The local United Fund campaign total continued to soar, now more than $16,000 past the goal of $104,000. Drive chairman Al Hack Sr. and his crew were being cited for their outstanding work that produced the most successful drive in local history.

Three Boy Scouts in the same family received their Eagle awards at the same ceremony. They were twins Norman and Nolan Johannsen and brother Rodney. The twins were age 15, Rodney 16.