25 years ago

february 13, 1991

Former mayor Peggy Blackman has been hired as community planner by Marion City Commission.

Mennonite Disaster Relief volunteers were busy this week clearing away the huge amount of trash and rubble at Marion Motor Center where fire destroyed the agency offices, showroom, and shop during early morning hours Feb. 3

Candidates for the 1991 Marion Queen of Courts are Julie Harbison, Sara Mills, and Melanie Kraus. Escorts are Sheldon Bina, Eric Kannady, and Justin Grimmett. Ceremonies will take place Friday at halftime of the Marion-Herington boys’ basketball game.

Marion Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Dick Varenhorst and Rosse Case are pictured presenting Linda LeShure with a first dollar of profit for her new business, Ceramic Legends by Linda, at 201 E. Main. Ambassadors Martin Tice and Violet Richmond are pictured as they welcome Phyllis and Mike Kerns, owners of Dos Chilitos Mexican restaurant, with their first dollar of profit.

Laura Lee Baldwin has been selected as “Teacher of the Year” at Oakridge Elementary School in Sepulpa, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of John and Jeanette Rupp of Wichita and granddaughter of Faye Russell of Marion.