10 YEARS AGO
Falls High School seventh-grader Joe Veeder received top prize recently for his essay entitled “How We Should Honor America's Veterans.” He participated in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2948 Youth Essay Contest.
Earl Wicklund, International Falls, won $5,000 playing the Lottery’s Happy Go Lucky scratch game.

25 YEARS AGO
Doug and Kathi Hilfer announce the arrival of their daughter, Raija Michelle, 9 pounds, 6 ounces, 22 inches long, born today at Falls Memorial Hospital.
The South International Falls City Council Thursday tied up loose ends at its final meeting of 1984, which also marked the end of councilor Phil Olson’s 18-year career on the council. Olson decided to retire from the council and did not seek reelection.

40 YEARS AGO
Park Grocery — Christmas food savings — Armour Star canned ham, 5-pound tin for $5.59; large crisp head lettuce, two for 39 cents; ground beef, 65 cents a pound; pork chops, 79 cents a pound; stuffed pork chops, 85 cents a pound; lutefisk, 45 cents a pound.
An absentee post nuptial shower in honor of Mrs. William Bernard, the former Sherriel Taylor, was held recently in the International State Bank community room.
Participants in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday School Service at 6 p.m. Sunday are Connie Nelson, Steve Jones, Rodney Marquardt, Fred Pihulak and Bradley Hopke.
Marine Pfc. Michael W. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Williams of 622 12th Ave., graduated from the Basic Supply Fundamentals Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

50 YEARS AGO
Despite a 20-point performance by sophomore forward Tony Lynch, the Falls Bronco basketball team dropped a 59-49 decision to a small but speedy Biwabik team at Aurora.
John Koranda celebrated his 34th birthday today enjoying his usual birthday dinner, thanks to his mother-in-law, Mrs. Einar Wangerud of Baudette, and his daughter, Kathie. His wife is confined to LaVerendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, after giving birth to Deanna Claire.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Adee at Falls Memorial hospital today were twin sons, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, Kevin Lane; 5 pounds, 10 ounces, Kim Allen.
A daughter was born today at Falls Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Rogers, 803 Eighth St., 6 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces, Nancy Kay.

60 YEARS AGO
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Ficke of International Falls today at the Littlefork Hospital.
A crew of men under the supervision of Ed Jameson Sr., Rainy Lake Route, is busy this week putting up ice for summer resorts on Rainy Lake.
Mrs. Gertie Smrstik, Point O’ Pines, has departed for Chicago to spend the winter with her daughter, Delphine.
First floor employees of the Koochiching County Courthouse this morning enjoyed a Christmas party in the courthouse “coffee room.” V.E. Crabtree, county engineer, was voted in as Santa Claus and distributed the presents. Cake and coffee were served.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kalstad entertained members of Falls High faculty at an open house Yule party Sunday in their home. Wives and husbands of members also were guests.