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JUNE 10, 1954

The crucifix, carved by a Jew in a North Korean prison camp in memory of Chaplain Emil Kapaun, was presented to St. John Nepomucene Church, Pilsen, Sunday in appropriate ceremony. The crucifix was completed after Father Kapaun's death. It was mainly the work of a Jew, Major Gerald Fink, but he was helped in the carving by men of all faiths, who wanted to honor their chaplain, who had ministered to their needs, cheered them, stole food for them, and died for them. Among those attending the event were Bishop Mark K. Carroll, several military personnel and some of Father Kapaun's service mates during the dark days of Korean imprisonment.

Martin Riffel, well-known farmer who lives on the George Hauser farm in the Wren neighborhood, suffered severe injury last Thursday afternoon when he fell from a hay stack. The fall broke the spinal column at the neck and Mr. Riffel was completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. He was rushed by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital, Wichita. He was in an extremely critical condition, but seems to be slightly better the past day or two.

Mary Sue Reh, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Abe Reh, entertained 15 school friends at her home Saturday afternoon in celebration of her 10th birthday. Those present included Deanna Klenda, Deanna Kimball, Sandra Jackson, Donna Newsom, Faith Kelsey, Charlotte Langley, Mary Melton, Janet Stiller, Judy Broadstreet, Karen Schroeder, Marcia McCartney, Claudia Cavendar, Connie Fisher, Carl Kline, Janet Whitlock and Georgia Helmer.

Dr. and Mrs. Earl Wood and three children, Elmdale, have moved to Marion. Dr. Wood has taken over the veterinary practice of Dr. A.L. Havlik and they are living in the Havlik residence west of town. Dr. and Mrs. Havlik expect to take a vacation before he begins work for the state.

Mrs. L.L. Hadsell and Mrs. Roger Morse returned Wednesday evening after attending the quadrennial session of the National Council of Presbyterian Women at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.

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