25 YEARS AGO

The “Ranier Roost,” a brand new residence for the elderly, will be ready for occupancy on Nov. 1.

The Bidstead program moved closer to becoming a reality with the approval of the application of the first prospective bidders, Ken and Lauri Bauman.

 

40 YEARS AGO

There will be a 50th wedding anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vertina at the South International Village Hall, Oct. 22, 1 to 5 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ospahl of Loman were honored on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 8 in Fellowship Hall of Bethany Lutheran Church.

Wayne Axset, Jerry Bjork, Dennis Terry, Dennis Hesby, Gene Stevenson and David George arrived home this morning following basic training at San Diego, Calif.

 

50 YEARS AGO

A boy was born at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green, 6 pounds, 6 ounces.

Pvt. Sam Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Johnson of Loman Route, is attending an 11-week teletype school at Fort Gordon, Ga.

Walter Lindvall, 318 Seventh St., was guest of honor at a birthday party in his home Saturday evening.

A boy was born Oct. 14 at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Amie White, 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Lowell N. Schwankl, Clarence Joseph Tracy and Pamela Susan Walker have been honored for their high performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test given last spring.

 

60 YEARS AGO

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Sheasby, 304 Sixth St., weight, 6 pounds, 8 ounces.

A son was born Tuesday at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Porter, Island View Route, weight, 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Name chosen, Bruce Edward.

Charles J. Erickson, veteran Mando employee who terminated 28 years of service with the company with his retirement Sept. 15, was one of the original members of the guard force established in 1941, just prior to the start of World War II.

Mrs. Pearl Maruk, 503 Eighth St., was honored on her birthday anniversary with a family gathering at her home. All her children and grandchildren were present.

 

70 YEARS AGO

Mel Henry, local agent for Matthews Freight service, has obtained a leave of absence from his duties and plans to go west with his family in an effort to regain his health.

Twin sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Porter (Grayce Larson), 1117 11th Ave.,, today at the Littlefork hospital. The children will be named Joel and James.

Jimmy Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wagner, 303 Eighth St., celebrated his birthday Saturday by entertaining six of his friends at a theater party.

Pete Tomas of Loman underwent an appendectomy at the Northern Minnesota Hospital.

 

Compiled by International Falls Public Library