Eddy County Museum

Eddy County Museum The Eddy County Museum is a beautiful three-building complex and grounds, including the Schoolhouse, Church, and Train Depot buildings.

Each is filled with historic furnishings and exhibits highlighting our region's past. Museum Hours: Every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Docents are on-site during Museum hours for tours. Entry to the Museum and tours are free of charge. The Eddy County Museum is managed by the Eddy County Historical Society.

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1936. Maxine Allmaras (Read below for biogra...
05/08/2026

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1936. Maxine Allmaras (Read below for biography)

If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

Maxine Irene "Max" Allmaras was born on November 29, 1918, at Broadview, MT, the first child born to Charles and Irene (Barrett) Allmaras. As an infant she moved with her family to a farm west of New Rockford, ND. Max attended country school in Munster, graduating from St. James Academy in New Rockford in 1936. Enjoying their love for music and dance, Max met Lloyd Allmaras at a barn dance in Cathay, ND. They were united in marriage on September 25, 1937, in New Rockford. Of this union, 5 children were born, Arlene, Kenny, Marilyn, Doug and Patty.
Max and Lloyd spent many years living in road construction camps while he worked for Archie Campbell Road Construction Company. During her lifetime, Max worked in many retail businesses in New Rockford. Her love of playing cards, baking, and dancing are a legacy that she has left her family and friends. Her love of life and laughter will always be remembered, making many life-long friends.
Max passed away on November 17, 2013, at the age of 94, in New Rockford.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
05/07/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Harold Albert "Zip" Wick was born February 26, 1918, in Brantford, North Dakota, to Rudolph and Beatrice (Schock) Wick. He married Elaine Isabelle King on September 29, 1945, in Stanley, North Dakota. Their children are Ron, LaDonna, Sandy, Joni, Sara, Harold, Rudy, Howard, Tim, Roger, Tracy, Kristina and Melissa. Zip attended country school in the Brantford area before completing high school in New Rockford, in 1935. After a lifetime of farming the North Dakota prairie and raising 13 exceptional children, Harold retired and moved to the Black Hills of Rapid City. He and his soul-mate, Elaine, led active lives by each other's sides for nearly 63 years. What he lacked in words, he made up for with his loving hands and tenderness. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the highlights of his life. Gardening, traveling, fishing, sports watching and card playing were some of his many pastimes. He had great compassion for all animals. When he wasn't traveling the world with his family, he could be found in his yard with a rake in his hands keeping his world beautiful. Fishing took him from the Cheyenne River in North Dakota, to the big waters of Alaska, and to the riverbanks of South Dakota. He enjoyed a good steak, a Jim Beam, and a rousing game of pinochle, where Zip was always the preferred partner. Peace seemed to be with Harold, most always and in most ways. He was a gentle soul with patience. Harold passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
05/06/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Shirley Loretta Welsh was born on November 26, 1917, in New Rockford, North Dakota to William Henry Welsh and, Sara Marie Pedersdatter Dybvik. She married Charles Hutton Kindel on August 21, 1937, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. They had two daughters, Pat and Terry. Shirley passed away on July 3, 1988, in Beaverton, Oregons, at the age of 70.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
05/05/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Darrell G Topp was born on November 17, 1917, in North Dakota to Frederick Topp and Martha Awe. He registered for military service in 1942. He passed away on March 17, 1972, in Foster County, North Dakota, at the age of 54.

I could find no records of Darrell marrying or having any children. If you are a descendant, let us know in the comments below.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
05/04/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Martin Thueson was born on June 26, 1916, in North Dakota to Karsten Thuesen and Cora Gunvaldson. He married Marilyn. (I could not find her maiden name.) Their children were Markis, Karen, Val, Jack, Scott, and Marta. Martin passed away on April 8, 2000, in Oklahoma, at the age of 83.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
05/03/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Ethel Stensby was born on September 1, 1917, in North Dakota to Ole C Stensby and Anna A Dahl. She married Bernard Keith Steinway on August 21, 1940, in Los Angeles, California. I found record of 1 son Charles. She passed away on July 27, 2001, at the age of 83.

If you are a descendant, please let us know in the comments below.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
05/02/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Carlton Eugene Soderholm was born on February 2, 1919, in North Dakota to Carl Edwin Soderholm and Hulda B Otteson. He married May Dean Pratt on August 13, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia. I could not find any records of any children they may have had. Ensign Soderholm, US Naval Reserve, was designated as Naval Aviator #7491 in 1941. He entered active service via the pre-war Aviation Cadet (AVCAD) program. Following the end of the World War II, he accepted a U.S. Navy commission, and retired in 1970 with rank of Captain, US Navy. Carlton passed away on March 8, 1979, in Arlington, Virginia, at the age of 60.

If you are a descendant, please let us know in the comments below.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
05/01/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Jack Skjonsby was born November 16, 1916. He passed away on January 5, 1939 at the age of 22. He is buried in Carrington, North Dakota.

I could find no other information on Jack. His parents or siblings weren’t listed. If anyone has any information please let us know in the comments below.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
04/30/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Paul James Sander was born on March 2, 1914, in North Dakota to Rochus Sander and Theresa Bartsch. He registered for military service in the US Army in 1941. He served as a Technical Sergeant in World War II. He married Verdene Seibel. I could not find any records of any children they may have had. Paul passed away on June 9, 1988, at the age of 74.

If you are a descendant, please let us know in the comments below.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
04/29/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Evelyn Esther Rosenberg was born on November 14, 1917, in New Rockford, North Dakota to Oliver Edward Rosenberg and Esther Erika Anderson. She married Lawrence Allen Sanderson on March 26, 1947. I couldn’t find any records of any children they may have had. Evelyn passed away on March 22, 2001, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 83.

If you are a descendant, please let us know in the comments below.

Donations welcome!If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to...
04/28/2026

Donations welcome!
If you'd like to support the expansion of this and other projects, please send a check made payable to the
Eddy County Museum & Historical Society
PO Box 135
New Rockford, ND 58356
Your generosity will be appreciated well into the future. (Your charitable contribution may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax advisor for more information)

“The Dial” yearbook from New Rockford Central High School. Senior class of 1935.

Gordon Douglas Roaldson was born on December 1, 1917, in Valley City, North Dakota to Iver Roaldson and Elfreida Euphrosyne Anderson. He married Arlene Maxine Wishmeyer on November 13, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. I could not find any records of any children they may have had. Gordon passed away on October 24, 1987, in Covina, California, at the age of 69.

If you are a descendant, please let us know in the comments below.

Address

1115 1st Avenue N
New Rockford, ND
58356

Telephone

+17019472417

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https://eddycounty.catalogaccess.com/

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