Frank Heimes (1883-1972) was born in Barnes County, son of Joseph and Catherine Heimes, pioneer settlers in Barnes County. Frank Heimes and Hattie McPherson were married November 1909.
Hattie McPherson (1882-1947) was born in Barnes County the daughter of John McPherson and Emma Weiser, pioneers, also. She was the granddaughter of Joel S. Weiser and his wife Louisa Cleavor, natives of Pennsylvania. She taught in the Heimes school and boarded with the Heimes family. Her teachers contract was dated 1901 and signed by Herman Winterer, Pres. and W. T. Craswell, Clerk. The salary was $35.00 a month. After teaching in Jamestown she was married to Frank Heimes. Frank Heimes was interested in farming and pure-bred stock. He was active in community affairs, the welfare and promotion of Barnes County. He was a member of Company "G", Deputy Sheriff of Barnes County 1906-1908, County Commissioner 1912-1940 and chairman during the erection of the new courthouse in 1924.
The Heimes home was noted for its hospitality; many parties were community high-lights, the good food served seemingly with little effort. Hattie Heimes was interested in gardening, music, poetry ;and local history. She was a member of Pioneer Daughters, J. S. Weiser Woman's Relief Corps, Home Economics Club, Auxiliary Guild of the Congregational Church and Chapter "A" of P.E.O.
Two sons were born to this couple. One died in infancy.
Donald Leigh born in Valley City May 14, 1918, attended Valley City Public School and Valley City State College, graduated from the University of Minnesota in electrical engineering and served in W.W. II in the Army Signal Corps. He married Marguerite Donker of Carrington, North Dakota January 1943. One daughter, Lynne Alison, married John Chell, they have two children, Erik and Alison.
Donald L. Heimes was awarded the Valley City State College Alumni Assoc. Distinguished Service Award during the commencement exercises Mary 23, 1975. He honored his parents Frank and Hattie Heimes with a memorial scholarship in 1972 funded by a $20,000.00 gift from his father's estate.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 99