75 years ago

july 6, 1950

The local post of the American Legion has announced construction will start in the near future on a two-story structure that will be a memorial to soldiers of the two World Wars. It will be constructed of native cut stone on the north side of Main St.

The school board and the Parent Teachers Association have joined in plans to start a full lunch program during the coming school year.

Marion County’s new sanitarian is Dean Duke of Durham, who will start his duties July 10. Duke will replace E.B. Coen, who resigned.

A house that occupied the site has been moved, and work is scheduled to start July 10 on a new gym and vocational agriculture building.

A reminder this week notifies residents that membership in Marion Country Club is still available at $10 per year. Anyone interested is asked to contact C.F. Pantle.

Avon Theatre, Hillsboro, closed except on weekends for some time, has re-opened with shows daily except Monday, according to a Dickinson

Theater management announcement. The Avon is managed in conjunction with the Kaw in Marion under the direction of J.B. Stewart.