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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1973

Page

5

Pafkos Wedded At Blackduck In Lutheran Rite

Mr and Mrs Pafko of Augusta Georgia announce their daughter Lethia Vogt and Mitchel Pafko were married at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Blackduck with Rev Martin Wenzel officiating The couple resides in Augusta where the groom serves in the U S Army The ceremony featured Marian Wenzel Laura Lucy and Sydni Pafko among others with a reception in church parlors.

Lethia Vogt Chancey Vogt Route 2 Bemidji Mitchel Pafko Frank Pafko Blackduck Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Martin Wenzel Marian Wenzel Laura Lucy Sydni Pafko Holy Trinity Ladies Aid James Mullin Bemidji High School Blackduck High School Augusta, Ga U.S. Army

Homemakers Plan Annual Picnic At Mrs Binder Home

At a Busy Fingers Homemakers Club meeting hosted by Mrs Wm Binder the group set the annual picnic for Thursday August 23 at Carol Stevens.

Busy Fingers Homemakers Club Wm. Binder Carol Stevens

New Shirtshapery and Craft Show Ideas Promoted

Helen Wohlrabe and Mrs Stevens join the lunch committee while Chairwoman Mary Anderson guides County Extension Office meetings in August. Connie Simonson outlines planned sessions as members display needlework and share personal values. A Park Rapids Craft Show trip inspired ideas and poems were read for private collections. One member, with a cast on her arm, notes a bright side to life.

Helen Wohlrabe Stevens Mary Anderson Connie Park Rapids

Reading Club Party at Bemidji Library

Vacation Reading Club at the Bemidji Public Library closes Friday August 17. Mrs Lila Braun notes cards are being placed above Children’s shelves and aim is to have all filled by Friday. An afternoon of fun with games and treats starts at 2 30 p.m. with certificates and awards to be presented.

Bemidji Public Library Lila Braun Bruun

Johnson Bowman Reception Honors Local Newlyweds

A wedding reception honoring Carolyn Johnson and Arthur Johnson and Duane Bowman will be held at the Paul Bunyan Smorgasbord on Saturday August 18 at 7:30 p.m. The couple wed earlier that day in a private ceremony. The families invite friends and relatives to attend.

Carolyn Johnson Arthur Johnson Duane Bowman Don Bowman Paul Bunyan Smorgasbord

Kopischkes celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

About 200 guests gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bemidji to honor Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kopischke on their 50th anniversary. The couple, married August 5, 1923 in Leader Minnesota, were assisted by four daughters and hosted by relatives from multiple Minnesota towns and beyond.

Trinity Lutheran Church Bemidji Henry Kopischke Leroy Renstrom Robert Schley Rochester John Fenske New Brighton Ralph Schmidt Kopischkes Leader Minn Hollis Dewald Fern Johnson Brainerd

Bemidji area notes highlight alumni reunions and visits

Rochester resident Mr Alfred Gregerson left after visiting his mother Mrs Henry Gregerson. He attended his 35 year Bemidji High School class reunion and visited relatives in Canada. Mrs Bob Hinshaw and her sons returned to Moses Lake Washington after Bemidji visit. David Casper of Chilton Wisconsin visited Hines and Notre Dame teammates. Dalton Seeling joined Grand Rapids High School reunion events. Houseguests came from Bennington Vermont. Bolivia land area noted as almost twice Texas. Walt Disney took three years to make Snow White.

Alfred Gregerson Rochester Henry Gregerson Bemidji Bob Hinshaw Mary Ronken Carly Roger Moses Lake Wash Mrs. Buiford Ronken Dalton Seeling Grand Rapids High School Pokegama Country Club

Toppers add fresh flavor to Fall's Fashion Feast

Designer Nat Hirsch champions the jacket as a main topping for fall wardrobes. The look blends casual outdoor wear with versatile options including an elastic waistband, wider shoulders, turned-back cuffs and oversized buttons. A plaid rugged version and a wrap jacket in navy, wine or camel with an opossum collar offer day to night styling.

Helen Hennessy NEA New York Nat Hirsch Nat

Leagues of Women Voters Hold Second Rogers Farm Picnic

Bemidji area LWV members and guests gathered at Ivan Rogers farm Guthrie for a Sunday picnic. Twenty two members eight husbands two guests and 28 children attended a potluck with a magic show by Dr William Britton and awards for farthest distance and most children. The Rogers provided horseback riding and a hayride for all attendees.

Bemidji William Britton Mary Melchoir League Hazel Hogenson Britton Bemidji League of Women Voters

Open Youth Horse Show Sunday at Beltrami County Fairgrounds

The North Star Riders sponsor an Open Youth Horse Show for riders 17 and under on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Beltrami County Fairgrounds. Registration runs 2 to 3 p.m. with events starting at 4 p.m. Eleven events, $1 per event entry, prizes from first to sixth place, lunch at the 4-H stand, and open to local youth. FRIDAY THE SUNNY HOUR Garden Club potluck at Big Bass Lake home. The WCTU potluck picnic at Carr Lake with silent auction and music. dues payable.

North Star Riders Beltrami County Fairgrounds Eunice Kohler Big Bass Lake WCTU Harry Holand Carr Lake

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Mrs. Pafko Richard Lien Dick Moon Dick Decker Phil Riley Gary Moon Wally Norby Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Pafko Marian Martin The Pioneer Mrs Henry Kopischkes Waseca Wadena Waterville, Minn Eaton, Colo Ft. Knox, Ky Bellingham, Wash NARY Navy School David Casper Chilton Wis Ed Casper Felix Barthelemy Hines Susan Anderson Virginia State Notre Dame David Bill Reeves Reeves Richard LaFlamme Bennington, Vermont Bolivia Texas Walt Disney Quentin M. Reilly Podiatrist Ee A Aael LWV Rogers Farm Puone Hills Bros Coffee Mead Land O'Lakes City E.R. Hind Maurice Bud) Bailey Redley Donna Jean Minneapolis Thomas C. Kodel Floyd Kodel Miss Bailey Minnesota Institute of Dental and Medical Assistants F.M.C Beltrami Bemidji
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