60 years ago

aug. 5, 1965

A modern new building of tasteful and pleasing design is now under construction for Marion County Farm Bureau on E. Main St. in Marion. The 30-by-50-foot all-steel building will contain an office with waiting room and four inner offices.

It’s the season of big tomatoes, and an even larger tomato was brought into the Record office this week.

Mrs. Martin Rindt of Lincolnville came in with a Tom Boy tomato that measured 15 inches around and weighed 1½ pounds.

Cottonwood Valley Saddle Horse Association will sponsor 12-year-old Melanie Hett as a candidate for Tri-County Fair Rodeo Queen. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hett.

Mrs. Wm. D. Seibel of Marion received $50 at this week’s Cash Days drawing. Also present was Mrs. Orville Hett of Marion, who received $10. Not present and missing out on cash were Enid Foos, Florence, $5; Valerian Tajchman, Ramona, $5; and Maurie Frazier, Marion, $10.

Major G.W. Hill is remodeling his two buildings at the corner of 1st and Main Sts. New windows are being installed, and the entire face will be “lifted.”

The east building will continue to house Chet’s Place, but plans have not been announced for the west room.