25 years ago
OCTOBER 4, 1978
Happy birthday to the "Old Thing" took precedence over work one afternoon this week. All but two members were present to mark the beginning of another volume in the long life of your favorite newspaper. Pictured enjoyed cake and ice cream in celebration of the event are Pam Vinduska, Monty Avery, Zeffie Marler, Mel Honeyfield, Bev Jirak, Bill Meyer, Bill Hoch, Joan Meyer, Virginia Wray, and Dave Colburn.
More than 8,000 people basked in the balmy, 75-degree warmth of the sun Saturday and enjoyed the sights, sounds, and smells of the 67th annual Old Settlers' Day parade in Marion. The first place float in the adult category was sponsored by the PRIDE steering company. It outlined in simple, colorful style the basics of the PRIDE program in Marion.
Dorothy Varenhorst has been selected by the Marion Business and Professional Women's Club as the outstanding "Woman of the Year," based on her achievements and contributions to the Marion community.
Bennie Holtsclaw, Chase County farmer, recently was selected as a featured performer at the annual "Hill and Hollow" music festival Sept. 22, 23, and 24 at Powell, Mo. Other featured entertainers at the festival were Lester Flatt and the Nashville Brass and the Florida Boys Gospel Quartet.
Brook Beaston, a 1976 graduate of Marion High School, is gaining practical experience while pursuing a BS degree in mechanical engineering at K-State. He is participating in the KSU Engineering Cooperative work-study program. In this program he alternates semesters of classroom work with paid work experience for United States Gypsum, Southard, Okla. The firm mainly serves the building industry.
Little Jennifer Lee Loveless and her mother Paula were honored with a layette shower Sunday afternoon in the fellowship hall of Valley United Methodist Church. Hostesses were Susie Bernhardt, Dorothy Schmidt, Jean Swanson, and Rosemary Garrard.
