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Longtime NR area resident recalls his service in World War II
RIGHT AT HOME — World War II veteran Richard Crumb is comfortable in his rural home near Matawan, and for good reason. His grandfather built the home in 1875 and he was born there, as was his father. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Richard Crumb was born and still lives on the family farm built by his grandfather, John, in 1875 — two years before New Richland came into existence. He and his siblings walked about two and a half miles to to Matawan for school, something he enjoyed.
“I liked going to school,” said Crumb. “It was a good thing. That was brought forth from my parents, that education was a good thing.”
Since New Richland had no school buses, he went to high school in Freeborn, where he was elected class president and delivered the speech for the graduating class of 1942.
Crumb, 90, still gets around on his own. He still drives. He’ll take visitors out to one of his fields and kindly send them home with sweet corn. He has an easy smile and a twinkle in his eye as he talks about the past — which he remembers well. He can tell you about the time he and his brothers defeated the New Richland team in baseball. And he can tell you about World War II.
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By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Saturday night in downtown Ellendale this summer has become an inspirational event one can't say enough about it.
It has been great to see the following of local residents, and out of the immnediate area people, who have been coming to listen to the great music and visit with their neighbors. The faithful who have been following the talent is commendable. If you haven't been there yet, you don't know what you are missing.
September has come on us all too quickly it seems, but Russ Goette has kept on top of things and has gotten some great music lined up. With darkness sneaking in earlier and earlier, there has been a need for a time change and the Saturday night programs now start at 6:30.
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The Waseca Warrior Benefit (the benefit for Tom Block and a time to recognize and honor him for his sacrifice that he has made) is happening September 6 from 3-12.
Opening ceremony will be begin promptly at 3 p.m. followed by great music, local talent, kids activities, silent auction, food vendors, and beer garden.
There are a number of opportunities to volunteer for this event. Please spread the word. For more information contact Adam Leach at 507-461-0838, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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The Waseca County History Center will open its doors on Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. in addition to regular hours during the run of its current exhibit, “Collecting Herter’s”. The exhibit previewed on Friday to area sponsors, participating Herter’s collectors and All-Event Fundraiser ticket holders, then to the public on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24.
For a time, Herter’s, Inc. was known to every serious and amateur sportsman in the country and beyond as the ultimate source for anything a guy would need to fish, hunt, camp, trap, canoe, or snowmobile. Between 1937 and 1980, George Herter merchandized with an entertaining catalog that gave Brown Printing its start, printing over one million catalogs annually at its peak. Herter’s, Inc. was included in the Minnesota Historical Society’s 150 Things About Minnesota exhibit during the Minnesota Sesquicentennial celebration in 2008.
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Weight watchers sought in Ellendale
If anyone is interested in joining Weight Watchers in Ellendale, please contact Patti at (763) 267-5959. We need 15-20 people to be able to have the meetings.
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Pet Adoption Day set for Sept. 6
The Rescued Animal Coalition (RAC) of SE MN is having their 4th annual Super Pet Adoption Day. It will be held on Saturday, September 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rochester fairgrounds. For more information, contact the Steele County Humane Society at 507-451-4512 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..