduation. Gerry accepted a position with Retail Credit Company of Sioux Falls, and in November, 1964, was transferred to Huron, S.D., where he managed the Huron Area Retail Credit Co. office. Jan at that time was then transferred to the Northwestern National Bank at Huron, S.D., where she was in charge of installment loan payments. It was in January, 1966, that Gerry and Jan moved to Delmont, moving at that time to the then known Theo. Frasch house, and in 1966, Gerry and Jan purchased the house occupied by the N. C. Wenzel's. Gerry and Jan lived in that home until 1971, and since that time live at their present location. While moving to Delmont, Gerry accepted a banking and insurance position with A. F. Litz, and upon his retirement in 1966, Gerry had the same duties and position under then manager, N. C. Wenzel. Gerry is now the manager of the Delmont Bank and senior vice-president of the First State Bank Corporation. Mark Gerald, born on Feb. 18, 1966, in Parkston, S.D., attended and graduated from the Delmont School System in 1984, having been active in sports and music. Mark is now a second-year student at Augustana College. During the past six years, he has had summer employment with First State Bank. Kristi Lynn, was born on Oct. 10, 1968, in Yankton, S.D. She now is a junior in Delmont High, and also is active in sports and music. She also has a part-time summer employment at First State Bank. Chad Gerald, was born on Dec. 16, 1970, in Yankton. S.D., and now is a freshman at Delmont High, and also is active with the many school and summer activities. The Wenzel's are members of Zion Lutheran Church and participate in many organizations of the church and community. They, at this time, enjoy reading, camping and attending the many sports and community functions. Norbert C. and Helene A. Wenzel Family Norb and Helene Wenzel moved to Delmont in 1943 acquiring employment with the Delmont State Bank. Previous to this Norb taught school and was Douglas Deputy Auditor. Norb and Helene are the parents of one daughter, Judith B. Wenzel, who is the classified personnel director of Hemet Unified School District in California. N.C. Wenzel Family. Judith, Norbert, Helene Norb started his banking profession June 1, 1943 under A. F. Litz and upon Litz' retirement in 1966, when Delmont State Bank consolidated with Armour Bank when he was employed as vice-president and manager in Delmont now First State Bank until his retirement Dec. 31, 1984. Norb and Helene both were active in community activities. Norb served on city council for 29 years and 11 years of those as Mayor when Delmont sewer was put in. Some other community involvements were as: Boy Scout master, charter member of Delmont Baseball Athletic Association, member of Delmont Fire Department, Delmont Community Club, manager of Delmont Development Housing Apartments. Helene and Norb are both active in church activities and members of Zion Lutheran Church having served in various offices. Both are active in golf and active officers. Upon retirement the Wenzel's plans are to live in Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. White Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Mr. and Mrs. H. C. White came from Nebraska in 1895 and settled on a farm four and a half miles southwest of Delmont. Mr. White was teaching school in O'Neill, Neb., and Mrs. White would take Mr. White to his school by horse and buggy. As there were no roads, she would head for the gap in the Hills by Ft. Randall. She would stay with an Indian family overnight, and come home the next day. Mr. White also taught school in Delmont later. Jim Williams was one of his pupils. Mrs. White told of witnessing an Indian battle in a pasture east of their home. There were four children in the White family. E. F. Whitney Family (Jubilee Book 1961) E. F. Whitney came to Union County, S.D., where he received his early education and taught several terms of school. In the fall of 1880 he entered college at Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and after a year there, decided to come to Douglas County, S.D., and take a homestead. This was in 1882. He sold his claim here and filed on a preemption in McPherson County. He took his young wife to Eureka, S.D., where he had prepared a home for her. Three sons were born to the Whitneys, one living only a few days, closely followed by the mother's death in 1893. In 1894 Mr. Whitney married Miss Sarah Hutchinson. A son and daughter were born to them. In 1900, the family moved to the farm south of Delmont. In 1905, the second Mrs. Whitney passed away. In October, 1931, Mr. Whitney's health began to fail and he steadily grew weaker until he passed away on Sept. 25, 1932. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Andrew and Ella Wieland Family Andrew Wieland migrated to the USA and to Streeter, N.D., in 1909 from Russia. Andrew Wieland Family. Left to right: Gertrude, Eldora, Wilbert and Alfred. Front: parents, Ella and Andrew Wieland Ella Kost was born in Hutchinson County, S.D., in 1903. Andrew and Ella were married in Highmore, S.D., on Nov. 27, 1924. They farmed at Ree Heights and Mitchell, S.D., until they retired and moved to Delmont in 1964. They have four children, two sons and two daughters. Wilbert Wieland lives in Sioux Falls, S.D., is married and has two sons. Alfred Wieland lives in Price, Utah, is married and has three sons and one daughter. Gertrude (Wieland) Green lives in Florida, is married and has two sons and one daughter. Eldora (Wieland) Johnson is married and lives in Reno, Nev. Ernst and Katharina Wieland Family Ernst Wieland was born in Neusatz, South Russia in 1860 and came to this country as a young man in 1874 at the age of 14. In 1886 he married Katharina Weidenbach who was born in Worms, South Russia in 1862. She also came to this country in 1874 at the age of 12. The caption of her obituary reads as follows: "Mrs. Katherine Wieland died. She was the wife of the late Ernst Wieland who had a great deal to do in the Early History of Delmont." After they were married in 1886, they lived on a claim five miles north of Delmont, and three years later moved to Armour where Mr. Wieland was interested in the mercantile business. Later they moved to Delmont where they resided until the time of their deaths. During the first ten years of residence in Delmont, Mr. Wieland was engaged in the hardware business. He also had the first elevator in Delmont, was in the mercantile and grocery business, was a director of the bank and had interests in the starting of numerous other businesses in Delmont. Some of the family lived in the same house two blocks north of Main Street for 60 years. The Delmont Record, May 12, 1910 Back row, left to right: Paul Misterek, E. Wieland and family, John Hoe. Front row: Frank Reier, ?, Wm. Dahlman, A. Weckter, Barney Hand, Wallace Waldak, Station agent, Bob Hutchinson, Carl Sandell E. Wieland, 1st elevator Delmont store, Carlon Elevator in the background They had seven children. They lost one child in infancy in 1894. Katherine was born in 1887 and married Gustav Dencker in 1910. He was employed by the bank and after his death in 1914, Mrs. Dencker continued to live in Delmont until the time of her death in 1970. Ernestine was born in 1888, she never married and lived in Delmont all of her life and died in 1968. William, was born in 1891, he served in World War I, and upon his return to Delmont operated the Ford Car Agency. He married Mayme Kissinger in 1928 and moved to Mitchell, he died in 1979. Barbara was born in 1896 and married Eric Wagstaff and lived in Florida until she died in 1982. Christine was born in 1898, she married Dr. Cy Williams and lived in California. She died at an early age of 37 years. Alvin (Bob) was born in 1902. He worked in the bank in Delmont, resigned and went into business for himself. He married Mae Elizabeth Kienast in 1949 and they lived in Mitchell. Bob died in 1980. OBITUARY OF ERNEST WIELAND Ernest Wieland Dies Suddenly Delmont, S.D., February 15, 1915 The Delmont community was saddened by the sudden death of a beloved fellow citizen and dear friend, Ernest Wieland, who died suddenly after a two day illness, apparently the flu. He did not realize how seriously ill he was, even went to Tripp and Armour by train, returning later that day. By then seriously ill, the Dr. diagnosed he had pneumonia, his condition worsened by the hour until God called him home early Monday morning. It came as a shock to the family as he always enjoyed good health, therefore, unbelievable to the family that he should be taken so suddenly. It was even more painful for them that they could not talk to him before he lost consciousness. At his death the deceased was 54 years, 5 months and 5 days old. He was born in Neusatz, South Russia, came to this country as a young man in 1874, in 1887 he married Katharina nee Weidenbach. To this union seven children were born, six still living, four daughters and two sons, the oldest daughter being married to the banker, Mr. Dencker at Delmont. Funeral service was held at the Reformed Church by Rev. Funk, on Thursday February 18, at 2 p.m. with many fellow citizens and friends in attendance. Committal was at the City Cemetery north of Delmont. The text for the funeral service being, Hebr. 9-27-28. Norbert O. and Lillian Wieting Family Norbert O. Wieting, the youngest of 14 children was born on March 28, 1920 in Delmont, S.D., to Rev. Christian and Dena (nee Duensing) Wieting. Norb's father was pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont from 1902 to 1946. Rev. and Mrs. Wieting are buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Delmont. Norb and Lillian Wieting Norbert attended parochial grade school in Delmont, and graduated from Delmont High School in 1939. In 1940 Norb enlisted in the air force and served his country at stations in Washington, D.C.; Naples, Italy; and Dakar, Africa in the Air Transport Command. Upon his discharge in November 1945 he was employed by the L & W Chevrolet Garage, which was owned in partnership by Louie Bogenhagen & Walt Wieting - a brother of Norb's. Norb also served as substitute mail carrier until 1948 when he was appointed Delmont Post Master, from which position he retired Dec. 30, 1978. On May 28, 1946 Norb married Lilliam Siefken of Wayne, Neb. Lil the youngest of seven children was born Jan. 28, 1925 at Columbus, Neb., to J. Fred and L. Whilhamina (nee Rosche) Siefken. In 1931 she moved with her parents to a farm at Wayne, Neb. Lil attended parochial school at Altona, Neb., through the eighth grade and then Wayne High School. After high school she worked as chief operator for the Nebraska Continental Telephone Co. of Kearney, Neb. After marriage Lil served as acting postmaster in 1951 when Norb was called into the reserve, and she was appointed postal clerk in 1954, which position she still holds at this time. Norb and Lil have three children: Ronald, born in Parkston, S.D., March 25, 1949 is employed by the International Boar Seman Co., Eldora, Iowa as bookkeeper and Accountant. Ron is married to Joyce Grosz of Mitchell, S.D. They have three children: Lance 16, Christopher five and one half, and Nathan four. Kenneth, born in Parkston, S.D., Oct. 18, 1950 is a pastor of Trinity and Grace Lutheran Churches at Watoma, Wis. He is married to Barbara Leftwich of Waco, Texas. They have one daughter Hannah, one year of age. Londa, born Dec. 1, 1956 at Armour, S.D., is married to John Fink of Delmont, S.D. They are farming near Delmont and have two children: Aaron five and one-half and Jessica four and one-half. Rev. and Mrs. John A. Wild Family Married in Ohio on Aug. 18, 1929 and came to South Dakota. Served as Lutheran pastor in Ouster and Hot Springs until 1947 when he accepted a call to Delmont. He retired from the ministry in 1974 and then served as church organist until 1984. Pastor and Mrs. Wild have four children: The Rev. John A. Wild; Hope Schade; James A. Wild and Dr. Jeremy A. Wild; nine grandchildren and two great-grand children. Rev. and Mrs. John A. Wild Emil and Louisa Will Family Emil Will and Louisa Schulz were married March 15, 1917. They had three children, Gertrude, Oscar, and Delores. They lived on the Jacob Will farm for more than 20 years, then moved southwest of Delmont where Oscar now lives. Emil passed away Dec. 21, 1943 at the age of 47. Louisa and Delores moved into Delmont in the late 1940's. Louisa Will now lives at the West Apartments, moving in when the apartments were completed. Wedding picture of Emil and Louisa (Schulz) Will, March 15, 1917 Delores Will Gertrude and Oscar Will Emil Will Family The family picture was taken in the fall of 1943 a couple months before Emil passed away. Gertrude married Ewald Brenner. They live on a farm and have four children. Oscar is married to Martha Fink. They have four children, and live on the Will farm southwest of town. Oscar is a County Commissioner for Douglas County. Delores is married to Don Gunnare and lives in Mitchell. They have four children. Jacob Will Family Will Andreas Baier, age 20, and his bride Maria (nee Frank) age 19, came to America as a young couple. They arrived Nov. 13, 1876 at Baltimore, Md., on the S.S. Berlin. Their destination was Yankton, Dakota Territory. The Baiers settled five miles north of what is now Delmont, S.D. With them on the trip were Andreas' mother Fredericka and his sister Carolina who later married Michael Semmler. The Semmlers had a large family of 15 children and Grandma Fredericka made her home with them. Andreas and Maria had four children: Gottlieb, Rosina, Robert, and John, who died in infancy. Andreas Baier and his hired man were killed by lightning as they were unhitching their horses in 1884 or 1885. Later Maria Baier married Jacob Will. Jacob also came to America at age 19 on the same ship and the same date as the Baiers came. They lived on the same place the Baiers did and had five children: Emma married Emanuel Mattheis; Martha married Jacob Lindeman; Hulda married John Fink; Henry married Magelena Lindeman; and Emil married Louisa Schulz. Jacob Will Children. Back: Martha Will Lindeman, Emma Matheis Will, Hulda Will Fink, Baby - Emil Will, Henry Will Jacob Will Family. Left to Right: Henry, Martha, Emma, and Emil. Front Jacob and Maria Will Jacob Will served as County Commissioner in Douglas County. He died of a heart attack in 1913 at age 55. Maria now stayed with her youngest son Emil, who farmed the home place. Later she married Martin Grosz in Scotland and lived there until his death. She spent her last years with her daughter Martha. She died in July 1936 and is buried by her husband Jacob Will at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery five miles north of Delmont. Andreas Baier was buried in a field near his homestead as there was no church or cemetery, people had services in their homes. Mrs. Louisa Will is the only surviving member of this family. She will be 90 years old Oct. 12, 1985. She and Emil had three children: Gertrude is married to Ewald Brenner and has four children; Oscar married Martha Fink and they have four children; and Delores married Donald Gunnare and they have four children. Archie L. Williams Archie L. Williams was born on Feb. 11, 1911 to James G. and Minnie (Timm) Williams on a farm east of Delmont. He attended school in Delmont and later farmed with brothers on the home place. He was inducted into the United States Army on Dec. 29, 1941 where he spent nearly four years in the European Theater of Operations. After his discharge he continued farming for a number of years, and later worked for Agland Coop, and Pete Grosz in the well drilling business. After retiring, he spent his winters with his sister in California. He now makes his home in Delmont. Lawrence, Herman, Arch Williams at the Old Delmont School Herman N. and Esther Williams Family Herman N. Williams was born April 27, 1909 on a farm east of Delmont to James G. and Minnie (Timm) Williams. He attended school in Delmont and later worked on the family farm with his brothers. On March 6, 1943, he was united in marriage to Esther Wunder at Hartington, Neb. Esther was the daughter of Wm. and Katherine Wunder. They fanned the Williams farm east of Delmont for a number of years, then bought a farm southwest of Delmont, where they remained until Herman's death on Dec. 31, 1966. Esther then moved to Armour, where she still lives. Lawrence, Herman and Archie Williams, Minnie Williams standing in the doorway (on Williams farm east of Delmont) Two children were born to this union. James W., born Feb. 17, 1945, who lives with his mother; and Marcella M., born Dec. 19, 1945. Marcella was married to Larry Olawsky on July 9, 1966. They have two children: Darin, born May 24, 1969; and Kristi, born Feb. 7, 1973. The Olawsky family resides in Sioux Falls, S.D. James and Minnie Williams Family James Garfield Williams was born in Des Moines. Iowa on Oct. 10, 1879 to Julius Parker and Lettie (Brazelton) Williams. James was the oldest of three children, Leona Edith, born in Douglas County, S.D., Sept. 30, 1883, and Ida Lillian, born in Delmont, S.D., March 14, 1894. James G., our subject, came to Douglas County with his parents in 1881 at the age of two years. They lived in Douglas County and on July 11, 1892 his father received a land grant from President Benjamin Harrison. All the lumber for improvements on the land was hauled by wagon from Yankton. James received his education in Delmont and Des Moines. Grandpa Clabourn Brazelton and second wife, Anna Charman B. Great-grandparents of James G. Williams children Lettie Williams, mother of James G. Minnie (Timm) Williams, Grandma Caroline Timm and Pauline Timm On Sept. 22, 1906 he was united in marriage to Minnie (Timm) of Eau Claire, Wis. To this union were born six children, Lawrence, Herman, Archie, Edith, Irma, and Julius. (See Frederick Wedehase and Robert Repp histories.) James farmed for many years on what was known as the Billman farm. In 1915 he moved with his family to Delmont where he worked at Devine's Drug Store, and later was manager of the Farmers Elevator. He moved back to his farm east of Delmont in 1929. His three oldest sons farmed, but he kept his employment in town. He served as a member of the school board for many years and was a member of the Commercial Club and Kiwanis. During World War II he served on the Douglas County Rationing Board. Mr. Williams died on July 5, 1955. Mrs. Williams lived in the family home with her son Archie until her death on May 6, 1967. Julius James Williams Julius James Williams was born July 29, 1919 to James G. and Minnie (Timms) Williams in Delmont. He attended school in Delmont, graduating in 1937. That same year he went to California, entering an engineering school. Upon completion of his education he was employed by Fairbanks Morse Co., where he remained for 30 years, except for nearly four years spent with a bomber squadron in Europe and North Africa during World War II. For 13 years before his death on Nov. 18, 1982, he was in partnership with Kirst Pump at Hunting Park, Calif. J. J. Bud Williams Minnie Williams and the kids ready for school Lawrence W. and Agnes Williams Family Lawrence Williams was born on Jan. 30, 1908 to James and Mathilda (Timm) Williams in Delmont. He married Agnes Schaal of Tripp on Sept. 27, 1933. To this union were born Marlyne, Dennis, Ardith, and Lynn all who attended and are graduates of Delmont Public School. Marlyne, a registered nurse is married to Paul Fink and they live on a farm near Delmont. They have four children, John, married to Londa Welting, Richard, Karen and Merrill. Paul and Marlyne have two grandchildren. Lawrence Williams Family Dennis, a Vietnam veteran, is self-employed in building construction in Yankton, S.D., where he and his wife Sandra Peters, are raising four children, Kevin, Kurtis, Krischel, and Kameron. Ardith lives in Minneapolis, Minn., where she is employed by the city bus line. Lynn lives in Tripp, S.D., with her husband Keith Stoebner where she works as a beautician, Keith who is a member of the South Dakota National Guard and the Tripp Volunteer Fire Dept. is co-owner of Stoebner & Permann Const., Inc. Keith and Lynn were married April 24, 1976. One child died in infancy. Lawrence farmed near Delmont and later moved to town and worked on road construction. He died Sept. 20, 1980. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Witt Sr. Family Before we moved to Delmont, S.D., in 1918, we lived for five years on a small ranch in Eastern Montana, 50 miles from town. Our cattle brand was (Lazy S J Bar). Father didn't know what he was getting into when he took up a homestead there. He found out that it was much too dry to do any farming besides grazing, but he stuck it out for a number of years, then decided it was the wrong place to make a living. One thing we missed when we left were the brilliant displays of Northern Lights which showed up every once in a while. They were truly beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Witt, Parkston,S.D., formerly of Delmont. Taken in the mid 1940's. Father died in 1949, and mother in 1974. Both buried in the Parkston Protestant Cemetery. We arrived in Delmont Nov. 1, 1918, not long after our arrival the telephone office sent out a general ring on all the lines with the happy announcement that "The war is over there was much rejoicing in town. We couldn't buy a farm for what little we got out of our small ranch, so for the next 24 years we lived on a number of rented farms around Delmont. Prices were high for everything including farm machinery so a person had to use up everything and borrow some more to get started again. Crops were fair during the twenties, but the crash in 1929 ruined many a farmer and business man. With the arrival of the 1930's came the long drouth years. Only in 1932 did we have sufficient rainfall. The crops were small and the grasshoppers got their share first. Prices for grain and cattle were very low. The dust storms were so bad a person sometimes had to put on the lights in the middle of the day. It seemed that the depression would never end. It's hard to say what would have happened if the government wouldn't have come out with WPA jobs. The pay was small but it was the sole cause of survival in many cases. Things didn't get much better until about the beginning of the war. By then Art was on his own and Otto had been drafted into the army. So our Dad had to sell out and move to Parkston, there being no vacant houses in Delmont. He worked as a carpenter and bricklayer until his health forced him to quit. He died in 1949. Mother lived until 1974. They are buried in the Protestant Cemetery in Parkston. There were seven children: Emanuel (deceased) became a Chevrolet dealer, Hulda took up vocational nursing, Art worked as an aero-space technician, Otto did house painting, Anna (deceased) married a farmer but he later changed to construction work, Patricia took up medical secretary work, Edna became a beauty operator. William C. and Katherine Wunder Family Little is known of the Wunder's living in Germany, but those who came to the United States was Fredrich C. Wunder born in Kiel, Germany and was married to Christine Moss, born July 7, 1835 in Kiel, Germany, where she had grown to womanhood. To this union five children were born, four sons and one daughter. A son, Ferdinand, died while a baby. William C. Wunder and wife Katherine (Koch) Those living who came to the United States in 1883 or 1884, settling in Benton County, Iowa, were father Fredrich, mother Christine, and their children Henry, who later lived in Laurens, Iowa; William, C., who moved to Delmont, S.D., and Charles that lived in Sioux City, Iowa, who married and had no children and a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Schlapkohl of Jasper, Minn. Fredrich died in 1890, his wife Christine Wunder continued to make her home in Iowa until 1920, when she came to Delmont to live with her son, William on his farm southwest of Delmont for three years until her death on Dec. 24, 1923. She was buried in the Delmont Cemetery. William C. Wunder born Sept. 17, 1872 in Kiel, Germany came to the United States from Kiel, Germany in 1883 or 1884 and lived in Benton County, Iowa. On Feb. 16, 1898, he married Katherine Koch in Keystone, she was born Aug. 31, 1875 in Kiel, Germany to John and Goeltke Koch, who came to the United States when she was a young girl. To this union seven children were born. William and Katherine Wunder lived on a farm in Vinton, Iowa for seven years, after which they moved to a farm south of Delmont in 1905. (Two miles south and one mile west of Delmont, where Marvin Ebright now lives). Children Elsie, Hilda, and Harvey attended the school across the road-that still stands. They lived there four years before they moved in 1909 to their new farm two miles south, two miles west, one mile south, and one and three-quarter miles west of Delmont, living here 49 years, and celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary there. William and Katherine had seven children: Elsie born Nov. 11, 1898 in Vinton, Iowa, married J. W. Miller and lives in Mitchell, S.D.; Hilda born April 11, 1900 in Vinton, Iowa, married Alfred Fideler and lives in Armour, S.D.; Harvey born Oct. 5, 1901 in Vinton, Iowa, married Beryl Baker and lives at Delmont, S.D.; John born March 12, 1904 and died Nov. 3, 1964, married Vivian Hrdlicka, lives in Armour, S.D.; Alvin born, April 22, 1906, died June 2, 1964, not married; Gladys born Feb. 25, 1909, married Carl Schroeder and lives in Armour, S.D.; Esther, born Dec. 2, 1913, married Herman Williams, lives in Armour, S.D. William Wunder farmed all his life and passed away Jan. 12, 1958 at the age of 85 years and was buried in the Delmont Cemetery. Katherine continued to live with her son, Alvin on the farm until his death on June 2, 1964 of kidney infection. Katherine died of a heart attack Aug. 29, 1964, both being buried in the Wunder plot at the Delmont Cemetery. Harvey lived at home with his parents until 1925 when he went to Minnesota to work out for a year doing farm work, then returned to South Dakota to farm with his parents. In the meantime, there was a young lady down the road growing up to be his wife, she was Beryl Baker. Will S. Baker was born in Illinois and married Ida Austin, they had three sons, Fred, Frank, and Willard S., and a daughter, June. Willard S. Baker - Beryl's father - was born July 30, 1891 two miles south of Delmont and lived there until his marriage Aug. 6, 1911 to Ruby F. Otto, who was born April 9, 1891 in Hutchinson County, Tripp, S.D., to Robert and Florance (Layton) Otto. They lived southeast of Delmont near Oak Hollow. When Willard S. Baker and Ruby F. Otto were married they moved to a farm two miles south, three miles east and one mile south of Delmont, on the west side of the road, on the corner. While living here Willard farmed, and their daughter, Beryl was born March 8, 1912. In March of 1913, they moved to a farm two miles south and one east of Delmont, where another daughter, Lois was born, Nov. 17, 1913, and a son, Wolford on July 15, 1915. In 1916, the Baker family moved to the original Baker farm two miles south of Delmont (where Don Schmidt now lives). Will S. Baker and Ida had built the large house and other out buildings, including hanging the large bell near the house, that still stands today. Will S. and Ida Baker moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1915. It is known that Ida Baker taught school at one time in the Delmont Public School and a rural school in Choteau Creek, the years not known. Will was known to keep a daily diary, wish we had those for some interesting history. Robert G. was born April 1918, Sylvia was born Feb. 1, 1920, Harry A. was born Oct. 20, 1921, and Willard Thomas was born June 18, 1924, while living on the Baker farm. Beryl, Lois, Wolford, Robert and Sylvia attended school one mile west of their home until 1926. The Baker children rode to school in a four wheeled buggy drawn by a shetland pony named Chester, who wouldn't cross over the two bridges on the way to school, unless one of the children got off and walked over the bridge in front of him. In 1926 Willard and Ruby, with their seven children moved to the Linkhart place, which was from Delmont two miles south, two west, one south, and two west. On March 22, 1931 Ida Joann was born to complete the family. The children attended school across the road from their home, which was on the corner of the section. Beryl went to school with Esther Wunder, but all of the other Wunder children had completed school by this time. Willard and Ruby farmed in the Delmont area for 21 years and then moved to Mountain Grove, Mo., for three years, then moved to Valley, Neb., to a farm, but was employed by the Valley Feed Yards for 11 years and at the Lake Platte View for ten years, which was a resort, retiring in 1969. He died Easter Sunday, April 11, 1971 at the Dodge County Community Hospital at the age of 79 years. Ruby passed away April 11, 1961. Beryl Baker never went to Missouri with her parents. She lived with her aunt and uncle, Gertrude and John Jordt, who had three sons and two daughters, where she helped in their home. She also helped in the Albert Robbennolt and Fred Schroeder homes and worked at Jenny's Cafe in Delmont where the Delmont Co-op gas pumps now stand. Harvey Wunder and Beryl Baker were married March 14, 1934 in Armour, S.D., with Carl and Gladys Schroeder, as their attendants. This day was remembered for the high winds were blowing dust and Russian thistles through the air, so made visibility almost impossible while driving to their home two south, two west, one south, and three-quarter miles west of Delmont, where they had lived all their married life, now 51 years. Harvey and Beryl farmed, raised cattle and hogs, had chickens and always raised a large garden. They had one son, Wayne Warren born June 14, 1937 at home. Through the years, they built a new home in 1958 and other out buildings. Wayne attended eight years of grade school at Choteau Creek #2, three-quarters of a mile east and one mile south and one-quarter mile east of his parents home. He graduated from Delmont High School in 1955 and attended Southern State Teachers College in the fall. At the end of the year he returned home to farm with his father. On Nov. 12, 1959, Wayne Wunder and Karen Sadler, who was born Sept. 17, 1940 to Dr. Kenneth and Rosemary Sadler of Wagner, were married at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wagner. To this union five children were born; three daughters and two sons. Susan RaNae, born Sept. 16, 1960, attended Vo-Tech of Mitchell, graduated LPN. Married Robert Reinfeld on Aug. 23, 1980. Their children are: Justin Robert, twin, born Nov. 11, 1981; Joshua Wayne, twin, born Nov. 11, 1981; Melissa Jo, born Aug. 16, 1984. Sandra Dee, born Nov. 5, 1962, graduated from S.D.S.U. with a B.A. JoDella Ann, born Oct. 15, 1963, attended U.S.D., works in Vermillion. James (Jay) Kenneth, born Oct. 29, 1964, attending S.D.S.U. Robert Wayne, born Nov. 2, 1965, attending S.D.S.U. Wayne lives on a farm four miles south, two miles west, and three-quarters of a mile south of Delmont on the east side of the road. Daughter, Susan and Robert Reinfeld and sons lived in their trailer home just south of Wayne's farm for a time, before moving it into Wagner, so they would be closer to their work. Susan is an LPN at the Wagner Community Hospital and Robert is the concrete foreman for Wagner Building Supply. Elizabeth Zacher Family Elizabeth Bensinger was born April 9, 1869 in Teplitz, Bessarabia, South Russia, she married Andreas Kurtz, who was born April 9, 1869. Andreas died July 21, 1901 in South Russia. In 1906 she emigrated to America with her five sons, Andrew, John, Rudolph, Gustav, and George. Elizabeth later married Andreas Weber on Oct. 11, 1907 in Hutchinson County, S.D. Three sons were born, Gotthelf (Don), Christ, and Benjamin. They made their home in Delmont. Andreas died in 1925, at the age of 60. One son, John, died on Sept. 28, 1918 in the war in France. His body was later returned to Delmont for burial in the Lutheran Cemetery. Elizabeth and her family were members of Hope Lutheran in Delmont. Elizabeth Zacker Elizabeth married John Zacher of Wenatchee, Wash., on July 5, 1933, and they made their home in Delmont. After his death she continued to live in her home in Delmont until her death in 1961. Three of her sons are still living, Andrew who makes his home in Colonial Manor at Armour, Don in Delmont, and Benjamin in Tripp. Johannes and Wilhelmena Ziebart Family by Roger Kaufman The Johannes Ziebart family was one of the many thousands of German families who migrated from the Ukraine Province in Russia. This migration took place around 1875 when Russia refused to extend a treaty, thus taking away all rights of education, speech, religion and exemption from military service. Johannes (John) Ziebart, his wife Wilhelmena (nee Mix) and their five small children arrived in Yankton, Dakota Territory, in the spring of 1882. Johannes then left his family with relatives north of Yankton while he rode out on a borrowed horse, located, staked and filed a claim in Lincoln Township, Douglas County. Johannes then returned to Yankton to purchase the necessary items needed to settle on their newly found home, lumber, tools, implements, some home furnishings, a large wagon and a team of work animals. The price of a good team of horses was sky high - $150 on up, so John decided to purchase a strong team of oxen at the price of $60.00 a team. After Johannes was satisfied he had purchased everything they would need, he and his family, riding in the new wagon along with all their supplies and drawn by the fresh team of oxen; started on their 70 mile trip to Douglas County and a new life with freedom we in this nation take so for granted. While "proving up" their homestead, three more children were born, having eight children in all. Three sons - Adam, who died at a young age after being kicked by a horse (1881-1893); John, who married Marie Jerke; Joseph, who married Marie Lutz; and five daughters: Bertha (Mrs. Gottlieb Riemitz); Pauline (Mrs. Fred Bietz); Rebecca (Mrs. Gottlieb Baier); Eva, first husband, Christian and second husband Fred Schnell; and Wilhelmena "Minnie" (Mrs. Conrad Laib). All are now deceased, the last one of the children to pass away was Mrs. Conrad Laib, born 1888 died 1979. Family of (John) Johannes and Wilhelmena Ziebart. Standing: Pauline and husband Fred Bietz; Joseph and wife Marie; Gottlieb and Rebecca Baier; Wilhelmina (Minnie) Laib; August Christian and wife Una. Seated: Bertha (Mrs. Gottlieb Reimitz), Johannes (father), and Wilhelmena (mother) The original Johannes Ziebart homestead is presently the Eltor Semmler farm. The years passed and the children grew up, married, and settled around the area starting their own farms. Johannes and Wilhelmina retired and moved into Delmont where a few years later, Wilhelmina died (1852-1923). After Wilhelmina passed away, Johannes once more went to live on the farm. This farm was located seven miles north of Delmont and built by son Joseph. Joseph built a little house for his father to live in and they looked after and cared for Grandpa Ziebart (born July 5, 1849) until his passing, Jan. 15, 1929. The little house was later used as a summer kitchen. Joseph and Marie Ziebart, wedding Dec. 18, 1903 Emile Ziebart with matching team Cutting corn with horses. Little boy is Jim Ziebart, son of Emile and grandson of Joseph Ziebart Joseph Ziebart plowing Son Joseph Ziebart (born in 1876) married Marie Lutz at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church on Dec. 18, 1903. The ceremony was performed by Pastor E. Goeken. Marie Lutz was born in South Bessarabia in 1882. Joseph and Marie were hard working people with a family of 11 children to raise. I'm sure many of our elder citizens still recall those "good old days" up early to get the milking done, finish chores, quick breakfast, harness the horses and be in the field at sun-up. Work was still done by hand and horses, and at noon the horses had to be rested or teams changed over the noon meal, then back to the field until chore time where process started all over again - milking chores, unharnessing the horses, coming in bone weary with supper waiting on the cook stove. It would do us all well to remember just the strength and determination and faith these people had and to thank God from whom they drew their strength. For when the supper hour was finished all sat and listened while the father read from the family Bible. Family of Joseph and Marie Ziebart. Back row: Walter, Herbert, Emile, Theodore. Second row: Edwina, Annette, Lillian (seated), Edna, Helma. Front row: Joseph (father), Milton, Marie (mother) Joseph and Marie had 11 children: six daughters - Edwina (Mrs. Fred Kaufman) 1904-1968; Helma (Mrs. Bill Schultz) 1907-1976; Edna (Mrs. Richard Jerke); Gertrude, who died in infancy July 28, 1913; Annetta (Mrs. Robert Link); Lillian (Mrs. Vern Rassmussen). Five sons - Theodore, 1905-1969; Emile, married Emeline Goldhammer; Herbert, married Gladys Kreth; Walter, married Clara Altenburg; Milton, 1925-1980. Those years of hard work took its toll on one stormy night in 1941 after going outside to secure some barn doors and to turn off the windmill in high winds, that Joseph came in, sat down heavily in his rocking chair and suddenly and quietly passed away. Farm of Joseph Ziebart, located seven miles north of Delmont Marie then moved to Parkston leaving son Herbert to carry on farming on the "home place." Marie Ziebart passed away in October 1954. Most members of the Ziebart families who are deceased are laid to rest in a quiet Lutheran Cemetery set on a sheltered hill just a few miles south of Joseph's farm (or five miles north of Delmont). Herb and Gladyse Ziebart, wedding day, 1944 Herb and Gladyse Ziebart Herbert Ziebart married Gladyse Kreth in 1944 and continued the tradition of family farming on the "home place." Three children were born to this union: two daughters - Dawn (Mrs. Ron Neugebaur); Debbie (Mrs. Tom Neugebaur) and one son, Dennis. With the children now grown and married Herb and Gladyse have retired and moved to Parkston leaving Dennis, the fourth generation of Ziebarts to live on the family farm. Back: Judy and Dennis Ziebart. Front: Todd, Tara and Troy Dennis Ziebart married Judy Hauser, and they have three children, two sons: Troy, 14; Tod, 11; and one daughter, Tara, four. Dennis, Judy, and their family continue to farm up to this present writing. The work is still long and hard but what would great-grandfather Johannes say if he could see how farming is done now! Not in his wildest dreams could he have imagined when he purchased that first team of oxen and plowed that first furrow of virgin sod that one day they would be replaced with big tractors and six to eight bottom plows. The yoke that Johannes used with his oxen now proudly hangs in the living room in the home of Roger Kaufman near Delmont. Samuel and Elizabeth Ziegler Family (Jubilee Book 1961) Both Samuel and Elizabeth Ziegler are natives of Pennsylvania. In March, in the year 1897, they were married at Landisburg, Pa. They moved to near Seneca, Kan., and a few years later visited relatives near Delmont, S.D. The possibilities for making a good home appealed to this young couple. Their church membership was transferred to the Methodist Church south of Delmont at that time. Both took part in church activities, and served as officers. Mr. Ziegler was active in community affairs. For many years he held offices on the school board, telephone company, Farmers Elevator, Delmont Co-op and others. The Zieglers were a kind and friendly couple, and one always found a warm welcome awaiting him when calling at their home. In their declining years they spent the winters in McAllen, Texas, where they owned an orange and grapefruit acreage. They were the parents of one daughter, Hazel. Chapter VII Storms, Accidents and Tragedies Storms, Accidents, Tragedies 1904-1961 DEATH: August 27, 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Deli Buckston's little baby of Morrison died of cholera infantum the first of the week. DEATH September 2, 1904. The baby of Robert Kooper died from cholera infantum. DEATH: September 2, 1904. The nine year old daughter of Wm. Lyons of Morrison died at her home last week of scarlet fever. The baby, just a few months old, died of the same disease on the same day. DEATH: September 9, 1904. W. P. Millay died at the home of his son, Henry, on September 8th. He was over 80 years of age. HAIL STORM: October 14, 1904. About 12 o'clock last Sunday night this vicinity was visited by a terrific hail storm which was followed by a nice rain. DEATH: January 13, 1905. Grandpa Patzer died Monday morning at his home in Delmont at the age of 78 years. CYCLONE: May 5, 1905. Wednesday afternoon there was a young cyclone passed through northwest of Delmont, destroying a barn for John Brenner, also one for John Vogel and one for Jacob Willis, and a windmill for Chris Schroeder. DEATH: January 3, 1906. Andrew Harold Verzani, 11 year old son of John Verzani, residing 7 miles southwest of Delmont, died as a result of a kick from a horse. The accident occurred on Friday A.M. The boy went out to drive some horses that were doing damage among trees. Dr. Ash of Delmont and Still of Avon were summoned and labored incessively. The boy passed away Sunday A.M., result of meningitis caused by kick. He was born January 7, 1895. Funeral conducted by Fr. Carey. DEATH: January 1906. Dr. Vander Linden dropped dead in drug store while giving instructions to Robert Baker how to administer certain medicines to his infant child. DEATH: July 28, 1906. Raymond M. Graham, grandson of M. C. Usher, died at the age of 17 years, 8 months, 2 days. FIRE: October 4, 1906. George Marvin, residing southeast of town, had the misfortune to lose his residence by fire yesterday during the high wind. The fire started from a defective flue, and very little belongings were saved. DEATH: October 16, 1906. Mrs. Charles Langsdale, pioneer lady of this part, died at the age of 81 years. She came to Yankton County in 1859, moved to Hutchinson County in 1882. SNOWSTORM: October 23, 1906: The most disastrous loss in the financial way, caused by the elements that has ever fallen to the lot of town of Delmont, occurred Tuesday night, caused by wet, heavy snow, a miniature blizzard. The entire telephone system of the entire town was wrecked. DEATH: March 20, 1907. Mrs. Christ Wieland died at home, age 74. ACCIDENT: July 18, 1907. George Rose, 7 miles north of Delmont, was killed by lightning. ACCIDENT: October 7, 1907. Chas. Wieland was killed. He was fireman on the train which had a head-on collision between Sioux City and Mitchell. DEATH: October 1909. Mrs. Dorcas Allyn died at the age of 95 years. ACCIDENT: July 28, 1910. Victor Hellyer was killed by being dragged by a horse. DEATH: June 11, 1911. Mrs. Annd Feurack died at the age of 64 years. DEATH: August 10, 1911. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Stevens died from cholera at the age of 1 year, 29 days. FIRE: August 10, 1911. John Peters lost his home by fire. FIRE: January 25, 1912. Three buildings go up in smoke. They were the office of Dr. T. Arnold, the Devine Drug Store, and the Old Sioux Falls Brewery. Estimated loss of $7,000.00. ACCIDENT: May 16, 1912. Tracy Jenny loses his life by drowning at Mitchell. ACCIDENT: March 6, 1913. Ben Johnson was killed by a shotgun when he was hunting with his two sons. The horses started to run away, he set the gun down and it was loaded and then it exploded and hit him in the shoulder. He died of bleeding to death, age 45 years. Accident happened on Otto Frederickson farm some 10 miles south of this city. ACCIDENT: December 9, 1915. The four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harm Batterman burned to death. DEATH: November 9, 1916. Maria Grosz died of infantile paralysis, age 9. ACCIDENT: November 30, 1916. Chris Semmler was killed while blasting rock. ACCIDENT: December 6, 1917. Fred Semmler met with fatal accident while driving a load of grain to Parkston. He fell from the wagon and was run over. DEATH: October 28, 1919. Edward J. Wieting, son of Rev. C. Wieting, died after a two-week illness of typhoid fever. He had been attending a school at Concordia, Mo., but due to an epidemic of malaria, the school closed down and he returned home, and then he became ill and was forced to go to bed; he became worse day by day till his death. He was only 16 years of age. November 26, 1919. Albert B. Wieting died of typhoid fever after a 3-week illness. Two trained nurses have been secured, but to no avail to help relieve this disease. He would have been 14 year of age on the 12th of December. December 1, 1919. Clara Dorothea Wieting, twin sister of Albert, also died of typhoid fever after an illness of about two weeks. She passed away, making a total of three children lost by the Rev. Wieting's in about a six-week period. ACCIDENT: December 1919. Raymond Mattheis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Mattheis, died when he is believed to have opened a stove, in the absence of his mother for only a few minutes, and his clothes caught fire. He was just 2 years old. FIRE: September 1920. The M. R. Harris barn was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. It was between a $1,000 and $2,000 loss. SNOWSTORM: November 4, 1920. Ten inches of snow on the level, then drifted 3 to 4 feet high. Corn not husked. FIRE: March 1921. The Farmers Elevator burned and contents were destroyed, cause unknown; about 10,000 bushel of grain lost. Covered by insurance. FIRE: October 26, 1921. The meat market was destroyed and contents were a total loss. ACCIDENT: August 2, 1923. Martin Eggert was drowned near the Wolf Creek Dam on the Jim River near Freeman, Sunday afternoon, where he had gone with relatives for an outing. He was a brother of R. E. Eggert. FIRE: August 20, 1923. A. A. Traux elevator burned, cause unknown; 5,000 bushel of grain destroyed. ACCIDENT: August 16, 1923. A fatal auto accident occurred on the Sunshine Highway Sunday evening at about 8 o'clock when a car occupied by Bert McKenzie and Mack Durkee ran over a lady of the name of Mrs. Mike Heisinger. She died from her injuries on Wednesday. ACCIDENT: October 18, 1923. While out hunting Sunday afternoon with Homer Hand and Oscar and Al Herbst, John Benjamin met with an accident that cost him his left arm when a shotgun that was standing in the car was accidentally discharged, the load striking him just above the elbow. ACCIDENT: November 29, 1923. Lawrence Jenny met with a very unfortunate accident last Friday afternoon while working on a gasoline engine that resulted in the loss of his arm. ACCIDENT: March 13, 1924. Madeline, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Verzani, Jr., accidentally swallowed cresoline that was being used in a vapor lamp for whooping cough. Death resulted in a short time. Age 1 year, 11 months. ACCIDENT: July 4, 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Star, Shirley and Helen, and son, Franklin, were all more or less seriously injured when the Ford car they were riding in and a Studebaker car driven by J. W. H. Wentzel ran together at the intersection 3 miles north and 3 west of Delmont, 9:30 A.M., on their way to Armour celebration. Helen Star received the worse injury and is still unconscious the sixth day after the accident. TORNADO: October 1, 1924. A tornado goes through Delmont and damages homes, new school, elevator, light plant building and Catholic Church. Thousands of dollars worth of damage was done. DEATH: December 1924. Homer Gilbreath, high school student, dropped dead on local gym floor while playing basketball; age 16 years, from Ravinia. ACCIDENT: August 27, 1925. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Fauth lost arms in mower accident. ACCIDENT: September 3, 1925. A second son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Fauth meets with serious accident. He was fatally injured when he was caught in the belt of a grinder. Died in Wagner hospital, age 25. ACCIDENT: May 1926. Elmer Roth died from being kicked by a horse. ACCIDENT: October 1926. Gottfried Schwegler fell into grain elevator and lost three fingers. ACCIDENT: October 1927. Clyde Shafer of Mitchell was killed at Delmont while erecting a monument at the cemetery. ACCIDENT: January 1928. Gottfried Schwegler, was struck and killed by an auto. He was walking home from school. He was 13 years old. FIRE: May 10, 1928. The parsonage of the Iowa Lutheran Church, 6 miles northwest of Delmont, burned to the ground. FIRE: June 1928. An elevator burned near the one that was completely destroyed last week. Loss of about 2500 bushel of wheat and corn. FIRE: June 1928. Large elevator destroyed by fire, estimated loss of $21,000.00; large quantity of grain destroyed. ACCIDENT: October 25, 1928. Mrs. George Ray of Sioux City was killed in an auto accident when her husband lost control of the car in loose gravel near Kaylor, S.D. She received a broken neck and died instantly. The Rays were well-known former residents of the Delmont community. FIRE: December 6, 1928. Fire of unknown origin broke out in the hallway of the upstairs of the Buche Store building on the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day and resulted in considerable damage to the entire upstairs rooms and to the large G. F. Buche Co. merchandise stock. ACCIDENT: December 20, 1928. Bill Serr met with a bad accident on Tuesday afternoon when he got his left hand caught in the gears of a corn sheller, and had to have his thumb amputated. FIRE: January 3, 1929. The Albert Goehring family suffered a severe loss early New Year's morning when fire destroyed their farm home, 2 miles east and 4 1/2 miles north of Delmont. FIRE: February 21, 1929. The farm home occupied by the Ray Carpenter family was completely destroyed by fire about 10:00 A.M. Sunday. ACCIDENT: March 28, 1929. Fred Freitag was killed on March 21, 1929, near Ackley, Iowa, when he ran into loose gravel with his motorcycle and was thrown from the machine. Mr. Freitag is well known in this community, having lived here for many years. ACCIDENT: November 14, 1929. Oscar Strid has hand caught in corn picker and left arm is badly twisted and broken. FIRE: November 6, 1930. The large farm home on the Jim Connell farm southwest of Delmont was completely destroyed by fire about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. Only a few items were saved out of the house. FIRE: November 13, 1930. The farm home of Fred Reinfeld, Jr., was completely burned to the ground early Wednesday morning. Most of the clothing was saved. FIRE: December 4, 1930. The house owned by Grandma Zietner located in the east part of town was practically ruined from a fire that was discovered about 3:00 A.M. Tuesday morning. The house was occupied by the E. Kirchhevel family. ACCIDENT: May 1931. Injury proves fatal to Fred Batterman. He fell from a scaffold while helping shingle a house. ACCIDENT: June 18, 1931. F. N. Stephens died at his home in Delmont Wednesday night, June 17th, as a result of injuries received when his car was struck by an engine on the railroad track eight miles east of Delmont. ACCIDENT: July 1932. Edgar Schroeder was kicked by horse and died of injuries. He was fixing a flynet on a horse. DEATH: December 9, 1932. Walter Faller passed away at the age of 20 years from rupture operation. DEATH: January 1933. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stahlecher died at age of 27 days from influenza. ACCIDENT: November 1933. Carroll Statler died from injuries received from being thrown from a horse. She was 19 years of age. DUST STORM: November 12, 1933. Wind and dust storm turn day into night. Old timers state that they never saw a dust storm like it. Everyone has been busy cleaning up the dust in the homes and in the business places and they feel that one such storm is enough in a life time. ACCIDENT: November 13, 1934. Three were killed and many injured, truck crashes into two carloads of Corsica High School students, 2 miles west of Delmont. They were on their way to play basketball in Delmont. Killed were John Lubbinge, Faye Van Den Berg, and Louis Meeter. ACCIDENT: July 11, 1935. Erwin Lippert, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lippert, drowned in a water tank at home. ACCIDENT: November 29, 1935. Rudolph Bierwagen and Otto Grade were instantly killed in a car accident. ACCIDENT: August 1936. Wm. Wiechman lost his life from gas fumes while working in a silo. ACCIDENT: October 1936. E. R. McFarland, truck driver of Stevens, S.D. was killed at a railroad crossing 8 miles east of Delmont by a passenger train. A dust storm was blowing at the time. DEATH: August 1938. Fiend kills former Douglas County girl. Miss Betty Schnaidt of Sioux Falls was kidnapped and killed last week while taking care of a neighbor's child, and her lifeless body found near a lake at St. Charles, S.D. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Schnaidt, former residents of Armour. FIRE: September 18, 1940. Fire destroyed the Farmers Union Implement and Cream Station. $13,000 damage done. ACCIDENT: February 24, 1941. Reinhold Frey, son of Ed Frey of Tripp, wounded critically when .22 caliber rifle accidentally discharged as he was hunting rabbits - passed away next night. FIRE: April 24, 1941. Fire started in stove, completely destroyed three-story eleven-room house on John Weisups farm north of Wagner - Mr. And Mrs. Coles, occupants, were in Wagner at the time. ACCIDENT: May 4, 1941. Mrs. Les Ebright and Marvin injured in car accident - collided with Rueben Bitterman. Mrs. Ebright had teeth caved in, badly bruised. Marvin-broken collar bone. ACCIDENT: September 1941. Mrs. R. F. Power dies at age of 67; she was killed in auto crash. DEATH: September 1942. Dr. T. S. Case died at age of 79; he came to Delmont about 1921. DEATH: April 26, 1945. Reinhold Albrecht was killed in action in the Philippines. DEATH: February 5, 1949. Larry Wayne Goehring died suddenly because of a lung obstruction, 1 year, 3 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Goehring. FIRE: April 28, 1949. Delmont's Opera Block was damaged by fire. Owners of both stores suffered heavy losses, Math Loos Grocery Store and Roy Stevens Hardware Store. The estimated damage was $20,000. ACCIDENT: October 20, 1949. Alvin A. Lippert of Delmont, S.D., was fatally injured Saturday, October 15th, at the house of his father when the tractor which he was driving on the farm yard suddenly overturned and threw him. He was taken to the Parkston Hospital, but his severe head injuries had become fatal. ACCIDENT: June 9, 1953. Herbert Will found in basement of his home (St. Olaf, Ia.), victim of accidental gunshot wound. Son of Henry and Magdalene Will. He was 37 years old. ACCIDENT: April 26, 1955. Willis William Semmler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Semmler, age 7 years, was struck by a car and died in his mother's arms on the way to Parkston. The cause of death was a hemorrhage. ACCIDENT: November 25, 1955. Irene Alvina Goehring (Mrs. Marion Goehring) passed away after suffering severe burns at her home at 32 years of age. ACCIDENT: November 22, 1956. Jerry Fideler met death when car struck a utility pole, after he apparently fell asleep - son of Alfred and Hilda Fideler. He was 18 years of age. FIRE: April 4, 1957. Fire destroys Delmont Record building. The fire Monday brought total destruction to the Delmont Record building, and apartment, and heavy damage to the household furniture and printing equipment. The paper is published by Norbert Goehring. ACCIDENT: September 3, 1959. A car-truck collision claimed the life of R. F. Powers, six miles east of Delmont on U.S. No. 18. ACCIDENT: November 5, 1960. Mrs. Delbert Matheis died of injuries suffered in one-car accident. Accident occurred on the county road 1/2 mile east of Delmont. The car she was driving went out of control. The three children she had in the car were bruised-car was a total loss. ACCIDENT: January 8, 1961. Donald Kurtz, 17 year old son of Clifford and Linda Kurtz, died of accidental gunshot wound. Wind and Dust Storm Turns Day Into Night Coming out of the northwest one of the worst dust storms to ever hit this section of the country struck here Sunday. The wind started to blow quite early in the forenoon and kept increasing until by noon it was blowing a regular gale. The sky was clear at first but soon huge clouds of dust filled the air and by two o'clock in the afternoon it had turned as dark as night. Dust Storm Results The storm continued in full blast until about five o'clock when it let up somewhat and later in the evening the wind went down and it turned off clear and cold. While the storm was at its worst every one had to turn on the lights and for a short time the electricity was off. It turned so dark that you could not see across the street, and many people wondered what just what kind of a storm it was. Many people were afraid that it was the end of the world and in the cities many calls were turned in to the newspaper offices and telephone exchanges to find out what was happening. The storm covered a large area, but the worst part of it seemed to follow the Missouri River Valley through South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, although it extended up into North Dakota and Minnesota, and went as far east as Wisconsin. The storm was caused from the extreme dry weather we have been having in the northwest for the past few months. With a strong wind blowing over these dry fields it soon raised clouds of dusts that were carried along by a gale that reached a velocity of forty to fifty miles an hour. People who have lived here since the country was first settled state that they have never seen any thing like it. The dirt filled the air as completely as snow does during a blizzard. It blew through the best of buildings and houses and stores were covered with a coating of dust. Many people were caught out in the storm in cars and they found it almost impossible to drive. It is surprising that there were no serious accidents reported. Considerable damage resulted in the breaking down of telephone and electric light poles and shorting of wires, and many small buildings were blown down. Hay stacks and corn fodder left in the fields were badly damaged and much of it was blown away. Everyone has been busy cleaning up the dust in the homes and in the business places this week and they all feel that one such storm is enough in a life time. Since the storm the weather has turned colder but we have failed to receive any rain or snow. Big Snow of February 1909 Delmont after February 1909 snow. (Note power lines). Chapter VIII Recollections and Tales of Earlier Times (From the 75th Jubilee Book) Small Town by Badger Clark The circling cones of bison hide That made the village of the Sioux Rose near as high, spread near as wide, O little western town, as you! But small-town sky lines all are great And small-town air is clear and sweet And small-town folk are friend and mate, Not fitting shadows on the street. No smoke of factories uprolls; No market roars with shouted bids. The small town's finest fruit is souls; Its prize commodity is kids. For while the city struts in pride And trumpets for its loud renown, The men who govern there and guide Are children of the little town. That is the small town's latent power Some name upon its schoolroom page, The future hero of the hour, The future glory of an age. 'Twas always so; 'twill always be- Small-town, the great folks' starting place. A small-town boy in Galilee Re-routed all the human race. Pioneers by Badger Clark A broken wagon wheel that rots away beside the river, A sunken grave that dimples on a hill above the trail. The wind sweeps, the larks call, the prairie grasses quiver And sing a wistful roving song of hoof and wheel and sail. Pioneers! Pioneers! You trailed on to glory Across the circling deserts to the mountains, blue and dim. New England was a night camp; Old England was a story. The new home, the true home lay out beyond the rim. You fretted at the old hearth, the kettle and the cricket, The fathers' little acres, the wood lot and the pond. Ay, better storm and famine and the arrow from the thicket, Along the road to wider lands that glimmered out beyond. Pioneers! Pioneers! The quicksands where you wallowed, The rocky hills and thirsty plains - they hardly won your heed. You snatched the thorny chance, broke the trail that others followed For sheer joy, for dear joy of marching in the lead. Your wagon trail is laid with steel, your tired dust is sleeping. Your spirit stalks the valleys where a restive nation teems. Your soul has never left them in their sowing and their reaping. The children of the outward trail, their eyes are full of dreams. Pioneers! Pioneers! Your children will not reckon The dangers of a misty trail no man has ever gone. They look beyond the sunset, where the better countries beckon, With old faith, with bold faith to find a wider dawn. Recollections Foreword by Emil Fuerniss Not many records of information were kept or are available from the earlier years. I feel that I will not accomplish much as I must rely mostly on memory, briefly trying to recall a few incidents of boyhood days and a few happenings later experienced as a young man. Threshing Grain Many Years Ago The earlier machines were horse-powered. This required six or seven teams to keep in operation and about twelve people for the various jobs. There was stack-threshing in those days. Shock threshing came later. Sometimes stacks were damaged by windstorm or had been "rained in," which caused moldy and sprouted grain. The "horse-power man" saw to it that the horses pulled evenly and kept going. A brake was used to stop them when it became necessary. One man cut the bundles while another fed it into the machine. Two bundle pitchers were used. At the rear of the machine was the strawladder. It required two men to keep the straw away from the ladder and stack it. The earliest method of hauling grain was to fill it in sacks. Some years later, 50 bu. size wagons were backed in at the side of the machine to receive the threshed grain. It was hauled away and unloaded by hand. For the women remained the task of doing the farm chores and preparing dinner and supper. It always awakens pleasant memories of seed-time and harvest. Some years later, steam and gas engines replaced horse-power. Threshing machines were greatly improved by self-feeders and blower attachments. By now, both binder and threshing machine have for the most part disappeared or have been discarded. In their place we see a windrower cutting the grain, followed by a combine, picking up and threshing in one operation. Trips to Market A sturdy "Mandt" wagon was purchased from J. W. Stevens Hardware which was used to haul hogs and grain to market. I recall one incident in particular. A load of hogs had been brought to the Farmer's Elevator in Delmont. The wagon had been backed to the unloading chute with the horses hitched on and left unguarded for a few minutes. An elderly man helping at the elevator, entered the wagon and pushed out the animals when from the nearby railroad track came the puffing sound and clanging noise of a freight train. Great billows of smoke poured from the smoke stack. The horses, frightened by the noise, made a leap forward and dashed away with the wagon. The old gentleman, taken by surprise, tumbled off. Luckily, no one was hurt. Great changes have taken place in the transportation field. Speedy trucks and pickups of all types and sizes have replaced the farm wagon, hauling most anything and doing much of the hauling heretofore done by the railroads. Sleighing In the early winters that brought much snow, farmers who owned a bobsled were considered lucky. Being of light draft and smoother riding than a wagon, children thoroughly enjoyed sleigh rides. Huddled together in a box, partly filled with hay or straw, they were in a gay and lively mood as children usually are. The sleds, being narrow tracked, sometimes upset, but as the speed was slow and the boxes low down, this was usually not a serious affair but rather enjoyed. For the most part, sleds have become just old time "relics." The Buggy The farm buggy was always put into a "buggy shed," when not in use. It was often used to take farm produce such as cream, eggs, etc., to market - even sacks of grain could be loaded. This one in mind was a sturdy one, with strong springs and two seats - both removable. Sometimes, when the back seat wasn't fastened down and the horses would bolt ahead, seat passengers, and all would topple off backwards. There were other styles, too - such as the single seat "top buggy" or surrey with tops or perhaps even with fringe around the top. The buggy whip had its place in a socket in front. The Mail Man's Rig A welcome improvement came with the establishment of Rural Free Delivery. How welcome was the sight of the mailman coming daily. I remember that two of the first carriers of Rt. 1 (one was Mr. F. S. Pelton) used wagons built and closed up in cab-like style. In front was a large glass for sight and small openings for the horselines. The upper half of the doors at the sides could be let down for reaching out. A later carrier, S. J. Bedow, used a one-horse "road cart" style during the summer. The mail carriers deserve honorable mention as they braved many hardships and difficulties caused by bad weather, severe winters and roads looking at times almost impassable. A special tribute also belongs to the early day doctors who did their best to answer calls to bring help and relief to the sick. Last but not least, the work and labor of the early day pastors should not be forgotten. These men had and showed the strong will, determination and courage to bring to the people the Word of God, despite many obstacles and hindrances. Their labor was not in vain. Gone now are the long rows of hitching posts that once were standing by the churches, but not forgotten is the memory of these dear old people, our parents, who were so determined to preserve for their children the one thing most needful. Church services in those days were held in farm houses before a congregation could be established. Coming to the end of this write-up of former things and happenings on the pilgrimage way, where there was a mixture of sunshine and rain, joy and sorrow, of trails and difficulties, it can all in grateful appreciation be summed up in these lines: Thou dids't guide our father's footsteps To this land we hold so dear, Lengthening the cords and curtains Of their habitations here; Strengthening Thy temple's pillars, As Thou hast from age to age, Giving us, their sons and daughters, An abiding heritage. Pioneer Tales by Mrs. Charles Jenney One nice early July morning about the year 1890, a dear neighbor, Mrs. James Little, came to help me pick black raspberries. They were from roots sent to us from home folks in Iowa and had done real nicely. We were quite alone except for the babies. The men folks were away, when we heard a wagon rattling in. It proved to be four Indian boys or young men. They had wild gooseberries. They had never seen any raspberries, and crowded around to eat some. Mrs. Little thought she would like some of their berries. They would give a gallon pail full for a chicken. I had some setting hens shut under an upsidedown wagon box. The boys went to get them and each took a corner and lifted the box up. Of course, the hens ran squawking away. The boys came to us and said if I would show them which one, they would catch it. They were quite insistent. So I pointed out a white rooster and they went after it. Round and round the stable, over the roof of the shed, laughing and shouting, and around the chicken house - the chickens flying and squawking. Finally they caught it. We tied its legs together and they put it in a sack they had along. I gave them a tin can of raspberries for good measure and because I was a little afraid. My! I was glad Mrs. Little was there with me. They were off with their ponies on the lope and passing the raspberries around, smearing each other's faces with them. The next neighbor where they stopped said they looked like Indians with war paint On another occasion, an Indian and his boy - about 10 years old - came to TRADE some of their government supplied goods for chickens - "Vomen shickens" or hens - anything we had... a piece of salt pork or oats for their ponies. The Indian proudly told us the boy could talk English and he had been to school. But the boy was too bashful. We bought a nice little boy's jean coat, brand new, for about a six-year-old boy. They never came to ask things to be given them as the Indians did near where we lived in Iowa. The squaws (lady Indians) there used to, but the Indians here always had something to TRADE. Sometimes it was a thing they had carved in pipestone. They never came often. Visitors by Mrs. Charles Jenney I will admit I was rather afraid of the Indians when we first lived here in Dakota. And we saw them quite often. One day I was home all alone and might have been the only person in the country, as far as seeing or hearing anyone else, as far as I knew. I was at work in our small one-room house and was behind the door when the door began to slowly move open. I looked up and there stood a big Indian peeking in at me. I fairly gasped. He came in and grinned. He said, "How!" "How!" and began to walk around and look at things. He had a black-snake, short-handled whip tied around his waist for a belt and two knives stuck underneath it. First he saw the old shotgun hanging on the wall. He looked at it and showed me he wanted some of the little brass caps they used under the trigger. I said, "No," though I was scared enough to have given him anything. Next he asked for bread. I couldn't understand and he showed something they mixed with their hands. I caught on and showed him I had bread in the pan that wasn't baked. But I wrapped up the piece of a loaf for him, which was all I had. He opened the cupboard and saw the sugar bowl and asked for it. I got a little sack and emptied the sugar in and gave it to him. He fixed it all nice and motioned for me to put the bowl in, too. I don't know how I was brave enough to refuse, but it was a new glass bowl and the only one I had, so I shook my head. Soon he went out and looked around outside. I watched until I was sure he was gone. Then I surely breathed easier. Dakota Territory Indians by Mrs. Charles Jenney In one of the early days that I was here in Dakota Territory (about 1885), when Mr. Charles Jenney came in to dinner, a middle-aged Indian man came in with him. The Mr. said for me to spread a sandwich for the guest, which I did. He took it very calmly and stood holding it while I put the dinner on the table. As he had stayed to eat with us, I put a plate on and set a chair for him. Mr. Jenney had returned thanks as usual. When his plate was filled, I was worried he would upset it, for he kept pulling it toward him. I was relieved when he got up, took his plate and went over by the wall where he sat down on the floor and ate his dinner. He put his sandwich in his pocket. After dinner was over, he and Mr. Jenney went out. He pointed up in the sky and put his hand over his heart and nodded his head-as much as to say-he understood about God. Pioneer Tales by Mrs. Charles Jenney In the spring of 1882, Charles Jenney filed on a homestead and also on a tree claim in Douglas County, S.D. He had six months to get on to the land and worked out to get money for improvements. He built a "claim shanty" which afterward he used for a stable. He got work nearby, with the homestead as his headquarters, hired 20 acres broken and put into flax. He bought a team of horses which Mr. Mounsey had shipped back from Chicago, after taking a carload of grass-fed cattle there. They were worn-out streetcar horses, Old Billie and Jim. Jim had a stiff knee and Billie was real old. They were small horses. There was a harness, mostly chain. Anyway the tugs were chains. Mr. Jenney traded his watch towards a wagon. This was soon after the big snow and flood. I think the flood was in the spring of '81 in which the town of Vermillion was washed away. All the waterholes in the draws were full of water and we though they were natural springs, but after a few years they went dry. The grass was good and the crops mostly flax then. Mr. Jenney thought he could afford another team. He had traded work some with Mr. Ainsworth, a homesteader from Des Moines, Ia., in the same section. He had an old team about like ours. He had a harrow and Mr. Jenney bought a plow, a walking plow. Mr. Ainsworth's brother sent him an old binder. Mr. Mounsey had brought out another load of the worn-out streetcar horses and Mr. Jenney bought Barney and Beecher. They were a better team, but Beecher was balky. Mr. Jenney had many a hard turn with him. Mr. Mounsey would wait for the pay, but it meant quite a lot to him to get the cash - $300. So Mr. Jenney went to the bank in Armour and borrowed $300 at 12 percent interest paid in advance. That left him $264 to bring home and another $36 to pay at the end of the year. We thought we might borrow for less than three years, but that was the time limit they made on loans of that kind. We thought we would be able to raise that amount quite easily, but that third year was a poor crop. We had hired some breaking done, and had a boy to help some. They had to be paid. So there was no money to pay the loan. Mr. Jenney went to the bank to get a year's extension, but only the three-year limit with 12 percent in advance was all there was. So the loan went on for three more years with the 12 percent interest paid in advance. And we paid it off at the end of six years. We had received $264 and paid back $516. That seemed to immune us from going into debt again. Our oldest boy says among his earliest recollections was that of his father going to Armour every fall to pay the "interest on the loan." It doesn't seem so much now; but seemed two or three times as much to us then. It seemed as if everything seemed more fierce - the winds, the thunderstorms, the hot winds, and year after year of drouth, grasshoppers in some places - though not so bad with us. There were epidemics of scarlet fever and diphtheria. It seemed like the new country had to be broken with tears, and tears, and faith in God. The most fearful thing to me was the prairie fires. Our homestead bordered onto the Yankton Sioux Reservation. There was no one living south of us for twenty or more miles. The only fireguard was what the homesteaders made and sometimes the fire swept in, until even the sky was full of it. We were here in the blizzard of 1888. We had a hail storm in 1909 which did not leave a straw of grain standing. It came just as harvest was starting and was said to be 10 miles wide and 40 miles long. We had lots of prairie chickens, quails, and droves of jackrabbits. Mr. Jenney trapped seven coyotes, though two were larger - prairie wolves - the second year we were here. We burned twisted hay and flaxstraw. We went to Scotland, 25 miles away, the first four or five years for what we bought or sold. We were blessed with five children who helped us build a good home and something to have in time of need. We saw them grow up and endure bravely their losses and hardships that came to them. Mr. Jenney lived to be past 90 years old. (The Lord also gave this writer more than 96 years of usefulness.) We never dreamed in those early years of the country being what it is now. Beautiful homes with trees and orchards and fine roads! Dakota is our home land and we love it. Debate News From the 1908 Delmont Record January: New Literary Society formed by A. A. Pitman, Supt. of School. February 6: Our literary society, which has been lately organized, has already become very interesting and the debating has been exceedingly so. We would ask the patrons of the school to come out and take an active interest in this organization as it is certainly a meritorious one. Your for good schools. A. A. Pitman. February: Arrangements have been made and partly perfected for a debate between members of the Cross Country Club south of town and the Delmont Literary Society to take place at the Delmont school house, Friday evening, March 6. The discussion will be on the catalogue house question, and promises to be an interesting one. February 27: After considerable parleying on both sides, the debate between the Literary Society of Delmont and the Cross Country Club from south of town has been amiably arranged, the event to take place in the hall at Delmont, Friday evening, March 6. The subject is the much mooted one of the catalogue houses and the formation of the question as finally agreed upon is as follows: Resolved - "That the catalogue houses are a benefit to the United States." The affirmative side will be taken by the Cross Country Club with the Messrs. White, Patrick, and Fred Seymour as its champions, while the negative will be defended by Messrs. Courshon, Pitman, and Hand of the Delmont organization. The difference of opinion on this question is wide spread and the discussion promises to be an interesting one. March 5: Just as we go to press, it is announced that the debate on the catalogue house question which was to have taken place here in the hall, Friday evening, March 6, has been postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, and will be held Thursday, March 12. March 19: The much advertised debate between members of the Cross Country Club, south of town, and the Delmont Literary Society of Delmont, occurred last Thursday evening in the hall in this town. The magnitude of the interest manifested in the contest can be realized when it is stated that the audience was the largest ever assembled in any hall in Delmont and people went away on account of inability to gain admittance. The question was the much mooted one of the catalogue houses and it would seem that no point was left undiscovered on either side. The discussion lasted until after midnight and interest in it never waned. After the smoke of battle had cleared away, the judges awarded the decision to the catalogue houses on points of argument. March: The debate between the Parkston and Delmont High Schools, held last Friday evening in the former city, was won by the Parkston School. The representatives from here were Morris Harris, Waldemar Von Waldau, and Fred Millay. Miss Gertrude Courshon, who had prepared for the contest, had taken ill and could not appear. Owing to this circumstance, it is thought that the verdict might have been different. (The hall referred to as the location of the debate was in the upstairs of the present Misterek Hardware Co. The entrance was gained by an outside stairway on the east side of the building at that time. The door was located at the northeast corner which allowed a raised platform at the south end of the hall.) Box social given at the Patrick school, Jan. 17, under the auspices of the Cross Country Debating Club. Early Newspaper Advertisements 1903 CHURCH DIRECTORY: Methodist Church, preaching every Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Kearton, pastor. German Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), Rev. Wieting, pastor. German Lutheran (Iowa Synod), 6 Miles Northwest. LODGE DIRECTORY: Modern Woodman, Leo E. Houlton, Clerk. Brotherhood of American Yeoman, W. P. Miller, correspondent. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON: Dr. Herman Vander Linden-Speaks German, Holland and English. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON: Dr. C. L. Robertson - Office in town, residence in rear. SURREYS & CARRIAGES & SINGER SEWING MACHINES - W. P. Miller (Use installment plan.) LITTLE GEM - BARBER SHOP: Frank Palmer. Items from Early Files, Delmont Record DELMONT ITEMS appearing in Armour Herald, September 7, 1893: "Tuesday morning our quiet little village was treated to a pugilistic encounter between two irate females. One of the combatants was from rural districts while the other resides in town. The melee was declared off in the second round as both of the principals were thoroughly exhausted. It appears that the rural pugilist received the worst of it, at least she lost the most hairpins, hair ribbon, and also her hat. It was a very disgraceful affair to say the least, and we only hope that it will not happen again, but if it does, Bob will have to put you in the cooler. Remember!" "Sunday school will be held at 2:00 p.m. next Sunday and preaching at 3:30 by Presiding Elder Clark at the Delmont Depot." (S. A. Daily, Publisher) October, 1903: County Commissioners, C. Den Beste, chairman; Gottlieb Wenzel, J. S. Bean, Wm. M. McConnell, and J. M. Doyle. October 23, 1903: Dr. C. L. Robertson, physician and surgeon, Delmont. Mr. Case is building a nice residence on the north side of the railroad track near Alex Terrys. Let the good work go on. November 6, 1903: Having sold out my hardware business, all persons indebted to me are requested to call immediately and settle their accounts, as I want to close up my books. Thanking you for your liberal patronage, I am truly yours, Ernest Wieland. F. W. Schnabel, The Reliable Barber Shop, two doors west of drug store, where you want to go for first-class Tonsorial work. November 13, 1903: Methodist Church, preaching every Sunday afternoon, 3:30. Rev. J. H. Kearton, Pastor. Dr. Herman Vander Linden, physician and surgeon, speaks German, Holland and English. November 13, 1903: Indian land for sale, from $12.50 to $18.00 per acre. November 13, 1903: Have you noticed how high Joe Hand carries his head? He used to speak when he passed; now he doesn't notice ordinary people, all on account of having a nice little girl at his home that has made up her mind to say papa. The Maple Tree restaurant has changed hands. Hugh McNeil steps down and out, and Miss Bertha Flanigan has taken possession. December 4, 1903: Obituary of Mrs. Marie L. Adair. Delmont Market: Wheat, 65 cents; oats, 24 cents; rye, 35 cents; corn, 35 cents; barley, 33 cents; butter, 14 cents; eggs, 15 cents; hogs, $4.85. 1904: A. M. Shaw sold a raw quarter of land last week for Will Culler for $37.50 per acre. January 8, 1904: The Catholic fair will be held January 13th and 14th, 1904. March 4, 1904: Mrs. Hattie Pope has resigned her school at Wessington Springs and returned home. Her face looked familiar as ever behind the post office wicket Tuesday morning as we went in. March 11, 1904: F. L. Harrison, the blacksmith. We told you so, that we could hear the marriage bells ringing. Mr. Joseph H. Wentzel and Miss Caroline Jasman will be united as one on Tuesday, April 19th, 1904, at the Ev. Lutheran Zion Church in Delmont. April 15, 1904: Courshon & Bierwagon: For sale, percales from 86 to 124: yd.; dimities and lawns from 6 cents to 40 cents; calicos, 6 cents up; shirtings from 5 cents to 14 cents. May 27, 1904: The city dads are putting in waterworks in the southeast part of town. Delmont is putting on metropolitan airs with waterworks and a telephone exchange, and soon electric lights and fire alarm. They are forging right to the front. June 10, 1904: Delmont will celebrate Fourth of July. Mrs. Jessie Martin died June 10, 1904. June 24, 1904: The telephone exchange is nearly completed. Our "Hello Girl," Ernestine Wieland, is taking hold with the dexterity of an old operator and ere long she will be the best in the state. Delmont is always ahead. July 8, 1904: The dinner given by the M. E. church ladies at the hotel the 4th was a success, financially netting them $35. July 22, 1904: Hitching posts on Main Street have had their day in Delmont! July 22, 1904: Honorable J. M. Doyle was a delegate to the Democratic Convention, Wednesday, at Aberdeen. The only surprise to us is that he was not nominated for Governor. July 22, 1904: Delmont can now boast of having one of the finest streets in this part of the state. They have graded it up so that the water will run to the gutters instead of the middle of the street. Road overseer Stahlecker is doing himself proud in the masterly way he did the grading. August 4, 1904: The town board met Wednesday evening and ordered the hitching posts taken off main street. August 4, 1904: Ad: "Oh, my soul, do not fear! Vote for Mitchell instead of Pierre." August 4, 1904: Mrs. Lena Hartz and Valentine Hartz were married on Wednesday, July 27, 1904, at the home of Mrs. Jake Wieland. August 19, 1904: Mr. John H. Wentzel of Delmont and Miss Anna Misterek of Merrill, Iowa, were married on Wednesday, August 17, 1904, at 8 o'clock p.m. at the home of the bride's uncle in Merrill, Iowa. September 16, 1904: The new phonograph in Chas. Haisch's saloon can be heard all along main street, and it is almost as audible as a brass band. September 16, 1904: It was so hot last Friday we caught one of the Delmont young ladies feeding her pet hen cracked ice to keep it from laying hard boiled eggs. September 23, 1904: A very mysterious robbery occurred in Dan Teske's pool hall last Monday evening when the slot machine belonging to Wm. McKenzie was broken into and the contents taken. September 23, 1904: Section foreman Sandall is conducting the moving of the section house this week. The house will be moved north of the tracks, so as to make room for the new elevator that will be built there this fall. September 30, 1904: Looks suspicious. Paul Misterek has his fine residence nearly completed. Is he really going to take unto himself a bride? He has the symptoms. October 7, 1904: Rural route No. 1 will make its first trip out of Delmont, Tuesday, November 1, 1904. The length of the route is 28 1/2 miles and covers an area of 48 square miles, with a population of 525 inhabitants and 105 houses. October 7, 1904: There is a petition out asking for a rural route No. 2 from Delmont north and east. October 21, 1904: Born to John Schaefer and wife last Tuesday, a daughter. Mother and baby doing nicely. October 28, 1904: J. P. Williams, who has built the finest elevator in this part of the state, will be ready for business by the last of this week. November 4, 1904: At the German church, six miles north of Delmont, Tuesday, November 1, 1904, Mr. Paul Misterek and Miss Ottilia Mueller were united in marriage. November 4, 1904: Mr. Ernest Wieland opened up a new lumber yard in Delmont. November 11, 1904: Mitchell was not only snowed under in the capital fight, but their defeat brought a snow storm. December 2, 1904: Joe Breitbach, formerly city marshal of Delmont, had quite a streak of luck last election and was elected Register of Deeds of Douglas County. December 2, 1904: On Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. parsonage at Armour occurred the marriage of Fred Jorgensen and Bena C. Larson, both of Delmont. Rev. Webster officiating. December 2, 1904: Lenehan Bros. erected a small building east of the pool hall this week to be used as a cream station. January 6, 1905: Sale of real estate: Fred Bauman and wife to Henry Litz, house and lot in the southwest part of Delmont. January 13, 1905: Married, Miss Ethel May Benedict of Hazelton, N.D., to Oliver B. Warren of Delmont. Rev. John Camon officiating. February 3, 1905: Married at Hillside, February 15, William Wentzel to Miss Mathies. February 24, 1905: Adam Joachim and Helen Schaefer were united in marriage on Feb. 24, 1905, at the Lutheran Church in Delmont. March 31, 1905: The new town board met Thursday and organized. Fred Schnabel was elected chairman for the ensuing year. July 7, 1905: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Connell died Friday and was buried in the Delmont Cemetery on Saturday P.M. Emil Wegehaupt has resigned his position as clerk with Courshon and Bierwagen. August Pullman had on last Friday market of car of pureblood Poland China hogs of F. W. Ewing's raising. H. C. White and Dick Scott came in town early yesterday A.M. but not quite early enough as the train had just gone. They concluded to wait until some time in the future to hear the noted orator, W. J. Bryan. J. M. Doyle was at the depot, Thursday, to meet his brother and nephew, Terry Doyle, of Pocahantas, Iowa. A dance at Henry Millay's last Friday night was well attended. Reports say 27 tickets were sold. Gus Buche and Miss Jennie Simmons of Parkston were Sunday visitors at the A. M. Shaw home. Misterek and Winkler, dealers in hardware and farm implements of Delmont, have bought of A. E. Manning, salesman for Street Talking Machine Co. of Chicago, Ill., 100 gramaphones and several hundred records to be used for premiums. One machine will be given free to anyone buying $25 worth of goods. Misterek and Winkler are good wide-awake merchants. Charles Terry and bride of Wagner made his brother, Alex Terry, of this city, a short visit. August Pullman purchased the residence of P.D. Scott. A new hotel in Delmont is now a certainty, to be constructed of concrete blocks, 32 x 60 x 20 ft. high. It will be appreciated by the transients. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hartz, a son, July 30, 1905. While playing tennis last Monday evening, Mr. G. Denker lost his valuable watch and he searched until dark and was up bright and early next A.M. looking for the missing timepiece, but in vain. When the net was taken to the court again that p.m. for a game, the watch was entangled in its meshes as sound as ever and we think it never missed a second. Born to Mr. and Mrs. P. Misterek, a son, August 8, 1905. Dr. Rosille in attendance. Obituary - Mrs. F. E. Whitney, August 18, passed quietly away, Saturday A.M., after an illness of some months with that dread disease, consumption. The Misses Lizzie Buhler, Ruby Jenney, and Rosa Donnely were among those who attended the teacher's institute at Armour. The little son born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Weisz on August 27th was taken with spasms and died September 2. Ernest Wieland, who bought out Litz and Lehr, is taking an invoice of the stock. We understand that F. Litz will act as head clerk for M. Wieland. T. H. Devine, our druggist, is becoming very popular. He has his name attached to most everything that is good. S. E. Berry is buying cattle to feed. Mrs. J. D. Jaton Nee Bennett of Scotland came to Delmont for a visit. She formerly lived at Delmont. Theo. Courshon, the real live merchant prince and stalwart Democrat who stirs up things in Delmont, called on the editor at Armour. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Wheatem, a baby boy, weight 13 1/2 pounds. Dr. Robertson officiated. John Schaefer, the big merchant, was a caller at this office. (Editors, McNeil Bros., November, 1905) Andrew Neu has moved the building he recently purchased from T. J. Courshon on his lot at the foot of Wilson Street and is fitting it up for a residence. C. J. Marvin has grade Hereford bulls for sale at $20 each. Mr. John Lehr purchased an interest in Security State Bank and was elected director and vice-president. December 7, 1905: Marriage of Pauline Gross to Fred Reinfeld. The two-story building on main street, occupied by T. H. Devine as a drug store, was last week purchased from B. F. Wood for $1,600. Twin babies, a boy and a girl, arrived at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Wieting, Tuesday night, December 11, 1905. December 14, 1905: The Fred Wilson property in the west part of town has been purchased by Mrs. J. M. Doyle from Hon. R. M. Hutchinson. William Parliman passed away, December 26, 1905. Funeral conducted by Mr. H. C. White. Fine quality corn fed beef, 5 cents and 7 cents per pound by quarter. Singer Meat Market. John Kornder passed away December, 1905, at Canton. Survived by son, John, of Delmont. The six-piece Vogt orchestra organized, January, 1906. Singer and Haisch, Simed and Varilek have opened the ice season by putting in a car load each. Mrs. Cris Joachim passed away at childbirth, January, 1906. Dr. Vander Linden dropped dead in the drug store while giving instructions to Robert Baier on how to administer certain medicines to his infant child. Mr. J.P. Williams sale in February, 1906. David Weber sale same month. Mary Donley, First Woman Homesteader in Douglas County (Written by Fred S. Kaufman, Delmont, S. Dak., for publication in The Delmont Record during this Dakota Territory Centennial year.) The old family rocking chair that survived the great Chicago fire and a tragic prairie fire in Douglas County, brings to light memories of Mary Donley, first woman homesteader of Douglas County. The Donleys of Irish descent came from Fon du Lac, Wisconsin. Mary Donley was the mother. Her husband having passed away, she lived with her son Michael in Chicago at the time of the great fire. They came west to homestead and when they arrived at Scotland in the 70's and staked the claim they had filed on in a Chicago land office, they found to their disappointment the description badly misrepresented. But they settled the land and in looking the country over further west, they ran across a beautiful valley on East Choteau Creek in Douglas County not far from Oak Hollow. Here were trees, water and postoffice and a store run by Bill Seaman. So they relinquished their homestead at Scotland and on June 13, 1879, Mary Donley filed on land in Douglas County three and one-half miles southeast of where Delmont was later located. Her son Michael filed on adjoining land. (Sec. 14) Build Sod House They moved their possessions from Scotland to Douglas County in an open wagon drawn by a team of mules. Mary Donley drove the wagon loaded with tools, stove, a plow and household goods. On the very top was tied a rocking chair. The son riding a pony trailed, chasing a team of oxen and other cattle. Arriving at East Choteau they lived in the wagon while Michael broke up a strip of prairie and built a neat little sod house. Looking at an old photograph before me as I write, I see Mary Donley, a middle aged lady standing proudly in the doorway of her newly constructed sod house. She is attractive, neatly dressed and I can see she came from a cultured home. In the window are neat little curtains and while the furnishings of this little one room sod shanty are limited, she had a beautiful rocking chair. It was a special chair the Donleys had made in Wisconsin. They took it with them to Chicago where it had survived the great Chicago fire. Here it was at last in the sod shanty of their claim in Douglas County. Little did they realize then what the future held in store. "White Squaw" Mrs. Donley looked around for neighbors. There were none. In the early spring of 1880, the following year, Jefferson Manbeck arrived and became their neighbor. But the Donleys had many callers for when the Indians passed the word around that a "White Squaw" lived on the edge of their reservation, they came from far and near to get a look at the first white woman some had ever seen. They would pitch their teepees near by and prepare to stay. Some were shy in making an approach and even peered into the window. But Mrs. Donley understood and welcomed them. Squaws would hold up their little papooses and they looked at her with great curiosity and amazement. This amused Mrs. Donley who held the little children and "fussed" with them, greatly pleasing the Indians. They sometimes traded wood poles and wild fruit for bread and cash. Major Prairie Fire The fall of 1880 was rather dry and hot, and the endless country covered with a thick growth of tall prairie grass was hazardous. One day in early October, about 100 Indians were burning fire-breaks on the Missouri River hills. A strong south wind came up suddenly and in a short time the fire was out of control and developed into a major prairie fire. Jefferson Manbeck saw the smoke over 30 miles away and with a fast horse rode quickly to warn the few settlers in the area. These homesteaders knew little about prairie fires and had only wet sacks to fight with. What pathetic inadequacy against so great an enemy! This fire traveled very fast and soon appeared over the south ridge of East Choteau. Great clouds of smoke filled the air and through it could be seen the bright jagged flames leaping skyward. It was almost upon them. Michael Donley stood momentarily at the door of their sod shanty, his mother at his side. They could not outrun the prairie fire. Only ten years before, they had faced the great Chicago fire, saving but a few pieces of furniture. Now they were facing a terrible prairie fire from which they could see no escape. The snapping and roar of the fire was horrible. Their cattle and oxen which Mr. Donley had not rounded up were now stampeding ahead of the fire bellowing with mad fear. What must be done? He thought quickly. He felt his mother would be safe in the sod shanty. Quickly he helped her into the house and told her to close the door tightly and remain in the house until the fire was past. There was no time for further words and he rode off quickly. Catching up with his cattle, he chased them into a creek slough where he, and his cattle and mules were saved as the fire swept over. The fire past, he left the cattle and started at once towards his home about a mile away. The smoke was thick and choking and visibility was zero. There was no trail or any landmark to guide him in his fear and anxiety to reach his mother whom he had to leave by herself in the sod shanty. He depended wholly upon the instinct of his horse to carry him there, and it did. Emerging suddenly from the dense smoke which was everywhere, his homestead site came suddenly into view. What Michael Donley was about to see could never be erased from the mind of any human being! In one glance, he saw his small frame barn and his haystacks in great masses of fire. His wagon was burning, the fence poles, the handles of his plow and everything that was wood was on fire. He stopped for nothing, thinking only of his mother whom he had to leave by herself in the sod house. The sod shanty was there alright, but it had a wooden door and the door was open. Here he found his mother. Mrs. Donley was dead! It was evident that the door had been on fire, and that the fire had been extinguished with a wet carpet lying on the threshold. In her struggle, her clothing had caught fire and Mrs. Donley had perished. It would be difficult to describe the shock and grief of Michael Donley as once so vividly described to me by Jefferson Manbeck. Since there was no church or cemetery in Douglas County, the body was taken to Old Bon Homme and buried in a small cemetery out on the prairie near Tabor. A grave marker which was never placed because later the grave could not be definitely located among other unmarked graves, reads, "Mary Donley, Mother, died October 7, 1880." Later Moved to Scotland Michael Donley remained on the homestead. He proved up and was issued a United States patent, May 10, 1882. He later moved to Scotland where he ran a livery barn for many years. He married, and Stafford, Charles Donley and Mrs. Carl Max of Scotland are his children. In visiting with them recently, Mrs. Max showed me some very interesting things that belonged to her grandmother, Mary Donley, when she lived in Douglas County. Among them was a beautiful little rocking chair mentioned above - the chair that survived the great Chicago Fire and the terrible prairie fire that swept Douglas County in 1880. Mrs. Max said, "It was my grandmother's. She rocked my father in it and Mother rocked all of us. I took it with me in 1906 in an immigrant car to my homestead in Stanley County and I rocked my children in it. Now it is back in Scotland." The old family rocking chair has truly become a well loved symbol of long and faithful service in the Donley home. Through the courtesy of Mrs. Carl Max, this chair has been entrusted to me for one year and I will have the privilege of exhibiting the chair in the County Treasurer's Office at Armour throughout our Dakota Territory Centennial. In September it will be on exhibit in Delmont during its diamond Jubilee celebration. It will then be very near to the old homestead where it once survived the great prairie fire. Here the owner, Mary Donley, met her death. Delmont - A Legend by Mrs. Ella Jenney Published in the Delmont Record, December 17, 1936 O, little town of Delmont, full fifty years have flown Since Mr. Wilson's pasture. was laid your cornerstone. It was early in the springtime of 1886, Word went up and down the valley and over in Charles Mix - That we would have a railroad. O, that seemed grand and great. No more long trips to Scotland loaded down with flax and wheat. A railroad running through the valley, we all had visioned out, A town upon the crossroads, of that we had no doubt. The people all got busy and soon agreed to pay The sum of money needed to buy the "right of way." The big railroad men of Chicago came and brought their engineer. He looked the landscape over and said, "The town should be right here." And so our little town became, A City on a Hill, And for the country 'round about, a mission to fulfill. The time went swiftly by, and soon While busy with their chains and stakes, they found that it was noon. The wind was fresh and keen - Appetites were good. How glad they were to find that someone had brought a basketful of food! The lunch was lifted out and spread on a blanket on the ground, And all the hungry ones there, quickly gathered round, And there, on the sunny side of the sheltering buggy wheel Was served the city's first full meal. The sandwiches were surely good, the cake and pumpkin pie; But the capstone of it all was the prairie-chicken pie. "Please pass those sandwiches again this way, I never tasted better in Delmonico's Cafe." The dinner over, those very busy businessmen Gathered up their traps and chains, And were on their way again. The weeks went by and in an office in the big railroad town, The secretary said to the chief, "Now what shall I write down, These towns are designated one and two and three, And shall I now write down what their names shall be?" "Ah, yes, to honor good Judge Bartlett Tripp, I known the people will be pleased, And Philip D. shall have a town. It will be the county seat you see." "Yes, and number two where we ate our lunch, you know?" A reminiscent, longing smile, "Ah yes! Delmonico. That's good, Delmontee." And so our town was named, And even since, unto this day, for cozy homes and splendid cooks Our little town is famed. Delmontee is changed to Delmont; it seems easier to say. So, please accept my legend, "Believe or Not" you may. O, little town of Delmont. We love your quiet street. Where on business sent or pleasure bent, There friend and neighbor meet O, little town of Delmont, Your lights by pleasure bring, They shine at night with beauty bright, Like jewels on a string. Some Neighborhood History by Mrs. Ella Jenney ('59) We were married at Canton and came to Scotland in December of 1884 - a great time to be married and settle on a piece of land - for it was in December. We were both disappointed in getting the education we had planned, and wanted the chance to study at home - or thought we did. We were not the earliest settlers. To take a tree claim, the land had to be without any native trees on it and we took about the last claim available. I say "we." Mr. Jenney had already filed on the land in 1882. I came in 1884. That is the time this history begins. The program has usually been for young men to take a claim, hold onto it long enough to prove up, sell it to a rancher and go back to the States. This was Dakota Territory then. The winter went fast, as days do where there is lots to do. Mr. James E. Little and Mr. Charles Jenney worked together and were busy all winter. They dug six wells, and hauled flax to Scotland, did some building, but not much studying. Oak Hollow was our post office and Ranch House. It was a busy place - always someone coming or going. Mr. Reynolds was Post Master and kept a supply of groceries, and was headquarters for Mr. Will Seaman who kept several hired men. It was 27 miles from Grand View. We could see its lights at night. We lived 18 miles from Scotland. Mr. Seaman had it all planned to start a town when the railroad came through on the line where the section line crosses the two counties-Douglas and Hutchinson - 2 1/2 miles east of where Delmont now is. But when the surveyor came he said it would be a hard place to either start or stop a loaded train and changed the location to where the town now is, which at that time was in Mr. Wilson's pasture. Prominent persons here at first were: The Hutchinson Boys - Rob, Jim, Tommy, and John with their sister, Sadie, who kept the post office and afterwards was Mrs. Frank Whitney; Jim Doyle, and J. P. Williams. North of town were Chris Schroeder, Chas. Langdale, Michael Goehring, and others. East were Isaac Manbeck, Julius Williams, George Ewing, James Little, David Brennerman, Curtis McBride, John Mounsey, the William Rands family, Mike Mills, Rob and Chris Otto, Mike Fery, and Elias Fiske. South were Charles Jenney and we were next to the Yankton Sioux Reservation, David Manbeck, Charles Houlton, Henry Millay, Hubert Flaherty, Dick Johnson, Al Growden, and Will Baker. On the west of town lived Oscar Swayne. 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION AT DELMONT Salute of 132 Guns Program - 1908 Grand Street Parade Music by Parkston Band Oration of the Day, Prof. H. C. White Dinner Ball Game, Delmont vs. Ramblers Horse Race, free for all $10.00 Pony Race $10.00 Fat Men's Race $ 2.00 Men's Race $ 5.00 Boys' Race, under 15 years $ 3.00 Girl's Race, under 15 years $ 3.00 Pie Eating Contest $ 1.00 Tug of War, Delmont vs. Douglas County $ 2.00 Each business man will be represented by a float; prizes given for best. Bowery Dance, all day and evening. Ended with beautiful Pyrotechnic Display. Delmont, July 4, 1908. Story of Celebration Chapter IX Chronology News and Events That Made Headlines in "The Record" CHRONOLOGY 1963 January- A three day blizzard began on January 9. The oral polio, type 2, vaccine clinic was held at Armour, January 10 and 17. The Senior class play, "The Katz Whiskers," was presented January 15. The funeral service of Mrs. Rosina Grosz was held January 22. Wayne Fauth married Judith Mach on January 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Ed. Jurczewsky was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Douglas County. Vernon Just of Tripp was honored January 28, when he won a Nutrena Contest. The 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brosz was celebrated January 29. The Elmer Schlenker funeral at Onida was held January 30. February-- Judge Stewart Sharpe died February 2 in a Mitchell hospital, services were held February 5. Miss Brenda Jerke was named D.A.R. candidate of Delmont High School. Three superiors were won at the vocal contest February 16. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bietz were surprised on their 40th wedding anniversary February 10. Study Club entertained the teachers wives, faculty and Junior and Senior class girls February 11 with a Valentine Dinner. On February 14 Mrs. Carolina Wentzel observed her 85th birthday. A fire at the Alfred Weisser farm burned hay bales on February 15. The district basketball tourney was held February 19-22. Ravinia won the title. Roger Meyer was named to Who's Who at Yankton College. Gerald Kappler married to West Bend, Wis. girl on February 23. The Music Booster Benefit Ballgames were held February 25 at the school March-- The grade basketball team played at a District Tourney, March 4-6 at Wagner. Mrs. Carl Assmus noted her 77th birthday March 6. On March 10, the 56th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. August Goldhammer was celebrated. Services were held for John Henke of Parkston on March 12. The American Legion observed their 44th birthday March 15. The Alfred Fideler's of Armour noted their 40th wedding anniversary March 17. Eugene Beehler was named District Legionnaire of the Year March 19. The funeral of Fred Lindeman of Tripp was held March 22. James Wieting was named Boys State delegate and James Beck, alternate. Sandra Berry was chosen Girls State delegate and Joan Misterek, alternate. The Bertil Gunnare's of Alcester observed their 25th wedding anniversary. Firemen, Louis Bogenhagen and Don Weber were honored for 30 and 27 years of service. The 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emil E. Jerke was observed March 31. April-- Music students attended Region VI Ensemble Contest at Mitchell, April 5. On April 7 there were six confirmed at the Hope Lutheran Church. Fourteen young people were confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church, April 7. Last rites were held for Mrs. Lena Jones on April 10. The Commercial Club sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt, April 13. The Hope Luther League held Easter Sunrise Services on April 14. The golden wedding anniversary, April 15, of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Welk was noted. Corsica student, Cleone Van Zee, won the Douglas Electric Contest and a trip to Washington, D.C. Mrs. John Bierwagen was surprised on her 84th birthday April 15. Ray Rauscher bought the Schild Building. On April 19 the Junior-Senior Banquet was held at Chef Louies. The Lutheran Layman's League was host to a Zone Rally, April 21. The funeral of Mrs. Gottfried Wudel of Parkston was held April 22. That same day the Ruben B. Lindeman funeral was held at Parkston. The Junior class play, "Hillbilly Weddin" was staged April 23. April 25, Roland Kaldun and Judy Uherka were married. May-- The funeral of William Ulmer of Menno was held May 1. Delmont attended the Conference Track Meet, May 2, placed sixth. Last rites were held May 3rd for Alfred Fideler of Armour. The grades attended the music contest May 3rd at Tripp. The Spring Music Contest was held May 7. The High School received their accreditation. Dale Permann and Connie Triebwasser were married May 8th. Elmon Ousley of Bellevue, Wash. was named the Nation's Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 1963. The grades attended a track meet at Tripp, May 9, placed third. The third polio clinic at Parkston was May 19. Baccalaureate was held May 19th. Judith Wenzel was Valedictorian and Barbara Permann, Salutatorian. Graduation was held May 24. Dr. Paul Loos married Linda Kassner May 25 in Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. John Holton observed their 25th wedding anniversary May 26. Eight were confirmed May 26th at Bethany Reformed Church. Memorial Day was observed May 30. Janet Heller married Marlyn Noble, May 31. June-- Robert Gunnare married Mary Sachs, June 1, in Wisconsin. Elmer Lippert was married at Yankton, June 2. Charles Loos received his Doctor of Medicine degree June 3 at Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Peters noted their 39th wedding anniversary June 3. The 73rd birthday of Mrs. Mary Andachter was celebrated on June 4. June 8th was the funeral of Henry Fink of Parkston. The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Grosz was observed with an open house June 9th. Roger Meyer received his Bachelor of Arts degree June 9 at Yankton College. The funeral of Emanuel Heller was held at Parkston, June 11. June 15th the funeral of Conrad Laib of Tripp was held. On June 16, Neil Permann of Armour married Linda Miller. The B. V. Beeson's of Roselle, Ill. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 18. James Beck attended Music Camp at Vermillion. Melvin Bietz was elected president of the County N.F.O., June 18. The Rev. Richard Ward was appointed to the Delmont-Tripp Methodist Churches. Joyce Schuh and Eldon Peters were married June 22. Three teenagers were hurt in a car accident June 23. James Schuch, Larry Lang and Sandra Jerke were injured. July-- Raymond Ehresmann of Fort Wayne, Indiana was married here July 3. James Mick of Tripp opened a radio and TV service. Don Weber made a hole-in-one July 16 at the local golf course. The interment of Mr. Harvey Clark of Mitchell was held July 20. The new Parkston Co-op Supply Center at Parkston was dedicated July 25. Willing Workers 4-H Club won County Share of Fun Event July 28. Funeral services were held July 31 for John Schelske of Tripp. August-- The sixth annual Sports Day was held August 4. Andrew Kurtz and Sarah Lau were married August 8. Ray Verzani became a graduate nurse August 8. Faith Weisser's were surprised on their 25th wedding anniversary June 23. Mrs. John Holton and Tonya attended an exchange tour in Missouri. The wedding of Allen Plihal and Marsha Kratz were solemnized June 30. Work is progressing on the construction of the bowling alley, in the Schild building. Faith Ewing married E. Gerald Blank, August 10. Richard Deines was hospitalized after a farm accident August 12. The marriage of Corinne Loos and Dr. Richard Citrone took place August 13. Demonstration Day was held August 14 at Armour. The Ronald Fink-Rosemary Thorn wedding took place August 17 in Wisconsin. Ronald Ehresmann married Verna Rae Haeuszer, August 17, at Wagner. Karan Schmidt became the bride of Larry Bouska, August 18. Kindergarten began August 19. A one-day camp for Farmers Union reserves was held August 20. The 4-H Barbecue was held August 21 at Armour. 4-H Achievement Days were held August 21-22. Mrs. Albert Kraft and Richard died in a car-truck crash August 20, rites were held August 23. A reception was held for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kurtz, August 24. Donna Fuerst wed James Bultje, August 27. Registration was held August 30 at Delmont school. Theo. Frasch was 85 on his birthday. Officers were elected for the Delmont Bowling Association, August 31. Mrs. William Wunder observed her 88th birthday. S. Forest Akers of Chicago, Ill. died the last of August. September-- The funeral of Melba R. Buchanan was held September 1. Mrs. Anna Wentzel observed her 80th birthday September 7. Bowling began at the new Delmont Lanes the second week of September. Judy Stevens wed Robert Morre, Jr. in California, September 13. Andrew Weber of Tripp died September 14. Albert Herr's of California were surprised on their 25th wedding anniversary September 15 in Tripp. The funeral of Karl Villmow was held at Parkston, September 17. Mrs. John Holton was installed as Charles Mix Extension Chairman, September 20. The teachers reception was held September 23 by the Music Boosters. October-- The seventh District American Legion and Auxiliary meeting was held at Tripp, October 1. WSCS entertained guests from several churches with a tea on October 2. The annual meeting of Midstate Telephone Company was held October 3. The Delmont High School Homecoming Parade was held October 4. Sandra Berry and David Fink were crowned royalty. Hugo Wegehaupt and Freddie Reinfeld were injured October 5 in a car-tractor mishap. October 6, the final polio clinic was held at Tripp. Milton Brosz raised a plant from Florida. Twin boys were born October 8 to the Ewald Schild's at Yankton. The Charles Mix County Christmas Fair was held October 9 at Wagner. Allen Baier was injured October 12 in a car accident. October 12 the Delmont Marching Band won second at the Blue and White Day. The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Brenner was observed October 13. Two of Lester Lippert's children were injured in a car accident in California. The District II Reading and Speech Contest was held at the Brenner School, October 14. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ruff noted their 25th wedding anniversary. Annual Pancake Day held October 19 at Delmont Mercantile Store. Pheasant season opened October 19. Nancy Lang won first in the County Rural Speech and Reading Contest, October 21. Car accident took the life of Mike Fink, October 22, Mrs. Fink in critical condition. Funeral was held October 25. Funeral of Mrs. Phillip Freier was held October 24 at Tripp. Allen Jerke escaped injury October 24 when his car was hit by a train. A corn picking bee was held at the Albert Kraft farm on October 26. William Rock's 77th birthday was celebrated October 27. The 75th birthday of Mrs. Fred Baier was observed. November-- The golden wedding of the Earl Gray's, Delmont barber, was observed November 3. Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Gunnare were honored November 5, their 20th wedding anniversary. Chas. Mokros celebrated his 78th birthday. The School Carnival was held November 8, Joan Misterek and Richard Deines were the royalty. Ruth Schroeder became the bride of Albert Fink, November 10. John Fink of Parkston was 75 on November 10. November 11 was Veteran's Day. Mrs. Albert Hartman was named a winner in the bread baking contest at the State Farm Bureau Convention. Missionaries from Ghana, Africa spoke at the Reformed Churches, November 11 and 12. Shirley Strid and Donald Mueller were married. A Dr. McDonald's banquet was held November 13 at Delmont. The Douglas County 4-H Club Recognition Banquet was held at Delmont, November 14. The Robert Kappler farm auction was held November 16. Robert Loos was married November 16 at Ralston, Neb. Preaching, Teaching, Reaching Mission was held November 17-21, the Rev. Marvin Ketterling guest speaker. The Edwin Permann farm sale was held November 18. President John F. Kennedy assassinated November 22, Lyndon B. Johnson sworn in as president. Herbert Stolz won the century bowling award for bowling 100 pins over his average. The fall-winter music concert was presented November 22. Relatives attended the funeral of August Wergin, November 24 at Crete, Neb. The first home basketball game was played November 26. John Fink funeral was held November 29 at Parkston. Elmer Grade escaped injury in a car-pickup accident. Freezing rain left ice one inch thick. December-- ASCS banquet was held December 2 at Armour. Former publisher, Clyde Gaffin, died at Rapid City, December 5. Lois Peters, Dennis Batterman married December 7. First blizzard of the season the weekend of December 7 and 8. The Senior class presented a play December 13. Alvin Fink's celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary December 15. Pop Christmas concert was held December 16. Herb Schneider bowled 600 series. Sandra Berry was named D.A.R. candidate. Vernon Kraft named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Santa visited Delmont, December 21. The 44th wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lindeman and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carr celebrated. Two weeks of sub-zero weather was interrupted by a warm spell beginning December 23. Two people died in an auto accident near Tripp, December 24. City Assessor's meeting was held December 30 at Armour. CHRONOLOGY-1964 January-- Joel Baier was injured in a gun accident on January 2. Arthur D. Fideler was promoted to technical sergeant in the Air Force. The State Legislature convened in Pierre. The Wildcats won their first game at the Conference Tournament, January 7, beating Corsica. They placed fourth in the finals. Alter Stolz of Pierre had his leg amputated below the knee after being injured at work on the dam. Mr. and Mrs. Ruben O. Bitterman celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary January 11. Mrs. Jacobina (Welk) Kaldun of Mitchell died January 11, services were held January 14. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Wegehaupt was held January 17. Services were held January 23 for Malvin Zirpel of Parkston. Marvin Larson was elected chairman of the Delmont Rural Fire Truck Association. Last rites were held for Ed. Jurczewsky on January 24. On January 25, Patrick Loos was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Jacob Fode funeral was held January 28. February-- Brenda Catherman of Golden, Colo., died on February 1. Services February 2 dedicated new furniture and remodeling at the Delmont Methodist Church. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Lindeman of Parkston was held February 5. The Charles Mix County Mid-Winter Fair was held February 4-6, at Platte. The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Liebert was noted February 9. A housewarming was held for Reuben Jerke's at their new home. The funeral of Ward Besanson was held February 10 at Charter Oak, Iowa. William Millers were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary. Ronald Herr of Mitchell married JoAnn Muilenburg, February 14. The Music Boosters sponsored a ham supper February 16. The men's bowling tourney was held February 7-16. The ladies city bowling tournament was held beginning February 17. The Junior Class play was held February 21. Loren Wunder died in a one car accident February 22 near Mitchell. Betty Brenner engagement was announced to Larry Freier. Open house was held at Wagner for Alex Haeuszers 50th wedding anniversary, February 23. Former Delmont depot agent, Origen Akers died February 26. The funeral of Mrs. Frank DeGeest of Armour was held February 27. On February 28, Judith Wenzel attended the Inter-Collegiate All-State Band at Spearfish. March-- August Herrs of Tripp noted their 50th wedding anniversary on March 1. Duaine and Darold Weisser completed six months of National Guard training on March 3. The annual meeting of the Parkston Co-op, Delmont Branch, was March 4. On March 8, August Goldhammer celebrated his 91st birthday. Carl Gunnare was hospitalized on March 9 following a car accident. Services were held March 10 for Carl Floete of Armour. Mrs. Gertrude Struck was honored on her 75th birthday March 15. The funeral of Phillip Preszler was held March 16. Wilbur Fideler was elected commander of the Laib-Albrecht American Legion Post. Four were confirmed at the Hope Lutheran Church, March 22. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was sponsored March 28 by the Delmont Commercial Club. Milbert Kurtz spoke at the Easter Sunrise services at the Hope Lutheran Church. The 7th District American Legion meeting was held March 31 at Scotland. April-- The engagements of Audrey and Jean Semmler were announced. Roy Albin, science teacher, received an Academic Year Institute Grant at the University of South Dakota. Pauline Weisser married Dennis Brandt on April 5. The Emanuel Freier services were held April 7 at Scotland. Myron Kraft was named Boys State delegate and James Goehring, alternate. The auxiliary selected Myra Fink delegate to Girls State and Julie Fuerniss, alternate. Airman Allen Jerke was reassigned to Lowry A.F.B., Colorado. The funeral of Mrs. Rose Schroder of Armour was held April 13. Litz Insurance Ladies Bowling Team won the league bowl off. Music groups attended the Region V contest at Mitchell, April 17. The spring concert of the band and vocal groups was held April 19. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Struck celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary April 19. The track team placed fifth at the Tripp meet April 27. Seven were confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church, April 29. The Ft. Randall Conference track meet was held April 29 at Springfield, Delmont placed third. May-- Grade school students attended the Tripp Music contest May 1. Viva Dell Herr married Keith Crago on May 1. Art Langs were honored with a farewell party May 2. Brenda Jerke was candidate for Miss Southern, May 7 at Springfield. Judith Wenzel engaged to DeLyle Dvorak. The marriage of Betty Brenner and Larry Freier was solemnized May 10. Two were confirmed at the Bethany United Church of Christ, May 10. May 12, the Joe Sanders were surprised on their 30th wedding anniversary. Services were held May 13 for August Herr at Tripp. Elmer Misterek was elected president of the Commercial Club. Helen Gunnare was named president of the Women's Bowling Association. Sandra Berry and Joan Misterek were top students of graduating class. George Fink funeral was held May 15. Engagement of Marlene Muilenberg to Carry DeGeest of Orange City, Iowa announced. The marriage of Judith Andachter and Jay Larson held May 17. The engagement of Diane Weisser and Marvin Bauder revealed. Phillip Hansen of Midland, Texas died May 20. Nineteen seniors and four eighth graders graduated May 22. Rural school graduation in Charles Mix County was held May 27. Awards presented at Delmont High School, May 28. Rural Douglas County graduation held May 28 at Armour. Memorial Day services held May 30, the Rev. Richard Ward was the speaker. The 40th wedding anniversary of Gus Peters celebrated May 31. Arwin Stolz was named to the Board of Directors at the Locker Association meeting in Minneapolis. June-- On June 1, Robert Loos was awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Primary election on June 2. Alvin Wunder funeral held June 4. First summer band concert held June 6. Competitive bids were sought for new Post Office building. Milbert Kurtz was ordained June 7 at Mitchell. Dennis Fink and Paul Misterek received degrees from School of Mines. Jean Semmler married Erland Larson, June 7. Ronald Beck received degree from State College. Esther Misterek was honored as Washington State Technologist of the Year. James Jurrens was granted leave from Southern State College. Three men's bowling teams placed second and third in State B.P.A.A. tourney at Mitchell. The funeral of Helmuth Teske was held June 13. Myron Weisser and Roger Weisser and Charner Fuerniss enlisted in the navy. An open house was held June 14 for the 25th wedding anniversary of W. B. Doyles. Mrs. William Gremmert of Frazee, Minn., died June 14. Two from Delmont received First Communion, June 14. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verzani were honored June 14 on their 25th wedding anniversary. JoAnn Jerke and Delmar Batterman exchanged marriage vows June 19. Barbara Fried, former resident, weds in Elkhart Lake, Wis., June 20. Eugene Baiers were surprised on their 25th wedding anniversary June 21. Marlene Brenner married Lawrence Wetzler, June 28. The 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Misterek was celebrated June 28. July-- Grandmother of Mrs. Richard Gunnare, Mrs. Sarah Hull of O'Neill, Neb. died July 5, was 108 years old. The funeral of Arthur Erck was held July 7. The Rev. and Mrs. Richard Hempenius attend Pastors' School in Colorado. Party honors William Groszs on their 30th wedding anniversary. Donna Ptak, former teacher, wed July 11 at Tyndall. Money was stolen from the Parkston Co-op, Delmont Branch. Mrs. Emma Johnson died July 17. Don Webers were honored on their 32nd wedding anniversary. Doris Strid was injured in a car accident July 22. Delmont Mercantile Store installed a huge air conditioner. Former coaches wife, Mrs. William Fritzmeier, died in Volin, S. D., July 28. August-- High School Alumni banquet held August 1, with 400 attending. Sports Day was August 2. Marlys Goldhammer married David Hill, August 2. Roger Meyer was commissioned Second St. in Air Force. A new front door installed at Delmont Public School. Reserve Camp held August 6 at Farmers Union Local. Garry DeGeest weds Marlene Muilenberg at Orange City, Iowa. Last rites for Otto Schmidt held August 8. Beverly Youngstrom and Allen Baier exchange vows August St. Paul's Lutheran Church observed their 50th anniversary of Church Dedication. Larry Holton received degree in Agriculture Engineering at State College. The marriage of Audrey Semmler and William Wesender was performed August 9. Robert Marquardt graduates to teach at Lutheran School at Baldwin, Ill. August 9 was the wedding of Judith Wenzel and DeLyle Dvorak. Marilyn Logan engaged to Clifford Bittermann. The honeymooners on horseback were interviewed August 12 at Law School. Donna Wood and Loren Fauth were married August 15. Jerry Ruff and Dorothy Hollmann wed August 15 at Armour. The August 16 wedding of Janet Kaufman and William Rauch was solemnized. Kindergarten started August 17. 4-H Achievement Days were held August 19 and 20 at Armour. Norbert Wenzel was elected president of Men's Bowling Association. Judith Stolz and William Peters were married August 21. One car accident claimed the lives of Roland Stolz and James Schuh, August 22. School registration held August 28, classes began August 31. Theo Frasch celebrated his 68th birthday August 31. Last rites held August 31 for Mrs. Katherine Wunder. H. W. Horsts sold their business to the Alvin Hanten family. League bowling began. September-- Dr. Reuben Pirner was Mission Festival speaker at Hope Lutheran Church, September 6. Dennis Batterman was injured in power take-off September Rites held September 9 for Ray T. Hirsch. Douglas County declared disaster area because of drought. Farewell party for H. W. Horsts, September 13. Hantens take over business September 14. Former Armour publisher, Wesley Dunbar, died September 19. Mrs. Ray T. Hirsch rites conducted September 22 at Tripp. Andra Doyle and Kenneth Semmler exchange vows September 27. Services held September 30 for Robert Ehresmann. Julia Meier services at Mitchell held September 30. October- Midstate Telephone Co. annual meeting held October 1. High School Homecoming Coronation held October 1, Julie Fuerniss and James Deines reign. Parade held October 2. The Rev. J. Wild takes part in Williston Academy Chapel dedication in Massachusetts, October 4. Lyle Kaufman marries Mitchell girl October 4. The Rev. Richard Smith installed as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church, October 8. Beehler Repair Shop remodeled, held open house October 10. Marching band won first at Southern, October 10. Douglas Electric annual meeting held October 15. Last of school land in Douglas County sold October 15. Pheasant hunting season opened October 17. 4-H leaders attended Interstate 4-H Leaders Forum. Annual Pancake Day held October 17 at Delmont Mercantile Store. Open house held at the Delmont Family Center, October 24. November-- Twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Helmuth Fauths held November 1. General election November 3. Mrs. Joseph Welk funeral held November 4 at Parkston. High school carnival held November 6. Virginia Strom married November 8 at Rapid City. Extension Club Fall Fair held November 10 at Delmont. The Rev. Arnold Herbst, New Life Mission speaker at Methodist Churches. Erhard Welks observe 50th wedding anniversary. The Rev. Richard Hempenius accepts call to Newberg, Iowa. Betty Reinfeld marries Dennis Hoffman at Boulder, Colo., November 14. Final rites held November 19 for Ludvig Tislau of Highmore. Emil Hahns were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary November 20. Terry Grosz married Rosemary Korevaar on November 20. Fall-Winter concert held November 22. LeRoy Goehring wed Violet Merkwan on November 24. Louie Schulz's celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary November 24. Eldon Peters bagged a 12 point buck near Oak Hollow. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wieland were honored November 27 on their 40th wedding anniversary. Rolan Erck married Donna Voss, November 27 at Delmont church. The 25th wedding anniversary of Libbert Hasses celebrated at Tripp, November 29. Ronald Williams was re-elected Chief of the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department. December-- Marvin Ebright collided with another car on an icy highway near the Law School, December 1. First Luncheon meeting of the Commercial Club held December 3. Funeral of Edward G. Lehr of Tripp held December 5. Harlan Hieb and Marcia Swanson exchange vows December Rites were held December 7 at Mission for Mrs. G. B. Zeitner. The Senior Class presented their play December 8. 0. J. Schneider, former Lutheran teacher, died in Ft. Wayne, Ind. The former telephone building was torn down. Delmont young people were injured in a three-car crash at Lake Andes, December 19. Santa was in Delmont, Dec. 19. The 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lindeman was observed on December 20. Five inches of snow received Christmas Eve. Barbara Bergquist, Reinhold Goehring Jr. exchange vows on December 26. Knute Strid of Lake Andes died December 28. Mrs. J. E. Freier broke her arm in a fall on the ice. Fire destroyed a tractor and loader December 30 at Louis Schulz farm. A farewell party was held December 31 for County Officers. CHRONOLOGY--1965 January-- Services were held for Knute Strid, January 2. The funeral of William Fink was January 8. Rev. C. A. Reimnitz of McCook, Neb., died January 10. Services were held January 14 for John Thuringer of Parkston. The Judith Stoebner engagement to Darold Weisser was announced. The funeral of Christ Getz was held January 15 at Mitchell. Myra Fink was elected DAR candidate. The 31st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Berry was celebrated January 20. Albert Getz was named Legionnaire of the Year. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carr were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary. Ronald Gjoraas was named to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, he is a biology major at Southern. The WSCS held a tea noting their 25th anniversary, ladies from all the churches attended. A farewell party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Teske on January 26. Fire destroyed the trailer home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baier in Omaha. February-- A housewarming party was held February 1 for Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Goerhing. Jr. Music contest was held at Kimball, February 3, the boys quartette won first. A farewell party for Alton Bitterman's was held February 4. The Methodist Men sponsored a pancake supper and bowling tournament. Knitting lessons began February 12 for Delmont ladies. W. A. Bierwagen died February 12 at Tripp. Mr. and Mrs. William Wenzel of Parkston celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary February 14. The funeral of Mrs. Christ Heinert of Parkston was held February 14. The Junior Class play, "Meet Corliss Archer," was given February 16. The Rev. Theodore O. Dockter accepted a call to Herried American Lutheran Church. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Courier was buried February 19 at Mitchell. February 21, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller observed their 46th wedding anniversary. The basketball tourney was held at Lake Andes, February 23-26. Platte was the victor. Ladies night was held at the Delmont Family Center recreation room February 25. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Winckler were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary February 28. The 38th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kaufman was observed. March-- The funeral of Mrs. Eugene Hartmann of Tripp was held March 1. Last rites were held March 3 for Samuel Kaldun. Vernon Just of Tripp bought the local elevators, called Delmont Grain Company. The Women's Bowling Tourney began March 6. Miss Patricia Lehrkamp won the Douglas Electric Cooperative, Inc. contest and received a trip to Washington, D.C. Gus Peters observed his 61st birthday. Tripp barber, Butch Krause, died March 9. Cynthia Meyer became engaged to James Filips. The 58th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. August Goldhammer was celebrated March 13 at the Good Samaritan Center in Wagner, where they live. Mr. and Mrs. John Beck, Jr. were honored on their 37th wedding anniversary March 14. Wilbur Fideler was elected Legion Commander. Mrs. Harriet Pope of Ossining, New York, died March 18. The 48th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fuerniss was observed. The Delmont Firemen sponsored a benefit bowling tournament Eileen Plihal was selected Girls State delegate and Patricia Lehrkamp, alternate. The Music Boosters sponsored a benefit basketball night. Neighbors honored Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Buhler on their 25th wedding anniversary, March 23. The Rev. Ernest Theilen accepted the call to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Ben Welk fell and broke his hip and was hospitalized. The funeral of Mrs. Hilja Lagg was held March 31. April-- Six were confirmed April 4 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Delmont Grain Company held open house April 8. Last rites were held April 8 at Tripp for Mrs. Elizabeth Isaak. Mr. and Mrs. Don Brunken purchased the bowling alley, cafe and bar from Ray Rauscher. Five were confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, April 11. Gottlieb Wenzel was named manager of the Delmont Lumber Company, Julius Freier retired as manager. Two were confirmed April 11 at Hope Lutheran Church. The district music contest was held at Winner. An Easter Egg Hunt was held April 17 for local youngsters. Donald Grosz was chosen Boys State delegate, and Curtiss Schuh, alternate. Eugene Beehler was elected chairman of the Commercial Club. Study Club entertained the Junior-Senior girls and faculty ladies April 20. A dinner meeting of the Commercial Club was held April 22. Diane Schild and Raymond Fauth were married on April 24. Cynthia Meyer was married to Lt. James Filips at Crofton, Neb. April 24. The Spring music concert was held April 25. The Methodist Church had Kent and John Thomas as guest speakers. Diane Weisser and Marvin Bauder exchanged vows, April 25. William Grosz bowled a 279 game at the local lanes. The Delmont high school track team did cement work on the school grounds for coming track meets. The grade music students attended the Tripp contest April 30. May-- Former Telephone Exchange owner, Carl Beier died May 6. The District Federation meeting was held at Wagner May 7. The funeral of Ben Welk was on May 8. Doris Strid married Billy Doty on May 9. A car accident took the life of Jerry Verzani May 10. The St. Theresa's Altar Society hosted an informal social hour May 11, ladies from all the churches attended. The Gedion Schuh family were given a farewell party, they are moving to Parkston. Five were confirmed May 16 at the Methodist Church. Baccalaureate Services were held May 16. James Goehring was named Valedictorian and Tonya Holton, Salutatorian of the senior class. A school reorganization meeting was held May 19 and committees were appointed. Eight Delmont children received confirmation at Armour Catholic Church May 20. Albert Vender Tuin, county superintendent of schools, was honored on his retirement on May 18. Fred J. Nichol was commencement speaker May 21. There were nine seniors to graduate. A plowing bee and corn planting bee was held at the Lawrence Jendersee farm. D.H.S. girls attended a track meet at Tyndall. May 26 was Rural Eighth Grade Graduation at Armour. The funeral of C. E. Altenburg of Armour was held on May 27. William Buhler was injured while mowing the lawn. Jeremy Wild received his Master of Arts Degree May 30 at Washington State University. Maynard Beck received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering May 29 at Ft. Wayne, Indiana. June-- The 41st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Peters was observed June 2. Julie Fuerniss and Diane Brunken competed in the Tripp Dairy Day Contest. Douglas Lang received his Bachelor of Science Degree at S.D. School of Mines June 4. Donald Wilkening is new manager of Delmont Grain Company. August Kahlor of Sioux City died June 9. Rev. Richard Ward was given a scholarship at the University of Denver and will leave local charge. Agatha Johnson was named President of the Business and Professional Women's Club in Mitchell. The first summer band concert was June 12. The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Drefs was June 12. A girls softball team was organized. Jan Grosz is manager. The engagement of Marilyn Johnson to Ronald Beck is announced. June 12 was the funeral of Theo. Frasch. He was 86 years old. Swimming lessons began June 16 at Armour. A Consecration Service was held for Jeanette Baier, she will serve as a parish worker of the American Lutheran School. Mrs. Gladys Kindt rites were held in California on June 18. Jeremy Wild married Judy Wyffels on June 18 in Tracy, Minn. Judy Stoebner exchanged vows with Darold Weisser June 20. The Mrs. Art Rommann funeral was on June 21 at Wagner. Laurence Jenney was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Crop Reporting Service of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Crops were damaged by wind, hail and rain June 28. Tornadoes did damage in the area. Three Bringelson children died in a trailer home fire at Armour, June 28. July-- Linda Andachter married Robert Miller, July 3. July 4th was the wedding of Gloria Uecker and David Gunnare. William Wesender was selected for NDEA award. The engagement of Marlys Heller to Harold Noble was announced. Bleachers and light poles damaged in the storm were replaced at the athletic field. The tree on Main Street was removed July 7. Mr. and Mrs. William Grosz were honored on their 31st wedding anniversary. Robert Koth of Parkston married Linda Wudel, July 11. The eighth annual Sports Day was held July 18. The engagement of Marlene Haase to Loran Tilley was announced. August-- The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Serr was observed with an open house August 1. The Delmont Horseshoe Court was remodeled. Edward Frey of Tripp died August 8. Patricia Lehrkamp was a purple ribbon winner at 4-H Demonstration Day. The marriage of Sharon Doyle to Edward Kranz took place August 7. Delmont High School Alumni held a picnic August 15th at the American Legion Hall. Kindergarten classes started August 16. 4-H Achievement Days were August 18 and 19 at Armour. A large stock barn, grain and straw were destroyed at the Ed Beck farm August 17. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adel was observed August 22. School registration was August 27 and classes began on August 30. League howling began August 30. The engagement of Karen Gjoraas to Michael Roy was announced. Edward Kilber was injured in a car mishap August 22 in Montana. September-- The State Fair opened September 4 at Huron. The Rev. Lloyd Fried was mission festival speaker at Bethany Church, September 5. John Peters of Tama, Iowa, died September 6. Coronation of homecoming royalty, Cheryl Fuerniss and Donald Grosz was held September 9. The parade was September 10. Delmont won the football game 14-12 from Lake Andes. September 11th was the marriage of Marlys Heller and Harold Noble. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hoffman of Aurora, Colo., died, rites were held September 13. A teachers reception was held September 14. Gun Training School was set for September 15 and 22. The first anniversary of the Delmont Family Center was celebrated September 18. Mrs. Richard Freier funeral was held at Parkston, September 18. The new Parkston hospital held an open house September 19. The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Fink was observed. Tommy Reinfeld injured his eye and was hospitalized at Mitchell, September 24. The funeral of C. W. Mokros was September 24. The 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Math Thuringer was September 26th at Parkston. Donald Peters was named Superintendent of School at Lower Brule Indian School. Mrs. Lena Hand was hospitalized with a broken hip after a fall at home. She was the first patient in the new hospital at Parkston. A TOPS Club was organized here. October-- Harold Semmler was injured October 2 in a farm accident. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Goehring observed their 40th wedding anniversary October 3rd at Armour. The funeral of Mrs. May Linafelter was held at Wagner, October 4. A grain drier was installed at the Delmont Grain Company. Mrs. Louisa Will was honored on her 70th birthday October 12. The funeral of William Batterman, victim of a heart attack, was October 12. Mrs. Lena Hand died, rites were held October 14. The pheasant season opened October 16. The Delmont Mercantile Store observed their 15th anniversary and Pancake Day, October 16. A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bitterman on their 40th wedding anniversary. Services were held October 19 for Harold Semmler. Albert Hirsch was injured in a combine accident October 20. A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Thuringer on their 20th wedding anniversary October 22. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Beck was October 24. A farewell party was held for the Ray Rauscher family. The engagement of Blanche Engen to Ronald Gjoraas was announced. October 30th was the marriage of Shirley Giggee and Delmar Jerke. The District Declam Contest was held at the Delmont school, Mary Verzani was winner in the dramatic division. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Assmus were honored October 31, their 60th wedding anniversary. November-- A corn picking bee was held November 1 for Mrs. Harold Semmler. William Peacock of Mitchell was killed in an airplane crash. The school carnival was held November 4, Donna Kornder and Dennis Andachter were the royalty. County Extension Homemakers Christmas Tea was held November 9 at New Holland. Laurence Jenney celebrated his 80th birthday, November 10. The funeral of Arthur Rommann was held November 11, at Wagner. County Democratic recognition dinner was held November 16 at Corsica. The Armour School District passed a school bond for a grade school building. Fred Reinfeld married Paula Roberts, November 20. Edward Patzer of New Ulm, Minnesota, rites were held November 23. The Town and Country Forum was held at Mitchell on November 26. The 4-H Recognition Event was held at Armour. The first snowfall was November 26. December-- Ray Florey of Armour died December 2 of a heart attack. Betty Uecker and Arben Permann were married December 5. On December 5, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Berry were honored on their 41st wedding anniversary. Eugene Beehler was elected Fire Chief. December 11, Emil Fuerniss celebrated his 79th birthday. The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kurtz was observed with an open house, December 12. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Goehring of Sioux Falls noted their 25th wedding anniversary. The senior class presented three one-act plays December 15. Santa Claus Day was held December 18. The funeral of John Carpenter, of Wagner, was December 22. The music department at school presented a Christmas concert. The Commercial Club sponsored a Christmas drawing December 22. The funeral of Ervin Link, Parkston, was held December 27. The girls bowling teams placed third in state competition. Julius Freier, businessman and city treasurer died, rites held December 30. The engagement of Sandra Jerke and Larry Lang was announced. Albert Storm of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, died, services were held December 31. CHRONOLOGY--1966 January-- Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Brenner of Delmont and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lang of Rapid City celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house January 1 at the Hope Lutheran Church. Miss Laurine Hieb was injured in a car accident near Parkston January 2. Mrs. Helena Stolz was honored on her 80th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haag observed their 45th Wedding Anniversary. Services were held January 16 for Fred W. Baier, 78. Miss Dianna Ulmer was named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow at Delmont High School. The funeral of Albert Weisser, heart attack victim, was held January 29 at Tripp. Miss Mary Verzani was selected DAR candidate of Delmont High School. February-- A housewarming party was held at the new home of the Gottlieb Wenzel's. February 2 was the funeral of Ervin Charles Schuchhardt of Dupree, S.D. Miss Mary Verzani was chosen Douglas County DAR representative. Services held February 19 for Mrs. Fred W. Baier at Hope Lutheran Church. Cheryl Kay Andachter married Dale J. Miller on February 19 at Mitchell Church. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Meyer celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Legion Hall February 20. Miss Lynette Goldhammer was chosen by the Study Club to attend the Music Camp in June. Wagner was the winner of the District 27 basketball tourney February 22-24. Delmont lost their game to Geddes. The Raymond W. Carpenter funeral was held February 26 at the Delmont Methodist Church. Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis was injured in a two-car accident and hospitalized at Armour. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Batterman of West Bend, Wis. Were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary February 17. YBA Bowlers were presented awards February 27 at the close of the season. Harm Batterman's 59th anniversary and Albert Batterman's 25th anniversary were observed at Tripp. Miss Barbara Meyer died in Wisconsin. The funeral was held February 28. March-- Mr. Mathilda Ruff funeral was held March 2 in Parkston. A two day blizzard March 4 and 5, termed the worst in history, brought heavy snow, drifts of 8-15 foot high. Over the state livestock losses were great, highways closed. The Emil Fuerniss' noted their 49th wedding anniversary March 8. Mrs. William Schnell of Parkston died March 9. The SSC Band presented a concert at the school. Norman Kurtz was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Colorado. Delmar Batterman returns home from Viet Nam. Arnold T. Schmiedt, Tripp businessman died March 20. The Junior Class sponsored a benefit basketball game. August Uttecht of Armour rites were held March 24. Donald Schmidt was elected American Legion Commander. A hog barn was destroyed by fire on the Ewald Brenner farm March 25. Karl Bierwagen of Fort Dodge, Iowa died March 26. He was a former lumber yard dealer here. Miss Marcia Fink was selected as Girls State delegate, Lynette Goldhammer was alternate. The marriage of Loretta Batterman and Vernon Kraft was solemnized March 26. Fred Baker of Merrill, Oregon passed away March 26. John Reinfeld was named Boys State Delegate and Glenn Wegehaupt, alternate. The funeral of Viola Goehring was held March 30 at Wessington Springs, S.D. April- Twelve were confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church April 3. The funeral of Mrs. Erhard Welk was held April 4 at the Hope Lutheran Church. Brenda Grade won a trip to Washington, D.C. in Youth Tour Essay Contest. Mrs. Amelia Rohich, 92, of Sioux Falls died, funeral held here April 4. The Scotland Community Choir presented an Easter Concert here. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was held April 9. Jerald Hanten was chosen delegate to State YCL Convention at Pierre. Mr. and Mrs. Christ Welk of Kulum, N.D. celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary April 10. The track team won the dual meet with Corsica, 73 points. April 18 was the funeral of Dr. George D. Shaw of Tripp. Mrs. Gus Peters won a portable dishwasher at Mitchell store. The Spring Music Concert was April 24. The Annual Co-op Meeting and Appreciation Night was held. Mrs. Mildred Cowell died in Martinet, Calif., April 25, a graduate of Delmont High School. Gene Plihal was initiated into the Pi Kappa Delta Honorary Fraternity. The Junior Senior Banquet and From was held April 30. May-- Rev. William Frieboes accepts call to United Church of Christ. Track team placed third in Conference meet held at Springfield. On May 2 the bank became the First State Bank, Delmont Branch, a branch of the First State Bank of Armour. Mrs. Clara Kinman passed away at Meford, Ore. Interment was held at Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Paul Loos was awarded graduate study by the U.S. Public Health Service. Funeral for Leonard Batterman May 9 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Former Delmont Police Chief, Oscar T. Lee, died at Scotland May 11. Dianna Ulmer, valedictorian and Patricia Lehrkamp, salutatorian of graduating class. Baccalaureate held May 15 with Father James Wolf as speaker. Dr. Clair Blikre was commencement speaker on May 20. Twenty seniors graduated, and 12 eighth graders. Miss Mary Heisinger and Roland Batterman were married May 21 at Parkston. The Rural Eighth Grade Graduation was held May 24 in Armour. Awards Program held May 26 for Delmont High School students. Automatic pin setters were installed at Don's Place. New booths and tables were added to the lunch area. Creighton Knau was the Memorial Day speaker May 30 at the Legion Hall. Housewarming party held for the Norbert Wieting family. Honored on their 20th wedding anniversary also. June-- Jay A. Larson received BS degree in Education at General Beadle State College. Gene Plihal elected president of National Speech Fraternity as SSC. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Peters were honored on their 42nd wedding anniversary. Leonard Bueber married Gulgan Ugurlular of Samson, Turkey June 4 at the Air Force Chapel there. Pat Holton won the 4-H Club Public Speaking Contest in Charles Mix County. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Goehring and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goehring held an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary on June 5. Janet Judy Finck married Duane Weisser June 5 at the Tripp Church. Mrs. John Holton was named Honored Lady of the Year in Charles Mix County. The 75th birthday of Mrs. Ottilia Wegehaupt was observed June 19. Miss Blanch Engen and Ronald Gjoraas exchanged marriage vows June 18. Robert Schuh was awarded a $500 Akely Lawrence Scholarship at the University of S.D. Eleven hundred people attended the NFO supper with Oren Lee Staley an Karl Mundt as speakers, for the evening. The marriage of Miss Sandra Berry and Joel Baier was June 26. Former music directors, Mr. James Jurrens and DeLyle Dvorak, take positions at Minot State College. The Edward Calif. funeral was held June 28 at Armour. Larry Adel was named County Republican Chairman. July-- Funeral services were held July 3 for Mrs. Anna Wentzel. Installation services were held July 3 for Rev. Wm. Frieboes. James Fideler and Ed Nolz were injured in a motorcycle mishap. July Fourth's Kid's Day sponsored by the Fire Department held. Temperature soared to 108 degrees. July 8 was the wedding of Miss Sandra Jerke and Larry Lang. Sport's Day was held with a large crowd attending. The Daniel Rembold funeral was held at Scotland July 5. Phyllis Gunnare will attend Youth Citizenship Seminar at Lake Poinsett. The marriage of Miss Myra Kay Fink and Dale Gunnare was July 10. Miss Marcella Williams exchanged vows with Larry Olawsky at Parkston July 9. The funeral of Carl Assus was held July 12 at Delmont. The Delmont Record sold to Maynard Goehring at Armour. He took possession July 18. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stevens were injured in a car accident at Pierre. Loralee Wenzel and Donald Grosz won Rexall Essay Contest. Former Superintendent of Schools, R. Wayne Monfore, died. Funeral held at Springfield. County 4-H Share the Fun Event held at Delmont. Dennis Williams was awarded the Vietnamese Honor and Gallantry Cross with a Gold Star in Viet Nam. Larry Voyles injured in car accident at Belie Fourche July 28. August-- Delmont High School Alumni picnic was held August 6 at the Legion Hall. First State Bank robbery nets $2,000 in coins August 10. County Agent Norman Telkamp awarded fellowship for graduate study at Brookings, for a year. Kindergarten started August 15 with Mr. Wm. Hoff as teacher. Eleven students attend. The Post Office Department seeks bids for improved building for Delmont Post Office. On August 14 Loraine Weisser became the bride of Ronald Orth of Scotland. 4-H Achievement Days were held August 16-18 at Armour. Rickey Lee Boehmer funeral held at Mitchell August 18. Jerald Goehring and Mrs. Hannah Reier received degrees in Elementary Education at Southern. Four inch rainfall received over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gjoraas celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering at the Legion Hall. Father Grabowski now serving St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Barbara Perman was valedictorian of Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing graduates on August 21. $10,830 grant approved for sewer construction in Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Maxwell of Parkston noted their 40th wedding anniversary August 21. Chevrolet Garage and Parkston Co-op Association, Delmont Branch were burglarized. Net $300 in cash. August 24 was the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Ebright at Centerville. School opened with complete staff August 29, 146 are enrolled. Robert Grade suffered broken leg in car mishap. Hospitalized at Parkston and Sioux Falls. Gilbert Perman was hospitalized at Wagner after tractor accident. September-- The Jacob Albrecht funeral was held at Parkston September Maxine Fink married Lance Smith September 3 in Wisconsin. Five people are killed in a two-car crash at Wagner September 3. A new educational unit was built at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, north of Delmont. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Fink of Lincoln, Nebraska, was honored at a wedding reception here September 9. William J. Rieb joined W. C. Zeitner law firm at Armour. Robert Hegedahl is assistant County Agent for Douglas County. Sandra Freier and Douglas Goehring crowned Homecoming Royalty. Parade held September 23. Myron Weisser was aboard Gemini Recovery Ship. Miss Shirley Link married Gary Matthis of Wagner, S.D. Northwestern Public Service franchise has won approval in special election. The marriage of Miss Carol VanDervoort and James Beck took place at Milbank September 25. Music Boosters sponsored Teacher's Reception. Francis Case Bridge dedication held September 27. October-- The funeral of Harm Batterman was held October 5 at Tripp. Midstate directors re-elected at annual meeting. October 9 A. F. Litz was honored by the Commercial Club with a dinner. Allen Jerke and Merlyn Ehresman were promoted to Airman First Class. Jeannette Baier takes position at parish worker at First Lutheran Church at Havre, Mont. Annual Douglas Electric meeting held October 12. Funeral of Mrs. Ben Welk, October 16 at Hope Lutheran Church. Mrs. Minnie Williams celebrated her 84th birthday October 19. 4-H Recognition Banquet held at Armour. October 23 funeral of Gilbert Permann, victim of a farm accident. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Alexander of Medford, Ore. observed their 50th wedding anniversary October 30. November-- Douglas County Extension Club Christmas Fair was held at Armour. Former resident, PFC William Monfore, killed in Viet Nam, November 3. High School Carnival held, Seniors, Lynette Goldhammer and Glenn Wegehaupt, royalty. Graveside rites held November 5 for infant of Mr. and Mrs. Arben Perman. Republicans take county and state offices in General Election November 8. Dennis Powers to join Egyptian Expedition from Iowa State University. Contract let for modernization of Post Office, will be housed in front of Hand's Furniture building. Delmont Public School receives approval of Title I program. It includes Kindergarten and Remedial Reading classes. The 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Schulz was observed November 24 at Legion Hall, with Open House. William J. Breitbach of Aurora, Minn. funeral held at Parkston November 26. December-- American Legion Benefit Bowling Tourney began December Sunday, December 4 was the annual Fall-Winter Concert of the Music Department. The Senior Class play "Room and Bored" was given December 6. Bowling teams honored Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Wenzel, Mr. And Mrs. Gerald Wenzel with housewarming party. Delmont Wildcats nipped Fairfax in opening game of basketball. Sheryl Schilling underwent brain surgery in Sioux Falls. Mrs. August Kahler's funeral was held at Sioux City December 7. Phyllis Gunnare was chosen DAR candidate at DHS. December 15 was the funeral of Miss Viola Ahrens at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Gene Plihal, student at Southern won honors in several speech tourneys. Student pastor, Jack Cooper and family honored at Methodist Church dinner, December 18. Brenda Jerke and Dean Wegehaupt named to Who's Who at Southern. The Catholic Church closed after Christmas. The building was sold to East Lake Andes Lutheran congregation. JoAnn Sanders named to Who's Who at Huron College. CHRONOLOGY-1967 January-- The funeral of Herman Williams was held January 2 at the Methodist Church. County officials were sworn in on January 3 at the courthouse in Armour. A new outer door was installed at the First State Bank in Delmont. Work was begun on remodeling the building for the Post Office. The first blizzard of the season was January 6 and 7 with 5 to 6 inches of snow. Gravesite rites were held for the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bueber on January 4. A fire destroyed the elevator office of the Delmont Grain Company on January 9. The conference basketball tourney was held in Lake Andes. Services were held on January 6 for Frank Starr of George, Iowa. James Wieting enlisted in the Air Force. Phyllis Gunnare was named County DAR Representative. The funeral of Mrs. Ben Sandau, 53, was held at San Leandro, Calif. Dr. John P. McCann of Parkston began serving a two month stay in Viet Nam. January 20 was the funeral of Mrs. Anna C. Kremer of Killeen, Texas. The Delmont Catholic Church was sold and moved to East Lake Andes church location. George Blume was named president of the 4-H Leaders Association, Mrs. Norbert Lehrkamp was named Secretary-Treasurer. Virginia Haring and Robert Larson were married on January 21 at Tomahawk, Wis. Former storeowner, John W. H. Wentzel, died at Monroe, Mich. February-- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Link were honored with a supper on February 5 in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. A chimney fire was extinguished at the Richard Schwaderer farm. The special Sewer Election of February 7 was passed by a large majority. The funeral of Lester Rottluff of Sioux Falls was held on February 11. Charles Beck and Ronald Wieting enroll at National Business College of Rapid City. Services were held February 20 for Mrs. Salome Bierwagen, 87. JoAnne Sanders was named Ideal Heart Sister at Huron College. Burial of Opal Julia Nelson of Beresford was February 20 at the city cemetery. Study Club members observed their 50th anniversary of club work in Delmont. Laurine Hieb married Romane Herll of Rosewell on February 26 in Mitchell. March-- On March 1 the Post Office was moved into the remodeled building and new equipment was installed. Elice Jenney was elected president of the Douglas County Historic Society. Douglas County spelling contest was held on March 3 at Armour. The ladies bowling tourney was held March 6 and 13. Open house for the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fuerniss was held March 12. The funeral of Herman Peters was March 11. Mr. and Mrs. August Goldhammer observed their 50th wedding anniversary at the Good Samaritan Center in Wagner, March 12. The Emil Kirchhevel funeral was held on March 13 in Delmont. Confirmation was held March 19 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, seven were confirmed. Graveside rites were held for the infant twin girls of Mr. And Mrs. Leroy Goehring on March 16. Ground breaking ceremony was held on March 19 for the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at Armour. Two were confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church March 19. Confirmation was also held at Zion Church on March 19. The funeral of Leo D. Brietbach, 75, was held March 22. Four business places were burglarized on March 23. Broke into the Parkston Coop Station, Don's Place, Delmont Grain and the Public School. The Commercial Club sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt on March 25. The NFO had milk dumping demonstration on Highway 44. Don Schmidt was re-elected Commander of the American Legion. Emil Jerke sold his Blacksmith Shop to his son, Elmer. April-- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Laib of Parkston observed their 50th wedding anniversary on April 2. Ellamae Bogehagen was named Girls State delegate and Carla Goehring, alternate. The Delmont High School Alumni Association donated 20 new Webster Dictionaries to the school. Sam Peters was named to Boys State with Kenneth Wieting as the alternate. Patricia Holton represented the Radio and Television City at Boys State. Services were held April 8 for Mrs. Ottilia Wegehaupt at Dimock. Dean Wegehaupt is student teaching at Alcester and Robert Fink at Bonesteel. Mrs. Ida Fode was honored on her 80th birthday with a party at Hope Lutheran Church. Dennis Powers returns from a three month Geology Expedition in Egypt. Gerald Wenzel attended an insurance training school at Lincoin, Nebraska. The Douglas County rural YCL Convention was held April 14 at Armour. Anita Fridley married Dennis Fink at Delmont Church. A Women's Bowling Banquet was held at the Legion Hall on April 18. Trophies and awards were given out. Don Wilkening was elected Commercial Club President. Armour hosted the District 7 American Legion Convention. April 23 was the dedication service for the St. Peter's parish education building. Kenneth Wieting was chosen to attend music camp in Vermillion. The Music Department held their Spring Concert. Two were confirmed at Bethany United Church of Christ on April 30. May-- Funeral for Mrs. Lydia Pietz was held on May 3 at Tripp. Parkston farmer, Roland Buebke, 47, heart attack victim, funeral held May 2. Senior Class traveled to Minneapolis on Skip Day. Orientation sessions for Boys and Girls Staters was held at Delmont. Marcia Fink named valedictorian, Phyllis Gunnare and Glenn Wegehaupt named co- salutatorians. Funeral of Mrs. Mathilde Williams held May 9. May 11 was the funeral of Arie Rus of Armour. Baccalaureate services held May 14 with Rev. William Frieboes as speaker. Rev. Carl Borgwardt is speaker at Commencement on May 19. Twenty-three seniors and six eighth graders graduated. Mrs. Barbara Perman and Larry Stolz exchanged vows May 14 at Mitchell church. Awards Day held at school. Fred Knutson was named Hospital Administrator at Armour. Loralee Wenzel graduated from Nettleton on May 19. William Wenzel of Parkston was honored on his 91th birthday on May 19. Former pastor, Rev. Herbert T. Schmidt, died on May 19 at Alma, Mo. Patricia Lehrkamp awarded trip to National 4-H Club Congress. Services held May 22 for Ray F. Verzani, farmer south of town. Steven Wilkening graduated from Sioux Falls College with a major in Business Administration. Dennis Powers received his BS degree in geology from Iowa State University. An Illinois man was killed in a car-pickup highway crash on May 27 on Highway 18. Dan Eitemiller was injured. JoAnne Sanders received a BA degree from Huron College. Mrs. Curtis Buhler was elected president of the Women's Bowling Association. Arthur James Misterek, 23, was killed a car accident in Fla. on May 27. Services were held at Omaha, Neb. Rev. William Frieboes was speaker at Memorial Day Program. June-- The funeral of Mrs. Emelia Schroder was held June 2 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Betty Jo Brunken and Miles Goehring were married in a home ceremony June 2. Marklyn Wilson showed slides of her year in Germany as an Exchange Student at Family Night at Methodist Church. The John Brenner funeral was held June 2 at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Lt. Roger D. Meyer received a Master of Arts degree at the University of North Dakota. Former owner of the telephone company, Bernhardt Singer, 77, was buried at the Armour Cemetery on June 5, the funeral was held at Montrose. Services held June 9 at Armour St. George Catholic Church for W. B. Doyle, retired elevator businessman. Mr. and Mrs. George Reinfeld were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary with an open house. Jerald Wegehaupt was appointed Sales Representative for Standard Oil in Williston, N. D. Joan Gunnare and John Jacobsen were married at Mitchell on June 10. Private Glendell Bitterman completed basic training at Ft. Leonard, Mo. James Hollmann of Armour was killed in a car accident on Highway 18 on June 17. Mike Conzemious was injured in the crash. Myron Weisser escaped injury when he rolled his car south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kurtz were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary on June 11 by the Zion Lutheran Christian Society. Mrs. Robert Goodnow was elected Douglas County CAP representative. Karen Gjoraas was married to Jerry Sullivan of Minneapolis on June 10 at Heron Lake, Minn. The John Ruff reunion was held on June 25 at Kulm, N.D. July-- The annual Sports Day was held July 2. The marriage of Miss Joyce Anderson to Edwin Fink took place at Jamestown, N.D. on July 2. The FHA Loan and Grant was approved for the city Sewer Project. Cpl. Dwaine Brunken is serving in Vietnam with the Marines. July 15 was the wedding date of Miss Diane Brunken and James Wieting. Mrs. Jim Anton of Pierre underwent a kidney transplant at Rochester, Minn. hospital. A farewell fellowship dinner was held on July 23 for Mr. And Mrs. Jack Cooper at the Methodist Church. The Alumni Association sent out a Newsletter. The FHA Loan closing was held on July28 with city officials participating. Elmer Jerke was elected president of the board. The Pee Wee Team won the League Championship. August-- 4-H Demonstration Day was held August 3 at Armour. The Farmers Union Camp was held on August 8. Work began on the lagoon site east of town and the sewer line. Kenneth Wieting attended the Citizenship Seminar. Miss Sandra Freier became the bride of David Fink on August 13. The funeral of Mrs. Fred Stoka, former resident was August 16 at the Zion Lutheran Church. 4-H Achievement Days were held August 15-17 at Armour. Belva Andachter and Sandra Peters graduated from Stewarts School of Hairstyling. St. Peters Lutheran Church had Mission Festival on August 20. Dennis Andachter was promoted to PFC at Ft. Carson, Colo. Mrs. Henry Struck was appointed chairman of the Kenny Drive for southeast area Douglas County. County Agent, Norman Telkamp, received an International Flying Farmers award at Convention. Myron Eggers of Corsica was appointed county Civil Defense Director. August 27 was the Date Stone laying for St. Paul the Apostle Church at Armour. Many county members attend NFO meeting at Des Moines, Iowa. School registration was held August 25, classes began the 28th. Kindergarten started with ten enrolled. Marvin Brosz was named to AWARD Club, employed on Appollo Support Department of General Electric. September-- Douglas County Hospital observed their 10th anniversary. Miss Linda McQuistion of Pierre married Marlin Bitterman on September 9. Rev. Carl Serr was guest speaker at Bethany Mission Festival. The Zion and St. Paul congregations honored Rev. J. Wild for 20 years of service here. Delmont Commercial Club makes plans for Dedication and Recognition Banquet for officials of the Sewer Project. Theo. Goehring observed his 80th birthday September 17. Services were held on September 19 for Jacob Lang, 89 of Austin, Minn. Miss Barbara Collins is the new area Home Agent. A Teachers Reception was held September 19. A Boy Scout Troop was organized with Roy Cerny as Scoutmaster. Rev. and Mrs. Rosenkranz was honored with dinner and grocery shower at the Methodist Church on September 24. Delmont High School Homecoming was September 29. Carla Goehring and Mark Stolz reigned as king and queen. The Douglas County ASC Convention was held September 29 in Armour. DeLyle Dvorak is director of bands at Blythe, Calif. Gilbert Kornder was elected president of the Music Boosters. Miss Jeanette Baier and George Young were married on September 30 at Havre, Montana. Alois Nolz was re-elected to Douglas County AS Committee. October-- Miss Eilene Winckler and Delbert Bitterman were married on October 1. Midstate Telephone Company held their annual meeting on October 5. The Sewer Dedication dinner was held on October 8. Pastor Richard Smith accepted a call to Gaylord, Minn. church. Mr. and Mrs. Lotar Goehring took a 4-H leader trip to Washington, DC. Several Delmont boys won the Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest at Armour. Sam Peters attended the Young Adults Economics Seminar at Huron. Rev. and Mrs. William Frieboes were honored on their 15th wedding anniversary on October 15 at the Bethany Church. A farewell party was held for Eugene Baiers who moved to Lincoln, Neb. October 16 was the burial of Joe Holton, former resident. Douglas Electric Annual Meeting was held on October 17. Open house was held at Delmont Grain Company on October 25. Kenneth Kaldun was married to a Tripp girl on October 26. The funeral of Theo. Goehring was October 31. November-- Miss Ernestine Reimnitz observed her 75th birthday on November 1. The school carnival was held on November 3. Patricia Goehring and Randall Hahn were the royalty. The County 4-H Banquet was held at Armour on November Miss Julie Fuerniss and Glendell Bitterman were married on November 4. The Scout Tenderfoot Investiture was held on November 6. The County Extension Christmas Fair was held. Sam Peters and Ralph Lagg were named to the All-Conference Football Team. November 11 was the wedding of Mrs. Ruth Plume and Ervin Brenner. Patricia Lehrkamp won the State 4-H Food-Nutrition Award and a trip to the National Congress in Chicago. Seniors attended College Day at Wagner on November 16. Four students attended All-State Chorus at Huron. Dakotarama was at the school on November 20. Eugene Plihal will practice teach in Wagner. Sgt. Allen Jerke was married to Miss Margaret Middleton in Ontario, Canada on November 24. Ellamae Bogenhagen was named DAR candidate at Delmont High School. Lynette Goldhammer wed John Greger on November 26 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Ronald Williams was re-elected as the Fire Chief. A YBA Family two-some tourney was held on November 28. Reorganization meeting was held on November 27 at the Delmont School. December-- Legion Post 249 sponsored a bowling tourney beginning December 20. The Fall Music Concert was held on December 3. The Senior class play "Fire Away" was given on December 8. Gene Plihal was named to Who's Who at Southern College. Church Dedication was held at Armour on December 10 for new St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hinckley of Armour observed their 25th wedding anniversary. The Fire Department received plaque for helping with Muscular Dystrophy Drive. County Circuit Court finds Bruce Martin guilty of illegal securities sales. Lt. and Mrs. James Filips and son returned from Okinawa. Santa Claus visited Delmont on December 16. Karen Stoebner and Dennis Andachter were married on December 17 at the Tripp Church. Wildcats took a 48-36 win over Armour. The Commercial Club sponsored a Turkey drawing for Christmas. Mrs. Carolina Wentzel died on December 25, the funeral was held December 28. Mrs. Elmer Kurtz was hospitalized with a broken leg after a fall on the ice. CHRONOLOGY--1968 January-- Carl Gunnare was appointed Chairman of the Douglas County Commissioners. Services were held January 4 for Mrs. John Fauth. New postage rates become effective January 7. Final operations were completed at the Sewer Disposal site. Services were held on January 15 for Rev. F. B. Bierwagon. William Grosz wins a Ford car and William Jones a TV set at District NFO meeting at Alexandria. January 16 was the funeral of Edwin Permann of Tripp. Ralph Lagg scored 51 points in a basketball game and sets a school record. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brosz attended a telephone meeting in Washington, D.C. Fire destroyed the large barn at the Albert Hirsch farm north of town. The scout troop constructed an ice skating house. Col. Arthur A. Krull funeral held at Pierre on January 23. Douglas County 4-H Leaders elected Mrs. Herb Ziebart as president. Lt. Roger Meyer promoted to Captain, stationed in Seoul, Korea. Husband of Cynthia Meyer, Lt. Filips, promoted to Captain. February-- Lawrence Storm appointed to County Highway Superintendent. Funeral of Gustav Peters was February 11. Medical Self-Help training lessons conducted at Delmont school for 8 weeks. Dr. John McCann speaks at Farm Bureau meeting held at New Holland. Boy Scout Court of Honor held February 12. Receive Tenderfoot and second class badges. Rites held for Mrs. Herbert Wenzel, 54, at Parkston on February 1. Sen. Robert Hirsch marries Lyla Voorhees February 16. The 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Bietz was observed at the Eugene Beehler home. The District Basketball Tourney was held on February 20-23 at Wagner. The funeral of Mrs. Ida Spahr was held February 29. March-- Douglas County rural spelling contest held. Funeral of Charles Faller was held on March 2. Operation Pitfall was held at the school. Funeral of Mrs. Carl Assmus, former resident, was held at Mitchell on March 6. Grade school basketball tourney held at Corsica. Mrs. Ray Carpenter funeral held on March 7. Fellowship dinner honors Mr. and Mrs. Art Litz of Phoenix, Ariz. March 12 was the funeral of Mrs. Jacob Fischer. Mrs. Ella Hansen died in California on March 4, She was a former resident. Douglas County Livestock Feeders Banquet was held on March 14. Junior Class play, "No Boys Allowed," was presented on March 15. John Bietz funeral was held March 14. Mr. and Mrs. John Beck were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary. Helen Eitemiller married Lt. Lawrence Biever March 19. Henry Ruff of Armour dies, funeral March 19. Relatives observed the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Weisser. William Stands on trial for murder in Circuit Court. He was found innocent of charge. Science Fair was held at Delmont High School March 22. Terry and Randy Sherman and Curtis Goehring were winners. Dale Verzani weds Miss Sandra Kay Morton March 23. Rev. Carl Fink of Worthington, Minn. is serving as supply pastor at Hope Lutheran. Open house at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Armour was held March 31. Spring Music Concert was held March 31 at school. The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jerke was observed March 31. April-- Confirmation held April 7 at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Lainne Schelske named Girls State delegate and Susan Fuerniss, alternate. Hope Lutheran church held confirmation April 7. Tim Thuringer named Boys State delegate and Clark Will, alternate. Confirmation held April 7 at Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Dennis Andachter left for Germany where she will join her husband. Douglas County Rural YCL Convention, Art and Science Fair held April 11. Arlo Bueber named Legion Commander. Annual Bowling Banquet held April 22 at the school house, awards made. Susan Fuerniss selected to attend Citizenship Seminar. Eugene Plihal, Bachelor of Science; Dennis Peters, two year Carpentry and Phyllis Gunnare, one year Secretarial Science degrees from Southern. May-- Seniors have Skip Day May 2 and 3, at the Hills. Helen Biever, IFYE, spoke May 3 at Delmont. Mother-Daughter banquet held at Bethany Church. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Wenzel honored on 25th wedding anniversary May 5. District Extension meeting held at Alexandria. Walter Spease elected Commercial Club president at annual banquet meeting. Republican Fund Raising Dinner held May 9 at Armour. District Seven Spring Convention of Legion and Auxiliary held May 12 at Tabor. Delmont Lumber Company sold to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Geidel. Baccalaureate held May 12. Funeral of Mrs. Mollie Bosma May 13. Milo Wepking Commencement speaker May 17, twelve seniors graduate. Banquet held May 14 after Student Gov. Day. Rural school graduation held May 21. Mary Verzani receives associate degree in nursing from Presentation College. May 21 was the funeral of the infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ronald Fink of West Bend, Wisc. Ben Stoebner of Rock Rapids, Iowa died. Awards Day was held May 24 for students. J. B. Alexander of Apache Junction, Ariz. died May 28, former rural carrier here. Mrs. Helen Vlasak was Memorial Day speaker. June-- Mr. and Mrs. Herman G. Pietz observed their 40th wedding anniversary June 2. The funeral of Thomas Gunnare, 7, was held June 3. Linda Lagg, graduate of Golden Valley Lutheran College, Associate in Arts degree. Mrs. Joel Baier, receives Bachelor of Arts degree from Dakota Wesleyan. Robert Schuh gets Bachelors degree in German from U. of S.D. Sherry Thaler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thaler of Dante was injured when hit by a car. June 8 was the wedding of Miss Brenda Jerke and James, Deines. Two Delmont womens bowling teams place in State BPAA tourney. Sharon Thuringer completes two year course of Medical Technologist at Presentation College. Paul Loos gets MS in Dentistry at University at Michigan. Lightning struck the Ethel Harris house, little damage done. Three Delmont firemen attended State Fire School, at Belle Fourche. Mrs. Francis Peacock rites held June 18 at Armour. Shed burned at Robert Grade residence. Dr. Ralph Hoffman of Huron honored at Armour for 25 years in the Ministry. Laurence Jenneys observe 57th wedding anniversary. Call Pastor Erwin E. Groth to serve Hope Lutheran Church. Wind storm causes heavy damage to buildings and trees. June 28 wedding of Miss Donna Kornder and Leon Ligtenberg. Tim Thuringer attends Boys State. Rev. Wm. Frieboes was honored June 30 for 35 years in the Ministry at United Church of Christ. July-- July 4 Annual Kids Day sponsored by Fire Department. Terry Sherman and Mark Williams take Scout Canoe Trip into Canada. Norbert, and Miles Goehring, and Audrey Bogenhagen were injured in a car crash near Parkston. School Board elects Alton Goehring as chairman. Calvin Berry died July 10 after a three month illness. School staff nearly complete as seven new teachers are hired. Large county shed built north of Beehler Repair Shop. Thirty-five youngsters attend N. SP. cooking school at Delmont. Green Thumb crew works at Delmont Ball Diamond. Delmont Midgets are League Champs with 12-10 win over Dimock. Delmont Pee Wees won League championship for second year. Funeral rites held July 17 for infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Kaldun of Meckling, S.D. Harlan Winckler weds Roberta Jamtgaard at Mitchell July 21. Former editor of the Delmont Record Neal Weatherholt, died in Calif. July 25. Henry Iverson of Sioux Falls died July 27, former rural carrier. Patricia and Phyllis Gunnare wed in double wedding July 27. Patricia bride of Roger Weisser and Phyllis weds Gary Hrdlicka. July 30 funeral of Arnold Ehresmann. Hail and heavy rainfall damages crops July 30. August-- The Delmont Lumber Co. held Open House August 3. Susan Fuerniss attended Citizenship Seminar. The Farmers Union Reserve Camp was August 6. Belva Andachter weds Dennis Richards of Mitchell August 11. 4-H Achievement Days August 14-16. Boy Scouts attended the Lewis and Clark Camp. James Wild is graduate of Nettleton College. Pee Wees win League Championship for second straight year. Midgets cop Little Sunshine League championship. American Legion Team has 10-2 record for season, receive trophy. Mrs. John Brost funeral was held August 22 at Rapid City. Clp. Dwaine Brunken returns from Viet Nam. Miss JoAnn Wiechmann and Duane Winckler exchange vows August 23. Delmont Public School opens August 26. September-- Carol Boettcher weds Gary Alves in Reno, Nev. September 8. Delmont Volunteer Fire Department wins trophy at Wagner Labor Day contest. School District Election held September 10, vote to annex country schools to Delmont Independent. Mrs. Harold Sipes of Sioux City dies, funeral held at Armour. Funeral of Mrs. Fred Kaufman September 12 at Zion Lutheran Church. Tim Thuringer elected Teenage Representative on the Parish Council of St. Paul the Apostle Church. Esther Englehorn is new Home Agent for Douglas, Charles Mix and Aurora County. Mrs. W. B. Doyle honored with farewell parties, moves to Sioux Falls. Flag at Douglas County Courthouse donated by County Legion Posts. Barbara Goehring and Tim Thuringer are Homecoming royalty. Parade held September 27. Miss Dianna Ulmer and Dennis Peters married September 21. September 14 wedding of Miss Sharon Denke and Jerry Thiesse. Mrs. Nellie A. Baker of Wilmar, Minn. died. Sandra Peters and Dennis Williams exchanged vows September 28. October-- Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Miller honored October 6 on 50th wedding anniversary. Punt, Pass and Kick Contest held October 12 at Armour, David Jerke, Rory and Todd Sherman won. Parkston Coop changes name to Agland Coop. Band won first at Southern State Teachers College October 12. Arnold Semmler opens barber shop in Armour. Receive four inches of rainfall third week in October. Miss Ernestine Weiland funeral held October 14 at Mitchell. Edgar Goehring awarded 25 year 4-H Leadership pin. October 21 was the funeral of Lloyd Hoff, 56. Boy Scouts hold Court of Honor. Roger Kaufman shoots big black bear in Hills, awarded $300. James Goehring named to Who's Who at Southern. Local declam winners go to district at Stickney, receive all excellent ratings. Wildcats upset Avon in final football game 24-20. Jean Schelske and Dennis Scheel married at Wessington Springs. 4-H Recognition Banquet held October 28. Mrs. Wesley Becvar of Tyndall funeral on October 29. November-- Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Gunnare were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary November 2 with an open house. A Senior Citizens Club was organized. Mrs. Nancy Carter of Mitchell and Mrs. Carol Kempler of Wagner were hired for part-time teachers. School carnival held November 8. Teresa Denke and Jerry Nepodal crowned king and queen. Cpt. Roger Meyer returns from Korea. Nathaniel S. Tiede of Tripp funeral held November 11. Mrs. Herman Fink wins second in baking contest at Farm Bureau Convention. Marilyn McBrayer and Larry Gunnare exchange vows November 15. Extension Christmas Fair held at Armour November 19. Louie Bogenhagen gets hand in buzz saw. Wm. Wenzel, Sr. of Parkston died November 27 at the age of 92. Ray Stoebner injures hand in combine. Jeanette Goehring and Kenneth Fuchs married November 30. December-- The funeral of Chris Schmoss was held December 6. A turkey drawing was held in Delmont December 18. The Grade Operetta and Music Concert was December 18. A party room was made in the basement of Don's Place. Mrs. Arnold Eitemillers funeral was December 18 Sharon Crider and Dwaine Brunken were married December 20. Santa Day was December 21. Snowfall of 16 inches stopped traffic December 21 and canceled Christmas programs and church services December 22. Chrismon tree at St. Peters Lutheran Church holds open house December 29. High winds and snow continued to clog roads for second week. CHRONOLOGY--1969 January-- Dairy Management School held at Armour for local farmers. Barbara Sanders of Armour, named County DAR winner. Carl Gunnare re-elected as chairman of Douglas County Commissioners. Cars are damaged as Mrs. Lloyd Reinfeld and Edgar Goehring collide in snow packed highway. The city purchased an emergency vehicle and snow plow for record snowfall. New party room renovated at Don's place. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fuerniss were honored on 25th wedding anniversary. Funeral of Libbert Haase of Tripp held January 4. Benefit Legion bowling tourney ended January 12. Joan Misterek completes four years college of Nursing at SDSU. 3-6 inches of new snow piles up. Rebecca Haag and Lt. Thomas Fonck married at Gettysburg. Funeral of Henry F. Spease, 81, held January 29. February-- Sharon Bueber named DHS Homemaker of Tomorrow Stan Reitveld named County Sheriff. County buys snow blower for mounting snow banks. Two Tyndall youths killed in collision near Ravinia. Major Thomas Thompson decorated with Distinguished Flying Cross. Joan Misterek weds Wendell LaFleur February 8 at Hope Lutheran Church. Delmont Wildcats place third in District Basketball Tourney. 6-12 inches of snow in latest blizzard. Dr. Mark Hand dies in San Francisco, Calif. Two hundred attend Legion banquet in observance of 50th anniversary. World War I veterans were honored. Services held February 22 for Mrs. Caroline Fuerst of Tripp. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fink honored on 20th wedding anniversary. March-- Open House held for 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Lehrkamp on March 2. Douglas County spelling contest held at Corsica. Alvin H. Geidel funeral held at Parkston on March 6, father of Gilbert Geidel. Captain Roger Meyer assigned to Randolph AFB, Texas. Senior Class Play, "Twelve Angry Jurors" was given on March 29. Style Show and Tea held March 14 for tailoring classes at Armour. Barbara Goehring is Lily Day teen chairman. Mrs. Bill Grosz won first in singles of state bowling tourney at Rapid City. Firemen's benefit bowling tourney began. Mrs. Emil Goehring of Schafter, California died March 20. March 22 was the wedding day of Jenise Jamtguard and Marvon Weisser at Beresford. Dr. Kenneth Schneider rites held March 20 at Brookings. April-- District 7 American Legion Convention held at Tripp on April 10. Sharon Ulmer named Girls State delegate and Nadine Peters: alternate. Terry Sherman is Boys State delegate and Charles Semmler, alternate. Boys Scouts attend Ree District Exposition at Wagner. Agland Coop has annual meeting on April 12. Gottlieb Wenzel elected to Board of Directors. Confirmation held April 20 at St. Peters Lutheran Church. District Extension Homemakers meeting held at Armour on April 24. Mrs. Cornelius Liewen named District Secretary. Lee's Cookies win League play off of ladies teams. William Chase receives grant to attend Summer Science Institute of University of South Dakota. Grade School students performed at Music Boosters meeting. Superintendent Roland Nepodal elected to Pi Mu Epsilon fraternity at University of South Dakota. Mrs. Bill Grosz has surprise homecoming as state bowling winner. Confirmation held April 27 at UCC. Grade students enter Music contest at Tripp. Adolph Weber rites held April 28 in Richmond, Calif. Hereford cow has triplets at John Holton farm. Banquet meeting of Commercial Club held April 30, officers elected. May-- Special election May 6 voters eliminate office of County Superintendent and rural area is in favor of Heartland Consumers Power District. May 8 funeral of John Brost, 92, former resident. Annual bowling tourney held May 5 at school. Trophies and awards are given. Two-mile relay team beats school record set in 1966, attend conference track meet in Springfield. Mrs. Math Loos funeral held May 14 at Armour. Senator Robert Hirsch speaks at rural eighth grade graduation. PFC Marvin Struck injured in Viet Nam, awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge. Vocal contest held May 13 at school. Gunnare rural school hold reunion and picnic May 18. Band concert held May 20. Timothy Thuringer, valedictorian and Clark Will, salutatorian of Senior Class. Baccalaureate held May 25 with Reverend Erwin Groth as speaker. Graduation was May 28. Eighteen seniors and 13 eighth graders got diplomas. Miss Mary Wing of DWU was guest speaker. Jay Funk given farewell party, will serve United Methodist at Mitchell. Belated anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Wenzel's 30th anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fink's 36th anniversary. Edward Meyer funeral held May 20 at Armour. Southern graduates: James Goehring, BS in Mathematics; Richard Deines, BS in Physical Education and Carla Goehring, 1 year Secretarial course. Awards given May 29 at school. Funeral May 29 for Mrs. Emanuel Semmler of Ipswich, S.D. Rev. E. Groth was Memorial Day speaker. June-- Virginia Spease and Larry Gunderson married June 7 at Zion Lutheran Church. Gerald Hanten gets $200 scholarship from Sioux City Journal. Delmont Boy Scouts held broom sale. County Headstart Center opens June 11 at Delmont. Father Robert Grabowski leaves Armour Catholic Church. Funeral June 14 for Mrs. Ottilia Misterek, 85, at Hope Lutheran Church. School election held June 17. Vic Goehring is elected school board member. Wallace Peters caught a large paddlefish in Big Bend tailwaters. Burglars hit Delmont Mercantile Co. and Agland Coop. Foundation poured for new Fire Hall. Sgt. Gerry Semmler awarded Bronze Star Medal for heroism in Vietnam. Henry Fischer died in Fresno, Calif., June 30. DeLyle Dvorak awarded Graduate Assistantship at Arizona State University. July-- Kids Day held July 4. Fire Hall nears completion. Lightning struck barn on Alvin Fink farm on July 3, burns to ground. Marriage of Sharon Bueber and Voyle Donnelson July 12. Annual Sports Day held July 13. Karl J. Fink awarded Teacher Exchange grant to teach in Germany. July 14 funeral of Arwin Stolz, owner of Blue Bird Locker. Mrs. Elizabeth Pirner, 82, died in Rapid City, Funeral, July 15 in Delmont. Bernadine Blume weds Myron Enevoldsen at Brookings, July 25. Robert A. Marquardt ordained July 27 at Clayton, he is the husband of Sharon Wenzel. August-- Ewald Fink and Jean Meade exchanged marriage vows August 2. August 3 was the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Semmler of Parkston. Don Coisman house gutted by fire August 4 at 4 a.m. Father Lawrence Marbach appointed to Armour Catholic Church. Farmers Union Reserve Camp held. August 8 wedding of Mary Verzani and Donald Grosz. Robert Schuh received Master of Arts Degree at University of S.D. August 13. 4-H Achievement Days held at Armour August 13-15. Funeral August 14 for Voyle Lee Donnelson, victim of gunshot wound. Adrian Thuringer injured his hand in a baler accident. Lloyd Williams is graduate of meat cutting school. Theodore Ziebart funeral held August 26 at Parkston. Mrs. Ida Bellmer honored on 84th birthday. Arlene and Eileen Plihal and Patricia Lehrkamp did practice teaching in Delmont grades. Marriage of Judith Jerke and Gary Jones August 30. School began August 25. September-- Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bietz purchased Blue Bird Locker and took possession September 8. Susan Fuerniss competed for Dairy Princess title. Terry Sherman was named to ACE of Week in Argus Leader sports column. The District 7 Legion meeting was held at Gayville. John Grosz was hospitalized after explosion at their home. Mrs. Leo Hertz was installed as County Secretary Treasurer at council meeting. September 20 was the marriage of Ruth Misterek and Lt. John Kato. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brosz were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary September 20 at Northfield, Minn. Delmont High School Homecoming was September 26, Donna Brunken and Terry Sherman reigned as royalty. Historical Society toured Harrison. September 27 was the funeral of Miss Ernestine Reimnitz. John Teeselink was elected Chairman on Douglas County ASC Committee. An open house was held for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reinfeld of Halifax, Pa. September 28. October-- Annual meeting of Midstate Telephone Co. was held October A fire fighting truck was purchased from the State Forestry September. Arleen and Eileen Plihal were candidates for Southern Homecoming Queen. The funeral of Jackie Peters was October 3. Lianne Schelske and George Geidel exchanged vows October 11. Annual meeting of Douglas Electric held October 16. Delmont youngsters win in Punt, Pass and Kick contest at Armour. Mrs. Albert Meyer of Lakeside, Calif. was killed in a car accident. October 16 was the funeral of Sheryl Schelling, five years old. 4-H Recognition Banquet held October 27. Lotar Goehring receives 25 year pin for Leadership. Fund raising drive started for John F. Grosz. Funeral of Edward Weber of Wagner held October 29. Leonard Geidel receives burns at home. E. W. Hertz named Circuit Court Judge to replace James R. Bandy. November-- Colonial Manors residents entertain auxiliary at open house. The Junior Class presented "The Imaginary Invalid" on November 1. Mae Dean Peters and Darryl Peters named DHA Carnival King and Queen November 7. A benefit dance held for John A. Grosz. Christmas Fair was held November 10. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hahn observed their 50th wedding anniversary on November 16 with an open house. Mrs. Norman Telkamp and Mrs. Marvin Fink win awards in Make It With Wool Contest. November 20 was confirmation at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Armour. District Smoke Eaters meeting held at new Fire Hall November 21. Reverend Vernon Anderson was installed at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Struck celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on November 23. The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lindeman observed with open house on November 30. December-- Douglas Feed Mill at Armour holds open house. Legion Auxiliary honors Earl Carrs, Philip Lindemans and Reinhold Goehrings with supper. Dawn Ziebert and Ronald Neugebauer were married on December 13. December 14 was the dedication and open house at the new Fire Hall. Four firemen were honored with 25 year awards. Annual school music concert was held December 17. Turkey drawing held in Delmont on December 17. Santa Claus Day was December 29. Douglas County Sheriff elected Secretary of State Association. Funeral for Edward Fuerst of Tripp, December 20. Relatives honored Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carr on December 21 with a supper on their 50th wedding anniversary. Open house held December 28 for Reinhold Goehring, Sr. on their 50th wedding anniversary. Funeral of Rev. Wilmer Kurtz, December 31 at Hope Lutheran Church. Judge James Bandy honored upon retirement. CHRONOLOGY--1970 January-- Judge James R. Bandy retired January 1, and was Circuit Judge for 19 years. Mrs. Charles Buhler funeral was held in Armour January 5. Recognition banquet was held for Judge Bandy. Sharon Ulmer was named DHS Homemaker of Tomorrow. Ellamae Bogenhagen graduated from Nettleton College January 16. Youth bowling tourney held at Delmont Lanes. Thirty four degrees below reported on January 19. Cattle reproduction school held at Armour. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bertram of Needville, Tex. were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary. The funeral of Mrs. Marie Kaldun was held January 28 at Parkston. She was 93. Linda Pickett of Oklahoma City married Glayde Schroder of Corpus Christie, Tex. on January 31. February-- Twila Kisley of Lake Andes won the District Oratorical Contest held at Delmont February 2. The funeral of Franklin Blume was held February 4. Patricia Lehrkamp and Eileen Plihal named to Who's Who at Southern. Former resident, Mrs. Anna Struck of Racine, Minn.. funeral held February 9 at Delmont. Senior Government Class visited the State Legislature. Fire destroyed a building and contents at Melvin Bietz farm February 15. Miss Karen Herr and LeRoy Weisser married at Tripp, February 15. Curtis Goehring selected as Boys State delegate and Randy Sherman, alternate. Delmont Fire Department sponsored Benefit Sausage Supper. Clarence Stern rolled his car on Highway 44, not seriously hurt. February 28 was the marriage of Marilyn Babcock and LeRoy Fuerst at Yankton. March-- Debra Lineback and Lanny Semmler were married March 2 at Winner, S.D. A pet ewe at the Ronald Williams home has four lambs. Lt. Dennis Goerhing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Goehring of Glencoe, Minn., was awarded silver wings when graduated from U.S. Air Force navigator school. Agri-Business Banquet held on March 20 at Corsica. Meribeth Goehring named Teen Lily Day Chairman. Six inches of snow received in late winter storm. Mrs. Frieda Kahler caught a 132 lb. Marlin in South America. Mr. and Mrs. John Peters observe their 50th wedding anniversary with open house March 22. Roger Kaufman was named Commander of the Laib-Albrecht Post. Easter Egg Hunt was held for youngsters. Funeral March 31 for Laurence Jenney. April-- Senior class present Minstrel Show April 3. Mrs. Ralph Verzani died April 5 at Austin, Minn. District American Legion Convention held at Platte. Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet held April 17. Emmanuel Triebwasser funeral April 17 at Mitchell. Annual Bowling Banquet April 20. Funeral of Mrs. Laura Whitemore of Armour on April 21. Cheryl Kaufman, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Will, wins in competition at Institute of Electronics and Electronic Engineers. Math J. Loos funeral April 27 at Parkston church. Robert Schuh accepts position with Texaco Corporation at Denver, Colo. May-- Barbara Kurtz graduated from Nettleton College May 15. Police radio purchased for Chief of Police. Annual Music Concert held May 18. Emil T. Grosz awarded $8,298 in court case against city of Parkston. Jay Larson received Master of Arts degree in Vermillion. Baccalaureate held May 24. Graduation on May 28, 18 seniors and 17 eighth graders given diplomas. Mark Adel is valedictorian and Terry Sherman, salutatorian. Sharon Donnelson and Shirley Goehring graduate from Mitchell Area Vocational-Technical School. Awards Day held May 26. Rev. Wm. Filingim is Memorial Day speaker. June-- Patricia Lehrkamp receives Bachelors degree from Southern State College. Kaufman, Stern and Faller win in primary election June 2. Mrs. Barbara Pressler, mother of Mrs. Reinhold Goehring, died in Sheboygan, Wis. June 5. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Vetter of Tripp were honored June 7 on their 25th wedding anniversary. Roofs were built on grandstands at the ball field. Emil T. Grosz Drilling Co. puts in new city well. The Zon Lutheran Church received $14,237.65 from Ernestine A. Reimnitz estate. Wind storm does damage June 15. Eugene Beehler wins election to school board June 16. Cheryl Stoebner and Linda Geidel complete hairstyling courses in Sioux Falls. Nancy Gaffin and Robert C. Ward were married in Rapid City. Rev. Wm. Fillingim takes Sabbatical leave, was pastor of Delmont and Wagner Methodist Churches. Cheryl Fuerniss weds Gary Peters June 20. Lynnda Lunney and Frank Schroder were married June 21. Gilbert Geidel elected president of the Delmont Commercial Club. Annual Sports Day held June 28. July-- July 3 funeral for Theophill Serr. Karen Bitterman and Dennis Frank were wed July 3 in Avon. Annual Kids Day held on July 4. Larry Adel named chairman of County GOP. Mrs. Otto Tempel died on July 4th in Longview, Wash. Ramey Meyer funeral July 6 at Armour. Sharon Thuringer completes one year of Internship as Medical Technologist. Victor Goehring elected president of the school board. Marriage of Miss Joann Kludt and Kenneth Boettcher on July 11. Delmont Lumber Co. completes livestock barn at Armour 4-H grounds. Patricia Goehring attends Citizenship Seminar. First Donnelson award given to Guardsman at Mitchell. Mrs. Lydia Batterman honored on her 86th birthday. Deanna Peters and Clifford Hrdlicka, Jr. were married July 25. The marriage of Noreen Gjoraas and Roger Theobald was July 25 in Heron Lake, Minnesota. Welter D. Buenning ordained in Dimock Church on July 26. August-- Delmont Alumni banquet was held August 1. Linda Lagg graduated on August 6 from School of Practical Nursing in Minneapolis. Tonya Holton is stylist from Simplicity Pattern Company. 4-H Achievement Days held August 11-13. Vivian Holton received her MA degree at Greeley, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meyer honored August 15 on their 50th wedding anniversary in Rapid City. The funeral of Mrs. Amelia Kapfenstein was August 21. Operation Mainstream and Green Thumb complete numerous projects in Delmont. School registration held August 25. Teaching staff includes five new teachers. Blue Bird Locker completes improvements to comply with State Meat Inspection laws. Two truck mishaps on Highway 44 on August 28 took the life of Joe Flemmer. Mary Jane Blume and Wayne Gjoraas exchanged marriage vows on August 28. The August 29 marriage of Patricia Pettit and Dean Wegehaupt solemnized at Winner, S.D. September-- Open house held September 6 for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Geidel on 25th wedding anniversary. September 6 wind storm destroys farm buildings etc. south and east of Delmont. Teachers reception held September 9. Charles Guthmiller receives medal for meritorious service in Air Force. Funeral September 10 for Walter Fauth. Mark Ligtenberg of Armour was killed in a farm accident September 11. Funeral of Les Williams of Tripp was September 12. Charles Schroeder of Mitchell died, the funeral was September 17. October-- Don Weber retired from Standard Oil Company after 38 years. Annual Midstate Telephone meeting held October 1. Corsica Livestock installs computerized scale. Mrs. Louisa Will was honored on her 75th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Freier honored on October 30th on their 30th wedding anniversary. First snowfall was October 7. Wayne A. Rubbennolt was killed October 9 in an accident in Tulsa, Okla. Three directors re-elected at Douglas Electric meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Goehring and Mrs. Maynard Goehring attend 4-H Leaders Forum in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Oary Bokelman of Armour was killed in a one-car accident northwest of Delmont. Funeral on October 22 for Charles Stoka at Storm Lake, Iowa. Gary Denke was awarded Bronze Star Medal for service in Vietnam. Delmont High School Homecoming was October 23. Patricia Goehring and Kenneth Bietz reign as royalty. 4-H Recognition Banquet October 26 at Armour. November-- Four students selected to attend All-State Chorus. Talk on Drugs and Mental Health November 9 at Armour. Funeral for Mrs. Agatha Chambers was November 12. Music concert given November 13 at Delmont School. Nadine Peters was named Secretary of the Month at Nettleton. Three Delmont football players were named to the All-Conference Team. The Douglas County Extension Club tea was November 17. Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid noted their 50th anniversary. Mrs. Christine Diebner was charter member attending. Editor gets deer on hunting trip. Funeral of Guy Higgins of Sioux Falls was held November 19 at Armour. Tom Drake of Armour was honored at the National 4-H Congress. Pamela Bierwagen and Randall Hahn participated in Band Festival. Two county members in Extension work 25 years receive certificates. Jacquelyn Stemper and Charner Fuerniss wed November 26 in Fredonia, Wis. Miss Cheryl Stoebner weds Larry Smejkal November 28 in Tripp church. December-- Star Spangled Geil Girl given at Armour for Swimming Pool Benefit. Sixth Annual American Legion Benefit Bowling Tourney underway December 5. Special service December 7 at Hope Lutheran Church honors football team. Funeral of Em. Bitterman on December 8 at Hope Lutheran Church. Mrs. Earl Stevens made honorary member of Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid. Ellamae Bogenhagen weds Douglas Goehring on December 12. Turkey drawing held December 16. Santa Claus Day was December 19. The school presented their Christmas Concert on December 22. Herman H. Fink elected to American Angus Association. Marriage of Deborah Hahn and Larry Raad December 26. Arlene Plihal becomes bride of Allen Stoebner December 26 at Tripp Church. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Kurtz honored on 45th wedding anniversary on December 26. CHRONOLOGY--1971 January-- Deborah Hahn became the bride of Larry Raad on December 26. Mr. and Mrs. Don Brunken announced the engagement of their daughter, Donna, to Ralph Lagg. The Delmont Study Club held their Christmas Party at the N. C. Wenzel home. The Delmont Hi-Hopes Tops will have Open House. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Bogenhagen announced the engagement of their daughter, Audrey, to William Sayles. Fred Kaufman attended the Inaugural at Pierre. Nadine Peters is engaged to Mark Williams. Funeral services for Mrs. Frieda Fode was on January 5. SSC conducted Extension Study Center. Rural fire truck association had a meeting. Patty Goehring named Betty Crocker Homemaker. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haag were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary on January 17. Albert Goehring celebrated his birthday on January 19. Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Batterman were on January 25. Funeral services for Mrs. Emil Jerke were on January 27. February-- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krull announced the engagement of their daughter, Londa, to Sam Peters. Mrs. Elizabeth Marsh celebrated her 87th birthday. Paul Fink was elected to head 4-H leaders. The 7th graders presented the one-act play, "Are We Dressed?" The Fire Department was called to the Robert Grade home. He had been thawing out a frozen pipe. Kaufman's bill signed at the first session. A music contest was held at Lake Andes. Nadine Peters graduated from Nettleton College on February 26. The Fire Department sponsored a sausage supper. Mark Wenzel celebrated his 5th birthday. Honor guards were chosen for the 1971 graduation. They are Lynn Williams, Teresa Denke, Gaylord Goehring and Don Goehring. World Day of Prayer will be held at the Bethany Church. March-- Kenneth Wieting on Dean's List at S.D.S.U. Carla Goehring was Queen contestant at SSC. Miss Barbara Goehring has started her two-month affiliation at the State Hospital in Yankton. Lorna Stoebner was chosen to represent DHS at Girls' State with Wynell Wegehaupt as her alternate. Bob Gill was selected as Boys' Stater with Jerry Hanten as alternate. Tim Thuringer was awarded the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps two-year scholarship. Representative Kaufman voted against the tax bill. The school concert was held. Henry Fauth passed away March 2 at the age of 64. A late winter storm on March 18th brought 8-12 inches of new snow. Darryl Peters rolled his car and was hospitalized. Passengers, Mae Peters and Thomas Goehring were uninjured. Mrs. Henry Will was honored on her 80th birthday. $85.00 was donated to the Heart Fund Drive in Delmont. A benefit bowling tourney was held. Seniors presented their class play "Finders Creepers." The Study Club chose Wynell Wegehaupt to attend music camp at USD in Vermillion. April-- Dr. Mark Wilson was killed in an auto accident. An Easter Egg Hunt was held on April 10. The Fire Department was called to the Don Gunnare farm when a heat lamp in the hog barn started a fire. The Junior Class held a bake sale. Representative Abourezk to speak in Armour to discuss dairying. A confirmation dinner was held for Kathy Geidel on April 4. A baptismal dinner was held in honor of Bonnie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hrdlicka. Glenn Wegehaupt was honored at the 17th annual SDSU Economics Club Banquet. County 4-H Carnival was held April 23. Willard Baker passed away at Valley, Neb. He was the father of Mrs. Harvey Wunder. The Senior class sponsored a dinner for the public. Funeral services were held at Rapid City for Mrs. Edith Evans. A bowling banquet was held at the Legion Hall. A district meeting of Extension Clubs was held at Platte. Mrs. Elmer Misterek is home after being hospitalized for many months. Douglas County purchased a new ambulance. Delmont Golf Stag Night was held April 30. Walter Spease is new commander of Legion Post. Airman Lanny Semmler in Air Command Wing that won a unit award. Funeral Services for Mrs. Katherine Dencker on April 27. May-- Banquet-Prom held on May 1. A shower was given to honor Audrey Bogenhagen. Edgar Brosz attended the Legislative Conference of the REA Telephone in Washington, D.C. Postage rates are going up to 8 cents a letter. An Air Force ROTC Superior Performance Award was awarded to Kenneth Wieting. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schmidt observed their silver wedding anniversary. The Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary met at the home of Ronald Williams. Funeral services were held for Mr. John Drefs. Funeral services were held for Julius Grosz. Fourteen seniors to graduate on May 26th. Leo Hartig speaks at Commercial Club. Lawn concert to be on the school ground. Mrs. Larry Moran passed away May 13. Audrey Bogenhagen married William Sayler. William Kaufman died at the age of 83. June-- June Lagg received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Mrs. Margaret Johansen was honored on her 84th birthday at Colonial Manor in Armour. Bob Gill, Gaylord Goehring, Donavan Goehring and May Peters have been selected as participants in the S.T.O.P. (Southern's Trajectory Occupational Program). Former residents Mr. and Mrs. S. M. White were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Goehring honored on their 50th wedding anniversary at the Holiday Inn in Mitchell. Bridal shower held for Donna Brunken. Open House was held for Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Wieting on their 25th wedding anniversary. Kenneth Wieting has been designated as a Distinguished Cadet. Patrick Holton was named to the Dean's list. Donna Link and Gerald Goehring were married on June 19th. Mr. and Mrs. George Geidel and son moved here from West Bend, Wis. Engagement of Patricia Lehrkamp was announced. July-- Delmont Volunteer Firemen sponsored Kids' Day on July 4th. Members of the Town and Country Club went on tour visiting the State Hospital, Gurney Seed and Nursery, Sacred Heart Hospital and Mount Marty College in Yankton. Jerauld Hanten to represent DHS at a seminar. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gunnare were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary. Scott Redd celebrated his 9th birthday. Funeral rites at Armour for John Meyer. Golden anniversary held for Rev. and Mrs. Carl Fink. Bud Hrdlicka buys 66 Service from Mrs. Emma Weisser. Postal Service Day, July 1 was observed by the Post Office. Tim Thuringer attended ROTC Camp. Funeral services were held for Jacob Bitterman, age 83. Donna Brunken married Ralph Lagg on June 26. Delmont Teeners beat Armour 30-9. Terry Grosz was injured at the race track. Ronald Wieting accepted at SSC. Picnic supper honors servicemen, Curtis, Miles and Douglas Goehring. Wildcat Speedway opened at Corsica on July 20. Midget team won second place in Mitchell Tourney. A bridal shower was held for Patricia Lehrkamp. The faculty is completed for the 1971-72 school year. Glenn Schnieder is named superintendent. Funeral services for Gust Kurtz in Tripp and for Walter Powers in Mitchell. August-- Douglas County Achievement Days held. Larry Fink, Randall Stoebner, Clark Will and Mark Wiliams graduate from Vo-Tech School at Sioux Falls. The Fire Department was called to the Earl Ebright farm to extinguish a car fire. Shirley Goehring is engaged to Paul Stach. Housewarming party held for Mr. and Mrs. William Sayles at Mitchell. USDS Dean's List included Judith Fauth and Marilyn Nelson. Time and Temperature sign installed at the First State Bank. Eldy Peters top town team hitters. Rick Woods, Van Spease, Kevin Hanten, Ken Geidel, Rory Sherman and Todd Sherman, Mike and Marty Williams attend Scout Camp near Yankton. Large crowd attends 4-H Barbecue and Donkey Ball Game. Nadine Peters and Mark Williams were married on August 17. Delmont schools announce a free and a reduced price lunch policy. Funeral rites at Wagner for Mrs. Lloyd Gunther. Green Thumb workers complete several projects in the city. Forty-two day pheasant season is set. Patricia Lehrkamp speaks vows with Ronald Ensenbach. An art exhibit held by students of Pauline Himes, Armour artist. September-- School registration is August 24, total enrollment is 191. Shower for Mrs. Leon Steege, formerly Linda Lagg. Farewell for Mrs. Kenneth Bueber. Mrs. Emma Weisser and Arnold Geidel were united in marriage on August 20. Robert Hirsch announced intention for U.S. Senate. Legion District 7 convention at Wakonda. Mrs. Edna Stolz married Herbert Wenzel on September 4. Linda Lagg and Leon Steege were married on August 1. The new cook for this year at the school is Mrs. Art Schuh. The DHS band members are selling school and community calendars. Ruff reunion held at Mitchell on September 5. Barbara Goehring began her Pediatric affiliation at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Barbara is a senior. Kenneth Bietz is attending NBC in Rapid City. Randy Sherman is attending the U at Vermillion. Pat Holton received the Hanlon Scholarship Award at Madison, S.D. Captain Leonard Bueber graduated from OCS at Maxwell, AFB, Ala. Arnold Geidel's honored at open house. Neighbor ladies were guests of Mrs. Kate Serr for her birthday. Norbert Goehrings moved to Mitchell. Leo Hartig to speak at Midstate Telephone meeting on October 7. Douglas Electric will hold silver anniversary meeting. Maynard Goehring, publisher of the Armour Chronicle and Delmont Record was elected the president of the Inter-state Editorial Association. Funeral services at Gregory for William Boetcher on September 22. Chad Goehring celebrates his second birthday on September 26. Renewal of the Green Thumb Program. October- Teresa Denke and Bob Gill reign over DHS Homecoming. DHS Band will participate in Blue and White Days at Mitchell October 9. Rites held for Mrs. Fred Fink, 59, Monday, October 4. Pvt. Curtis Goehring stationed at Fort Rucker, Ala. Kenneth Walton, administrator of Colonial Manor of Armour accepts position in Iowa. Gary Peters killed in a two-truck collision October 8. Lorraine Hanten named new City Treasurer. Thirteen members of Priscilla Club entertain at the Colonial Manor in Armour. County Extension Christmas Tea at Armour. Veterans Day has been changed from November 11 to the 4th Monday in October. Delmont Study Club has dinner at Holiday Inn in Mitchell. Shirley Goehring honored at three showers. Funeral services held for Timothy Hrdlicka, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hrdlicka. Rev. Carl Fink dies in Minnesota, age 75. November- Ruben Isaak ordained into ministry at Bryant. Terry Goehring receives discharge from the U.S. Army. Shirley Goehring is bride of Paul Stach October 23. Pfc. Cary Gill is promoted to L/Cpl. in the Marines. Funeral services held for Bill Miller, age 81. Albert Hartman dies at Yankton November 2 at age 69. Delmont football had good season with 8 wins and 1 loss. Local Boy Scouts hold Court of Honor November 3. Wynell Wegehaupt is DAR winner and will compete for a $100 Series E Bond. G. A. Lipelt dies, November 6 at Tripp. Mrs. Lipelt is a teacher in Delmont. Valrae Spease and Russel Kornder to attend Band Festival in Sioux Falls. A Pops Concert held at school November 12. Ladies Auxiliary serve a roast beef supper. Legionnaires hold Turkey Party November 17. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams moved to Sioux City where he is employed by Kaplan Grocery. USDS students practice teach - Carla Goehring at Tripp and Clarice Homolka of Wagner at Delmont. Junior Class play, "Natalie Needs a Nightie," was presented. Loralee Wenzel engaged to Dale Fink. December-- Mrs. Miles Goehring and children leave December 1st for Germany, where they will join Miles. Barbara Goehring engaged to Leonard Geidel. Funeral held December 3 for Lloyd Geuther, 44, of Ft. Pierre. Donald Stoebner has farm auction December 7. Douglas Sharpe is the new John Day Dam resident engineer. Randy Hahn performs with Northern State College band in Russelville, Ark. Miscellaneous shower held for Barbara Goehring December Bethany Ladies Aid have potluck Christmas supper December 12. Carl Wieting, brother of Norbert Wieting passed away December 13. Paul Misterek home from Valvez, AK for a visit. Pvt. Curtis Goehring of Ft. Rucker, Ala. home on leave. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boettcher, parents of twins born December 24. Mr. and Mrs. Art Schuh observe 40th wedding anniversary. Barbara Goehring becomes bride of Leonard Geidel, December 18th. CHRONOLOGY--1972 January-- Funeral services held for Richard Freier, 76, at Parkston. Loralee Wenzel becomes bride of Dale Fink on January 2. L. J. Armentrout, Armour, elected as Chairman of the Douglas County Commissioners. Carl Gunnare served as Chairman previously. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Larson of Platte, parents of a baby boy on January 11. Funeral services held for Leona Schroder, 58, at Armour. Glenn Wegehaupt received B.S. degree in Arts and Sciences. Edgar Brosz's attend telephone meeting in Florida. Gary Denke received his discharge from the Armed Service, having served 3 years. Funeral services held for Mrs. Gertrude Struck, 82, January 29. February-- Wynell Wegehaupt named Betty Crocker Homemaker for 1972. Patricia Goehring on Dean's honor list at Northern State College at Aberdeen. Firemen held their third annual sausage supper. Teresa Denke and Gaylord Goehring selected as Outstanding Teenagers of America for 1972. Funeral services held for Melvin Herr, 49, who died of a heart attack February 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Goehring celebrate their 50th anniversary at Legion Hall. Gary Schelske gets honorable discharge at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Fred Kaufman announced candidacy for the office of State Representative from District 14. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Baier are parents of a baby boy born February 25. Mrs. Gus Goehring slips on ice and breaks hip. March-- The Delmont Wildcats win third place in the District Tourney over Menno. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hrdlicka and son move to a farm near Irene. Annual spring concert held at High School gymnasium on March 17. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fuerniss were remembered on their 55th wedding anniversary by their children and grandchildren. Mr. Norbert and Ronald Wieting attend funeral at Minden, Neb. for Norb's brother Henry. Blue Bird Locker remodeled and redecorated. Arlo Bueber married Armour girl, Sharon Meyer, at Delmont, on March 18. Rites held for former Delmont man, Clifford Robbennolt, 50, at Willits, Calif., on March 17th. April-- Richard Gunnare, Field Manager with Vigortone Products, Co., graduated from the Vigortone Sales Management Institute held in Cedar Rapids, IA. The music contest in Mitchell was held, Delmont received three superiors. The Fire Department was called to the Helmuth Winckler farm early Sunday morning, fire destroying barn and milking equipment. Three students of Delmont High School attend S.T.O.P. at USD at Springfield. Jim Brenner, Dave Peters and Dave Reinfeld. Mrs. Ella Goehring had the misfortune of breaking her arm. Anna Jurczewsky of Delmont was the first resident to move into Colonial Manors at Armour in 1967. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bogenhagen welcome their first granddaughter. May-- Ron Ehresmann purchases Mobil Gas Station, west edge of town. David Brenner runs into horse north of Delmont. Returning home from Mitchell. Marsha Denke attending Airline School in Kansas City, Mo. Werner Fink married Parkston woman, Mrs. Hilda Fischer on April 27th. The Seniors spend a three-day vacation to the Black Hills. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters honored on their 25th wedding anniversary on May 5, at Legion Hall. Miscellaneous shower held for Meribeth Goehring on May 8. Twelve seniors graduate from Delmont High School on May 19. Barbara (Goehring) Geidel graduated from School of Nursing at Huron. Funeral services held at Sioux Falls for former Delmont man. Michael Fideler, 63. Meribeth Goehring and Larry Fink exchange wedding vows May 20th. June-- Mrs. Emma Fink, Delmont, and Mr. John Drefs, Parkston were united in Holy Matrimony on May 25th. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Frieboes move to Worden, Mont. Rev. Frieboes was pastor of United Church of Christ in Delmont for six years. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Horst, formerly of Delmont, observed their 50th wedding anniversary in Armour. School election was held, the two running for the position were incumbent Herb Bierwagen, and Gerald Mokros, Bierwagen was the winner. Mr. and Mrs. George Reinfeld honored on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Goehring observe their 25th wedding anniversary on June 18. Bev. Bitterman, Lynn Hahn, Julie Kludt and Bobbi Nelson attend Music Camp at Black Hills State College. July-- Last rites held for Reinhold Semmler, 76, at Salem Lutheran Church, in Parkston. Drefs family have reunion at Legion Hall, about 100 people attended. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Lehrkamp observe their silver wedding anniversary on June 25th at Legion Hall in Delmont. Area students to attend Youth Seminar at Black Hills State College at Spearfish, July 30th through August 3. Those who will attend are Kenneth Geidel, Delmont; Darold Gjoraas, Jeannie Kolecka, Carol Ann Loneman, Armour; Nancy Star, Corsica; and Cheryl Van Zee, Harrison. Miss Joyce Link married Sydney Johnson on July 1 at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. Funeral services held for Earl R. Stevens, 83, July 17 at United Methodist Church. Janet Bitterman marries Myron Kraft July 8th at Zion Lutheran Church. August-- Stan Rietveld has resigned as the Sheriff of Douglas County. Ronald Morrow has been appointed to replace Rietveld. Mr. and Mrs. Don Weber observe their 40th wedding anniversary July 23 at United Methodist Church basement. Samuel Peters marries Armour girl, Londa Krull, July 14th, at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Armour. Bob Gill has been awarded a Crawford Memorial Scholarship by the University of S.D. at Springfield. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ross Evans 76, August 17th. Robert Fink was united in marriage to Dorothy Rezac of, Dante on August 4, at Parkston Catholic Church. Terry Grosz was re-elected president of Bowling Assoc. Teachers reception held at the Public School, sponsored by the Delmont Music Boosters. September-- Ground recently was broken near the railroad tracks for a 600-ton dry bulk fertilizer plant. Funeral services held for Mrs. Clyde Blevens, 67, near Mt. Vernon. Neal Peters, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peters, was killed in a one-car accident near Promise, S.D. Ronald Williams was elected president of the Music Boosters. Delmont Band wins first in Wagner's Labor Day Parade. Robert Goehring, 22, was killed in car accident near Eugene, Ore., son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Goehring, Salem, Ore. Funeral services held September 9 for Mrs. Henry Struck, 53, at the Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont. Russell Kornder joins the Northern Wolves for football. October-- Mr. and Mrs. Lee Williams sells grocery store to Gary Schelske. Kristie Will and cousin Jim Brenner reign over D.H.S. Homecoming. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Geidel purchase the old post office building on main street. Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Batterman purchase a grocery store in Corsica. Marvin Struck is wed to Joyce Schmidt, on October 7. Delmont Volunteer Fire Dept. honor three long time members, Gottlieb Wenzel, 25 years service; 40 yrs. Service goes to Louis Bogenhagen and Elmer Misterek. Valrae Spease is candidate for Beauty Salon Queen. Hand-Hasson Funeral Home had open house on their newly remodeled rooms. November-- Linda Geidel opens her Beauty Shop in the former old post office building. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Winter from near Parkston moved into Delmont. Gary's Market has three days of grand opening, a large crowd attended. Michael Fechner and Lila Ymker were wed November 3. Ferdinand Bitterman, 69, of Parkston, formerly of Delmont, died at his home, November 25. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hieb were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary November 26 at the Legion Hall. December-- Firemen re-elect Terry Grosz as Chief. Bowling tourney begins December 8. This is the 7th annual tournament at Don's Place. Funeral services held December 5 for Lee Williams, 65, who died of a heart attack while in Wagner. Jeff Adel, 8th grade student, won second place and a prize of $30.00 in the Region III Television Essay Contest on Smoking and Health. Annual Turkey Drawing sponsored by the Commercial Club, giving away 40 turkeys on December 20. Santa Claus Day for all kiddies. Mrs. Emil Hahn, 77, passes away at Scotland hospital December 16, funeral services on December 19th. Funeral services for former Delmont man, Harry Starr, at George, Iowa. Charles Fuerniss, Terry Goehring, Delaine Schwaderer and Randy Sherman on honor roll at Voc. Tech. School in Mitchell. Funeral services held at Parker for George Ebright, formerly of Delmont. CHRONOLOGY--1973 January-- Ray Bordner, 54, formerly of Delmont died January 2 at New Orleans. Ken Bietz is home on leave from the Army during Christmas and is attending school at Ft. Devens, Mass. Connie Struck and Jerold Heinrich were married at Hope Lutheran Church on December 29, 1972. Gerald Mokros' family move to their new home in Sioux Falls. Funeral services held at Wessington Springs for Julius Goehring, 49. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ligtenberg, Wagner, passed away on January 13. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fuerniss moved to a farm near Fulton, S.D. Funeral services held at Mitchell for Martin Schaefer, 83. February-- Engagement of Lorna Stoebner was announced by her parents. Lorna will marry Gerry Semmler in August. Funeral services were held for Joseph Ebright, 56, who died at the Veteran's Hospital in Minneapolis. Julie Kludt was named Betty Crocker Homemaker. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stolz were surprised on their 25th wedding anniversary in Manteca, Calif. on January 27. Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Goehring welcomed their adopted son into their home on January 19th. Terry Grosz attended the TRW Reda Pump Company Sales in Bartlesville, Okla. on February 5th and 6th. Jerry Plihal holds farm sale on February 20th. Robert McCarty opens an auto repair shop in the former Douglas County Highway Dept. The fourth annual firemen's supper was held at the Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Bietz celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Parkston on February 11th. Funeral services held for Mary Holton, 60, who passed away in Seattle, Wash. Services were held in Armour. Final rites held at Tripp for Emil Weisz, 63, and Jacob Fischer, 72. March-- Funeral services held at Armour for Alvin Uttecht, 46, burial was at Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Carl Koehn, 84, of Parkston passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Goehring and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Geidel tour Europe for 22 days, also to see Curtis Goehring, son of Alton's. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Peters honored on their silver wedding anniversary at the Legion Hall. Mae Dean Peters is engaged to Larry Klein of Armour. Walt Pirner, 57, dies at Valentine, Neb. Hospital on March 6. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Goehring observe their 25th wedding anniversary in Europe. August Goldhammer celebrates his 100th birthday at the Good Samaritan Center at Wagner. Barbara Kirchhevel was chosen as the Girl's State Delegate. Susan Fuerniss is engaged to Tim Thuringer. Susan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fuerniss of Fulton. Graveside rites held March 26th for Randall Bueber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Bueber. Funeral services held for Edward Winter, 85, on March 23. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Goehring and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Geidel return from a three week trip to Europe. April-- Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fuerniss observed their 56th wedding anniversary at Colonial Manor at Armour. Ronnie Ehresmann has farm sale April 7th. Funeral services held for Mrs. Nina (Carr) Jensen, 63, at Armour. Funeral services held for Homer Hand, 66, at Casper, Wyo. Ima Jean Jerke engaged to Delbert Goldhammer of Mitchell. Funeral services held for Robert Kappler, 85. Mr. Kappler died at West Bend, Wis. Pfc. Terry Freier serving in the U.S. Army in Germany. May-- Rudy Wegehaupt retires after 18 years of service as custodian at the Delmont Public School on May 1st. Funeral services held for Albert Gremmert, 74. Mrs. Miles Goehring and children return home from Germany after a 16 month stay with her husband. The 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fink of New Mexico died by drowning. Ground breaking ceremonies held for new parsonage on Sunday, May 6th. Robert Hirsch was commencement speaker at Delmont School May 23rd, with 12 graduating. Paul Fink completed an irrigation well on his farm. It will be used for overhead sprinkling the fields. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Lagg announce the engagement of their daughter June to Dave Lewis. Louis Nelson has write up of San Quentin Prison where he is the boss. Charles Semmler receives the Society of American Military Engineer's ROTC Award at South Dakota State University. Delaine Schwaderer, Lorna Stoebner and Terry Goehring graduate from Mitchell Vo-Tech. Nya Buhler is State Champion, captured first place in the half mile run at Watertown. The postoffice front was remodeled with smaller windows. Carey Buhler wins triple crown at State "B" at Mitchell. Barbara Kurtz weds Bruce Boegler at the Hope Lutheran Church on May 5th. June-- Bradley Ehresmann has a big catch of an eleven pound channel cat at the Missouri River. David Goehring enlists in the Air Force, Basic training is at Lackland Field. Gary Denke engaged to Wagner girl, Miss Susan Ehresmann, wedding in August is planned. Miss Patty Goehring returns home from a three week stay in Europe. Ben Lagge of Armour has the position of janitor in the Delmont Public School. Teresa Denke is engaged to David Villmow. They plan a November 3rd wedding. Mr. Julius Permann weds Mrs. Ida Kaul of Tripp on June 15. Miss Ima Jean Jerke honored at a bridal shower in the Zion Church basement on June 17. Fred Kaufman returns home from a months tour in Europe and doing research work in France. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 24 for William Rock, 86, at Zion Lutheran Church. Howard White, 48, dies in Lincoln, Neb. July-- Mrs. Henry Bitterman, attended the funeral of her stepmother in Lodi, Calif. Jeremy Wild, son of Rev. and Mrs. Wild received his Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Illinois. Alvin Jensen is engaged to Mitchell girl, Miss Lesa Bierman. A September wedding is planned. Deborah Bietz is married to Harlan Winckler at Mitchell on June 16. Miss Judy Gunnare and Cordon Wunder were married at Tripp at The First Lutheran Church on June 30th. Funeral services for William DeVries, 76, were held at Parkston. The railroad track through Delmont was removed after 87 years of service. The branch running from Tripp to Stickney. Rev. Allen Lang, is the new pastor at the United Church of Christ. Ima Jean Jerke and Delbert Goldhammer were married July 7th at Zion Lutheran Church. David Goehring finishes basic training and is now attending school at Chanute, Ill. S/Sgt. Miles Goehring returns home from two years in Germany. He is now stationed at Denver, Colo. August-- Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Goehring of Mitchell observe their 25th wedding anniversary at Mitchell Park. Bridal shower held at Tripp for Lorna Stoebner, who will marry Gerry Semmler on August 25th. Mrs. Magdalene Will makes her home in the Good Samaritan Home in Parkston. Renee Joyce born August 14th to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams at Sioux Falls. Goehring reunion held August 19th at Wessington Springs. Delila Bialas marries Ervin Fink at Dimock. Gary Denke marries Suzan Ehrismann of Wagner at the Zion Lutheran Church on August 18. They are making their home in Sioux Falls. Funeral services held at Tripp for Mrs. Karl Villmow. September-- Otto Jerke of Avon passes away at Wagner on Labor Day. Douglas Villmow injured in a farm accident and loses his right arm. Lorna Stoebner and Gerry Semmler married August 25th at the U.C.C. Church in Tripp. October-- Gary's Market has 1st anniversary sale. Vene Eitemiller is South Dakota's 1973 Eminent Farmer. He farms south west of Delmont. Emmanuel Goehring is honored on his 88th birthday at the U.C.C. basement. Funeral services held at Clear Lake for Edward Triebwasser, 64 years of age. Military services were held at Rock Rapids, Ia. for Randolph Stoebner, 23. The 1,000th baby was born October 9th at the Douglas County Hospital in Armour. The hospital opened in 1956. Funeral services held for William Fideler, 70, on October 10, at U.C.C. Ron's Service observed first anniversary sale on October 13th. Cowan's Discount have Grand Opening on October 27th. November-- Mr. and Mrs. William Buhler were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary at the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Gunnare were honored with a dinner at the Gordon Wunder home in Armour for their 30th wedding anniversary. Teresa Denke becomes bride of David Villmow November 3rd at the Zion Lutheran Church. Kallie Jo Baier was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joel Baier on November 15. Lotar Goehring was visited by a couple of his Army buddies. Mr. and Mrs. Werner Fink have their farm sale and moved to Parkston. Mr. and Mrs. George Geidel move onto the farm that they purchased from Werner Fink. Mr. Erhard Welk was honored on his 81st birthday. December-- Charles Semmler named outstanding military student at South Dakota State University. Merlin Goehring, senior at Delmont High School has received All-State Football honors. This is the second time Merlin was chosen All-State. Tim Thuringer receives second Lt. in ceremonies held at South Dakota State University. He will go on to Arnold Research Center in Tennessee. Karen Koerner is the new area Extension Home Economist. The new Walter Pirner Gymnasium was dedicated at Spring Creek, S.D. Mr. and Mrs. Given of Wyoming moved into the Emil Fuerniss home. George Reinfeld, 77, died at the Armour Hospital on December 20. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and a son. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Henry Adel, 80, on December 24th at the Methodist Church in Delmont. CHRONOLOGY--1974 January-- Mink furs were taken from the Kingswood Mink Farm at Armour valued from $80,000 to $100,000. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Semmler observe 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the E&R Lounge in Armour. Funeral services held at Presho for Mrs. Ruby Comp. Jerald Wegehaupt of Waubay was named outstanding Young Farmer. Sharon Donnelson and Robert McCarty were married December 22 in Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Goehring returned home from an extended trip to the south and west coast. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17 for Mrs. Reinhold Goehring Sr., 74. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Goehring and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fischer attended a farm business conference in Hawaii. Funeral services held at Wessington Springs January 25 for Emanuel Goehring, 88 years of age. Lisa Ann Gunnare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gunnare was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church Sunday, January 27th. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Rudolph Kurtz, 71, at Hope Lutheran Church January 23. February-- Barbara Kirchhevel is the Betty Crocker winner of Delmont High School. Joleen Semmler engaged to Randy Erickson. Robert Powers, formerly of Delmont, died at Mitchell. He was 72 years of age. Elizabeth Marsh honored on her 90th birthday at the Methodist church parlors. Fred Kaufman will not seek re-election to the House of Representatives. Rites held at Aberdeen for former resident, Reinhold Kilbur Sr. 83. Otto Vogel Sr. honored on his 90th birthday in Delmont at the Hope Lutheran Church basement on February 17. Funeral services held at Lake Andes for Axel Strid, 68. March-- Leo Thorsness, Republican Senatorial candidate gave a talk in Delmont at Firehall on March 2. Funeral services held at Amherst, Wis., for Joseph Horvath, 69. Mrs. Ann Wieting moved to Armour to make her home at the Berman apartments. Rep. Robert Lyons, seeks third term in the S.D. House of Representatives. Ewald Greschke, named N.W.P.S. division manager, he succeeds the late D. T. Solum. Mrs. Christine Diebner honored on her 87th birthday by friends at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters honored on their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, February 24 by their seven children and their families. Joel Baier named outstanding Kimball educator has been teaching at Kimball seven years. Funeral services held for Kenneth Geidel. He died at his home on March 21 at the age of 18. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Overweg move onto a farm near Stickney. David Reinfeld injured in one-car mishap on county road north of Sarges 66 Station. April-- Barbara Reinfeld, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reinfeld is engaged to be married May 18 to Edward Telbier of Lincoln, Neb. Public Health Nurse Dept. is in the Courthouse at Armour, Carmen Christopherson R.N. is from Sioux Falls. Two Greenwood juveniles who have been missing were found working on a farm near Lake Andes. Nya and Carey Buhler and Rory Sherman spent a week in New York and Washington, D.C. going by a chartered bus, sponsored by the United Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fink and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Goehring and Carl Gunnare were granted conservation awards. Mrs. Ida Fode honored on her 87th birthday on April 8. Funeral services held on Good Friday for Richard Ehresmann, 62, at the Legion Hall. Mrs. Elmer Misterek, 66, dies suddenly at Golden, Colo., on April 12. Funeral services held in Delmont. Junior-Senior prom held Saturday evening April 27. The theme was "Age of Aquarius." May-- Ronda Ehresmann and Todd Grosz win at the Parkston Piano contest. Jan Grosz was the instructor. Irene Herr and Harold Gjoraas, were married at the Hope Lutheran Church on April 19. Goehring family have a gathering at Legion Hall Monday evening, April 29. Robert Haag and N. C. Wenzel honored at Community Club dinner. Gary Schelske heads Delmont Community Club as president. Graduation held Sunday, May 19 with 15 graduating. Mr. Gordon Nelson was the speaker. Debra Schelske receives degree from Northern State College of Aberdeen on May 10. Chad Lee Geidel was born to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Geidel, on Mother's Day, May 12, at the Parkston hospital. Pam Bierwagen presented a recital at Huron May 6. Wm. Jones resigned as alderman of Ward I. Elmer Jerke replaced Jones. Delmont track team are state champs at Rapid City. Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Wenzel observe 35th wedding anniversary at the Legion Hall. Mrs. Louise Kornder was honored on her 80th birthday, Sunday, May 19, at Zion Church basement. June-- Dr. Jim Wasson, veterinarian, joins Dr. Ted Cox at Armour. Funeral services held for 87 year old Emil Fuerniss. Funeral services held at Hand-Hasson Funeral Home for baby Daniel Hrdlicka, three day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford (Bud) Hrdlicka of Wagner. S/Sgt. Miles Goehring graduated at Colorado. He is assigned to Ellsworth Airforce Base. July-- Sp/5 Curtis Goehring returns home after completing 3 years in service. Mrs. Helena Stolz breaks her hip and is a patient at St. Benedict Hospital. Susan Fideler and Darryl Peters married at the Catholic Church in Armour. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Bietz were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary. Open house was in Parkston at Salem Lutheran Church on June 30th. Funeral services held for Blanche Stevens, 88, on July 11. Lexine Batterman and Terry Goehring exchange wedding vows at St. Peter Lutheran Church July 6. They will make their home in Mitchell. August-- Rev. Hartwig and family moved to Delmont. He will be pastor for Zion and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Greg Adel awarded a scholarship at S.D. School of Mines at Rapid City. Lynette Hahn accepted at Nettleton College at Sioux Falls. Funeral services held at Parkston for Alvin Stahlecker, 66, a former Delmont resident. Mrs. Benjamin Lippert, 46, passed away July 28 at the Yankton hospital. Merlin Goehring will attend Huron College and play football. Funeral services held for Mrs. Walter Baier, August 3. She was 73 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cowan open up a filling station at the east edge of town along with lunches and short orders. Funeral services held for Mrs. Amanda Reinfeld, 72, who died at the Armour hospital August 14. Delmont rural routes consolidated, fourteen of the Delmont patrons will receive their mail on the Armour route. Ron Williams will be transferred to the Wagner and Dante vicinity. Karen Kirchhevel and Wayne Wermers married at Zion Lutheran August 17. September-- Light frost recorded with a reading of 31 degrees on September 3rd. Lt. Kenneth Wieting is serving now again in Spain. Congressman James Abdnor visited in the Delmont area. Patricia Goehring receives degree at Cedar Rapids, Ia. In Medical Technology. She will be employed in Omaha, Neb. Three killed in highway mishap, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Glanzer and Wilfred Thuringer. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Bueger celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hoffman celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Rev. Wild to be honored October 6 on his retirement after 45 years in the ministry. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Liebert celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary at Tripp. Gail Struck and Roger Mehlhaff were married September 6 at Tripp. Funeral services held for Mrs. Ella Goehring, 76, who died at a Minneapolis Hospital. Services were September 23. Final rites held for Henry Harms at Tripp. October-- Rev. John Wild honored upon retirement at the Zion Lutheran Church with a banquet on Sunday, October 6. St. Paul's Lutheran Church celebrates 75th anniversary on Sunday, October 13. Picking bee was held at the George Blume farm. 125 acres of corn was picked in a few hours. George has been ill. Mrs. Albert Goehring honored on her 80th birthday with a dinner in her honor at the Holiday Inn in Mitchell on Sunday, October 20. Funeral services held at San Mateo, Calif., for 61 year old Alfred Fuerniss, who died October 11. Patti Goehring engaged to Dennis Johnson of Marion, Ia. The wedding is planned for December 27. Dan Schuh's father dies at North Dakota on October 28th. He was 90 years of age. November-- New addition is being added to the Delmont Lumber Yard. Mrs. Emil Fuerniss honored on 90th birthday at Colonial Manors in Armour. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Fauth honored on their 35th wedding anniversary. Funeral services held at Tripp for Mrs. Clara Kahler, 84 years of age. Funeral services held for former Delmont resident, LuRae Robinson, 38, at Rapid City. Grandma Rembold honored on her 95th birthday November 11. Patricia Goehring honored at a bridal shower at St. Paul's the Apostle Parish Center November 17. Funeral services held at Beulah, N.D., for Adolf Schuh, father of Daniel Schuh. Final rites held at Lake Andes for Mrs. Eva Kasulka, 77, former Delmont resident. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wieland observe Golden wedding anniversary November 27. December-- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry observe 50th wedding anniversary at Methodist Church. Emma Permann 66, rites held November 30 at Legion Hall. Funeral services held at Wagner for Mrs. Dora Robbennolt, 78, who died at Hot Springs. Darlene Strid engaged to Doug Andersen of Sioux City, wedding in February. Steve Fideler injured in snowmobile accident December 15. Mark Adel receives degree in Civil Engineering at Rapid City. CHRONOLOGY--1975 January-- Tabetha Ann was born December 28th to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kraft. The Ron Wieting's have moved into their home in the north part of town. Duane Joel Fink was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fink. Patricia Goehring and Dennis Johnson were married at Armour Catholic Church on December 27th. Funeral services were held for Alfred Weisser, 66, who died at the Good Samaritan Home at Tripp on January 3rd. A miscellaneous bridal shower given for Barbara Maag, who will marry Merlin Goehring on February 1st. First blizzard of the year hits this area on January 17th with sub-zero temperatures. David Goehring left for 2-year duty service to Bentwaters, England on January 23rd. He is in the Air Force. Sheryl Solberg of Alcester is engaged to Michael Peters. A May wedding is planned. February-- Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lippert observe their 50th wedding anniversary at the Parkston Baptist Church on January 26th. Julie Peters is engaged to David Brenner and Donna Brunken is engaged to Gene Hagerty. Funeral services were held for Emil Fink, 65, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Bueber moved into town from their farm north of Delmont. Eugene Beehler was named outstanding fireman of the year at Pierre on January 29th. Barbara Maag, Tripp and Merlin Goehring were married February 1 at the Emmanus Lutheran Church in Tripp. Funeral services were held February 13th for Rudolph Kurtz, 77, at the Zion Lutheran Church. Carrie Artz, 80, a former resident of Delmont died. Funeral services were held at Elko, Nev. LeRoy Stevens receives congratulation of business for 62 years. Fire destroyed the barn on the Marvin Ebright farm. A former Delmont resident, Leo Deines dies at Ellsworth, Kans. Funeral services held at Parkston for Mrs. Ted Bietz, 73 years of age. March-- Darlene Strid and Douglas Andersen were married on February 21st at Methodist Church. They will make their home in Sioux City. Charles Semmler engaged to Huron girl, Teresa Huset. A May wedding is planned. Delmont Lumber Company held grand opening and open house of their new addition. Over 300 people attended. William Jones awarded plaque for 16 years of service on the City Council. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Winckler were honored on their 35th wedding anniversary. Don Brunken's car was stolen from Main Street. It was found the next day near Davis. Delmont Zion Lutheran Church wins Dart Ball Tourney. Eldy Peters and Gene Hagerty hunted and trapped over a hundred furs during the winter months. Funeral services held at Ellsworth, Kan. for former Delmont resident, Leo Deines, 53. Funeral services held for Mrs. Calvin Gremmert, 46, at Wagner. She is survived by her widower, two sons and one daughter. August Goldhammer resident of Good Samaritan Home at Wagner celebrated his 102nd birthday. April-- Kevin Wegehaupt will represent Delmont at Boy's State in Aberdeen. Susan Kurtz was selected as Delmont's representative at Girl's State at the campus of DWU in Mitchell. Donald Grosz promoted to Captain in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps at Kaiserslautern, Germany. Charles Fuerniss, formerly of Delmont marries Elaine Geisler at Artesian on April 12th. May-- Mr. and Mrs. Leo Liebert move to their new home in Tripp. Zion Lutheran L.L.L. Dartball team win state tournament at Pierre. Leo Bruner, 81, dies at Vets Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services held at Yankton. Kenneth Bietz engaged to Young Ok of Soeul, Korea. A June wedding is planned. Ken is serving in the army in Korea. Sixteen seniors graduate on May 18th. Miss Kundert was guest speaker. Greg Adel on honor roll at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Funeral services held at Sioux Falls for Mrs. Anna Rueb, 74. June-- Gottlieb Wenzel receives bus award for safely driving the bus the past six years. Funeral Mass was held at Parkston on May 30th for Herman Schmidt, 54. Survivors include his widow and eight children. Marsha Ulmer engaged to Gary Schelske. A July 5th wedding is planned. Mike Peters and Sheryle Solberg were married at Alcester on May 24th. They will make their home in Sioux Falls. A tornado touched down in the southeast part of town on June 19th. A tree and building was the only damage that was done. Kenneth Vogel, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Vogel of Ethan drowned near Pierre on June 20th. Charles Semmler and Teresa Huset were united in marriage on June 24th at the St. Peter American Lutheran Church. Nancy Lang of Grapeland, Tex. is engaged to marry James Stuckey of Latexo, Tex. July-- Delmont celebrates 18th annual Sports Day, July 6. Modern rest rooms being constructed at the Delmont ball park. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Peters honored on their 25th wedding anniversary at their home June 18. Goehring family reunion held at Wessington on July 6. Lynette Hahn united in marriage to Roger Sayles at Zion Lutheran Church on June 21. Russel Kornder, 21, killed in car accident near ball park July 16. Funeral was held July 19 at Armour. Julie Peters and David Brenner exchange wedding vows at Zion Lutheran Church June 28. Marsha Ulmer becomes bride of Gary Schelske at Menno July 5. Funeral services held at Avon for Mrs. Elmer Lauer. Interment at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery at Delmont. Final rites held at Armour for Walter Bobeldyke, 62. Donna Brunken and Gene Hagerty were wed at Methodist Church on July 19. Cathy Stainbrook of Parkston becomes bride of Bob Gill at Zion Lutheran Church on July 19. Nancy Lang, formerly of near Delmont, was married in Grapeland, Tex., July 8 to James Stuckey. August-- Open house held at the Delmont Housing Development on Sunday, August 3. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd DeGeest of Orange City, Ia., were the first residents to move in. Fund started for Ed Nolz of Sioux Falls, who underwent open heart surgery on August 6 at Rochester, Minn. The Lawrence Vavruska family of Tyndall have moved to Delmont. Delmont High School Alumni Banquet-Reunion was attended by 462. Fourteen states were represented. Delmont loses baseball district tournament to Parkston at Tripp August 13. September-- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pope observe their 40th wedding anniversary August 10 at Delmont Legion Hall. Funeral services held for Charles Carr, 72, at Wagner. Mr. Robert Freier funeral services were held at Tripp August 20. He was 73 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wieland celebrate their golden wedding anniversary dinner held in the Hope Lutheran Church at Delmont. Funeral services held at Armour for Wally Zeitner, 57. Debra Gunnare becomes bride of John Rothenberger August 22 at St. John's Lutheran Church at Wagner. Mrs. Blanche Fuerniss and Art Permann were married at Mitchell September 2. Jeremy Wild joins staff at Kansas State. Homecoming parade postponed from Friday to Monday on account of rain. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kurtz celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary having dinner at the Holiday Inn in Mitchell September 20. October-- Norman Telkamp, Armour, received the "Distinguished Service Award" for his outstanding work in extension. Kristi Will takes a position in the First State Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bitterman honored October 12 at Legion Hall on their 50th wedding anniversary. Funeral services for William Wenzel, 38, at the Hillside Lutheran Church October 13. Linda Bartunek and Rick Wood exchange wedding vows October 1st. Choteau Creek School vandalized October 8. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Andachter honored on their 40th wedding anniversary by their four daughters and family at Chef Louie's Steak House in Mitchell. Funeral services held at Legion Hall for Emanuel Albrecht 63, October 24. He died at the Parkston Hospital. November-- Funeral services held at Philip for Mrs. Norman Beirwagen on October 29th. She was 50 years old. Funeral services for Philip Lindeman, 79, were held at Hope Lutheran Church November 15. Delmont hit with first snow blizzard on Thursday, November 20. Farmers with R.E.A. were out of electrical power some 48 hours. Delmont basketball girls lose tourney to Scotland. The score was 17 to 67. December-- Lynn Williams engaged to Keith Stoebner of Tripp. They plan an April wedding. A former Delmont resident, Mrs. Leah (Hartz) Besanson, of San Antonia, Tex., died November 16 at age 72. The barber, Ken Berry, of Armour died suddenly November 28, age 63. Art Schuh retires after 16 years from the Agland Coop. The annual Christmas turkey drawing was held on Wednesday, December 17. CHRONOLOGY--1976 January-- Dakota Christian wins invitation tourney. Delmont was runner-up. Delmont defeated Freeman Academy 69-63. Craig Sherman sings in Statesman Chorus, the group to tour South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sherman honored on their 25th wedding anniversary on December 28 at the Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gunnare observe their 40th wedding anniversary at Methodist Church on December 28th. Final rites held at Mitchell on January 12th for John Graham, 54. He was a Delmont resident. Funeral services held at Armour Catholic Church for William Holton, 74. Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Bueber are parents of Tina Rebecca, born on January 7th. David Goehring returns to England, having spent two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Goehring. Funeral services held at Arkansas for P. J. Ransom, 55, son-in-law of the Gus Goehrings. Final rites held at Bakersfield, Calif. for Albert Herr, 62. Bud Williams left with his new mini van to do some traveling. Kevin Wegehaupt wins Petty Crocker Award. The tests were given to all seniors at Delmont School. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Bueber went to Lake Zurich, Ill., to attend the funeral of their nephew, Dennis Welk, 19. Thomas Kurtz accepts Agriculture Statistican position at Salt Lake City, Utah. Terry Grosz named S.D. outstanding fireman of the year. He received a gold badge at Pierre on January 15th. February-- Funeral services held at the Methodist Church for LeRoy Stevens, 92, on Monday, February 2nd. Laib-Albrecht American Legion Post 249 presented a Bicentennial flag to the Delmont Public School. Funeral rites were held at Delmont Methodist Church for Samuel Marion White, 75, of Mitchell. Mrs. Elizabeth Marsh honored on her 92nd birthday at the Gertie Kock home. David Reinfeld and Diane Prickett engaged to wed. An April wedding is planned. March-- Rena Gunnare was married on January 1Oth at Whittier, Calif. to Burke Dambly. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Schelske, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Goehring, Mr. and Mrs. Gib Kornder and Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Fischer returned home from a weekend at Las Vegas. Mail truck tips, 6 miles north of Delmont, due to poor visibility of snow. Jan Grosz and Hilda Williams returned home from a two month visit to Japan, Hawaii and California. Funeral services held for Mrs. Helma (Ziebart) Schulz at Parkston. She was 64 years of age. April-- Jeff Adel wins tour of Washington, sponsored by Douglas Electric. Francine Peters and Mike Williams named girl and boy staters. Alternates were Sally Fideler and Richard Fink. Terri Honomichl of Avon is engaged to Dale Bitterman. A fall wedding is planned. Ray Will, a former Delmont resident died at Yuma, Ariz. at the age of 52. Burial was in California. Tonya Holton married at Bloomington, Minn. to John Moon on April 3rd. Mrs. Ida Fode honored on her 89th birthday on April 8th at her home. Mrs. Alma Geidel, 79, of Parkston, mother of Gilbert Geidel, died of a heart attack at her home on April 11th. Tim Thuringer promoted to First Lieutenant at Arnold Air Force Station in Tenn. L.L.L. Dartball team took the State Championship at Sioux Falls. Marvin Kaldun married Dianne Bennthum at Delmont Reformed Church on April 1Oth. May-- Lynn Williams and Keith Stoebner were married at Zion Lutheran Church on April 24th. They will reside at Tripp. Beverly Bietz of Mitchell was honored at a bridal shower in the Mel Semmler home at Armour. Alta Bartunek and Don Schelske are engaged to be married on May 29th. Emil Baier is retiring and has resigned his position as office manager at the ASCS Office in Armour, which he held for 18 years. Funeral services held for John Jensen, 36, formerly of Delmont. He was killed in a car accident near Draper. Funeral services held at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont for John C. Peters, 80. Gaylord Goehring receives his B.A. degree in history and math at Yankton College on May 23rd. June-- Mae Peters united in marriage to Dick Gunnare May 15 at Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goehring honored on their 60th wedding anniversary at Legion Hall Sunday, June 6. Funeral services held for former Delmont band director, Tom Magers, 34, at Scotland. Final rites held at Hope Lutheran Church for Mrs. Magdalena Will, 85, June 4. Ted Schelske killed in farm mishap Saturday, June 12. Walter Diebner, former Delmont resident, died at Cypress, Calif. on June 11. Alta Bartunek and Don Schelske were married May 29 at Zion Lutheran Church. Vic Goehring underwent heart surgery June 21 at Omaha, Neb. Funeral services held for Ted Schelske, 50, on June 16 at Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Clara Kaldun, 65, of Tripp died at her home. Funeral was at Tripp. Milton Shumway, a former Delmont resident, died at Riverside, Calif., June 16. July-- Bicentennial was celebrated in Delmont on July 3 and 4. Jeff Adel attended the South Dakota Rural Electric Youth Tour at Washington, D.C. Fuerniss family reunion held June 27th at Neligh, Neb. Don Brunken sells Cafe, Bar and Bowling Alley to Gene and Kevin Harrington of West Bend, Ind. Funeral services held for Mrs. John Bietz, 91, July 6 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Fred S. Kaufman died on July 4 shortly after playing organ music for Delmont's Bicentennial celebration. Archie Brecht and family moved from Plankinton to Delmont. Archie is the new superintendent of Delmont School. The Mueller reunion was held at Estes Park, Colo. Rev. K. Grenz is the new pastor for the Methodist Churches in Delmont and Wagner. Peggy Kusler and Glenn Wegehaupt, both of Aberdeen, announced their engagement. A September wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Geidel observe their 25th wedding anniversary near Hillside June 17th. Final rites held for Fred S. Kaufman, 74, on July 8 at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. Funeral services held at Wagner for Leo Goldhammer, 68, on July 16. Final rites for Roy Struck, 69 held at Hope Lutheran Church July 21. August-- Londa Wieting engaged to John Fink. No wedding date has been set. Delmont hosted the baseball District 5 tournament on August 11 through August 18. Kenneth Wieting has a teaching position at St. Louis, Mo., in a parochial school. Wm. Blume Sr., families have 11th annual reunion at Parkston park on August 8. Emma Moran honored on her 80th birthday at her home in Delmont. She is a resident in the Colonial Manors, Armour. Funeral services were held August 18 for Carl Peters, 75, who died at the Parkston Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gjoraas honored on their 35th wedding anniversary at their home on Friday, August 13. Reinhold Goehring honored on his 80th birthday with an open house. Funeral services held for Bernard Jorgenson, 61, at Methodist Church in Delmont. September-- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ehresmann moved into town into the Helena Stolz home that they had purchased. Brad Ehresmann operated on for a ruptured appendix at Parkston Hospital. Homecoming held September 10 with the royalty being Sally Fideler and Mike Williams. The Wildcats played the Colome Cowboys and won 14-6. Jerald Hanten weds Julie Hintze of Pukwana at Chamberlain on September 4. Reinhold Goehring sold his home to Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Freier. John Grosz purchases the Emil Jerke home and acreage. Volunteer workers put on new roof on American Legion Hall. Mrs. Herman Fink, along with 42 others went to Washington, D.C. to the 13th annual 4-H Leaders. October-- Edgar Bitterman, 52, formerly of Delmont, died at his home in Mitchell, September 27. Glenn Wegehaupt and Peggy Kusler exchange wedding vows in Aberdeen September 25. Hardware store moves into new building next to Agland Coop Station. Jeff Adel and Richard Fink attend Economic Seminar at Pierre. Two firemen honored at special meeting. Don Weber honored for 40 years of service and Eugene Beehler with 25 years of service. Gloria Peters and Elmer Merkel married October 8 at Yankton. They will be making their home there. The first light snow fell on Monday, October 18. Sandra Kodes of Wagner and John Grosz were married at Wagner October 1. Final rites were held for Herbert Welk, 62, at Westminster, Colo. New bank building under construction. Work is being done by Haag Construction of Parkston. C. C. Berry honored and was presented with a plaque for 50 years of service as Treasurer of East Choteau Township. November-- Dave Wagner injured in pickup accident and receives broken hip. Merlin Goehring injured in gun mishap. Bullet entered the chest cavity. Mr. and Mrs. Art Permann left for West Coast for the winter months. Debra Peters engaged to Thomas Goehring. A May wedding is planned. Funeral services held for Mrs. Emma Semmler, 77, at Parkston, November 15. December-- Dedication of new parsonage at St. Peter Lutheran Church, north of rural Delmont. Terri Honomichl becomes bride of Dale Bitterman on November 20. Funeral services held for Christina Semmler, 94, at Hope Lutheran Church. Dorothy Bruhn of Martin, S.D., is the new ASCS manager. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bietz arrived home. Ken was discharged from the U.S. Army. Douglas County Highway Department purchases a new machine for removing snow at a cost of $65,000. Les Ebright elected to ASC County Committee. CHRONOLOGY--1977 January-- Funeral services were held December 31, 1976 for Pauline Ehresmann, 74, at Tripp. Final rites were held for Andrew Drefs 49, Jan. 3 at Hope Lutheran Church. Fire guts Morrow Produce at Armour, damage was mostly in the egg room. February-- Henry Bitterman 78, died at Parkston Hospital on January 28, funeral services were held at the U.C.C. in Delmont on February 1st. Hugo Wegehaupt retires after 30 years of driving a gas bulk truck. Funeral services were held at Sioux Falls for Mrs. Delmar Jerke, 30. Mrs. Larry Fink and Michelle of Mitchell were honored at a baby shower on Sunday, February 13 at Delmont. Jeff Adel was named in All-State Band, which will be held at Huron. Delmont Rural Fire Assn. purchased a new fire truck. March-- A snow storm brought needed moisture, it was the first snow of the winter. Sgt. Miles Goehring was selected as maintenance man of the month at Ellsworth AFB at Rapid City. Mrs. Ruben Isaak, 61, of Burlington, Colo., died after a lingering illness. April-- No city election will be held this year in Delmont. The Art Permanns' returned home from California after having spent the winter there. Nya Buhler is engaged to marry Donavon Goehring, a May wedding is planned. Mrs. Ida Fode was honored on her 90th birthday at Hope Lutheran Church basement on April 7. A bridal shower was held for Nya Buhler at the Walt Spease home on Sunday, April 17th. Mrs. Joe Lehrkamp fell and broke her hip. The Post Office gets a new pitched roof. The Purple Ribbon 4-H Club collected over two ton of paper and magazines in Delmont. Barb Holbeck of Armour was named County Pork Queen. May-- The Senior Class spent their skip day in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, May 4. John Fink was a member of the Mile Relay Team for a first place at SD State University at Brookings. Mrs. Emma Winter was honored on her 89th birthday. Twelve seniors graduated on May 22. Attorney General Janklow as the speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on May 8. Mrs. Gus Goehring transferred from Parkston Hospital to the Sioux Valley Hospital at Sioux Falls for hip surgery. June-- The Delmont Record moved from the east end of town to the former Stevens Hardware Store. Debra Peters becomes the bride of Thomas Goehring at the Zion Lutheran Church on May 20th. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Bialas of Hillside celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on May 29th. The remaining grain elevator was moved to Tripp, Vern Just of Tripp bought the elevator several years ago. Nya Buhler and Donavon Goehring were married on May 7, at the U.C.C. in Delmont. They will reside on their farm north of town. Funeral services were held for a former Delmont resident, Carl Adel, 76 of Tyndall. The school board election was won by Marcia Hieb and Ron Ehresmann. Funeral services were held on June 17 for Otto Schmidt, Jr. at the Zion Lutheran Church. He was 50 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carpenter were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary. A steak supper at the Elks Club in Mitchell was given. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Goehring were honored by their children on their 30th wedding anniversary. Funeral services were held for Helmuth Bueber 67, on June 25 at the Zion Lutheran Church. July-- Reinhold Goehring held a household public sale on Friday, July 8. Owen Goehring attended the 4-H meet at Washington D.C. in the latter part of June. Valrae Spease and Tim Schwaderer are engaged to wed on August 5. Funeral services were held at Ottumwa, Iowa for Dick Deines. August-- Bill Schmidt held his household and farm auction on August 11. Funeral services were held at Armour for Mrs. Ira DeGeest. Father Dudek is the new priest at the Armour parish. The Goehring family reunion was held August 14 at Wessington Springs. Valrae Spease and Tim Schwaderer were married at the Zion Lutheran Church on August 5. They will make their home in Mitchell. Funeral services were held for Henry Adel on August 19 at the Delmont Methodist Church. September-- Norb Wenzel and Gib Kornder are winners of the Delmont Golf Club League play. Funeral services were held for Henry Ehresmann 72, at the U.C.C. in Delmont on August 29. Kim Harrington and David Jerke exchanged wedding vows at the Zion Lutheran Church on August 25. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Irma Jenny 89, of Wagner at the Methodist church in Delmont on September 1. The Delmont Fire Dept. has a new fire truck. There was a school bus and car mishap four miles north of Delmont. Gerald Pries, driver of the car, was injured. Funeral services were held at the Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont for Otto Vogel 91, he died at the Parkston Nursing Home. Graveside rites were held for Ezra Crofuth, 71. Blue Bird Locker added an addition to the west side of the locker. Barbara Kirchhevel and Allen Villmow were united in marriage at the Zion Lutheran Church on September 10th. Final rites were held for Mrs. Helena (Fauth) Krsnak, 70 at Wagner on September 17, 1977. October-- Kristie Will and Kevin Harrington were married at the Hope Lutheran Church on September 24th. Graveside services were held for Helmuth Kindt, 75, who died at Geneva, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Geidel and son moved to Washburn, N.D. where Mel is employed. Mr. and Mrs. John Beck were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary at Alexandria, S.D. Susan Wunder and Bryan Bietz were crowned queen and king at homecoming. The parade was postponed from Friday to Monday because of bad weather. Gary's Market had their fifth anniversary. The First State Bank had open house in their new building on October 22. Londa Wieting and John Fink were united in marriage at the Zion Lutheran Church on October 8. November-- Mr. and Mrs. Gedion Schuh of Tripp celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on October 22. The first blizzard hit the area on Wednesday, November 9, with only a few inches of snow falling. Mrs. Irene Daughtery observes her 80th birthday at Huron, October 16. She is the mother of Mrs. Alton Goehring. The girls basketball team were named runners-up in regional play at Wagner. Then were district champions when they played Geddes. Mary Permann and Douglas Gunnare were married on November 5 at the Hope Lutheran Church. December-- Funeral services were held for former Douglas County Superintendent of Schools for many years, Altha Mead. She was 103 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. William Bietz, former Delmont residents, now of Parkston, were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary. Funeral services were held for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Puepke at the St. Peter Lutheran Church of rural Armour. They were killed in an auto accident at Parkston on December 11th. The Delmont Agland Co-op was burglarized, taken was $250 in merchandise. Final rites were held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church on December 13 for Mrs. Anna Gunnare, 87. CHRONOLOGY--1978 January-- Fire damages trailer home of Ralph Lagg on January 3. Funeral services held for Mrs. Emma Faller 73, January 14. Karen Gunnare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Gunnare, engaged to Jim Droppers, a summer wedding is planned. Blue Bird Locker is back in business after two weeks of remodeling and enlarging the locker. Funeral services held at Flandreau, S.D. January 19 for Mrs. Herman Arionus 79. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brosz celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, January 29 at the Legion Hall. February Area publishers form Central Printing Corp., the Rocket Printing Inc. will be located in Armour. Delmont School District receives funds of $6,655.58. Funeral services held for Clifford Kurtz 55 at Zion Lutheran Church, February 4. Final rites held at St. Paul, Minn. for Clarence "Bud" Moran, 51. Funeral services held at Tripp for Bertha Lindemann 83, she died at Tripp Good Samaritan Center, February 14. March-- Mr. and Mrs. Lotar Goehring honored on their 25th wedding anniversary on Feburary 3 at Delmont Legion Hall. Leonard Arinous 64, dies at Lead, funeral held at Deadwood, February 24. Mrs. Marie Arinous 88, dies, funeral services held at Clements-Wiese funeral Home in Armour, February 27. Girl Scouts hosted an International Tasting Tea to celebrate the 66th birthday of the Girl Scout organization. Delmer Jerke and Mary McDowell were married March 11 at Sioux Falls. Mary Ann Schmidt of Tripp is engaged to wed Steve Fideler. Karen Gunnare receives cap at Nettleton College for Medical Assistant. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones of Armour honored on their 40th wedding anniversary, March 12. June Kornder engaged to Michael Buus, a May wedding is planned. Carla Goehring and Chuck Beck are engaged to wed in May. Funeral services held at Parkston for Lynn Mayer 23, who was killed in a train-car accident March 20. April-- Jan Grosz was elected Mayor of Delmont, she received 81 votes while Terry Grosz received 41 votes. Beth Buhler, Lisa Reischl and Trisa Ebright accompanied the young people of the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Wagner, Delmont and Tyndall to tour the Capitol at D.C. and also New York City. The Delmont Inn was burglarized of cash and checks on April 12. May-- Funeral services were held at Parkston for Herbert Schuh, 65, April 18. Mrs. Anna Koth honored on her 80th birthday with an open house at her apartment on Sunday, April 23. Mrs. Emma Winter honored by her children on her 90th birthday at Hope Lutheran Church basement, Sunday, April 30. Karen Gunnare honored at a bridal shower in the Hope Lutheran Church basement. Eighteen seniors graduate from Delmont High School and 17 eighth graders, May 21st. Carla Goehring and Chuck Beck exchange wedding vows on May 13 at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. June-- Heavy rain hits Delmont area Sunday, May 28, up to 5 1/2 inches were reported north of Delmont. Funeral services were held for Emil F. Lippert at Parkston, May 26, he was 77 years of age. Steve Fideler weds Tripp girl, Mary Ann Schmidt, at Tripp Emmaus Lutheran Church, May 26th. June Kornder exchanges wedding vows with Michael Buus at the Catholic Church in Wagner, May 20th. Mr. and Mrs. John Holton celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at Armour, May 28th. Eugene Niehus is the new city policeman in Delmont, Larry Moran has retired after 17 years. Karen Gunnare and Jim Droppers were married at Hope Lutheran, May 10. Steve Lagg weds a Kansas girl, Connie Hampson on June 3rd. July-- Gaylord Goehring left for Hungary for six months with the IFYF Program. Pam Bierwagen engaged to wed Denny Jacobsen of Letcher. Mr. and Mrs. Christ Semmler were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary. Jim Schmidt and Myla Ehresmann of Tripp engaged to wed, an October 14 wedding is planned. A Tupperware shower was held for Pam Bierwagen on July 9. Funeral services were held for Ian Maxwell 67, of Parkston, he was a former resident. Funeral services held for Mrs. Elizabeth Erck, 70, at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. Printing of the Rocket and area weekly papers started at Armour, July 24 in the new Rocket Printing, Inc. Pam Bierwagen becomes the bride of Dennis Jacobsen at Zion Lutheran, July 15th. Funeral services were held at Oak Lawn, Ill. for Mrs. Hattie Fink, 79. August-- The Goehring reunion was held at Delmont this year on July 30 at the Delmont Legion Hall. Brownies had a joint swim party at the Armour Pool. Graveside rites held August 6 for Miss Hedwig Bierwagen at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. 1,200 attended the annual County 4-H Barbecue held at Armour. Joyce Jerke and Bradley Brosz engaged to wed on September Carey Buhler begins his career in medicine at Vermillion University. Funeral services held at Parkston for 69 year old Emanuel Jerke. Funeral rites held for Mrs. Lydia Brenner 84, at Parkston, August 26th. September-- Mrs. Karen Droppers completes Medical Assistant Course at Sioux Falls. Kevin Hanten and Barbara Roberts were married at Wagner, August 19. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fideler honored by their children on their 25th wedding anniversary. Funeral services held at Schafter, Calif. for Alfred Goehring, 63. Delmont Homecoming royalty were Lisa Reischl and Russell Brosz. Joyce Jerke and Brad Brosz were united in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church, September 2. Open house was held Sunday, September 24 at the new Rocket Printing, Inc. at Armour. October-- Morrow Produce moved into their new building at Armour. The Ronald Wieting family moved to Garretson, S.D. Ron is employed with GTA at Corson, S.D. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church for Mrs. Marvin (Laura) Statler, 62, burial was at Armour Cemetery. Funeral services held at Tripp for Mrs. Mary Tiede, 84, burial at Delmont Cemetery, October 9. Hall of Fame banquet to be held in Delmont, November 9. Mrs. Darlene Bye appointed Douglas County Health Nurse. Funeral services held for John Struck, 68, on October 28 at Hand-Hasson Funeral Chapel. Funeral services held October 30 for Mrs. Lydia Fideler 73, at Zion Lutheran Church. November-- Judge Sharpe named in South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Banquet held at Legion Hall, November 9. Funeral services held for Mrs. Joe Lehrkamp, 80, November 5, at Zion Lutheran Church. Myla Ehrsmann and Kim Schmidt were married October 14 at Tripp. December-- Mr. and Mrs. John DeWald of Tripp celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary, November 25. Funeral services held at Parkston for William Bietz, 77, December 1st. Funeral services held for Mrs. Madge Carpenter, 85, at Wagner, November 27. Francis Hoffman and Karen Ann Bechen exchange wedding vows, November 25. Funeral services were held at Wahpeton, N.D. for Mrs. Ella Stahlecker, 77. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Semmler honored on their 45th wedding anniversary at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Gaylord Goehring returns home from Hungary after six months. Funeral services held at Menno for Edwin Ulmer, 57. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fink honored on their 40th wedding anniversary on December 17 at Hope Lutheran Church basement. CHRONOLOGY--1979 January-- Norbert Wieting, 58, retires as Delmont Postmaster with 30 years of service to the Delmont community. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kaufman hold open house December 29 for their dairy operation. Funeral services held at Parkston for Mrs. Leontine Hoenke, 73. Funeral held at Avon for Paul Lauer, 55, formerly of Delmont. February-- Julie DeWald of Tripp and Jerry Berndt, also of Tripp, were united in marriage December 30th. Open house held at Debbie's Beauty Nook on February 2-3. Funeral services held for Myrtle McCumber, 90, at Gregory February 5. Patrick Holton and Carol Kaiser engaged to wed in March. Funeral services held at Tripp for Minnie Laib, 90. Robert Schuh and Janet Kleve, both of Colorado are engaged. They plan a fall wedding. March-- The Delmont Firemen's sausage supper was the biggest in 10 years. 1,232 were served on Sunday, February 25. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Geidel was destroyed by fire at Rapid City, February 21. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ethel Harris, 82, at the Methodist Church March 3. Final rites were held at Scotland for Walter Kleinlein, 67, on March 1st. Mrs. Mary Schuh of Mitchell was honored on her 90th birthday at Parkston. Carol Kaiser and Pat Holton were married at Hoven, S.D. March 10. The barn burned at the Harold Gjoraas farm. Fire was caused by electrical short. Funeral services held for A. S. "Bud" Doering at Armour March 19. April-- Wanda Bietz was selected as a contestant for the 1979 Miss S.D. Teen USA Pageant. Cheryl Broz and Mike Deibert are engaged to wed in August. Cheryl is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carpenter. Greg Adel is awarded Fellowship at University of California at Berkeley. He will begin his studies in September of 1979. Open house held for County Agent Norman Telkamp. The Telkamp family will be moving to Sioux Falls. Jeff Klassen enlisted in Army. He left for Ft. Knox April 18 for 14 weeks. Mark Klassen and Andrea Amick engaged to wed in October. May-- Funeral held for Fritz Bialas, 73, at rural Dimock May 1st. Sherman Fuerniss receives S.D.S.U. scholarship from the Land O'Lakes District 17. A two-car accident occurs west of Delmont City limits. Bartunek and Binder cars were totaled. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bitterman are honored on their 45th wedding anniversary March 18. Funeral services held for Henry Sturck, 79, held May 5 at Hope Lutheran Church. Funeral held May 8 for George E. Blume, 70, at Hope Lutheran Church. A class of eight will graduate May 20 from Delmont High School. Funeral held at Crofton, Neb. for mother of Mrs. Vic Goehring, Mrs. Theresa Lang, 84, on May 10. Owen Goehring awarded 1979-80 scholarship at S.D.S.U. at Brookings. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bietz move to Gillette, Wyo., to make their home. Ted Reinfeld underwent heart surgery May 25 at Omaha. June-- Gerald Crofutt Jr. enlists at Air Force. He will have basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. Dwight Morrow was successful bidder for the new ASCS building in Armour. Susan Kaufman and Grant Patterson of Kadoka were married at Zion Lutheran on June 2. Russell Lehman appointed postmaster at Delmont. He has been serving as officer in charge at Florence, S.D. July-- Rev. Bauman, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, was installed July 1st. New automated mailing equipment at Rocket, name labels are attached to each Delmont Record. Stanley Ulmer and Sandra Kono of Newton, Ia. were united in marriage, June 2. Charlie C. Berry, 81, died at Chamberlain July 3. Gregg Prey, 17, killed in one car accident north of Delmont July 10. Joey Owens, great grandson of Mrs. Mary Linderman, abducted and killed in Louisiana. Funeral services held for Charlie Berry, 81, at Methodist church, July 6. Kerry Hinckley, 21, of Armour killed in truck mishap near Lake Andes July 17. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lehman of Watertown moved to Delmont. Russ is the new Postmaster. August-- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bietz, Mitchell, formerly of Delmont, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Funeral services held July 25 for Lela Clark, 78 at the Methodist Church. Gaylord Goehring left for Turkey where he will teach in mission schools for 2 years. Funeral services held at Mitchell for 73 year old Albert Ehresmann formerly from Delmont. Delmont Inn installs new bowling lanes. Greenwood Colony school to remain open. Rev. and Mrs. John Wild honored on their 50th wedding August 19 at Zion Lutheran Church. September-- The Stevens sisters home was damaged by vandalism by juveniles. Mrs. Nancy Berry 79, dies in Chamberlain hospital September 3, two services held September 7. Robert Schuh and Janet Kleve were united at Colorado August 18, a reception was held at Delmont Legion Hall on September 8. October-- Wanda Bietz and Scott Redd were the Homecoming Royalty. Graveside rites held at Armour Cemetery for Mrs. Lucille Wills, 57. Kelly Williams, homecoming queen at the University at Omaha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Williams of Elkhorn, Neb. Andrea Amick and Mark Klassen exchanged wedding vows at Letcher on October 6. Funeral services held for John Lang, 68. Funeral services held for Homer Swanson, 83, were held at Clements-Wiese Funeral Home October 23, burial at Aberdeen. November-- Tom Goehring's have been chosen for outstanding Young Farmer Candidate. Funeral services held at Sioux City and Zion Lutheran Church, November 8 for Tim Kaufman, 50, of Sioux City. Mrs. Christina Rembold celebrates her 100th birthday November 11 at St. Benedict Hospital at Parkston where she is a patient. Funeral held for Karolina Batterman at Tripp. Ranee Van Den Hoek engaged to wed Carey Buhler, a March wedding is planned. December-- Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Fauth observe 40th wedding anniversary at Sioux Falls. Funeral services held at Armour for 22 year old Brent Goehring, November 21 at U.C.C. Funeral services held for Gottfried Semmler, 65, at Hope Lutheran Church, December 4. Funeral services held for Angela Marie Peters, stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters of Alcester, on Dec. 15. Funeral services held for Marion Goehring, 63, of Mitchell at U.C.C. December 18. Gerald Peters and Ruth Weldon, both of California, announce their engagement. A January 27 wedding is planned. Funeral services held December 20 for Laura Ehresmann, 68, at U.C.C. Final rites held at Mitchell for 88 year old Bill Wieland. CHRONOLOGY--1980 January-- Mrs. Arnold Semmler died at her home in Armour on January 1st. Funeral services were held January 4 for Mrs. Helena Stolz 93, at Zion Lutheran Church. Final rites for Mrs. Robert Kern 85, were held at Tripp January 2. Herbert Villmow 53, Hokah, MN, formerly from Delmont, was killed in a two car accident in Minnesota. Funeral services for Mrs. Arnold Semmler 65, were held at Armour, January 4. Howard Jones, Postmaster at Armour, retired January 11th after 26 1/2 years. Wanda Bietz and Jerry Weber are engaged to wed, a June wedding is planned. Susan Wunder and Robert Reinfeld will wed in an August wedding. Marty Williams and Cindy Doom of Wagner are engaged to wed, an August wedding is being planned. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Augusta Fuerniss at Zion Lutheran Church, she was 95. Final rites were held for Elmer Batterman 61, of West Bend, WI on January 22. The funeral of Mrs. Jahobena Fink 88, was held at Parkston, January 21st. February-- The one-act play, "To Burn A Witch" received an excellent rating at Vermillion, it was presented by Delmont High School. Funeral services were held at Mitchell, February 12 for former Delmont resident, Mrs. Minnie Pippert, 90. The 11th annual sausage supper served 1,300 people on Sunday, February 24. Funeral services were held for Hulda Horsley 93, at the Methodist Church on February 20. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Laib were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary February 17. March-- Funeral services were held at Mitchell for Mrs. Anna Kilbur Rogge 83. Alvin Goehring was honored on his 80th birthday at the U.C.C. parlors Sunday, March 2. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Winckler celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary March 3rd. Funeral services were held at Frazee, MN for 68 year old Mrs. Waltner Goldhammer. Mr. and Mrs. Willy Fink and daughter, Karin, of Reutlingen, West Germany visited in the Delmont and Armour area with relatives. Renee Joan Van Den Hoek and Carey Buhler were united in marriage at Corsica, March 1. April-- Funeral services were held for Ottilie Gerlach 87, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in rural Dimock. Tammy Mokros of Sioux Falls announced her engagement to Steven Hintz, a July 5 wedding is planned. Jan Grosz won the elections race for mayor. Tamera Hahn is engaged to wed Patrick Scott on June 21. Funeral services were held for Herman Horst 79, at Armour. Wanda Bietz was honored at a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Terry Goehring. May-- Expansion and improvements on three business places, Beehler Repair Shop, Blue Bird Locker and First State Bank took place. Funeral rites were held at Tripp for 53 year old Mrs. Curtis Brosz. Graduation exercises were held May 18th for eleven seniors and eight 8th graders. Funeral services were held at Casselton, ND for Rev. Emil Lang 74. Sally Fideler and Kerry Harrington are engaged to wed, no wedding date has been set. Funeral services were held for Andrew Wieland 83, May 13 at Hope Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held at Gordon, NE for Mrs. Elene (August) Nelson 89, on May 10. The Ruff-Eberle family reunion was held May 25 at the Tripp Legion Hall. A fire at the Willard Reinfeld farm destroyed a well house, a fire wood stock pile and antique machinery. June-- Don, Jim and Kent Schmidt were injured in a head-on collision two miles south and 1 1/2 miles east of Delmont. Rudy Janish and son, Robert 19, were killed in a car-pickup accident five miles southeast of Delmont. Beth Buhler and Kenneth Fideler are engaged to wed September 12. Marcia Carr and Brad Lagg were married May 17 at Mitchell. The Delmont American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Delmont Fire Department donated a 20 x 30 American flag to the S.D. State Fair at Huron. Sonia Peters and Clark Will were united in marriage May 30. July-- Louis Nelson, graduate of D.H.S. in 1926 will be the speaker for the Alumni Reunion. Funeral services were held June 27 for Clara Goldhammer 97, at Zion Lutheran. Wanda Bietz and Jerry Weber were united in marriage at Hope Lutheran Church on June 28. Tamera Hahn and Patrick Bangasser were wed at Zion Lutheran Church on June 21. Kevin Lehman and Catherine Moses exchanged wedding vows at Watertown on June 7. Funeral services were held for Ida Bellmer 94, July 23. August-- The Delmont Alumni Banquet was held August 2 with 575 former students and teachers attending. C M Corporation from Sioux City has purchased the common stock of Colonial Manors at Armour. Funeral services were held August 23 for Elizabeth Marsh 96, at the United Methodist Church in Delmont. September-- Funeral services were held for Benjamin Lippert 60, at Hope Lutheran Church on August 28. Steve Horner is employed as the new janitor at the Delmont Public School. Jack Tirrel is the new Delmont Chief of Police. Funeral services were held for Dwayne Anderson at California on September 6, he was 47 years old. Susan Wunder and Robert Reinfeld were united in marriage August 23 at Zion Lutheran Church. Rebecca Sue Fechner was honored at a baptism dinner given by her parents Mike and Lila Fechner on September 7. Norb Wenzel and Rev. Lang were winners of the Tri Del Golf Club League. A pork barbecue was held at the school for the public as part of the homecoming on September 19th. Delmont Inn was burglarized, some beer and whiskey was taken. Funeral services were held at Mitchell for Alvin (Bob) Wieland 78. Beth Buhler and Ken Fideler were united in marriage September 12 at Wagner Methodist Church. Funeral services were held for Lawrence Williams, 72, on September 23 at Zion Lutheran Church. October-- Marty Williams and Cindy Doom were married at the Catholic Church at Wagner on August 9. Roundup Days were held at Agland Co-op, a barbecue lunch was served on October 1 at the baseball diamond. Reuben Jerke had a farm sale on Thursday, October 16. Mrs. Louisa Will was honored on her 85th birthday on October 12 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Ewald Brenner. Funeral services were held for Richard Schwaderer 60, on October 8 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of rural Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kurtz of Springfield, Ill. were honored with a belated wedding reception held at the Legion Hall on October 19. November-- Funeral services were held at Arvada, Colo. for Mrs. Herman Struck 43, November 8. Tamara Gunnare of Mitchell and Kevin Jons of Mitchell are engaged to wed, an August wedding is planned. Erhard Welk was honored on his 88th birthday at the Good Samaritan Center at Tripp. Mr. and Mrs. Don Bitterman were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary. Funeral services were held at Orlando, Fla. for Major James Frey. December-- Ted and Hazel Andachter were honored on their 45th anniversary at the Brig Cafe in Mitchell by their four daughters and families. Funeral services were held on November 29 for Carl Gunnare 67, at the Untied Methodist Church. Paul Batterman 65, died at Galt, Calif. on November 23, he was a brother of Mrs. Mary Lindeman. Roger Kaufman was appointed county commissioner, he replaced Carl Gunnare who recently died. Mr. and Mrs. Curt Green of Rapid City purchased Gary's Market. The Schelske's operated the store for eight years. Trisa Ebright and Douglas Schaffer of Minnesota are engaged to wed on January 10. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Longview, Wash. Were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary. CHRONOLOGY--1981 January-- David Peters and Karen Reeder married at Carson City, Neb. on November 14. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Peters. They will make their home at Manteca, Calif. The Wegehaupt twins, Magdalena and Martha were honored at Mitchell on their 90th birthday, December 28. Funeral services were held at Gregory for Larry Wetzler, 39, on December 19. Rev. and Mrs. Allen Lang and girls moved to Aberdeen after living in Delmont the past 7 1/2 years. Funeral services were held for Bertha Guthmiller, 80, January 12 at Tripp. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carr celebrated their 61st anniversary at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Corsica, where Earl is a resident. Funeral services were held at Vermillion, January 15 for Herbert Jorgensen, 73. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Horner purchased the former J. W. Stevens residence. They are from Denver, Colo. Albert Hieb, 84, died suddenly at his home on Friday, January 23. The funeral was held at the Delmont Legion Hall, January 26. February-- Mr. ad Mrs. Art Lang were surprised on their 40th anniversary by their three children at Grapeland, Tex. Funeral services were held at Mobridge, February 4 for Helen Peters, 51. She is survived by her husband, Don, and seven children. Funeral services were held for Lloyd DeGeest 71, they were held at the Methodist Church. He died at a Sioux City Hospital. Funeral services were held for George Earl Carr, 85, at Zion Lutheran Church, February 11. Survivors include his wife. The Delmont Firemen's Sausage Supper served 1,395, the most ever. Funeral services were held February 20 for Ted Reinfeld, 65. He leaves to mourn his wife, two daughters and a son. Gertrude Pirner died at Long Beach, Calif. March-- Funeral services were held for Mrs. Chris Weber 64, at Lebanon, Ore. Colonial Manor Rock N. Roll-Athon raised $310. Eugene Goehring was honored at his 80th birthday at Armour. Sylvia Peters and Randy Eitreim of Brandon are engaged to wed. An April wedding is planned. Frieda (Rothenberger) Turner, 62, funeral held at Kingsley, Iowa. Jo Ellen Lagg named to Girls State as delegate and Merrill Fink is the Boys Stater delegate. Alternates are Cheryl Kurtz and John Grosz. Funeral services were held for Marvin (But) Statler, 68, at the Methodist Church on March 13. The Carl Gunnare Estate Auction will be held Friday, March 27. The two day auction of the Ted Reinfeld Estate is March 30 and 31. Funeral services were held at Minnesota for Ella Patzer 87, on March 12. Candy Sarris of Woodland Hills, Calif. is engaged to wed Dwight Brenner on April 25. Funeral services were held at Yankton for Adolph Sandau, 57. April-- The rains finally came on March 28th. In the area 2 1/2 to 3 inches of rain was welcomed. Scott Peters and Cam Fuerniss were selected for all conference in basketball. Wilma Faller and Rudy Kietzmann were married February 8 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Armour. Kevin Beehler is engaged to wed Susan Rohusek of Tripp. Funeral rites were held for Mrs. Christina Diebner, 94 on April 5 at Zion Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held for Inez Stevens 90, at the Methodist Church on April 6. Russell Lehman and Elmer Jerke win the City election in Ward 3 and Ward 1. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church for Dan Heinert, 61. He died at a Sioux Falls hospital. Pastor Erwin Groth retired from the ministry after 43 years of service. The seniors of Delmont High went to Sioux Falls, April 22 for their skip day. Warren Larson is engaged to Roxanne Morton. Both live at Bassett, Neb. Funeral services were held at Chamberlain for Emma Gremmert Hloucha, 74. She died April 19 in a Mitchell hospital. May-- Six seniors will graduate from DHS on May 17. Milo Wepking will give the address. Wayne Bietz places first in discus at Lake Andes. Funeral services were held for Bertha Peters, 78 of San Diego, Calif., at Zion Lutheran Church, Delmont. Jeff Adel, member of Golden Age of Bands at Vermillion where he is attending college. Delmont school will have election, Mary Sue Thury and George Ewing are running for the three year position. Funeral services held at Parkston, May 9 for Mrs. Emanuel Bietz, 79. Funeral services held Saturday, May 23 for Christina Goehring, 86 at Bethany United Church of Christ. Sherman Fuerniss was awarded a scholarship on the basis of academic performance. involvement and need, from S.D. State University. Funeral services held at Blunt for Dwight Everett Hinckley, 66. He died May 27. June-- Mrs. Tammy Klassen and girls left for Germany to join her husband for a three year stay. Funeral services held at Wagner for Mrs. Bertha Haeuszer, 87, on May 31st. Funeral services held for Charles Guthmiller, 44 at Meridian, Idaho. Postal employees receive awards, Orville Sherman has been rural carrier for 30 years; and Lillian Welting has been clerk and acting postmaster for 27 years. Funeral services were held at Harlan, Ia. for Alma (Fideler) Troll, 85, June 9. Funeral services held at Sioux City for Mrs. George (Betty Sipes) Anderson, 48, on June 11. George Ewing wins school board election. Brent Heinert, 10 years old, was shot accidentally with a rifle. The bullet did not lodge in his body. Curtis Goehring graduates from the University of Utah on June 13. Funeral services were held at Mitchell for Mrs. Emma (Frank) Kaufman, 95. Burial was at Zion Delmont Cemetery on June 20. Florence Berry and Hugo Wegehaupt held an auction furniture sale in June. Delmont's 24th annual Sports Day will be held July 5. July-- Graveside services held for baby girl Jacobsen at Mitchell on June 20. Funeral services were held for Art Zeitner, 77, at Tripp on June 27th. A bridal shower for Susan Rukusek was held at the Eugene Beehler home, hosted by Rosie Grosz, Viola and Louise Maag. Arlo Bueber appointed to school board, replacing Don Schmidt who resigned. Wind and hail storm hits area with damage done to corn and beans. South of Armour after the hail there was six inches of ice in the fields and highways, it was like winter in July. Teeners advance to regional tournament at Harrisburg, August 8, 9, and 10. Tom Reinfeld failed to make the second curve on the west edge of town and went through the ditch and hit a tree near Alton Goehring's farm. The pickup was totaled. Roxanne Morton and Warren Larson exchanged wedding vows at Bassett, Neb. on June 20th. August-- Dr. Keith Venhuisen started his dental practice in Armour, replacing the Drs. Petar Turcinovic and Enrico Urquieta. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gjoraas celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at Armour 4-H building on July 5. Peggy Lippert and Richard Forester were married July 25 at Columbus, Neb. She is a granddaughter of Fred Fink. Andrew Kurtz was honored on his 87th birthday at the 4-H grounds at Armour on August 9. Susan Rokusek and Kevin Beehler were married at Scotland, July 31. The annual 4-H barbecue at Armour served 750 people during 4-H Achievement Days. Tamara Gunnare and Keith Jons exchanged wedding vows at Hope Lutheran Church in Delmont on July 18. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Schwaderer bought the Delmont Lumber Company from Gilbert Geidel, who has run it since 1969. Gary Roth and Carol Homolka are engaged to wed in September. September-- Lloyd Ledeboer appointed to FmHA Committee for a term of three years. First football game is with Fairfax at home. The enrollment for the Delmont school is 130. A gain of three over the past school year. A foreign exchange student form Japan is staying with the Paul Fink family. Funeral services were held for Marie Stevens, 81, on Saturday, September 5 at Zion Lutheran Church. She is survived by two daughters. Dan Horner purchased the Rudy Wegehaupt building. Bill Semmler moved to the east end of Main. Horner will begin a new business in Delmont of office equipment. Three murdered at Mt. Vernon farm of gun shots, a mother and her two sons. Girls take first basketball victory over Geddes, 50-43. October-- Armour Hospital will have open house to display their new x-ray equipment. Delmont wins their homecoming game with Bonesteel Tigers 38-0. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Schwaderer, new owners of the Delmont Lumber Company, will have open house. Funeral services were held at Mitchell for Magdalene Wegehaupt, 90. She is survived by her twin sister Martha. Carol Homolka and Gary Roth were united in marriage at Dante, September 26. Gary is employed at the Blue Bird Locker. Alfred Kaufman died at Billings, Mont. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaufman, formerly of Delmont. John Grosz, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Grosz, joins the National Guard. LeRoy Weisser rolls a 266 game at the Delmont Inn. He recorded a three game series total of 624. November-- World War I veterans held a reunion at Wagner, 28 from this area attended. Mrs. Anna Hieb won a drawing from a major appliance at the State Fair in Huron. Archie Schmiedt, 56, died at Los Angeles, Calif. Twin sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reinfeld of Wagner. Horner Office Equipment is open for business servicing office equipment. Connie Heinrich and Harley Wubben of Spencer are engaged to wed in June 1982. Funeral services were held at Mitchell for Terry Fuerniss, 32, on November 18. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. December-- In Delmont 7-8 inches of snow was reported in the first snowstorm since November 1979. Community Club will sponsor ham drawing for Christmas. Funeral services were held December 7 for Emelia Peters, 77, at Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Art Schuh were honored on their 50th anniversary at the Legion Hall. Funeral services were held at Armour for Arnold Semmler, 71. Survivors include four daughters and two sons. Bertha Teske died at Scottsdale, Ariz. on December 25. Funeral to be held in Delmont. Funeral services were held at Oceanside, Calif. on December 16 for Fred Batterman, 71. CHRONOLOGY--1982 January-- Funeral services held at Hope Lutheran Church for Mrs. Bertha Teske 84, December 30. She died at a Scottsdale, Ariz. hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Geidel left for Texas to spend a couple of months. Louie Bogenhagen will be hosted by the Delmont Fire Department for serving 50 years as a fireman on January 17. Scott Redd studies Jazz and Rock at D.W.U. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Stolz of Lodi, Calif. were here to attend the funeral of her mother, Katharina Permann, 78 at Tripp. Louis Bogenhagen was honored by 250 area residents who paid tribute to Louie. Snow storm hits area over weekend, snow, blizzard conditions, third weekend in a row with strong winds and blowing snow. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haag had company on January 18 for their 61st anniversary. Eddie Weber suffered two mild heart attacks, and is home after a hospital stay. February-- Jill Marie, born to Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hanten, January 25, was the first baby born in 1982 at Douglas County Memorial Hospital. Scott Peters named "player" of the week against Avon and Andes Central. District 26 Tourney will be held at Armour, Delmont and Fairfax will play the second game in the evening. Emelia Rothenberger, 96, died at Pierre, January 20. Funeral services held January 29 for Alma Freier, 75 at Hope Lutheran. Kelly Williams engaged to wed Michael Fugan, both of Nebraska on April 16th. A refrigerated tree storage shed has been built at the county highway building. Aerobic dance classes being held in Delmont, Becky Moos of Armour is teaching the classes. Peggy Fuerniss, an 8th grade student won the local spelling contest, she will go to Sioux Falls, April third to compete in the 21st annual contest. March-- The sausage supper was a big success, over 1,500 attended, this was the biggest ever. World Day of Prayer held March 5 at Hope Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Goehring honored on their 60th anniversary, hosted by their three children and grandchildren. Sandra Jerke Lang and Larry Chavanu, both of Columbus, Neb., were married February 23. Mrs. Margaret Schultz, 80, died at Parkston suddenly March Fire Department called to the Curt Green home to extinguish a chimney fire. Annual choral festival to be held in Delmont, March 19, with several band directors from neighboring towns. Scott Peters and Mark Wenzel win honorable mention to the All Conference Basketball Team. Alvin Joachim 76, died at Agar March 10, he was formerly from Delmont. April-- City election will be held April 13, two are filing for one position in Ward One, they are Vern Goehring and Allen Brakke. Minnie Horst celebrated her 80th birthday in the home of her daughter, Wilma. Connie Heinrich and Harley Wubben were united in marriage at Mitchell, March 5. Susan Peters and Bryan Bietz are engaged to wed, a June wedding is planned. Lori Gunnare is engaged to Douglas Olivier, a June 12 wedding is planned. Mrs. Lydia Brosz of Tripp passed away April 4. She was the mother of Milton and Edgar Brosz. She was 90 years old. Easter egg hunt postponed on account of snow on the ground, it is rescheduled for the following week. Funeral services held at Armour for Agnes Sundahl, 73, April Ida Fode celebrates 95th birthday at her home, friends and relatives were in attendance. Vern Goehring wins city election by 35 votes from Brakke. Mrs. Marlene Frey purchases the residence of the late Alma Freier. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Durkee honored on their 50th wedding anniversary April 16th. Funeral services held in Dehmont for Ernestine Beck 77, from Salem on April 12. Delmont bowlers hold annual banquet in the Delmont Inn. Mike Grosz topped the field to grab first place honors at Thunder Valley Dragways Race at Marion, SD. Funeral services held April 22 for Gothilf Albrecht 72, at Hope Lutheran Church. May-- Carey Buhler graduates from USD School of Medicine at Vermillion. In July he will be on internal medicine, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Ia. Lt. Donald Kahler 45, of Vermillion died April 19 in the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. Final rites for Robert Grade 79, at Hope Lutheran Church, May 10. Wayne Bietz is the Region 7 Champ in the discus at 134'9". Girl Scouts hosted a mother-daughter banquet May 7 at Legion Hall. Fifteen seniors graduated from Delmont High School May 23. Wayne Bietz wins 4th in the discus at State Track Meet at Brandon. Heavy rains damage roads and crops, 10 inches of rain fell northeast of Delmont on Thursday, May 20. Curtis Henthorne enlists in U.S. Air Force. June-- Funeral services held at Seattle, Wash. for Kathryn Wacker, 90. Ronda Ehresmann, recipient of a four year Air Force R.O.T.C. Engineering Scholarship, will be attending South Dakota State University. Bruce Fauth accepted at West Point Military Academy. Funeral services held at Zion Lutheran for Mrs. Minnie Schaefer nee Wieting. Larry Vavruska and Ron Ehresmann win in school election, the incumbents were Jerauld Heinert and Wayne Fauth. Howard and Verna Carpenter observe Golden Anniversary with a dinner given by their children and grandchildren. July-- Greg Adel graduated June 19 from the University of Calif., Berkeley College of Engineering with a degree of Doctorate. Wayne Weisser attended Boys State, there were 577 Boys Staters. Susan Peters and Bryan Beitz were united in marriage, June 5 at Zion Lutheran and will make their home at Gillette, Wyo. Bruce Fauth was sworn in at West Point on July 1st. Ed Beck and Norb Wenzel were honored on Sports Day 25th anniversary they each received a plaque being on the Board of Directors. Sally Fideler and Kerry Harrington exchanged wedding vows June 26 at Parkston Catholic Church. Delmont will host School District #5 baseball tournament through July to August 8. Angle Bentz exchanged wedding vows with Tracy Jordan at Zion Lutheran Church, July 2. Funeral services held at Orlando, Fla. for Harry Goehring, 56. Russell Stoebner engaged to wed Janice Poppen of Sioux Falls, an August wedding is planned. Mel Semmlers at Armour are hosts to a Japanese youth, Miho Chida, from July 27 through August 15. August-- JoEllen Lagg is receiving technical training in the inventory management career at Lowry AFB, Colorado. Marianne Thompson and George Allen married at Longview, Wash. She is a granddaugther of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schuh. Mr. and Mrs. Don Weber celebrate 50th anniversary at Delmont Legion Hall. Delmont Baseball team advanced to the State Tournament by winning 7-5 with Lake Andes. Delmont American Legion baseball team wins over Wagner 11-1, taking second in the Legion Tourney. Katie Bitterman honored on 80th birthday on Sunday, August 15 at U.C.C. basement. Gertie Rock celebrated her 91st birthday at her home with a few friends and relatives attending. Funeral services were held August 16 for Robert Haag, 88, at Zion Lutheran Church. Todd Grosz enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program. He will leave after graduation in June of 1983. Gaylord Goehring is engaged to Gall Spruill. They are both teaching at Woodstock Christian International school in India. September-- Delmont Firemen win first at Chili Cookoff, August 14 at Aberdeen, they received the trophy, which is a traveling trophy. Funeral services held for Erwin Ziebart, 65 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, August 24. The Wildcat girls win opening games with Scotland 38-30. Armour Hospital held open house for their 25th anniversary. Baier-Will family reunion held August 29 at Parkston. Wildcats football team wins opening game with Fairfax 18-14. Laurie Fuerniss and Brad Ehresmann delegates in State Senate Competition. Funeral services held September 8 for Emil "Pete" Grosz, 66, at Hope Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kurtz honored on 25th wedding anniversary by their four children. Brad Lagg named Ace of the Week by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for his effort in the Fairfax game. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hardyk celebrated their 60th anniversary at Mt. View, Calif. at the home of their son. Funeral services held for Rev. Carl Fried, 75, at Bensenville, Ill. He was a former U.C.C. pastor of Bethany. Ronda Ehresmann earns Air Force R.O.T.C. scholarship at S.D.S.U. Delmont School band wins first marching at Huron College. Rueben Stolz, 61, of Lodi, Calif., died suddenly at Wagner, S.D. on September 6. The funeral was held in California. October-- The Homecoming King and Queen were Kathy Varvuska and Brad Ehresmann. Cheerleaders attend U.S.D. clinic at Vermillion. Tyson Goehring was baptized at the U.C.C. on September 26. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Goehring. All State Chorus to be held at Rapid City. The Delmont students that are to go are Ronald Flakus, Bradley Ehresmann, Laurie Fuerniss and Michelle Peters. Funeral services held at Armour for Howard Jones, 67, a former Delmont resident. First snow storm of the season came early, Tuesday, October 19th. Colonial Manors has open house, October 31 for 15 years of service. They have 45 residents. Lena Peters went to Calif., October 25 where she will spend the winter with her children. David Fauth, candidate for Japan-United States Scholarship, November-- Funeral services held at Milesville, S.D. for Hubert Bierwagen, 60. Mrs. Novaock, new librarian at Delmont High School, is from Bow Valley, Neb. Two sophomores, Ron Flakus and Garrett Fuerniss. Score in the top 10% in Consumer Math Division. Final rites held at Sioux City for Mrs. Ray Goehring, 77. Erenest Kosock, 80, died at Scottsdale, Ariz. on November 10. He is a former Delmont resident. The Delmont girls basketball team finished the season 9-12 and 4th in District 26. Funeral services held for Julius Williams, November 24 at Hand-Hasson Funeral Home. He died in Lynwood, Calif. At 63 years of age. Delmont Fire Department held their third annual Masquerade Ball on October 30. December-- Wayne Weisser, a senior at Delmont School, enlists in U.S. Air Force. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Geidel were in an auto accident near Granite, Okla. Lydia was hospitalized. Etna Doyle, who has been residing at Sioux Falls, moved to Salem, S.D. to make her home near her daughter, Sharon. Free movie and Santa sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary for the children at a Christmas party. Shona Permann, a 6th grade student, qualified for the State Hoop Shoot meet. CHRONOLOGY--1983 January-- Final rites held at Mitchell for Bertha Sowl, 77, a former Delmont resident. Funeral services were held at Mitchell for 65 year old Arthur (Joe) Robbennolt. A new water tank was put into operation six miles southwest of Corsica. The tank holds a 100,000 gallon capacity. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Goehring, Mrs. Jeanette Fuchs, Mrs. Shirley Stach and Merlin Goehring returned home from their trip to India where they visited Gaylord Goehring and his bride Gail. Funeral services were held at Tripp for Otto Uttecht 77, a former Delmont resident. Gaylord Goehring and Gall Spruill were married in India October 28. They are teachers at a Christian school. February-- Delmont High School cheerleaders attended the State Cheerleading Tournament at Huron High School gym January 22. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brosz were honored on their 55th anniversary with a dinner by their children. Gertie Kock suffered a broken hip in her home January 24. John Holton Jr. was honored on his 80th birthday. Funeral services were held January 22 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church for Mrs. Andrew Kurtz, 89. Wayne Weisser and Jay Wunder were picked for team captains for the 1982-83 boys basketball season. Rev. Jean Rosewall of Ipswich, S.D. is the new minister of the Bethany U.C.C. in Delmont. Kathy Vavruska was selected as the 1983 National Guard Queen at Parkston. Alissa Denke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Denke, was the first 1983 baby born at Douglas County Hospital at Armour. Vince Spease and Amy Putnam, both of Armour, are engaged to wed. A March 26 wedding is planned. Gile and Liz Kornder celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dance at the Legion Hall, February 13th. Final rites were held for Mrs. Salme Peters 87, at Zion Lutheran Church on February 7. Rev. Landgrebe 62, died at Sioux Falls on February 18. He was pastor of Hope Lutheran Church the past two years. Steve Peters and Carolyn Shelman are engaged to wed on May 21. March-- Kim Grosz and Mark Wenzel were chosen as Girls and Boys Staters for 1983. Alternates are Lori Goehring and Rob Wunder. Kristi Wenzel wins spelling contest, an 8th grader in Delmont school. Rev. Landgrebe, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church died. The funeral was held at Sioux Falls, February 21. He was 62 years of age. Todd Christensen was hired as the new police officer. He is from Gregory. George Whiting, formerly of Delmont, died at the V.A. Hospital in Sioux Falls. He had been residing at Gregory. Funeral services were held March 21 for Mrs. Anna Goehring 87, at U.C.C. Mark Wenzel and Mike Grosz were named all conference basketball team for D.H.S. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Emma Winter, 94, March 23 at Hope Lutheran Church. April-- Rev. Rosewall was installed as pastor of the Delmont-Tripp United Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at Greenland, Wash. for Gremmert 86, on March 26. Funeral services were held April 2 at U.C.C. for Gus Goehring, 90. He died at Colonial Manor in Armour. Delmont Community Club had its annual banquet. New officers are Reuben Jerke. treasurer; Lotar Goehring, vice-president; and Louise Grosz, secretary. Kristi Wenzel and Arlene Bartunek were the two that were confirmed Sunday, April 10 at Zion Lutheran. Hugh Peters of Mobridge, 27, died April 5. He was a son of Don Peters, formerly of Delmont. Mike Grosz, son of Terry and Rosie Grosz, enrolled at Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. Niel Anderson was elected to the city council for a two year term. He defeated Terry Grosz, the incumbent. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fauth and family visited Cadet Bruce Fauth at the U.S. Military Academy in New York. Ed Lang concluded 35 years at R.E.A. working as manager at Armour. Kenneth Wieting and Barbara Leftwich were married in St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services were held April 21 for Hugo Wegehaupt, 68. He died at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. May-- Terry Grosz, loser in the Delmont city election, filed suit against the city, claiming the election was not valid. A court hearing will be held in Armour. Francine Peters is engaged to Kenneth Kocmick. A July wedding is planned. Funeral services were held for Joe Lehrkamp, 91. April 25 at Zion Lutheran Church. The 1983 track team captains for D.H.S. were Michelle Peters and Mark Wenzel. Pam Frey was awarded the SDSU F.O. Butler Talent scholarships for the 1983-84 school year. Julie Baier and Maurice Hartman are engaged to wed in September. Maurice is employed at the Delmont Coop. Eleven seniors graduated from D.H.S. on May 22. Dedication of the new electronic scoreboard was held Sunday, May 29 at Delmont Ball Park in memory of Edwin Beck. Zion Lutheran Church marked its 70th anniversary. Funeral services were held at Austin Minn. for Ralph Verzani, 76. He was formerly from Delmont. June-- N. C. Wenzel received a 40 year plaque of his 40 year career in banking. Funeral rites were held at California for Anna Wegehaupt, 95. She was a former Delmont resident. Funeral services were held at California for a former Delmont resident, Theodore Kindt, 72. Karen Fink graduated from Mount Marry at Yankton. She is employed at Lewiston, Idaho. Frieda Kahler of Vermillion was honored on her 70th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reinfeld were honored on their 35th wedding anniversary June 12 at their home. Albert Bierwagen died at Valporaiso, Ind. He was formerly from Delmont. Ervin Bietz and May Gunnare were elected to the school board for three year terms. Mr. John Kindopp 64, died at Lebanon, Ore. Funeral services were held at Milton-Freewater, Ore. For Howard Vogel, 69. He formerly lived in the Delmont area. July- Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Goehring returned home from India where they have been teaching. Kerry and Sally Harrington purchased the home of Katie Bitterman. The Goehring reunion was held al Wessington, Sunday, July 10. Wayne Bietz and Jackie Reiner of Tripp are engaged to wed in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Gunnare were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary, July 3, in the home of Gordon and Judy Wunder at Armour. Funeral services were held for Anna Koth, 85, July 19 at Tripp. She is survived by two sons and four daughters. Mary Williams and Steve Fuchs of Wagner are engaged. The wedding will be September 10. August-- Gene Harrington and Hans Beehler won second at the District Chili Cook-off at Watertown. Orville Sherman was honored with a plaque for his 25 years service on the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department. Gregory Adel was named to the Outstanding Young Men of America, He is at Blacksburg, Va. Rev. and Mrs. Bauman and girls moved to Madison, Rev. having served four years as pastor for Zion and St. Paul's Lutheran. Carla Sterk of Platte and Kelly Weisser were united in marriage June 25. Final rites for Arben Permann 45, were held on July 23 at U.C.C. Delmont Indees fell to Alexandria in the title game 9-8. Lisa Gau and Scott Redd are engaged to wed. Wayne Weisser enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He left July 25 for Lackland Air Base, San Antonio, Texas. Alpena knocks out Delmont Indees from State Tourney, 5-2. Norb Wenzel won the Corsica Golf Tourney. The 4-H barbecue had a crowd of about 900 persons. September-- The Delmont School opened August 22 with 113 students. Elizabeth Lehrkamp and Henry Kiepke were married September 1. They will make their home in Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Eisenbraun celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Scotland. Funeral services were held September 7 for William Jones, 67. Ruben and Cardelia Meyer farm sale south of Delmont was held September 16. Donna Hieb and Rob Wunder were elected for queen and king for Homecoming. Elsie Jensen is the new administrator of the Colonial Manors at Armour, replacing Bruce Glanzer. The Wildcats won the Homecoming game shutting out Santee, 58-0. October-- A.A.L. Branch of Zion Lutheran Church presented bleachers to the City of Delmont. Kelly Permann was named student of the month of September. He is a freshman. Emil Hahn has a household auction in Delmont on October 8. Perry Fuerniss designed the '83 Hobo T-shirt at SDSU Brookings for their annual Hobo Day. Kim Grosz was selected at the D.A.R. award winner for 1983. Twin girls were born October 12 to Donavan and Nya Goehring, Lindsey and Lacey. November-- Rob Wunder was named "Ace" of the week by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Mike Redd opened an auto body shop at Grosz Construction. Clara Weisser held a real estate and household auction Saturday, November 5. Delmont school hosted an open house for five days in observance of National Book week. Donna Juffer and Ron Williams were married at Madison, September 17. Kim Vavruska was named "Ace" of the week for her efforts against Menno. Edgar and Lotar Goehring have served 79 years in 4-H. Edgar was honored with an award for 40 years service. Lotar will be honored next year. Funeral rites were held at Mitchell for Paul Triebwasser, 71. He was formerly from Delmont. Cheryi Kurtz received her cap as a nursing student at Vermillion. Airman Wayne Weisser completed his basic training at Lackland A.F.B. Texas. The Wildcats entered a tourney on November 17 with Platte outscoring Delmont 47-36. Mark Wenzel was named the school top Century III leader and is eligible to compete for one of two $1,500 scholarships. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Beehler celebrated their 30th anniversary at the Delmont Inn, November 18. December-- The Plainsmen Inn opened its dining room and entertainment area. Delmont has 13 fire-free months. A weekend blizzard dumped 11 inches of snow. The Delmont Wildcats opened their 1983-84 season with a victory over Mt. Vernon by a score of 61-48. Debby Schelske was interviewed on KSFY - TV at Mitchell during the half of the girls championship game. Bertil Gunnare 68, died November 22. His home was at Alcester, S.D. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Doris (Elmer) Welk, 59, of Midwest, Okla. at Hope Lutheran. Burial was in Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Donna Hieb crowned Miss Snow Queen at Tripp, December 10. Michelle Peters winner of Miss Congeniality. Floy Stevens, 91, funeral held December 10 at Methodist Church. Junior class play rescheduled due to bad weather. Forty hams given away by Delmont Commercial Club. Snow caused roof to collapse at Jan Grosz' residence. CHRONOLOGY--1984 January-- Leo Carda retires as custodian at Courthouse in Armour after 33 years of service. Albert Goehring funeral held December 26 at U.C.C., he was 88 years old. William Buhler, 91, died December 30 at Luverne, Minn. He leaves to mourn his wife, Ruth and two sons. The Ben Lagge family moved to Plankinton. Ben will be employed with the Aurora County Highway Department. Kimberly Grosz accepted at Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. She will enroll in the Computer Science Program. Mrs. Hattie Weber, 74, funeral held January 10 at United Methodist Church in Delmont burial in Armour. Augustana's admissions counselor of Augustana College, Sioux Falls, will be at the Delmont High School February 8. February-- Beehler General Repair Shop held an open house for being in business 25 years. Funeral services were held at Mitchell for former Delmont resident, Ivan Stolz age 56. Herman Batterman, 77, died February 3 at his home at rural Utica. He was formerly of Delmont. Wildcats finish fourth in the Geddes Tournament. They were defeated by Geddes in the first game 47-33. Delmont firemen held their 15th annual sausage supper February 26. White Lake cheerleader injured at Delmont gym while playing basketball. March-- Wagner wins first in the 7th and 8th grade tournament game at Delmont. Delmont placed second in the tourney. Delmont youngsters will be fingerprinted at the Delmont School. Funeral services were held at Tripp for Lydia Schnabel, 92, February 20. Ron Flakus serves as House page for the S.D. Legislature January 26 through February 10. Mrs. Maria Schuh honored on her 95th birthday at Mitchell. Douglas County Memorial Hospital has new cardiac monitoring system. Naomi Grosz, daughter of John and Sandra Grosz, was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church March 11. Final rites for Herman Pietz, 77, held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on March 10. Mrs. Catherine Ewing, 85, died at Phoenix, Ariz. The funeral was held March 16 at Hand Funeral Chapel, Delmont. Lori Babcock and Bill Larson married February 15 at Lincoln, Neb. Kathy Vavruska was capped as Licensed Practical Nursing student at Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute. Ruben Isaak died at Burlington Co. He was 73. Funeral services were held at Delmont Methodist Church March 24 for Winnifred Robbennolt 90. Survivors include one brother, Ray and a sister, Hannah. April-- Dr. Tom Stone, Dean of Springfield University, speaks at Community Club banquet. Delmont Centennial has been set for June 13, 14 and 15, 1986. Zions win first in State Dartball event at Aberdeen. Adeline (Schuh) Feterl, 62, died at Salem, SD. The funeral was held April 5th. Gib Kornder re-elected City Mayor of Delmont on April 10. Harold and Irene Gjoraas honored on their 10th wedding anniversary. May-- Seniors to present class play-a three act comedy "Busybody." Mr. Sundling is the director. Rozelle Anderson accepted at Stenotype Institute in Sioux Falls. Elda Roth died at Oklahoma City, Okla. The funeral was held at Parkston on Wednesday, May 9. Congressman Tom Daschle was commencement speaker at Delmont High School on May 20. Ten seniors graduated from Delmont High and ten 8th graders. Gertrude Jordt, 86, died. She was married to John Jordt and they formerly lived in the Delmont area. Kim Vavruska placed sixth at the state track meet in the discus with a distance of 96-10". June-- Lori Goehring was awarded a $1,000 Hatterscheidt Foundation Educational Scholarship. Michelle Peters selected Girls State Governor candidate. Brittany Ann Gunnare, daughter of Dick and Mae, was baptized. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Goehring. Leona Wegehaupt retires after 23 years as Record Manager. Jacqueline Reiner and Wayne Bietz exchanged vows at Hope Lutheran. Mike Thury wins school board election. Funeral services for Dan Schuh, 75, were held on June 18 at Hope Lutheran. July-- Douglas County declared disaster area by Gov. Janklow. Sixteen Delmont youth participate in Bicycle Safety Day. AAL Branch 1000 sponsors benefit for Jaymie Goehring. Zion and St. Paul Lutheran Churches hold installation services for Rev. Daryl Rothchild. Rev. Rothchild installed at Zion-St. Paul's Lutheran Churches. Kathy Vavruska graduates from LAVTI. Bill and Irene Grosz celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. David Fauth attended Merchant Marine Academy. Jesse Kaufman accepted at National College in Rapid City. August-- Funeral services held for Anna Hieb, 80, at Bethany U.C.C. Rev. Fett installed at St. Peters and Our Savior Lutheran churches. Tanya Mitchell wins first in the YMCA basketball camp shooting contest. Delmont Indees win State Tournament Berth. Cindy Schwaderer and Mark Hollmann announce engagement. Hans Beehler and Gene Harrington win traveling trophy for third year in State Chili Cookoff as "Best Overall Firemen's Chili," entitling Delmont to keep the trophy. School opens August 20 at 8:30 a.m. Delmont Indees finish season with 19-8 record. Helen Gunnare honored for having seven nephews on Delmont Indees Baseball team. N. C. Wenzel finished second in Corsica Lions Golf Tournament. Donna Hieb is trophy winner in S.D. Miss T.E.E.N. Pageant. Merrill Fink completes U.S. Air Force ROTC field training encampment at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. September-- Wendy Fauth and Jack Hieb perform at Honors Choir. First State Bank at Armour and Delmont Branch are sold to Lauren Lewis of Sioux Falls and his two sons, Allen of Yankton and Paul of Palm Desert, Calif. Record and Rocket switch to new size-new format-Standard Avertising Unit. Open house held September 2 for Fred Fink's 80th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Semmler honored on their 50th wedding anniversary. First annual Fall Festival held at Delmont on 22nd. Delmont Band places first at PowWow Days at Huron in Class C and second highest overall rating for street marching. First snow of season on September 25. October- Kim Vavruska and Garrett Fuerniss attend Economics Seminar. Lady Wildcats capture first place in Avon Invitational Tournament. Jack Hieb placed 4th at Region Cross-Country Meet to qualify him for the State Meet. Kim Vavruska named Player of the Week by Daily Republic's sports staff. Michelle Peters and Garrett Fuerniss crowned DHS's Homecoming royalty. November-- Young Wildcats win first place trophy in Avon Jr. High Tournament Kristi Wenzel places in the top 10% in the Jamestown College Math Contest. Michelle Peters named Miss S.D. Teen - USA for South Central Region. Dr. Narendra and Pratima Wanderekar of Bombay, India visit Edgar and Evelyn Goehring. Jack Hieb places 19th of 107 at the State Cross Country Meet in Huron. Kim Vavruska' named "Ace of the Week" for the fifth time this season by sports writers from The Argus Leader in Sioux Falls. Kathy Vavruska takes nursing oath at USD. Erhard Welk honored on 92nd birthday. December-- Delmont opens lending library in back room of Record office. Rhonda Ehresmann engaged to Kelly Kantock. Marvin Larson wins runoff water election. N. C. Wenzel honored at open house for 42 years of service to First State Bank and community. Michelle Peters named Tripp Snow Queen. Tammy Batterman named local DAR representative. CHRONOLOGY--1985 January-- Scott Redd, assistant coach for college basketball team at DWU of Mitchell. Fire destroys Delmont Inn early Tuesday morning, January 8, caused by a defective light fixture in a basement closet. Todd Gross makes winning free throw with no time on clock to earn spot in Argus Leaders Ace of Week column. While cleaning up the debris from the Delmont Inn, a backhoe, owned by Alvin's Digger Service of Corsica, went into a hole, landing on its side. February-- About 200 people at school gym to listen to area legislators explain Gov. Janklow's education proposals. Garrett Fuerniss named "Ace of the Week" by Argus Leader for 30 points and 12 rebounds at Marty game. About 40 persons from Delmont area attend farm rally in Pierre. Junior High "Cats" capture first place in Delmont Invitational Tournament. Don and Mary Grosz and family named finalists in the Great American Family awards. March-- Dave Bitterman named "Ace of Week" after scoring 15 points and getting 21 rebounds against Lake Andes. Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Statler become parents of baby boy on 17th. Jack Hieb participated in a local Road Race in Mitchell. He finished third behind two college runners. No city election this year as all incumbents filed petitions without opposition. Delmont School District awarded the Special Education Gold Seal of Compliance for second year. April-- The LYF group from St. Paul and Zion Lutheran Churches entered three teams at the Mitchell Circuit Bible Bowl. They placed 1st, 2nd and 4th out of 15 teams. 1st and 2nd went to District Bible Bowl where they placed 2nd and 3rd of 16. Ida Fode celebrates 98th birthday. Delmont Inn ready for shingling. Marvin and Mabel Larson honored on 50th wedding anniversary. Jack Hieb named to Ft. Randall All-Conference team. Mr. and Mrs. Les Gunnare are parents of a baby girl, Mallary Ann, on April 11. May-- Zion Lutheran Dartball Team of Delmont wins 1st in State Tournament. Rev. William Ellis to serve United Methodist Churches in Delmont and Wagner beginning June 15. Billy Bietz and Darold Bitterman honored on confirmation from Hope Lutheran Church. Tonya Fink wins first in South Dakota Reading Council Contest. Delmont Centennial hosts Mothers' Day Dinner. Vern Larson speaks at DHS graduation. Eight students graduate. Five DHS track team members qualify for State Track Meet. Robin Kurtz and Richard Hanson exchange vows at Hope Lutheran Church on April 27. June-- Community Bible School classes were held June 3-7 with children from Hope Lutheran, Bethany United Church of Christ and Delmont United Methodist Church participating. Rim Vavruska signs with DWU to play basketball and volleyball and participate in track. Ronda Ehresmann and Kelly Kantack married June 1. Jerry Plihal found dead in his home of multiple stab wounds. Jan Grosz and Robert Fink win in School Board election. Delmont Inn reopens June 30. Funeral services held for Hazel Andachter. July-- Tony Goehring and Brian Heinert attend SD YBA. Mark Berg elected one of eleven national vice presidents of the U.S. Jaycees. Bill and Min Serr were honored with open house on 50th wedding anniversary. Tammy Kraft and Sheri Peters attend Honors Choir at USD. Funeral services held on July 23 for Etna Doyle, 72. Delmont Inn holds Grand Opening on July 26. August-- Funeral services held on July 30 for Russ Lehman, Delmont Postmaster since 1979. Terri Batterman attends second annual S.D. Governor's Camp for Gifted at USD. Five hundred eighty-five Delmont graduates reunited on August 3 and celebrated at a banquet supper and street dance. Junior Legion Baseball Team wins berth in State Tournament. Delmont to host Japanese student, Miyuka Tsukuda. She will stay at the Loren Matson home. Delmont Inn ladies softball team wins league with 15-1 record. Mr. and Mrs. Brad Lagg are parents of a baby girl, Sara Jean. Funeral services were held on August 19 for Harold Gunnare. Delmont Indees reach semi-finals in State Baseball Tournament - Win Sportsmanship Award. September-- Verla Lehman receives posthumous service award honoring Russ for 23 years of commendable federal service. Funeral services held August 27 for Emanuel Hoffman, 76. The second Annual Fall Fest was held September 14. Building permit granted to Gary Roth for construction of a new home. Community blood drive held September 24 at the Delmont Fire Hall. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fink, a son, Jordan Jeremy. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Weber, a son, Jordan Carl. Brian Heinert and Berta Mitchell crowned Homecoming King and Queen of DHS. September 26, 1985, proclaimed "Lena Peters Day" by Governor William Janklow. Wade Bietz and Brian Heinert named "Aces of the Week" by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. October-- Peggy Fuerniss and David Bitterman to attend the 24th Annual Economics Seminar for Young Adults. Wade Bietz named "Player of the Week" by the Daily Republic Sports Staff for performance at Crazy Horse. Brian Heinert named "Ace of the Week" by Daily Republic for his defensive play against Bonesteel-Fairfax. Les Gunnare and Jan Mitchell end up on top at close of Tri-Del golf league play. Tammy Kraft, Sheri Peters, Alan Hieb and Wade Bietz chosen to participate in the All-State Chorus. Sheri Peters, Wynell Bietz, Kelly Perman and Wade Bietz all named "Aces of the Week" by Daily Republic sportswriters. Tonia Batterman and Miyuka Tsukuda place in top 10% of grade divisions in Math contest. November-- Delmont Wildcats Football team finishes season with 6-2 record-best record in twelve years. Graveside services for Aaron Dean Rothchild, infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Daryl Rothchild. Funeral services held on October 28 for Bill Grosz, 72. Terry Sherman married in Omaha, November 9. Erhardt Welk celebrates his 93rd birthday at Good Samaritan Home in Tripp. School Board votes 3-2 to work out a football co-op with Tripp. December-- Louis Ashker and Kurt Novaock arrested in Wayne, Neb., for murder of Jerry Plihal. Brian Heinert accepted at Augustana College, Sioux Falls. Miyuki Tsukuda earns $600 scholarship to Jamestown College by placing seventh out of 850 students in math contest. Darla Bierwagen weds Robert Stahl October 12. The girls basketball team ended the season with an 11-10 record. The Jr. Varsity ended with 12-5.