Just a Gal from Glidden: The Mail Bag
Thanks for all the letters and messages this week!
I look forward to another adventure in the warmer temperatures this week to share with you all.
My name is Steve Merriman. I am in Brainerd, Minnesota. I read your article on Loverna that was recently posted on Facebook. I, along with several friends, have been hunting in the Loverna area since 1976, myself since 1980. We have watched Loverna and so many other small towns slowly disappear. We own a house in Loverna. I spend approx five months there every year, with the exception of 2020, of course. I look forward to being able to visit again soon. I have had the opportunity in talking to many of the old-timers, learning how many have Minnesota roots. Anyway, thank you for the story on Loverna. It is my home away from home, and I miss it.
- Steve Merriman
Thank you for your article and pictures of Loverna and Hoosier. My parents came to Loverna when the railroad did, (it was C.N. not C.P.) and my oldest sister was the first baby born in the new town, receiving a baby carriage as a gift for that distinction. Dad was pump man for the C.N. keeping those big seam engines filled with water to produce the steam. I took my schooling there until grades 11 and 12 in Kindersley, staying at the Dorm, way before your time. Graduated there in 1952. Married in 1955 and lived in Alsask until after my husband’s death. Moved to New Westminster to be close to my oldest son in 2013.
Any articles you can discover about that part of the world will be of great interest to me, as were your stories this week. Keep it up. We “oldtimers” enjoy all the news you can find. Thanks again.
- Marjorie Griggs (Harley)
Thanks, Kate and staff.
I want to thank Mr. Herman Schwenk for his sensible, thought-provoking views on climate change, the UN and various kabals. I always looked forward to his column and was sad to hear of his retirement.
May you enjoy your days now, Mr. Schwenk! My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this new battle.
Warmest wishes,
- Mary Ruth Olson
I love sharing cute jokes:
This dumb blonde gave birth to twin daughters. Her friend asked her what she was going to name them. The dumb blonde said, “Kate and Duplicate with a K.”
I couldn’t resist this because of your name. Haha. Diana could tell you I was known for the bad person that told jokes. Anyway, we had fun in those good old days in Oyen. Wishing you the best in the upcoming year.
Regards,
Lauretta Thygesen
