Biography by Darla S. Cole-Bowen, grand-daughter of Adaline M. Stone. Credit source when using.
Adaline Mabel 'Ad' (Stone) Graham, Niemann was born October 29, 1897 in Omaha Nebraska, the daughter of the late George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone. Ad was raised and received her education in the City of Omaha community.
In 1910, at 13 years old, Adaline was in the 7th grade attending the Windsor Elementary School, in Omaha, Nebraska. Ad's family was very active in the Plymouth Congregational Church. She attended Church Camp probably every summer growing up.
Adaline's family lived in what was then known as South Omaha, nick-named the Magic City. Omaha was a major business center then and remains so. It was the largest central Rail Road Hub acting as the most important business exchange in the central United States. Omaha's School system was one of the most advanced in the nation at that time and certainly one of the best funded.
Adaline first dated and married Fredrick Ethan Graham, a dashing young man and her high school sweetheart on June 16, 1921.
From The Omaha Daily News, 18 Jun 1921, Sat • Page 5, AUNT OF BRIDE READS CEREMONY: Mrs. Frederick E. Graham. The marriage of Miss Adeline Mabel Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stone, to Frederick E. Graham was solemnized Thursday, evening (June 16, 1921) at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of the immediate relatives. The Rev. Ada Stone Anderson, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, and aunt of the bride, read the marriage lines. Professor Walter Bishop Graham, father of the groom, sang "At Dawning" preceding the ceremony. The bride wore a frock of pink organdie with a corsage of pink rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Graham will be at home after July 1 at 2132 South Thirty-Fifth Street in Omaha, NE.
Adaline and Frederick were blessed with a daughter they named Shirley Adaline Graham on March 18, 1927 while living at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, NE.
The 1931 Omaha City Directory records that Adaline is residing with her husband Fredrick at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Also in 1931, Fredrick is working as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad while Adaline is working as a clerk for an Omaha Oil Company.
Adaline's sister, Helen Marguerite (Stone) and her husband Virgil 'Ted' Willard joined them at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, in about 1934 to help care for their aging, and ailing parents. Helen's spouse, Ted, was the owner /operator of a Prudential Insurance Company franchise office in Omaha.
Adaline's mother Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone passed away on December 13, 1935. Her father, George Wilbur Stone, followed her in death on January 21, 1940.
Recorded in the 1940 Census, Adaline is divorced from Frederick. She and her daughter Shirley are living with Adaline's sister, Helen and brother-in-law Virgil 'Ted' Willard in the home of her late parents, George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, NE.
Adaline Mabel (Stone) Graham married Arthur F. Niemann in Avoca, Iowa, on September 27, 1940, when she was 42 years old.
Adaline 'Addie' or 'Ad' Mabel, and her husband, Arthur 'Art' Fredrick Niemann, and daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham moved to Berkeley, Alameda County, California in about 1941 taking advantage of their travel, they made stops at several attractions along the way, Grand Coulee Dam, Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree National Park just to name a few.
They lived at 1412 North Pass Avenue, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USA from about 1941 to about 1947. They were the owner-operators of a Standard Oil Company Full Service Gas Station while living in Burbank and their daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham, attended High School there.
In 1947 they moved to Port Orford, Oregon where they lived at #30 Hamlet, on the shores of Lake Garrison for the next 19 years. Ad worked as a clerk for the United States Post Office for many years. She was also a very active member in the Sunset Flower Club, hosting many of their events at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford. Ad and Art's home had an enviable flower garden of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Roses just to name a few. Both Ad and Art were active in civic endeavors and would involve themselves in the local 4th of July parade every year where they would re-enact an historical clash with Indians at Battle Rock. Ad and her daughter, Shirley, were both schooled vocalists and would involve themselves at every opportunity in vocal and performance events.
Ad and Art both enjoyed bowling and were members of the local bowling leagues wherever they happened to live. Ad also enjoyed traveling and she and Art would often take trips back to Omaha, and Iowa to visit relatives making sure to take in as many sites as they could fit in along the way. While Ad's daughter, Shirley was living near San Francisco, the Niemann's visited there a number of times. Ad was also an avid baseball fan, never missing a game.
While living in Port Orford, Ad's husband Art started a business in Insurance Sales opening his own office in downtown Port Orford. Art served as the local Justice of the Peace as well the Traffic Court Judge for a number of terms.
After both Ad and Art retired, Art sold his insurance business, and they sold their home at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford investing in the construction of a new home in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1965. Art passed away in March of 1972 and Ad continued to live in Tarpon Springs until moving to Forest Grove, Douglas County, Oregon in 1982 to live with her only child, a daughter, Shirley.
Adaline continue to stay active, enjoying bowling, playing bingo, following baseball and visiting with other seniors at the Forest Grove Senior Center. Ad had many happy visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ad is missed dearly by both friends and family.
Adaline Mabel 'Ad' (Stone) Graham, Niemann was born October 29, 1897 in Omaha Nebraska, the daughter of the late George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone. Ad was raised and received her education in the City of Omaha community.
In 1910, at 13 years old, Adaline was in the 7th grade attending the Windsor Elementary School, in Omaha, Nebraska. Ad's family was very active in the Plymouth Congregational Church. She attended Church Camp probably every summer growing up.
Adaline's family lived in what was then known as South Omaha, nick-named the Magic City. Omaha was a major business center then and remains so. It was the largest central Rail Road Hub acting as the most important business exchange in the central United States. Omaha's School system was one of the most advanced in the nation at that time and certainly one of the best funded.
Adaline first dated and married Fredrick Ethan Graham, a dashing young man and her high school sweetheart on June 16, 1921.
From The Omaha Daily News, 18 Jun 1921, Sat • Page 5, AUNT OF BRIDE READS CEREMONY: Mrs. Frederick E. Graham. The marriage of Miss Adeline Mabel Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stone, to Frederick E. Graham was solemnized Thursday, evening (June 16, 1921) at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of the immediate relatives. The Rev. Ada Stone Anderson, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, and aunt of the bride, read the marriage lines. Professor Walter Bishop Graham, father of the groom, sang "At Dawning" preceding the ceremony. The bride wore a frock of pink organdie with a corsage of pink rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Graham will be at home after July 1 at 2132 South Thirty-Fifth Street in Omaha, NE.
Adaline and Frederick were blessed with a daughter they named Shirley Adaline Graham on March 18, 1927 while living at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, NE.
The 1931 Omaha City Directory records that Adaline is residing with her husband Fredrick at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Also in 1931, Fredrick is working as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad while Adaline is working as a clerk for an Omaha Oil Company.
Adaline's sister, Helen Marguerite (Stone) and her husband Virgil 'Ted' Willard joined them at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, in about 1934 to help care for their aging, and ailing parents. Helen's spouse, Ted, was the owner /operator of a Prudential Insurance Company franchise office in Omaha.
Adaline's mother Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone passed away on December 13, 1935. Her father, George Wilbur Stone, followed her in death on January 21, 1940.
Recorded in the 1940 Census, Adaline is divorced from Frederick. She and her daughter Shirley are living with Adaline's sister, Helen and brother-in-law Virgil 'Ted' Willard in the home of her late parents, George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, NE.
Adaline Mabel (Stone) Graham married Arthur F. Niemann in Avoca, Iowa, on September 27, 1940, when she was 42 years old.
Adaline 'Addie' or 'Ad' Mabel, and her husband, Arthur 'Art' Fredrick Niemann, and daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham moved to Berkeley, Alameda County, California in about 1941 taking advantage of their travel, they made stops at several attractions along the way, Grand Coulee Dam, Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree National Park just to name a few.
They lived at 1412 North Pass Avenue, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USA from about 1941 to about 1947. They were the owner-operators of a Standard Oil Company Full Service Gas Station while living in Burbank and their daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham, attended High School there.
In 1947 they moved to Port Orford, Oregon where they lived at #30 Hamlet, on the shores of Lake Garrison for the next 19 years. Ad worked as a clerk for the United States Post Office for many years. She was also a very active member in the Sunset Flower Club, hosting many of their events at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford. Ad and Art's home had an enviable flower garden of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Roses just to name a few. Both Ad and Art were active in civic endeavors and would involve themselves in the local 4th of July parade every year where they would re-enact an historical clash with Indians at Battle Rock. Ad and her daughter, Shirley, were both schooled vocalists and would involve themselves at every opportunity in vocal and performance events.
Ad and Art both enjoyed bowling and were members of the local bowling leagues wherever they happened to live. Ad also enjoyed traveling and she and Art would often take trips back to Omaha, and Iowa to visit relatives making sure to take in as many sites as they could fit in along the way. While Ad's daughter, Shirley was living near San Francisco, the Niemann's visited there a number of times. Ad was also an avid baseball fan, never missing a game.
While living in Port Orford, Ad's husband Art started a business in Insurance Sales opening his own office in downtown Port Orford. Art served as the local Justice of the Peace as well the Traffic Court Judge for a number of terms.
After both Ad and Art retired, Art sold his insurance business, and they sold their home at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford investing in the construction of a new home in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1965. Art passed away in March of 1972 and Ad continued to live in Tarpon Springs until moving to Forest Grove, Douglas County, Oregon in 1982 to live with her only child, a daughter, Shirley.
Adaline continue to stay active, enjoying bowling, playing bingo, following baseball and visiting with other seniors at the Forest Grove Senior Center. Ad had many happy visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ad is missed dearly by both friends and family.
Biography by Darla S. Cole-Bowen, grand-daughter of Adaline M. Stone. Credit source when using.
Adaline Mabel 'Ad' (Stone) Graham, Niemann was born October 29, 1897 in Omaha Nebraska, the daughter of the late George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone. Ad was raised and received her education in the City of Omaha community.
In 1910, at 13 years old, Adaline was in the 7th grade attending the Windsor Elementary School, in Omaha, Nebraska. Ad's family was very active in the Plymouth Congregational Church. She attended Church Camp probably every summer growing up.
Adaline's family lived in what was then known as South Omaha, nick-named the Magic City. Omaha was a major business center then and remains so. It was the largest central Rail Road Hub acting as the most important business exchange in the central United States. Omaha's School system was one of the most advanced in the nation at that time and certainly one of the best funded.
Adaline first dated and married Fredrick Ethan Graham, a dashing young man and her high school sweetheart on June 16, 1921.
From The Omaha Daily News, 18 Jun 1921, Sat • Page 5, AUNT OF BRIDE READS CEREMONY: Mrs. Frederick E. Graham. The marriage of Miss Adeline Mabel Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stone, to Frederick E. Graham was solemnized Thursday, evening (June 16, 1921) at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of the immediate relatives. The Rev. Ada Stone Anderson, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, and aunt of the bride, read the marriage lines. Professor Walter Bishop Graham, father of the groom, sang "At Dawning" preceding the ceremony. The bride wore a frock of pink organdie with a corsage of pink rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Graham will be at home after July 1 at 2132 South Thirty-Fifth Street in Omaha, NE.
Adaline and Frederick were blessed with a daughter they named Shirley Adaline Graham on March 18, 1927 while living at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, NE.
The 1931 Omaha City Directory records that Adaline is residing with her husband Fredrick at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Also in 1931, Fredrick is working as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad while Adaline is working as a clerk for an Omaha Oil Company.
Adaline's sister, Helen Marguerite (Stone) and her husband Virgil 'Ted' Willard joined them at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, in about 1934 to help care for their aging, and ailing parents. Helen's spouse, Ted, was the owner /operator of a Prudential Insurance Company franchise office in Omaha.
Adaline's mother Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone passed away on December 13, 1935. Her father, George Wilbur Stone, followed her in death on January 21, 1940.
Recorded in the 1940 Census, Adaline is divorced from Frederick. She and her daughter Shirley are living with Adaline's sister, Helen and brother-in-law Virgil 'Ted' Willard in the home of her late parents, George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, NE.
Adaline Mabel (Stone) Graham married Arthur F. Niemann in Avoca, Iowa, on September 27, 1940, when she was 42 years old.
Adaline 'Addie' or 'Ad' Mabel, and her husband, Arthur 'Art' Fredrick Niemann, and daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham moved to Berkeley, Alameda County, California in about 1941 taking advantage of their travel, they made stops at several attractions along the way, Grand Coulee Dam, Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree National Park just to name a few.
They lived at 1412 North Pass Avenue, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USA from about 1941 to about 1947. They were the owner-operators of a Standard Oil Company Full Service Gas Station while living in Burbank and their daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham, attended High School there.
In 1947 they moved to Port Orford, Oregon where they lived at #30 Hamlet, on the shores of Lake Garrison for the next 19 years. Ad worked as a clerk for the United States Post Office for many years. She was also a very active member in the Sunset Flower Club, hosting many of their events at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford. Ad and Art's home had an enviable flower garden of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Roses just to name a few. Both Ad and Art were active in civic endeavors and would involve themselves in the local 4th of July parade every year where they would re-enact an historical clash with Indians at Battle Rock. Ad and her daughter, Shirley, were both schooled vocalists and would involve themselves at every opportunity in vocal and performance events.
Ad and Art both enjoyed bowling and were members of the local bowling leagues wherever they happened to live. Ad also enjoyed traveling and she and Art would often take trips back to Omaha, and Iowa to visit relatives making sure to take in as many sites as they could fit in along the way. While Ad's daughter, Shirley was living near San Francisco, the Niemann's visited there a number of times. Ad was also an avid baseball fan, never missing a game.
While living in Port Orford, Ad's husband Art started a business in Insurance Sales opening his own office in downtown Port Orford. Art served as the local Justice of the Peace as well the Traffic Court Judge for a number of terms.
After both Ad and Art retired, Art sold his insurance business, and they sold their home at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford investing in the construction of a new home in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1965. Art passed away in March of 1972 and Ad continued to live in Tarpon Springs until moving to Forest Grove, Douglas County, Oregon in 1982 to live with her only child, a daughter, Shirley.
Adaline continue to stay active, enjoying bowling, playing bingo, following baseball and visiting with other seniors at the Forest Grove Senior Center. Ad had many happy visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ad is missed dearly by both friends and family.
Adaline Mabel 'Ad' (Stone) Graham, Niemann was born October 29, 1897 in Omaha Nebraska, the daughter of the late George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone. Ad was raised and received her education in the City of Omaha community.
In 1910, at 13 years old, Adaline was in the 7th grade attending the Windsor Elementary School, in Omaha, Nebraska. Ad's family was very active in the Plymouth Congregational Church. She attended Church Camp probably every summer growing up.
Adaline's family lived in what was then known as South Omaha, nick-named the Magic City. Omaha was a major business center then and remains so. It was the largest central Rail Road Hub acting as the most important business exchange in the central United States. Omaha's School system was one of the most advanced in the nation at that time and certainly one of the best funded.
Adaline first dated and married Fredrick Ethan Graham, a dashing young man and her high school sweetheart on June 16, 1921.
From The Omaha Daily News, 18 Jun 1921, Sat • Page 5, AUNT OF BRIDE READS CEREMONY: Mrs. Frederick E. Graham. The marriage of Miss Adeline Mabel Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stone, to Frederick E. Graham was solemnized Thursday, evening (June 16, 1921) at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of the immediate relatives. The Rev. Ada Stone Anderson, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, and aunt of the bride, read the marriage lines. Professor Walter Bishop Graham, father of the groom, sang "At Dawning" preceding the ceremony. The bride wore a frock of pink organdie with a corsage of pink rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Graham will be at home after July 1 at 2132 South Thirty-Fifth Street in Omaha, NE.
Adaline and Frederick were blessed with a daughter they named Shirley Adaline Graham on March 18, 1927 while living at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, NE.
The 1931 Omaha City Directory records that Adaline is residing with her husband Fredrick at the home of Adaline's parents George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Also in 1931, Fredrick is working as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad while Adaline is working as a clerk for an Omaha Oil Company.
Adaline's sister, Helen Marguerite (Stone) and her husband Virgil 'Ted' Willard joined them at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, in about 1934 to help care for their aging, and ailing parents. Helen's spouse, Ted, was the owner /operator of a Prudential Insurance Company franchise office in Omaha.
Adaline's mother Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone passed away on December 13, 1935. Her father, George Wilbur Stone, followed her in death on January 21, 1940.
Recorded in the 1940 Census, Adaline is divorced from Frederick. She and her daughter Shirley are living with Adaline's sister, Helen and brother-in-law Virgil 'Ted' Willard in the home of her late parents, George Wilbur and Dora Mae (Cahow) Stone at 2138 South 35th Street, Omaha, NE.
Adaline Mabel (Stone) Graham married Arthur F. Niemann in Avoca, Iowa, on September 27, 1940, when she was 42 years old.
Adaline 'Addie' or 'Ad' Mabel, and her husband, Arthur 'Art' Fredrick Niemann, and daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham moved to Berkeley, Alameda County, California in about 1941 taking advantage of their travel, they made stops at several attractions along the way, Grand Coulee Dam, Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree National Park just to name a few.
They lived at 1412 North Pass Avenue, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USA from about 1941 to about 1947. They were the owner-operators of a Standard Oil Company Full Service Gas Station while living in Burbank and their daughter, Shirley Adaline Graham, attended High School there.
In 1947 they moved to Port Orford, Oregon where they lived at #30 Hamlet, on the shores of Lake Garrison for the next 19 years. Ad worked as a clerk for the United States Post Office for many years. She was also a very active member in the Sunset Flower Club, hosting many of their events at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford. Ad and Art's home had an enviable flower garden of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Roses just to name a few. Both Ad and Art were active in civic endeavors and would involve themselves in the local 4th of July parade every year where they would re-enact an historical clash with Indians at Battle Rock. Ad and her daughter, Shirley, were both schooled vocalists and would involve themselves at every opportunity in vocal and performance events.
Ad and Art both enjoyed bowling and were members of the local bowling leagues wherever they happened to live. Ad also enjoyed traveling and she and Art would often take trips back to Omaha, and Iowa to visit relatives making sure to take in as many sites as they could fit in along the way. While Ad's daughter, Shirley was living near San Francisco, the Niemann's visited there a number of times. Ad was also an avid baseball fan, never missing a game.
While living in Port Orford, Ad's husband Art started a business in Insurance Sales opening his own office in downtown Port Orford. Art served as the local Justice of the Peace as well the Traffic Court Judge for a number of terms.
After both Ad and Art retired, Art sold his insurance business, and they sold their home at #30 Hamlet in Port Orford investing in the construction of a new home in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1965. Art passed away in March of 1972 and Ad continued to live in Tarpon Springs until moving to Forest Grove, Douglas County, Oregon in 1982 to live with her only child, a daughter, Shirley.
Adaline continue to stay active, enjoying bowling, playing bingo, following baseball and visiting with other seniors at the Forest Grove Senior Center. Ad had many happy visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ad is missed dearly by both friends and family.
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