45 years ago

sept. 17, 1980

The City of Marion was found to be responsible in small claims division of Marion County District Court for upkeep and maintenance of its electric lines and liable for damages caused by lack of proper maintenance to wires and their surroundings. Plaintiffs had experienced power surges in the past year that caused damage to house appliances, which burned out from increased power.

Announcement was made this week by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Post that they have sold Kingfisher Inn at Marion County Park and Lake to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sprowls of Wichita, who will take over operation of the popular restaurant Nov. 1.

Mary Jeffrey thinks her tiny tomato, about the size of a small marble, should win an award for the smallest vegetable in this year’s Produce Derby. She lays no claim to special variety, unique fertilizer, or custom care. “It just grew that way,” she said.

A thunderstorm that crossed the county Monday evening caused extensive damage to property in Aulne. Violent winds overturned a trailer house two blocks north of Main St. in the unincorporated town. The owners, Kevin and Lori Fruechting, were not in the trailer when it overturned. Lori had left moments before the storm hit its peak.

Aulne Grain reported that high winds tore a tin roof from its salt building, and many residents complained of scattered tree limbs.