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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
5
The St Philip's Guild Bridge Marathon concluded with a dinner at St Philip's Auditorium drawing about 100 attendees. High overall champions were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Garlock with 46 280 points while multiple groups earned first to third place awards.
Nancy Foster of Teastrike captured the Mesabi Minnesota symbol of country music achievement and earned the reserve female vocalist championship at the 2nd annual country music championship in Virginia. More than 120 musicians competed with winners from 11 categories. Mesabi winners included Dave Allen Neil Christian Bill Hanson and others. The contest director announced the event will return to Virginia next year.
Cass Lake special reports turnover in resort ownership as executives named Carl Henninger president Glen Bixenstine vice president and Carol Gatzke secretary treasurer. The group discussed water levels, coordination with Forest Service and agencies, and promoting the area for the upcoming season. The 20th Annual Paul Bunyan Square Dance Festival is set for Brainerd May 6 featuring Ray O'Reilly as master of ceremonies and guest callers.
Christine C. Sauer and Thomas J. Keyes wed at Mary Star of the Sea Church in San Francisco. The bride, daughter of Joseph and Mary Sauer of Detroit Lakes, and the groom, son of John Keyes of Bemidji, were married by Father Gorman. Joseph Sauer gave the bride in marriage. Marion Teague served as matron of honor and James Hanson was best man. Keyes is a law student at Golden Gate University. Sauer is a secretary at San Francisco Federal Savings and Loan. They reside at 45 Sewart Street, San Francisco, 94114.
About 150 guests attended the Cass Lake Lions Club 25th anniversary gala at the Legion Hall. The roast beer dinner was catered by Tony Wold and crew. Charles Wallace presided as president. Queen crownings and Monarch awards honored long service members with Wm. Broekemeier toasted the new king and queen.
Laurie Nelson was elected president of the World War I Auxiliary at the 11th district convention held at the VFW club Friday. Mae McKee became senior vice president and Alma Foley junior vice president. Members from Grand Rapids Park Rapids International Falls Deer River Kelliher Blackduck and Hibbing attended. The Lions Club guest speaker was Harold A. Norgard. The annual drive for Cass Lake cleanup is underway with Boy Scouts Garden Club and League of Women Voters aiding. big work day May 5.
Bemidji Public Schools Faculty Wives hosted their annual dinner dance at Jake's in Wilton. Mrs. Terry Bradley created centerpieces. door prizes went to Mrs. Don Thompson and Terry Bradley. Gifts came from Kordel Furniture and Patterson Clothing. Co chairs were Mrs. James Sharp and Mrs. Don Thompson.
Bethel Lutheran Church announces its annual Smorgasbord on Thursday May 10 at 5 p.m. The menu features Swedish meat balls baked ham scalloped potatoes potato salad lefsa salads cheeses Thuringer desserts fruit beverages milk and coffee. Arrangements are run by Mmes Paul Swedmark Walt Fenske Roy Kendall Sid Swedmark Verner Miller and Leo Fenske with Mrs Carl M Larson as publicity chair and Bennie Peterson handling tickets. Admission is 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for children under 10.
The Rev. Conley Dyrud missionary to Brazil will speak at the District Spring Rally of the Women's Missionary Federation at Trinity Lutheran Church Pony Lake on Friday May 4. Registration starts at 10 a.m. A Bible study and musical numbers precede the afternoon address after the noon meal. Public invited.
BPW DINNER at Kohl’s Last Resort Thursday 6 30 p m Installation of officers and May Days Pay Days Reservations by Tuesday May 1 call 751 2909 League of Women Voters general meeting Thursday May 3 8 p m Reading Center High School Library Supt Louis Wangberg guest speaker Public welcome Calvary Lutheran Church Women meet Thursday 2 p m church Honorary members to be recognized
Mr and Mrs Russell Jackson of the Bemidji Credit Bureau attended the Associated Credit Bureaus of Minnesota annual meeting at the Hotel Radisson South in Minneapolis on Friday and Saturday. They were guests of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Russell Jackson Jr who live at Lexington Village.
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