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1943: Chores kept Meyer out of school and at home
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
October 18, 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 Feb. 17. “No, I didn’t go to school a great deal,” said Ernest A. Meyer, Luverne, when he was asked if he had had an opportunity to get an…
1944: Rollert finds price of land in Minnesota lower
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
October 11, 2023
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian 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 February 3, 1944. (August Rollert’s story continues of how he arrived in Rock County.) In the fall of 1895,…
1944: Rollert decided U.S. was place for him
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
October 04, 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 February 3, 1944. “It’s not disgraceful to be poor, but it is disgraceful to be dishonest.” That is the opinion of August Rollert, Luverne, who…
1944: A.E. Brown was 'a farmer at heart'
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
September 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 January 20, 1944. (Editor’s Note—Because its content is much the same as “Diamond Club” biographies, the Star Herald this week is devoting the “…
1943: Story continues about Angell
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
September 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 January 13, 1944. The story of A.E. Angell continues from last week. “The family larder had been depleted,” he (Angell) said, “and one night, the…
1943: Angell lived in 'a five-room house'
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
September 13, 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 January 13, 1944. Perhaps one of the most vivid descriptions of a pioneer farm home ever to be printed in this column will be the one that follows…
1943: John Ingelson moves with family to Luverne at age 10
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
September 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 Jan. 6, 1944. Perhaps one of the happiest 10-year-old boys to come to Rock county in 1878 was John P. Ingelson, now a resident of Luverne. When…
1943: Baseball picture prompts remembrance letter of players from Zillah Wilson
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
September 01, 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 Dec. 16, 1943. An old autograph, sent here recently by Leo D. Meany, of Austin, Minn., and mentioned briefly in “Chaff” brought back many memories…
1943: Spease's life history includes 'working steadily'
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
August 15, 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 Dec. 2, 1943. William John Spease, Luverne, now 75, is of the opinion that a man is just as old at 50, or young at 80, and it is the latter goal that…
1943: Fritz continues story about the 'good old days'
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
August 08, 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 Nov. 25, 1943. Continued from last week. Frank Fritz recalls the “Good Old Days.” “Then I went to Hills and became a Norwegian,” he related. “I…
1943: Fritz is one of the best-known Luverne residents
By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
August 01, 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 Nov. 25, 1943. Perhaps one of Luverne’s best known residents is Frank H. Fritz, retired plumber, whose experiences if listed in…

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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.