Looking Back at March 30

Airman James A. Holbrook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Holbrook of South International Falls, has graduated from Air Force Basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

40 YEARS AGO

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Smart were honored at a 25th wedding anniversary open house recently at the Birchdale Church

H.E. (Chick) Sandstrom, manager and co-owner of Anderson Furniture Store here, has been elected to the six-member board of directors of the International State Bank.

50 YEARS AGO

Chris Verlenich, manager of Stevenson’s, was back at her duties Monday following a three-week absence during which she had undergone surgery in a Duluth hospital. “What started out as a vacation turned into hospitalization,” Chris added.

John Hammond just received word from his board of directors to increase his loans to deserving and secured customers up to $2,000. By doing this, John, who manages Standard Loan and Thrift at 231 Fourth Ave., states that he can give better and complete service.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Snyder, 6 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces.

A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Tveit, 6 pounds, 6 ounces.

60 YEARS AGO

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, 400 10th St., weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces.

A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lindberg, 1017 14th St., weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces.

Mrs. Raymond Bruyere, 503 Eighth St., was guest of honor at a handkerchief party Friday night at the home of Mrs. Pearl Maruk, who lives in another apartment at the same address. Mrs. Bruyere is leaving Monday for Crookston, where her husband has taken a position.

Wenberg’s Transfer left today for Virginia with the household furniture of Mrs. Sam Solomon.

70 YEARS AGO

Ruth Eidsburg, Falls High School senior, was awarded a $50 scholarship to the University of Minnesota beauty school. Ruth had the highest marks for students who wished to enter such a profession.

Robert Sether, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Sether of Seventh Avenue, was host to nine little boys and girls at a party honoring his fifth birthday Tuesday afternoon. Among the guests were Robert’s cousins, Ruth and Carol Jean Nygren, who have recently returned from Seattle.

The Red and White store has moved to a new location across the street into the building formerly occupied by Olga’s Tavern. Joe Oster, Proprietor.

Dean Gilchrist, in his first bid for public office, is seeking election to the post of alderman-at-large. Twenty-eight years old, he is employed as a salesman for Erickson Hardware.

Compiled by International Falls Public Library

25 YEARS AGO DeAnna Lee, Shelly Leen and Virginia Werner, all of International Falls, and Betty Shuman of Birchdale, are among the 142 participants currently student teaching through a supervised 10-week program through the professional education department of Bemidji State University. Airman James A. Holbrook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Holbrook of South International Falls, has graduated from Air Force Basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. 40 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Myron Smart were honored at a 25th wedding anniversary open house recently at the Birchdale Church H.E. (Chick) Sandstrom, manager and co-owner of Anderson Furniture Store here, has been elected to the six-member board of directors of the International State Bank. 50 YEARS AGO Chris Verlenich, manager of Stevenson’s, was back at her duties Monday following a three-week absence during which she had undergone surgery in a Duluth hospital. “What started out as a vacation turned into hospitalization,” Chris added. John Hammond just received word from his board of directors to increase his loans to deserving and secured customers up to $2,000. By doing this, John, who manages Standard Loan and Thrift at 231 Fourth Ave., states that he can give better and complete service. A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Snyder, 6 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces. A boy was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Tveit, 6 pounds, 6 ounces. 60 YEARS AGO A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, 400 10th St., weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces. A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lindberg, 1017 14th St., weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Mrs. Raymond Bruyere, 503 Eighth St., was guest of honor at a handkerchief party Friday night at the home of Mrs. Pearl Maruk, who lives in another apartment at the same address. Mrs. Bruyere is leaving Monday for Crookston, where her husband has taken a position. Wenberg’s Transfer left today for Virginia with the household furniture of Mrs. Sam Solomon. 70 YEARS AGO Ruth Eidsburg, Falls High School senior, was awarded a $50 scholarship to the University of Minnesota beauty school. Ruth had the highest marks for students who wished to enter such a profession. Robert Sether, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Sether of Seventh Avenue, was host to nine little boys and girls at a party honoring his fifth birthday Tuesday afternoon. Among the guests were Robert’s cousins, Ruth and Carol Jean Nygren, who have recently returned from Seattle. The Red and White store has moved to a new location across the street into the building formerly occupied by Olga’s Tavern. Joe Oster, Proprietor. Dean Gilchrist, in his first bid for public office, is seeking election to the post of alderman-at-large. Twenty-eight years old, he is employed as a salesman for Erickson Hardware. Compiled by International Falls Public Library