25 years ago
SEPTEMBER 27, 1978
The Elgin House, Marion apartment complex, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Announcement of the recognition was made this week by Congressman Dan Glickman. Other buildings in Marion on the national register include the Marion County Courthouse and Hill School. All three are prime examples of native limestone construction which earned Marion the title of "Stone City" in the 1880s.
Mrs. Bill (Margaret) Pickering was elected chairman of the PRIDE steering committee Monday night at a meeting of that organization. She succeeds Dorothy Varenhorst, who has been chairman for the past three years and led the Marion organization to state recognition and the coveted "Pacemaker City" award.
One of the highlights of this year's Old Settlers' Day parade will be the Midian Shrine Temple's "Legion of Honor" drill team. The colorful drill team is the top such organization in the United States. It has won many trophies during the past and for the last two years has taken the national championship.
A Wichita firm, Great Plains Industries, recently purchased Hillsboro Industries. The new owner produces coolers for tractors, combines, and recreational vehicles as well as fuel transfer pumps.
Glenn Kerbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Kerbs of Tampa, was sworn in Sept. 14 at Topeka to practice law. He graduated from Washburn University School of Law and passed the Kansas Bar Association in July. Kerbs lives in Dodge City where he is assistant county attorney for Ford County.
Tryouts were held Friday for the Centre High School 12-member folk group, "Unknown Singers." Seven girls chosen are Marlene Dvorak, Cindy Bentz, Cerita Konecny Melinda Collett, Debbie Miller, Lynley Gutsch, and Ginger Edmondson. The five male counterparts are Phil Peterson, Mike Rogers, Greg Wyatt, Tom Remy, and Randy Cain. "Nimble Fingers" on guitars are Jane Forsberg, Lori Reznicek, Laurie Svoboda, and Randy Cain on bass guitar.
