Lögberg-Heimskringla - 21.06.1985, Blaðsíða 8

Lögberg-Heimskringla - 21.06.1985, Blaðsíða 8
8-WINNIPEG, FÖSTUDAGUR 21. JÚNÍ 1985 Icelandic Content Magnus Magnusson's lecture at the University of Manitoba v. as a great success. It was attended by nearly •one hundred people which is ex- cellent for any lecture at this time of year. Magnusson gave a very good in- sight into the York Museum, which of course tells the story of Viking presence in this wonderful English city. His talk made one think of museums, Icelanders have been in- volved with here in Canada. Places such as Gimli and Markerville al- ready have very interesting museums and one is being developed at Hecla. These museums are very important for us Icelanders here in North America, because they tell the history of our forefathers on this con- tinent. But they need our support. If you have anything in your possession that you think may be of interest con- tact these museums. Anything will be considered even though you may not think it has much value. A photo- graph, or a unique artifact may add considerably to our museums. Let us be proud of our heritage and keep it alive. Letter to the Editor June 17, 1985 Dear Jónas: I am glad to see that you call for submissions from the many Icelandic organizations outside Manitoba has had such a good response. I thought perhaps you (and your readers if you choose to publish this letter) would like to know that we Manitobans do not intentionally monopolize the paper. Many of us are very interested in what these other clubs are doing, and articles in the L.-H. are often the only source of information we have. We all have similar interests and pro- blems, but often different approaches and solutions. I hope your paper con- tinues to have frequent articles from these clubs, letting us know how and what they are doing. Yours truly, Lee Brandson Fargo-Moorehead Following is a bit of a report on the activities of the F.M. Icelandic Klub. A February meeting was held at the Targo Holiday Inn. It was a dinner followed by a business meeting with election and instalation of new officers: Herman Magnusson — president Magnus Gudmundson — vice president Alice Westra — secretary Randy Stefanson — treasurer Ray Thorsteinson — Doug Stolting — board of directors Everyone was asked to invite a guest to the next meeting, to help build up our membership. Guests at this meeting were a young couple from Iceland, Thoraddur Sveinson and his wife Janina Gretarsdottir. Thoraddur is a student at North Dakota State University. The rest of the evening was spent playing progressive whist. Charter return ticket to Iceland — includes Tours. Ticket donated to The Icelandic Club, of Vancouver, B.C. by Vik- ing Travel Ltd., Gimli, Man., Dept. Wpg. July 24. Dept. Iceland Aug. 14 Contact winner: Mrs. MacLauchlin (604) 988-1255 JOIN ICELANDIC CANADIAN FRÓN Send membership fee of $5.00 single or $10.00 family to Scandinavian Centre 764 Erin Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 2W4 Telephone: 774-8047 June 6 the Klub met for a potluck dinner at the Community Hall in Dilworth, MN. We discussed plans for taking part in the Scandinavian Festival to be held in Fargo June 27, 28, 29, 30. We will have tables of Icelandic goodies, sweaters and ar- tifacts displayed at First Bank of Fargo on June 27 and 28. Then we will move to Trollwood Park with the same displays on June 29 and 30. This festival has been held for several years but this is the first time we have been invited to participate. We are looking forward to it. Working To Keep Our Heritage Alive CANADA ICELAND FOUNDATION SECRETARY: 1 - 204 - 475-8064 40 Garnet Bay Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0L6 MESSUBOÐ Fyrsta Lúterska Kirkja JOHN V. ARVIDSON PASTOR 10:30 a.m. The Service followed by Sunday School & coffee hour. Understanding Poetry by Gus Sigurdson The poems are many some painful to see That appear in our paper each week. We notice the one that we all must agree The rest of the world may seek — May truthfully seek, to ascertain at once That it was a beautiful ring. 'Twas writtenby someone indeed not a dunce And might be the genuine thing. Some poems are hopelessly hard to define While others are even much worse, And yet there are others as stupid as mine That appear in traditional verse If only the poets today knew the score Like Guttormur, Stephan and they — Our earlier poets, a dozen or more Who always had something to say. All of their poems had value and worth And most were delightfully warm Yes, they were the greatest of poets on earth And knew how to weather the storm. But what of our up-coming poets today With talents akin to the old When writing a poem have nothing to say Leave all of us out in the cold? They too like the restas they stumble along Will grow if their talents are pure They too, while composing one tender sweet song Will know that they too will endure — So let us be happy and let us be proud That poets are yet in demand And let us refrain from shouting out loud 'Tm sorry I don't understand! Minnist Tallin & Kristjansson Barristers and Solicitors CBETEL i srfSoskróm yðor 501-55 Donald St. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1L8 942-8171 f-Jfr . _ IN THE BARDAL FAMILY TRADITION Every Neil Bardal funeral service is performed with honesty, dignity and respect — a long-standing tradition from two previous generations. Now with a modern interpretation to suit today’s family needs. 984 Portage at Aubrey Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0R6 24-Hour Telephone Service 786-4716 ■HHmMkr INC FAMILYIFUIMERAL COUNSELLORS Winnipeg’s only Bardal family-owned Funeral Service. Open 9 to 5 Monday thru Saturday. Ask for a free brochure.

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