Western humorist to present program at library
A western humor program will be presented at 7 p.m. March 23 at the Marion City Library.
Ronnie Averyt will present the program, "Don't Squat with your Spurs On." He will speak on the wit and wisdom of the cowboys in the American West from the days of the cattle drives to today's ranchers.
The cowboys of the west always rode with a gun, 10-gallon hat, and a sense of humor, according to legend.
Averyt is a Kansas Humanities Council speaker who retired after teaching 40 years at Ottawa University.
As a historian, he has researched and taught the history of the Civil War and the American West. The history of American humor continues to be one of his favorite areas of research.
The public is invited to attend this humorous and fun program. For more information call the library at 382-2442.
