plane carrier "Guadalcanal." He is now attending the Mankato Commercial College.

       Rowena married Chester Perry in 1926. They have a daughter, Ardyce, born in 1932. The Perrys live in Lake Wilson.

       Helen married Mahlen A. Clauson, see Clauson biography.

       Page Francis married Olga Rasmussen in 1932. They have three children: Royce P., Janice L., and Cheryl Jane. They live at Balaton.

       Mildred was born in 1917, attended normal school in Slayton, taught in Murray county schools five years, attended Mankato Commercial college, is now employed by the Honeywell Company of Minneapolis.


THE ALBERT OBERG FAMILY

       Albert Oberg was united in marriage to Nannie J. Bangston at Tisklwa, Illinois, February 17, 1887 and came to Murray County in April 1887. They settled on the N. E. ¼ of section 31, in Lowville Township where they lived until March 1926 when they moved to Lake Wilson. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oberg: Fred E., Clarence A., Miles D., Ada L., and Leslie S.

       Fred E. married Lena Gunderson in 1909. They had four children: Lillian (deceased), Marvin, Victor and Vivian. Fred died in 1916.

       Clarence A. was united in marriage to Eula Spurlock of Center, Texas, May 21, 1922. To this union four children were born: Alvin F., Olner F., with the U. S. army in Japan; Lloyd M., and Aris M. Clarence served in World War I; he was with the 313th ammunition train with the 88th Division. He lives at Raymondsville, Texas.

       Miles D. was united in marriage to Annabelle Scholl of Larrabee, Iowa, February 8, 1926. They have three children: Miles D. Jr., Jane E., and Janis E.; they now farm in Pipestone County.

       Ada was united in marriage to Albert C. Jentz of Henderson, Minn., June 27, 1943. They live at Henderson.


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       Leslie S. was united in marriage to Mildred R. Carlson of Lake Wilson, December 28, 1927. They have three children: Kenneth L., Donald L., and Mildred Joan. They are farming on the old home place where his father settled 60 years ago.

       Ada attended the University farm school, Leslie and Miles attended the Mankato Commercial College and Clarence attended the Parker College at Winnebago.

       Albert Oberg was a striking figure in the development of this community. He had good business sagacity and became successful. He encouraged the raising of hogs here in the early days and shipped the first car load from Lake Wilson. He was deeply interested in the Lake Wilson Farmers Co-op. Elevator & Lumber Company and devoted time and money to the institution. He served as its president for many years. He was also a staunch supporter of the Methodist church at Lake Wilson. His son, Leslie, is following in his father's footsteps in his interest in the Farmers' Co-op. Elevator Co. and the Methodist church, and is one of the most modern farmers in this area.


THE ANDREW I. OLSON FAMILY

       Andrew I. Olson was born near Spillville, Iowa, June 15, 1856. He came to Murray County in 1882 and in 1883 married Miss Lena Holmen of Hadley. After his marriage he took a homestead in Chanarambie township. In 1894 he entered the general merchandise business at Chandler. In 1897 he sold the store and moved on a farm east of Lake Wilson. He took an active paint in civic and religious affairs; he was one of the organizers of the Lake Wilson Farmers' Elevator Company and the Hadley creamery, and also was a charter member of the Lake Wilson Lutheran church.

       Mrs. Olson died in 1910. Mr. Olson then moved to Slayton where he was in business until 1914 and returned to the farm. He moved to Chandler in 1925 where he lived until his death September 18, 1935. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Olson: Bert A., Oscar A., Ernest, Clifford, Carl and Chester. Clifford and Carl died in infancy and Chester died at the age of 11. Bert A., the oldest, married Miss Ellen Nelson (see the Hans Nelson biography). Oscar was born October 8, 1886. He was united in marriage to Helen Van Winkle in 1925. They


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