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While preserving history is very important, the true historian has to have the "Patience of Job" and willing to wait years, even decades, to find that history or for someone to come along and share it.
Here is the picture from the Internet and I have more information under his name in my Civil War Veterans section.
https://www.davidkusel.com/veteran/welcome.htm
This link and more can be found by clicking on the "Long Term projects" link on the left side frame of this web page.
Here is a cropped image from an 1884 plat map that I had restored and enhanced that took me about a week to do the digital work.
You can see J.W. Gardner farm in the east part of Manning at that time, some
of which became the Gardner Additions.
The Great Western RR line (which later basically paralleled the Northwestern) was not yet brought through Manning at this time.
In Memory of Millicent (Read) Wiese
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Be sure to look for this picture in the tribute - I just now noticed the unique piece of farm equipment that is shown.
I didn't notice it when I scanned the Wilhelm collection years ago.
Always so much history hiding in old pix.
I hope someone might recognize it or heard about it and can tell me more about how it was used...
For decades I have been trying to find out where the WWI barracks came from and when it was placed by the old high school. I talked to Art Rix and many other old timers
years ago and no one could remember when/where it came from.
While working on Joann's tribute, I finally noticed that there is no band room in the background.
I had always guessed this barracks was moved in sometime after WWII but never paid attention to the various pictures I have scanned until just now having a better idea
when it was moved in. The cheerleader picture was taken in 1950, so sometime after this the barracks was moved in.
There aren't that many people still living in Manning who attended this school during this time-frame to ask but Wava Lorenzen is one person I plan on visiting with to see
if she can remember when the barracks was brought in.
This isn't something that would be a major event in Manning, hence why no one really has a good memory of it.
Hopefully someone who knows will read this and contact me...
I visited with Wava (Lacy) Lorenzen who is in the cheerleader picture, and she doesn't remember when it was moved in.
The tall trees in this first picture below were American Elms, which were wiped out when the Dutch Elm disease was brought over from Europe in the early 1960s.
Now we have the Asian Ash borer that is wiping out our Ash trees.
Bud Johnson told me that in the 1920s and 30s Paper white birch were planted in the parking along the streets and then the birch borer came in and wiped those trees out.
Fortunately, after the Elm disease, we started figuring out that you don't plant all of the same species trees.
1956 Diamond Jubilee
1957 Homecoming
1968
Memorial Day 1975
One of the reasons I want to find out more information is I want to use one of these pictures in the Manning Veterans book since, as far as what several old timers told me - that this was a WWI barracks moved in here.
This is why it is imperative that people get me their old school scrapbooks so I can go through them to scan and look for all kinds of historical clues that show up in the background of their pix.
Scroll down on this side to find 2 feature stories about the MFD history...
You can find more information I posted a couple of decades ago by scrolling down on the left side and then click on "Manning Historical" and on the right side you'll find 3 links to MFD history.
I actually had forgotten about this 1974 feature until, Jane's daughter posted the message.
It's too bad I didn't remember this feature, since the class of 1974 held its reunion recently. They could have shown it at the Heritage Park Konferenz Centre...but as I wrote, I can't remember everything.
Now James has a lot of relatives here in Manning and below I'll show a few pictures and list some names that many of you will know or are familiar with.
This is one reason why I like to work on Manning's history and am constantly asking for Manning connected folks to work with me to send me their old Manning/area pix to scan.
The more pix and information I add to my Manning historical database, the more I can document and show connections like this.
James "Jim" D. Popp was born on December 30, 1960, in Denison, Iowa. Growing up, Jim enjoyed following his father around during chores and watching milk cows. In the early 1970s, the family relocated to Ute, Iowa, where Jim found joy in visiting with neighbors during their walks, fostering connections that illustrated his warm and approachable nature.
In 1999, Jim made a significant move to the Howard Center in Sac City, Iowa, where he resided until 2016. Following his time there, he found a new home at the Blackhawk Life Care Center in Lake View, Iowa. These transitions were marked by his warm spirit and the friendships he formed within these communities.
Jim had a variety of interests that brought joy to his life. He was an avid fan of classic television shows, finding delightful companionship in episodes of "I Love Lucy," "The Munsters," "The Wild Wild West," and the "Lawrence Welk Show." His enthusiasm extended to the world of superheroes, with Batman reigning as his favorite, a cherished part of his weekly routine.
Music was another passion of Jim; he had a particular fondness for old country western tunes, often reveling in the melodies of Johnny Cash. Additionally, Jim found joy in the simple pleasure of spending time with his beloved cat, Grayson, who was a frequent visitor and source of comfort.
Summer family reunions at Blackhawk Lake were a highlight for Jim, where he cherished the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and enjoy days filled with laughter and shared memories. He delighted in car rides around the lake, which were often capped off with a sweet treat of ice cream before heading home.
Jim's life was a testament to the joy of companionship, the simple pleasures of entertainment, and the value of family connections. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jim passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa, having attained the age of 63 years, 8 months, and 18 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Margaret (Singsank) Popp, and brother Russell S. Popp.
He is survived by his sisters: Cheryl and husband Robert Zobel of Sioux City; Lori and her husband Patrick Tovaas of Johnstown, Colorado; nieces: Jennifer Zobel of Springfield, Missouri and Valori Zobel (fiancé Ryan Stevens) of Columbus, Nebraska; nephew, Andrew Miller of Yuma, Arizona; great-nephews: Conor Zobel-Stevens, Ayden Miller, and Avery Miller, great-niece, Annistyn Miller; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, Iowa. Visitation with Family Greeting Friends will be held the same day, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., also at Ohde Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning. Memorials may be directed to Blackhawk Life Care Center, 73 W 5th St., Lake View, IA 51450 in his memory.
Charles was the illegitimate son of Johanna. He was born in Germany and immigrated to the US with his mother as a child.
Then Johanna married Joseph Muhlbauer and they had the rest of the children.
Charles was the father of William Muhlbauer (and siblings)
Johanna "Jenny" is Margaret (Singsank) Muhlbauer's mother, and also Earl, Glenn, Verna Hass, Laurel Vogl, Ardella Berg, Cleo Hansen
Scanned from a copy that was part of Earl & Jean (Stuhr) Singsank's collection
Laura (Hinze) Popp (Mrs. Detlef Popp)
Russell Popp's mother and James Popp's paternal grandmother
Detlef & Frederika (Jentzen) Popp
James' paternal great-grandparents
Scans from Joanne Schnackel's collection.
Detlef Popp
If you have an old Manning picture or item but don't document the who/what/when/where/why, it
is just something old but add family background, names, dates, and other information and then you are truly preserving history.
I'm sure there are still wonderful old Manning connected
pix out there, that will someday get thrown away, so I continue to beg and plead with people to send their old Manning historical items to me to scan and document. If they want them
back, I'll gladly do this, but if they don't want them anymore, then I'll keep them to include in the future museum.
The first 2 scans came from different collections and were copies, one from a picture postcard and the other from a promotional flier.
I worked with Art Rix, Bill Ohde, and
several other older Manning folks to get some names decades ago. While some were guesses, at least we have some names and now with Dave & Dee's help we know which Grundmeier
is which...as initially all I had were the last names.
Scan from the original photo from Dee and her family.
Back row: ??, ?? Charles McLaughlin, Otto Kempf, George Detlefs
Third row: ? Gottsche, August Gruhn, ??, John Rostermundt, Peter??, Bill Claussen
Second row: Ernest Grundmeier, Hugo Grundmeier, Joe Rushenberg, trophy, George Albert, ??, Louis Reinhold
Front row: ??, Harry Rostermundt
Scan from a large print Dee had, that was cropped from a negative.
This is the original image the above photo
was cropped from.
Scan I made in 2002 from a picture postcard.
Information written on back of the postcard.
1913
I show this picture postcard since it has names and information
written on back.
Note the team positions of some of the men - Hugo Grundmeier was one of the men on the tongue of the hose cart.
This picture has nothing to do with the running team but was also in Dee's collection she sent me.
Anton Mergele was a brother to Anna (Mergele) Grundmeier (Mrs. Hugo Grundmeier)
This is an early 1910 Indian motorcycle.
Anton served during WWI and was the 1936-37 Legion Commander in Manning.
While working with the names of team members I noticed I didn't have Herman Goettsch's obituary, nor did I know where he was buried...then after searching the Internet, I found his wife's obituary that listed them living in Manning, so I knew I had the correct family and then found Herman's obit which also mentioned him living in Manning. It doesn't mention anything about him being on the running team, but the family would have lost that history after moving to Davenport and why it is so imperative to find out where people who lived here at one time, moved to, and then connect their history here so it isn't lost forever.
I don't want to take away from the accomplishments of the above men, but I always like to show examples of how we follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and those
who preceded us in Manning.
Connie found several news clippings about the MFD running team in the late 1890s.
After reading some of the names and providing
their first names, as opposed to initials, I decided to see if I have obits for some of them and asked Connie to see if she could also find some obits for me.
Note that Arthur Hanchett's dad was a Civil War Veteran who also lived in Manning and was a member of the McPherson Post 33, GAR.
It's things like this that I'm able to tie together, that no one else can do with our little town of Manning.
Peter M. Loes
In 2016, Mark Loes found my web page and provided
some pix & information about the Loes family and I shared what I had with him.
Here are some news articles about the MFD running team.
Coming to the Tournament
Manning Monitor: The Manning hose team is doing some good practice work these
evenings. Captain Morrow is sparing no pains or time in putting his men in the
best condition for the coming tournament, which commences at Council Bluffs June
11. He has enrolled on his list some of the best material the town affords, and
with the fitting they are receiving they should and will make a showing at the state
tournament that will be a credit to themselves and the town from which they come.
Our citizens and the city fathers, especially, should show them encouragement
in their work. The following named persons compose the team: Horace Free, Joseph
P. Arp, Thomas Mably, Mike Leydham, Christ Larson,
Clint Bennett, Frank Ferguson, Arthur Hanchett, Otto Noble, Fred Miller, Peter M.
Loes, Dwight W. Patton; couplers, Albert Lincoln Wright and Frank Guild.
Daily Nonpareil, June 1, 1889
Good for the Manning hose team. In the 49 class races at
Sioux City there were five entries of crack teams, and Manning took third
prize, making the run in 50.
Carroll Sentinel, June 10, 1887
Items of Interest Gathered by Our Local Correspondent.
Great Victory.
The Manning hose team won the State Championship and the Silver cup at the
State tournament which was held at Des Moines last week. The team won two
firsts and got no time in the other two races. In the
first State hose race, the electric starter failed to work and after making a
fast run, the timers failed to take the time. They were given another trial and
this time the pistol failed to fire and they failed to
get a good start and had to abandon the race. The next day, West Liberty, being
the first team to run, made the fast time of 31 3/5 and it commenced to rain
just as the Manning team were getting ready to run but luckily it ceased but
the track was somewhat heavy when they made the run and they made the race in
31 2/5, which won the cup for this year Manning also defeated the fast West
Liberty teem in the Hub to Hub, the last race of the tournament in the
wonderful time of 27 3/5, within three fifths of a second of the time made by
the Neola team years ago, which is considered a worlds record. In then novelty Hub to Hub race, Manning defeated the Osceola
team fully twenty feet but failed to make the coupling and the race went to
Osceola by time of 37 seconds flat, Manning won the straightaway in 28 1/5, the
flag race in 1:49 3/5. They got no time in the first state race and in the
Novelty race, Manning's leader was ahead in the Leaders race when he fell. The
team returned home Saturday noon and was met at the depot by a large crowd of
citizens with the band and escorted to the Park Hotel for dinner. In the evening they were given an automobile ride and a
jollification meeting was held on Main Street. Fully
two thousand people attended the celebration. This is the first time that a
Carroll County team has won the state race and the
Manning citizens are proud of their team and are going to try and keep them
together for two years more and win the cup for keeps.
Carroll Sentinel, August 1, 1911
Here is some information from the History of Manning 1898.
Manning Hose Company and Water Works,
Up till the organization of the Manning Hose Company, the only method of fighting fires
was with fire buckets and even then there was no system, not even a bucket brigade; but
each one could pitch in and do it all or stand on the street corner with his hands in his
pockets and whistle, or criticise the methods employed by thane who were assisting,
The growth of the town had increased to such an extent and the need of an organized fire
company had become so apparent, that May 15 1884, the first meeting was called for the
purpose of organizing a hose company.
An organization was perfected with the following
officers and membership: President, N. J. Smith; Vice President, J. M. Nettle; Foreman. F.
W. Arney; Assistant Foreman, W. P. Guild; Secretary, Neil McArthur; Treasurer, G. F.
Chapman; Trustees, E. C. Perry, Albert Lincoln Wright, C. S. Lawrence; Members, R. L. Zane J. B.
Henshaw, D. D. Clark, W. F. Carpenter, C. Johnson, E. Smith and F. Wilkins.
At this time the only water supply was the wells and cisterns, however was promise of a better water system as bids had been landed in for the institution of a tank system of water works The system was ready for operation by the autumn of 1884. The tower stands 30 feet high and supports a tank with a capacity of 50,000 gallons.
The water supply was obtained south of the tank, across the C. N. W. track, in close
proximity to the present pumping station. A reservoir was sunk near, and lower, than the
creek bed, and supplied from the creek through a filter.
This, however, proved unsatisfactory, as high water flooded the reservoir filling it with sediment and impure
water. A well was then dug east of the reservoir, but this failed to supply sufficient water
in the dry years of 1893-4. In 1894, nine three inch, driven sand wells were sunk and
connected with the pumping station. These have proven very satisfactory both for
quantity and purity of water.
Up till 1894, the water was forced to the tank by wind power, but after the sand wells were
sunk, the he power was changed to steam. Now, the water is forced from the sand wells to
the tank by a steam pump equal to a 25 horse power and has a pumping capacity of
11,000 gallons per hour.
There is over a mile of 6 and 4 inch mains, which renders it very
convenient to tap for private use and affords excellent fire protection; as these mains
connect with 14 double fire plugs to which can be attached the 1500 feet of hose, thus
carrying a powerful stream of water to almost any building in the town. There are three
hose carts for the reeling of the hose, and a hook and ladder truck, fully equipped with
ladders, buckets. and all such appliances as are necessary in the case of fire.
Referring back to the organization of the hose company, it was organized under the name;
After the organization of the Company to purchase a hosecart and hose was the next thing in order, as the completion of the water works was only a matter of a few months. The request for a hose cart was presented to the town council, and in less than a week the council reported that they had contracted for a hose cart of superior quality. A running team was then selected, consisting of the following members; Pole, Peter M. Loes, Frank Laird; Lead, Dwight Patton, Fred Miller and F. P. Guild, J. P. Arp alternates; Couplers, A. L. Wright, W. F. Carpenter; Reel-men, J. P. Arp, W. F. Arney; Captain, W. F. Carpenter; Rope-men, D.W. Sutherland, W.E. Guild, F. Laird, J.W. Morrow.
For the benefit of the team in practicing, they purchased in June of 1887, 300 feet of tournament hose, a half interest of which was purchased by the town which seemed to display a very liberal attitude. The hose was purchased for $150.00. There was also two speaking trumpets, a play pipe and a practicing coupling purchased at the same time. This placed the company in good condition for practice and effective results. The company applied for, and was admitted to membership of the Iowa Fireman's Association in the spring of this year.
THE SIOUX CITY TOURNAMENT this year was the most important
event in which the team ever took part. The team was composed of, J. W. Marrow, P. M.
Loes, James Hathaway, W. F. Carpenter, A. L. Wright, D. W. Patton, Frank Laird, William
Hathaway, E. M. Funk, Peter Murray, Frank Ferguson, L. M. Conkling, J. P. Arp, Charles
Coe, Frank Arney, Joseph Bemrose, Fred Miller and William Coe. The team's practice time
was 47 seconds for 300 yards on a slow track. At the tournament they entered in the "49
second class" and won third money.
In the "46 second class" they would have taken third
money had their hose not been tramped on by some parties who had no right, on the track.
In this race, they made a record of 39 seconds, the second best time made during the
tournament. This was the first state, tournament in which they had taken pant, and
consequently, they were not "onto the tricks" practiced by some of the professional
teams. After this year, the interest began to wane, and the team finally disbanded.
THE PRESENT HOSE AND FIRE COMPANY number, in all, twenty six members as follows: President, J. P. Arp; Secretary, W. B. Parrott; Treasurer, E. K. Johnson; Chief, William Wunrath; Asst. Chief, Fred Miller; Trustees, William Wehrman, Peter Stephany and C. J. Larson; Members, H. M. Free, Clinton Kenyon, George Shelldorf, John Grelck, John Frahm, Martin Brunnier, Julius Ruge, C. H. Reinholdt, John Schnoor, Herman Grau, Charles Schmidt, Edward Breckenridge, August Reimer, R. Wohlers, H. P. Hansen and D. W. Patton.
Besides running in contests, here is an incident where Albert Wright and another fireman arrived first to fight a fire in 1884.
THE FIRE IN E. C. PERRY'S STORE, broke out about 5:00 o'clock, Sunday morning, March 4, 1884. Mr. Perry, who occupied a room over the store as a sleeping apartment, discovered the fire and gave the alarm. He had been awakened by the smothering sensation caused by the smoke. The fire was beyond control, in Perry's building, before water could be brought to bear on it. E.L. IVES and Albert L. WRIGHT were THE HOSE TEAM on this occasion, as they had the hose cart on the scene before the other people had arrived. When it was discovered that Perry's building could not be saved, the efforts of the firemen were turned towards saving Hoffmann & Schoop's Store. The goods were all removed, although they were damaged to the extent of about $400. "It was while at work saving this building from the fury of the leaping flames, that F. W. Arney inhaled some smoke and gas from the effect of which he was confined, for some time, to his bed. To MR. ARNEY is GIVEN the CREDIT for saving the adjoining building and possibly the entire block. He slid down the south side of the roof, adjoining the burning building, which was covered with ice, and with one hand holding the hose, he dropped to the eaves, and with the other hand played the water in such a manner that the siding was but slightly charred. If the boys holding the hose had loosened their grip, Arney would have met his doom in the fiery pit." Perry's loss was estimated at $7000. He carried insurance to the amount of $1500.00 on the building and $2000 on the stock.
Dave---Got anything on living members of the HS class of 1952? My last communication with you on this issue Sept 2021
Thnx/Bob
1952 MHS graduates: Cheral Andresen, Norman Andresen, Barbara Bauer, Rosemary Bock, Ella Mae Boell, Richard Boell, Robert Boell, Myron Bogatzke, Mardel Bonnesen, Raymond Christensen, William Crane, LeRoy Dammann, Fredric Dethlefsen, Gene Ehrichs, Phyllis Genzen, Kenneth Graves, Adele Gray (salutatorian), Robert Grundmeier, Florence Hammer, Robert Hansen, Leon Hugeback, Don Jackson, Waldean Jackson, Allen Jensen, Patty Kasperbauer, Genelle Kruse, Darlene Loneman, Merle McKim, Louise Mohr, Gary Nady, Roger Nielsen, Lois Nissen, Marlene Nulle, Zita Ress, Deanes Rowedder, Ruth Schmidt (valedictorian), Wallace Schroeder, Russell Spies, Lois Struve, Joyce Stuhr, Ruth Wellendorf, Charlene Witt, Richard Zerwas
1952 former students: Craig Argo, Gene Armentrout, Sylvia Christie, Larry Christie, Gary Dales, Kenneth Danner, Marion Fox, Virginia Hansen, Roger Held, Gay Hockett, William Knaack, Don Knudsen, Howard Kuchel, Sharon Ochsner, Mary Jo Olbertz, Shannon Owen, Allen Penshen, Mary Lou Petersen, Jack Porter, Fredric Schiek, Billy Welker, James Wingrove
Jefferson No. 2
Carol Albertsen
Carol then married Donald Nielsen, and three children were born into that union: Randy, Lori, and Mark. She was later united in marriage to Jeff Albertsen on July 8, 1978, at St. Johns American Lutheran Church in Caroll, Iowa, and one child, Michael, was born. Jeff and Carol have been farming in Cameron Township and living on the family farm near Gray, Iowa. In their earlier years of marriage, they enjoyed golfing in a couple’s league and country western dancing. Carol and Jeff had a busy social life, including many Friday night suppers out with friends. They enjoyed attending basketball, soccer, and baseball games and state and county fairs to watch their grandchildren. Carol often volunteered her time at church, helping with funeral meals, weekly bulletins, and monthly newsletters. Attending church and going out for coffee with friends afterwards was something they looked forward to every week. They also enjoyed Thursday night music in the park during the summer. Carol and Jeff recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary.
Carol really enjoyed living on the farm. She loved gardening, cooking, baking, and delivering meals to the fields. Giving her grandkids rides on the golf cart became one of her favorite things to do. She would often stash animals on the golf cart path to surprise them. Carol and her good friend Marcia Hacker owned an M&C lunch wagon, serving many meals at auctions for 18 years. She also enjoyed spending time at her home in Lake of the Ozarks with her family and especially her sister Sharon. She looked forward to socializing with her many friends at Tuesday night Bingo and was a member of the ODO (our day off) club that would meet monthly for over 50 years. Carol also loved watching her son Mike race the #3 car and was so relieved when the race was over. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law, Ernie Albertsen.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Albertsen of Gray, Iowa; Mother-in-law, Ardys Albertsen of Exira, Iowa; son, Randy Nielsen of Audubon, Iowa; daughter, Lori Ray (Jeff) of Lenexa, Kansas; son, Mark Nielsen (Sarah) of Grimes, Iowa; son; Michael Albertsen (Krystal) of Audubon, Iowa; sister, Sharon Drake (Ron) of Rogers, Arizona; sisters-in-law: JoEllen Loveless (Matt) of Edmond, Oklahoma; and Joni Baier (Mark) of Audubon, Iowa; Grandchildren include Amanda Kommes (Isaac) of Exira, Iowa; Amy Riehemann (Zack) of Honolulu, Hawaii; Jason Hupp (Courtney) of Lenexa, Kansas; Jared Hupp (Ashley) of Honolulu, Hawaii; Nolan Nielsen of Carson, Iowa; Monica Woofter (Michael) of Waukee, Iowa; Gracye Albertsen of Overland Park, Kansas; Jenna Nielsen of West Des Moines, Iowa; Sienna Albertsen of Ames, Iowa.; nieces: Dawn Renze, Tamera Beaman, Kelly Holck, Stephanie Baier, Jenni Young, Jill Tompkins, Katelyn Baier; nephew, Drew Baier; many great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa, with Pastor Chris Townsend officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. A luncheon will be held following the interment in the fellowship hall of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. The casket bearers for Carol are Jon Meislahn, Daryl Hacker, Bryan Olson, Eddie Steffes, Steve Mathisen, Russ Bruhn, Tom Chambers, and Karl Albertsen.
Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 08, 2024, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Audubon, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in memory of Carol. They may be mailed to Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 201, Audubon, IA 50025.
Funeral arrangements are handled with the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Audubon, IA.
Here is a fairly large image of 4 siblings.
In this album are some identified pictures and many of them were Lyden & Blocker Studio pix taken in Manning...this
one happens to be from eastern Iowa (specifically Clinton), where pretty much all old-time families in this area first came to in Iowa before continuing to move west.
This album is probably connected more specifically to the Mundt side of Linda's family, but in there are 2 Rix boys which I haven't taken time yet to see how that family fits in.
John was told by his dad that when the La France came in on the Milwaukee RR, in a box car, it was not properly anchored so when the train
would start and stop the LaFrance would bang into the front of the car and back of the car.
It was sent back and the company repaired/fixed the damage to the front and back of the vehicle.
In 1980, when the fire department restored the LaFrance, the body workers found lead and other compounds used to fill in dents and fix the damage to the body of the truck.
It was restored for the 1981 Manning Centennial.
So I may have never heard this story if it had not been for finding this picture on E-bay and now documenting more things about this Manning LaFrance fire truck after visiting with John.
So if you've heard eventful stories about Manning's history and better yet have pix and documents about that event, please get that information to me to scan and add to the Manning Historical Database.
Thanks to my Manning historic preservation partner, Connie, here is some information she found online...
1928 Manning fire truck wins prize
The Manning Fire Department volunteers who worked to restore a 1928 fire truck
were headed by a four-man work committee. Lyle Jahn and Lyle Bald helped organize
the effort. Committee members John Ohde and Doug Schroeder were unavailable for the picture.
A lot of man hours and money went into restoring a 1928 American LaFrance fire truck owned by the Manning Fire Department, but it all paid off last Saturday in Cherokee.
The truck took first-place honors in antique division competition for trucks at the state Volunteer Firemen's Convention.
Manning firemen estimated that $3,000 was spent on materials for restoration, with the cost shared by the fire department and the city. Between 2,800 and 2,900 man-hours went into the task, all volunteer labor of a four-man work committee at the Manning fire station.
The truck was sandblasted and some minor body repairs were made. It was then primed and sanded several times before being painted and polished. No equipment had to be purchased because all the original gear was still at the station. Engine work put the truck in perfect operating condition, according to Fire Chief Merlyn Irlbeck.
"If we had a tire, we could use it," he boasted. Technically, it is very similar to the department's present trucks. Three pumper trucks, two tankers, and one emergency unit are maintained by the department.
The truck was purchased when it was new in 1928 for $4,500 and was retired in 1961. A new truck the department is considering buying costs approximately $35,000. The 1928 relic has been used for parades and shows, but was not fully restored until last winter.
Irlbeck explained that the department contacted the American LaFrance Company in Elmira, New York, for details on the truck's original equipment. Using pictures and the original bill of lading provided by the company. Manning volunteers restored the antique to exactly the way it was purchased.
Volunteers worked from January to June on the project. Since then, they have hauled it to parades and competitions on a goose-neck trailer. The truck took second-place in a parade at Kimballton earlier this summer.
At Cherokee. the truck was in competition with approximately
141 other vehicles. For topping the antique division
the fire department received a $25 cash award.
Carroll Daily Times Herald, September 16, 1980
In between mowing the farm yard, working on a garage door, and now on our grain elevator leg, taking pix of the new gym construction and new homes in the new development
area of the town, I still get in some scanning...
Here are the most recent scans from the Russ & Linda (Meggers) Frank huge collection.
It is always interesting but sad how every family has to deal with tragedy from time to time.
We often forget that when we have
something tragic occur in our own family that something similar is going on in so many other families.
Russ never got to know his biological father who was tragically
kicked by his horse and died shortly thereafter...this was when Russ was a baby.
I always like to scan and show old farm pictures - it can give a different perspective to people living today, so they understand how easy they have it and how hard people physically worked years ago...
Marjorie Frank with an electric weeding machine for her garden.
I have never seen anything like this - especially electric from
so long ago.
If anyone can tell me more about this garden tool - please let me know.
Philip Wallentine making syrup - Burlington, Iowa
Bertha (Wallentine) married Brick Moore in Botna.
Leona Gruhn and Marjorie Frank washing the Frank car.
I'm guessing this was tree and stump removal.
Robert Moore, Russ Frank, Clinton Moore, Tom McKeever
Herman Frank on his horse.
Herman holding Russ, shortly before he died.
Marjorie (Moore) Frank holding Russ
Russell
Halloween October 31, 1975 Kim, Rod & Vicki Frank
Nettie (Moore) Grau MHS 1920 - later Mrs. Walter Grau
Now we are getting into my family tree - Walter is my relative.
This is why I always like to go through Manning connected people's collections, as I'll generally also find my own relatives too.
During the early years, I had lots of people post messages but it is seldom used, except now with Sandra, and I'm so excited that she did...
She informed me her great-great-grandfather Thomas Goyen, served in the Civil War and moved to Manning.
She has some information and pictures so I'm working with her
to get more of the information she has. I'm hoping she either has original photos to scan or can get someone who has them to rescan them at a higher resolution.
Here are a few she sent me.
She also has obits for Thomas and his wife so I added them to my obituary page.
This now increases the number of Civil War Veterans in my database who lived in Manning/area to 105.
1888 3rd Reunion, Iowa 3rd
Thomas Goyen front
right holding his hat.
Manning's McPherson Post 33
To make a long story short, my main PC started randomly rebooting, and after a week of trouble shooting and trying all kinds of solutions and discovery ideas from the Internet, I'm
fairly sure the power supply is getting funky.
I had figured I'll need to build a new PC - the old one I built 12 years ago.
After looking up components, and I knew things would have changed a lot but not as much as I had anticipated, so I decided to purchase a high-end Dell...problem is that it had Windows
11 Pro on it.
Again, I figured there would be compatibility problems with some of my hardware and software but this is where the nightmare began.
So after a week of
installing, uninstalling, reloading the Dell to original factory settings multiple times, I finally spent another couple of days to get it loaded with Windows 10 Home version which is what
my old PC has.
Well I was able to get most of the older software loaded, but had to purchase some newer versions and finally after several more days, I finally was able to
get my software to recognize the twain drivers of my scanners, so now I'm back up and running about 98% - at least the main/important parts are working.
So here are scans from my first project with my new system.
While visiting with a fellow in Manning about an idea he has to get a couple of famous people in Manning, I could see he was frustrated that SOME people tell him it is a stupid idea, will
never work, someone else should be doing this, and then there are always some gossipers who have to put in their two cents and the jealous people who think it should be their idea.
I told him about an event in 1974 and the challenges they had...
Connie just found this interesting historical article.
If anyone has researched old patents and knows websites to look on - I'd be very curious if Swaney
was able to get a patent for his idea...
Manning Monitor
Wilson B. Swaney and Peter Ohrt, our telephone and electric
light men, returned Saturday from their several days trip to New York. Mr.
Swaney went to see Munn & Company, of the Scientific American, in regards
to a new patent he has been at work on for some time called the "telephone
relay" or in other words, a separate attachment which is fastened to the
phone and will repeat the message. It certainly will be a great improvement to the
telephone. They also visited Washington and the patent office at that place and
they report an enjoyable as well as a profitable trip.
Audubon Republican, January 29, 1903
Was this a girdle adjustment, OR an aching back???
All in good fun in Manning, Iowa
Melvin Renze - Parade Grand Marshal - 96 years young
If you live in Manning and wasn't there to join in - you missed a wonderful day of Family Fun and entertainment.
As always, it takes a LOT of volunteers to put on these
events, for which Manning is well-known-for, to put on fun events like this.
I don't know when I'll have time to post pix and the corresponding audio information for this parade, but I'll try as soon as I can.
If you are interested in cars and auto history then come to the parade.
I'm providing a VERY unique MANNING car story to be told during
the parade.
Manning Rotary Club Presents: Parade of Cars June 9th
Dust off your classic car and join the Manning Rotary Club
for a spectacular Parade of Cars on Sunday, June 9th. This free,
family-friendly event celebrates the rich history and evolution of domestic automobiles.
Calling All Classic Cars! Do you own a special American-made car? We're inviting car enthusiasts to showcase your prized
possession in our Parade of Cars!
We're planning to have examples from every decade, from the early days of
motoring to the latest high-performance machines.
• Early Transportation 1910-1954
• Styling and Muscle Car Era 1955-1971
• Cars from 1972-1999
• Modern cars from 2000-present
Registration will be held from Noon - 1:30 pm in the old Casey's gas station on Hwy 141, one block west of Main Street, and staging will be communicated at that time.
The parade will start promptly at 2:00 pm as cars will
travel from Hwy 141 to the VFW Hall along Manning's brick-lined Main Street. In
the 200-300 block of Main Street a roving Master of Ceremonies will share a
one-minute story about each car as it drives by. Prizes will be awarded for the
best car in four categories:
• Early Transportation (1910-1954)
• Styling and Muscle Car Era (1955-1971)
• Cars from 1972-1999
• Modem Cars (2000-present)
• A crowd-voted "Best of Show" award will be presented at the end.
So whether you have a car to enter or simply enjoy admiring classic vehicles, the Parade of Cars is a fun event
for everyone. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Several local
businesses will be open at noon, offering everything from coffee and sandwiches to ice cream, pizza, and beer.
A free-will offering will be collected at registration
and during the event to support the construction of a $10,000 shade structure at Manning Hillside Splash.
For more information contact Master of Ceremonies, Tim Weible, at (515) 290-6965 or tim.weible54@gmail.com.
Taps, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day Service
More than likely, next year this little tyke will run to the
Easter Bunny.
1 year can make a difference between terror and huge smiles greeting the bunny.
Oh the peace and tranquility of a 3 month old...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Jean Stadtlander, Tim Weible
More pix and information coming - IF I can find some extra time.
We lost another Manningite on March 9th, so another tribute is coming in the next few days...
Korean War Veterans continues
For those of you who are occasional visitors to the Manning Exchange - please make sure to click on the "archived articles" section where previous featured stories are kept.
"Let it be known that he who wears the military order of the purple heart has given of his blood in the defense of his homeland and
shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen."
George Washington, August 7, 1782
Just as a reminder: the Manning History book committee continues to work on a Manning area Veterans' history book
project.
For those of you who are Veterans or have/had Veterans in your family - will you come forward?
The history book committee will do their best to get as many pictures and information about the 1000+ Manning Veterans
but we can't do it all by ourselves.
How many small communities do you know have published 5 history books? The first one was the History of Manning 1898, then the 1981 Manning Centennial book, next the 2006 Manning Quasqui book, and most recently the 2009 Manning School history book. Probably the last book to be published will be the upcoming Manning Veterans' book - unless someone comes forward in the next generation to take over these projects after I'm gone. Will you help with the Veterans' history book project? If you are a Manning connected Veteran or are presently serving and do not submit your military connected pictures and infomation you probably won't be in this once-in-a-life-time Manning Veterans' history book. With a limited number of volunteers we can only do so much on our own but will try to get pictures of as many Veterans as we can. There are over 1000 Manning Veterans so we have a long ways to go before the book can be published.
Manning Veterans are slowly coming forward and below is another example. We hope to eventually get more pictures and information for Mike to put in the book but for now this is what I have to show to you.
One thing that many Veterans and people who are submitting information have not fully understood is that this next
Manning history book is specifically a Veterans' only book. It won't be like the Centennial or Quasqui history books were,
where there is a Veterans' section along with other community aspects. We are aiming for a 2-volume book (around 1090 total pages) which will really be unique!!!
This book will be ALL Veterans' information (and the post auxiliaries) - hence it
won't be a "Name, Rank, and Serial Number" only history but we want a complete history for each Veteran.
For instance - below is Louis Boell's picture and the information
that was published in the Veteran section of the 1982 Aspinwall Centennial history book. It has the basic
information but we are looking for more and I spoke to Louie by phone and he sent more pictures
and information - also for his brothers.
To see what Louis submitted click on the link underneath "Are you a Manning Veteran" shown below.
Note: we also want some family background such as parents and grandparents. All too often you will only see just the Veteran's name with their basic military information but without the family connections it will be difficult for future historians and genealogists to know for sure who this person belongs to.
Please e-mail me about your Veteran questions manningveterans@davidkusel.com
1 Manning citizen served in the War of 1812
105 served in the Civil War
1 served in the Indian War
5 served in the Spanish American War
350+ served during WWI
650+ served during WWII
87+ served in the Korean war era
65+ (more names need to be found) served in the Vietnam era
55+ (many more names need to be found) served from 1975 to present
29 paid the ultimate price with their lives defending the U.S. Flag
We are starting the Manning Veterans' history book project
Don't wait until you see "Deadline" or it WILL be too late!!!
Click to read promos for the Veteran book
If you simply don't want those old family pictures you inherited please don't throw them - send them my way.
A lot of times I can recognize a face or location in those old pix.
One thing to keep in mind while you are looking for pictures - if they are glued in old scrap books please do NOT try to pull them out or cut them out. I can scan the whole page of the scrapbook and crop out the pictures you want to use in the book. If you attempt to forcibly remove the pictures you will probably damage them and when I scan them that damage will probably show up. This means I'll either have to use my graphics program to touch up the damage which can take a lot of time, or if they are badly damaged I just may not even take the time to scan them.
