60 years ago

march 28, 1963

Jacob Meier, owner of Meier Shoe Clinic, has announced plans for a 30th anniversary celebration at his shoe store. He handles Red Wing, City Club, Dr. Scholl’s, and other popular brands. He also has his own shoe repair facilities.

Four juniors at Marion High School have been chosen to attend American Legion Girls and Boys State in June on the University of Kansas campus. They are Doug Bass, Judy Broadstreet, Donna Hanschu, and Max Jackson.

Another new business opened in Marion recently when Mrs. Virgil Weber started Anita’s Beauty Salon. The beauty shop is in a remodeled part of the Weber home at 115 S. Freeborn St.

Jim Bredemeier was guest of honor Tuesday afternoon at a sixth birthday party at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bredemeier. Guests were neighborhood boys Allan Richmond; Scott, Jerry, and Terry Conyers; Greg Carlson; and Ricky Richmond, and Jim’s brothers, Don and Mike.

The new welfare offices on the S. 3rd St. side of Courthouse Square will be open for public inspection this Sunday.

Gound Motor Co. advertises a brand new, two-door Falcon, the all-time economy champ, with all standard factory equipment and heater for $1.797.