Lögberg-Heimskringla - 12.06.1987, Blaðsíða 1

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A DALSKRIFoTO F,A
AUSTUR3TRAETI 11
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
100. Argangur
Lögberq
Heimskringla
LÖGBERG Stofnað 14. janúar 1888
HEIMSKRINGLA Stofnað 9. september 1886
ALDARAFMÆLISÁR, FÖSTUDAGUR 12. JÚNÍ 1987 NÚMER 23
Golden anniversary for Lundar couple
Steina and Archie Petersen were
honored by their children, their fami-
ly — and a multitude of friends and
neighbours on Sunday, May 24th,
1987 in Lundar, Manitoba at the
Community Hall. Fifty years of mar-
riage — 'a Golden Anniversary' for a
well known and respected couple,
long-time residents of the area.
Steina (Steinunn) was born and
raised in the Lundar/Stony Hill
district. She is the daughter of the late
Rafnkjell (Kjeli) Eirikson from Austur
Skaftafelsyslu, Iceland and his wife
Halldora Sveinsdottir from the
Geirland area in Iceland. Archie
came to Canada in 1929 from Den-
mark where he was born. He work-
ed in the areas of Warren and Portage
la Prairie for several years.
Steina and Archie were married in
Winnipeg on May 22nd, 1937. They
settled in Lundar, where they even-
tually developed a very successful
Mink Ranch. Together, they were ac-
tive and supportive in the communi-
ty, taking part in several
organizations.
Steina and Archie have three sons:
Richard (Dick) is married to Dorene
(nee Grant). They have four children
— Debbie, Lori, Grant and Leanne.
Dick has taken over the family mink
ranch in Lundar; Rodney (Ron) is
married to Darlene (nee Tomasson).
They have two daughters — Marnie
and Kelly. Ron has taught school in
St. Vital for several y.ears and lives in
Winnipeg. Raymond (Ray) lives and
works in the Lundar area.
A program led the celebration day
with Dick and Ron singing a
delightful song along with Dick's
daughters Debbie and Lori, accom-
panied by Ron's daughter Marnie.on
the piano. Steina's brother-in-law (Ar-
chie Johnson from Langruth) sang a
sentimental solo to the honored cou-
From L-R Mr. Einar Arnason, Mr. Neil Bardal and Professor Haraldur
Bessason.
Neil Bardal, chairman
At a meeting May 25, Mr. Einar Ar-
nason resigned as Chairman of Board
of Directors of Lögberg-
Heimskringla. He was replaced by
Mr. Neil Bardal. Mr. Arnason took
over as Chairman from Aðalsteinn
Kristjansson almost two years ago
and has dedicated much time and ef-
fort to the paper. He will become
editor August lst of this year.
Mr. Bardal has been a member of
the Board for quite some time and is
familiar with all aspects of the
publication of Lögberg-Heimskringla.
He was selected as Chairman of a
group of directors who organized
Heimskringla's birthday celebrations
last year. Everyone knows what an
outstanding job he did.
ple. Ron toasted his parents,
reminiscing and sharing some secrets
with the guests.
Having grown up in the
neighbourhood where Steina and Ar-
chie resided, there were, naturally,
memories and instances that came to
my mind. They were always warm
and receptive. Steina and my mother
were both members of the Ladies Aid
Bjork — and often would be busy
with events that would carry through
meal times. They were so busy with
events that would carry through
mealtimes. They were so busy, in
fact, that Dick and I were legated one
day to MAKE SUPPER FOR AR-
CHIE. We weren't very old — but
full of confidence. So, off we went to
Steina's to prepare the meal. I can on-
ly recall a 'pot full of disastrous
potatoes' and how horrified poor Ar-
chie looked when he sat down to his
meal. I know that he put some in his
mouth, but I can't be sure he
swallowed. Archie was a gentleman.
He did not complain, nor did he em-
barass us. I remember too, the many
birthday parties shared by the
neighbourhood kids. It was always
fun at Petersens’. Steina was a great
cook and they were both so pleasant
to be around.
#■**::** -■
Stina and Archie Petersen
Today, both Steina and Archie are
active at the New Horizons Club in
Lundar. They have helped to build
again — and will continue to be the
couple that we have loved and
respected in 'our home town of
Lundar’.
Evelyn Thorvaldson
June 2, 1987
Record bookings
A record of 1,026 new flats and
houses were completed in Reykjavík
in 1986, compared with 849 the
previous year and an average of 630
per year during the last ten years.
Construction of 1,456 properties was
also begun, more than double the
average number begun per year over
the past decade. These figures appear
to contradict the .current public opi-
nion that buying a home in Reykjavík
is now beyond the reach of the or-
dinary family.
The new loan system for property-
buyers which came into force in
September 1986 is undoubtedly one
of the causes of this sudden increase
in building projects. Figures for the
first two months of this year suggest
that 1987 could be another record
year for the construction industry.
AIl of Icelandair's offices in the
other Nordic countries are reporting
record bookings both on flights to
Iceland and on the airline's trans-
atlantic flights later this summer.
According to Pétur Eiríksson,
Manager of Icelandair's Stockholm
office, bookings on flights to Iceland
in February, March and April were up
by 40 per cent, 28 per cent and 55 per
cent respectively, giving an average
increase for the three-month period
of 37 per cent as compared with the
same time last year.
He said the main reason for the
boom in bookings in the winter
months was the campaign to promote
Iceland as a conference venue.
Reykjavík, and thé city's hotels are
aiready fully booked for May and
September.