60 years ago

may 12, 1966

A spring storm Wednesday afternoon brought pelting rain and considerable hail in some areas east of Marion and added to farmers’ apprehension over their wheat crop for the year.

Seven boys and seven girls from Marion High School took part in the first annual Marion Jaycees Auto Road-E-O Saturday.

Mary Christensen emerged as winner in the girls’ division with a one-point margin over Frances Hunt. Other entrants were Carol Bowers, Linda Loney, Cathy Palmer, Karen Siebert, and Jackie Thomas.

Dennis Highsmith was winner for the boys. Other entrants were Lynn Applegate, Warren Hart, Mike Jantz, Ladd Siebert, Tom Smith, and Bob Winchester.

A 50-year reunion of the Class of 1916 is planned for 1 p.m. May 29 at Kingfisher Inn at Marion County Lake. Mrs. Glenn Hoover and Mrs. C.A. Pierce are leading the planning committee.

Freddie Nelson is pictured as he helps big brother Jerry hold a 71-pound string of catfish Jerry caught on set lines Saturday night on the Cottonwood River near Marion. The largest fish weighs 30 pounds; the next one, 25; then a 10-pounder; and finally a small 6-pounder that looks like bait compared to the others.

“Tender is the Night” was the theme for this year’s Marion High School junior-senior banquet and prom. It was created throughout in the atmosphere of old Rome.

Mrs. George Nelson, Marion, received $150 at this week’s Cash Days drawing. Other winners were Gladys Queen and John Hass, both of Marion, who received $5 each. Mrs. Wayne Tipton and Mrs. C. Geisbrecht, both of Marion, missed $20 each.