25 YEARS AGO

Cheryl Adams and Dave Coenen, both of Westminster, Colo., proudly announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Cheryl is the daughter of Jerry and Jean Adams of International Falls.

The top pledge-gatherers for the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School’s marathon were Ryan Hilfer, Matthew Stegmeier, Erika Bjorum, Joey Paulbeck, Beth Lucca, Nicole Nordlund, Jason Borden, Chris Schwiderski, Amy Adams, Jenny Waller, Jennifer Matthews and Joe Cowlishaw.

 

40 YEARS AGO

Bronco football players playing their last game Friday when the Broncos entertain the Golden Bears from Eveleth are Rick Wolk, Kerry Meyers, Rick McBride, John Holler, Jeff Mongrain, Brad Mongrain, Dave Dault, Bob Wood, Tim McBride, Paul Kruse, Scott Russell, Jim Lundquist, Greg Magner and Ron Gilbertson.

The Rainy River State Intramural Flag Football League crowned its winner when the Trojans defeated Molson Canadians 14-7 and then David and Goliath 25-6 to take the championship. Trojan members are John Murray, Barry Olson, Mike Anderson, Chris Raboin, Charlie Kocinski, Neil Bruce, Kurt Kerry and Mike Koranda.

New officers of the Ray Happy Workers are: Mary Pearson, president; Kathy Sundin, vice president; Peggy Otto, secretary; Colleen Friberg, treasurer; Lori Hay, reporter; and Faith Meyers, sergeant at arms.

 

50 YEARS AGO

All friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dougherty, Littlefork, are extended an invitation to attend a reception in their honor at the Bud Spears’ residence, 1527 Second Ave. E., South International Falls, on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. The open house is in honor of the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary.

Cheerleaders for the 9-year-olds recreational football team, The Eighth Streeters, are Margaret LeDuc, 7, Sandra Anderson, 8, Linda Bergstedt, 7, Martha Enzmann, 9, and Nancy Enzmann, 8.

Falls High School class secretaries are : Bunny Del Pup, senior; Judy Hegg, junior; and Laurie Tone, sophomore

New officers of the Border City Kiwanis Club are: John Hammond, president; Herb Schlenker, vice president; Rev. Fr. Richard Hewetson, secretary; and George Hnatiuk, treasurer.

 

60 YEARS AGO

Miss Betty Franklin and Mrs. Ethel McConnell entertained the officers club of the Degree of Honor Lodge at a Halloween party at the home of Miss Franklin. Each guest attended in costume and Mrs. Gary Vold was awarded first prize for best costume.

A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bahr, South International Falls, weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

A son was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rahier, weight, 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pettis, Liberty Addition, were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary at Ukrainian Hall with a dinner party and dance.

 

70 YEARS AGO

A daughter was born today to Mr. and Mrs. William Shepherd of Holler at their home.

Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Waldbillig (Marjorie Brown), Loman Route, announce the birth of a son today at the Northern Minnesota Hospital.  David Leo are the names chosen for their son.

Don Van Nest of the engineering department, M and O paper company, received his call to report to the U.S. Naval Reserve.

A tea for the P.T.A. was given by girls of Falls High School home economics department. Virginia Sathrum, Laura Sweeney, Merle Solomon and Joan Preece from Elsie Hensel’s home economics class; and Helen Christie and Dorothy Larsen from Miss Helen Malvey’s class served the tea.

 

Compiled by International Falls Public Library