25 YEARS AGO

Air Force Senior Airman David A. Samuelson, son of William L. and Darlyss L. Samuelson of 1305 Third Ave. E., has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Falls Economic Director Bob Schwiderski formally announced his intentions to accept Koochiching County’s newly created economic development director post.

40 YEARS AGO

Harry S. Truman died today, conquered finally by the infirmities of his 88 years.

A boy was born yesterday at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson.

Miss Maggie Musetta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Musetta, 1400 First Ave. E., was named to the Winona State College’s fall quarter dean’s list.

50 YEARS AGO

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wolfe, 704 Seventh St., will entertain at a family dinner on Christmas Day. Those present will be Mrs. Mary Christie, Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Davis and daughter Pami of Minneapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolfe. There will be four generations of women under one roof.

A boy was born yesterday at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Jenson, South International Falls, 5 pounds, 6 ounces.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nilson, 1315 Ninth St., became parents of a daughter born today in the Falls Memorial Hospital. The little girl weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and has been named Nancy Ann.

(Our mother is writing this letter for us). We have been good boys this year. We would like an electric racing car set for both of us to play with and a tent to sleep outside in during the summer. Thank you, Scott and Riley Pearson.

60 YEARS AGO

The new-born son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hallock of the Falls will celebrate his birthday during the years to come on Christmas Eve. The child was born at 12:23 a.m. today at Falls Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces.

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ove Pederson, 521 Eighth St.; 1:50 p.m.; weight, 6 pounds, 8 ounces; name, Nancy Jean.

Mr. and Mrs. James Emlaw, Faye Apartments, are parents of a daughter born at 8:20 p.m. at the Falls Memorial Hospital. The newcomer weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces.

A son was born this evening to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tilander of Littlefork, 10:22 p.m., weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lagerstrom, South International Falls, 9:22 p.m.; weight, 8 pounds, 13 ounces; name, Maxine Johanna.

70 YEARS AGO

Mr. and  Mrs. Jasper Shoberg of Holler announced the birth of a son yesterday at the Northern Minnesota Hospital.

The Stork beat Santa Claus here this evening bringing a Christmas Eve son to Mr. and Mrs. Keith LaValley (Nadine Jornlin), Dayton Apartments. Dennis Keith are the names chosen for the child.

Dr. and Mrs. R.H. Monahan Jr., St. Paul, announce the birth of a son today in St. Paul. The child has been named Robert Hugh III. He is a grandson of Dr. R.H. Monahan of this city.

Miss Francis Ash, who resigned her position as instructor in the junior high school, left last evening for Little Falls where she has accepted a position in the city school.

Compiled by International Falls Public Library