Backhus anniversary is celebrated
Paul and Edna Backhus of Tampa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 26 at a social and dinner for family and friends.
Hosts for the event were their children and spouses, Brad and Kathy Backhus of Tampa and Bev and Tom Reid of Marion, and their grandchildren Jennifer and Michael Jay of Hillsboro and Jason Backhus of Tampa.
Entertainment was by Bob and the Boys of Hillsboro and a video created by Sara Houdyshell.
Paul Backhus and the former Edna Rhode were married Jan. 25, 1953, in Tampa. They lived in McPherson for a short time before moving to Tampa where they have owned and operated Backhus Drilling since 1955. Edna worked at the Marion County ASCS office for 13 years and has been working at Tampa State Bank since. 1975.
