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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

3

Rev Evans honored on 50th ordination anniversary

The Rev Leif E Evans former pastor of First Lutheran Bemidji 1941 to 1955 was feted by Windsor Heights Lutheran Des Moines on Sunday August 22 marking his 50th ordination anniversary. A biographical sketch trumpet solo and choir preceded a reception attended by Evans family and Dr Bruno Schlachtenhausen district president.

Leif E. Evans First Lutheran Bemidji Windsor Heights Fellowship Hall Evans John Evans Houston Texas Richard Evans Gillette Wyo Robert Barks Des Moines LaCrosse Wis Trinity Lutheran Sisseton N.C Glendora Calif Glenwood Minn

Community notices and birth announcements in Bemidji area

Tuesday groups meet at First Lutheran church and United Methodist venues for rehearsals alcoholics anonymous Lions club and church meetings. Wednesday events include Remidji Lions lunch program Presbyterian Women and Emma Norton residence program. Births include John Thomas Clay and a Hendricks son. Clay to move Crosby-Ironton faculty assignment noted.

Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Family Group United Methodist Remidji Lions Club Sands Cafe Leroy Winge Beltrami- Hubbard County Probation United Methodist Wss Emma Norton Clair Siple Richard Sutton al Cooper Willard Leaf Sid Erickson Michael D. Clay Lake Plantagenet John Thomas Michael B. Clay Clays Crosby-Ironton Clay Bemidji

Obituary notices for Stewart Knott Clausen Lillegaard

Obituaries for James Robert Stewart 73 of Lavinia and Craig W Knott 17 of Burnsville, plus Mrs Ray Clausen of Vista and Mrs Peter Lillegaard of Bagley, with service details, birthplaces, survivors, and burial plans in Bemidji and surrounding areas.

Holman-Swenson nuptials in Huntsville Alabama

In Huntsville Alabama on August 6 at Lakewood Baptist Church, Bonnie Swenson Himmelright of Bemidji and Shelby Holman Jr of Huntsville wed. Rev. William H. Lowe officiated with Margaret Lowe on organ.

Bonnie Swenson Himmelright Robert Swenson Bemidji Shelby Holman, Jr Shelby Holman Huntsville Ala Lakewood Baptist Church William H. Lowe Margaret Lowe Lowe

Oak Hills Bible Institute Opens With Missionary Conference

Oak Hills Bible Institute plans a missionary conference Sept 3 to 5 with Dr Delbert Kuehl and Rev Robert Couture of The Evangelical Alliance Mission as featured speakers Sessions run 9 and 10 30 am and 1 and 7 pm Friday and Saturday and 10 am Sunday with a 2 pm open air meeting The conference focuses on discipleship to missions and local church roles in mission work.

Delbert Kuehl Robert Couture Evangelical Alliance Mission Oak Hills Bible Institute Ohbi Missions Division Wayne Born Kuehl Japan Couture Jesus Christ India

Youth Retreat at Bethany Bible Camp Grace Lake

A youth retreat for 8th grade and older takes place at Bethany Bible Camp Grace Lake from September 3 to 5 organized by the Northern District AFLC. Registration starts Friday at 6 p.m. with an 8 p.m. service. $3 per camper covers meals Saturday and Sunday. Camp ends Sunday afternoon. campers should bring bedding or sleeping bags.

Bethany Bible Camp Grace Lake AFLC

Lowmasters Sweep At Austin Livestock Rabbit Show

The Jim Lowmaster family from Bemidji attended the Austin Livestock show at the Mower County Fair on Aug 11. Their rabbits won multiple top awards across New Zealand whites and Satin varieties, including first in several senior and junior classes. Judging by Gary Grimm, over 500 rabbits competed, with New Zealand Whites the largest breed.

Jim Lowmaster Bemidji Austin Mower County Fair New Zealand Lawmasters Austin Area Rabbit Breeders Association Gary Grimm Marion Iowa

Mr. Burns Celebrated At 81st Birthday Gathering

A family gathering was held at 210 East 24th St to honor Mr. Burns on his 81st birthday. Attendees included relatives and friends from International Falls, Bemidji, Minneapolis, and Grand Marais, along with the Burns family and several local households.

J.R. Burns East 24Th St Burns Harold Paulseth Oscar Starseth Mario Delpup Ken Brokaw Vernon Smith Ken Sutherland Melvin Terry Gus Stavseth Roland Bahr James Holenko Gust Stavseth International Falls Harry Kramer Carole Kramer Minneapolis Jim Richmond Grand Marais Bemidji

Weekend Visitors and Hospital Notes in Bemidji Area

Local hospital lists admit and discharge dates for residents including Mabel Strand and Scott Beighley. Social happenings feature Ingrid Fenger leaving Bemidji for Clearwater and multiple weekend visits by relatives and friends to Bemidji residents.

Mabel Strand Myron Ness Melvin Melstrom Blackduck George Baxter John Bush Richard Olson Olga Bjornstad Bemidji Alphonse Potvin Cass Lake Scott Sorenson Arthur Burnham Solway

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Arthur Kath Ben Steinke Esther Steinke Carol Jeanette Klug Fred Klug Route 1 Recruit Training Command Naval Training Center Bainbridge Blackduck High School Naval Station San Francisco General Duty Administration U.S. Navy Third St Gary J. Schmerbeck Vietnam John J. Schmerbeck Route 2 Guthrie Sydney Australia Fort Carson Colo Paul Bunyan Spebsqsa First Lutheran Church Presbyterian Church Dennis Hendricks Bemidji Hospital Craig W. Knott George Knott Burnsville First Presbyterian Church Mark Witmer Greenwood Cemetery Lakeville St. John’s Lutheran Church Craig Mark G. Heslip St. Paul Lakeville High School Karen Kim Lloyd Knott Daryl Knoer Paul Ubert Ray Clausen Vista Orphie Johnson Ft. Snelling Chapel Clausen California Everett» “McCarthy Margaret Arnold Hallgren Vernice Orville Johnson Art Jack Johnson Longview Wash Art Johnson Marvin Johnson P. Lillegaard Peter Lillegaard Bagley Esther C. Johnson Oakville Stephen Mr. Lillegaard McIntosh Beaulieu Herbert Manchester N.H James Charles Harpo) Dexter Helen Audrey Congregational Church University of Minnesota Grand Rapids Dale Huffington Andrew Leicester Mrs. S. Holman Huntsville, Ala Lauree Swenson Harold Reed Huntssville Christy Ang Swenson David Swenson Diane Hubbell W. Hemp Helen Swenson Circle Pines Calvary Lutheran Jack's Supper Club Vern and Derva Wrolstad Hiway Bethany Lowmasters Mr. Burns Scott Beighley Carl Erlandson Chris Carlson Frank Dowding Donald Fall Margaret Hensel Anna Razee Martha Rude Harold Moen Detroit Lakes Anna Wright Amy Swedmark Ingrid Fenger Bemidji High School Clearwater, Fla Rosemary Smith Archie Gwinn Northland Apts Winifred Duncan Melanie Hatton N.D Tom Thielges Fargo William Gwinn Oskosh NAVY David D. Freis Heinie Fisher Walker Freis Enterprise USS Sacramento Walker High School Ray Boyerne Beaver Daghter Mrs Dick Steward George Kline Irvine Ave A. Frisk Milaca Frisk Edna Folwick Joe Ruzicka Everett Sandford Sandfords Little Jack’s Ruzickas Gregg Malone Major Frances Malone Grand Forks Kenneth White Linda Washington, D.C Eric Larson Leif Lance Ruth White John Morgan Belen N.M Iyo Beltrami Ave
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