70 years ago

september 30, 1948

Marion High School Band is desperately in need of new uniforms, and before they can be purchased, there must be $1,400 raised to cover the difference between the funds on hand and the expected cost of the project.

Jim Hett, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hett of near Aulne, took first place in the junior sheep-shearing contest at the State Fair in Hutchinson last week. Jim is a member of Sunshine 4-H Club.

A civic theater for Marion will be organized at a meeting to be held Oct. 7 at the city building. All persons in the community of all ages are invited to attend. The only requirement for membership is an enthusiastic interest.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Good are the parents of a son, Robert Bruce, who arrived on his mother’s birthday, Sept. 25, at the Marion hospital. The Goods have two other sons, Bill and Tommy, who welcome the baby brother.

A new building with all new modern equipment has been added to the Marion business district. It is the Merrill cleaning plant on South Second St.

After school on Sept. 21, a number of youngsters helped Jerry Dieter celebrate his tenth birthday. The following were invited: Gail and Jean Dody, LaVern and Lavina Hoffman, Glenn and Dean Weichold, Vera and Joyce Remmers, William and Sandra Hammer, Larry Dieter, Phyllis Thies, LeNore Wheeler, Jeanette Russell, Carol Krispense, Mayme Swehla, Dean Kelsey and Marion Summerville.