60 years ago

aug. 9, 1966

Nearly 200 polled hereford breeders and interested spectators participated in a weekend tour that took them to four stops in Marion County. The two-day event extended from Abilene to Hutchinson and Winfield.

Stops were made at the Ezra Bernhardt, Bob Ehrlich, Cecil Medley, and Omer Shields cattle operations in Marion County.

Al Holder, 87, who has been barbering in Marion for more than 70 years, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at his home.

Master Sergeant Lester W. Kaiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kaiser of Lincolnville, retired July 31 after serving more than 22 years in the Air Force. Kaiser; his wife, Clara; and son Lester Jr. are visiting at the home of his parents.

Lowell Ensey completed his second year as director of the summer youth program with a thrilling Midget League championship ballgame Saturday evening won by Hanson’s 66.

Awards were presented to the most valuable player and top batter in each league. Top batting honors went to Steve Behrendt of the Midget League with .800 and Jerry Conyers of the Pee Wee League with .769. Kim Young was the most valuable player, and Billy Newlin was named top batter in the Pee Wee League.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scharenberg of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter, Millcine, to Jerry Lee Siebert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Siebert of Marion. No wedding date has been set.

Marion High School M-Club will sponsor a swimming party and watermelon feed Friday night for all boys going out for high school football this year. Lynn Applegate of the M-Club is inviting the boys to swim from 9 to 11 p.m. The watermelon feed will be in the city park after the swim.