35 years ago
july 8, 1971
A violent storm Monday morning with winds approaching 100 miles an hour caused damage estimated at $31,200 to tents, trailers, and dwellings at Marion County Lake. Three trailers were totally demolished; another eight were very heavily damaged. Ten tents and camper tents were completely ripped to shreds. Automobiles received extensive damage from flying debris. A uncountable number of trailers suffered broken windows or were blown of their foundations. Trees were uprooted and roofs were ripped from homes. The lake's level rose so quickly from rain that several trailers and boats were flooded.
MHS Class of 1941 met for a 40th anniversary reunion celebration Saturday. A full day of activities was enjoyed by former classmates who came from all across the nation for the event. For some it was the first visit to Marion in many years, and for all it was an occasion that will be fondly remembered.
Miss Vicki Adrian, reigning Miss Marion County, will leave Tuesday for the Miss Kansas Pageant competition in Pratt. She will be accompanied by her chaperone and Miss Marion County Pageant director, Mrs. Verden (Shelda) Harms.
Twelve Girl Scouts from the Flint Hills Girl Scout Council flew from Wichita June 30 for a 10-day trip to Mexico. Girls going from Marion are Teresa Case, Jo Marie Mueller, and Jeannie Widler.
Glenn Kerbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Kerbs of Tampa and a 1971 graduate of Centre High School, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Bethany College in Lindsborg.
Dennis Seifert was elected president of the board of education of Unified School District 408 Tuesday evening at the annual reorganization of the board. Jim Hett was welcomed as a new member. Bill Finke, the other new member elected in April, was not present to be sworn in. Mrs. Dean (Bettie) Batt was elected vice president, Mrs. Willard (Earlene) Hague was named clerk, and Ed Colburn was named treasurer of the board.
