50 years ago

june 16, 1976

Marion’s entry won first prize of $500 Saturday at the Bicentennial Fair at Midstate Mall in Salina.

It was a mural-type display depicting stone buildings and typical Marion scenes — including a view down Main St. It also contained a large replica of the Marion seal, “Best Place I’ve Seen.”

The 32-foot by 8-foot display was painted by Mr. and Mrs. Les Byer on corrugated board donated by Love Box Co. of Wichita.

In spite of strong winds, crashing whitecaps, and a scorching sun, the fifth annual Marion Lake Fishing Derby was a success. The event was sponsored by Marion Lake Association and participating Marion and Hillsboro merchants.

City of Marion workers have been busy installing lights alongside a hard surfaced runway at Marion Municipal Airport.

Eugene Just and son, Rick, 17, are pictured shearing sheep for a neighbor who brought them to the Just farm half a mile south of Aulne. Just is a three-time winner in sheep shearing at Kansas State Fair at Hutchinson.

This issue contains a number of stories concerning Aulne and surrounding area. A personality profile features 89-year-old John Hett, telling stories of the past and his family.

Earl L. Kreuter, retired Marion banker and former city commissioner, died Monday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka.

Carol Colburn and Jeannie Koslowsky are pictured visiting with Brownies at the Girl Scouts’ annual day camp this week at Marion County Lake.