10 years ago
JUNE 24, 1992
Wheat fields in Marion County have been muddy, but this year's harvest has been looking good, according to reports Tuesday from grain elevators in Marion and Florence.
The Kansas Highway Patrol has announced a new law which takes effect July 1 and prohibits people under 14 from riding in or on portions of vehicles not designed for passengers.
Al Konarik of Oklahoma City, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Konarik of the Pilsen area, has been named top salesman of the year by Perry Morse Seed Company.
A Mickey Mouse theme was used June 20 at a layette shower complimenting Mickey Lundy. The event was held at the home of Margie Lundy in Prairie Village.
Sixty-one members of the family of the late Steve and Ida Sandwell enjoyed a basket dinner June 21 at the Marion County Lake hall. All six sisters and one brother were together for the first time in five years.
John Griffith, son of John and Mary Griffith of Marion, recently returned from a European tour with the Emporia State University a cappella choir.
Michel Soyez, a senior at Marion High School, recently attended the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy in Salina were he earned several awards. He is the son of Brenda and Robert Soyez.
Helen Reznicek, business teacher at Marion High School, attended the Mountain Plains Business Education Association meeting June 19-20 at Colorado Springs, Colo.
According to Chris Sprowls, Marion Athletic Association officer, Marion's community baseball field will benefit this summer from several improvements, in part due to donation of materials and time by volunteers. Martin-Marietta Aggregates of Marion donated 50 tons of rock, which city crews collected and spread along the driveway and parking area of the original ball field. The ball park recently has expanded by six acres to include the new Longhofer Ball Field. Two new diamonds could be in use by next year.
