40 years ago

july 2, 1986

Contractors began breaking down an old narrow bridge Thursday on US-56 over the Cottonwood River west of Marion.

By Friday afternoon, a large crane completed the operation, and the trestle lay broken on riverbanks.

Constructed in the 1920s, the concrete-arch bridge had become a local landmark.

Kansas Army National Guard will display equipment Sunday and Monday on the city parking lot north of the Marion police office.

Eastmoor United Methodist Church was the setting June 7 for the wedding of Cheryl Lynn Stoltenberg and Jay William Christensen.

LeRoy Hoffman of Marion grew some bragging-size potatoes in his home garden this year. His grandchildren, Laura and Pat Cupps of Bella Vista, Arkansas, are pictured with six cobbler potatoes that weighed a total of 4¾ pounds.

Burglars broke into three Marion businesses during the night June 24, stealing cash and valuables. The thieves robbed the Kerr-McGee Service Station, Marion Veterinary Clinic, and Van’s Too and Van’s Man.

Sara Mills of Florence was in the first class to complete the Future Astronaut Training Program, receiving her diploma and graduating Friday at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Discovery Center in Hutchinson.

Local gardeners are reporting good crops this year, thanks to a plentiful supply of rain and sunshine.