Lögberg-Heimskringla - 31.08.1990, Page 2

2 • Lögberg - Heimskringla • Föstudagur 31. ágúst 1990
Pennsylvania News
17th of June celebrated
Maria Lemahan, Jennie Wheeler, Ásta Lapergola, Birne Lennahan,
Margrét Klapa and Stella Day
The Icelandic Association of Dela-
ware Valley held its Annual June 17th
Picnic at the home of Wayne Rath and
Inga Risner. It was a beautiful day with
38 people gathering together. Among
our guests were 3 young men from
Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, and 3 ladies
from Keflavík. Inga Risner prepared a
delicious dinner. Everyone enjoyed a
beautiful day.
Our new president is Thor Karlson
Wilcox from Upper Darby, Pennsylva-
nia.
Submitted by Ásta Gunnars Lapergola
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Inga Risner and Elsa Karen Stail
Upcoming Events
Wed., Sept. 12
Gimli
Gimli Chapter I.N.L. Regular Meeting -
at 7:30 p.m. Betel Home conference room.
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Icelanbic National league
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Support Icelandic Culture and Heritage
Join your local chapter, or write to:
The lcelandic National League
Suite 308, 393 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H6
Telephone (204) 942-2705
Palmi Palsson and Helgl Palsson
Lögberg-Heimskringla is grateful for Pálmi and Helgi's generous
donations to the L-H's donation fund.
Donations to Lögberg-Heimskringla Inc.
Verma Zahorodny, Lundar.........$25.
A Friend in Califomia...........$20.
Sigrun Johnson, Ashem...........$10.
Mrs. G. Ruth Tovell, Shelbum, Ont $25.
Gissur & Sigmn Brynjolfsson,
Lincolnwood, H1................$50.
Kristleiíur Þorsteinsson,
Borgarfírði, fceland...........$70.
T. Thorsteinson, Winnipeg.......$100.
In loving memory ofRegina, Jonas,
Johnny and Ingun from
Sigrun Johnson, Ashem..........$25.
Helgi Austman, Gimli............$20.
In memory ofPalmi Johnson from
Marjorie Johnson, Calgary, Alta.. $25.
Margaret Hocking, Osoyoos, BC..$25.
Mr. & Mrs. T.L. Thomasson, Wpg... $25.
Albert & Kristiana Magnusson,
White Rock, BC................$25.
In memory ofRose Blodgett ofWpg.
from Anonymous...............$100.
Ed Eggertson, Burlington, Ont..$20.
Frank & Gudny Cronshaw, Gimli .$100.
H. Benedictson, Lundar.........$25.
Jonas Hallgrimson,
Framingham, MA.............. $25.
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Pioneer
Icelandic Pastor
Xhe Life of the Reverend Paul Thorlahsson
By George J. Houser
Edited by Paul A. Sigurdson
Paul Thorlaksson was born in lceland in 1849. He emigrated to
America in 1872, became an ordained minister and pursued his
calling in Gimli, Manitoba (New lceland) and North Dakota. He
became one ofthe mostwidely discussed and controversial figures
among the lcelandic settlers in Canada and the United States.
Books may be ordered from:
Manitoba Historical Society
314 - 63 Albert Street
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada
R3B IG4
Books are available in Winnipeg from:
• University of Manitoba Book Store
Fort Garry Campus
• Mary Scorer Books
McNally-Robinson Books
• H.P. Tergeson Store - Gimli, Manitoba
• The lcelandic State Park, Cavalier, North Dakota
• Rodney Byron, Mountain, North Dakota
• Rev. Eric Sigmar, Auburn, Washington
$24.95 in Canada $19.95 in the United States
(plus $2.00 postage when ordering by mail)

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