[NI0003] Count in Oberhein & wormsgau 733-757 and before 764
[NI0673] Greta Garbo was one of the most glamorous and popular film stars of the 1920s and '30s and later a legendary recluse. Garbo was born in Stockholm to poor parents. She went to work at age 14, first as a lather girl in a barbershop, then as a clerk in a department store and as a model. In her first motion picture, Luffar-Petter (Peter the Tramp; 1922), she played a bathing beauty. From 1922 to 1924 she studied at the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Stockholm. During that period she met Mauritz Stiller, the foremost Swedish director, who gave her an important role in Gösta Berlings Saga (1924; "The Story of Gösta Berling"), gave her the stage name Greta Garbo, and trained her in cinema-acting techniques. In 1925, when Stiller went to the United States to work for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he insisted that Garbo be given a contract also. In all, she appeared in 27 films (two in Sweden, one in Germany, and the remainder in Hollywood); the most important were The Torrent (1926); Flesh and the Devil (1927) and Love (1927), both with the popular leading man John Gilbert, whose name was linked with hers in a much-publicized romance; Wild Orchids (1929); Anna Christie (1930), the talking picture in which her rich, low voice was first heard; Mata Hari (1932); Grand Hotel (1932); Queen Christina (1933); Anna Karenina (1935); Camille (1936); and Ninotchka (1939), in which she displayed a surprising gift for comedy. Garbo had, in the opinion of her directors and most critics, a perfect instinct for doing the right thing before the camera. Her talent, her great beauty, and her indifference to public opinion made her career unique in the history of the cinema. At age 36 Garbo withdrew from the entertainment field and retired to a secluded life in New York City. In 1954 she was awarded a special Academy Award for unforgettable performances.
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from Jean Johnson, Leonardville, Kansas
Newspaper item: (1937 in my Grandma Hannah Peterson Anderson's writing) "Friends of Mrs. C.E. Ericson planned and successfully carried out a surprise "kaffee kalas" at her home Friday afternoon. The event was in the nature of a farewell for Mrs. Ericson, who plans to leave in the near future to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Lester L. Quick, in San Bernadino, California. Those enjoying the afternoon were: Mrs. C. E. Ericson, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Nord, Mrs. Oscar Samuelson, Mrs. V.E. Hawkinson, Mrs. Borene, Mrs. Ed Harper, Mrs. Carl E. Johnson, Mrs. Maxell, Mrs. P. Peterson, Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. H. Toburen, Misses Emma Peterson, Louise Johnson, Nellie Nord and Joan Hawkinson." (Mrs. Ed (Esther) Harper was my favorite Sunday School teacher in the Mission Covenant Church in Randolph. These names seem to be Randolph ladies. Mrs. P. Peterson was probably my Great Grandma Augusta. Nellie Nord was a family friend, as was her brother Ed. Emma Peterson could be a cousin of my Grandma Hannah Peterson Anderson. Thought you might like this just for fun!)
Another news item not dated, on a page with items from 1935, 1936 & 1937!
"Mrs. C. E. Ericson, who sustained a double fracture of the hip twelve weeks ago, is now able to use an invalid's chair some and is now convalescing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Victor E. Hawkinson."
OBIT of Mrs. E. C. Erickson is rather long. Christine C. Johnson began life in a humble home in Krisdala Socken, Kalmar Lan Smaland Sweden. Educated in Sweden. Came to this country as mature young lady. Born May 13, 1856. Made home east of Leonardville, south of Lee school (we are 1/2 mile east of where Lee school was).
Chas. E. Erickson also immigrated to this country with his parents. They knew each other in childhood. Met again here and renewed early friendship.
Married September 22, 1882. Established new farm home northwest of Randolph.
Parents of one son and one daughter. Their parental devotion included a motherless niece, who became in reality a member of the family. Continued farming until 1910, when moved to Randolph to retire.
In 1932 celebrated golden wedding anniversary. Four more years and death severed this 54 year companionship. Following this she continued to reside in her home in Randolph, but strength began to fail & last 6 years lived and cared for at the home of daughter, Mrs. V. E. Hawkinson. Died last Thursday at 89 years, 4 months, & 17 days.
Surviving was son Albin and wife and daughter Ethel Hawkinson and her husband of Randolph and Olive Quick and husband of San Bernadino, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.
Services were 2 P.M. on Tuesday September 4, in the Mission Church with Rev. M. W. Whitlow of the Methodist church in charge and assisted by Rev. Samuel A. Carlson of the Mission Church. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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OBITUARY of Mabelle L. Johnson as printed in Thursday, July 31, 1997 - The Riley Countian, Riley, KS
"Mabelle L. Johnson, age 94 of Leonardville, KS, died Thursday, July 24, 1997 at the Leonardville Nursing Home.
She was born October 19, 1902 at Leonardville, the daughter of Amel and Ida
(Hanson) Hadin.
She had been a bookkeeper at the Farmers Union Store in Leonardville for many years.
Mabelle was married to Pete A. Johnson on September 13, 1928; he preceded her in death in 1943. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Olson in 1971.
She was a member of the Leonardville United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one brother, Howard Hadin of Leonardville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26 at the Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral
Home in Riley, KS with the Rev. Elbert V. Nelson officiating. Music was
provided by Lois Moon and Jim Olson. Pallbearers were Harold Arents, Fred
Doza, Jim Olson, John Olson, Loren Oman and DeWayne Ruthstrom. Burial was in the Leonardville Cemetery north of Leonardville.
A memorial has been established for the Leonardville Nursing Home.
Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements."