MEMORIES: 60 years ago
"Plenty of wheat, but not enough cars," is the clarion note sounded generally by grain elevator operators over the county as the harvest which was resumed late last week has now reached its peak.
Joseph Swan, Marion fire chief for the past 41 years, will be given a royal farewell and Fred Knackstedt will be inaugurated as the new chief at special ceremonies honoring the Marion Fire Department next Tuesday. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce at the Marion Country Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rotz Florence, announce the opening of their new furniture store in Marion this Saturday, July 10. Eddie Klose, Marion, has been employed and will work with them in their new store. They also own and operate a furniture store and mortuary in Florence.
Mrs. Edward Good was hostess at a party last week to celebrate the birthdays of her sons, Bill, seven, and Tommy, four. Games were played and birthday cake, ice cream and pink popcorn balls were served. Guests were Colleen Allen, Carolyn Merrill, Janet Stiller, Sylvia Herbert, Mary Sue Reh, James and Robert Melton, Dickie Wayne Varenhorst, Dickie Seifert, Jan Hayen, Jimmie Orvia, Keith Conyers,, Greg Henry, Jimmie and John Christensen. Miss Ruth Keller helped with the serving.
Laura Jane Bredemeier and Don Fruechting will represent Marion County at the third annual state 4-H Club health camp July 21-24 at Rock Springs Ranch.
The lovely, blooming gladioli and phlox in the garden near the Mud Creek bridge, under the supervision of Wm. Schroeder, is one of the beauty spots in Marion.
