30 YEARS AGO

Oct. 2, 1996

The morning dawned crisp and clear, and welcome flags and Old Glory were fluttering in a gentle breeze Saturday to greet 10,000 people who gathered in Marion for the 85th annual Old Settlers Day celebration.

Marion High School’s junior class placed first in the class float category. The float featured a covered wagon pulled by four strong boys with girls walking in pioneer dress.

City co-foreman Merle Bruner, who has been an employee for the past 12 years, has turned in his resignation, effective Jan. 1. Bruner said he would like to remain as fire chief.

Fall homecoming ceremonies will be Friday when the undefeated Centre Cougars take on Wakefield. Queen candidates are Emily Belton, Nikki Bina, Michelle Hajek, and Wendy Rudolph. King candidates are Andre Ebaben, Josh Plett, Martin Skytte, and Mike Webb.

Four generations of the Bud McLinden family rode on horseback in the Old Settlers Day parade: great-grandpa Bud, father Chuck holding 1-year-old Lauren, and grandpa Dick.

Lauren also is a fourth generation member of the Ray Longhofer family attending the parade, including Ray and Pat Longhofer, Patti McLinden, and Chuck McLinden.

Danny Maddox has opened Marion Computers at 111 N. 4th St. He will sell new and used computers, printers, and other equipment as well as parts, accessories, and software.

This week’s profile by Rowena Plett features Mabel Tiemeier of Lincolnville, wife of the late Edgar Tiemeier, as she recalls some of their experiences while operating historic Tiemeier’s Store in Lincolnville.