45 years ago

Oct. 24, 1979

Reuben Rempel and his wife Alice, who live nearly 15 miles northeast of Marion, are subjects of this week’s personality profile.

Mrs. Jack Vogt and daughter Christina are authors of “Searching for Home,” a novel that tells of a handful of hardy children who traveled by train from New York City to the Midwest at the turn of the century.

Golden wedding anniversary celebrations are not common, and 60th anniversaries nearly unheard of. But this week, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Svitak celebrated their diamond anniversary, 75 years of marriage.

Jayson Hanschu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Hanschu of Ramona, won the 13-year-old division of the district Punt, Pass, and Kick competition Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Jayson received a trophy and a Kansas City Chiefs uniform.

A banquet will honor the district winners Saturday. Area competition will be Sunday during the Kansas City-San Diego game.