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I got the following email from Helen Johnson (Harp): “I have enjoyed looking at the 1940 census, recently released after 72 years. The website is 1940census.archives.gov. Under “census search,” find Minnesota, Carlton County and then Enumeration District 9-5. This brings up all of Beseman Township. There are eight images (pages). My family moved to Wright in 1943 and I recognize all of our former neighbors, relatives, friends listed. Perhaps you are way ahead of me on this, but just want to let you know this is now available. It has been fun!”

Our sympathy to the family of Unto Arnold Kahara, 87, lifelong resident of Cromwell, who died Friday, May 25, 2012, at his home. A memorial service was held May 29 in Atkins-Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. Inurnment was in Eagle Lake Cemetery, Eagle Township. Memorials may be made to Kaleb Anderson Memorial Fund.

Longtime resident of Wright, Hilda Alina Nivala, 95, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Villa Vista Care Center in Cromwell. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 24, in Lakeside Cemetery in Wright. Arrangements were entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet.

I was just informed that someone with no moral compass took the beautiful plant from Lawrence and Dorothy Dahl’s graves in Cromwell. How do you do that? How can you enjoy a plant that was on another family’s grave? I just don’t know what to say! I’m hoping it is returned with no questions asked!

There will be a Pig Roast at Bethlehem Lutheran on Friday, June 8, from 5-8 p.m., serving BBQ sauce for those who like it, cheesy potatoes, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls, bars, coffee and Kool-Aid.

The Harvest Fest Steak Fry will be held Friday, June 15, from 4:30 -7 p.m. at the Cromwell Park Pavilion. The menu will include New York strip steak from TJ’s in Mahtowa, baked potato with butter and sour cream, dinner roll, salad bar and beverage for $12. Hot dog plates, salad bar and ice cream will also be available. Proceeds will be donated to the Pavilion Park Playground.

There will be a Plant Sale at Bethany Lutheran in Cromwell on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Annual Thrivent Potluck Picnic will be held Wednesday, July 18, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church at 4 Elizabeth Ave., Esko. The potluck will begin at 5:30 p.m., with registration starting at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome. RSVP to the Thrivent office at 218-384-4400 or 1-877-585-5440 by July 10.

Edna Samuelson has sold the farm and has now moved to Duluth. She is no longer taking reservations for the Arrowhead Mini-Bus, so if you are planning to go on the bus to Cloquet or Duluth, you will have to call 1-800-642-6143. Please feel free to call me, too for more information. My number is 218-357-2385.

That’s all the news from Lake Endofanotherschoolyear. Hello to the family and friends of Unto and Hilda and have a great week.

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