Ryder News Feb. 19, 2015

Ryder News Feb. 19, 2015

Mystery Photo

I have a mystery photo and these 3 ladies were all raised in the Ryder area. Good luck and I will be waiting for your guesses.

   David A. Kraft-----75, Ryder, ND, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in a Minot hospital. David Alan Kraft was born on November 2, 1939, the son of Joseph and Rosina (Meyer) Kraft in Minot,...Wife of 51 years, Lyla, Ryder, ND;
Children: Joseph V. (Shelley) Kraft, Warner Robins, GA; Denise (Dan) Foy, Rochester, MN; Herbert (Elizabeth) Kraft, Mandan, ND; Helen Kraft, Roseville, MN; seven grandchildren; And several nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Janz; and daughter-in-law, Stacy Kraft.

   His funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2:00 p.m. at St John’s Lutheran Church in Ryder Burial will take place in the spring of 2015 at Rosehill Cemetery, Ryder, ND. Those wishing to send a card may send one to P.O. Box 23, Ryder. 58779.

   The following is a little something by Gus Mueller which I found to be rather cute so thought I would share with my readers.

   HOW MUCH IS A BUTTON WORTH . . . REALLY?

  Okay, be honest, how many of you remember this reunion button from 1989? I do, as coming back to Ryder for this event with my family was the highlight of the summer, and I think I might have even saved the button for a year or so after. My reason for posting this photo, however, is not really to reminisce about the reunion (although we can do that later), but to point out its selling price on eBay. Any guesses of what the asking price might be?

   Well, for the past month or so, it has been listed for $165.00. Yes, you read that right, One-Hundred-Sixty-Five dollars! But . . . here comes the really good news—it just went on sale for 60% off, and now can be had for the discount price of $66.00. Now I know it is a really nice button, containing a lot of important information (says there will be “fun”), but $165.00? Or even $66.00?

   Any memories of what happened at this reunion? I suspect there was a parade, dinner in the park, and a softball game or two, although I don’t recall any of those events. What I do recall, however, was that on Saturday night, before the street dance started (can’t tell you who the band was), loud music was playing over the main street loudspeaker system. As I walked out of the bar, drink in hand, I heard the song “I Won’t Back Down” from Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever CD, which had only been released a couple months earlier—the same song and CD I had just been listening to at my home back in San Francisco. It just didn’t seem right. I’m in RYDER. And they are playing this modern, hip song? The songs were supposed to be Wooly Bully, King of the Road, I Got You Babe, or any of the other hits of 1965—the year I moved away. Ryder was not supposed to change!

   And finally, back to the button. I just did a quick check at eBay, and I see there is a 1961 Makoti Reunion button for sale for $55.60. So, if a MAKOTI button goes for $55.60, the $165.00 asking price for the Ryder button actually sounds about right!

   More of Gus’s Things and Stuff can be found at the following address: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guss-Things-and-Stuff/180084145471162

      There will be a Breakfast Benefit at the Ryder Gym on Sunday Feb. 22, 2015 from 9:00-1:00 with the proceeds going to help area people with Medical Needs and Travel. This is sponsored by the Old Ryder Jaycees.

    Sometimes having a birthday celebration requires a lot of planning! Not so when George was having his 95th and his granddaughter, Traci Officer French, and her family of husband, Nathan, and their children, Kayli and Tanner, from Savage, MN drove up a few days early. They surprised George with a huge star-shaped balloon. They renewed lots of fun times with Grandpa and went out to dinner. Later, on Feb. 5 which was his birthday, George served cake to his SHA friends while the afternoon was spent visiting with relatives and friends and more cake. He received dozens of cards and phone calls. On Sunday George and Jeanice joined friends at Bread of Life Church and enjoyed more cake. He had a memorable time with many and thanks Rod and Kathy and others for their assistance.

   Looks like that is the end of the news column for this week, I had to submit it a little earlier as I have Dr. appoints all day Monday.