30 years ago

nov. 1, 1995

The Christmas decorating committee of Marion Chamber of Commerce is again offering clear lights for holiday decorating by businesses and residences in Marion. Those interested are being asked to contact the chamber office as soon as possible.

The third annual Turkey Daze celebration will be Nov. 11 in downtown Marion.

Pastor Wes Just will be honored with a reception Sunday at Whitewater Center Church. He is retiring after being pastor for the past 30 years at the non-denominational community church six miles west of Burns.

Florence Middle School students who maintain good grades and good citizenship are eligible for weekly incentive awards. Recent winners include Josh Bryant, Sarah Goodin, Jenny Lundgren, Steven Janzen, and Heather Tajchman.

Santa Fe Trail historian John Dick used a megaphone to communicate with 80 or more participants who visited trail sites Oct. 22. Deep swales left by thousands of wagons are visible in portions of Marion County.

The local Cottonwood Crossing Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will sponsor several events this June as part of the 175th anniversary of the trail’s founding.

Surviving charter members, former members, former ministers, and friends are expected to join the congregation of First Mennonite Church of Burns in commemorating 50 years of service to the community Sunday.

Oliver Good, Dalton Freeman, and Jim Helmer are pictured as they accompany the eighth-grade chorus as they sing “St. Louis Blues” during the Florence Middle School fall music program Friday.