25 years ago

december 15, 1993

St. Luke Hospital officials have confirmed that Jeff Henry, M.D., has verbally committed to join St. Luke Medical Clinic in July.

Verona (Phelan) Mullikin is the subject of this week’s article by Amy Smith of “A Person Who Made a Difference.” A former teacher, Mullikin has led a multi-talented life.

Allison Ford has been selected as student of the month by the Marion High School faculty. A senior, she is the daughter of Joyce Ford of Marion.

Father Richard Stuchlik will celebrate his 25th anniversary as a Catholic priest with a Mass Dec. 26 at Holy Family Parish in Pilsen. Father Stuchlik was ordained Dec. 20, 1968, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Funeral services for Maude Thompson, 95, for many years a teacher in the Marion school system, will be held Thursday at Marion Christian Church.

Marion High School varsity Scholars’ Bowl team of Mark Engler, LeAnn Hiebert, David Rowe, and Hannah Bennett posted a perfect 10-0 record Saturday, winning the Junction City tournament. A total of 35 Class 1A-4A schools competed.

Juliet Tarantino received a first dollar of profit plaque from Marion Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Dick Varenhorst and Sally Hannaford. Tarantino operates Nadine’s Nursery in the Mini-Mall where she sells handmade clothing for children.