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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1973
Page
6
Fosston hosts open house at its new 50 bed nursing home beside Municipal Hospital. Tours and refreshments available Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., directed by Mrs. Ardis Olson.
The Doctor's Building Fund drive has surpassed 60 000 dollars as solicitation teams push to reach 80 000 soon. Drive chairman Erling Wallin says three weeks of effort achieved much and urges further donations. Funds support a modern medical unit with village land donated and Cass County funding for a county nursing service headquarter.
Debbie Pearson of Fosston will depart Monday for Belgium to study nearly a year under a special grant arranged by the American Field Service with support from the Fosston Rotary Club and friends and family.
The Gonvick Leader Record notes the Gonvick Fall Festival will be held on September 22. Highlights include a parade and a dance with bicycle races and a lying contest as featured events. The committee seeks more unique attractions for the annual celebration.
One of four Minnesota dog shows today coincides with the Hubbard County Fair in Park Rapids. At the fairgrounds more than 50 dogs from northern communities compete in a free, open event for the public.
Bagley Village Council advances a cable TV proposal by authorizing a Grand Forks firm to survey the area for a transmission tower site. If approved, residents would pay $6.95 monthly or $76.45 yearly, with special rates for motels hotels hospitals and nursing homes.
The Ita Bel Koo Day Activity Center in Northome appoints Joe Modec of Eveleth as its new director. Modec, previously with St. Cloud Reformatory Range Mental Health Center in Virginia and Minneapolis Public Schools, aims to expand the program with a volunteer aide plan inviting community members to donate time and energy.
The U S Consumer Products Safety Commission urged a halt in selling three spray adhesives linked to chromosomal breaks and possible birth defects. The products are Foil Art Spray Adhesive and Scotch Brand Spray Meat from 3M and Krylon Spray Adhesive from Borden.
The Special Term calendar for Monday’s District Court session lists 14 criminal and 10 civil cases. Presiding Judge James E. Preece will hear general term matters, County Court appeals and motions, and contested matters. Three persons face sentencing and 10 more await arraignment with cases from Beltrami Clearwater and Hubbard counties.
Dana L. Johnson pleaded guilty to a reduced misdemeanor theft and was fined 150 dollars or 45 days in jail with payment due by August 24. Michael N. Olson was granted a preliminary hearing on burglary felonious theft charges and remains free on bond. Pre sentence investigation ordered for Lawrence J. Croaker. Cass Lake charged with driving while intoxicated and open container charges dismissed. James H. Platt pleaded guilty to failure to yield right of way and fined 50 dollars. David A. Crown pleaded guilty to no protective headgear and fined 10 dollars. Bonds forfeited for Gregg A. Mattison improper lane use 50 dollars and Darrell E. Olson open bottle 25 dollars. William Bradish panhandling bond 25 pending Aug 20 appearance.
A quick zesty dish from International Falls by Mrs James Larson uses bacon dried beef chili sauce cheese and relish. Fry bacon crisp then mix with beef and cheese heat until bubbly and serve on open faced buns or in taco shells with chips and a drink.
Wyman F. Gulsvig of Bemidji is named administrator of the engine marketing division at General Motors Parts Division in Flint Michigan. He will oversee service engine and partial engine marketing programs across the car and parts divisions. Gulsvig, a Bemidji High School graduate, joined GM in 1947 and rose from mailroom clerk. He and his wife Gerry and daughter Gina reside in Flushing Michigan. Two other daughters live in the western US. Pamida Inc names Lee Wegener president of Gibson Discount Centers, which operates a Bemidji store. Wegener hails from Nebraska.
Budget Shop occupies the former Diversified Sales location at Third and Minnesota in Bemidji. Operated by Richard Joseph, who runs the adjacent Shoe Mart, the new store offers clothing for the whole family, fabrics, and some household items.
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