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1944: Lehmann settles family near Magnolia in 1903
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
April 17, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald May 18, 1944. The story of Mrs. Mattie Lehmann of Magnolia continues after her family’s possessions were destroyed in a fire as they arrived in Moscow…
1944: Club Spotlight turns to Mattie Lehmann of Magnolia
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
April 10, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald May 18, 1944. Almost every American can recall the enjoyment and excitement which accompanied Fourth of July celebrations in their youth. To most…
1944: Kienest's story recalls prairie fire
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
April 03, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald May 18, 1944. Jennie Kienast’s story continues with recalling how her father had saved others in a prairie fire while living in Iowa. Meanwhile, he…
1944: Diamond Club turns to Kienast's life story
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
March 27, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald May 18, 1944. “Well, sir, if I had a chance, and a good riding horse, I don’t know but what I’d just as soon go horseback riding right now,” declared…
1944: McDowell continues story at school during 1888 blizzard
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
March 20, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on May, 11 1944. (Jim McDowell continues his story about staying in school as the 1888 blizzard raged outside.) … We all formed a ring around the…
1944: McDowell recalls waiting out blizzard in school
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
March 13, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on May, 11 1944. Did you ever wonder what you would have done if you had been caught away from home during the famous blizzard of 1888? Jim McDowell…
1944: Gunderson story finishes with move to Luverne
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
March 06, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on May 4, 1944. John Gunderson explains coming to American in 1902, making his way to Wisconsin in October and working at a lumber camp. He was…
1944: Gunderson continues Diamond Club Story
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
February 28, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on May 4, 1944. John Gunderson, Luverne, continues his story about his work and marriage in Norway and how he came to emigrate to America. “After…
Diamond Club series includes adventures of John Gunderson in 1870s
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
February 21, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on May 4, 1944. Serving a year with the Norwegian merchant marine is one of the memorable experiences of John Gunderson, Luverne. This week as he…
1944: Christiansen finally settles on farm near Hardwick
February 14, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April 27, 1944. Hans Christiansen continues his story about working with a farmer who never slept. “He’d be getting up in the middle of the night…
1944: Hans Christiansen recalls first job, all he knows 'is farming'
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
February 07, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April 27, 1944. “The first money I ever earned that I could call my own, I got working in an onion patch,” declared Hans Christiansen, Luverne, who…
1944: Curry continues his story in Kanaranzi
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
January 31, 2024
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April 13, 1944. (Harry Curry continues his story.) One time the Curry family never went to town for six weeks, and they still fared well. The…
Ole Skyberg shares adventures from youth
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
December 27, 2023
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 23, 1944. There was adventure aplenty for Ole J. Skyberg, Luverne, during his youth. Unlike most boys born of parents of average means, he…
1944: Lunde remembers cold of past winters in Luverne
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
December 20, 2023
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 16, 1944. Nels Lunde of Luverne continues story about life on the prairie. Cold in House If people would have had the money in those…
1944: Leicher picks up life story with living in Trosky
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
December 06, 2023
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 9, 1944. F.A. Leicher reflects on when a merchant helped get materials to his repair shop in Trosky. “That made me sit down and think.…
1944: Leicher, 13, began work as a wagon maker
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
November 29, 2023
The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 9, 1944. “Every bump has an element for boost if you keep your eyes open, and take it from me, there are plenty of bumps in this world,” said…

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Bits By Betty 18 December 2024

1922: Taxes lower than previous year

County’s November tax settlement under 1931

Bits By Betty 11 December 2024

Luverne and five other schools join new league

Organization to promote better athletic relationship among members and curtail expenditures

Bits By Betty 4 December 2024

Nov. 25, 1932 — Boxing program here next Wednesday night

Nov. 25, 1932 –

Boxing program here next Wednesday night

Bits By Betty 26 November 2024

Red Cross roll call continued one week

Rev. E.C. Teachout, campaign chairman, outlines activities of organization during year

Bits By Betty 20 November 2024

Many save through Herald trade dollars

The special opportunity given Herald subscribers in saving $1.00 a year on their subscription is meeting with a very gratifying response, for many are taking advantage of this opportunity to make a positive saving.

Bits By Betty 13 November 2024

New auto licenses to be ready tomorrow

1932 plates are maroon and gold; penalty for delay begins February 15th; many apply early

Bits By Betty 6 November 2024

1945: Milestone reached by Car, Celestria Werlich

The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older.

Bits By Betty 30 October 2024

1945: Buus recalls changes in medical science

The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older.

Bits By Betty 23 October 2024

1945: Gertzes continue with their life stories

The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older.

Bits By Betty 16 October 2024

1945: Diamond Club celebrates 50th anniversary of Elinor and Henry Gertz

The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older.