09 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Baejarbladid
Location
Njardvik, Suðurnes, Iceland
Date
Jan 09, 1954
Page
1
The Sudwesturland ferry area suffered extensive damage after a strong gale. The Ferja I ferry experienced a capsize scare and damage to its operations. Repairs and safety measures are planned with Hafnargardinn officials and Hermaskaga freezing plant, while the ship is insured with Almenn Tryggingar. No boats were lost and crews reported minimal injuries.
A five member committee led by Sighyatur Karlsson forms to organize a social gathering and amusements for a school festival. Hallur Gunnlaugsson Jéhanna Gunnarsdottir Gisli Sigurdsson and Porvaldur Sigurdsson with teachers Per Unnar Bjarnadóttir and Porvalds Porvaldsson will draft content and arrange events. preparations reference 1945 materials under Magnús Jénsson.
A list of candidates for the Akranes mayoral race dated January 31 1954. Names include Olafur B Bjérnsson ritstjéri Midteig 2 Jén Arnason wtgerdarmadur Grund Guimundur Gudjénsson skipstjéri Sudurgétu 34 Porgeir Jésefsson vélsmidur Kirkjubraut 4 Sturlaugur H Bédvarsson utgerdarm Vesturgotu 32 and numerous others with occupations such as ship captain ship owner printer and manager, listing addresses in Sudurg and Vesturg.
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