BARKER

Mel and Marilyn Barker are celebrating their 40 anniversary. Melvin and Marilyn (Tarvin) were united in marriage in the First Christian Church, in Erie, Kan., June 1, 1968. They will celebrate with their children; Mark and family of Ankeny, Iowa, Paul and family, Peculiar, Mo., and Ruthanne and husband Mike, Roland Park, Kan. They are also going on a mission trip to Lawton, Okla.