60 years ago

Sept. 23, 1965

Lieutenant Dean Klenda, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klenda of rural Marion, is listed as missing in action by the U.S. Air Force. Mr. and Mrs. Klenda received a telegram Friday notifying them that Dean was missing in action as of Sept. 17. He had been flying F-105 Thunderjet fighter-bombers in the Vietnam war zone since going overseas in June.

Marion’s traditional Rube Band is all set for this year’s Old Settlers Day parade. Nodie Baker has his tuba ready, and the band is expecting to hear from Carl Sheldon. who again will play the trombone.

The band will gather at Bud’s Conoco in full uniform Saturday morning, prepared to play “Show Boy” as members march in the parade. A dozen school bands are expected to join the Rube Band for this year’s traditional event.

Orlen Wohlgemuth, 46, prominent young Ebenfeld area farmer, died Friday of injuries received when his arm became caught in a forage field cutter.

Peter Pan Ice Cream Store at 213 E. Main is advertising four ice cream or sherbet pints for 79 cents, a dozen ice cream sandwiches for 99 cents, and two quarts of soda pop for 49 cents.

That Marion is a genuinely friendly town can be attested to by 700 families who have moved here in recent years and who received a warm and friendly greeting in the form of a “Welcome Basket.” This service to newcomers originated in 1956 as a project of the 20th Century Club.