Looking Back at March 13

The International Falls School Board recently acted on a recommendation by Athletic Director Jim Rolando to hire Jeanne Corrin as assistant volleyball coach.

40 YEARS AGO

An open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eskildsen on their 40th wedding anniversary will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. March 18 in Harder’s Bar at Ericsburg.

International Falls hockey players Peter Waselovich, Jim Knapp, Craig Dahl and Paul Brown were placed on the Minnesota State High School League’s all-tournament hockey team.

Dale J. Neuman, formerly of Portland, Ore., joined the Falls Boise Cascade staff this week as cost accountant in the comptroller department, paper group.

50 YEARS AGO

A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Menefee, 7 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Vance, 6 pounds, 5 ounces.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Anderson, 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

International Falls is well-represented in the hockey ranks at St. John’s University with Tony Nagurski, Jim Glowack and Pat Roche holding down first place positions on the Collegeville team.

60 YEARS AGO

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Blechinger, 709 Eighth Ave., returned from a weekend trip to Little Falls. They visited Mrs. Blechinger’s mother, Mrs. Anna Piekarski, and other relatives.

A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Christensen, 404 Ninth St., weight, 7 pounds. Name chosen, Timothy Lloyd.

A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilcox, Island View Route, weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces.

Dr. Arthur Ojala, Falls dentist, announced that he is moving his office today from the Greengard building to the Border Theatre building. The new quarters, formerly occupied by Dr. D.M. Potek, have been completely remodeled and decorated.

70 YEARS AGO

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carlson were guests of honor at a surprise party Friday afternoon, the occasion being their 10th wedding anniversary.

Miss Shirley Brandenbourger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brandenbourger of Washington, D.C., formerly of this city, received her cap and cape last week at Sibley Hospital in Washington where she is a nurse.

Miss Dorothy Lindeman and Mrs. Arvid Lundin Jr. were hostesses to the “13” Club Tuesday at the Lundin home, 1100 Eighth St. The evening was spent in sewing and later keno was played with prizes going to Miss Eva Lucachick, Miss Syrene Kjellgren, Miss Verna O’Brien and Mrs. LeRoy Lundquist.

Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Erkenbrach have purchased the Harold Bellows property in Jameson Addition and are making their home there. They formerly resided at Eleventh Avenue and Seventh Street.

Compiled by International Falls Public Library

25 YEARS AGO Keith Crandall placed seventh in the state wrestling tournament. The International Falls School Board recently acted on a recommendation by Athletic Director Jim Rolando to hire Jeanne Corrin as assistant volleyball coach. 40 YEARS AGO An open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eskildsen on their 40th wedding anniversary will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. March 18 in Harder’s Bar at Ericsburg. International Falls hockey players Peter Waselovich, Jim Knapp, Craig Dahl and Paul Brown were placed on the Minnesota State High School League’s all-tournament hockey team. Dale J. Neuman, formerly of Portland, Ore., joined the Falls Boise Cascade staff this week as cost accountant in the comptroller department, paper group. 50 YEARS AGO A girl was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Menefee, 7 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces. A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Vance, 6 pounds, 5 ounces. A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Anderson, 7 pounds, 8 ounces. International Falls is well-represented in the hockey ranks at St. John’s University with Tony Nagurski, Jim Glowack and Pat Roche holding down first place positions on the Collegeville team. 60 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Mike Blechinger, 709 Eighth Ave., returned from a weekend trip to Little Falls. They visited Mrs. Blechinger’s mother, Mrs. Anna Piekarski, and other relatives. A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Christensen, 404 Ninth St., weight, 7 pounds. Name chosen, Timothy Lloyd. A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilcox, Island View Route, weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Dr. Arthur Ojala, Falls dentist, announced that he is moving his office today from the Greengard building to the Border Theatre building. The new quarters, formerly occupied by Dr. D.M. Potek, have been completely remodeled and decorated. 70 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carlson were guests of honor at a surprise party Friday afternoon, the occasion being their 10th wedding anniversary. Miss Shirley Brandenbourger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brandenbourger of Washington, D.C., formerly of this city, received her cap and cape last week at Sibley Hospital in Washington where she is a nurse. Miss Dorothy Lindeman and Mrs. Arvid Lundin Jr. were hostesses to the “13” Club Tuesday at the Lundin home, 1100 Eighth St. The evening was spent in sewing and later keno was played with prizes going to Miss Eva Lucachick, Miss Syrene Kjellgren, Miss Verna O’Brien and Mrs. LeRoy Lundquist. Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Erkenbrach have purchased the Harold Bellows property in Jameson Addition and are making their home there. They formerly resided at Eleventh Avenue and Seventh Street. Compiled by International Falls Public Library