25 years ago
Sept. 14, 1977
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Unruh celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a dinner given by their children at the Holiday Manor in McPherson.
Debra Blevins and Mike Brandt exchanged their marriage promises in the garden of the rural New Haven, Ind., home of the bride's parents. Mike is the son of Raymond and Grace Brandt of rural Hillsboro. Debra is the daughter of Calvin and Wilna Blevins of New Haven, Ind.
Layne Reusser, Boys' State member this summer, reported on his experiences to the American Legion Auxiliary at a dinner Saturday. Deb Thurston and Shelly Goertz, Girls' State members, also gave presentations.
An increase of 3.87 mills is necessary to meet the budget for Unified School District 410 for the current fiscal year due to an accounting error. The other budget problem for the school district is a decrease in enrollment of 93 students.
Christy Friesen of Hillsboro has been selected for membership in Garden City Community College's performing vocal group called The Singers.
The county collective booth entered in the state fair competition by the Hillsboro FFA Chapter won reserve champion in state and second place in district. Truman Diener is the FFA sponsor.
Tabor College has installed a new electronic phone system called the Pulse Console. The system simplifies the ever-increasing phone business done by Tabor College each day. It utilizes a push-button control panel rather than a dial system.
