Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Recipe #12, Cottage Pie

Back in the kitchen last night, with a recipe we both have enjoyed in the past. Thanks again to our hero Ree, aka The Pioneer Woman, who continually shows us how much fun you can have in the kitchen. With minor alterations, this is our Cottage Pie (as opposed to Shepherd's Pie, which calls for ground lamb. Actually, we've made this at different times with pork, beef, turkey, and lamb and all seem to work just fine).

There are two distinct layers to this dish, both added before baking: the meat/vegetable lower layer, and the whipped potato upper. I started boiling the potatoes first, and by the time they were ready, the meat/vegetable mix was also ready.

6 good sized Michigan potatoes
2 cloves garlic
pinch of salt
one half brick of cream cheese
a cup of sour cream
one half stick of butter
pinch of black pepper
shredded Colby Jack 

one pound of ground chuck
about two thirds cup diced carrots
about one half cup diced celery
one yellow onion diced
about one half cup diced green pepper
about four ounces sliced mushrooms
one bag and a half (we had a half bag in the freezer from a while ago) of Kroger frozen mixed vegetables
one large tablespoon flour
one teaspoon of fresh thyme
three tablespoons butter
one large tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
one cup of beef broth
one small can of tomato sauce


Chunk up the potatoes with skins on and boil with salt and garlic. When a fork goes in easily, drain the water, smash with a smasher, add the cream cheese, butter, sour cream, and pepper. They won't be as fluid as you normally like them, but the stiff consistency without milk is just perfect for this dish.



Simultaneously (or at the same time, if you will) brown the meat and drain the grease.
Add the carrots and celery and allow to soften - five or ten minutes. Then add the rest of the fresh vegetables for another five minutes or so.



Add the frozen vegetables, flour, thyme, butter, Worcestershire, broth, and tomato sauce.
Let this simmer until the liquid reduces - maybe ten minutes.















Pam up your favorite 13x9 bake pan, set your oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour in the meat/veggie mixture, then top with the potatoes. I also added a couple handfuls of Colby Jack to the top, and then baked until bubbly and the tops of the taters and cheese brown a bit. Mine went for 35 minutes.




The thicker potatoes tend to stay separate from the veggie/meat bottom - more so than when the potatoes are runnier. The tomato and tang from the Worcestershire bring a bold distinctness to this dish. And the vegetables stay firm if you don't overwork them before you bake everything.

Pax Christi vobiscum

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Family History Part 2

My Grandpa and His Family

Being a small part of the story of my paternal grandfather’s family, including his parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, and their children and children’s children.


I was born in Detroit, MI on 16 October 1963 to Marilyn Ann Frank and Jack George Baldner Jr. A small part of the story of Marilyn Frank and her family is told elsewhere in this collection.

Jack George Baldner Jr, born 20 January 1943 in Detroit, is the oldest son of Jack George Baldner, born 13 March 1910 in Michigan, and Mary Ellen MacDuffee, born 17 December 1912 in Michigan and married on 21 June 1934 in Detroit.

A small part of the story of Mary Ellen and her family is told elsewhere in this collection.

Jack George Baldner Sr was the son of George Baldner, born 27 August 1886 in Germany and Emma Fuchs (Fox, Foxe, Fuches) of Dublin, born in 1889 and married on 9 Oct 1906 in Manistee.

George Baldner is the third son of Christian Baldner, born 8 September 1857 in Alsace Germany, and Marie C. Diemer, born 8 September 1861 in Baden-Wurttegemberg Germany, and married in 1884. Christian, Marie, Willhelm, Carl, and George sailed on the Rhein from Bremen to Baltimore, arriving on 21 June 1888.

There is little available census data from 1890.

Gustave Fuchs was born in 1883 to Robert and Bertha Fuchs and died in Manistee on 7 September 1883 of diarrhea.

In 1900, renting their home at 129 Park St in Benton Harbor, MI were
Robert Fuchs, Head of Household, the white married 26 year old from Germany with both parents from Germany naturalized in 1880 can read write, and speak English working a s Day Laborer,
Christine Fuchs, the white married 18 year old wife of the Head from Illinois with both parents from Germany can read, write, and speak English, and
Willie Fuchs, the one month old son.

In 1900, owning their home at 240 4th Avenue in Manistee (still in existence), Michigan was Chris Baldner, Head of Household, the white married for 16 years 42 year old male from Elsus Germany who could read, write, and speak English in spite of not having gone to school; he was naturalized in 1888 and occupied full time in some unreadable profession.  
Mary Baldner was the wife of the head, married for 16 years, 38 years old with five children all of them living. She was born in Germany and also naturalized in 1888.

Oldest son was Willhelm Baldner, 16 years old, born in October 1883 in Germany and working in the Moulder Fou…. Industry, could read, write, and speak English.



Carl Baldner was the 15 year old son born in 1885 in Germany and could read, write, and speak English and was in school.
George Baldner was the 14 year old son born in 1886 in Germany and could read, write, and speak English and was in school.
Mary Baldner was the only daughter – 12 years old.  She was born in April of 1888 in Michigan, and could read, write, speak English and was in school.
Christian Benjamin Baldner was the youngest, born in October of 1889 in Michigan. He was ten at the time of this census and he could read, write, and speak English and went to school.





In 1900, in Elk Township Lake County Michigan, lived Robert L Fuchs, the white male born in Feb 1848 Head 52 years old married since age 26, born in Germany with parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1878 as a 22 year old with naturalization papers; he could read, write, and speak English and owned his farm free and clear with four farm implements;
Bertha Fuchs, the white female born in Jan 1854 46 year old married since age 26 Wife who had born 12 children 10 of them living now born in Germany as were her parents, had not gone to school but could read, write, and speak English and was not occupied outside the home, immigrated in 1879 as a 21 year old;
Daniel Fuchs, the single 16 yo white male son employed as a farm laborer born in Michigan in Jan 1884 can read, write, and speak English but had not gone to school;
Ernest Fuchs, the single 13 yo white male son in school for three years and could read, write, and speak Enlish;
Emma Fuchs, the born in Michigan single 12 year old white female daughter born in Feb 1888 in school for 6 years and could read, write, and speak English;
Mary Fuchs, the single 9 yo white female daughter born in May 1891 in school for 4 years, born in Michigan;
Louisa Fuchs, the single 6 year old white female daughter born in Michigan on December 1893, in school for 4 years; and
Emilie Fuchs, the single 4 year old white female daughter born in Michigan in August 1895.

Living next door that year was Farmer Ensign Griffes, his wife Catherine, and their children Clarence 19, Leon 16, and Edna 3

In 1902, listed as a Tailor in the city directory was Christian Baldner, 325 1st

On 16 April 1902 in Elk Township, Lake County Michigan, Clarence O Griffes 21 yo son of Ensign M Griffes and Catherine M. Little married Bertha C Fuchs also 21 yo,

In 1905, Charles (Carl) Baldner married Agnes Roy on 7 September, daughter of Annie Mavis and Henry Roy.

In 1906, George Baldner married Emma Fuchs/Fox from Dublin on 9 October in Manistee. She was white and 18 years old. [From the County Record of Michigan Marriages, Fourth Quarter 1906: October 9, 1906 George Baldner 20 of Manistee MI , born in Germany, employed as a Fireman, son of Christ Baldner and Marie K. Diener; and Emma Fox 18 of Dublin, MI born in Michigan employed as a housekeeper, daughter of J. Fox and Unknown?… married in Manistee by Peter M. McKay, Clergyman, in the presence of Arthur Brant and Doris Johnson, both of Manistee.]

In the 1907 R. L. Polk & Co.’s Manistee Business Drectory under Tailors:
Baldner Christian, 325 1st

In 1910, living in the same home at 240 4th Ave, Manistee MI that they owned with a mortgage, was Christ the Head employed as a Tailor in his Own Shop, Marie C. the Bride, William the 26 year old single son who was a Molder in the IronWorks industry, and 4 year old Grandson Harold. Harold is the son of Carl and Agnes Baldner, but I don’t know where they lived.

In 1910, living in Elk Township in Lake County Michigan (south of Wellston and M-55 and west of M-37) was the Fuchs Family: Robert, the white 62 year old married for 37 years Head from Germany employed as a Farmer in the General Farm industry and owned his farm with a mortgage, Bertha the 55 year old white married 37 years Wife from Germany – both immigrated in 1879 with naturalization papers. Everyone else was born in Michigan:
Ernst, the 23 year old son employed as a farm laborer in the Home Farm industry
Mary, the 20 year old daughter not employed but could read and write
Louisa, the 16 year old daughter who could read and write
Amelia, the 15 year old daughter who could read and write
Martha, the 9 year old daughter who could read and write
Emma Baldner (being my grandfather Jack George’s mother), the 22 year old married daughter with two children both living not employed but could read and write
Louisa Baldner (being my grandfather’s sister), the two year old grand-daughter, and
Donald Baldner (being my grandfather himself, who had many names), the two month old grand-son.

So, great grandma Emma was living with her parents in Dublin with her two children and not her husband George. Why? And where was George?

Also, living next door in Elk Township were
Clarence (29) and Bertha (28 - Emma’s sister) Griffes , with sons Otto (7), Henry(5), and Earnest(2). (being my grandfather’s aunt, uncle, and cousins).

In 1908, Roy Baldner was born on August 26 to Chas Baldner and Agnes Roy and died of Pneumonia on Dec 13, 1909; burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

On 8 July 1910, John G Fuchs age 23 (born in 1887 in Nevada) married Helen A Rudat age 26 (1884 in CA) in Elk Lake, Michigan

In 1910, Rodney Baldner was born on Aug 29 a white male in Manistee, son of Chas Baldner from Germany and Agnes Roy from Mich and died on October 24  from convulsions contributed by Intestinal Indigestion. The informant was Mrs. Henry Roy of Manistee Mich. Ray Bradford was the undertaker and burial was to be at Mt. Carmel.

In the 1913 Manistee Business Directory:
BALDNER CHRISTIAN, Fine Merchant Tailoring, Clothes Cleaned and Pressed, Repair Work a Specialty, 325 1st, res 280 4th av, Tel 638
Baldner Christian, tailor Christian Baldner, bds 280 4th av
Baldner George (Emma), res 292 4th av

On 7 March 1913, Ernest R. Fuchs married Hazel A Bender, born in 1895 from Brian OH in Baldwin MI. Brides parents were William Bender and Belle Gritgey.

On 27 October 1913, and a day before his 30th birthday, oldest son of Christ and Marie Willhelm died. I find no record of a wife or children.


In the 1915 Manistee Business Directory, there are four Baldners listed:
Baldner Charles, tailor Christian Baldner, bds 280 4th av
BALDNER CHRISTIAN (Mary), Fine Merchant Tailoring, Clothes Cleaned and Pressed, Repair Work a Specialty, 325 1st, res 280 4th av, Tel 461-R
Baldner Christian jr (Lyda), tailor Christian Baldner, res 83 Lake
Baldner George (Emma) electn, res 298 4th av


On June 5, 1917 great-grandpa George Baldner registered for the draft. He was living in Irons, MI, 30 years old, married, and employed as a Farmer for himself. He claimed exempt from the draft on the basis of having a wife, father-in-law, and two children dependent on him. He claimed to be medium height, stout build, blue eyed, brown haired, and hadn’t lost an arm, leg, hand, feet, or both eyes. Swearing that these responses were true was the Elk Township, Lake County Registrar Robert L Fuchs.

On 3 November 1918, George Baldner 32 yo white male married died of influenza in Saginaw, MI. He was buried in section Z of Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee, Michigan. From the death certificate, he was in the care of Dr Joseph Henry Riopelle from 20th Oct – 3rd Nov 1918, and died of Pneumonia with contributing Influenza. His profession was Electric Lineman, his birthplace was Alsace Lorraine, his father was Christ Baldner and his mother Marie K. Diener and both were also from Alsace Lorraine. Informant was M. Carr?, Undertaker, of Saginaw Mich.
[JOSEPH HENRI RIOPELLE
No citizen of Saginaw is better or more favorable known among the large French population than Doctor J. H. Riopelle, whose practice in this city began in 1906. He represents an old French-Canadian family, is a graduate of the best schools of Canada, and is an influential leader among the many people of his own nationality in this city. His success in life has been well earned.
The Riopelle family was founded in Canada during the latter part of the eighteenth century by the great-grandparents of Doctor Riopelle. He was born in Montreal September 18, 1868. His parents were Louis and Sophie Contant Riopelle, both natives of Canada where they lived all their lives. The father, who was a contracting mason, died in 1901 at the age of sixty-nine years, while the mother, at one time a school teacher, died the same year at the age of sixty-eight.
As a boy J. Henri attended the public schools, and cultivated an ambition for a medical education, which was pursued under adverse circumstances. By hard work at an honest occupation he earned the money needed for a higher education, and at length entered the Laval University of Montreal. He was awarded a diploma in medicine in 1894, and left the University with a thorough knowledge of his profession and self reliance gained by actual contact with men and affairs. One year was spent in practice at Montreal after which he went to Maine and practiced his profession in Greenville and Brunswick for about ten years.
In 1906 Doctor Riopelle came to Michigan and settled at Saginaw, and has since enjoyed a large practice, particularly among the French people by whom he is held in the highest regard. His well appointed office and residence are at 1035 So. Washington Avenue, a convenient and accessible location. While engaged in a general medical practice he gives considerable attention to surgery, and is known as a thoroughly experienced physician and skilled surgeon.
In civic and social affairs Doctor Riopelle has taken a prominent part. From 1908 to 1912 he served as city physician of Saginaw and won the esteem and gratitude of many people with whom he came in contact. He is supreme president of the French League of this city, and has been supreme officer of the Society of St. John the Baptist of America, for six years. He is actively affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Knights of Columbus; and is a member of the Holy Family Church and a strong supporter of Farther Surprenant and the work of that representative parish.
At Montreal in 1893 Doctor Riopelle was united in marriage with Miss Fabiola Payette, a daughter of Medore Payette. Mrs. Riopelle died at Greenville, Maine in 1900. The two sons by this marriage were: Joseph Henri Riopelle, born at Montreal in 1895; and Joseph Edward Riopelle, born in Greenville, Maine, in 1899. Both sons were students of a school in Montreal, where they were liberally educated in the English and French languages.
In 1903 Doctor Riopelle was married at Greenville to Miss Mary Elizabeth Nasom, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nasom, whose home was at Showhegan, Maine. All three children of this second marriage died in infancy.]

I must say at this point that it has been hard for me to get past 1918. I have searched for about three weeks now for more information – any information about my grandpa’s dad – but have found little.

In 1918, Henry Bobian registered for the War. He was 35 years old and living at 239 Smith in Detroit. He was a White naturalized citizen and was working at the Cadillac Motor Car Co. Plant 7 on Holbrook in Detroit as a Lathe Hand. His nearest relative was Marie of the same address and he was medium height, stout build, brown eyes and black hair. Jasper C Currie was the registrar signing the undated form.

[As an aside and from the Armenian Immigration Project (http://arslanmb.org/ArmenianImmigrants/Public-ViewSummary-ArmenianImmigrants-Military-ByBirthPlace.php?SelectBirthCountry=Turkey&SelectBirthVSP=Aleppo&SelectBirthTown=Ayntab&Staging=), there is a John Nurhania and a Hrand Moses Kevorkian both living at the same 239 Smith Ave in Detroit and who both registered for the War in 1917.

From the 1919 Manistee Business Directory:
Baldner Charles, tailor, bds 280 4th av
Baldner Christian (Mary), tailor 325 1st, res 280 4th av
Baldner Christian jr (Lyda), tailor Christian baldner, res 83 Lake
Baldner Emma (wid George), res 26 Webster st

In 1920, living now at 280 4th Avenue in Manistee and owning the home free and clear, are Christ Baldner the Head, 63 but now from France with parents also from France who owns his own Tailor Shop, Marie Baldner the Wife, 58, still from Germany and not occupied, Charles Baldner the 34 year old married son born in Germany employed as a Tailor in Father’s Shop, and Harold C Baldner the 13 year old grandson born in Michigan.

In 1920, renting at 26 Webster Court, Manistee, Michigan were Emma Baldner, the 31 year old widow employed as a Waitress in the Restaurant industry, her 12 year old daughter Louise, and her nine year old son Jack (my Grandpa).

In 1920, living at 237 Smith Avenue in Detroit, were immigrated in 1900 and still an alien Henry Bobian the Head age 37, employed as a Tailor as a Worker in a Tailor Shop, Marie (Baldner) the Wife of the Head with no occupation and parents both born in Michigan and speaking native Michiganian.  Listed as lodgers and both from Turkey/Armenia were Ben Kevorkian (married) and Jack Panjarian (single).

In 1920, living at 83 Lake Street in Manistee (as renters, in a home it doesn’t look like exists to-day, and right around the block from 26 Webster Ct) were Christ and Lida Baldner, married, from Michigan, parents all from Germany, he working as a Tailor she unoccupied.

In 1920, renting at 702 Maple St in Manistee was William C Schimke, (a Pressman in the 1915 Manistee city directory) the married white 27 year old male Head of Household who could read and could write born in Michigan while Father was born in Germany speaking German and mother was born in Germany speaking German, could speak English occupied as a Printer in the News-paper industry; Naomi the white 23 yo married female Wife of the Head, could read and write born in Michigan while father was born in New York and mother in Wisconsin, could speak English and was not occupied; and William Ellsworth the white male ten month old son born in Michigan as were his parents.

In 1920, living in Detroit at 289 Humboldt were the Kottke's: 73 yo August the Head born in Prussia Germany, 71 yo Augusta the Wife also from Germany, 31 yo Edward the Son, 31 yo Augusta the Daughter-in-law, 7 yo grand-daughter Grace, and 5 yo grand-daughter Leona. August was a Laborer in the Factory industry who immigrated in 1882 with papers.

Living at 291 Humboldt were the Kottke’s: 29 yo Head Reynold, 23 yo Wife Lena, 3 yo son Arnold, and 15 month old daughter Marguerite. Reynold was employed as a Tool-worker in the Button Factory industry.

In the Manistee, Michigan 1924 Business Directory published by the R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers from Detroit, Michigan, there are several Baldner listings:
Baldner, Chas tailor Christian B Baldner r280 4th av
Baldner, Christian B (Mary) tailor 325 1st h280 4th
Baldner Christian B jr (Lyda E) tailor Christian B Baldner h 70 Clay
Baldner Emma Mrs waitress Hotel Chippewa h26 Webster ct
Baldner Harold student r280 4th av
Baldner John lab r26 Webster ct
Baldner Louise dom r26 Webster ct

On 7 November 1925 in Detroit, Michigan Louise Baldner 18 Wht from Detroit Mich employed as a Bookkeeper, father George and mother Emma Fuchs not previously married was married to Leonard Peterson., 21 Wht from Detroit, Mich employed as a Salesman, father Ferdinand and mother Emma Pehrson, not previously married. Andrew S Gill was the Clergyman, Mrs. Emma Baldner of Manistee Mich and Mrs W A Qubray of Detroit Mich were witnesses.

In 1927, Charlie Baldner of 280 4th Ave in Manistee, a 42 year old white male divorced, former  husband of Agnes Baldner born May 22 1885 and occupied as a Tailor in his father Christ’s shop, born in Germany, father Christ Baldner born in Germany, mother Marrie Deiner born in Germany died on July 24 of Car…al Car…..gh…… contributed by General

IN the 1929 Manistee Business Directory:
Baldner Christian B (Mary) tailor 325 1st h280 4th av
Baldner Christian B jr (Lyda E) tailor C B Baldner h 212 Sycamore
Baldner Harold C clk r280 4th av

In 1930, living in a home they owned worth $3250 at 701 Maple St were William C Schimke the white Male 37 yo married since age 24 Head who had not attended school but could read and write born in Michigan parents born in Germany spoke English working as a printer in the newspaper industry employed but not a veteran; Naomi L Schimke the white 34 yo female married since 19 wife of the Head who did not go to school but who could read and write born in Michigan dad born in New York mom in Wisconsin could speak English but not occupied; Naomi’s mother Lillian renting for $20 a month at the same address the white widowed 69 year old who had not attended school but could read and write born in Wisconsin while dad was born in the US and mom in New York, could speak English and not occupied, and finally W Ellworth Schimke, the single white 11 year old son who had attended school and who could read and write who was born in Michigan, along with  his father and mother.



In 1930, living in a home they owned worth $900 at 280 Fourth Avenue in Manistee, were 73 year old Christ the Head Baldner married since he was 25, place of birth French with both parents from France, where they spoke French before coming to the US of A, immigrated in 1887, Naturalized and could speak English working as a Tailor in a Tailor Shop which he Owned and was employed yesterday and was not a veteran, Marie C Baldner the 68 yo white Wife of the Head married since she was 21 from Germany, parents from Germany and they spoke German in the home before coming to the US of A. Immigrated in 1888 and naturalized with no occupation, and Harold C Baldner, single white 24 yo grandson of the Head born in Michigan with Father born in France and Mother born in Germany, employed as a Telegraph Operator with Western Union and worked yesterday but was not a veteran.

In 1930, living at 12773 Northlawn in Detroit and renting for $60 a month were the Bobian Family: Henry the Head born in Aitab, Armenia with parents from same, married since age 25 employed as a Tailor in a Dept Store, Marie (Mary Baldner) the Wife of the Head father from Alsace Lorraine France and mother from Strasburg Germany, married since age 20, employed as a Seamstress Cleaning and Press

In 1930, living at 212 Sycamore St in Manistee MI, were Christian Baldner the Head, renting for $12.50 a month, 40 yo white married since 24 male, hadn’t gone to school but could read and write, born in Michigan parents from Germany, occupied as a Tailor in the Men’s Tailor industry, employed yesterday but not a veteran.
Also Lyda E Baldner, wife of the Head 39 yo married since 23 born in Michigan and parents born in Germany didn’t go to school but could both read and write, could speak English but was not occupied.
Also in the household was Ardis M Baldner the 10 yo white single adopted daughter who had been in school and could read and write.

In 1930, living in a home they owned worth $14,300 at 3974 Devonshire Rd in Detroit (built in 1928, still exists) were Leonard E Peterson the white male 26 yo married since 21 Head, had not attended school but could read and write born in Michigan parents born in Germany employed as a Salesman in the oil industry and not a veteran;
Louise M Peterson the white female 22 yo married since 18 had not attended school but could read and write born in Michigan as were her parents employed as a Manager in the Cleaning industry wife of the Head; and
Leonard R Peterson the white male single 4 yo not yet in school born in Michigan as were his parents not employed son of the Head.

In 1930, living in a home they owned at worth $6000 at 11351 Nardin Ave in Detroit with a radio set, were
Edward Kottke 42, Emma 42, Grace 17, Leona 17, Mother Augusta W (w.d.) 79, and Jack G Baldner, the male st.son.
Edward was a public officer in the city police dept industry Grace a stenographer in the Loan Co industry.
From the Michigan Department of Health Certificate of Death State Office No. 151 2439, Register No. 70, Manistee County, Manistee Mi: Mr. Christ Baldner of 280 4th Ave for 52 years born Sept 8, 1857 aged 81 years 8 months 15 days, a Tailor born in Schwieghausrn clsase, father unknown, maiden name of mother unknown, informed by Marie Bobian of 250 4th Ave Manistee Mi. Burial in Manistee on May 26 1939, undertaker Mr. Ralph J. :::::: of 480 Water St Manistee, Mi. Filed 5/26/1939 by Ima S Watson registrar. Date of death was May 23 1939 with principal cause of death Cardinal Epoploxy with arteraslkdaj;sldkfjasd contributing   

In 1940, living in a home they owned worth $5775 at 19205 Murray Hill in Detroit, were Grandpa Jack Baldner, the white male 30 year old married Head who was born in Michigan and lived in Richmond VA in 1935 and was employed as a Salesman in the Retail Floor Covering Industry, Grandma Mary Baldner, 27 year old white,  female married wife of the Head born in Michigan and also lived in VA in 1935, and 11 month old Aunt Susanne.

In 1940, living at the home they owned worth $2000 at 41 Filer St in Manistee (which is near the Wesco on 31 and does not appear to be still standing)  was Christ Baldner the 50 yo white married male Head who finished 6th grade born in Michigan living in the same house ten years ago working as a merchant tailor in the men’s tailoring industry; Ida Baldner the 39 yo white married born in Michigan and living in the same house as ten years ago not working and not seeking work Wife of the Head who finished 8th grade; and Ardis Baldner, the 20 yo white single female daughter who finished 4 years of high school who was born in Michigan and lived in the same house as ten year ago who worked doing clerical work in the agricultural adjustment…dem industry.

In 1940, living in a home they owned worth $2000 at 701 Maple St in Manistee were
William the Head Schimke, white 47 yo married male born in Michigan completed 8th grade employed as a printer in the daily newspaper industry making $1440 a year;
Naomi  Schimke the 46 yo married female wife of the head completed 7th grade born in Michigan not employed and not seeking employment; and
Ellworth Schimke the 21 yo single white male son who finished four years of high school born in Michigan and was employed as a sewer in the shoemaking industry making 340 big ones a year.

In 1940, living in their home at 280 4th Ave in Manistee they owned worth $1000 were Henry Bobian the Head male white 56 years old married attended school through 6th grade born in Aimtablina and a naturalized citizen working as a Tailor in the Own Business industry. Marie was the wife of the Head female 52 year old married finished the 7th grade born in Michigan and lived in the Same House in 1935.


On 30 May, 1941, in Ludington Mi, Mr. W. Ellsworth Schimke age 22 born in Manistee in 1919, father William Schimke and mother Naomi LaValle married Ardie Baldner.

D.S.S. Form 1 was filled out on April 27, 1942; given serial number 1394 was CHRIST BENJAMIN BALDNER, of 41 Filer St, Manistee, Mich. He had a telephone (Manistee 267-J), was 52 years old, born in Manistee on Oct. 17, 1889. Mrs. Lydia Baldner, of 41 Filer St, Manistee is the Person Who Will Always Know Your Address and Christ was employed by In Business for Self at 325 First St, Manistee, Mich. William A. Bumke, in his Registrar’s Report listed Christ as white, 5’10”, approx 145 pounds with gray hair and ruddy complexion, and with no other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification.

D.S.S Form 1 (Revised 4-1-42) was filled out and signed on April 27, 1942, with Serial Number 609, by HENRY none BoBiAN. Where the second B in the his last name goes, he initially put a lower case d and then crossed it out.  His Place of Residence was listed as 280 FoURth Ave MANiStEE, MicHiGAN, with his Mailing Adress the SAme.
He gave his Telephone as 1053 and his Age In Years as 59 (why did they make someone who has lived THAT long register again for war?!?!?!?!) , and his Place of Birth as AiMTAB, TuRKEY. The Person Who Will Always Know Your Address was Marie Bobian, his Employers Name and Address was Own.Business at 79 Division St. MANistee, Mich. He was described as 5 ft 8” aprprox 230 pounds with Brown EYES, Gray HAIR, Dark brown COMPLEXION and with no other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification.
The name on the Signature of registrar was MAE B. WAitE from Local Board 1 in MANistEE, Mich. , dated Apr.27, 1942.

[As an aside, in 1928, the shop at 79 Division was owned by Tailor Joseph Cote.]

For grandpa [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=baldner&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=24&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=13817870&df=all&]

For grandma [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=baldner&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=24&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=13817863&df=all&]

For Henry Bobian [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105823855]


In 1927, Charlie Baldner of 280 4th Ave in Manistee, a 42 year old white male divorced, former  husband of Agnes Baldner born May 22 1885 and occupied as a Tailor in his father Christ’s shop, born in Germany, father Christ Baldner born in Germany, mother Marrie Deiner born in Germany died on July 24 of Car…al Car…..gh…… contributed by General