It's always intriguing when our little old Boone, Iowa hits the national headlines.
Classmate Richard Longworth, BHS-53, tipped the Kornerman off about a recent New York Times article that Jason Horowitz wrote directly from Boone Iowa.
In this day and age, of course, it had to deal with national politics.
We won't print the whole thing but here was the opening: BOONE, Iowa - The first person Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont met when he climbed out of a Dodge Journey here on a recent Saurday morning was Caleb Humphrey. It was for a good reason.
"Senator, this week alone, Caleb made 2,016 calls," a campaign organizer said introducing Mr. Humphrey.
"Oh, my God," Mr. Sanders said, looking genuinely shocked. "Thank you very much for that."
As Mr. Sanders walked into the hall for another packed rally, Mr. Humphrey, a 30-year Army veteran, explained why he had made so many calls urging Iowans to come to the event.
"I haven't felt anything like this in the three years I have been out of the Army," he said of Mr. Sander's unlikely and rising campaign for the Democratic nomination. "I feel a part of something."
The Kornerman says, "we don't like to get engaged in political talk but since this had a Boone mention, nationally, we thought it was "special."
The question that arises is "who is Caleb Humphrey?" We have no hint, from the story, whether this is actually a Boone person, an area person or even an Iowan. It may be someone from "outside" who simply has an interest in this campaign.
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Bits and Pieces: (1) In answer to a recent Korner mention of the old coal mines outside of town, Dean Hoffman, BHS-48, wrote, "the first coal mine in the county was opened in 1866."
(2) Wendell (Spike) Condon, BHS-75, a long time military veteran, is back overseas as a Supervisory Helicopter Flight Instructor/Facility Manager. He wondered, "what happened to the Boone time capsule that was to be dug up this year? I saw it placed in the ground in 1965. With Blair Park now "gone," what happened to it?" The Kornerman replied to Wendell, "I believe that has remained in the "old" location all these years, despite the surrounding activity. And, it will be opened next week during Pufferbilly Days as part of the 150-year community celebration."
(3) Kathleen Wheelock posed this question, "how many people remember the old Rialto Theatre and Cy Fangman?" She added, "I used to work there when in high school at Sacred Heart. Is there anyone out there who worked for Cy? I was a cashier and then, after he retired, a bookkeeper for some time after Ina Emerson had retired. I worked there until I graduated."
The Kornerman says, "the theatre, of course, still stands but is simply the Boone Theatre now. Who could ever forget Cy Fangman...........telling us we couldn't bring any of Mrs Fox popcorn in the theatre and, of course, telling us to behave or we were "out." Memories of Ms. Emerson are topped via her Bank Night presentations. What fun"!!!
(4) Tom Peterson, BHS-67, tells the Korner that his classmate, Kevin Quarnstrom, a former co-worker at the University of Northern Iowa, retired the other day and is moving to South Carolina.
Kevin's mom, Millie, who was a Boone County Courthouse employee for many years and a personal favorite of the Kornerman because she put up with my antics in the "old" days when I covered the courthouse as part of my Ames/Boone BNR/KWBG news duties, still lives in Boone.
(5) Diane Johnson informed the Korner that Ruth Helm, a very nice former Boone resident, is dealing with some health issues. Her address is 2101 South Garfield Avenue, 821B, Loveland, CO 80537. We're certain she would appreciate hearing from Boone friends. Ruth moved to Loveland to be close to her daughter, Karen Helm Danforth Keys, BHS-62. Karen's husband is Gene Keys, BHS-61, and another of Ruth's daughters, LaVonne Christensen, BHS-67, is also close by. Ruth also has a son, Mel Helm, BHS-70.
(6) Nancy Jo Smith Bluhm, BHS-54, wrote that she was looking through some material that brought back some memories and sent a copy to the Kornerman. I can't tell you the year but some of the names of BHS and BJC faculty members listed are familiar.........Abbott, Absher, Brookhart, Brunner, Bukoff, Devaney, Ealy, Handy, Hartley, Eck, Linderblood, Lovell, Markwalder, McLeran, Pagel, Peer, Skilling, Stutzman, Ulferts. That's not all of them.....but you get the idea. Oh yes, lots of memories there.
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Boone Connected Deaths: Mary Wittmer, 90, Boone.........Mary Conine, 76, Boone...........Mary Cravens, 73, Missouri. Her parents were Clarence and Ruth Carlson. Survivors include sisters Janice Reitz of Camdenton, MO, Delores Reynolds of Webster City and Karen Feakes of Ames...........Diana Hattermann, 68, Sioux City. BHS-65. Married in Boone. With her husband, farmed near Germantown and she worked at nursing homes in the Paullina area. Boone area survivors include a brothers, Thomas of Ogden and a sister, Ila of Boone..........LaVern Babbitt, 89, Boone. BHS-45. Worked in banking in both Boone and Boxholm. Played in the Boone Municipal Band. Boone area survivors include his wife, Bea, and daughter-in-law Brenda Babbitt, both of Boone...........Rodney Miller, 46, Boone. Worked at U.S. Filter in Ames and Besser/Quinn of Boone. Boone area survivors include his parents, Ed and Cheryl Miller, daughters, Felicia and Rebecca Twiselton and brother Ken Miller all of Boone...........Robert Woolsey, 81, Boone. TV repairman. Worked with KFGQ radio as a preacher for 23 years. Boone survivors include his wife, Donna, and daughter Vicki, both of Boone.........Eloise "Bobbie" Caywood, 87, formerly of Boone.
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Worldwide Korner Headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories, memories, comments, support.........
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
The Kornerman and Family Are Fine
Because we were absent last week, both Wednesday and Saturday, a few folks were concerned, wondering if there was a health issue or family problem. Kathleen Wheelock wrote, "missed seeing your blog. Hope everything is O.K.with you and your family. Thinking of you and sending prayers as well. Looking forward to the next edition. We miss you." Mark Tompkins added, "it is always a sad day when there is no Korner. Hope this finds you okay."
Then, there was our number one supporter, Rick Houser, who called from his home out east with his concern for our absence/health. And, Ogden's Diane Johnson also called "wondering."
The Kornerman sincerely appreciates those concerns but the truth of the matter is.........we simply didn't have sufficient material to produce a product. None of your stories, none of your memories.....or even comments and no support. That happens on occasion but the past few weeks have been more extreme in that regard. The summer blahs??
Anyway, the simple truth is........that, in itself, is probably the reason if we come up blank on some days. It's strictly up to you whether there's a Korner or not.
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It's no secret. The Korner has been most attractive to those in the BHS/BSH 1940-70 range so it seems a bit ironic that one of our younger viewers has shown the most interest in keeping the fire burning. Greg Moore, BHS-84, wrote, "I can't let you strike out so I want to give you something to toss out to your viewers. How long has the mining remnant, commonly called Boone Mountain, been around? Longer than Boone proper? It's our 150th you know. Anyway, who hasn't looked at that noble heap of mining waste and longed to see the view from the top? I have personally seen said view, back in my "moped riding" days. My buddy Todd Harrington and I just couldn't see why we should stay off of it, so up we went. I don't know who owns it currently but I would love a one time re-do. Wouldn't that be a great city park? So, perhaps, someone else will chime in with a Boone Mountain tale. Thanks and keep up the good work."
The Kornerman says, "thanks Greg for attempting to keep the Korner afloat." It's the second recent time he's made an effort to "help us out." It was he who pondered the question about the downtown telephone booths.........most of whom have disappeared.
Oh, and, by the way, the Kornerman remembers many, many years ago traveling to the top of one of those mountains. It was at a relative's farm north and west of Boone, first farm west of that floral business on Division Street. At one time there were numerous such "mountains" in the area.
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Ron Hopkins, BSH-59, had visited Boone recently and, in fact, the Kornerman was able to have a short visit with him. Now, he has written, "been home a couple weeks and still catching up with the 20 Korners we missed while traveling.We had a good trip, about 1150 miles north of Boone and then 1550 miles south before coming home. Hope we can have a longer visit next time."
Ron lives in the state of Washington and yes, the Kornerman would definitely look forward to a more lengthy meeting next time. A pair of old northsiders with lots of memories to recall.
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We shared memories of Boyd's Dairy from LaVerne Anderson in a recent edition. LaVerne followed up with the fact he started at Boyd's in 1951 when there were 550 such dairies in Iowa. When he left Boyd's, 22 years later, there were just 125 left and today LaVerne said, "there's probably less than a dozen."
P.S. LaVerne, BHS-54, and his bride, Maxine, BHS-53.....a classmate of the Kornerman, celebrated 60 years of marrage last month. LaVerne wrote, "when I put the ring on her finger, I thought, well now, I'm someone else's problem."
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Boone Connected Deaths: Sandra Klinger, 74, Pilot Mound, formerly of Ogden. BHS-59. Moved to Iowa in 1997, making their home in Ogden. Moved to Pilot Mound after her husband, Larry's, death. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Stacie Vazquez, brother Jerry Pharoah and sister Carolyn Thacker all of Ogden and sister Linda Carlson of Pilot Mound.............Elizabeth Ohlund, 79, Storm Lake. Boone area survivor is her daughter Barbara Ohlund and Barbara's husband Joe Monahan of Boone.........Eldon Anderson, 78, Stratford. Born in Boone. Stratford High-55. Took over the farm operation near Stratford from 1974-98. Later, worked for a time at Sunstrom-Miller Press in Boone. Boone area survivor is his son, Matthew Anderson of Stratford.........Elsie May Keeney Claring, 67, Boone. BHS-66. Worked at Boone County Hospital from 1982-90 and from 1995 on worked in accounting for the Quality Inn in Ames. A son, William Claring, and sister, Mary Diersen, both of Boone survive.......John Shunk, 91, Boone.........Tammy Fullerton, 56, Boone. Webster City High-77. Earned a nursing degree. Boone survivors include her husband, Drew, and son Marc Fullerton both of Boone........LaVern Babbitt, 89, Boone.........LaVonne Shirley Scott Lilly, 80, Boone. Attended Boone schools. Nieces and nephews survive.........John Junck, 76, Madrid, formerly of Ogden. OHS-57. Farmed south of Ogden. Had limited mobility after an accident and moved to the Madrid Home in 2010. Boone area survivors include son Alan, sister Kay Fowler and brother Roger Junck all of Ames..........Patrick Stowell, 78, Boone. Worked as a master plumber at ISU for 32 years prior to retirement in 1995. Boone area survivors include his wife, Pat, son Scott, step daughter Cindy Heldt and twin sister, Pat Lawler all of Boone...........LeRoy Richards, 85, Boone. BHS-48. Worked at Quinn's from 1949-92. Boone area survivors include his son Denny, daughters Cheryl Richards Clark and Julie Richards, brother Larry Richards and sisters Charlene Tripp and Bev Neely all of Boone............Maridith Ellsworth Larson, 77, Boone. BHS-56. Lived with husband Bill Larson in Boone, Illinois, Ohio and Kansas before returning to Boone in 2010 after Bill's death. Boone area survivor is her sister, Chloris Williams of Boone.........Mary Conine, 76, Boone.
Erik Miles of Cedar Rapids informed the Korner of the death of Tom Long, 67, of Marion who passed away in Cedar Rapids after heart surgery. BHS-67. Tom's parents were Roy and June Long. He earned a degree from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids in 1975 and was a longtime employee of Iowa Electric. Tom and his family moved to Spirit Lake in 1979 but moved back to the Cedar Rapids area in 1999. Tom was an outstanding track man (sprints) as a Toreador.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support.........
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Then, there was our number one supporter, Rick Houser, who called from his home out east with his concern for our absence/health. And, Ogden's Diane Johnson also called "wondering."
The Kornerman sincerely appreciates those concerns but the truth of the matter is.........we simply didn't have sufficient material to produce a product. None of your stories, none of your memories.....or even comments and no support. That happens on occasion but the past few weeks have been more extreme in that regard. The summer blahs??
Anyway, the simple truth is........that, in itself, is probably the reason if we come up blank on some days. It's strictly up to you whether there's a Korner or not.
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It's no secret. The Korner has been most attractive to those in the BHS/BSH 1940-70 range so it seems a bit ironic that one of our younger viewers has shown the most interest in keeping the fire burning. Greg Moore, BHS-84, wrote, "I can't let you strike out so I want to give you something to toss out to your viewers. How long has the mining remnant, commonly called Boone Mountain, been around? Longer than Boone proper? It's our 150th you know. Anyway, who hasn't looked at that noble heap of mining waste and longed to see the view from the top? I have personally seen said view, back in my "moped riding" days. My buddy Todd Harrington and I just couldn't see why we should stay off of it, so up we went. I don't know who owns it currently but I would love a one time re-do. Wouldn't that be a great city park? So, perhaps, someone else will chime in with a Boone Mountain tale. Thanks and keep up the good work."
The Kornerman says, "thanks Greg for attempting to keep the Korner afloat." It's the second recent time he's made an effort to "help us out." It was he who pondered the question about the downtown telephone booths.........most of whom have disappeared.
Oh, and, by the way, the Kornerman remembers many, many years ago traveling to the top of one of those mountains. It was at a relative's farm north and west of Boone, first farm west of that floral business on Division Street. At one time there were numerous such "mountains" in the area.
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Ron Hopkins, BSH-59, had visited Boone recently and, in fact, the Kornerman was able to have a short visit with him. Now, he has written, "been home a couple weeks and still catching up with the 20 Korners we missed while traveling.We had a good trip, about 1150 miles north of Boone and then 1550 miles south before coming home. Hope we can have a longer visit next time."
Ron lives in the state of Washington and yes, the Kornerman would definitely look forward to a more lengthy meeting next time. A pair of old northsiders with lots of memories to recall.
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We shared memories of Boyd's Dairy from LaVerne Anderson in a recent edition. LaVerne followed up with the fact he started at Boyd's in 1951 when there were 550 such dairies in Iowa. When he left Boyd's, 22 years later, there were just 125 left and today LaVerne said, "there's probably less than a dozen."
P.S. LaVerne, BHS-54, and his bride, Maxine, BHS-53.....a classmate of the Kornerman, celebrated 60 years of marrage last month. LaVerne wrote, "when I put the ring on her finger, I thought, well now, I'm someone else's problem."
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Boone Connected Deaths: Sandra Klinger, 74, Pilot Mound, formerly of Ogden. BHS-59. Moved to Iowa in 1997, making their home in Ogden. Moved to Pilot Mound after her husband, Larry's, death. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Stacie Vazquez, brother Jerry Pharoah and sister Carolyn Thacker all of Ogden and sister Linda Carlson of Pilot Mound.............Elizabeth Ohlund, 79, Storm Lake. Boone area survivor is her daughter Barbara Ohlund and Barbara's husband Joe Monahan of Boone.........Eldon Anderson, 78, Stratford. Born in Boone. Stratford High-55. Took over the farm operation near Stratford from 1974-98. Later, worked for a time at Sunstrom-Miller Press in Boone. Boone area survivor is his son, Matthew Anderson of Stratford.........Elsie May Keeney Claring, 67, Boone. BHS-66. Worked at Boone County Hospital from 1982-90 and from 1995 on worked in accounting for the Quality Inn in Ames. A son, William Claring, and sister, Mary Diersen, both of Boone survive.......John Shunk, 91, Boone.........Tammy Fullerton, 56, Boone. Webster City High-77. Earned a nursing degree. Boone survivors include her husband, Drew, and son Marc Fullerton both of Boone........LaVern Babbitt, 89, Boone.........LaVonne Shirley Scott Lilly, 80, Boone. Attended Boone schools. Nieces and nephews survive.........John Junck, 76, Madrid, formerly of Ogden. OHS-57. Farmed south of Ogden. Had limited mobility after an accident and moved to the Madrid Home in 2010. Boone area survivors include son Alan, sister Kay Fowler and brother Roger Junck all of Ames..........Patrick Stowell, 78, Boone. Worked as a master plumber at ISU for 32 years prior to retirement in 1995. Boone area survivors include his wife, Pat, son Scott, step daughter Cindy Heldt and twin sister, Pat Lawler all of Boone...........LeRoy Richards, 85, Boone. BHS-48. Worked at Quinn's from 1949-92. Boone area survivors include his son Denny, daughters Cheryl Richards Clark and Julie Richards, brother Larry Richards and sisters Charlene Tripp and Bev Neely all of Boone............Maridith Ellsworth Larson, 77, Boone. BHS-56. Lived with husband Bill Larson in Boone, Illinois, Ohio and Kansas before returning to Boone in 2010 after Bill's death. Boone area survivor is her sister, Chloris Williams of Boone.........Mary Conine, 76, Boone.
Erik Miles of Cedar Rapids informed the Korner of the death of Tom Long, 67, of Marion who passed away in Cedar Rapids after heart surgery. BHS-67. Tom's parents were Roy and June Long. He earned a degree from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids in 1975 and was a longtime employee of Iowa Electric. Tom and his family moved to Spirit Lake in 1979 but moved back to the Cedar Rapids area in 1999. Tom was an outstanding track man (sprints) as a Toreador.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support.........
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Strike Two
Boone Connected Deaths: Ted Walker, 86, Boone. Attended BHS. Farm worker, worked at a service station, as a custodian and then served with the U.S. Postal Service. Owned Boone Car Wash. Boone area survivors include his wife, Bonnie, of Boone and sons Kurt, Brian and Lance all of Boone..........Jim Nash, 84, Boone. Moved to Boone in 1970 to become General Manager and National Vice President for Archway until 1987. Served as a consultant for several years prior to retirement. Boone area survivors include his wife, Marilyn, and daughter, Julie Van Harris, both of Boone.........Dr. Louis Greco, 92, Boone. Started his practice in 1955, joined partners, Dr. Longworth and Dr. Wicks in 1957, then again entered private practice from 1964-88. Served as a surgeon for McFarland Clinic of Boone from 1988 to his retirement in 1991. Boone area survivors include his companion, Ruth Ingalls, sons Bob and Lou of Boone and David of Ames.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Even Shorter
Not the type of news we like to report.
Boone Connected Deaths: Ted Walker, 86, Boone..........Jim Nash,84, Boone.........Arlene Browning, 79, Boone. BHS-55. Parents were LeRoy and Mary Foster. Aided her husband, Gerald, in the Browning Janitorial Service. Boone survivor is a son, Rick...........Dave Cooper, 82, Ames. Dayton High grad. Operated Cooper's service station in Dayton. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Alcazar Cooper and sons, Curtis and Craig of Dayton...........Leonard Anderson, 84, Story City. Was a truck driver and police officer. Drove bus for Roland-Story school district. Boone area survivor is a son, David of Stratford.
Boone Connected Deaths: Ted Walker, 86, Boone..........Jim Nash,84, Boone.........Arlene Browning, 79, Boone. BHS-55. Parents were LeRoy and Mary Foster. Aided her husband, Gerald, in the Browning Janitorial Service. Boone survivor is a son, Rick...........Dave Cooper, 82, Ames. Dayton High grad. Operated Cooper's service station in Dayton. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Alcazar Cooper and sons, Curtis and Craig of Dayton...........Leonard Anderson, 84, Story City. Was a truck driver and police officer. Drove bus for Roland-Story school district. Boone area survivor is a son, David of Stratford.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Short and Sweet
The Korner has been seen in Europe lately.........more, specifically, in Germany.
Wendall (Spike) Condon, BHS-75, is back on board after "being on the road" for a time. He wrote, "I've been gone for some time but I have you on my favorites again. We've been on the road since the last time I wrote you. We're stationed back in Germany again, maybe three to five years. It depends on how much longer the Army will be in the Ansbach area. Anyway, it will be nice to read old issues of the Korner. Hope you are doing well."
The Kornerman says, "thanks Spike......stay safe."
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And some others we hadn't heard from for awhile. The Harvey's, Margaret Atherton Harvey, BHS-50, and Bob Harvey, BHS-50, from their home in Missouri wrote, "we were very interested in the memories of the alumni from Boyd's ice cream. The comments of being able to eat all the ice cream he wanted and to this day is not tired of it. Same here, as it is still my favorite dessert and I have never had a bad dish of ice cream. I like any and all ice cream and have to pace myself to only eat it once a week. Otherwise, I would look like the doughboy. Also, I was interested in the class of 1958 going to Branson and that they celebrate their 75th birthdays in Branson. I remember when Karen Toot, BHS-58, was brought home from the hospital and I held her at her grandma Enich's house. My first experience with a baby. Boy, that made me feel real old. But I am sure they will have a wonderful time in Branson.........one of our favorite places to go for a mini-vacation. Our 1950 class will be meeting September 19th and we are hoping we will be able to make the trip. As you can see, the print is very big because I, Margaret, have lost a chunk of my eyesight. I cannot read your Korner so Bob reads it to me. Glad that you are still plugging away at it Mo. Keep it up. Warm regards, Marge Harvey.
The Kornerman says, "great to hear from you guys again. Hope you are able to come "home" in September."
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The Kornerman had an opportunity for a nice visit with Nancy Hicks Ripley, BHS-61, this week. The Kornerman had often wondered where life had taken Nancy's sister, Betty Hicks, BHS-56. I knew former co-worker Betty from the old KWBG radio days. I remember Betty as having tremendous energy, a great knowledge of the music of the day and a gift of gab that served her well on KWBG. She had a great following. Nancy informed that Betty lives in the Colorado Springs area. Meantime, Nancy has a flare for flowers and she, along with her husband, Merwyn Ripley, displays them beautifully at her home in rural Nevada. The Kornerman knows that among others, the Boone Garden Club has visited the Ripley's home to witness their great display.
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Received word this week that 1953 classmate Willy Mondt and Barbara, after working through some health issues, have moved from their longtime San Diego home to the Pasadena area. The Kornerman wishes them well of course.
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We received a note from Barry Wills, BHS-58, this week that was sure to conjure up some great memories. Actually, Barry was sending a copy of "Words and phrases remind us of the way we word" by a Richard Lederer.
This is much too long to send in it's entirety but here's a sample, "back in the olden days we had a lot of moxie. We'd but on our best bib and tucker and straighten up and fly right. Hubba hubba! We'd cut a rug in some juke joint and then go necking and petting and smooching and spooning and pitching woo in hot rods and jalopies in some passion pit. Heavens to Betsy! Gee whillikers! Holy moley! We were in like Flynn and living the life of Riley but even a regular guy couldn't accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a pill. Not for all the tea in China!"
The Kornerman says, "well, you get the idea. It goes on and on but does rekindle some of that language of old........or does it?"
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The Kornerman has no idea why......but we seem to have had a consistent surge of interest in our offerings. Seems like yesterday we were hoping for up to a couple hundred "looks." Then, we noticed we were closing in on 300, then 400 and 500 and now, lately, it seems we're nearing the 600 mark. I noticed we had over 400 "looks' in one single day recently." Can't imagine. I know, it's small potatoes in comparison but.........
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Boone Connected Deaths: Cleo Craven, Norwalk. Formerly of Boone. His parents were Gladys and Theodore Craven Sr.. Cleo drove a gas transport truck for 40 years.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support.......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Wendall (Spike) Condon, BHS-75, is back on board after "being on the road" for a time. He wrote, "I've been gone for some time but I have you on my favorites again. We've been on the road since the last time I wrote you. We're stationed back in Germany again, maybe three to five years. It depends on how much longer the Army will be in the Ansbach area. Anyway, it will be nice to read old issues of the Korner. Hope you are doing well."
The Kornerman says, "thanks Spike......stay safe."
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And some others we hadn't heard from for awhile. The Harvey's, Margaret Atherton Harvey, BHS-50, and Bob Harvey, BHS-50, from their home in Missouri wrote, "we were very interested in the memories of the alumni from Boyd's ice cream. The comments of being able to eat all the ice cream he wanted and to this day is not tired of it. Same here, as it is still my favorite dessert and I have never had a bad dish of ice cream. I like any and all ice cream and have to pace myself to only eat it once a week. Otherwise, I would look like the doughboy. Also, I was interested in the class of 1958 going to Branson and that they celebrate their 75th birthdays in Branson. I remember when Karen Toot, BHS-58, was brought home from the hospital and I held her at her grandma Enich's house. My first experience with a baby. Boy, that made me feel real old. But I am sure they will have a wonderful time in Branson.........one of our favorite places to go for a mini-vacation. Our 1950 class will be meeting September 19th and we are hoping we will be able to make the trip. As you can see, the print is very big because I, Margaret, have lost a chunk of my eyesight. I cannot read your Korner so Bob reads it to me. Glad that you are still plugging away at it Mo. Keep it up. Warm regards, Marge Harvey.
The Kornerman says, "great to hear from you guys again. Hope you are able to come "home" in September."
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The Kornerman had an opportunity for a nice visit with Nancy Hicks Ripley, BHS-61, this week. The Kornerman had often wondered where life had taken Nancy's sister, Betty Hicks, BHS-56. I knew former co-worker Betty from the old KWBG radio days. I remember Betty as having tremendous energy, a great knowledge of the music of the day and a gift of gab that served her well on KWBG. She had a great following. Nancy informed that Betty lives in the Colorado Springs area. Meantime, Nancy has a flare for flowers and she, along with her husband, Merwyn Ripley, displays them beautifully at her home in rural Nevada. The Kornerman knows that among others, the Boone Garden Club has visited the Ripley's home to witness their great display.
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Received word this week that 1953 classmate Willy Mondt and Barbara, after working through some health issues, have moved from their longtime San Diego home to the Pasadena area. The Kornerman wishes them well of course.
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We received a note from Barry Wills, BHS-58, this week that was sure to conjure up some great memories. Actually, Barry was sending a copy of "Words and phrases remind us of the way we word" by a Richard Lederer.
This is much too long to send in it's entirety but here's a sample, "back in the olden days we had a lot of moxie. We'd but on our best bib and tucker and straighten up and fly right. Hubba hubba! We'd cut a rug in some juke joint and then go necking and petting and smooching and spooning and pitching woo in hot rods and jalopies in some passion pit. Heavens to Betsy! Gee whillikers! Holy moley! We were in like Flynn and living the life of Riley but even a regular guy couldn't accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a pill. Not for all the tea in China!"
The Kornerman says, "well, you get the idea. It goes on and on but does rekindle some of that language of old........or does it?"
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The Kornerman has no idea why......but we seem to have had a consistent surge of interest in our offerings. Seems like yesterday we were hoping for up to a couple hundred "looks." Then, we noticed we were closing in on 300, then 400 and 500 and now, lately, it seems we're nearing the 600 mark. I noticed we had over 400 "looks' in one single day recently." Can't imagine. I know, it's small potatoes in comparison but.........
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Boone Connected Deaths: Cleo Craven, Norwalk. Formerly of Boone. His parents were Gladys and Theodore Craven Sr.. Cleo drove a gas transport truck for 40 years.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support.......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
A Unique Celebration
It's the time of year for class reunions. Some have already been held in and others are scheduled for the old hometown........Boone.
However, three members of the BHS/BSH class of 1958, Jayne Clark Baugh, Loren Frazier and Karen Toot Johnson, decided a different "twist" may be worth a look see. It appears their unique plan will be a surprising success.
The idea was to celebrate a reunion but also a 75th birthday bash since most of the class members would be reaching that milestone this year. How about a get together at Branson September 23-24? Ten, a dozen, maybe 15 would show an interest. Ha.
Last time the Kornerman checked, 44 classmates/spouses had signed up. The aggressive trio lined up hotel accomodations at a reduced rate......with a complimentary breakfast of course. A couple of meals at local restaurants have been lined up and, of course, there is some free time for those who wish to attend some shows etc.
Those special hotel rooms are being held until August 24 so there may be even more classmates who decide to join the fun. Jayne can be contacted at nanajayneb@aol.com. or phone 954-426-6443.
For those interested in the "yes" roster, here's the current list: Jayne Clark Baugh and CL, Loren Frazier and Pat, Mary Sifrit Driskill and Jerry, Alan Roeder and Jill, Pat Donovan McDonald, Loren Vogler, Jerry Wright and Vickie, Anna Longhenry Nelson and Larry, John Kost and Diane, Jolene Sturtz Tate, Sue Martin Woolsoncroft and Roy, Janice Springer Mesenbrink, Joyce Springer Appenzeller and Loren, Betsy Pestotnik Behling and Leroy, Betty Lincoln Baltzley and Robert, Karen Toot Johnson, Beth Fangman Maulik and Roger, Tom Pestotnik and Carol, Jim Louk and Lynn, Gary Blumberg, Harold Blaskey and Sharon, Dave Knudson and Nola, Dick Hamilton and Susan, Barb Nelson Sheldon and Dick and Ruth Askland Bowes and Fred.
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LaVerne Anderson, BHS-54, is a smart guy. For one thing (the main thing) he married, Maxine Sturtz, one of the Kornerman's 1953 classmates.
The Kornerman saw LaVerne recently and he said he was going to contact me with some information on bubble gum ice cream. He called one evening this week.
LaVerne grew up under the work guidance of Jim Boyd, the long time owner/operator of the famous Boyd's Dairies, Ames and Boone. He did all the usual duties but much of his 22-years of work at Boyd's involved the making of ice cream. LaVerne said, "Jim told me I could eat all of the ice cream I wanted while at work but would be a paying customer if I walked any out the door. My mother insisted if I ate lots of the creamy delight, I would get tired and maybe even sick of it and never eat any again. WRONG!"
LaVerne said it was not unusual for him to enjoy a double chocolate malt each morning with a hot fudge sundae in the afternoon. P.S. To this day he still enjoys the treats.
The bubble gum ice cream, which had a tootie fruity flavor and became quite a novelty, was born out of a convention of the National Association of Retail Manufacturers. The end result was a combination of chiclets and vanilla ice cream. That item generated lots of talk. Lee Klein of WHO radio in Des Moines picked up on it and eventually, the details went all over the country and even overseas. "Darrell Lingelbach of Boone was overseas during Viet Nam and heard Boyd's and the bubble gum ice cream mentioned on media over there," Andy said.
There were more unusual flavors to come.....the p-nutty favorites, Tin Roof, Maple Nut, Cherry Nut, Black Walnut and Butter Pecan, and how about those specials on Boone Crazy Days? Peanut Butter and Jelly, Moon Rock, Dill Pickle, Grape Nuts Cereal, Rainbow Sherbet and........even Licorice.
LaVerne concluded, "Jim had a good memory and was a wizard at math and he was great at figuring out how different combinations would work and be economically feasable."
Those definitely were the "good old days." LaVerne said there were 550 Iowa dairies back at that time but the list has dwindled to maybe 125 today.
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Boone Connected Deaths: Frank Eppert, 79, Stratford. Formerly of Boone. Born in Worth Township. Farmed, and then was involved in Genesis Development. Boone area survivors include his brothers, Dale of Luther and Art of Boone, sister Mary Johnson of Boone and brother-in-law Dan Houston of Madrid...........Beth Swope, 62, Boone. Was canteen manager at the Boone VFW and operated restaurants, including the Boone Maid Rite. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Melinda Brown, and her (Beth's) companion, Bob Dentlinger both of Boone..........Frances Hamman, 97, Woodward. Born in Ogden. OHS-35. Taught in Boone County rural schools for 10 years. Taught in Boone elementary schools for 13 years before retirement. She enjoyed modeling for Riekenberg's and was one of four finalists in the 1960 Mrs. Iowa contest.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
However, three members of the BHS/BSH class of 1958, Jayne Clark Baugh, Loren Frazier and Karen Toot Johnson, decided a different "twist" may be worth a look see. It appears their unique plan will be a surprising success.
The idea was to celebrate a reunion but also a 75th birthday bash since most of the class members would be reaching that milestone this year. How about a get together at Branson September 23-24? Ten, a dozen, maybe 15 would show an interest. Ha.
Last time the Kornerman checked, 44 classmates/spouses had signed up. The aggressive trio lined up hotel accomodations at a reduced rate......with a complimentary breakfast of course. A couple of meals at local restaurants have been lined up and, of course, there is some free time for those who wish to attend some shows etc.
Those special hotel rooms are being held until August 24 so there may be even more classmates who decide to join the fun. Jayne can be contacted at nanajayneb@aol.com. or phone 954-426-6443.
For those interested in the "yes" roster, here's the current list: Jayne Clark Baugh and CL, Loren Frazier and Pat, Mary Sifrit Driskill and Jerry, Alan Roeder and Jill, Pat Donovan McDonald, Loren Vogler, Jerry Wright and Vickie, Anna Longhenry Nelson and Larry, John Kost and Diane, Jolene Sturtz Tate, Sue Martin Woolsoncroft and Roy, Janice Springer Mesenbrink, Joyce Springer Appenzeller and Loren, Betsy Pestotnik Behling and Leroy, Betty Lincoln Baltzley and Robert, Karen Toot Johnson, Beth Fangman Maulik and Roger, Tom Pestotnik and Carol, Jim Louk and Lynn, Gary Blumberg, Harold Blaskey and Sharon, Dave Knudson and Nola, Dick Hamilton and Susan, Barb Nelson Sheldon and Dick and Ruth Askland Bowes and Fred.
K-----K
LaVerne Anderson, BHS-54, is a smart guy. For one thing (the main thing) he married, Maxine Sturtz, one of the Kornerman's 1953 classmates.
The Kornerman saw LaVerne recently and he said he was going to contact me with some information on bubble gum ice cream. He called one evening this week.
LaVerne grew up under the work guidance of Jim Boyd, the long time owner/operator of the famous Boyd's Dairies, Ames and Boone. He did all the usual duties but much of his 22-years of work at Boyd's involved the making of ice cream. LaVerne said, "Jim told me I could eat all of the ice cream I wanted while at work but would be a paying customer if I walked any out the door. My mother insisted if I ate lots of the creamy delight, I would get tired and maybe even sick of it and never eat any again. WRONG!"
LaVerne said it was not unusual for him to enjoy a double chocolate malt each morning with a hot fudge sundae in the afternoon. P.S. To this day he still enjoys the treats.
The bubble gum ice cream, which had a tootie fruity flavor and became quite a novelty, was born out of a convention of the National Association of Retail Manufacturers. The end result was a combination of chiclets and vanilla ice cream. That item generated lots of talk. Lee Klein of WHO radio in Des Moines picked up on it and eventually, the details went all over the country and even overseas. "Darrell Lingelbach of Boone was overseas during Viet Nam and heard Boyd's and the bubble gum ice cream mentioned on media over there," Andy said.
There were more unusual flavors to come.....the p-nutty favorites, Tin Roof, Maple Nut, Cherry Nut, Black Walnut and Butter Pecan, and how about those specials on Boone Crazy Days? Peanut Butter and Jelly, Moon Rock, Dill Pickle, Grape Nuts Cereal, Rainbow Sherbet and........even Licorice.
LaVerne concluded, "Jim had a good memory and was a wizard at math and he was great at figuring out how different combinations would work and be economically feasable."
Those definitely were the "good old days." LaVerne said there were 550 Iowa dairies back at that time but the list has dwindled to maybe 125 today.
K-----K
Boone Connected Deaths: Frank Eppert, 79, Stratford. Formerly of Boone. Born in Worth Township. Farmed, and then was involved in Genesis Development. Boone area survivors include his brothers, Dale of Luther and Art of Boone, sister Mary Johnson of Boone and brother-in-law Dan Houston of Madrid...........Beth Swope, 62, Boone. Was canteen manager at the Boone VFW and operated restaurants, including the Boone Maid Rite. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Melinda Brown, and her (Beth's) companion, Bob Dentlinger both of Boone..........Frances Hamman, 97, Woodward. Born in Ogden. OHS-35. Taught in Boone County rural schools for 10 years. Taught in Boone elementary schools for 13 years before retirement. She enjoyed modeling for Riekenberg's and was one of four finalists in the 1960 Mrs. Iowa contest.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
We Thank Our Partners
The Kornerman was so pleased to receive a pair of great contacts this week which led to, what I think, are great stories.
Remember now, I'm basically a news guy who loves to obtain a hint of a story and follow up so I can relate the full facts of that story to other people...........in this case, to Korner viewers. It's very satisfying. Remember, however, in many cases, it does require you partners out there in Kornerland to provide those hints.
It goes, almost without saying, that when this old geezer can report these stories exclusively, a real "high" occurs. With help from Tom Matt and others, who heard about it on a television report, we were able to follow up on the details and relate a great story last time about former Boone resident Pete Kostelnick's great running accomplishment. You haven't read that in the Ames/Boone BNR. And, we've got a couple more items for today that will, no doubt, never earn local recognition.........except in the Korner.
(1) The Kornerman received a phone call from Ann Henry Coe, BHS-46. Ann lives in the Urbana, IL area and has had a lifelong love of the theatre. She was very interested in knowing if there was any kind of Boone theatre group in operation. In fact, Ann said if there were any upcoming productions, she intended to come to her old hometown to attend. The Kornerman promised I would check that out and provide the information I could find in the Korner. So here goes Ann.
Susan Howard Herrick, BHS-67, is heavily involved in Boone's Community Theatre group and said, "sure, we have some things lined up." Here's the intended schedule: An Agatha Christie mystery, "Cards on the Table" will be presented September 18-19 and 25-26. In December, "Benefit in the Park" is scheduled for 4, 5 and 6 as well as 11 and 12. Next February, "A Diary of Adam and Eve" will play, with dinner shows 12 and 13 and other showings 14, 19 and 20. Next April "Godspell" will be the feature with dinner shows 29 and 30 and other showings May 1, 6 and 7.
Ann expressed her appreciation for the Korner and, in an unanticipated tidbit, the Kornerman learned that "way back" Ann and I have some family ties. Yes, she has connection with Coe's Flower Shop in Ames and I knew I did too. As a child, I remember, in the company of my grandmother, going to Ames for a visit with her relative Hannah Coe. I remember a Steve Coe and a Dave Coe. One of the Coe boys was quite successful as a race car driver.
(2) The Kornerman hadn't heard from the Des Moines Register's former Iowa Boy, Chuck Offenburger, for a period of time but he did email the Korner this week. He wrote, "I'm so glad I've found my way to "Kelley's Korner." I didn't know you were online until I started browsing to see if I could find your email address. I wanted to alert you that I'm still telling Jack Mustapha stories. Hope all is well with you. After our cancer battles in 2009 and 2010, Carla and I have both recovered well and are feeling very blessed and lucky. We continue to live just outside Cooper (Greene County), and ride our bikes all the time on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, just up the rise from our place. I'll check in on you sometime when I'm coming to Boone. I'd love to have a good visit."
Regarding the Mustapha story, Chuck has always been obsessed with the baseball pitching talent of Boone's Jack Mustapha, who was one of the prime leaders of the group of Toreadors who captured the state high school baseball championship in 1965. It just so happens that Chuck Offenburger was a member of a Shenandoah High School team that lost to Mustapha and the Toreadors, 6-0, that year in a game that decided who would be a state championship game contender.
Chuck has written a wonderful story about Mustapha, how he (Chuck) became a three-time strikeout victim of the hard-throwing Toreador and of the highs and lows of Jack's life, including several tours of military duties and subsequent serious injuries suffered during that service. It's very interesting reading and can be found at http://offenburger.com/index.php/we-got-beat-by-the-best-50-years-ago-in-high-school-baseball. Or, you can just go to www.Offenburger.com and track the story down that way.
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Great to hear from Larry Ford (Hi Larry), BHS-59, this week. He wrote, "great story last time on Grid. I really enjoy your newsletter. Thank you so much." Larry is a financial advisor in the Minneapolis area.
Should also note that I saw Stan Redeker, BHS-44, the other day and Stan related how much he enjoys "taking a look at the Korner."
Still, there are so many folks out there unaware of what we have to offer on a twice weekly basis. Heard reports this past week of a gathering where the Korner was mentioned but several in attendance were completely unaware of it's existence until an address was provided.
K-----K
Boone Connected Deaths: Marjorie Nutt, 94, Ogden. Formerly of Boone. Farmed with her husband, Paul, in the Luther area until Paul's death in 1991. Marjorie moved to Boone in 1993. Boone survivors include her son, Tom, and daughter, Carolyn Bass............Gladys John, 95, Boone. Graduated from county school in Marcy Township. Farmed with her husband, Vern, in Greene County near Jamaica. Boone survivor is her son, Junior John.........Mildred Paulson,95, Ogden. Worked as an Ames telephone operator for over 20 years........Ruth Swope, 62, Boone........Daniel Dyvig, 73, Arizona. Formerly of Boone..........Bob Constable, 58, Fort Dodge. Worked at C and M Sand and Gravel in Stratford for a time. Boone area survivor is a sister, Pamela Constable of Pilot Mound.
K-----K
Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Remember now, I'm basically a news guy who loves to obtain a hint of a story and follow up so I can relate the full facts of that story to other people...........in this case, to Korner viewers. It's very satisfying. Remember, however, in many cases, it does require you partners out there in Kornerland to provide those hints.
It goes, almost without saying, that when this old geezer can report these stories exclusively, a real "high" occurs. With help from Tom Matt and others, who heard about it on a television report, we were able to follow up on the details and relate a great story last time about former Boone resident Pete Kostelnick's great running accomplishment. You haven't read that in the Ames/Boone BNR. And, we've got a couple more items for today that will, no doubt, never earn local recognition.........except in the Korner.
(1) The Kornerman received a phone call from Ann Henry Coe, BHS-46. Ann lives in the Urbana, IL area and has had a lifelong love of the theatre. She was very interested in knowing if there was any kind of Boone theatre group in operation. In fact, Ann said if there were any upcoming productions, she intended to come to her old hometown to attend. The Kornerman promised I would check that out and provide the information I could find in the Korner. So here goes Ann.
Susan Howard Herrick, BHS-67, is heavily involved in Boone's Community Theatre group and said, "sure, we have some things lined up." Here's the intended schedule: An Agatha Christie mystery, "Cards on the Table" will be presented September 18-19 and 25-26. In December, "Benefit in the Park" is scheduled for 4, 5 and 6 as well as 11 and 12. Next February, "A Diary of Adam and Eve" will play, with dinner shows 12 and 13 and other showings 14, 19 and 20. Next April "Godspell" will be the feature with dinner shows 29 and 30 and other showings May 1, 6 and 7.
Ann expressed her appreciation for the Korner and, in an unanticipated tidbit, the Kornerman learned that "way back" Ann and I have some family ties. Yes, she has connection with Coe's Flower Shop in Ames and I knew I did too. As a child, I remember, in the company of my grandmother, going to Ames for a visit with her relative Hannah Coe. I remember a Steve Coe and a Dave Coe. One of the Coe boys was quite successful as a race car driver.
(2) The Kornerman hadn't heard from the Des Moines Register's former Iowa Boy, Chuck Offenburger, for a period of time but he did email the Korner this week. He wrote, "I'm so glad I've found my way to "Kelley's Korner." I didn't know you were online until I started browsing to see if I could find your email address. I wanted to alert you that I'm still telling Jack Mustapha stories. Hope all is well with you. After our cancer battles in 2009 and 2010, Carla and I have both recovered well and are feeling very blessed and lucky. We continue to live just outside Cooper (Greene County), and ride our bikes all the time on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, just up the rise from our place. I'll check in on you sometime when I'm coming to Boone. I'd love to have a good visit."
Regarding the Mustapha story, Chuck has always been obsessed with the baseball pitching talent of Boone's Jack Mustapha, who was one of the prime leaders of the group of Toreadors who captured the state high school baseball championship in 1965. It just so happens that Chuck Offenburger was a member of a Shenandoah High School team that lost to Mustapha and the Toreadors, 6-0, that year in a game that decided who would be a state championship game contender.
Chuck has written a wonderful story about Mustapha, how he (Chuck) became a three-time strikeout victim of the hard-throwing Toreador and of the highs and lows of Jack's life, including several tours of military duties and subsequent serious injuries suffered during that service. It's very interesting reading and can be found at http://offenburger.com/index.php/we-got-beat-by-the-best-50-years-ago-in-high-school-baseball. Or, you can just go to www.Offenburger.com and track the story down that way.
K-----K
Great to hear from Larry Ford (Hi Larry), BHS-59, this week. He wrote, "great story last time on Grid. I really enjoy your newsletter. Thank you so much." Larry is a financial advisor in the Minneapolis area.
Should also note that I saw Stan Redeker, BHS-44, the other day and Stan related how much he enjoys "taking a look at the Korner."
Still, there are so many folks out there unaware of what we have to offer on a twice weekly basis. Heard reports this past week of a gathering where the Korner was mentioned but several in attendance were completely unaware of it's existence until an address was provided.
K-----K
Boone Connected Deaths: Marjorie Nutt, 94, Ogden. Formerly of Boone. Farmed with her husband, Paul, in the Luther area until Paul's death in 1991. Marjorie moved to Boone in 1993. Boone survivors include her son, Tom, and daughter, Carolyn Bass............Gladys John, 95, Boone. Graduated from county school in Marcy Township. Farmed with her husband, Vern, in Greene County near Jamaica. Boone survivor is her son, Junior John.........Mildred Paulson,95, Ogden. Worked as an Ames telephone operator for over 20 years........Ruth Swope, 62, Boone........Daniel Dyvig, 73, Arizona. Formerly of Boone..........Bob Constable, 58, Fort Dodge. Worked at C and M Sand and Gravel in Stratford for a time. Boone area survivor is a sister, Pamela Constable of Pilot Mound.
K-----K
Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
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