News clipping - probably from the Blaine newspaper in 1934:
"Birthday Party for J.M. Johnson
Sixty friends of J.M. Johnson gathered at the Icelandic Free Church social hall on Wednesday evening, August 8th, to help him celebrate his 60th birthday anniversary. The party was sponsored by the Icelandic Free Church choir of which Mr. Johnson is, and has been for several years, an active member.
After the guests had been comfortably seated, the Ladies' Aid Society of the Icelandic Free Church served dainty refreshments. A large beautifully decorated birthday cake with sixty candles on it was placed before the honoree. Rev. A.E. Kristjansson directed the program of the evening in his usual pleasing manner. The entertainment was varied by short speeches and the singing of popular Icelandic songs.
Since 1901 Mr. Johnson has been active in organizing and directing Icelandic choirs in Blaine and vicinity. When the Icelandic celebration, Islendinga Dag, was held in Blaine in 1910, Mr. Johnson directed the first Icelandic choir to be heard in public here. In 1928 Mr. Johnson was chosen as musical director of the program of the Icelandic celebration held here, at which time the choir, under his direction, was adjudged to be the best Icelandic choir on the Pacific Coast. This choir of 40 voices was awarded recognition by Icelandic people throughout Canada. At various times Icelandic choirs under the direction of Mr. Johnson have been asked to have concerts in different communities. During the past 33 years Mr. Johnson has been well known among the Icelandic people for his musical abilities. For a number of years he was organist and choir leader of the Icelandic Lutheran church in Blaine. Since 1929, Mr. Johnson has been organist and director of the Icelandic Free Church choir.
On behalf of the choir and the congregation Rev. Kristjansson delivered a very appropriate address before presenting the honoree with a remembrance of his 60th birthday anniversary. The gift was a beautifully worded and ornamentally inscribed document conveying a message of friendship and gratitude in appreciation of the untiring efforts of Mr. Johnson in promoting interest in musical and other activities of the organizations.
Mr. Johnson thanked the assemblage for the honor they had bestowed upon him. He said he could see no reason for so much ado merely because he had lived sixty years. He also said that, if during that time, he had accomplished anything, he had done so to satisfy himself rather than for the organizations of which he was a member.
Others who spoke during the evening were John Bergman, John Veum, Mrs. J.K. Bergman, H.E. Johnson, J.F. Johnson, G. Karason, E.K. Breidford and M. Karason. The program over, the remainder of the evening was spent in conversation and in wishing the honoree many happy returns of the day."
"Birthday Party for J.M. Johnson
Sixty friends of J.M. Johnson gathered at the Icelandic Free Church social hall on Wednesday evening, August 8th, to help him celebrate his 60th birthday anniversary. The party was sponsored by the Icelandic Free Church choir of which Mr. Johnson is, and has been for several years, an active member.
After the guests had been comfortably seated, the Ladies' Aid Society of the Icelandic Free Church served dainty refreshments. A large beautifully decorated birthday cake with sixty candles on it was placed before the honoree. Rev. A.E. Kristjansson directed the program of the evening in his usual pleasing manner. The entertainment was varied by short speeches and the singing of popular Icelandic songs.
Since 1901 Mr. Johnson has been active in organizing and directing Icelandic choirs in Blaine and vicinity. When the Icelandic celebration, Islendinga Dag, was held in Blaine in 1910, Mr. Johnson directed the first Icelandic choir to be heard in public here. In 1928 Mr. Johnson was chosen as musical director of the program of the Icelandic celebration held here, at which time the choir, under his direction, was adjudged to be the best Icelandic choir on the Pacific Coast. This choir of 40 voices was awarded recognition by Icelandic people throughout Canada. At various times Icelandic choirs under the direction of Mr. Johnson have been asked to have concerts in different communities. During the past 33 years Mr. Johnson has been well known among the Icelandic people for his musical abilities. For a number of years he was organist and choir leader of the Icelandic Lutheran church in Blaine. Since 1929, Mr. Johnson has been organist and director of the Icelandic Free Church choir.
On behalf of the choir and the congregation Rev. Kristjansson delivered a very appropriate address before presenting the honoree with a remembrance of his 60th birthday anniversary. The gift was a beautifully worded and ornamentally inscribed document conveying a message of friendship and gratitude in appreciation of the untiring efforts of Mr. Johnson in promoting interest in musical and other activities of the organizations.
Mr. Johnson thanked the assemblage for the honor they had bestowed upon him. He said he could see no reason for so much ado merely because he had lived sixty years. He also said that, if during that time, he had accomplished anything, he had done so to satisfy himself rather than for the organizations of which he was a member.
Others who spoke during the evening were John Bergman, John Veum, Mrs. J.K. Bergman, H.E. Johnson, J.F. Johnson, G. Karason, E.K. Breidford and M. Karason. The program over, the remainder of the evening was spent in conversation and in wishing the honoree many happy returns of the day."
News clipping - probably from the Blaine newspaper in 1934:
"Birthday Party for J.M. Johnson
Sixty friends of J.M. Johnson gathered at the Icelandic Free Church social hall on Wednesday evening, August 8th, to help him celebrate his 60th birthday anniversary. The party was sponsored by the Icelandic Free Church choir of which Mr. Johnson is, and has been for several years, an active member.
After the guests had been comfortably seated, the Ladies' Aid Society of the Icelandic Free Church served dainty refreshments. A large beautifully decorated birthday cake with sixty candles on it was placed before the honoree. Rev. A.E. Kristjansson directed the program of the evening in his usual pleasing manner. The entertainment was varied by short speeches and the singing of popular Icelandic songs.
Since 1901 Mr. Johnson has been active in organizing and directing Icelandic choirs in Blaine and vicinity. When the Icelandic celebration, Islendinga Dag, was held in Blaine in 1910, Mr. Johnson directed the first Icelandic choir to be heard in public here. In 1928 Mr. Johnson was chosen as musical director of the program of the Icelandic celebration held here, at which time the choir, under his direction, was adjudged to be the best Icelandic choir on the Pacific Coast. This choir of 40 voices was awarded recognition by Icelandic people throughout Canada. At various times Icelandic choirs under the direction of Mr. Johnson have been asked to have concerts in different communities. During the past 33 years Mr. Johnson has been well known among the Icelandic people for his musical abilities. For a number of years he was organist and choir leader of the Icelandic Lutheran church in Blaine. Since 1929, Mr. Johnson has been organist and director of the Icelandic Free Church choir.
On behalf of the choir and the congregation Rev. Kristjansson delivered a very appropriate address before presenting the honoree with a remembrance of his 60th birthday anniversary. The gift was a beautifully worded and ornamentally inscribed document conveying a message of friendship and gratitude in appreciation of the untiring efforts of Mr. Johnson in promoting interest in musical and other activities of the organizations.
Mr. Johnson thanked the assemblage for the honor they had bestowed upon him. He said he could see no reason for so much ado merely because he had lived sixty years. He also said that, if during that time, he had accomplished anything, he had done so to satisfy himself rather than for the organizations of which he was a member.
Others who spoke during the evening were John Bergman, John Veum, Mrs. J.K. Bergman, H.E. Johnson, J.F. Johnson, G. Karason, E.K. Breidford and M. Karason. The program over, the remainder of the evening was spent in conversation and in wishing the honoree many happy returns of the day."
"Birthday Party for J.M. Johnson
Sixty friends of J.M. Johnson gathered at the Icelandic Free Church social hall on Wednesday evening, August 8th, to help him celebrate his 60th birthday anniversary. The party was sponsored by the Icelandic Free Church choir of which Mr. Johnson is, and has been for several years, an active member.
After the guests had been comfortably seated, the Ladies' Aid Society of the Icelandic Free Church served dainty refreshments. A large beautifully decorated birthday cake with sixty candles on it was placed before the honoree. Rev. A.E. Kristjansson directed the program of the evening in his usual pleasing manner. The entertainment was varied by short speeches and the singing of popular Icelandic songs.
Since 1901 Mr. Johnson has been active in organizing and directing Icelandic choirs in Blaine and vicinity. When the Icelandic celebration, Islendinga Dag, was held in Blaine in 1910, Mr. Johnson directed the first Icelandic choir to be heard in public here. In 1928 Mr. Johnson was chosen as musical director of the program of the Icelandic celebration held here, at which time the choir, under his direction, was adjudged to be the best Icelandic choir on the Pacific Coast. This choir of 40 voices was awarded recognition by Icelandic people throughout Canada. At various times Icelandic choirs under the direction of Mr. Johnson have been asked to have concerts in different communities. During the past 33 years Mr. Johnson has been well known among the Icelandic people for his musical abilities. For a number of years he was organist and choir leader of the Icelandic Lutheran church in Blaine. Since 1929, Mr. Johnson has been organist and director of the Icelandic Free Church choir.
On behalf of the choir and the congregation Rev. Kristjansson delivered a very appropriate address before presenting the honoree with a remembrance of his 60th birthday anniversary. The gift was a beautifully worded and ornamentally inscribed document conveying a message of friendship and gratitude in appreciation of the untiring efforts of Mr. Johnson in promoting interest in musical and other activities of the organizations.
Mr. Johnson thanked the assemblage for the honor they had bestowed upon him. He said he could see no reason for so much ado merely because he had lived sixty years. He also said that, if during that time, he had accomplished anything, he had done so to satisfy himself rather than for the organizations of which he was a member.
Others who spoke during the evening were John Bergman, John Veum, Mrs. J.K. Bergman, H.E. Johnson, J.F. Johnson, G. Karason, E.K. Breidford and M. Karason. The program over, the remainder of the evening was spent in conversation and in wishing the honoree many happy returns of the day."
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