30 Years ago

Nov. 22, 1995

Almost 400 steaks were provided to area farmers and ranchers at the annual Marion Chamber of Commerce farm / city steak fry. Marion High School Swing Singers performed, and Doug Sharp gave a program on managing farms in Saudi Arabia.

Casey’s General Stores of Ankeny, Iowa, has asked permission from Kansas Department of Transportation and the City of Marion to construct a store on the northwest corner of Main and Freeborn Sts. in Marion.

Robert B. “Bob” Gayle Sr. has retired from his job as maintenance supervisor for the city of Florence. His last day was Nov. 14.

A miscellaneous bridal shower Nov. 19 at Our Savior Lutheran Church complimented Sherry Lange, who will be married Jan. 6. Hostesses were Marcia Bolte, Kathy Goodin, Jane Gooding, and Sharon Kelsey.

Five Marion High School students have been named to the All-District VI choir and one to the District VI band. Named to the choir were Courtney Goering, Jenny Groening, Andy Methvin, Joey Smallwood, and Josh Wildin. Austin Gilbert will perform with the trumpet section of the band.

Main St. in Marion was closed for several days this past week so crews could improve a railroad crossing east of Marion Die and Fixture. The crossing had been full of bumps and dips but is now much smoother and easier on vehicles.

Among those from this area granted scholarships at Wichita State University are Katrina Hancock and Scott Wituk of Marion and Nicholas Bissett and Anthony Fulton of Peabody.