The children of Joe and Arlene (Makovec) Evans request a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 24.

Marion native Arlene Makovec moved to Chase County as a young girl, and the couple met after graduating from different high schools. They were married Aug. 24, 1957, at St. Anthony’s Church in Strong City.

Joe, a retired Army veteran, operated Joe’s Upholstery for more than 40 years. Arlene was a homemaker.

The couple’s children are Debby Baker of Salina, and Cindy Cooper and Eddie Joe Evans, both of Cottonwood Falls.

Cards may be sent to 325 Cherry St., Cottonwood Falls KS 66845.