55 years ago

october 29, 1964

Marion police officers have issued several tickets for over parking in the two 30-minute signs on each side of each block between First and Fifth Sts.

These are provided for the convenience of short time downtown shoppers. Free public parking lots are provided in the first block on N. Fifth St.

Popular and attractive Neva Kelsey was crowned football queen Friday during halftime of the Warriors’ win over Centre. Her attendants were Becky Berry and Connie Jost.

Mrs. Don Fruechting entertained Ricky Just, Tim Hett, Eddie and Eldon Hett, Claire Lynn Fruechting, and Terry and Michael Fruechting at a wiener roast Tuesday evening in honor of Kevin Fruechting’s sixth birthday.

Willie’s Dairy Queen will close for the winter Nov. 1st and will re-open again about March 1.

Neva Kelsey will portray Helen Keller in the senior play, “Miracle Worker” to be performed Nov. 20 in the auditorium of Marion City Building. The part of Annie Sullivan will be played by Connie Jost.