Hagelman and Mueller Visitors
  • WHAT: Hilda’s aunt, Anna (Petersen) Hagelman, and her two cousins, Elsie Hagelman and Adele Mueller, visited from Nebraska.
  • LEFT TO RIGHT: Harold Brunken, William Leopold Brunken, Clara “Mary” Brunken, Mildred Brunken, Anna (Petersen) Hagelman, Elsie Hagelman, Hilda Brunken, Leona Brunken, Adele Mueller, Alvin Brunken
  • WHEN: October 30, 1927 – From the photo album caption this picture taken October 30, 1927
  • WHERE: Lahoma, Oklahoma
  • SOURCE: Hilda Brunken’s Album

Welcome Party

According to a loose clipping found in one of Hilda’s albums, Leona and Hilda also had a party honoring their cousins, Elsie Hagelman and Adele Mueller, who were visiting from Columbus, Nebraska.

 PARTY

Honoring their cousins, Misses Elsie Hegelman and Adela Miller, of Columbus, Nebr., Misses Hilda and Leona Brunken entertained with a party at their home Saturday evening. Cards furnished the games of the evening. Those present besides the guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Ransbarger, Miss Margaret Brauer, Elna and Leora Paustsch, Louise Brandhorst, Marie Renken, Evelyn Pereboom, George and Elmer Renken. Arthur Fratzke, Vincent Brandhorst and Alvin Brunken.
At a late hour delightful refreshments were served.
SOURCE: Loose Clipping in Hilda Brunken’s Album

Entertaining Guests

Leona and Hilda have taken their aunt, Anna Hagelman, and their cousins, Elsie Hegelmann and Adele Mueller, on a field trip.

Taking a Hike
Taking a Hike
  • TOP TO BOTTOM: Leona Brunken, Hilda Brunken, Anna Hagelman, Adele Mueller
  • WHEN: October 1927 – From caption in photo album
  • WHERE: Lahoma, Oklahoma – From the rock formation, this may have been a day trip to Gloss Mountains Park near Fairview, Oklahoma.
  • SOURCE: Hilda Brunken’s Album
  • NOTES: Possibly their cousin, Elsie Hagelman, took the picture.

From a loose clipping found in one of Hilda’s albums, Hilda accompanied them on their return home to Nebraska.

Mrs. Anna Hegelman and daughter Elsie and Miss Adela Miller, of Columbus, Nebr, arrived last week for a short visit at the Wm Brunken home.
Miss Hilda Brunken accompanied them to their home and will make a visit with relatives and friends.
SOURCE: A loose clipping found in one of Hilda’s scrap books

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