Merlin and Katie Nichols [Click to enlarge]

The family of Merlin and Katie Nichols is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of the couples 65th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 3, 1941 in Colby, Kan. The open house will be Sept. 2, at the Culbertson fairgrounds in Culbertson from 4-9 p.m. Cards of congratulations can reach the couple at Rt 3 Culbertson, NE 69024.