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The first contribution to the Marion Kiwanis Club fund for rebuilding of the Gnadenau church came in last week, more checks and cash gifts are expected to start coming in quantity within the next few days. The first check was for $100 and was from Mr. and Mrs. James K. Smith of 1232 East 37th, Wichita. When the Smiths heard of the wonderful work the Gnadenau people did for Marion in cleaning up after the 1951 flood and now are faced with their own disaster, the Smiths wanted to contribute to the Kiwanis fund in behalf of the church.
After an absence of four weeks, Leland Weber was able to return to work this week at Riddle Quarries. He had been recovering from second and third degree burns suffered while doing some welding at the quarry. It is thought that a spark from the welder fell into Leland's pocket and with the welding hood on he was not aware his jacket was on fire until the smell of smoke became intense. By the time he was able to get his gloves off and attempt to get his coat off, he was ablaze.
Births announced in this issue included Robert William Exline Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Exline, El Paso, Texas; Karen Louise Christiansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Christiansen, Durham; Kathleen Ann Srajer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.O. Srajer, Garden City; and as yet unnamed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Noone.
Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Wall were hosts for the evening party of the Delta Dek Club at their home Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rose were guests of the club. Potted flowers were given as prizes to Mr. and Mrs. James Criswell for high score, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Yaussi for low score, Mrs. Ben Meier the traveling prize; and also to the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Rose.
Mrs. G.J. Goodsheller asked 10 guests for a coffee at her home Wednesday morning and in turn each of the ten will have a coffee, all in the interest of raising funds for the polio drive, now underway. The following ladies in various neighborhoods over town have been asked by Mrs. Goodsheller to have similar coffees for the same cause: Mrs. George Helmer, Mrs. Roger Morse, Mrs. Rosse B. Case, Miss Julia Campbell, Mrs. Wm. Wygle, Mrs. S.G. Gound, Mrs. Gene Heath, Mrs. Katherine Swan and Mrs. Charles Magee.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Backhus of Tampa celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary Jan. 25 with a card party at their home.
