| SPENCER-VAN ETTEN ROAD In 1919 Jacob and Alvina Maunula and children Helmi, Agnes, Walter and Hans moved to a dairy farm on the Spencer-Van Etten Road. They came from Red Lodge, Montana, where they had a wheat ranch. Jacob had also worked in the coal mines. Their daughters Aino and Maymie were born after the move to New York State. In 1935 the farm was sold to Mr. and Mrs. William Palomaki and the Maunulas moved to a farm on the Washburn Road. Mr. Palomaki converted the dairy farm to a poultry business. His sons and their families still occupy the new homes that were built on the farm and they operate the greatly expanded poultry business. The original farmhouse and a new tenant house are occupied by families who work on the farm. Mr. Palomaki built a summer home on the farm after his retirement. In 1921 John and Jenny Huhta and children Otto, Sulo, and Thelma moved to a dairy farm on the Town Line Road. They came from Monesson, Pennsylvania where John had worked in the steel mills. A daughter, Gertrude was born after the move to the farm. Sulo and Hulda Kerttu Huhta still occupy the farm which they largely expanded and modernized after they became the owners. In 1924 the Alve family moved to a farm on the corner of the Van Etten and Burhight Glen roads. Rippert and Vera Alve and children Voitto, Verna and William first settled on Seely Hill when they came to this area from Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Rippert had worked in the construction of the Soo Locks and as a lumberman. Five children, Waino, Vieno, Violet, Eino and George were born after the move to New York State. |