25 years ago

december 16, 1992

Jost Construction crews have encased the façade of the growing Marion Pharmacy with a plastic barrier as they continue renovation and expansion of the store in downtown Marion. The front is being architecturally redesigned to present an attractive appearance. Owner Marlin Buchholz said the store would remain open during construction

The final drawing in this year’s Christmas season retail sales promotion sponsored by the Marion Chamber of Commerce will be held Sunday. Marlene Schwind of Hillsboro won the $50 gift certificate on Dec. 6. Steffanie Smith of Marion won the $75 certificate this past Sunday.

Marion High School winter sports cheerleaders are Angela Markley, Amanda May, Amy Christensen, Shannon Tajchman, and Renee Goodin.

Marion Kiwanis Club members Bud Hannaford, Greg Bowers, and Gerry Harris are pictured as they wash dishes during Saturday’s annual pancake feed. Kiwanians worked from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. preparing hundreds of pancakes and sausage links. More than $500 was raised for Kiwanis programs.

Kelly Lord, a senior at Marion High School, has been selected as student of the month by the faculty. She is the daughter of Linda and Gerry Harris of Marion.