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Lögberg-Heimskringla, föstudagur 12 maí 1978
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just the same, these third
and fourth generation Ice-
landers are justly proud of
the stock from which t-hey
have grown. And, rightly so.
In the role of parent,
grand - parent, f r i e n d or
neighbour . . . Gunnar and
Malla Einarson have won
the hearts of many, with a
kind of warmth and affec-
tion that is representative of
their heritage. A kind word
. . . a cheery smile . . . an
encouraging pat on the back
. . . those were the charac-
ter traits that place Gunnar
and Malla upon a pedestal,
in the eyes of people from
every walk of life.
On May 1, this year, Gun-
nar and Malla celebrated
the occasion of their 60th
wedding anniversary. An
afternoon tea was held at
Hnausa Community Hall, on
Sunday, April 30, from 2.00
until 4.00 p.m. The joy of an
old friend’s presence was the
gift that meant more to
these grand old folks than
anything else.
‘Love of the old land . . .
service to the new’. That is
the motto they lived by, and
passed on through the gen-
erations. Something that I,
along with all their grand-
children will always remem-
ber. —Rod Palson.
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The first Icelandic set-
tlers on H e c 1 a Island
(then Big Island or Mik-
ley) arrived in the sum-
mer of 1876. Among them
were Jon Bjarnason and
his wife Halldora Gud-
mundsdottir. According to
íamily tradition, it was
two hours after their ar-
rival on the island that
Halldora gave birth to a
son, Gudmundur Jonsson.
1978-1979 Fellowships and Grants
Awarded
Thor Thors, Special Contributions
Snorri Agnarsson — Graduate studies in computer
science, with emphasis on data bases. (B.S. candidate, Ma-
thematics, University of Iceland.)
Vilhjalmur Arnason — Graduate studies in philosophy,
specializing in ethics. (B.A. candidate, Philosophy, Univer-
sity of Iceland.)
Gudni Axelsson — Graduate studies in geophysics, par-
ticularly the physics of geothermal systems. (B.S. candidate,
Physics, University of Iceland.)
Ami Einarsson — Graduate studies and research in
biology, with emphasis on territorialism and breeding
biology of the duck. (Graduate studies, Institute of Biology,
University of Iceland.)
Snæbjorn Fridriksson — Graduate studies in general rela-
tivity: cosmology and/or quantum mechanics. (Teacher,
Math and Physics, Akureyri Gymnasium.)
Olafur A. Gudmundsson — Graduate studies in elec-
trical engineering. (B.S.E.E. candidate, State University of
New York at Stony Brook.)
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson — Curriculum program in the art
of filmmaking, The American Film Institute, Beverley
Hills, California. (Managing Director, Reykjavik Arts Fes-
tival and Reykjavik Film Festival.)
Johan G. Johansson — Undergraduate studies in music
and physics, Brandeis University. (Studies toward B.A./B.S.
degrees, Brandeis University.)
Niels Karlsson — Graduate studies in theoretical phys-
ics, concentrating in gravitational physics. (B.S., Physics,
University of Iceland, 1977.)
Sigridur Kristmundsdottir — Graduate studies in social
anthropology, University of Rochester. (Studies toward
Ph.D., University of Rochester.)
Hjalmur H. Bagnarsson — Graduate studies in music
composition, piano and conducting, Cornell University.
(Studies toward Ph.D., Cornell University.)
Hermann Sveinbjörnsson — Graduate studies in en-
vironmental sciences, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
(M.Env.Sci. candidate, Miami University.)
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Summary
In this week’s editorial, readers are informed that the
Icelandic content summary, which was introduced to
the paper last summer and earned a certain amount
of positive response from the readers, will be re-intro-
duced, starting with this issue. Although no further
comments will be made at this time concerning the
proper ratio of English to Icelandic in the paper, it is
believed that, by returning the summary, the require-
ments of the subscribers will be better met. It is noted
that Lögberg-Heimskringla is being used more and
more as a teaching aid in Icelandic language classes.
While the paper can never replace approved text books,
we hope that students will continue to find it a useful
aid in learning the Icelandic language.
The film “They Shouldn’t Call Iceland Iceland” was
shown in Arborg on Friday, May 5. More than 100
persons attended the filmshowing, details of which are
given in our front page story. A group of talented
youngsters entertained with a selection of Icelandic
poems and songs.
A special Icelandic committee was founded in Septem-
ber, 1976, with the purpose of strengthening ties be-
tween Iceland and Western Icelandic peoples. The com-
mittee recently presented a report to Icelands’ foreign
minister, in which members indicated their concern
for the support of Lögberg-Heimskringla. A list of
those granted funds by the committee appears on page
4! of this week’s paper. Committee members are Heim-
ir Hannesson, Arni Bjarnarson and Rev. Bragi Frid-
riksson.
Readers may have noticed that there is more English
than usual in this week’s issue of the paper. Depend-
ing on reader response, this could mean an increase in
- the use of English in future issues as well.
The Icelandic Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Hans G. Andersen, the
Icelandic Ambassador to the United Nations, His Excellency Tomas Tomasson, and ASF
President David A. Swickard
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ÆTTARMÓT Á ÍSLANDI 1980?
Afkomendur Jónasar Jónssonar, fyrr-
um bónda í Hróarsdal i Hegranesi við
Sauðárkrók hafa i hyggju að efna til
ættarmóts árið 1980, en það ár verða
liðin 140 ár frá fæðingu Jónasar.
Afkomendur hans eru margir, og eru
þeir bæði á Islandi og eins í Vestur-
heimi. Einn þeirra, sem býr hér vestan-
hafs er Snorri Jónasson í Winnipeg.
Jónas var afi hans. Snorri hefur nú
fengið bréf frá Þórarni föðurbróður sín-
um, þar sem hann biður um upplýsing-
ar, og er bréfið birt hér í heild.
Snorri biður alla þá, sem áhuga hafa
að setja sig i samband við sig, og enn-
fremur hefur hann beðið blaðið að geta
þess, að í öðru bréfi, sem hann hefur
fengið frá Islandi er getið um Málfríði
föðursystur Snorra, og afkomendur
hennar. Snorri veit ekkert um þá, og
væri honum akkur í því að fá upplýsing
ar þar að lútandi.
Heimilisfang Snorra Jonassonar er:
1051 Moncton Avenue,
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
R2K 1Y9. já
Aðdragandi þess að ég skrifa þér þetta
bréf er, að ýmsir hafa vakið máls á þvi
við mig hvort möguleiki væri á því að
efna til samkomu fyrir afkomendur föð-
ur míns Jónasar Jónssonar fyrrum
bónda Hróarsdal,
Mér líst þetta góð hugmynd og sting
upp á að þetta yrði reynt sumarið 1980,
en á því ári eru 140 ár liðin frá fæðingu
hans. En þar sem afkomendur eru orðn-
ir margir og dreifðir bæði hér heima og
i Ameríku er nauðsynlegt að kanna sem
fyrst hvort þeir hugsa til þátttöku. En
gert er ráð fyrir yngri sem eldri afkom-
endum og mökum þeirra. Þetta mót er
hugsað um eina helgi í júlí eða ágúst og
yrði að forfallalausu í Hróarsdal eða að
minnsta kosti í Hegranesi.
Nú langar mig að biðja þig að kanna
meðal afkomenda þinna hvort áhugi er
fyrir nefndu ættarmóti, því að einungis
verður efnt til undirbúnings að þátttaka
verði allgóð.
Bið ég þig að senda mér svar fyrir 1.
júlí 1978. — Nánari upplýsingar verða
sendar síðar ef til kemur.
Með innilegri kveðju og bestu óskúm,
Þórarinn Jónsson,
Hróarsdal, Hegranesi,
551 Sauðárkrókur.
Islandi.
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