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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
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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