SEEKING INFORMATION

     HELP! 

     Yes, there are times when Korner viewers ask for help from the Kornerman and our audience. We've had two such requests recently.

     Marcia Bohlen Silha wrote from Austin, TX. "I remember listening to you 4 years. I hope you remember Karen, BHS-57, and Marcia Bohlen, BHS-61. Unfortunately, Karen passed away in 2020. It must have been fun 4 U! You were the best as far as we were concerned! I would really like it if U could look at the archives of the Boone News Republican and find something about my dad, Joe Bohlen, and Bohlen Real Estate and Insurance Agency. I know that John Nerem took over after dad retired, but I would really like to see something about my dad. If U can't find anything, that's O.K.! I just thought I'd give this a try."

     Then there was nice call from Judith Otte of the Tama, FL area. Her dad, Walter Sellers, was a Boone High School 1938 graduate who passed away in 1956. Her mother died five years ago. 

     Walt Sellers came from a large family of five sisters and four brothers and Judith is related to some of the Atherton's. Betty Anderson Atherton, BHS-40, is an aunt of Judith's, while Bob Atherton, BHS-65, now of Denver, and Rick Atherton, BHS-70, now of Spencer, are cousins.

     Betty Atherton is a sister of Judith's mother and now is a good opportunity to wish Betty the best. She still lives in Boone and is approaching her 100th birthday.

     Judith is seeking information on her dad and, primarily, his ball playing. She said she thought he played out of Ogden on a Union Township team that won a tournament. A team picture has been lost and Judith said she thinks there was a pitcher on that team by the name of Diddy.

    The 1938 BHS Scrollette, as it was called in those days, lists Walter Sellers as a senior who participated in the men's glee club, was a football manager and played all three years of intramural sports. Apparently his ball playing was well  known because another of his interests was listed simply as "kittenball" but the Scrollette doesn't indicate BHS had such a team. 

     EDITOR'S NOTE: As mentioned, the Kornerman, via the Korner, has a couple challenges. I've replied to both parties, telling them we were certainly willing to make note of their desires for information but could not assure them of great success. They were also told that any possible progress toward that would not appear quickly.

     The Kornerman admits that I'm just not able to be as active as I used to be.  I don't know if the current News Republican has retained old archive material or not and the library may have such but it would be a stretch to think the Kornerman could make trips there and spend hours looking for the needed material as I was used to those many years ago. Eighty plus years have come way too soon because I really did enjoy researching various subjects like those that have been posed.

     Perhaps there is some help available out there in Kornerland. If any viewers could add anything to what we have indicated, I and, more importantly, Marcia and Judith would be most appreciative.

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    From all the humorous material the Kornerman receives, here were a couple of the best from this week.

    A picture showed young students with camera in hand "exploring" ancient ruins.......an outdoor telephone booth.

    Then, "I'll never forget he look on the cashier's face when she scanned the bird seed and I asked, "how long does it take for the birds to grow once I plant them""

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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS:

     Hans Goeppinger, 81, Boone. BHS-58.

     Russell Rysavy, 73, Boone. Came from Nebraska to Boone to work at the DOT for 41 years before retirement in 2010. Married Rosalie Kingsbury in 1970. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie, of Boone, two daughters, Rashele Johnson of Stratford and Rona Crook of Boone, a son, a brother and two sister.

    David William Kramme, 71, Stratford. Formerly of Rockwell City. DM EastHS, Grandview Junior College, Central College and a BA from Iowa State University. Married Sandra Kay Wallace in 1973 and she passed in 2003. The couple had moved to Rockwell City in 1982 and David worked for the Department of Corrections there. Married Connie Owenson in 2004. They were married in and resided in Stratford. Survivors include his wife, Connie, of Stratford and two daughters who reside in Boone, Melissa Franks and Heather Patterson.

     Judy Batt, 68, New Port Richey, Fl., Formerly of Boone. Born in Cedar Rapids. After moving to Boone, worked at Cub Foods in Ames for 20 years. Completed her working career at Boone Bank and Trust until her retirement on her 65th birthday. Survivors include her husband, Donald Batt, a former Boone city employee, four adult children including Ronald Steenhoek of Boone, a brother and sister-in-law.

     Shirley Ann Kline Williams, 78, Ogden. Raised primarily in Des Moines. Worked at the Dutch Oven Bakery for 14 years and worked with her daughter and son-in-law as Grand Times Catering for 12 years before retiring in 2019. Survivors include five adult children, including Julie Phipps of Boxholm, Deb Muhlenburg and Ray Williams both of Boone. Also surviving is her special 14-year companion, Arnie Hefte of Boone. 

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