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The Pioneer from Bemidji, Minnesota • Page 11

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The Pioneeri
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Bemidji, Minnesota
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The Pioneer Thiirtiliy, January ti. I tn II BSC Winter Carnival features concert night i tin A ff ncf Affn 4 1 4 KNOCK ON WOOD--Karate instructor Dwight Stewart demonstrates a powerful punch in breaking a pine board. Holding the board for him are Don Holt (with beard) and Brent Lee. Between 12 and 15 members of Stewart's class will give a demonstration, including breaking three pine boards, during the AAUW Variety Show set for Friday at 8 p.m. in the BHS auditorium.

Stewart hopes the demonstration will show that karate is more than a form of defense, but that it is an art. (Pioneer photo by Jay Griggs) Thursday, Feb. 1, ii scheduled as concerts night fur Paul Bunyan Winter Carnival week at Bemidji Slate College, combining the Ix-sl from two musical worlds to give audiences a wide selection of music. a i a i a i Christopher Parkeniug will kick off the evening with a 7 p.m. Cultural Arts Program cuicert in the Hobson Union ballroom, followed by an 8:30 pop music concert by "The Grass Roots" and "Sanctuary" in Memorial Hall gymnasium.

Parkening is internationally recognized as one of the most important classical guitarists, proclaimed even by master Andres Segovia as "one of the most brilliant guitarists in the A performer since the age of 14, the 25 year old Parkening has appeared under the watchful eye of Segovia at a number of concerts and competitions, and his first album, "In the Classic Style" was on the best selling classical lists for many weeks in 1968. "Parkening Plays Bach" was nominated for a Grammy award as one of the five best classical solo albums in 1971. He averages about 60 concerts a year and is chairman of Guitar Department at University of Southern California. The second portion of "Concerts Night at BSC" promises to be somewhat less predictable than the classical strains of Parkening's guitar. "The Grass Hoots" liave produced records with over 10 million sales, including "Midnight Area Homemakers Club news Scout CouncU BEMIDJI BELLES The Bemidji Belles held the December meeting at the home of Gwen Theisen.

A short business meeting was conducted, at which a i i reported on the meeting held inBlackduck. At this meeting, Edna Jordahl spoke on "Fraud and Deceit the Consumer's Protection." Secret pals were again drawn for the coming year. The meeting was then adjourned and the Christmas party was held. Each member had brought some of their favorite Christmas cookes, a gift for a veteran in the hospital and their gift exchange with a secret pal There will be no January meeting. The February meeting will be held at Fran Moberg's home, with Darlene Schultz co-hostess.

PINEWOOD The Pinewood Homemakers met Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Marcella Harder. Mrs. Harder, president, called the meeting to order.

The Homemakers Creed was said. The secretary read Christmas greetings and thank you notes from all who had received Christmas treats. Roll call was answered by nine members and at the next meeting each member is to answer roll call with some event that takes place in February. It was decided to give a contribution to the Heart Fund in February and to try to get a film or slides showing things pertaining to the Heart Fund for the next meeting. Members will also have a Valentine treat exchange.

They may be edible, disposable or invisible. There was a discussion on a project of a history marker for Pinewood. This was to be checked into as to cost, etc. Following the meeting, lunch was served by Mrs. next meeting will be held at the home of Maggie Ferschweiler on Tuesday, Feb.

6 at 1:30 p.m. HAPPY HOMEMAKERS The Happy Homemakers met at the Spencer Woods home on January 11. After a dessert lunch, the meeting was called to order by Marie Silver thorn, president. Fifteen members answered roll call by telling about their favorite Christmas gift. Mrs.

Glen Hines attended as a guest. Mrs. Silverthorn read letters from vacationing members, Hazel Mundell and Eunice Kohler. They are Florida and Texas weather. Nora Cross read an article on New Year's resolutions.

Luella Lindseth gave an interesting report on the Council Meeting she had attended. She also reported on the meetings coming up this club season. Florence Robinson won the attendance prize. A the meeting Mrs. Silverthorn showed how to make an afghan block using coat material and yarn and Mrs.

Lindseth showed a pillow top made on burlap. Mrs. Woods played several selections on the piano, accompanied by her Jerod. The Feb. 8 meeting will be held at the Harvey Shuhart home on Route 5.

HILANDERS The regular monthly meeting of the Hilanders Homemakers Club was held Jan. 11 at the home of Mrs. Zeb Degerman. Twelve members were present and one guest. Hazel Williams demonstrated mod-podge, which was made and enjoyed by all.

The first "Friendship Quilt" was ready to be put together by one of the members. Following the meeting, lunch was served by the hostess. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Wally Lamon. Each members is to bring three dozen cookies or candies to be exchanged among the, members.

They are also to bring a hanky, apron, or something homemade pertaining to Valentine's Day. HUBBARD MOTHERS The Hubbard Mothers Homemakers Club met at the Becida Church Jan. 9, with Betty Williams as hostess. Thirteen members were present. The meeting was called to order by Thelma Carter, vice president.

The secretary and treasurer's reports were read and approved. The business of the day consisted of selecting a project for the next meeting. It was decided to make yarn cats. Each member is to bring a skein of white acrylic yarn, darning needle, cardboard, a small piece of black, red and pink felt, black chenille three inches long, eyes and whiskers. Following the meeting, members made mushrooms of styrofoam and felt Lunch was served by the hostess.

The next meeting will be Feb. 13. Members will be notified of the place of the meeting. COUNTRY GALS Gwendolyn Ewert hosted the Jan. 12 meeting of the Country Gals Homemakers Club.

Eight members were present. Naomi Ewert demonstrated making broomstick crochet. Several members are going to the snowsuit classes at Mrs. Knapp's in Wilton. Shirley Julin was appointed to contact someone to demonstrate cake decorating at the next meeting.

Having secret pals was again discussed and it was decided to wait until fall to draw for them. A small gift for exchange was decided with the noon luncheon to be held May or June. The February meeting will be held at the home of Dally Schussman. COME OUT AND DANCE This Week Featuring: THE COUNTRY ADDITION Saturday, January 27th WILTON LIQUOR STORE ECKLES The Eckles Homemakers Club met at the Joe Conlon home Jan. 16, with 13 members and several guests present Vi Ziemers showed seed pearl and seed bead necklaces and demonstrated stringing one of them.

Evelyn showed a cap she had made with broomstick crochet. Marilyn Zeman and Ethyl Tollefson volunteered to shop for a wedding gift for Pani Wilson. Lunch was served by Mrs. Conlon and Minnie Sundh. The next meeting will be held at the home of Neva Forseth, with Jan Larson as co-hostess.

SEW AND SO The Sew and So Homemakers Club held its first meeting of the New Year on Jan. 8 at the home of Lorraine Bahr. The secretary and treasurer's reports were read and approved. Emma Boe reported on the meeting in Black duck. Vivian Christiansen reported on up coming activities, being of- fei-ecf vice.

Members are asked to bring suggestions for next year's agenda to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned and the white elephants came forward. Each member had brought an article they could no longer use and auctioned it off. It all ended with a successful sale and happy customers. holds annual meeting The 44th annual meeting of the Headwaters Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, will be held on Saturday, Jan 27 at the Hibbing High School.

The meeting will open with a dinner to be served promptly at 6 p.m.; cost of the dinner is $2.75 per person and tickets may be obtained through the Scout Service Center, P.O. Box 570, 2031 Second Ave. Hibbing, Mn. 55746, or through the institutional representative of the unit. Guest speakers for the evening are: Jonathan Eng, a Scout from Bemidji and the Council winner of the Readers Digest, Boy Scouts of America, Public Speaking Contest for 1972.

Another guest speaker is Gerald M. Needham, Ph.D., Dean of Students, Mayo Medical School, Rochester. Dr. Needham has been a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award THE BIG '80 GIVE-AWAY! Trade in any used sewing machine and we'll give you at least towards a new Golden Touch Sew machine. This is such a terrific opportunity to save, it's almost a giveaway! For a limited we'll give you at least an 80.00 trade-in on any machine that sews (no matter what make or condition) when you buy the new Golden Touch sewing machine.

Model 750 with 576 carrying case. The Golden Touch Sew sewing machine has features like the exclusive push-button bobbin that rewinds right in the machine. There's a full range of stretch and fashion stitches plus the Singer exclusive soft-touch fabric feed system. You can change presser feet easily they snap on and off. On some used Singer sewing machines, such as Model 640, the trade-in allowance can be as much as 175.00, AND LOOK WHAT '69 BUYS! THE FASHION ZIG-ZAG SEWING MACHINE BY SINGER.

A LOTOF MACHINE FOR THE MONEY. 69 REG. 79 95 Carrying case extra. This versatile machine sews straight and zig-zag stitches. Does buttonholing and decorative sewing, Has the exclusive front drop-in bobbin.

Model 257, SINGER Sewing Centers and participating approved dealers Loam to sew knits and fashion dressmaking! 5 courses from 14.50 to 29,50 plus a new Fashion Tailoring 'Two Divided by "Temptation "Sooner or "Wait a Million and a number of other lesser hit singles and albums. The group was formed to produce a record "Ballad of a Thin Man (Mr. Jones)" by Bob Dylan on the ABC-Dunill label. The name was created for this record and the group adopted it when they decided to stay together. Five members comprise "The Grass including Warren as guitarist, Hob Grill on acoustic guitar, Reed Kail ing as lead guitarist, Joel Larson on drums and-Virgil Weber on organ.

"Sanctuary" will precede "The Grass Roots" on the Memorial Hall program and are a group that travels the concert circuit with tht Further information about "Concerts Night at BSC" Is available from the information desk at Hobton Memorial Union. Tickets for both concert! are available at the door the night of the performance. The public is invited to both concerts. Save to during Kordel's SALE-OF-THE-YEAR and the Silver Antelope Award from Region 10. He has been past Council President, in 1970 he was presented with the College of Idaho's "Outstanding Alumnus Award" and he is a member of a number of National Scientific Associations.

The Council will present Silver Beaver and Silver Scout awards that evening. of THE SINGER Offer expires February 3,1973 NYLON CANDY STRIPE FOAM BACK BEAUTIFUL STRIKING COLORS FOAM BACK INDOOR-OUTDOOR CARPET Gold Green BATHROOM CARPET Foam Back NYLON SHAG JUTE-BACK Gold Green Orange NYLON PLUSH CANDY-STRIPE Orange Green Gold HI-LOW GREEN Foam Back TONES NYLON TWEEDY SHAGS Back Blues BEAUTIFUL PLUSH SHAGS Foam Back Lilac Golds Orange BIGELOW NYLON SHAG Jute Back Real Plush BRING YOUR ROOM MEASUREMENTS For address of store or dealer nearest you, see the yellow pages under SEWING MACHINES. mhSt.ABtmidilAvt. Optit M. TM M.W..

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