Elsie L Goodnight
Born: September 17, 1921
Birthplace: Southeast of Oberlin, Kansas
Parents: Edward & Grace Pavlicek
Brother: Ralph Pavlicek
Sister: Edna Mott
Grew up on a farm southeast of Oberlin. Went
to South Bethal
country school. Went to DCHS and graduated 1938.
Married John Curtis Young January 30, 1939. They
lived on a farm
southeast of Oberlin.They moved to Oberlin in the
early '50s.
There were two children born to the union. Sandra
L. and
Dennis N.
Worked in a hotel, grocery store, and cafes.
Owned and operated
Oasis tavern for 24+ years. Then after retirement
was a vendor at
flea markets for 20 years.
Has been a member of the Auxiliary for 4 years.