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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1973
Page
2
Guidance from Kenneth D. Schlichting notes that starting January 1974 the Federal Government will handle payments for Old-Age Assistance Aid to the Disabled and Aid to the Blind. Applications remain at Social Security offices and a minimum monthly income is targeted for individuals and couples.
Jamboree reporter Jack Decker details a cross state journey by scouts Dave Downing Bruce Slinkman Steve Nelson Jim Gregoire Jim Miller Ross Sandmeyer and Decker from Baudette Minnesota to Farragut State Park Idaho. They visit Pipestone National Monument Badlands Rapid City Mount Rushmore Crazy Horse Cody Yellowstone Virginia City and more including a tire change and wildlife sightings.
Entering the hospital Jerome Sprague of Kelliher discharges include Mrs Stanley Burr and baby boy Carmen Haugen Bemidji Parle Kile of Blackduck and Melvin Thomas of Northome. The group watched a melodrama and the 1973 National Scout Jamboree opening with Bob Hope at Farragut Idaho near Wallace.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced a five member nominating committee to draft candidates for the Minnesota Beef Promotion Board. The move comes on petitions to implement a statewide marketing order signed by over 600 beef producers. Named to the committee are George Warrant Jr. of Kasota, Lauren Carlson of Chokio, Thamoa Arends of
The Minnesota forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Sunday night. Temperatures will be near steady with highs in the 70s and lower 80s, and lows in the 50s and lower 60s. Variable cloudiness and a few storms expected north today and tonight while the south stays cooler and partly cloudy.
A Senior Citizens Dance will be held Thursday August 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Moose Club with music by the Dan Stompers. Rides available by calling 751-4310. In other notes, beef promotion candidates will be chosen in St Paul August 24, and several Bemidji area births are recorded. Beef board districts allocate three members to Central and Southwestern regions, two to West Central, South Central and Southeastern, and one to other districts. Beef remains Minnesota’s largest farm income source at an estimated 592 million dollars last year.
The Pioneer, published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Pioneer division of Scripps News papers, Inc., serves Bemidji Minnesota with second class mail. Rates include $21 yearly in trade area, $23 outside, and $2.50 monthly by carrier.
Nary hosts a free bingo night Friday Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Nary Community Center in the old Nary School building. Committee chair Chuck Manson says the center has a funded kitty for cash prizes and a donation pot-luck lunch. The center also offers pool and ping-pong for all ages.
Orville L. Johnson 203 Mississippi Ave. was charged with driving while intoxicated driving after revocation and having an open container after a one car crash two miles north of Solway near County State Aid Highway 5. He appeared in County Court and pleaded guilty to all charges. a pre sentence investigation was ordered.
The Beltrami County Grand Jury reconvened and indicted eight Bemidji area residents on drug related charges. James and Susan Backe face counts for marijuana possession and intent to sell, hashish, peyote and amphetamines. Jerry Cleveland is indicted for possession of not more than 1.5 ounces of a controlled substance.
Firemen responded to the Buena Vista Ranch bunkhouse 10 miles north on Irvin Ave at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday. The bunkhouse suffered heavy damage and was unoccupied. In a separate matter, individuals including Barbara Seelye and Mark Stubbins faced narcotics and assault indictments with Aug. 20 arraignment set in District Court.
Jon O'Brien of White Earth was found guilty on careless driving and leaving the scene. Sentences: 75 dollars or 15 days for careless driving and 200 dollars or 60 days for leaving the scene. Larry Perleberg waived hearing on marijuana possession and was bound over. Schwank and Hegland pleaded guilty to DWI and were given 200 dollar fines or 30 days, jail terms suspended. Several others paid fines for speeding and disobeying stop signs. Bjoring’s disorderly conduct was dismissed. Hilliard pleaded guilty to DWI with 300 dollars or 30 days.
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