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Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

2

Mother donates kidney to 13 month old son in Minnesota

A 13 month old boy in Chaska Minnesota received his mother's kidney in a five hour operation at University of Minnesota Hospitals. Medicare will cover most costs under a broadened kidney transplant provision. Doctors say both mother Sherry Amrhein and son Brandon Amrhein are doing well and may need weeks to confirm success.

Minneapolis Minn Brandon Amrhein Chaska Sherry Amrhein University of Minnesota John S. Najarian Brandon Brandon’s Amrhein Jerry Arnhein Najarian

Skylab crew probes mysteries of sun

Skylab 2 astronauts plan a record sun observation from the orbital lab. Garriott will lead with about seven hours at the telescope console, supported by Bean and Lousma. The crew, nearing day 20 of a 59 day mission, expanded solar work to fill free time and advance thermonuclear fusion research. Bean will test an astronaut maneuvering unit with nitrogen jets.

Earth Garriott Bean Lousma

Funeral services for Elva M. Martin in Bemidji

The Rev. Robert Page led the funeral at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home for Elva M. Martin of Bemidji who died at Bagley Hospital. Organist Minnie Hjelm and the Northland Arts Women’s Chorus performed. Pallbearers were C. W. Fredrickson, Martin Papp, Martin Reinke, Wesley Harlow, Leroy Petersen and another Petersen. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Martin, formerly of Solway, had lived in Bemidji ten years and is survived by her brother Leonard Petersen of Solway and three sisters Dosena Halliday Cloquet Evan Tretsven Fredric Wis and C. W. Fredrickson, Bemidji.

Bemidji Leonard Petersen Solway Evan Tretsven Fredric Wis Dosena Halliday Cloquet C.W. Fredrickson

Court actions list speeding and passing zone bonds. trials set

County Court notes Nancy Staenicke of Bagley forfeited a $20 bond for speeding. William Heisenfelt of Bemidji forfeited a $50 bond for passing in a No Passing zone. Larry Dunbar seeks trial. date set for Aug. 28. Darrell Ryan had preliminary hearing on felonious assault and is bound over to District Court with $1,000 bond.

Nancy L. Staenicke Bagley William A. Heisenfelt Bemidji Larry Robert Dunbar Darrell L. Ryan

The Pioneer Advertisement Rates Notice

The Pioneer announces subscription rates with mail and carrier options. Trade zone mail is 21 dollars per year, outside trade zone 23 dollars per year, and carrier service 2.50 dollars per month. Published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Pioneer in Bemidji Minnesota.

The Pioneer Scrippshift Newspapers, Inc Neilson and Pioneer Street Bemidji Minnesota Associated Press Minnesota Newspaper Association Audit Bureau of Circulations

Journalism conference plans at Bemidji State College

Bemidji State College and the Bemidji Daily Pioneer announce the 27th annual high school journalism conference set for September 25 at 9 a.m. on the BSC campus. More than 800 high school newspaper and yearbook staffers and advisors from Northern Minnesota will attend, with sessions led by professional newspeople.

Bemidji State College Bemidji Daily Pioneer BSC Minnesota Minneapolis Tribune St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch Duluth News-Tribune and Herald Kcmt-Tv Alexandria Kbun-Am Kbhp-Fm Bemidji The American Yearbook Co James L. McMahon Minn

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Entering the hospital Wednesday are Adam Kuiawinski Blackduck Sylva Engel Cass Lake Shirley Matthews Bena Mrs Helena Paulson Mrs Addie Taunt and Scott Burdick Bemidji Viola Stuefen Lake George Nicholas Jacobson Cass Lake admitted to the Nursing Unit Discharged on Wednesday Mary Etta Tea strike Clara Hodges Blackduck Betty Reierson Kelliher

Adam Kuiawinski Blackduck Sylva Engel Cass Lake Shirley Matthews Bena Helena Paulson Addie Taunt Scott Burdick Bemidji Viola Stuefen Lake George Nicholas Jacobson Mary Etta Teastrike Clara Hodges Betty Reierson Kelliher

Carter Birth Announcement for William Bradley Carter

Mr and Mrs Robert Carter of Barstow California announce the birth of a son William Bradley on August 4 Mrs Carter is formerly Emma Jean Desautel daughter of Mrs Martha Desautel of Bemidji The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Carter of Bemidji The new baby has three sisters.

Robert Carter Barstow Calif William Bradley Carter Emma Jean Desautel Martha Desautel Bemidji Aternal William Carter

Lea College Closes After Debt Burdened Tenure

Lea College in Albert Lea Minnesota folds after seven years facing dwindling enrollment. The campus with three buildings remains shuttered as officials plan bankruptcy court action and asset liquidation.

Lea College Albert Lea, Minn Albert Lea College

Correction clears misidentification of 4-H handshake recipient

The Aug 15 Pioneer correction states Leo Fenske was the recipient of Elmo Skare's handshake and the special recognition. It clarifies that Walt Fenske is the county commissioner and a veteran 4-H member, while Leo Fenske is the oldest county 4-H member and organizer of the Beltrami County 4-H Club.

Elmo Skare Walt Fenske Leo Fenske Leo Beltrami County

State Forecast: Warmer, Showers Possible Across Regions

Fair to partly cloudy west and variable clouds east with a slight chance of scattered thundershowers mostly in the east. Tonight and Friday fair to partly cloudy with highs in the 80s, cooler near Lake Superior. Lows upper 50s to mid 60s. Extended outlook shows scattered showers Saturday and Sunday, then mostly fair Monday with highs 70s to mid 80s and cooler 50s to 60s Monday.

Lake Superior

Nixon concedes Congress role in Indochina policy

Washington reports Nixon signaling Congress will share power in Indochina decisions. White House statement says the President will work with Congress if North Vietnam mounts an offensive jeopardizing Indochina stability. Officials say the shift aims to place blame on Congress for future aggression and failed actions.

Washington Nixon Congress Indochina Administration Cambodia White House Hanoi North Vietnam United States U.S Vietnam Laos North South Vietnam Capitol Hill Saigon

Arctic Cat to close Omaha plant amid losses

Arctic Enterprises Inc of Thief River Falls announced the discontinuation of its General Leisure Products Division at Omaha Nebraska. The division mainly sold lawn mowers and posted ongoing losses after failing to win new customers. Selected 1974 models will be made to liquidate inventories while larger mower production moves to other Arctic plants.

Thief River Falls Arctic

Bemidji Youth Hockey Directors Prep Policy Changes

The Bemidji Youth Hockey Association board met to prepare by law and policy changes for the first annual meeting on Aug 29 at 7 30 p m at the Elks Club. They plan volunteer labor for the Nymore arena finishing by Sept 1 and seek volunteers by calling Bill Howe or Jack Harrom. Gary Port will appoint a director of referees to ease shortages and ensure consistency. George Williams is preparing an information packet for fall registration with ice schedules insurance laws policies and officer contacts plus a 24 page training manual.

Bemidji Youth Hockey Association Elks Club Bill Howe Nymore Jack Harrom Youth Hockey Association Williams

Nary School to Remain Civic Center

A Helga Township board member said there are no plans to sell or demolish the old Nary School, now used as a community center. George Meredith praised Chuck Manson, chairman of the Navy Community Center committee, for running a center that serves all ages with games and entertainment. The center will open Friday night at 8 for games with a free potluck lunch. It features two pool tables, table tennis, a juke box and other pastimes.

Nary Helga Township George Meredith Chuck Manson Navy Community Center

Flower Show Held by 12th District Hort Society in Blackduck

The 12th District Horticultural Society hosts its annual flower show in Blackduck on Saturday August 18. Entries are accepted Friday evening and Saturday 8 to 11 am. All awards for the year will be presented and a white elephant sale runs with the show. Public invited 2 to 8 pm at Blackduck High School Cafeteria.

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