FAMILY STORIES

   Finally, on October 14, 1921, three tired Norwegian immigrants stepped off the train in Wahoo. As Conrad drove them the 10 miles from Wahoo to his farm, they became very conscious of the difference between the world they had left and the world they had chosen. The rolling fields were as different from the mountains, forests, and the ocean as anything could possibly be.

   Helga went to work on a neighboring farm. Frieda went to work for the Akersons, who had homesteaded near Colon. She married their son, Otto, in 1925. Thomas worked for Conrad on his farm. There was much for a sailor to learn about farming!

   Tom and Helga were married on April 12, 1922. They rented a farm 7 miles northeast of Wahoo and started farming. They had five daughters, Elsie, twins -- Eleanor and Evelyn, Genevieve and Violet (Evelyn died at 2½ years when she inhaled a nail into her windpipe).

   Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, birthdays, etc. were celebrated with Helga's brothers and sisters and their families. We girls will always remember the good people, Christmas programs, and the happy times at the Marietta Presbyterian Church. We all graduated from Mead Consolidated School.

   In the spring of 1963, Tom and Helga retired from the farm and bought a home in Wahoo. Tom took the job of Custodian at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. One of the happiest times for their grandchildren was helping Grandpa ring the church bells at 6:00 every Saturday evening.

   In 1953 my mom, dad, and sister, Violet, took a trip to Norway. Then, in 1964, my husband, Bob and I, our sons, Tom and Jim, went with my mom and dad to Norway to visit my parents' brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews still living there. So they did get back to them homeland two times, but "home" now was in Wahoo.

   Thomas and Helga Berg now rest forever in the Marietta Cemetery in Saunders County, Nebraska. Genevieve Bird

   The history of Tena (Mumm) Berger begins in Saunders County, Union Precinct, with her father, Henry Mumm. Henry was born in 1842 in Hohne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, which he left at the age of 15. For nine years he was a sailor and became Captain of Sailing Ships and Freighters. In 1866 he worked up at the Great Lakes and the Detroit River. He was foreman of a crew that laid rails for Union Pacific Railroad. He came to Saunders County in 1870 where he homesteaded and farmed between Yutan and Mead. He married Catharina Kuhr, born in the same place in Germany in 1854. Five children were born to them. One died. A daughter, Catharina (Tena), was born Oct. 29, 1884 and later became mother of Clara Berger Malchow.

Catharina and Albert Berger March 18, 1914

   Henry Mumm eventually bought additional land, all within two miles, for their four children. All the land remains within the families.

   During this period, Emil Faudel, who was born in Hohne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, came to the United States. Henry Mumm and Emil Faudel both worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. Emil homesteaded a mile from Henry Mumm. He married Louise Harder. They had 12 children. A daughter, Doretta, born Nov., 1873, and later became Ben Malchow's mother. On Feb. 19, 1891, Emil Faudel sold 80 acres to Henry Mumm, after which they moved to Beemer, Nebraska, where he farmed.

   Doretta Faudel married August Malchow in 1898. They had five children. Ben was the youngest. The Malchows celebrated their Golden Anniversary.

   Tena Mumm married Albert Berger Mar. 18, 1914. Albert was born Jan. 12, 1886, in Cantone Berne, Switzerland. He played a trumpet with an orchestra of 22 men in Switzerland. Albert came to the United States in 1905 and became a citizen Nov. 30, 1914. Albert and Tena lived on a farm 1½ miles east of Mead, which Tena's father bought from James Kane in 1899. Kane homesteaded it in 1878.

   On April 4, 1915, a daughter, Clara Catherine, was born to Albert and Tena Berger. Nine months later, on Jan. 19, 1916, Albert died suddenly of double pneumonia while his wife was in Lincoln Hospital for surgery. Tena was unable to attend the funeral of her husband. Through many hardships, Tena managed alone to care for her nine-month-old daughter, and her father, Henry Mumm, who lived with her for eleven years. In 1919, Tena, daughter, and father moved to Yutan, where she bought a home. During this time Tena managed to pay off a large portion of her farm. Henry Mumm passed away May 26, 1926.

   In 1934, Tena lived with her daughter, Clara and Ben Malchow, and spent summer months in Yutan. Tena was a very loving, unselfish person, always giving of herself, never expecting anything in return, and loved by many. She was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Yutan. She had an abiding faith which was manifested to all who knew her. She passed away Jan. 20, 1969. She left her daughter, Clara, son-in-law, Ben Malchow, two grandchildren, Arven Malchow and Arvona Malchow Cleaver, and two great-grandsons, Jerry and Craig Cleaver. Submitted by Ben and Clara Malchow

   Ferdinand Beuelke was born in Pommern Province, Northern Germany, in 1850. The western part of the province is in Russian -- dominated East Germany, and the eastern and central part of the province is Poland. So today, we know that people cannot leave their country. Ferdinand died Dec. 2, 1915. His wife, Augusta Holtz Beuelke, was born in 1855 in Pommern Province, also called Pomerania. Pommern is the German pronunciation. This couple was married in Germany in 1871. To this union were born four children, two boys and two girls, whom they lost to diphtheria in a period of seven days.

   After their loss they came to America in 1881 when Ferdinand was thirty-one years old. He worked for Charles Beyer west of Memphis, Nebraska, and later he rented land from Charles Beyer. The two girls and Carl were born on the Beyer farm.

   Four children were born in America. Emma Beuelke Hass (Mrs. Ed), born in 1886, is deceased. Her children are Elsie Stickney, Gladys, Irene, and Marie. Martha E.J. Beuelke Robbins, (Mrs. Henry N.) was born July 7, 1889, and died Aug. 14, 1943. Her children are Earl, Ross, and Harold, deceased.

   Son Carl Beuelke, born 1893, is deceased. His children are Ruby Johnson, Clarice, and other daughters. (I do not know their names.)

   Emil Beuelke, born in 1898, is deceased. His children are Evelyn Sporer, Marilyn Knaback, and Marion Hackney.

   Ferdinand worked in a dye factory in Germany and was the son of a tailor.

   Although there are many descendants, Mrs. Elsie Beuelke, wife of Emil Beuelke, is the only living person carrying the Beuelke name on Jan. 15, 1983. Her address is: Elsie Beuelke, 202 Magnolia, Friendswood, Texas 77546 Submitted by Mildred Hanson Robbins

   Christian (Chris) Beutler was born in Switzerland in 1882, and, when four years old, came to Saunders County.

Christian and Anna Beutler

   His parents, Christian and Anna Beutler, settled near Yutan, Nebraska. They farmed. They had six sons, John, Chris, Fred, Earnest, Albert and Louis, and two daughters, Lena Miller and Rosa Lehr. John and Fred later settled in Antelope County, and Earnest, in Pierce County, Nebraska.

   After Mr. Beutler's death in 1892, Mrs. Beutler married Fred Furrer. They had three children, twin sons, Herman and William, and a daughter, Emma Kennec, who lives in Yutan, Nebraska. All are deceased except Mrs. Kennec.

   Anna Christine Jurgensen came to Saunders County in 1890 with her parents, Asmus and Johanna Jurgensen. The family came from Duchy of Schesweig, Germany.

   They had six children, Maria Frahm, Anna Beutler, David, Asmus, Peter, and John.

   They settled near Yutan, Nebraska and engaged in farming. Two daughters were born in Saunders County, Emma Tinning and Sophia Yotter.

   In the early nineteen hundreds, the family moved to Cuming County, Nebraska. All left Saunders County except our mother, Anna Beutler. She lived near and in Yutan until 1953 when she moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa to be near two daughters, Dorothea Johnson and Pauline Harford.

   All the Jurgensen family are deceased.

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   Christian (Chris) Beutler and Anna Christine Jurgensen were married in Saunders County in 1904. They lived south of Yutan and were engaged in farming until 1923 when they moved to Yutan, Nebraska. They owned and operated a family-style hotel for many years.

   Chris worked for the Burlington Railroad for ten years and was a farm laborer, also.

   Four daughters were born to them, Dorothea Johnson, Lucile (Yocum) Stange, deceased, Pauline Harford and Marcella Loftus. All the girls graduated from Yutan High School and went on for more education. Dorothea went to Midland College, Fremont, Nebraska. She became a teacher. Lucile, Pauline and Marcella attended Boyles Business College in Omaha, Nebraska.

   Anne Connolly, daughter of Dorothea and granddaughter of Chris and Anna, lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa with her two daughters, Dorothea Anne and Stephanie Christina. Her husband, William P. Connolly, is deceased. Also deceased is their son, Christian Timothy Connolly.

   Ann Watke, daughter of Lucile and Marvin Yocum (both deceased) and granddaughter of Chris and Anna, lives in New Orleans, Louisiana with her husband, Frederic, and five children, Frederic, Kathy, Susan, Christopher and Paula. Their son, Thomas Michael, is deceased.

   Paulette Duerfeldt, daughter of Lucile (deceased) and Carl G. Stange and granddaughter of Chris and Anna, lives in Millard, Nebraska with her husband, Raymond, and three daughters, Tammy, Cindy and Julie.

   Richard Loftus, adopted son of Marcella, grandson of Chris and Anna, lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife, Janice and two children, Laura and Thomas.

   Sheralyn Perrault, adopted daughter of Marcella, granddaughter of Chris and Anna, lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her son, Daniel.

   Years have passed since our parents migrated with their families to Saunders County, seeking a new and better life. By being residents of Saunders County they left their thumb prints by which they can be remembered. Yutan will always seem like home because Chris and Anna have been laid to rest in Holst Lawn near Yutan.

   We do have roots in Saunders County. Submitted by Dorothea Johnson

   My grandfather, Johann Wilhelm Heinrich Beyer, was born in Gebesee, Germany in 1821. In 1866, he was very low with cholera, his mother and wife, Mary Saltzman, having died the same week of this disease which was sweeping Europe. He was left with four girls, Augusta, Amelia, Attline and Friedericke, and a son, Charles (my father). A year later, he married Mrs. Ernesting (Markopf) Barson, a widow with a son. In the early 1870's, the family, except for Augusta who was already married, came to the United States.

House built on Beyer homestead in 1880's.

   He reduced his German name to William Beyer, telling a close friend that he did not like all those handles on his name. He worked for a year for a plantation owner in Virginia, but did not like the wet, slushy winters, and decided to move to Nebraska. His employer told him that Nebraska had Indians and forest fires, but a good friend of my grandfather's, Charles Zeigenbein, who already lived in Nebraska, told him this was not so. He moved to Nebraska in 1872. He wanted land along a creek where wood and water were plentiful. The only location he could find was an 80-acre place on Wahoo Creek about ten miles above Ashland, that a bachelor was homesteading. The bachelor wanted to get out, so grandfather paid him $3.00 per acre for his time served. Grandfather moved in and proved up on the place. His deed was signed by President Rutherford B. Hayes. These deals were called homestead relinquishments in those days.

   The house was built in sections as they could afford. Wahoo was not in existence at the time, so they had to go to Ashland for groceries and supplies. Ashland was also the County Seat then. Corn and hay were the main crops raised to feed livestock. Wheat and barley were also raised. Barley was ground in small, hand-turned grinders, parched in the oven, and used for coffee as there often was no money for coffee.

   During the blizzard of 1888, my father, Charles Beyer, who was 23, started out with a buggy and team of horses to reach District 16 School to get the teacher, who roomed with the Beyer family, and my aunt, Clara Beyer, a scholar who was 13 years old at the time. He had to turn back with the horses as the snow was too deep, but finally reached the school on foot by following fences, and brought them home safely.

   Grandfather and his second wife had three children: Hermine, born in Germany, Clara, and Oscar, born on the Ithaca place.

   My father lived his entire life except for the last few years, on the farm my grandfather settled on. In 1894, he married Ida Curfman who was born in Maryland and came to Nebraska as a young girl in a covered wagon caravan.

   The Beyer family left many descendants, some of whom still live in Saunders County. One of Mr. Beyer's great-grandsons won the Irish Sweepstakes a few years ago.

   In 1928, I married Verner Moline and have lived continuously in the county. We have two sons, Marion and Dennis, and four grandchildren. Submitted by Merna Beyer Moline

   It seems like only yesterday that our ancestors came to Wahoo, Nebraska to settle. Since then, many years have passed and, in fact, they have all taken place in Saunders County. Ron Biggerstaff's great-grandparents came to this area in the 1800's. We know that his grandparents, Edward and Martha (Johnson) Biggerstaff talked about the Blizzard of 1888. Their parents were farmers and lived in this community all their lives. They had three children, Lester, Margaret, and Helen who grew up in Wahoo. Lester married Margaret Person in 1936, and they had two sons, Allan A. and Ronald.

   Allan married Mary Hansen. They reside, with their two children, Blake and Heidi, in Mitchell, South Dakota. Ronald married JoAnne McKlem. They reside in Wahoo with their three children, Darrin, Dean and Dianne.

   Lester and his father, Ed, were in business in Wahoo until 1949 when their furniture store burned. Lester joined the Civil Service until he retired in 1965. He remained in Wahoo until his death in 1970.

   Ron's grandfather, Andrew Person, came from Sweden as a young man of 19 years in 1907. He married Alice Lindau in 1914. Alice was one of nine children, and her parents came from Sweden and farmed near Weston and Malmo. Most of Alice's family have remained in the Wahoo area.

   JoAnne's ancestors have lived in this community for many years, too. Her grandparents were farmers in this area all their lives. Her grandfather, Charles Trutna, farmed just west of Wahoo. Charles married Antonia Jasa in 1895. They had four children, Edward, Theophil, Anna and Martha. These children remained in this community and reared their families. Both Charles and Antonia came from Czechoslovakia at a very young age with their parents in the 1800's. Anna Trutna married Frank McKlem in 1940. They had two children, Lyle and JoAnne. Lyle married Jane Stark. They reside, with their two children, Laura and Steven, near Raymond, Nebraska. JoAnne married Ronald Biggerstaff. They have three children, Darrin, Dean and Dianne, who live in Wahoo, as mentioned before.

   JoAnne's grandparents, Samuel and Cora Cook McKlem, lived in the Wahoo area. Samuel came from Ireland as a child. He and Cora had six children, Joel, Rodger, Josephine, Frank, Robert and Charles. Joel, Robert, and Charles moved to Colorado and reared their families there. Roger, Josephine and Frank stayed in this area. Frank marred Anna Trutna in 1940. The rest is mentioned above. Frank was a farmer south of Wahoo until his death in 1981.

   Frank's grandparents, Joel D. Cook and Amanda Upson Cook lived in the Wahoo area. Joel was instrumental in locating Wahoo as the county seat.

   We are proud to be a part of Wahoo and think it is a good community in which to raise a family and live. Submitted by Ron Biggerstaff

   Harvey Arthur Blake, native Nebraskan, oldest son of Anna Legband Blake of Snyder, Nebraska and Edward Henry Blake, formerly of West Line, Missouri, was born on August 29, 1910 in Snyder. He had three brothers and two sisters. His father was a railroad man. Harvey had part-time schooling at Scribner and Nickerson, Nebr. He started railroading for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad at the tender age of just 16 on Sept. 7, 1926 at Nickerson, working later at Fremont. He continued working until he entered the Navy in Oct., 1942, serving for 3 years. During the next 15 years he was either railroading, or on active duty with the Navy, as he would re-enlist from time to time.

Harvey A. Blake, Yokosuka -- Japan -- 1958

   Railroading as a track foreman took him to live in Colome, South Dakota, Exeter, Nebr., Ewing, Nebr., and Morse Bluff, Nebr. Retiring from railroading in Fremont in 1960 with 34 years to his credit, he is very much interested in railroads today, and loves to visit with others about railroads and other company trains.

   It took Harvey about 30 years to get 20 years credit with military service for retirement. Re-enlisting, he served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and in the Vietnam War. He had 8 years active duty and 12 years reserve time, retiring in 1975 with the SeaBees, Lincoln, Nebraska, Reserve Center.

   Harvey saw active duty aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Nickolas, the heavy cruiser, U.S.S. St. Paul, and the destroyer tender, U.S.S. Bryce Canyon. He

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saw the ports of Japan, Hong Kong, New Hebrides, American Samoa, and the Philippine Islands.

   The marriage of Harvey Arthur Blake and Rose Velma Andersen, Fremont, took place June 12, 1943 in Alameda, Calif. During Harvey's Navy days they spent the winter of 1951-52 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Harvey was delighted with his Navy and Seabee days.

   Harvey grew up as a member of the Lutheran Church, Scribner. Later, in Fremont, he became a member of the First Methodist Church. Now, for the past 12 years, he has been a member of the First Congregational Church, Wahoo. He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Wahoo, The Rebekah Lodge, the American Legion. For nine years, Harvey served as custodian with J.F. Kennedy College, Wahoo. At the present he is a one-night-a week custodian for the Fairview Cafe. Life, in general, has been very colorful for Harvey Blake. By Harvey Blake

   Rose Velma Andersen Blake, native of Fremont, Nebraska, daughter of Winifred May Walroth Andersen, formerly of Ong, Nebraska, and James Elias Andersen, Fremont, was born Oct. 15, 1915 at Fremont. After graduating from Fremont High School in the fall of 1935, she entered the work-a-day force for F.W. Woolworth, Fremont, as a sales clerk. Later, she was the first window trimmer for the Fremont store, and specialized in novelty gift work and wrappings.

Harvey and Rose Blake

   With her marriage June 12, 1943 to Navy serviceman, Harvey Arthur Blake, at Alameda, Calif., she then learned to rivet (Rosie the Riveter) on damaged Navy airplanes at Alameda Air Base. From there, Harvey was transferred to Fallon, Nevada for about a year. Thereafter, during the Navy days, they lived in Berkeley, Vallejo, Oakland, San Diego, and Long Beach, California. They spent four months of delightful days during the winter months at Honolulu, Hawaii. During this time Harvey was on duty aboard the destroyer, the U.S.S. Nicholas.

   Harvey and Rose Blake moved to Wahoo, in Dec., 1953, during his railroad days with the Chicago and Northern Railroad. In 1956, Harvey was called back to active duty with the Navy, serving until ending his active duty in June, 1960, completing his Navy days with about 12 years reserve time. Nine of those years were with the SeaBees at the Lincoln, Nebraska Reserve Center.

   Rose was employed at the Saunders County Community Hospital for 14 years, 1963-77. She was in charge of Central Supply, sterilization department, etc., and also as operating room technician in surgery during the daytime and many evenings on emergency call. All was very enjoyable work.

   Rose's mother, Winifred Andersen, was a live-in at their home for 22 years, the last four requiring almost complete care. She passed away Nov. 12, 1982 at age 94. (I would be glad to care for her all over again.)

   Rose joined the Methodist Church, Fremont, at age 12. In 1970 she became a member of the First Congregational Church, Wahoo, along with Harvey, her husband. They are active members of Bible Study, Summer Youth Vacation Bible School, and at present, Rose is president of the Women's Fellowship Circle. Rose is also active with the Rebekah Lodge #81, being Noble Grand four different years. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #82, being president three different years. At present she is president of Past President's Parley of the Am. Legion Aux.

   Rose has had a colorful life, too, with Harvey, traveling with Railroad, Navy life, and various work activities. Submitted by Harvey Blake

   Bill J. Blankenbeckler was born June 4, 1927 at Craig, Nebraska. His grade school years were spent at a country school south of Decatur, Nebraska. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1944. He served in the army during the Korean War, 1951-52. After his years in the service, Bill trucked.

   D. Joan Shriver was born on a farm north of North Bend, Nebraska on Feb. 26, 1933. She attended School Dist. 80, north of North Bend, until 5th grade, when her family moved to Sutherland, Iowa. She graduated from Sutherland High School in 1950. Joan then attended Midland College at Fremont, Nebraska from 1950 to 1952. She taught at Herman Public Schools from 1952 to 1956. She taught first and second grades for two years; and taught kindergarten and grade school music for two years.

   Bill and Joan were married on August 14, 1955 in Fremont. They lived in Decatur until March, 1957, when they moved to Saunders County. The farm to which they moved is 3 miles east and three-fourths miles south of Cedar Bluffs. It was owned by Fred Jesse from 1955 to 1959. It was then purchased by Dr. Harry Jakeman of Fremont.

   Bill and Joan had two children while living on the farm. Cheryl Kay was born on July 4, 1957 in Fremont. Ronald Lee was born August 17, 1961 in Fremont. They attended District 105 while living on the farm.

   One of the highlights of the school year was the Christmas program. A special memory was of the old stage curtain, which, when unrolled, displayed many old-time advertisements from merchants in Fremont, Cedar Bluffs, and Wahoo. The students spent many hours practicing their "pieces" and songs. After the program, the children received treats from Santa. Then everyone enjoyed the sandwiches and cakes the mothers had brought.

   Another highlight was the picnic at the end of the year. Once again, the mothers brought more than enough food for everyone. After a brief rest, the fathers were talked into playing softball with the students. After an exciting game, the school board furnished ice cream for all. The next morning, the fathers would be sore and stiff and vowed that they would not play ball next year. But guess what? They all played the next year.

   Joan was a charter member of the Lamp-Liters Extension Club, which was formed in the fall of 1957. Cheryl belonged to the Centennial Clovers 4-H Club and Joan was an assistant leader. They both helped form this club.

   On Feb. 26, 1970, the family moved to 315 "C" Street in Wahoo. Bill hauled gravel with Ervin Nelson for about two years. He then hauled grain and livestock. He now hauls liquid cattle feed to cattle feeders.

   Joan became a charter member of the Officers Extension Club and was its first president. She was an assistant secretary at John F. Kennedy College for one school year. She is now employed at Saunders County Hospital.

   The family are all members of the United Methodist Church.

   Cheryl joined the Bright-Eyed Susans 4-H Club, and with them, took part in the Wahoo Centennial pageant. She later joined the Centennial Queens 4-H Club. She was active in all high school music activities. In her senior year, she was chosen to play in the Hastings Honor Band. Cheryl graduated from Wahoo High School in May, 1975. She attended UNL for two years. On Sept. 27, 1980, she married Gerald Warren of Wymore, Nebraska. A daughter, Carrie Dawn, was born to them on August 28, 1982. They now reside in Lincoln.

   Ron was a member of a boys' 4-H club for several years. His favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing. He graduated from Wahoo High School in May, 1980. He attended Southeast Community College at Milford. He lives in Wahoo, a self-employed trucker. By Joan Blankenbeckler

   Frank Blazek was born Dec. 27, 1881 to Otakar and Katerina Blazek in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and came to the United States in the summer of 1906 by ship. He settled in the village of Weston where he worked on farms. In 1910, he opened his own blacksmith shop.

Frank Blazek and son Louis 1930's -- Farm Southwest of Agnew, Nebr.

   On September 21, 1909, he was married to Carrie Marie Pekarek in St. John's Church, Weston, Nebraska. Carrie was the daughter of Frank and Frances Pekarek. She was born Sept. 18, 1884. Frank and Carrie had six children, four daughters and two sons: Frances Woita, Bessie Kucera, Lod Blazek (deceased), Rosalie Martin, Lillian Knap and twin brother, Louis, who is deceased.

   In 1931 the family moved to a farm southwest of Agnew, Nebraska where they farmed until the fall of 1941 when Louis was drafted into the army. Then they settled in Valparaiso where they resided until their deaths. Carrie died September 24, 1973, and Frank on August 24, 1975.

   I, Bessie Kucera, was born December 2, 1911 to Frank and Carrie Blazek in Weston, Nebraska. I attended Weston Public School and graduated on May 15, 1930. On June 3, 1930, I was married to Albin G. Kucera in St. John's Church, Weston. We lived on a farm three miles north of Weston until 1955 when we moved to Weston. We are the parents of a daughter, Arlene Kucera Jansa, and a son, Donald. Albin died on May 30, 1970.

   I am a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Rosary Society. My hobbies are crocheting and quilting. (See Mrs. Frances Woita.) Submitted by Bessie Kucera

   I, Frances Woita, was born October 3, 1910 to Frank and Carrie Blazek in Weston, Nebraska. (See Frank Blazek history.) I attended the Weston Public School to the ninth grade and quit school after that. I was married to Emil Woita October 21, 1930 at St. John's Church, Weston, Nebraska.

   We lived on a farm northwest of Weston. A daughter and son were born to us. Pauline O'Connor was born Jan. 1, 1933, and Roger Woita was born Dec. 22, 1934. In 1938 we moved to Bruno, Nebraska, to a farm. In 1945 we moved to a farm south of Weston, Nebr.

   My parents, Frank and Carrie Blazek celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sept. 21, 1959, and their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Sept. 21, 1969.

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