50 years ago
MARCH 25, 1954
Lester Weatherwax, farm and public relations director of Wichita radio station KFBI, was in Marion Tuesday interviewing various farmers on phases of their soil conservation work. He was accompanied by Kenneth Muse, county soil conservation district director. Those interviewed were Homer Hett of northeast of Marion, Herb Batt who lives near Chingawassa Springs, John Hett southeast of Aulne, and Oscar Weinbrenner southeast of Lehigh. The interviews will be taped and broadcast on Saturdays over the next month.
A fine Braille watch is being enjoyed by DeWayne Poppe, Lincolnville, because his sister, Mrs. Laura Poppe Copeland of Long Beach, Calif., was able to get on the program, "Queen for a Day," in Hollywood. Mrs. Copeland was chosen for the program and asked for the watch for her brother. She also received many gifts for her home from sponsors of the program.
Dr. and Mrs. R.R. Melton were in Hillsboro Monday evening as guests of the Kiwanis Club at their ladies night banquet. Mrs. Melton gave a talk on early Marion history. She has made a study of early day happenings and characters in Marion County and had a very appreciative audience Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wingerd, Bruce and Gordon of the local Wingerd's IGA were guests of the company in Kansas City last Sunday at the grand opening of the new million dollar food warehouse of the Fleming Company. The new warehouse is the most modern in America, with much new mechanical equipment to speed handling and protection of foodstuffs.
Fifty-five members of the Marion High School band, directed by Kenneth Swanson, traveled to Topeka Sunday and played two concerts for veterans at Winter General Hospital. The local American Legion Auxiliary served coffee and cookies to the veterans during the concerts. Two 45 minute concerts were played by the band and solos were played by John Childs, Dwight Kruse, Pat Kruse, and Warren Gardner.
