35 years ago

december 17, 1975

What gift would be more welcome at Christmas than a hindquarter of Kansas beef? That’s the prize to be given away in Marion Saturday to some lucky adult. The Marion Chamber of Commerce will award the hindquarter of beef at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Doug Cusick, son of Lloyd Cusick of route four, Marion, was awarded a $20 gift certificate in the teenage drawing Saturday afternoon. Betsy Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bowers of route three, Marion, also won a $20 gift certificate.

Dr. and Mrs. E.K. Schroeder entertained their office staff with a Christmas dinner Dec. 12 at Kingfisher’s Inn.

Sharon Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Anderson of Marion, was one of 91 University of Kansas students to be appointed either Watkins-Berger or Summerfield Scholars for 1975-76.

A miscellaneous bridal shower honoring Kathy Kelsey, bride-elect of Mark Rathert, was held Dec. 6 in the fellowship rooms of the Marion Christian Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Costello hosted a dinner party at their home Saturday evening for employees of the Tampa State Bank, bank directors, their husband, and wives.

To Santa: I’m 7 years old. I’m writing this myself. May I have a play gun and a belt to go with it. Love, Diane Bernhardt, RR4, Marion.