25 YEARS AGO

The sons and families of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sundberg (Fran and Swede) invite you to an open house reception honoring them on their golden wedding anniversary at First Lutheran Church parlors Aug. 29, 6 to 9 p.m.

The children of Jim and Jeannette Olson invite you to a 25th wedding anniversary party in honor of their parents on Aug. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in South International Falls.

 

40 YEARS AGO

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Thydean.

A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gerlach.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Taylor.

 

50 YEARS AGO

A son was born today at Littlefork Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gunder Hallan.

Second place winners of the Second Annual Explorer Scout Derby in Grand Rapids are Mike Rognerud, Norm Gerlach, Gary Wallen, Tom Edens, Bill Johnson, Allan Eck, Joe Growette Jr., Don Lucachick, Leo Dugas and Wayne Meek, advisor.

A bridal shower for Miss Kay Prevost was held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Richard Ellison, 902 Seventh St., recently.

Laurie Christianson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Christianson, entertained a few of her neighbor friends on her sixth birthday.

 

60 YEARS AGO

A daughter was born yesterday at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knudson, 207 12th St. Weight, 6 pounds, 4 ounces.

A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dahl, 416 Ninth St. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Name chosen, Warren Sidney.

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Denny, South International Falls. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Name chosen, Shirley Ann.

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mundinger, 308 14th St. Weight, 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Name chosen, Jill Catherine.

 

70 YEARS AGO

Mrs. Carl Johnson was guest of honor at a  shower at the home of Mrs. Alfred Johnson. Hostesses were Mrs. Leonard Peterson and Mrs. Peter Johnson.

L. Roy Lutz, deputy treasurer of Koochiching County for almost 12 years, has resigned his post and plans to leave soon for northwestern Canada to be employed as an auditor on the Alaskan highway project.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thompson, Progress Park, celebrating their silver wedding anniversary, received a double surprise. Early in the evening a group of friends gathered at the Thompson home for a party, and a little later their son, Cpl. L.D. “Bud” Thompson, stationed in Camp Stewart, Calif., called long distance to extend congratulations.

The following have left the local school staff for various reasons: Stanley Helleloid, Edna M. Connelly, Lillian Peterson, Robert DePaul and Thomas Tucker.

 

Compiled by International Falls Public Library