Lögberg-Heimskringla - 15.05.1987, Blaðsíða 2

2-ALDARAFMÆLISÁR, FÖSTUDAGUR 15. MAÍ 1987
Maurice C. Eyolfson retires
Mr. Maurice C. Eyolfson retired
from official duties April 30th. He
celebrated his 60th birthday earlier
that month. "Moe" as he is best
known among friends was born at
Riverton, Manitoba, April 14, 1927,
son of Arnheiður Eyolfson and her
husband, Fred Eyolfson, both of two
distinguished pioneer families of
New Iceland. Maurice's paternal
grandparents were Mr. and Mrs.
Thorsteinn Eyolfson, of Riverton.
(Thorsteinn was a brother of Gunn-
steinn Eyolfson, the well known
composer and writer, but his mother,
Arnheiður, was the eldest daughter
of the poet Guttormur J.
Guttormsson.
Maurice Eyolfson came to Win-
nipeg at the age of 17 to attend
Business College. Upon graduation
he was employed for a short time
with the Canadian Wheat Board but
became an employee with Moore
Business Forms where he, at 24,
became the company's Sales Repre-
sentative in Saskatchewan. This was
the beginning of a very productive
life for Maurice and to this day he
still is involved and very much so.
Through the years his services have
been sought by private companies as
well as governments, but Maurice
has spent numerous years working
Camrose College courses
Fall 1987: Scandinavian Studies
341 — Viking Age Prose Literature in
English 3J3-0-0). Selected family and
historical sagas (Njal's saga, Egil's
saga, Grettir's saga, Laxdoela saga,
the Vinland sagas & others) and an in-
troduction to Viking age history.
Prerequisite: None.
Winter 1988: Scandinavian Studies
342 — Viking Age Mythology and
Poetry 3(3-0-0). The prose and poetic
Eddas, primary sources of Norse
mythology, ad skaldic verse, studies
as literatqre and as repositories of
mythological lore. An introduction to
Old Norse, giving students an ele-
mentary reading knowledge. Prere-
quisites: None.
Fall '87: Scandinavian Studies 381
— Modern Scandinavian Prose and
Drama 3(0-0-0). Scandinavian prose
and drama from 1900 to the present
in the original languages. Special em-
phasis on Strindberg's plays, and
novels by Undset, Hoel, Sandemose,
Vesaas, Martin A. Hansen, Sven
Delblanc, and others. Prerequisite:
Scandinavian Studies 300 or consent
of the instructor.
Winter '88: Scandinavian Studies
382 — Modern Scandinavian Poetry
and Short Stories 3(3-0-0). Scandina-
vian poetry, short stories, and essays
from 1900 to the present in the
original languages, including Arnulf
Overland, Rolf Jacobsen, Inger
Hagerup, Otto Gelsted, Benny An-
dersen, Nils Ferlin, Edith Sodergran,
and others. Prerequisite: Scandina-
vian Studies 300 or consent of the
instructor.
Upcoming Events
ICELANDIC CONCERT in Calgary at Boris Roubakin Hall, Univer-
sity of Calgary on May 20, 1987 at 8:00 plm. Audur Hafsteinsdóttir
(violin) and Hulda Geirlaugsdóttir (piano). Everyone welcome.
* * *
Icelandic musicians in Winnipeg. — Two Icelandic musicians,
Hulda Geirlaugsdóttir (piano) and Auður Hafsteinsdóttir (violin) will
give a concert on May 19, at 8 p.m. at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Icelanders in and around Winnipeg are encouraged to attend, and
bring with them friends and relatives.
Tickets $5.00. For tickets in advance phone 261-7222. ^
750,000-
700,000-
650,000-
600,000-
550,000-
500,000-
450,000-
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
I
200,000-
150,000
100,000
50,000-
Originll
250.000
Ftmd
Heritage Image Pride
A Campaign To Raise Funds For The Chair of lcelandic
Language and Literature At The University of Manitoba
Yes, I wish to make a donation to ensure that the chair of lcelandic Language
and Literature at the University of Manitoba continues to serve the needs of
the lcelandic community of North America.
NAME_
ADDRESS.
PHONE NO..
Ptease mail this form with your donation to:
The H.I.P. Committee, #501-55 Donald Street. Winnipeg. Manitoba R3C 1L8
I pledge:
□
$100.00
□
$500.00
□
$1.000.00
□
other $
I intend to honor my pledge in the following manner:
Q Payment in full (cheque enclosed).
□ By annual payments of $________________in each of the next _
(first payment enclosed)
□ Through a bequest in my will.
Signature______________________________________________________
All cheques should be made payable to the University of Manitoba.
An income tax receipt will be mailed to you.
for the Government of Manitoba at
a very important position.
Although work often took Maurice
away from his hometown, he never
forgot his Icelandic roots. In fact, he
has been very active in the Icelandic
community of Manitoba. He was
President of the Icelandic Festival
Committee a few years ago, sat on
the Board of Directors of Lögberg-
Heimskringla and is still involved
with Betel Home. His involvement in
the community has led to numerous
trips to Iceland where Maurice has
many friends. He is quite familiar
with Reykjavík and a year or two
ago, Moe volunteered to act as tour
guide for a few close friends from
Winnipeg, some of whom were mak-
ing their first trip to the old country.
As he now has retired, Moe un-
doubtedly will use his time produc-
Maurice Eyjolfsson
tively and continue his involvement
in the affairs of Icelandic people in
Manitoba. Lögberg-Heimskringla
wishes him well in years to come and
thanks him for his support through
the years.
FJALLKONA FUND
. . . sponsored by the H.I.P. (Heritage, Image, Pride) Committee in their
campaign to raise funds in support of the Chair of Icelandic Language
and Literature at the University of Manitoba.

1966
Jonina Kristjanson. M. Wilhelm
Kristjanson. Foreldrar: Helgi
Johnson og k.h. Asta.
1967
Signy Eaton. M. John David Eaton.
Foreldrar: Friðrik og k.h. Anna
Stephenson.
Lögberg-Heimskringla is printing two photographs each week to honor
Fjallkonas, dating back to 1924 through to the most recent in 1986.
Families, friends and units are welcome and encouraged to contribute
in honour of their special lady.
Simply fill out the prepared form below.
FJALLKONA FUND
Name
Address
(Family or Unit)
Postal Code
Donation in honor of
Signature
All cheques should be made payable to the University of Man-
toba. An income tax receipt will be available and mailed to you.
Mail to: H.I.P. committee
501-55 Donald St.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 1L8