35 years ago

october 19, 1977

A front-page story tells that the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Just, 310 South Lincoln, was once the residence of Marion’s most legendary financial wizard—E.M.Donaldson. The house faces west and when the Donaldsons lived there in the 1800s, there were no improvements west to Mud Creek.

Ronald Mueller and Francie Klenda were selected as king and queen Friday night at the Centre homecoming game. Their attendants were Cathy Madden, Donald Mueller, Sharon Costello, Russell Kerbs, Janelle Albrecht, Steve Jirak, Gayla Gutsch, and Jim Costello.

This week’s Personality Profile recognizes Pat Nuss, owner of The Sassy Shop.

Mr. and Mrs. Richarld L. Ronning, Overland Park, announce the engagement of their daughter Lucia Lee to Douglas Lynn Keazer, Peoria Heights, Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Keazer, Marion.

Mayor Peggy Blackman is pictured as she presents a 25-year diamond studded service pin to Bud Pierce. Pierce, who has been finance commissioner for 12 years, also served as a member of the Marion Fire Department.

Jayson Hanschu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Hanschu of Ramona, won first in the 11-year-old division punt, pass, and kick competition last Sunday, moved on to zone competition this weekend, and again finished first. He now will compete for district honors Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.