25 years ago
SEPTEMBER 26, 1979
Dedication ceremonies for Marion's flood control project will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday during Old Settlers' Day. Railroads moved track and built new bridges, contractors moved thousands of tons of dirt, new roads were built, the city committed hundreds of thousands of dollars, and federal government, millions. Finally, all parties to the planning and construction of the flood control project will gather during Old Settlers' Day for the dedication, a project that will give the city a bright, dry future.
Homecoming Queen candidates are Julie Hett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hett; Carla Jost, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jost; and Theresa Kroupa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kroupa. One of the girls will be crowned during half time ceremonies Friday — when Marion hosts CVL opponent Herington.
Cub Scout Troop 102 spent the weekend camping at the Bea Magathan farm north of Marion. The troop hiked to the Charles Kjellin farm Saturday afternoon and continued work on badges, culminating in a project Sunday afternoon at the Magathan farm of controlling soil erosion. Badges earned during the summer were received by the following Cubs: Myles Zeller, Danny Annis, Chris Meierhoff, Tim Jordan, Roger Hudlin, and Mike Jordan.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Richmond of Marion announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Leona, to Ronald Hajek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hajek of Lost Springs. The wedding will be an event of Nov. 10 at St. Mark Catholic Church.
Glen "Shorty" Conyers retired Friday after 30 years service as letter carrier for the City of Marion.
One of Ernest Hett's wheat sculptures was shown in the October issue of "Decorating and Crafts Ideas" magazine. A rural Marion farmer and metal sculptor, Hett has received statewide and national recognition for his metallic renderings of wheat, farm scenes, trees, sunsets, sunflowers and other Kansas themes.
