35 years ago
december 24, 1970
Congressman Garner Shriver is photographed as he welcomes Dr. Cecil Riney, director of the Friends University Singing Quakers, Beverly Hoch and Helen Jackson of Marion, members of the symphonic choir, to Washington. The "Singing Quakers" performed at the nationally-televised Lighting of the National Christmas Tree near the White House.
Marion residents again this year will attempt to come up with a Christmas Eve decorating plan that is not only rich in tradition, but also highly attractive. They will place luminaries along their sidewalks, driveways, or entrances to their homes.
Alvin Kreutziger of rural Hillsboro is the winner of the Marion County Record subscription contest. He will have a choice of prizes. He may choose between an Olivetti electric adding machine or an Olivetti portable typewriter. Second place prize winner is Ezra Bernhardt of Lost Springs. His prize is a deluxe office chair that carries a value in excess of $50. Third place winner is Rudy Konarik of Route Four, an executive Swingline stapler. Other prize winners are Beulah Yoder of Cedar Point, W.H. Beneke, Lincolnville; Kenneth Van Cleave, Eureka; Sam Thole, Marion; Mrs. Joe Richmond, Marion; Jesse Osgood, Florence; and Steve Sandwell, Marion.
"Dear Santa — I'll bet you're really busy packing toys. My name is James and would you please bring me a racing car and a take apart car and my sister Sherry would like to have a toy car to ride in, and a talking telephone. Please bring our little brother Jeremy lots of nice toys so he wouldn't be playing with ours all the time. Thank you, James Schlehuber, Marion."
