Diane Boit: Lewis Shaw named Production Credit Association chief, 1974

25 Years Ago – 1999

The Mandan Athletic and Recreation Club officials have announced their Athletes of the Month for October. Nominated for the female athlete of the month were junior Amy Friesz for basketball; sophomore Carly Emil for cross country; sophomore Katie Wetsch for golf; and freshman Jenny Bachmeier, who was chosen as the October's outstanding athlete based on her success in swimming and diving. According to coach Ralph Manley, Bachmeier was undefeated in the 200 individual medley and the 100-breaststroke event.

Chosen as the male athlete of the month was junior Ben Goergen for his success on the football field. Nominated by coach Ryan Leingang, his accomplishments included making five touchdowns, completing 36 of 78 passes for a total of 466 yards, along with rushing 24 times for a total of 34 yards. Senior Justin Doll was also nominated by his coach, Randy Baumgartner, and co-captains, Jamie Kautzman and Ben Hertz.

Temps recorded Monday, Nov. 8: a high of 73 degrees; 41 degrees for the low.

50 Years Ago – 1974

Lewis Shaw of Mandan has been named manager of the Production Credit Association (PCA) of Mandan, according to an announcement by Val Gerving, board of directors' president. Lewis succeeds Clarence L. West who is retiring Dec. 1. A native of the Mandan area, Shaw graduated from Mandan High School in 1938 and from the University of North Dakota in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and began work as a fieldman with PCA of Mandan in 1950. Shaw will be taking over the reins of the largest association in the Seventh Farm Credit District, comprising Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, along with 19 counties in southwestern North Dakota.

Mandan High School posted a 14-0 season ending football victory over host Dickinson Trinity, giving the Braves a final mark of 6-3 and a WDA record of 4-2, good for third place. Even numbered quarters suited Mandan as they tallied touchdowns in the second by Jeff Eggers and in the fourth by quarterback Gary Gronowski. Bruce Brucker successfully kicked both extra points. The Braves were coached by Louis Bosch.

John Handtmann, Morton County District Court reporter, has retired after having worked in public offices for more than 47 years. Handtmann, a graduate from Mandan High School, was employed as a deputy clerk of court in June 1927 until June 1938 when he was appointed Clerk of Court. He held the elected office until 1945 when he resigned to take the court reporting position under Judge L.C. Broderick. During his tenure in office, he worked for District Court Judges Broderick, Mark Amundson and the current Judge C F. Kelsch.

Temps recorded Friday, Nov. 8: a high of 59 degrees; 26 degrees for the low.

75 Years Ago – 1949

Dr. G.W. Stewart of Mandan is one of five men in North Dakota elected to one of the highest honors in Scottish Rite Masonry. He was elected by the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, to receive the rank and decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. Dr. Stewart is also the long-time pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Mandan.

In the final wind-up of the long, drawn-out city golf tournament, which began during the first weeks of September, Dr. Philip Blumenthal defeated Frank Braun, to win the title of city champion.

Miss Geraldine Fogle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fogle, was hostess on her eighth birthday when she entertained 68 of her classmates, neighbors and friends at a dinner party at the home of her parents. The young people accompanied Geraldine from school to her home where movies were taken of the group and games provided the entertainment until dinner was served. The table was centered with a two-tiered cake, decorated in pink and white and flanked by crystal candelabra with pink candles.

Miss Phyllis Hilfer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Miller, and Donald Fairaizl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fairaizl, all of Mandan, were united in marriage Oct. 29 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Backes performing the ceremony. The bride wore a sharkskin suit of gray with green and black accessories, along with a corsage of baby orchids and a locket from the bridegroom. Miss Gladys Dahl was her only attendant and wore a green gabardine suit with black accessories, along with a corsage of baby pink roses. Albert Ereth was the best man. More than 75 guests attended the reception held at the Jay Fairaizl home where a three-tiered wedding cake was cut by the bridegroom's sister, 2nd Lt. Bernice Fairaizl, from Ft. Lewis, Wash. The bride attended St. Joseph's school and is employed at Dahner's. The groom, a graduate of Mandan High School, is employed at the Vallancey's Hardware store in Mandan.

Births announced this week: daughters, to Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Porsborg, Judson; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nagel, Glen Ullin; and to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laubner, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Davis and to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schmautz, all of Mandan.

Sons, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mullner, Huff; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nagel, New Salem; and to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kinsella, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reis, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Voltz, all of Mandan.

Temps recorded Tuesday, Nov. 8: a high of 51 degrees; 26 degrees for the low.

100 Years Ago – 1924

"As final returns from doubtful states and districts trickled in this week, it appears that President Coolidge and his vice president Charles G. Dawes have been re-elected. For the U.S. Senate, the results are Republicans, 54; Democrats, 40; Farmer-Labor party, 1; and a vacancy of one for Connecticut. For the House: Republicans, 246; Democrats, 184, Farmer-Labor party, 3; Socialist, 2.

"Locally, L.H. Connolly, who has held the position of States Attorney of Morton County for the past six years, was defeated by C.F. Kelsch. Sheriff Charles McDonald carried the city of Mandan by only 22 votes, defeating Andy Ostrum. John Handtmann, veteran Bailiff and interpreter of the Morton County District Court, polled the largest vote of any candidate in the six precincts of Mandan. He received 1323 votes for Clerk of Court against Herman Leonhard, who received 490. County Supt. H.K. Jensen, in his battle for re-election, was given a majority of 419 in Mandan, carrying every precinct, the vote being Jensen 1149, C.L. Love, 730.

"Miss Emma Hatzenbuler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hatzenbuler, and John G. Klein, all of Mandan, were united in marriage this past week at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Clement Dimpfi presiding. The couple was attended by Miss Frances Hatzenbuler, sister of the bride, and Ed Bullinger, a friend of the groom. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served in the St. Joseph auditorium. The couple will continue to make their home in Mandan where Mr. Klein is employed at the Western Auto Company.

"Charles Toman, Jr., is moving his tailoring establishment into a new building, just completed, on First Avenue N.W. The second story of the building has been fitted into modern rooms and will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Toman. The original frame building was moved to the rear of the lot and will be occupied by G.P. Rugg, taxidermist.

"More than $1,500 was cleared at the two-day annual fair of the St. Joseph's Catholic parish, according to Rev. Fr. Clement Dimpfi, pastor of the parish. The unusually large attendance was registered at the splendid chicken suppers served both Wednesday and Thursday evenings, while patronage was brisk at the various booths, "wheels" and other money-raising events."

Temps recorded Saturday, Nov. 8: a high of 51 degrees; 24 above for the low.

125 Years Ago – 1899

"On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the mercury climbed to a high of 59 degrees; 33 degrees was the low.

"Hallowe'en afforded young America an excellent opportunity to play many pranks upon an unsuspecting public. Outbuildings were upset, gates removed, wagons ditched and buggies placed on the highest hills surrounding the town. It was lots of fun for the boys but not for the individuals upon whom the joke was played.

"Dean Collins at St. Joseph's church last Sunday, proclaimed the bans of marriage between the following couples: Daniel Hider and Tressa Weinhandle; William Mackin and Lulu Hill; John Harm and Tressa Tschida; Nicholas Linegang and Regina Bender; Stephen Sturm and Marie Zehender; and Anton Larwinger of Ireka, South Dakota, and Marie Ann Bender.

"To an observer, the contest in the third commissioner district was one of peculiar interest, and its result was a complete surprise to those who living in that area. For the past 15 years, the old precinct of New Salem has furnished the commissioners for the third district with William Engelter, of the Engelter precinct, having served for the past eight years. As in the past, he filed his nomination with the county auditor, along with Herman Kroger from the same precinct.

"For these many years, the Republican voters of Sims, Blue Grass, Albrecht's and other precincts have contented themselves every three years with voting for the candidates from New Salem. At last, it occurred to some of the voters that the time had come for another man, other than a New Salem man, to run for the office of county commissioner. Mr. A.M. Jacobsen, of the Blue Grass precinct, was requested by his friends to make the race, and he consented. However, the time for filing nomination papers was passed and therefore, he was compelled to run without his name on the ticket. Despite this great disadvantage, his friends promptly came to the rescue, and he easily won the office with write-in votes. The outcome is the highest testimony to his integrity and popularity. Mr. Jacobson is a Republican, as was the other two candidates, and he is a cool, level-headed businessman. This is his first county office, but his friends say he will be a wise county legislator."

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