25 years ago

december 21, 1983

The first major winter storm of the season has already left its mark across most of Kansas. In Marion County, the frigid temperatures and snow were accountable for at least five highway accidents and three injuries.

The Ramona State Bank will move to Hillsboro. Approval for the move was granted Monday at the Kansas State Banking Board’s meeting in Topeka. Bob Arnold, president of the bank, said the bank would probably be called Hillsboro State Bank when it is moved.

Myron Frans, a native of Marion, is now associated with the law firm of Miller and Chevalier in Washington, D.C. A May graduate of the University of Kansas Law School, he is the son of Fern Palmer of Marion and the late Charles Frans.

Dear Santa, My name is Ramie. I am 7 now. I have tried to be a good girl this year. For Christmas, I would like a typewriter, some books and records, a care bear, Speak & math, and twirly curl Barbie. My brother Ryan wants a race track, and please bring Chuck a 2+2 tractor. I will leave some cookies and milk for you and Toy Boy. Love, Ramie Bina

Administrators from five area school districts cast a firm vote Thursday to keep the Cottonwood Valley League solvent. Solvency of the CVL came under question two months ago when Berean Academy announced its withdrawal in lieu of membership in the Heart of America League. That action was followed by offers of membership from the Mid-Kansas League to three of the five remaining CVL schools. Talks are expected to continue.