70 years ago

February 24, 1949

Marion’s beautiful trees, a prize asset in any city, are getting a shot in the arm this week, with war declared against tree-destroying insects of all kinds. Tree banding service is available now at a nominal cost and a spraying program is contemplated for spring.

Announcement is made this week by airport manager, Virgil Hoopes, that arrangements have been made to keep the north-south strip at the airport lighted for the accommodation of evening and night flyers.

Mrs. Charles Davis will present the following dance students in a short program at Coterie Club next Monday evening: Kay Navrat, Billy Herbert, Karen Shull, Vickie Black, and Margie Bernhardt.

The cake walk and bingo games scheduled for the evening of Feb. 24 at Brown School, have been postponed until a later date because of bad roads.

The operetta “Cinderella” will be presented by the children of Bown-Corby school Friday evening, March 11, in the high school auditorium. The little actors are working hard on their production, according to Miss Maude Thompson, and expect to put on a cute show.