50 years ago
The jolly old gent in the red suit and whiskers will arrive in Marion shortly before 3 p.m. this Saturday. He will go to the City Building to get last minute instructions from his young friends, and to give them each a bag of treats.
Roger Morse, local attorney and County Attorney, was installed Tuesday evening as Master of Centre Lodge 147, AF&AM, succeeding Edward McClain. Lynn Christensen was installed as Senior Warden; Fred Allen, Junior Warden; Earl Kreuter, treasurer; and Claud Ayler, secretary. Edward Stenzel became Senior Deacon and John Olsen, Junior Deacon. Bill Richardson and Rosse Case became Senior and Junior Stewards, respectively, and Earl Magathan was installed as Tyler.
With the announced intention of making less attractive the long, early-morning "wake" session participated in by some 30 to 50 hardy souls each of the past few years, county commissioners this week passed a resolution to reserve 1958 tag numbers one through three for themselves.
Dear Santa Claus — I like you, and I've been a good boy. I like you so much Santa Claus. For Christmas I would like for you to bring me a boat, model airplane, a fort, a little lantern, and a doctor's kit so I can help my daddy. Also I would like some records to play on my record player. I hope you have "Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer." I have been learning the names of your reindeer. My mommie has been helping me. I'll leave some cookies, pop, and candy under our Christmas tree for you on Christmas eve. I love you. Dean Ensey, Marion.
A year ago, three mothers were in St. Luke at the same time when their babies were born. Tuesday evening, the same mothers and their children and husbands were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pasley for dinner and a pleasant evening. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fruechting and daughter, Claire Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Hett and sons, Eddie and Eldon, and Mr. and Mrs. Pasley, son George and their year-old daughter Lynn.
