Ludell Neilson will celebrate his 85th birthday with a reception 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Pomona Community Center, 219 W. “A” St., Pomona.

Hosts will be his wife, Lois, and their children, Loretta and husband Veryl Peter, Topeka, and Larry Neilson and wife Tracy, Tulsa, Okla.

Mr. Neilson is a retired farmer.

Neilson requests no gifts. Cards would be appreciated and may be sent to Ludell Neilson, P.O. Box 163, Pomona KS 66076.