Star Community Ladies in 1934

 

Star Community Ladies in 1934 

 

I've mentioned the Star Community a number of times recently, specifically Star School and Star Methodist Church, located a few miles north of Coon Rapids, Iowa, where I grew up. 

It is no secret that women are the heart of any community, rural, suburban, or urban. In the rural Star Community, we were no exception. Some of these ladies were, in fact, central to Star Community for literally decades. While many came and went, some of these ladies were there their entire lives. 

I note three in particular, the Wilson sisters: Hazel (Wilson) Bolger, Rhoda Wilson, and Laura (Wilson) Anderson. Another of the Wilson sisters is also pictured, Lulu (Wilson) Snyder, who lived in the community for many years. The fifth Wilson sister, Anna (Wilson) Brown, also lived in the community her entire adult life. Carrie Thomas was there for many years as were Agnes Grim, Eunice Williams, Etta Johnson and Minnie Rippey. These ladies are only representative of the community, but there were many others, not pictures. Over the years, they had garden clubs, literary society, social societies, etc. regardless of being directly affiliated with the Church or the School. 

I'd live to hear your memories of any of these ladies, pictured or not, in the comments section here or on Facebook when it is posted. Relatives, friends and neighbors are many. Hope to hear from a lot of you!!

Families are Forever! ;-)

 

In particular, I will note the three Wilson sisters: Hazel (Wilson) Bolger, Rhoda Wilson, and Laura (Wilson) Anderson.