50 years ago
JULY 2, 1953
New drivers licenses are now being rapidly dispersed by the county treasurer's office, as all old state licenses expire June 30. In order to get a new license, the old one must be surrendered when making application. If you have lost yours, a duplicate must be secured from the county treasurer before you can apply for a new one. The county treasurer's office is the only place in Marion where licenses can be secured.
This week the Meadowbrook Ice Cream Store changed names — it now is the Peter Pan Ice Cream Store. Same firm, , same products, new name only, according to Mrs. Fred Greenemeyer operator.
The engagement of Miss Carolyn Hoffman, daughter of Richard Hoffman of Kansas City, to A1/c Warren Woerz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Woerz, Marion, is announced. Miss Hoffman is the niece of Mrs. Frank Hollar and has visited here often. A1/c Hollar is with the inspector general's office at Ailbrook AB in Panama.
Scoutmaster Virgil Wiebe took seven scouts over to Black Canyon near Galva Thursday afternoon where they pitched camp and remained until Saturday afternoon. Those who made the trip included Bill Good, Greg Henry, Dennis Navrat, Duane Reed, Earl Winter, Jerry Shirley, and Junior Wiebe.
City employees had a stag party at the Country Club Friday evening in honor of Clarence Baxter who soon is to leave for a new position at Bonner Springs. The group gave him a set of drafting instruments as a going away gift. Those present included Ira Newcomer, Fred Allen, L.W. Van Horne, Fred Knackstedt, Pete Schambron, Junior Bredemeier, Hurshel Raleigh, Ralph Matthews, Harry Mott, Jake Wunsch, Jake Hein, Orl Stage, Reuben Winter, and Gottfrey Beisel.
Mr. and Mrs. Gail Merrill and Carolyn and Patsy Harris will spend the weekend in Canon City, Colo., with Max Merrill who is camped there, attending a KU field school in geology.
