55 years ago

april 15, 1965

Making its first public appearance at the union Good Friday services will be the unique “Bell Choir” of the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Members of the choir are Shelley Batt, Shirley Helmer, Diana Franklin, Gary Wiens, Janice Jantz, Terry Plenert, Bryce Ollenberger, Anita Hett, Brenda Helmer, and Pamela Slusser.

The bells were given to the church by Edward Good in memory of his mother, Mrs. J.E. Good.

Sharon Loewen, Hillsboro 8th grader, took first in the county Spelling Bee Thursday. Second place winner was Nancy Smith of Lincolnville. Bryce Ollenberger, Marion was third.

Marion High School’s four-man golf team, coached by Chuck Norris, took first place Saturday at the Kingman invitational. The team is composed of George Jackson, Mike Wood, Jim Magee, and Neil Colle. Jackson was medalist with a 4-under-par 68.

Easter specials at Al & Dan’s Food Market include boneless, fully cooked Cudahy Bar-S or Swift’s Premium Hostess Ham, your choice, lb. 79c; and Fanestil, fully-cooked smoked ham, 10 to 12 pound average, whole ham, lb. 47c, shank half, lb 45c.