Preserving Minnesota Heritage Grows at Bemidji Center
The North Central Minnesota Regional History Research Center at Bemidji State University integrates efforts of two key figures to collect Minnesota’s past. Seven counties benefit from donated invoices, medical ledgers, church records, and oral histories stored in acid free boxes for public research, with support from the Minnesota Resources Commission and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Johnson
BSA Information Services
Minnesota
Bemidji State College
Arthur Charvat
North Central Minnesota
Bemidji State University
Charvat
Minnesota Resources Commission
National Endowment For the Humanities
The
Minnesota Historical Society
MHS
Lake Julia Sanitorium
Beltrami County
Tom Tolman
Bemidji
Jerry Moen
Box Factory
St. Paul
Minnesot
Fogerty
Forgerty
Ah-Gwah-Ching
Walker
BSU
United States
Wisconsin
Ohio
Hagg- Sauer
Third Street
North Central Regional History Research Center
Hubbard
Cass
Beltrami
Clearwater
Koochiching
Lake of the Woods
Itasca
Karen Skala Crowned 1976 Minnesota Queen of Beef
At the Minnesota Cowbelles convention in Bemidji, Karen Skala of Red Lake Falls was chosen queen after speeches on beef promotion. First runner-up was Diane Dickinson with attendants Cindi Neal and Sandy O'Day. The event highlighted beef education and public outreach during the state meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skala
Cattlemen’s Convention
Minnesota
Sharon Rose
The
Farmer
Karen Skala
Red Lake Falls
Patty Broden
Diane Dickinson
Bemidji
Cindi Neal
Staples
Sandy O'Day
Little Falls
Production Credit Association
Northern Farm and Garden, Style Center
Ken K.thompson Jewelers
The S. Family Spotlight on Arts and Homes
The S Family focuses on arts, fashion, foods, and homes in a broad feature exploring culture, cuisine, and domestic life through a collective lens. Readers gain a window into contemporary trends and family perspectives shaping local taste.
Cass Lake Garden Club Plans For New Year
The Cass Lake Garden Club held a December meeting with a 1 PM potluck and Christmas party. Fourteen members and a guest attended. They plan ongoing Christmas in July events, bicentennial bonnet patterns, and discussions on topical programs. January meeting will set year plans. hostesses were Sophia Murrey and Angie Manypenny. Mr and Mrs Earl Horne celebrated 54 years as stories of past Christmas were shared. Rev Alice Engebretsen led carols and closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL Garden Club
Sophia Murrey
Angie ‘Manypenny
Alice Engebretsen
Earl Horne
Engebretsen
Unusual Open House For Lake George Teen
A Lake George open house celebrates Lora Lee Dudley now 25 after a serious car accident at age 14. Residents invite visitors to share in the event on Sunday Dec 9 from 2 to 5 PM, with a prior Dec 7 gathering also planned from 2 to 5 PM. She is a Trinity Lutheran Church member and uses a mobile home adjacent to her parents’ house for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George
Lora Lee Dudley
Laurence Dudley
Lora Lee
Mont
Sister Kenny Institute
West Coast
Lora ‘Lee
Trinity Lutheran Church At
Browning Schmeckpeper wed in Milwaukee ceremony
Barbara Browning daughter of Mr and Mrs William Browning Sr and Jeffrey Arthur Schmeckpeper were married at St Benedicts Church with Father Alban Berling OSB presiding Scott Shadel served as best man and Robert Browning of Madison was a groomsman The couple will reside in Milwaukee where the bride works as a hearing examiner for the Equal Rights Division and the groom practices law at Kasdorf Dall Lewis and Swietlik
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Browning
William J. Browning
Jeffrey Arthur Schmeckpeper
St. Benedict's Church
Fathre Alban Berling
OSB
Donald Schmeckoeper
Bemidji
Elizabeth Ann Browning
Christine Browning
Scott Shadel
Milton
Wis
Robert X. Browning
Madison
William J. Browning, Jr
Philadelphia
John K. Browning
James E. Riedford
Washington
Union Federal
Judy Riordan
Jeanne Browning
Mary Riedford
Jill Barber
Purdue University
Marquette University School of Law
Cornell University
Marquette
Milwaukee
Equal Rights Division of
Wisconsin
Kasdorf, Dall, Lewis and Swietlik
Sons of Norway Bemidji Lodge 500 Jule Party
The Sons of Norway Bemidji Lodge 500 hosts its annual Christmas Party on Tuesday December 16 at the VFW Hall corner 3rd and Minnesota. Attitude hour begins at 6 30 PM with a one dollar gift exchange and sign your name for the receiver to say thanks. Members bring goodies for a potluck and a sing along precedes an 8 PM meeting to elect 1976 officers. Festivities follow with dancing. Gladelig jul og gudt nytaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Norway Bemidji Lodge 500
VFW
3Rd
Minnesota
Hosiery Care Tip For Longer Lasting Nylons
Wear rubber or light gloves when donning nylons if hands are callused or nails split. This simple precaution reduces snagging and extends the life of sheer stockings.
First Assembly of God Schedules Two Christmas Programs
First Assembly of God presents two Christmas programs this Sunday. The 11 a.m. service features a choir directed by Sally Stump performing A Cradle a Cross and a Crown. Soloists include Cindy Moring, Sandy and Linda Bradseth, with Kathy and Mary Alice Bradseth in a duet. Organist Miriam Weekly and pianist Sandy Bradseth accompany guitarist Doug Ackerson. At 7 p.m. the Sunday school department directed by Jo Ann Peterson and Pat Klasen presents The Light of the World is Jesus with children from nursery to senior high. Pastor John Stump invites the public to attend both programs at the church on the corner of 12th and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Assembly of God Church
Sally Stump
Jack Yocum
Sandy
Linda Bradseth
Cindy Moring
Kathy
Mary Alice Bradseth
Jo Ann Peterson
Pat Klasen
Jesus
John’ Stump
12Th
America
Couple to Wed in Bemidji at First Lutheran Church
Catherine Crosby daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Crosby Bemidji and Douglas Schwartz son of Mr and Mrs William Schwartz Bemidji will wed Saturday December 20 at 2 pm at the First Lutheran Church A reception will follow in the church parlor Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Crosby
Clarence Crosby
Bemidji
Douglas Schwartz
William ‘Schwartz
First Lutheran Church
Cass Lake Adelines Plan Christmas Caroling Tour
Cass Lake Adelines from the Cass Lake area join on Monday December 8 to sing for students at the Horace May School in Bemidji and the Solway School. They will carol at Gibson's on December 16 at 7 p.m. then perform at the Four Seasons apartments in Cass Lake. A Christmas party follows at Mrs. Dick Sveisel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet
Adelines
Cass Lake
Horace May
Bemidji
Solway School
Gibson’s
Four Seasons
Cass Lakers
Duplicate Bridge Results This Week at Iks Club
High north-south was Mrs F Bridgman with Mrs E Ashley. High east-west went to Don Zuehlke and Chet Anderson. N-S second place shared by Ellwin Rakke Schwartz and Dr C Rouch with Mrs C Matala. E-W second place to Mrs Stapleton and Mrs Bargen. E-W third Betty Jensen and Dorothy Nathe. fourth Edith Allen and Bernice Dorsey. Duplicate bridge played each Tuesday at 7 pm in the Iks Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bridgman
E. Ashley
Don Zuehlke
Chet Anderson
Nore Ellwin Rakke Schwartz
C. Rouch
C. Matala
Ron Studer
Ken Lundberg
Stapleton
G. Bargen
Betty Jensen
Dorothy Nathe
Edith Allen
Bernice Dorsey
Pam
Iks
Best Seller List Fiction and Nonfiction Highlights
The Bemidji library note lists top books: CURTAIN by Agatha Christie at $7.95, RAGTIME by Doctorow at $8.95, THE GREEK TREASURE by Irving Stone at $10.95, BRING ON THE EMPTY HORSES by David Niven at $9.95, SYLVIA PORTER'S MONEY BOOK at $14.95, and POWER! by Michael Korda at $8.95. Also: Private First Class Larry D. Mathison of Bagley reports for duty with 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa. former Bagley High student joined the Marines in March 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha Christie
Dodd, Mead
Hercule Poirot
Ell. Doctorow
Random House
Irving Stone
Doubleday
Troy
Heinrich Schliemann
Sylvia Porter
Michael Korda
Bemidji Public Library
Larry D. Mathison
Melvin Mathison
Route 3
Bagley
3Rd Marine Division
Okinawa
Bagley High School
Marine Corps
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Pioneer
Coya Knutson
Old Navy School
B.I.A
Dames Fogerty
Wner
John Kentfield
C.L. Stapleton
History Center
Jim Ericson
Silver Bay
Frances Portine
Summit
Michael Peterson Bemidji
James Fogerty
S. Family
Cass Lake Garden Club
Earl Gunsalus
Barbara Schmeckpeper
Sons of Norway
Miriam Weekly
Sandy Bradseth
Doug Ackerson
Sveisel
Mary
David Niven
Putnam's
Hollywood
Otter Tail
Albert Harti
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
al Hart
OverTail Power Co
Falls
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!