Arnold George Larsen (1895 – 1967)

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Arnold George Larsen & Clara Emma Baehler

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1895 ▸ September 3. Born in Union Grove, WI.

1900 ▸ June 4. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (39), wife Anna (36), children Amy K (10), Elna S (9), Gertrude P (6), Arnold G (4), Jesse C (1), and mother-in-law Kirsten Hjorth (64).

1910 ▸ May 9. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (49) with wife Hannah (46) and children Amy J (20), Elonora S (19), Gertrude A (16), Arnold G (14), Jessie C (11), Lawrence (9), Evelyn (5); and Laborer Nels Meekma (24).
1919 ▸ June 15. Married to Clara Emma Baehler.
1919 ▸ September 27. Birth of son, Aubrey Arnold, in Rockford, Winnebago Co, IL.
1919 ▸ September 27. Residence: 1040 Rockton Avenue, Rockford, Winnebago Co, IL. As per Birth Certificate for A.A. Larsen.
1919 ▸ September 27. Occupation: “checker at C.M. & St. P. R.R. freight house”. (Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad) As per Birth Certificate for A.A. Larsen.

1920 ▸ CENSUS. Have not yet located this record.
1921 ▸ March 24. Birth of daughter, Betty Jane, in Kenosha, Kenosha Co, WI.

1930 ▸ April 18. CENSUS. Des Plaines, Cook Co, IL. Household includes Arnold G. (34) with wife Clara (33), and children Aubrey (10) and Betty (9).
1930 ▸ April 18. CENSUS. Occupation: Plasterer.
1937 ▸ February 5. Birth of daughter, Judith Ann, in Des Plaines, IL.

1940 ▸ April 21. CENSUS. Des Plaines, Maine Twp, Cook Co, IL. Household includes Arnold (43) with wife Clara (41), and children Aubrey (20), Betty Jane (19) and Judith Ann (3).
1940 ▸ April 21. CENSUS. Occupation of Arnold: Plasterer. Occupation of Betty Jane: Typist at a Bank.

1950 ▸ April 3. CENSUS. Des Plaines, Maine Twp, Cook Co, IL. Household includes Arnold (53) with wife Clara (51), and daughter, Judith Ann (13).
1950 ▸ April 21. CENSUS. Occupation of Arnold: Plasterer. Occupation of Betty Jane: Typist at a Bank.

1965 ▸ November 17. Death of Emma Clara Baehler in Glenview, Lake Co, IL.
1967 ▸ January 6. Death of Arnold G. in Evanston, Cook Co, IL.

Above are four of the homes lived in by the family of Arnold Larsen and Clara Baehler in Illinois.
Notes on back of photos by A.A. Larsen.

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The Burlington Free Press
Burlington, Wisconsin
Thursday, 19 June, 1919
pg 1
Month Of Roses Also Of Brides
Several Well Known Kenosha County Young People are Married at New Munster
Baehler-Larsen
Louis Larsen of Union Grove, who has holding down a position for sometime past at the C., M. & St. P. depot here, was married last Sunday at Union Grove to Miss Clara E. Baehler of Medford, Wis. They left on a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and will be at home here after July 15.

NOTE: Actual newspaper in A.A. Larsen folder, not available digitally
The Union Grove Enterprise
Union Grove, Wisconsin
Thursday, 19 June, 1919
pg 1
The Week’s Doings
Mr. and Mrs. Frank LaBudde and son, Kenosha; Miss Elna Larsen, Racine; and Mr. Arthur Baehler, Green Bay, were here over Sunday in attendance upon the Larsen-Baehler wedding.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 12 July, 1920
pg 9
County News

Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. LaBudde and children and Mrs. Ed LaBudde, of Kenosha, the Misses Elva and Jessie Larsen, of Racine, and Mrs. Arnold Larsen, of Medford, were Sunday and Monday visitors at the L. Larsen home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 4 November, 1922
pg 21
Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Larson and family, of Kenosha, are visiting at the Louis Larson home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 8 March, 1927
pg 10
Union Grove

Celebrate Wedding Anniversary.
On Saturday, March 5, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larson of this village celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary by entertaining several of their children and grandchildren at their home in the northwestern edge of the village. Those present at the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linton and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, of Racine; Mr. and Mrs. F.L. LaBudde, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fadner and son of Wauwatosa, and Grace Larson of Union Grove. A 1 o’clock dinner was served, at which time a beautiful gift was presented the parents from all the children. Those of the family unable to be present were Mrs. Albert James and family of Pensacola, Fla., Arnold of Evanston, and Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Larson were married in Union Grove and have made this their home since that time. Both are prominent members of the Baptist church and are highly-respected citizens.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Probe Reveals Crash Details
Auto Hit While Turning Into Driveway Near Union Grove.
Investigation by Coroner E.B. Yanny and members of the sheriff’s department of an accident in which Mrs. Larson, wife of Louis Larson, also known as Ludwig Larson, was killed yesterday afternoon near Union Grove, revealed that the auto in which they were riding was being driven into the driveway leading to the farm of James Larson on Highway 11.
Another car operated by Arthur Dibble, of Antioch, Ill., following the Larson car struck the Union Grove man’s auto, causing it to topple over onto its side. In the crash, the door of the auto opened and Mrs. Larson was thrown out, and pinned beneath the car.
A third auto, preceding the Larson car, had turned into the James Larson driveway and its driver witnessed the accident. Mrs. Larson was the only person to suffer injuries. Some damage resulted to both cars.

Returning From Wife’s Funeral.
Mr. Dibble was returning from a northern city where his wife had been buried. He was bringing an aunt, Mrs. Rathe, of Manitowoc to Racine.
Accompanying Mr. Larson, besides his wife were Mrs. Elner Erickson and Mrs. Harry Erickson.
Deputy sheriffs were called at 6:40 last night to Highway 41 a mile south of Highway 20 where deputies found that a truck with semi-trailer driven by S. Tweeth, 426 Madison street, Eau Claire, Wis., and an auto operated by G.M. Smith, Route 2, Box 169, Racine, had collided.
Mr. Smith was driving east on a gravel road at the time of the collision. Riding in the Smith car were Mrs. Peter Soloniski and her four children who live on the Smith farm. One of the daughters suffered leg and head bruises and the others sustained bruises.

Funeral Friday.
Mrs. Larson, who was one of the oldest members of the Baptist church in Union Grove, is survived by her husband; two sons, Arnold, Desplaines, Ill., and Lawrence, San Antonio, Tex.; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton, and Grace Larson of Racine and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Union Grove Baptist church, and burial will be in Union Grove cemetery. The remains may be viewed at Hanson’s chapel Thursday evening, and at the church from 12 noon Friday until the time of the service.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 24 September, 1935
pg 10
Union Grove
Union Grove, Wis., Sept. 22, — Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, whose tragic death shocked and grieved the community. The church was crowded to capacity with friends from Racine and surrounding country, many of them, including Undertaker Hanson, having at some time been Sunday school pupils of Mrs. Larsen. Her devotion to home and church was paramount in her life, and her Christian influence has been valuable.
The Rev. C.H. Wilcox delivered the sermon, Rev. Hansen of Grove avenue Baptist church of Racine, read the scriptures, and Rev. A.Swenson of Columbus, Ohio, a former pastor, made remarks and offered prayer. “Home of the Soul” and “Saved by Grace” were sung by Mrs. Ernest Erickson and Mary Rotunda, with Louise Hansen at the piano. The Rev. F.N. Dexter of the Congregational and Rev. Frizelle of First Baptist church, Racine, gave closing prayers. Pall bearers were Harry and Ernest Erickson, Daniel Ibsen, Henry Anderson, Howard and Reuben Petersen and burial was in Union Grove cemetery.
Relatives from away who attended were children of the deceased, Mrs. Amy James, Pensacola Fla.; Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex; Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill.; Mmes. Gertrude La Budde, of Milwaukee, Jessie Monk, Eleanor Linton, Evelyn Fadner with their families, and Miss Grace from Racine.

Unknown Newspaper
September, 1935
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen, wife of Ludwig Larsen of Union Grove, WI, was born in the neighborhood of Ringsted, Sjelland, Denmark, March 5, 1864. She was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 1935, when an automobile driven by Arthur Wibble of Antioch, IL, struck the Larsen car from the rear as Mr. Larsen was turning into the driveway at the John Larsen home east of the village of Union Grove.
Mrs. Larsen came to the Raymond community in her eighteenth year. At Christmas time in 1884 she yielded her heart to the Lord Jesus and shortly thereafter united with the Union Grove Baptist Church upon her confession of faith. She remained a staunch and faithful member all her days, highly esteemed as a devoted Christian among all her acquaintances. She was especially interested and active in the ladies organization of the church. She served as treasurer of the Mission Circle for many years, as well as in other official capacities.
Mrs. Larsen is survived by her husband; two sons Arnold of Des Plaines, IL, and Lawrence of San Antonio, TX; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, FL; Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, WI; Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton and Miss Grace Larsen of Racine, WI; and eighteen grandchildren and a host of friends.
May God in His own way and in His infinite mercy, comfort and cheer and sustain each one and all whose hearts are made heavy by her sudden departure.
Burial services were held from the Union Grove Baptist church. The funeral was said to be the largest ever held in that church. The writer was present and read the Scripture and led in the prayer. Rev. Albert Swensen of Defiance, a former pastor and personal friend of the family read the obituary and paid a personal tribute to the deceased. The Pastor H.C. Wilcox, brought a helpful message from Ps. 121. Burial was made in the village cemetery south of town.
L.E. Petersen.

Chicago Sunday Times
Chicago, Illinois
Sunday, 21 March, 1937
pg 39
200 Maine High Music Students Enter Contest
Winners Will Compete in District Event.
More than 200 vocal and instrumental music students at Maine will compete in the annual solo and ensemble contest to be held at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the school. Pupils receiving first rating will be eligible to compete in the district solo contest scheduled for later in the school year. Judges from neighboring high schools will rate the contestants and award bronze pins to the winners.
The Maine Township high school junior class honor roll, which lists students ranking in the upper twenty per cent of their class in scholarship during the first two and a half years, includes 50 students.

Honor Roll Juniors
The list is as follows:
Annetta Amling, Lucille Angsten, Arlene Balles, Rosemarie Broucek, Ruth Bus, Edward J. Conley, Jean Conley, Charlotte Crowell, Violet Franzen, Alan Gernhardt, Eleanor Gueder, Werner Graendorf, Paul Haake, Patricia A. Hickman, Marion Hoglund, Richard Johnson, Frances Julius, Lucille Kolb, Eileen Kollman, John H. Landeck, Aubrey Larsen, Catherine Leibold, Joan Lewis, Virginia Loftus, and Norman Melzer.
Betty Jean Merrill, Elizabeth Mountford, Dorothy Peterson, Mary Jane Randolph, Fern Robinson, Karla Scierhorn, Shirley Schramm, Marguerite Seaman, Robert Shales, LaVerne Skeppstrom, Dorothy Smith, Ruth Spangler, Phyllis Spiers, Louise Sternberg, Tony Susen, Barbara Suster, Beverly Taylor, Lewis Twichell, Odette Vahrenwald, Irma Wagner, Bob Warkentien, William L. Washington, Ruth Weber, Marvin Wells, and Ethelain Wurm complete the list.

Senior Play in May.
Justin Huntley’s “If I Were King” has been chosen for the senior play to be presented at Maine high on May 7 and 8. The stage settings are to be designed and made by the Maine Art club, which has been divided into three sections for specialized study in modeling, painting, and stage designing, under leadership of Jim Lunde, Alan Duncan, and Kenneth Evertson, respectively. The club plans an exhibit of student work later in the spring.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 12 March, 1947
pg 18
Obituary And Funeral Notices
Larsen, Louis
1535 North 40th St.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Age 86. Passed away March 11 at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee. Born Aug. 25, 1860, in Brenderslev [sic], Denmark, he had lived in the United States for 65 years, most of them spent in and around Union Grove. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Alfred James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. L.P. Monk, Gary, Ind., Mrs. Glen Fadner, Oshkosh, Mrs. Elna Linton, Racine, Mrs. Frank LaBudde and Miss Grace Larsen, both of Milwaukee; two sons, Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill., and Lawrence of San Antonio, Texas; 18 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Union Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Henry Foss officiating. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hanson Funeral Home Friday afternoon and evening, and at the Union Grove Baptist Church Saturday morning from 11 o’clock until time of services.

NOTE: Obituary for Amy Larsen James.
Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola, Florida
Wednesday, 28 December, 1949
pg 3
Obituary

Mrs. Amy J. James
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy J. James, wife of Alfred James, Sr., who died Tuesday at her residence, 600 West Belmont street, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Lloyd-Fauria Funeral home, with the Rev. John D. Thomas officiating.
Burial will be in St. John’s cemetery, with the following serving as pallbearers: J.H. McCormack, J.J. McCabe, H.L. Marter, Robert Palmer, Howard Humphries, and Duncan McDavid.
Mrs. James was a native of Union Grove, Wisc., and came to Pensecola in 1916 from Bay Minette, Ala. She was a member of the First Baptist church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Dracos and Miss Amy James; a son, Alfred James, Knoxville; two brothers, Arnold Larsen, Des Plaines, Ill., and Lawrence Larsen, San Antonio, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. E.S. Linton, Racine, Wisc.; Mrs. F.R. LaBudde and Miss Grace Larsen, Milwaukee; Mrs. L.P. Monk, Gary, Ind.; and four grandchildren.

Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, IL
Thursday, 16 April, 1953
pg N4
Riding to Glenview Antique Show
[photo] High wheeled buggy dating from 1843 is used by Mrs. Daniel Sibley, Glenview, and daughter, Linda, as a period piece in modeling old fashioned garb. Buggy and antique dress fashions will be on display in Glenview Antique show, which will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and next Thursday in Glenview Community church. Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Buggy is owned by Mrs. Arnold G. Larsen, Glenview.

Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, IL
Sunday, 2 October, 1955
pg 20
Voice Of The People
Experts
Glenview, Sept. 28 — The handling and reporting of the news of our President’s unexpected illness has been both deplorable and discourteous.
The extreme haste with which our experts, pseudo experts, and self appointed experts sought to name his successor has lent an almost ghoulish atmosphere to the incident. In their efforts to scoop their rivals our “experts” on newspapers, radio, and TV have overstepped the bounds of decency and ethics.
Fate, circumstance, and the equity and justice of time will resolve the problem of his successor without their help. It is not necessary, nor is it good taste, that the publicity attending this illness should be slanted to emphasize the prophetic abilities of our would-be experts.
I am certain that most of the well-wishers of President Eisenhower are more concerned with the state of his health and the progress of his recovery, at the present time, than they are in any possible future incumbent.
Arnold G. Larsen

Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, IL
Saturday, 4 February, 1956
pg 8
Voice Of The People
The Farmer’s Plight
Glenview, Jan. 31 — It is easily seen that this is an election year! All, or nearly all, of our politicians are weeping into their crying towels over the fancied plight of the poor downtrodden farmer.
If a business or professional man runs into difficulties in the pursuit of affairs he curtails his expenditures and looks for means of overcoming the critical situation. He does this, or he fails. There are no special economic laws for the farmer. He is no less a business man than is the merchant or the manufacturer, and as such is entitled to no exclusive favors at the expense of the taxpayers.
Despite all the publicity on the sad plight of the farmers I venture to say that wild horses could not drag most of them away from their chosen occupation. And in our free economy there is nothing that obligates or forces them to remain on the farm.
For the benefit of those who will criticize my attitude let me say that I am originally a country boy and I married a farmer’s daughter. However, my experience on farms was during the time when farmers had to have the initiative to solve their own problems. They could not rely on the help of Uncle Santa.
Arnold G. Larsen

Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
Tuesday, 16 November, 1965
pg B15
Death Notices
Larsen
Clara E. Larsen of 2024 Central road, Glenview, wife of Arnold G.; mother of Aubrey Larsen, Mrs. Robert Saville, and Mrs. Carl Jentzen; 10 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters. Resting at the Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 1104 Waukegan road, Glenview, after 7 p.m., Tuesday, where services will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday. Interment Ridgewood, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little City Foundation, Palatine, Ill.

Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
Sunday, 8 January, 1967
pg F15-F16
Death Notices
Larsen
Arnold G. Larsen of the James C. King Home, Evanston, Jan. 6, 1967, husband of the late Clara E. Larsen; father of Aubrey A. Larsen of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Betty Jane Saville of Glenview, Ill., and Mrs. Judith Ann Jentzen of Covington, Va./ 11 grandchildren. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the James C. King Home, 1555 Oak avenue, Evanston. Burial private. Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to Little City, Palatine, Ill.