30 years ago

oct. 20, 1993

At this month’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, Mayor Gerry Harris presented plaques of appreciation to Jerry Kline and Bill Gahan of Martin-Marietta Aggregates; Justin Groening, Jared Herzet, and Mark Meyer of Marion High School FFA; and Doug Steadry and Richard Cox of Flint Hills Resource Conservation and Development for their help in creating new ball diamonds at the athletic field.

Marion native Carla Stovall will announce her candidacy for Kansas attorney general at a rally Monday in Marion. Stovall, daughter of Carl and Juanita Stovall of Marion, will make the announcement at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Stone City Café.

Becky Swan, senior at Marion High School, has been selected student of the month by the school’s faculty. Her parents are Paul and Kathy Swan of Marion. She plans to attend Kansas State University and enter veterinary studies.

Mary Costello led a scavenger hunt during the Oct. 4 meeting of 20th Century Club. The club met at the home of Janet Zeiner and then divided into groups. Each received a list of problems to solve by driving the streets of Marion. Hostesses Zeiner, Costello, and Terri Colburn served refreshments after the hunt.

Thirty-two members of the 1968 graduating class of Marion High School met over the Labor Day weekend for a class reunion dinner at Marion Country Club followed by an evening of visiting and entertainment.