60 years ago
NOVEMBER 26, 1942
One-fourth of the total continental area of the United States will be "blacked out" the night of Dec. 14 in the most extensive practice blackout the nation has yet had. The blackout will begin at 10 p.m. central war time, and will last for 20 minutes. Lights in rural areas, as well as in the towns and cities, must be obliterated.
Some of the boys' overalls of the sewing quota are not yet taken out for making. There is yarn for knitting and groups desiring more work should call Mrs. Mullen.
The usual Christmas special business program will take on a different atmosphere this year, with merchants giving away War Bonds and Stamps each of the three Saturdays starting Dec. 5.
With the quail season in full swing George Wolfe, Jerry Mullikin, Amos Henry, Allen Kimble, and Rudy Thye drove to Blue Mound Saturday evening and spent Sunday hunting.
The three one-act plays presented Friday night in the high school auditorium were exceptionally well done and afforded a fine evening's entertainment for a good crowd. The cast of the first play, "Be Home By Midnight," was comprised of Darlene Johnson, Monette Avery, Paul White, Jean Knight, and Victor Reiswig. The second play, "A Kiss in the Dark," featured Bob Edmunds, Norma Jean Amick, John Edmunds, Jean Carpenter, and Betty Knackstedt. Parts in the third play, "Not Quite Such a Goose," were played by Donald Larsen, Pauline Keazer, Dorene Stenzel, Harry Chill, and Mary Jo Utting.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooker of Fort Leavenworth entertained a group of Marion friends Saturday evening with a dinner at the home of Mrs. Bert McCullough, followed by contract bridge at the home of Dr. and Mrs. George J. Goodsheller. Mrs. Roscoe King and Dr. Goodsheller received high score prizes.
