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To date, 43 farmers who are veterans have applied for admission to a vocational agriculture class set up according to Veteran's Administration standards. It is expected the classes will be underway by March 1.
H.G. McDaris, owner of the McDaris Implement Company, announces this week that he has been awarded the Oldsmobile dealership for Marion County. A new 1948 Olds sedan has been placed on display at their showroom on the corner of Walnut and Santa Fe streets. The firm name will be changed to McDaris Motor and Machinery, Inc., and will continue to handle Massey-Harris farm machinery, parts and service. A modern new building is planned on the hill this spring to house expanded business.
Paul Thelfall, chief photographer of the Wichita Beacon, will be the featured speaker Tuesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce Valentine party in the basement of the city building.
Ten second grade girls, all members of Brownie Troop No. 5 visited the newspaper office Monday afternoon. Those who enjoyed the visit were Marilyn Dixon, Molly Brodhead, Darlene Oblander, Carol Frances Hollar, Carol Ann Perriman, Gaila Marie Jost, Joan Johnson, Susan Thiel, Jeannie Harris, Wanda Johnson and their leader, Mrs. Wayne Johnson.
On display in the windows of Hungerford Confectionery are samples of toys manufactured by Ray Kelsey in his home workshop. There are dump trucks and boats, trains and cars, all made of wood and brightly painted. Kelsey, who is kept at home a good deal due to the illness of Mrs. Kelsey, has turned his spare time into the interesting business of making toys.
According to an ordinance published in this issue, the salary of the Marion City Clerk is being raised to $120 per month and that of the City Marshal to $140 per month.
