Looking Back at December 13

Fourteen employees have been put on temporary layoff status at International Bildrite, according to Dave Goetz, the plant’s general manager.

40 YEARS AGO

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Vellieux.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson.

A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Holman.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moone.

50 YEARS AGO

Second Lieutenant Marlin W. Olson of the Falls is being reassigned to Hamilton Air Force Base, Calif., following his graduation from the United States Air Force course for radar-intercept officers at James Connally Air Force Base, Texas.

A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tilander, 7 pounds, 3 ounces.

Dear Santa, Oh, please get me an electric train and a pool game. After that I want an electric bowling game. Thank you very much if you get me this and even if you don’t. Mike Maruk (age 5).

Alex Parkin, manager of the new municipal off sale drive-in liquor store, invites one and all to drop in for a visit and see the most modern, off sale liquor store in northern Minnesota.

60 YEARS AGO

Sgt. Donald LaGoo, 19, is spending a 35-day leave from the Air Force with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester LaGoo, Liberty Addition.

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dudley, Island View Route, weight, 5 pounds, 6 ounces. Name chosen, Rose Marie.

Harry Anderson of Frederic Hotel apartments today was reported as doing as well as could be expected at Falls Memorial Hospital where he has been a patient since Tuesday night. He is the father of Ken Anderson, one of the Frederic Hotel owners.

Home on leave after finishing initial training at Fort Riley, Kan., is Pvt. Gene Fintland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fintland, South International Falls.

70 YEARS AGO

Miss Mary Toninato was guest of honor at a birthday party at the Russell Gray home. Miss Toninato has enlisted in the WAACS and is awaiting call.

Mrs. Clayton Blake and Mrs. B.F. Berryman entertained 60 friends and relatives Saturday evening in Odd Fellows Hall honoring Gerald Batcher who will leave for Army service Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. George Valentine of Holler are parents of a daughter born today at the Laurion Maternity Home. She will be named Mary Jane.

Mr. and Mrs. William Martin, Rainy Lake, announce the birth of a son today at the Littlefork Hospital.

Compiled by International Falls Public Library