Lögberg-Heimskringla - 26.02.1988, Blaðsíða 8

8-LÖGBERG CENTENNIAL YEAR, FÖSTUDAGUR 26. FEBRÚAR 1988
What's New
A new type of vacuum pump has
been designed to suck fish up a water
filled hose. The equipment can un-
load fish such as herring or salmon
five to six times faster than conven-
tional methods at a lower cost.
It may be possible in future to suck
fish out of the sea. A word of caution,
do not try your wife's vacuum clean-
er, ”it won’t work," period.
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Snorri Jonasson received a phone
call from Ingimar Jóhannsson of
Sauðárkrók, Skagafjörð, Iceland. ín-
gimar is the curator of the local Book
Collection and Museum. He is re-
questing Snorri to send him his col-
lection of household items and tools
dating back to the early days of the
Icelandic settlers in Manitoba.
Apparently it is to be a display
relating to the early days of Western
Icelanders in America.
Snorri is retired and resides in Win-
nipeg. He is also a friend of Haraldur
Bessason who recently left for
Akureyri, Iceland to become Presi-
dent of the new University in
Akureyri, Iceland, after 31 years as
head of the Department of Icelandic
Language and Literature at the
University of Manitoba.
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Thormodur Sveinsson of Reykja-
vik, Iceland arrived last fall with his
family to attend University and
research the architectural aspects of
construction by Western Icelanders.
He has found large amounts of in-
teresting material and is now follow-
ing through by contacting descen-
dants and friends of former builders.
An interesting personality has en-
tered his research. This is a Pall
Melsted Clemens, originally from
Iceland. He was active in Chicago
and resided here from 1905-20. He
was an architect and during his stay
in Winnipeg designed numerous
buildings for Icelandic developers,
builders and contractors.
Thormodur is in touch with
descendants of Pall Clemens and sug-
gests he may have been the first
Icelander to become an architect.
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The Isafold Printing establishment
in Iceland is 110 years old. It is the
oldest printing company in Iceland.
This year Lögberg is 100 years old
and Heimskringla will reach its
102nd next September. Not a bad
record for Western Icelanders.
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According to the Morgunblað,
while in conversation with fish sup-
pliers and retailers, there had been
considerable concern expressed
regarding tax on fish products. It was
pointed out that an intimated sales
tax would have detrimental effect on
low income people especially elder-
ly persons. Some suggested that this
could be a political ploy to strength-
en the government position during
forthcoming discussions.
Ski & Snowmobile
Trails in Manitoba
Earlier the Manitoba government
announced that many cross-country
ski and snowmobile trails are open to
the public.
The purpose of maintaining these
trails is to enhance winter recreation-
al facilities and outdoor activities.
Winter facilities are maintained in
the following parks and forest
reserves:
Whiteshell, Sandilands, St. Malo,
east of Winnipeg.
Birds Hill, Beaudry, on the out-
skirts of Winnipeg.
Grand Beach, Hecla, Camp Mor-
ton, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
Portage Sandhills, Norquay Beach,
near Portage la Prairie.
Spruce Woods, southeast of
Brandon.
Turtle Mountain, south of
Brandon.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, Mar. 12 The Icelandic Canadian Club of B.C. — Thorrab-
lot at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C.
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Saturday, Mar. 19 Esjan Chapter — Arborg, Man. — Thorrablot.
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Fri., Sat. & Sun., Mar. 25, 26 & 27 The Icelandic National League
Conference at Innisfail, Alberta.
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Saturday, Mar. 26 Icelandic Canadian Club of Toronto — Thorrablot.
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Saturday, Apr. 9 Falkinn Society of Brandon — Thorrablot.
Saturday, Apr. 23, 1988 Gala Dinner & Dance Westin Hotel — Win-
nipeg — sponsored by Islendingadagurinn Centenary Committee.
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Friday & Saturday, June 18 & 19 Alberta Icelandic Picnic —
Markerville.
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July 29, 30, 31 & Aug. 1 Markerville Centennial Celebrations, Mar-
kerville, Alberta.
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