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Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1971

Page

7

Blackduck Youth Arrested For Park Vandalism

Donald Bixby of Blackduck was arrested for damaging park property in Blackduck State Park. He drove his car into the park breaking tables barricades and other items and was ordered by the court to replace and repair all damaged items and pay 25 dollars fine plus costs per police officer Dan Savich.

Ann Manthei Blackduck Donald Bixby Blackduck State Park Bixby Dan Savich

City Council approves Markham Hotel liquor license plan and reactivates committee

City Council met May 24 1971 with Mayor Goodwin. Owners Leonard and Erickson presented remodeling plans for the Markham Hotel dining area lounge and exterior and expected opening by July 15. An on sale liquor license was recommended upon completion and opening. A Street Sewer and Water Committee was reactivated with members Peterson Hailey Moberg Whiting Johnson McMahon and James Walker John Lloyd Ernest Slough Russell Stordahl. The chairman to be chosen by the committee.

Goodwin Peterson Hailey Moberg Whiting Johnson McMahon Markham Leonard Erickson Markham Hotel Ad-Sons, Inc James Walker John Lloyd Ernest Slough Russell Stordahl

Snap Fasteners Are No Snap Polly's Problem

Dear Polly offers solutions for home sewing and housekeeping. Readers discuss removing snap fasteners, avoiding stiff magazine inserts, hanging aprons on coat hangers, and using stands with clothespins to hold trash bags for easy filling.

Polly Gladys Heidi

Choosing the perfect tree for your home grounds

A guide by Sheila and Allan Swenson outlines determining primary use, house size, and tree traits. It covers varieties like pin oak for shade, weeping willow for informality, sugar maples for fall color, and conifers for screening, plus maintenance and rooting considerations with nurseryman advice.

Neighborhood Guests and Picnic Gatherings Near Bemidji

Nebish and Coleman families from Omaha visit Raymond Gustafson in rural Bemidji while en route to Canada. Delbert Campbell of Auburn Washington stays a week with Russell Smith. Picnickers at Smith home include Lyle Sanders Bedda Howard Rioux Baudette Laura Edwards Muriel Edwards and Pete Mistic Jr. family. Gustafsons recently attended a Lake Winnie Resort reunion for Susan Kopp’s confirmation at Deer River Lutheran Church.

Earl Coleman Deanna Kathy Laura Billy Coleman Donna Omaha Neb Raymond Gustafson Canada Delbert Campbell Auburn Wash Russell Smith Smith Lyle Sanders Bedda Howard Rioux Baudette Laura Edwards Bemidji Muriel Edwards Pete Mistic Jr Lake Winnie Resort Susan Kopp Lutheran Church Deer River Susan Russel Kopp

Public Hearing on Bemidji Street Improvements Planned

The Bemidji City Council schedules a June 21 1971 public hearing at 8 PM in City Hall Council Chambers to review street and alley projects. Projects include Park Avenue curb and gutter gravel base bituminous surface sidewalks and storm sewer with estimated 2600000 cost along with alleys on Minnesota and America Avenues and Irvine area totaling about 11100 and a 3800 alley upgrade. The assessment area covers abutting real estate under Minnesota Statutes 1965 chapter 429.

Bemidji Minnesota Park Avenue Fourth Street Minnesota Avenue America Avenue Fifth Street Sixth Street Bemidji Avenue Lake Boulevard 18Th Irvine Avenue America Court Dorothy A. Henry

Hearing Set on Final Accounting in Glidden Estate

In Beltrami County probate court a hearing is ordered for final account and petition for distribution in the estate of Ervin Ray Glidden also known as Ervin R. Glidden. The hearing will be Tuesday June 22 1971 at 10 00 AM in Bemidji Minnesota. Notices will be published in the Bemidji Daily Pioneer and mailed as required. May 21 1971 M A Reed Probate Judge Smith McRae Hilligan Attorneys for Administrator Bemidji Minnesota 3 da May 28 June 4 11

Beltrami State of Minnesota Wayne Alsop Beltrami County Minn Grace Hickerson V. 3da Ervin Ray Glidden Ervin R. Glidden Bemidji

Crime Control Task Force Receives Grant in Bemidji

The Northwest Minnesota Law Enforcement Task Force based in Bemidji received 11500 from the Governor's Commission to buy supplies. The cooperative force spans 16 counties and will boost local officers to meet natural disasters and civil disorders as needed.

Crime Control Task Force Minnesota Bemidji Governor’s Commission On Crime Prevention and Control

Memorial Day Program at Blackduck School Auditorium

Veterans Organizations present a Blackduck Memorial Day observance with all service branches, WWI veteran George Angell and Cliff Langard leading a parade of veterans from WWII to the National Guard. Scouts attend, the high school band plays, and Rev James Peterson delivers the sermon. Gold Star Mothers place a wreath at the cemetery.

Ann Manthei Blackduck George Angell Cliff Langard Vietnam National Guard Blackduck High School Donald Hanson Eric Graham Evangelical Free Church Orville Olson James Peterson Zion Lutheran Church Carol Klug Blackduck School LuAnn Hanson Louis Beck Ann Berg Blackduck Cemetery

Traffic Court Plea Leads to Fine or Jail Time

Earl C. Peterson of 1122 Third St South pled guilty to driving without a valid license. He received a $25 fine or five days in jail, per court order.

Earl C. Peterson Third St. So

Blackduck Boys Injured In Car Cycle Collision

Dan and Dale Nelson of Blackduck were taken to Bemidji hospital with leg injuries after their motorcycle struck a parked car on Highway 72 near Five Mile Corner. Dan was released after knee stitches. Dale remains hospitalized with a severe leg scrape. Sheriff seeks driver information.

Ann Manthei Blackduck Dan Dale Nelson Bemidji Hospital Five Mile Corner Hwy Dale Sheriff's Department Dan Savich

Local court fines and jail time set for three in drunk charges

Municipal Court in Lawrence sentenced Route 1 resident Dennis Robinson and Jamestown man Lawrence Clark to fines of 10 dollars or three days in jail on drunkenness charges.

Lawrence Weirus Route 1 Dennis Robinson Jamestown N.D Lawrence Clark Redley

Subsidized adoption and state ward details in Minnesota

In 1969 Minnesota passed a subsidized adoption law enabling qualified families to adopt hard to place children with local welfare grants. In 1969 to 1970 Minnesota placed 290 out of state children through voluntary agencies with a racially varied mix. As of June 1 1970 there were 7500 foster children in 4244 licensed homes. State wards numbered 3102 on June 30 1970. There are 18 voluntary agencies with branches offering adoptions foster care and related services. The welfare department safeguards out of wedlock children ensuring paternity and providing care, support and education similar to that of children born in marriage.

Minnesota Juvenile Court Department of Public Welfare County Welfare Department

Double Indemnity Denied When Death Was Not Accidental

An American Bar Association feature explains that life insurance double indemnity does not apply if the death results from the victim recklessly courting danger or volunteering for dangerous acts. Courts consider what was known at the time of the conduct.

Harvey

Rowdy Cyclists Disturb Camp At Long Lake

Campers at Long Lake south of Bagley reported an invasion by about 16 black jacked cyclists from Crosby. Sheriff Almer Olson said the group, from The Hombres MC Club, camped Sunday and behaved after a warning.

Bagley Long Lake Clearwater Almer Olson Olson Crosby Hombres MC Club

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Idji Office of County Auditor County of Beltrami State of Minnesota Clifford Erickson North Park Nita BSC Bemidji High School Bemidji State College Val Chatel Janet Heath Terry Q. Gustafson Mrs. Heath Cris Colie Nancy Smith Linda Seltzer Gay Lowth Anne Millar Patty Boe Don Lehman Jean Meland Linda Kopischke Cathy Dowhower Diane Dehart Sheila and Allan Swenson of Beltrami Kittson Roseau Lake of the Woods Marshall Pennington Polk Red Lake Norman Cass Mahnomen Hubbard, Clay Becker Wadena Tom Tolman Gale Regan Crookston Manley Erickson Charles Vikre Cass Lake Charles Richards Thief River Falls Pennington County Wadena County Doyle Aultman Rudy Mikulich George Deibert Rome Trinita Dei Monti sUst American Bar Association Will. Bernard Smokey
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