25 YEARS AGO

Mary Bruggeman Daniel graduated recently with a master of social welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles.

For the first time in about 20 years, the First American Bank of International Falls has selected a Falls native as bank president. Gary W. Bigler, 39, was named bank president and chief executive officer Wednesday by the bank’s board of directors.

 

40 YEARS AGO

A boy was born July 21 at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Flovick.

A boy was born July 21 at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Johnson.

A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ames.

 

50 YEARS AGO

A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Duane Johnson, 6 pounds, 15 ounces.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stevens, 10 pounds, 7 ounces.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Blue Goose Apartments, 7 pounds, 2 ounces.

A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones, 7 pounds, 14 1/4 ounces.

 

60 YEARS AGO

A daughter was born July 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dobson, South International Falls, at Falls Memorial Hospital, weight, 8 pounds, 12 ounces. Name chosen, Susan Mae.

Twins were born July 22 to Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson at Falls Memorial Hospital. Daughter, Norma Emily, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, born at 2:53 p.m. Son, James Alan, weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, born at 3:25 p.m.

A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Steinbach Jr., Loman Route, weight, 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Name chosen, Gary Stephen.

Mrs. Hugh Bolton was guest of honor at a stork shower last night at the home of Mrs. John Bishop, 1418 Second Ave. E.

 

70 YEARS AGO

Joe Amel, a patient in Northern Minnesota Hospital, is reported improving rapidly. Mr. Amel collapsed on the street Tuesday.

Miss Alice Bratlie of Ranier, who was in Northern Minnesota Hospital as a result of stepping on a rusty nail, was able to return to her home Sunday evening.

Thomas Savard Jr. has been appointed relief patrolman on the International Falls police force and will begin his new duties Friday.

The condition of C.W. Coffin, power lineman injured in a fall Tuesday, was reported as serious at the local hospital today. His son, Pvt. James Coffin, is enroute home from Fort Scott, Ill., and is expected here today.

 

Compiled by International Falls Public Library