35 years ago

march 4, 1976

The drive for investors to purchase bonds for the renovation of the old Elgin Hotel into an attractive 23-unit apartment complex has fallen short. Anyone interested in the preservation of the landmark or making an income tax free investment should contact a committee member by Wednesday.

Lucille Britain, Marion City Clerk, was one of 130 municipal officials attending the 26th annual clerks and finance officers school at the University of Kansas from Feb. 18 through 20.

William R. Novak of Lost Springs announced this week that he would be a candidate for the Republican nomination to the Kansas House of Representatives from the 70th District.

Four charter members of Friendly EHU and one member for 40 years attended the unit’s 50-year celebration Sunday afternoon in Lincolnville. The honored guests were Mrs. May Kaiser, Mrs. Emma Lietz, Mrs. Randal Pritz, Mrs. Martin Shields, and Mrs. Gus Nelson.

The John D. Hett family hosted a luau March 1 in celebration of the 89th birthday of the family patriarch, John Hett.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Robertson and Tami hosted a buffet at their home Sunday evening honoring the MHS basketball team. Players attending were Randy Robertson, Brad Heerey, Tim Zerger, Doug Druse, Jim Steele, Pat Kelly, Gary Hett, David Blanding, Rod Richmond, Bret O’Dell and Van Kerns. Also present were coaches Marion Ogden and Leonard White and their spouses.