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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
AUTUMN, 1981
Her latest book to be published written by
Gimli resident Elva Simundson is Icelandic
Settlers in America, with illustration by
Nelson Gerrard. Other Gimli people that
have a part in this book are Gwen Cronshaw
and the Gimli chapter of the Icelandic
National League for their administration of
the project, and Kristine Kristofferson,
Sigurbjorg Stefansson, Helga Jacobson,
and Oli Narfason for their contributions,
and Jocelyn Barlow for typing the material.
Icelandic Settlers in America is the story
of Icelanders migrating from their home to
North America and tells about the hardships
they suffered during their long journey
coming across the country in 1855.
This book is becoming very popular in the
Gimli area.
Other Icelandic heritage books to be pub-
lished by Queenston House are: “The Life
of Helgi” Einarsson, and “Redhead the
Whale and Other Icelandic Stories”.
She has also published a book written by
her husband called Jim Tweed.
Joan has a display of her books set up
each year in the Gimli Park during the Ice-
landic Festival. Queenston House books are
available at Tergesen’s Store in Gimli.
Mrs. Parr is of Icelandic descent.
—Interlake Spectator, May 20, 1981.
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STAFHOLT NEWS
Stafholt is published monthly by R.
Darley with resident assistance: LoraGischer,
Aimee Newell, Anna Swanson and Nicolena
Peterson. Helen Norton has returned from
the hospital for room delivery. Yvonne
Rothwell and Margaret Davis are volunteer
assistants. To you all my sincere gratitude.
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June 21st, 1981 — the first day of sum-
mer! It just can’t come too soon for any of us
. . . the new fence is up and now all we need
is sunshine and warm days to enjoy it.
THE SILVER TEA was enjoyed by resi-
dents and many community members on
May 17. The tea is an annual function the
STAFHOLT LADIES’ AUXILIARY have
hosted for many years. They had a beautiful
table prepared laden with many delicious
cakes, breads, and cookies with Ruth Sail-
man and Ada Croft pouring and later joined
by Ruby Girard and Olive Gudmundson.
Ruth Skallman and Loa Benedictson, with
Anna Laxdal helping, presented each resi-
dent with a lovely carnation corsage prior to
the arrival of our guests. FREYJA CLUB of
Bellingham assisted also with a lovely
punch table. Anna Karason made the punch,
Anna and Agnes Fassett served. The ladies
were busy preparing many weeks ahead and
it was another success. The many baked
items were enjoyed later and we thank you
all for leaving so many for the afternoon
coffee hour. Allie Johnson did the table
arrangement and was responsible for much
of the organization. To all of you we thank
you for your time, consideration and help.
Also for the interest and the many things you
do for the ICELANDIC HOME.
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Many thanks to the seniors at the BLAINE
SENIOR CENTER: The birthday luncheon
was just delicious as Walt Horgdal, Jessie
Bohlman, Nicolena Peterson, Anna Swan-
son and Rosemary Darley joined the May
group to celebrate. The slide show presented
by Rev. Don Walters was enjoyed as well.
Special thanks to George ... his special help
and transportation made it possible. Looking
forward to June.
—
DR. G. KRISTJANSSGN
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
PHONE 633-7281
WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Logan and Kcswatin
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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