25 years ago
JANUARY 31, 1979
A forthcoming book by C.B. Berry, "History of Little River," reveals an interesting facet in the life of General Francis Marion, the legendary "Swamp Fox" for which the town of Marion, Kansas, is named. The book reveals many interesting facts about the man, namesake of many towns in the United States.
Today, as when the Marion Library was founded, volunteers play an important role in the library's development. A seven-member board makes budget decisions, with Riggs selecting all new books. Board members include Mrs. Ray Longhofer, president; Mrs. D.W. Wheeler, vice president; Mrs. R.R. Melton, treasurer; Mrs. Ed Costello, secretary; and regular members Mrs. K.C. Wingerd, Mrs. Gail Merrill, and Kenneth Muse.
Mrs. Richard Stuchlik accompanied her son, Father Dick Stuchlik, and his housekeeper, Doris Brown, to Brownsville, Texas, Saturday by car. They flew out of Brownsville for Mexico City to see Pope John Paul II.
For the third time, a committee reported on their findings in regard to a multi-purpose meeting place for all senior citizens at Marion. The meeting was held following lunch Thursday of the Fellowship Meals at Hilltop Manor. Fellowship Meals has been using a recreation room at Hilltop Manor housing center but that will have to be changed, according to the reports made at Tuesday's meeting. Marion's plans could take care of the Fellowship Meals program, the Over Fifty Club and any other program for the elderly, regardless of whether they are affiliated with an existing group.
Wedding vows were exchanged Dec. 30 by Betsy Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bowers of rural Marion, and Randy Bunnel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bunnel of rural Welda.
Three scouts from Marion participated in a "Rendezvous Camp-out" last Saturday and Sunday at the Harvey County Park. Monte Dalke, Jeff Conyers, and Mike Jordan attended the camp-out. They were accompanied by John Jordan, assistant scoutmaster.
