The Sidney herald., 1955-07-07

report was given by the resolu-
tons committee. A silent PRAYER
was offered for departed mem
bers.
In the election of officers, Mrs.
Anna Raddatz was reelected
president, Albert Nelson. vice
president and secretary, and Mrs.
Dorothy (Raddatz) Hokonson, of
Wllliston, treasurer. Preceding the
business meeting short talks were
given by the officers. Pictures
We're taken by Mr.. Gjesdal.
The Wednesday afternoon ses-
sion opened with music by Mr..
Anderson and songs by the audi
ence. kilograms were read from
W1lliston and Butte, Montana, in
wiling the Lag to meet in those
cities next year. Letters of invi-
tation were read from Minot,
Sidney and Glendive. Rev. John
Chambers of Trinity Lutheran
church offered the invocation and
Vice-president Nelson expressed
greetings to members and thanks
to the city of Sidney for its hos
pitality. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs.
Raddatz sang a duet. Knut How
ersten gave several humorous
readings and a vocal solo. Group
singing concluded the entertain
ment which was in Norwegian.
The audience then divided into
several groups representing diff
ferent places surrounding STAY
anger for a social hour. One
such group to which officers of
the lag belong called Suldal voted
to send 40 crowns for the Old
Peoples home at Suldal. Pictures
of the group with the SuldaI
banner were taken outside the
Lalonde hotel. A tour of Sidney
sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce was enjoyed by the
members.
The annual banquet concluding
the convention was held in the
Lalonde hotel dining room at 600.
Ed Edmundson, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, greeted
the guests and invited them to
return next year or at any time.
The tables were most artistic
with Norwegian flags, presented by
A. Fjeldstad, and prayer cards
at each plate. Following the BAN
quet, songs by the audience were
accompanied by Milton Anderson
at the piano. Three duets were
rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Quilting. Knut Hoversten gave
humorous readings. Milton An
played several piano Sc
lections, the last number, "HiI til
der hjamme," a favorite of
present, being sung by the
audience. Mrs. Inger Christensen
Of Sidney favored the group with
several Norwegian solos. Presi-
dent Raddatz and vice-presi-
dent, Albert Nelson thanked ev-
eryone who in any way contribute
ed to the success of the conven-
ton. Group singing and pictures
Norway concluded the program.
RESOLUTIONS
Whereas, the Northwest STAY
anger Lag has had a most en-
joyable convention in Sidney.
Montana, with good weather, ex-
1ellent attendance, good programs
and fellowship, be it resolved:
First, that we thank God, our
Father for the opportunity of
coming together at this time for
His protection and care.
Second, that we thank the Of
licerS for all the work that has
been done in making arrange
nents to meet here at Sidney and
we thank them for good leader
hip.
Third, that we thank the man
lgement of the Lalonde hotel for
heir cordial invitation to use
he facilities of this fine hotel
md for the courteous spirit of
hotel staff - the manager.
iesk clerks, mattresses, custodian
md all who had any part in max
ng our stay such a pleasant one.
Fourth, that we thank the city
II Sidney for its hearty welcome
nd for the many favors shown
IS. To Mr.. Dan Price of the
chamber of Commerce, Milt An
ierson, Senator Nutter and the
Rev. Jensen, Rev. Chambers. Mr..
.1overSten and Mr.. Gjesdal. Mr..
ldmondson, the Cuttings, and
lrs. Christensen, we say a thou
and thanks.
Lastly, that we thank God
gain for bringing us to this great
and of opportunity and to this
and we pledge our deepest love
nd loyalty even though we treas
re the rich memories of our
atherland.
Resolutions Committee
Mrs. Albert Nelson. Ed
Thorness, Martin Gjesdal. s
Mrs. Raddatz.