25 years ago
MARCH 14, 1979
Soldiers from the Army National Guard bridge platoon stationed at the Council Grove Armory took on the task of removing the old "Creamery Bridge" across Luta Creek during the past weekend. The bridge was damaged beyond reasonable repair several months ago when a farmer's grain truck crashed through the deck. The National Guard performed the task as a public service to the community. In time the city hopes to put a large tube and fill where the bridge was so Commercial Street can be reopened.
More than 1,000 people — city and farm folks alike — sat down last Thursday for conversation, coffee and plenty of hot food at the 14th annual Pancake and Sausage Day at Lynn's Truck and Tractor in Marion.
Marion High School business students taught by Helen Reznicek won many awards at Bethel College on Thursday. They are Peggy Owens, Gena Helmer, Linda Schaffer, Robyn Brooks, Brenda Friesen, Karen Hayes, Tammy Sandwell, Becky Vinduska, Donna Casey, Annette Nienstedt, Rick Richmond and Barry Allen.
Casey Case, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Case Jr. and a senior at Marion High School, has signed a letter of intent to play football at Cowley County Community College.
Kelli Hajek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hajek, celebrated her seventh birthday March 2 by inviting friends to her home after school. After playing games, the group enjoyed a sloppy joe supper with birthday cake and ice cream. Invited guests were Melissa Johnston, Brenda Bina, Denise Meierhoff, Tammy Stenzel, Becky Pirtle, Traci Helmer, Tina Holub, Jennifer Williams, Vicki Hartley and Robin Monroe.
Charles H. Sanderson, Wichita painter of wide recognition, and his wife, Ruth, were in Marion Sunday to hang an exhibit in Farmers and Drovers National Bank. During the afternoon, they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Colburn where a number of Sanderson paintings were shown to a quickly invited group of friends.
