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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1973
Page
5
The Cass Lake Garden Club held a Monday meeting at the Chippewa Ranger Station with a Smoky the Bear themed table. Vearl Haynes spoke on Forest Service impact on local economy and recreation, showing two wildlife films edited by John and Ann Mathison.
The May gathering of the Sunny Hour Garden Club at Mrs. Olive Glenn’s home had 13 members present. A motion praised Power Dam Pioneer 4-H Club for Library Garden cleanup. June 15 was set for the annual Bemidji State Park picnic with Marie Silverthorn as picnic chair. A plant exchange closed the session.
Mrs Mary Russell returned from a two week visit with her daughter and family at Crookston. She accompanied them to Grand Forks for the University of North Dakota commencement where granddaughter Pamela Brule earned a Bachelor of Nursing on May 13. She also visited relatives in Halstad including Mr and Mrs James Nording and son Gregg.
James Froyd of Bemidji will intern at Standard Lumber Company this summer. He studies hardware home improvement marketing and pre management at Bemidji Area Vocational-Technical Institute and plans to resume studies in September, graduating March 1974. Interested students are urged to apply to the institute or call 751-4137.
Bemidji Woman's Garden Club plans a bake sale for June 8 at the J C Penney Co lobby. Eighteen members and 12 guests attended the Beltrami Nursing Home meeting. Members received Peter Panzinnia seeds to plant and report back at the first fall meeting. A roses film showcased beauty and care. Hostesses were Mrs Myrle Kalbrener and Mrs Ferne Kanne.
The Garrison family extends a cordial welcome to relatives and friends for a reception for their son-in-law and daughter at the Garrison home on Minnesota Avenue. The event follows a wedding earlier today at the First Lutheran Chapel. Debra Garrison is mentioned among the attendees. Mr Tim Whiting is noted in connection with the couple.
A May 21 recognition dinner at Swedmark Lodge honored Lois Findley Barr of Bemidji for 28 years of teaching and service. Speakers Burdette Clifford and Albert A. Johnson lauded her work with Bagley, Minnesota and Northern education groups.
The 30 Resort and Sleepy Hollow Resort on Lake George were sold to Marvin and Elaine Heuer of Mankato and Lake George. The new owners plan to combine the properties as Whispering Winds and remodel for the summer season.
Mrs. Mitzi Hanson field director for Northern Minnesota for the Heart Association spent last week in the area meeting workers. In Bemidji she attended a Welcome Wagon dinner at Vogue North and met Cass County chairman Thelma McGuire and Walker chairman Mrs. Martin Reid. She presented Mrs. Reid with an autographed poetry book and Mrs. McGuire with a gold heart engraved pen. District 5 chair Mrs. McGuire presides Cass Hubbard Wadena Crow Wing and Aitkin counties. Workshops are planned in October in Walker and Brainerd with workers choosing attendance. Blanche Boyd and Cass Lake American Legion Auxiliary to receive plaques for Heart Fund drive efforts.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fredenburg will be honored at their Solway home Sunday June 3 from 2 to 4 30 p m. Their children host the event inviting relatives and friends to celebrate the milestone. Tuesday Sons of Norway Bemidji Lodge No 500 meets at the VFW club rooms at 8 p m followed by cards and lunch.
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