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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Nordic Fest Reunion
While some of my cousins (spouses and children too) spent two or three days immersed in all things Norwegian at Decorah’s Nordic Fest, Mary and I were able to be there only Friday. But I know we included the right event … Continue reading
Posted in Foods, Gina Estensen, Holidays, Recreation
Tagged Nordic Fest, quilting, reunion, sugar cookies
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The Pastors Christopherson
Pigeon Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church, which has served Borresons and Estensons from the time they arrived in Fitch Coulee, has the distinction of a father and son as its pastors for nearly 90 years. Emanuel Christopherson arrived from Norway in 1876 to accept … Continue reading
From Taxi Driver to Record Bowler
Oh, my, the things we learn “out of school” - and from searching old newspapers. Today it’s time to give a bit of attention to Uncle Sid and share two things about him that I didn’t know: that he once was … Continue reading
Ye Olde Dog Shep
It must be mandatory that every farm has had a dog by the name of Shep. The long-haired, lovable creature most likely would have been a Collie, Shepherd, or mix of the two. If Shep was of another time, he would have been a … Continue reading
Gina and Emil’s 40th Anniversary
Awhile ago, David sent me several photos and a news clipping of Emil and Gina Borreson’s fortieth wedding anniversary celebration that took place on their farm in August 1939. I split the news clipping in a attempt to make it easier to read. You … Continue reading
Posted in Emil Borreson, Gina Estensen, Uncategorized
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Church as Social Center
Recently I happened upon a fascinating article in the Wisconsin Magazine of History that connected to our family’s history over a hundred years ago. The subject, “Rural Church Reform in Wisconsin During the Progressive Era” by Brian W. Beltman, looked at the … Continue reading
Posted in Bertinus Estensen, Churches, Maria Thorsen, Uncategorized
Tagged Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church
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In Gina’s Kitchen
Just about anything that I might know about Gina’s kitchen has come from you who have commented to this blog. So, thank you! Since the information about foods in the family has arrived in bits and pieces, I went back through … Continue reading
Emil’s Leading-Edge Style
How shall we describe Emil as a farmer? In Homestead, his daughter Clara is direct: “Emil was the first farmer to have a modern farm in the coulee.” Sid confirms this progressive way about his father: it was important to Emil … Continue reading
Listening to the Radio
An item on the 1930 United States Census caught my eye. I was looking over the lines for Emil, Gina, and their family when I noticed one category was “Radio set.” Did Emil and Gina have a radio on April … Continue reading
Posted in Recreation, Uncategorized
Tagged early radio stations, WHA radio, WTAQ radio
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