Lyon County Democrats
The Lyon County Democrats will meet for breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at the Best Western Motel meeting room, 3021 W. U.S. Highway 50. The agenda includes a report about the First District Democratic meeting in Dodge City; an update on the Kansas State Democrat meeting scheduled for March 2 and 3 in Topeka; and information about local elections. For more information, call Jerry Karr at 343-1607.
Card showers
A card shower has been requested by the family of Marie Lupe Aguilar, who will celebrate her 88th birthday. Cards may be sent to 401 Congress St. through Wednesday.
Also, the family of Charles Hopper requests a card shower to celebrate his 90th birthday on Saturday. Dr. Hopper was a family practice physician in Emporia for 35 years before retiring in 1984. Cards may be sent to his home at 1726 Old Manor Road.
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