Burtness, Olger Burton b. March 14, 1884 d. January 20, 1960 US Congressman. Elected to represent North Dakota's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1921 to 1933. He was elected unopposed in 1922. He also served as a Member of the North Dakota State House of Representatives from 1919 to 1920, Delegate to the Republican National Convention from North Dakota in 1916, 1936, and 1948, City Attorney of Grand Forks, North Dakota from 1936 to 1937, and as a State Court Judge in North Dakota from 1950 until his death in...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Purpur, Clifford Joseph 'Fido' b. September 26, 1912 d. February 21, 2001 Professional Hockey Player. A native of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Purpur played for teams in the CHL, NHL, USHL, AHA, USHL, and the NCAA hockey leagues. At 5'5", and 157lbs, Purpur played for the Grand Forks Falcons from 1931 to 1932, Minneapolis Millers from 1933 to 1935, St. Louis Eagles from 1934 to 1935, St. Louis Flyers from 1934 to 1941, 1945 to 1946, Kansas City Americans from 1941 to 1942, Chicago Blackhawks from 1941 to 1945, Indianapolis Capitals from 1944 to 1945, Detroit Red Wings...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
b. March 14, 1884 d. January 20, 1960