25 YEARS AGO
Dana Himes was among 47 seniors who graduated from the College of Saint Benedict recently in the Benedicta Arts Center Forum.
40 YEARS AGO
Mailers in The Daily Journal's circulation department include John Gust, Bob Stone, Dick Lehmann, Mary O'Brien and Howard Grinsell.
50 YEARS AGO
Dear Santa - I am 2 1/2 years old and I'm having Mommy write this. I would like a talking doll, a doll highchair, table and chairs, and an ironing board and iron, like Mommy's. I am a good girl. I'll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you, Santa - Wendy Wickstrom. P.S. I would also like a baby brother if you have any left.
Dear Santa - I have been a good girl all year long. My mommie and daddy didn't spank me, either. I would like only one small gift for Christmas. I would like a real nice mink. - Ann Mae J. P.S. Merry Christmas, and I will leave cookies and pop on the table.
60 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Mildred Irene (Micky) Cole, 45, passed away Wednesday night in Falls Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She formerly operated a filling station on Third Street and later was employed as a cook at Len's Lunch for 12 years. She bought the Coffee Cup cafe in October 1953 and operated it until October 1954.
The border city's most noted citizen whose birthday falls on Christmas Eve is 92 today. Mrs. Elizabeth Risberg counts continued good health as one of her most prized gifts.
70 YEARS AGO
Members of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Johnson of Ranier will gather at the home of a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Crystal Beach, for their Christmas Eve dinner.
Dr. and Mrs. M.E. Withrow, 901 Riverside Drive, will entertain as Christmas Day dinner guests their daughter, Mrs. Ernest B. Thiele and children, Mary and Marsha; and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tom Withrow and Lael, R. Liljeblad, all of this city, and Eddie Peters of Littlefork.
Eagles hockey team celebrated its third anniversary at a party Saturday evening at the home of Captain Robert Rompre, 708 Ninth St. The guests, Bill Dougherty, Dick Dougherty, Merle Holmes, Laurence Mathews, Steve Leolich and Gerald Gambino, enjoyed games and lunch.
Miss Mercida Krips last week resigned her position as social worker with the county welfare staff.
USMC
Kenneth Dobie
1922-2008
In memory of my foxhole buddy and best friend.
May he rest in peace.
William Rico
Powell, Ohio
Everett Pearson
Sept. 27, 1928-Dec. 23, 1987
God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be;
So He put his arms around you,
And whispered, “Come home with Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A loving heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest;
God broke our hearts
To prove to us,
He only takes the best!
Sadly missed by his family and friends
William Morgan
Aug. 26, 1933-Dec. 22, 1996
To see your face and watch you smile,
To sit with you and talk a while;
To be together in the same old way,
Would be our greatest wish today.
The tears in our eyes we can wipe away,
But the ache in our hearts never goes away.
Life goes on, we know that it’s true;
But nothing is the same since we lost you.
Sadly missed by
Lee, family and many friends
Pet of the Week
Hi, my name is “Spike.” Such a big name for a small pup like me, but I’m sure I will grow in to it. I love to play with other dogs and I love it when my people friends hold me in their arms. If you look at my face, you would think I was a super hero of some type, check out my mask. If you have an empty spot in your heart that needs filling, I think my love can fill it. I am a sweet boy who has a wonderful personality. Let’s get together for a play date soon. — Thanks much, Spike
For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call 218-324-2313 or 283-9276.
