 1927 - 2019 (92 years)
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| Name |
Franklin James GRIST |
| Suffix |
Jr. |
| Born |
14 Feb 1927 |
Sioux Falls, S.D.  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Census |
1930 |
Minneapolis, MN [2] |
- Age 3, living with parents, Gladys and Franklin, and siblings, Virginia and Grace. Also a servant, Louise Bertrand age 17. Residence at 4811 Park Ave.
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| Census |
1940 |
Appleton, WI [3] |
- 24 Winona Ct.; Franklin, Gladys, Virginia, Jim, Grace Louise, John R. They had a maid named Charlotte Smith, age 22, of Manawa, WI
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| Occupation |
1951: Manager, Farr’s Melody Shop [4] |
| Residence |
1951 |
24 Winona Ct., Appleton, WI [4] |
| Residence |
1979 |
Appleton, WI [5] |
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| Residence |
1988 |
Appleton, WI [5] |
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| Residence |
2012 |
Madison, WI |
- Moved from Marco Island, FL, to Capitol Lakes in Madison, WI
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| Died |
3 May 2019 |
Appleton, WI |
| Buried |
10 May 2019 |
Appleton, WI [6] |
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| Notes |
- 3 Nov 1964: PATENTS GIVEN TO FOUR MEN
... The toy space sounding helmet is an invention of Franklin James Grist, 24 Winona Court. It fits over a child’s head and any movement of it cuses “unearthly” sounds to be produced by protruding antennae. The patent consists of six claims of originality an no rights have been assigned. [7]
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| Person ID |
I28 |
Tree1 |
| Last Modified |
21 Feb 2021 |
| Father |
Franklin James GRIST, b. 10 Dec 1893, Minneapolis, MN , d. 21 Nov 1953, Madison, WI (Age 59 years) |
| Mother |
Gladys Ione STRITE, b. 29 Oct 1895, Cedar Rapids, Iowa , d. 14 Nov 1990, San Francisco, CA (Age 95 years) |
| Married |
27 Jun 1917 |
Gethsemane Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, MN |
- Gladys was 21; Franklin 23
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| Notes |
- ca 1917-18-?: Gladys and Franklin raised poultry and livestock on a farm in Orrelton, MN. They lived in a tent.
- 1936: Construction begins at 24 Winona Ct., Appleton, WI. Newspaper account: Construction of a 2-story birck residence at 24 Winona Court has been started by Franklin J. Grist. The new home, which includes five rooms on the first floor, four bedrooms and two baths on the second floor, is of English-Gothic type.
- 1921: Virginia Ann born on July 25. Bought new home--white bungalow--4811 Park Ave. So, Minneapolis, MN, for $6,500.
- 10 May 1937 Mr. and Mrs. Franklin J. Grist, 24 WInona Ct., are in Chicago today, attending the seventh annual fur style show and banquet at the Palmer House.
-Appleton Post-Crescent
- 27 Dec 1937: First place winner, class B, in the Post-Crescent Christmas Home Lighting Contest
-Appleton Post-Crescent
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| Photos
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 | Holiday greeting card
From Franklin Grist and Gladys Strite
Greeting inside says:
In our home we think of you
From our home we write to you
To our home we welcome you
The Grists |
 | Franklin Grist with holiday decor
Giant electric candles at 24 Winona Ct. |
 | Gladys in Zion National Park
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 | Viola Schuman
Worked at Grist Furs in Appleton, WI |
 | Grist Furs
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 | Grist Furs billboard
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 | Wornall (Bill) Farr with his in-laws
Front: Wornall (Bill) Farr, left, and Franklin Grist
Back, from left: John Roger (Jack) Grist, Grace Louise Grist, Virginia Grist, Dorothy Grist, Gladys Strite and Franklin James Grist, Jr. |
 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
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 | Cookbook at 24 Winona Ct.
Virginia Grist:
We always had a notebook with recipes in it. Because mother was working so much at the fur store, we needed help with the cooking and such. Each night of the week had a certain meal associated with it. Monday Macaroni, I remember. And Pea du Hick (Creamed Dried Beef with Peas).
Eventually, we got a real cook, Mrs. Lowrey, but that was after I went to school. Before that, most of the cooks were just country girls, so mother had to give them exactly what to do.
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 | Winona Court in 1936
The first photo shows construction; the second shot shows the holiday decorations in 1936. Franklin won the city prize for lighting that year. The bottom photo shows the holiday greeting from 1952. |
 | The Spiritual Foundation of 24 Winona Ct.
Hear Gladys Strite tell the story of how 24 Winona Ct. came to be. |
 | Grists to Mexico
From Grace Louise Grist:
I remember that trip to Mexico in February l946 (?). Jack and I persuaded our parents to take us along, pleading that my recently learned Spanish could come in handy (it did). We drove to see Ginny [Virginia Grist] and Bill [Wornall Fisher Farr] in Dallas, then on down through the mountains to Mexico City. We stayed at a "motel" (new concept in those days) and met Mexican friends of theirs: Meurta (in pic with Daddy) and her mother (with Mother; I don't remember her name). They entertained us lavishly, took us to a bullfight. From there we drove to Cuernavaca, just a small pretty village and on to Taxco, where we bought lots of silver jewelry and a silver tea service (which Ginny and I still share). The road to Acapulco was treacherous, dusty, with vultures peering at us from the cliffs overhead. We spent weeks on the "morning beach," afternoons reading and snoozing, enjoyed interesting and delicious meals (octopus one day!)... The photo shows our hotel, overlooking the Pacific. I've forgotten the name of it.
Our return trip included a stop at Garci Crespo, a spa with three swimming pools, and kids for Jack and I to play with. And then the hotel at Fortin de las Flores: the photos show the pool, which was covered with fresh gardenias each morning. A beautiful village, with a view of the mountain, friendly people. |
 | Gladys and Friends
From Grace Louise Grist:
Cora Harvey (we called her Cody) she was an office partner and best friend of mother's. She took care of us sometimes; she taught Jim and I how to oil paint, and had us go to her "art camp" in the summertime ... and had us enter our paintings in the annual county fair (and we won awards!!) She was a kind, sort of funny lady -- a salt-of-the-earth type.
Dr. Busch (dentist) was our neighbor on Winona Ct. He and his wife Mary (photo) were very good friends and his kids were our pals, especially mine. Stevie and I played together a lot,he was a super pianist. Carol and I played paper dolls at her house. Their mom, Mary, made delicious schaum torte with strawberries. Dr. Busch had this sailboat (probably 20 ft.) and he took us out on it quite a lot (but never enough) on Lake Winnebago. A really nice man, even if he was a dentist. He teased me a lot. |
 | 1972 Reunion in Waupaca, WI
Reunion portrait and illustration by Franklin James Grist Jr.
At Long Meadow cottage at the end of Long Lake (near the mouth of the Crystal River). |
 | Franklin James Grist Jr., Franklin James Grist, Wornall Fisher (Bill) Farr, Louise Grist, Gladys Strite, Virginia Grist, John Roger (Jack) Grist
At 24 Winona Ct. near the old hickory tree.
Hear Gladys Strite tell the story of how 24 Winona Ct. came to be. |
 | Franklin Grist (holding Sambo), Franklin James Grist Jr., Louise Grist (foreground), Virginia Grist, Gladys Strite and John Roger (Jack) Grist
Louise Grist writes:
The dog is our beloved Sambo. Daddy and I were the only real dog lovers in the family. I cried and cried and searched for days for Sambo when he ran away.
This was taken in our house on Winona Court. Our grandfather clock in the background; I don't know the history of it, but it was always there since I was born. I was about 8 when this was taken, so it must be about 1937. |
 | John Roger (Jack) Grist, Franklin Grist, Velma Strite and Franklin James Grist Jr.
Virginia Grist:
I recognize the drapes: green and cool for the time. Big windows faced College Ave. This was in our apartment over the Melody Shop. About 1947. Pretty fancy table -- probably two card tables! Mother's crystal and silver. I don't remember the occasion, or that we entertained like that! Both of us worked six-day weeks -- too tired! |
| Histories
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 | Model T
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| Sioux Falls, and back to Minneapolis
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| Open House
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| Franklin Grists on Southern Vacation
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| Family ID |
F18 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Mary Margaret LAMERS, b. 8 Sep 1928, Kimberly, WI , d. 3 Aug 2020, Waupaca, WI (Age 91 years) |
| Children |
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| Photos |
| 1972 Reunion in Waupaca, WI
Reunion portrait and illustration by Franklin James Grist Jr.
At Long Meadow cottage at the end of Long Lake (near the mouth of the Crystal River). |
| Last Modified |
21 Feb 2021 |
| Family ID |
F19 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Photos
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 | Grist Family at 24 Winona Court, Appleton, WI
Gladys STRITE writes on back: The whole family
Summer 1938
Virginia, 17; Franklin; Jim, 11; Grace Louise, 9; Jack, 4 1/2. |
 | Harry Grist with Virginia and Franklin James
In 1928 |
 | Dorothy Grist
Dorothy has written on back:
Dorothy Grist
Taken the day of Jim and Mary Grist's wedding in June 1952 [in the yard at 24 Winona Ct.]
How long the dresses were then! |
 | Franklin James Grist Jr. with his parents, Gladys Strite and Franklin James Grist
At 24 Winona Ct. |
 | Gladys Strite with her children Franklin James Grist Jr. and John Roger (Jack) Grist
Virginia Grist: "This was 1741 N. Superior St., where Jack was born!" |
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 | Franklin James Grist Jr., Louise Coffits and Virginia Grist.
Virginia Grist: "Love the Model T! That's me and I think the baby is Jim" |
 | Louise Coffits
In both shots, Virginia Grist is holding a doll; Louise is holding Franklin James Grist Jr. Gladys Strite is the young woman in the one photo. Man is John Coffits. |
 | Louise Coffits
Louise Coffits holding Franklin James Grist Jr., with Virginia Grist at her side. |
 | Franklin James Grist, Jr.
Julie Grist:
"Just found the note from my mom [Mary Lamers], in my baby book about this picture:
'Dad's first car, a 1931 Chev. Grams would not allow him lunch inside - wonder why? 'Bout 1946 - we had just met and car was purchased with discharge pay from Navy.' "
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 | Franklin James Grist, Jr.
With a new car in 1957 |
 | Franklin James Grist Jr. and his daughter, Julie Ann Grist
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 | Franklin James Grist, Jr. with two of his children, Julie Ann Grist and Charles Robert Grist
At 24 Winona Ct. |
 | Franklin James Grist, Jr.
Boarding a glider |
 | From left: Franklin James Grist Jr., John S. Grist, Virginia Ann Grist and Franklin James Grist
Virginia Grist:
"Baby must be Jim at side of 4811 Park" |
 | From left: Virginia Ann Grist, Franklin James Grist Jr. and Dorothy Grist
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 | Franklin James Grist Jr.
At 4811 Park Ave. South
Dorothy Grist writes on back:
All set to enforce the 18th Amendment -- and how!
Hear Gladys Strite describe the house on Park Avenue in Minneapolis (7 minutes).
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 | Franklin James Grist Jr, Gladys Strite and Virginia Ann Grist
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 | Franklin James Grist Jr.
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 | Gladys' 80th Birthday
Birthday wishes from Franklin James Grist Jr. (top) and John Roger (Jack) Grist |
 | Invitation to Gladys' 80th birthday
Created by Franklin James Grist Jr. |
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 | Grist Furs -- the first store
From Virginia Grist:
Top: 1930, Jim and Virginia on running board of Buick
Center: Grist-Ericson, the FIRST store on 231 College Ave. [Appleton, WI]
Bottom: 1938, Viola Schumann. Worked for F.J. for many years.
Gladys Strite tells how Franklin got started in the fur business. (6 minutes).
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 | Will Present Technical Paper on Arc Welding
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 | Franklin James Grist, aka Jim Grist
Abt 1945 Jim Grist, Seaman First Class (SFC) worked as radar man, enlisted in Appleton Wisconsin. |
 | Grist Reunion 2012
At Locksley Lodge |
 | Leaving Marco Island
Mary Lamers Grist and Jim Grist, upon leaving their condo on Marco Island. |
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 | At the Airport, 1970-something
Gladys Strite, Virginia Grist, Franklin James Grist Jr. and Mary Lamers |
 | Christmas 1929: Fire truck and dollhouse with electric lights
On the back of the photo: "Hook and ladder Co. located at 4811 Park [Minneapolis, MN]. "Chief Jim Grist in charge.
Dollhouse operated by Miss Virginia Grist gets "on fire" many times a day. |
 | Brothers: John R. "Jack" Grist and Franklin James Grist, 1946
Jack is 12; Jim is 18 |
| Recordings |
 | Building 24 Winona Ct. (40 minutes)
Gladys Strite tells Charles Grist the story of the Grist homestead in Appleton, WI. |
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| When Franklin Grist Died (15 minutes)
Charles Robert Grist talks to Gladys Strite about what happened in the years surrounding Franklin Grist's death in 1953. Topics include:
Louise Grist leaves her job as an art supervisor in Milwaukee to help Gladys in Appleton. After Franklin dies, she helps Gladys run Grist Furs and Fashions.
- Gladys eventually sends Louise to California to fulfill her dream of teaching art there. She gets a job in Benicia.
- Pat Gray follows to "convince Wese that he loves her."
- What to do about the house at 24 Winona Court? Jim and Mary Grist are living in a small apartment; Charlie is on the way (born 19 May 1954). Gladys is in a too-big house.
Lillian Cook [Coffitts] advises Gladys to wait on selling the house.
- 2 April 1955: While Gladys is on vacation in Los Angeles, she goes up to Santa Barbara to meet up with Louise and Pat, where they got married. For a honeymoon, they stayed with Gladys in the home of Glady's cousin, Lloyd Strite. He and his wife, Lorraine, were away at the time.
- Gladys proposes to share the house with Jim and Mary, creating a small apartment upstairs where she could live. They shared 24 Winona Ct. from about 1954 to 1959, when Gladys sold Grist Furs and Fashions.
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| Grists to Sioux Falls; Jim's Birth (6 minutes)
Gladys Strite tells how Franklin got started in the fur business. (6 minutes). Interview took place at her apartment in San Francisco on 22 July 1988. On hand were Melissa Gray, Grace Louise Grist and Virginia Ann Grist. Also:
- Moving to Sioux Falls, SD
- Birth of Jim Grist ) Franklin James Grist, Jr.
- Moving back to Minneapolis.
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| Sources |
- [S4] (Self-published, J. Hart Rosdail, Chicago, IL (June 30, 1937)).
- [S19] 1930 U.S. Federal Census.
- [S175] 1940 U.S. Federal Census.
- [S90] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
- [S36] U.S. Public Records Index.
- [S49] Appleton Post-Crescent.
- [S70] Appleton Post-Crescent, Appleton, WI.
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