50 years ago
january 27, 1955
Although no official goal has been set for the 1955 Polio drive in Marion County, civic groups and others are cooperating to reach the one thousand dollar mark in Hillsboro. Dr. Norman Abrahams, Polio chairman, reported this week that contributions have been coming in very well.
Early discovery prevented what could have been a disastrous fire at the Elmer Goertz home, south of Hillsboro, last Friday morning. While at breakfast, Mrs. Goertz noticed paper burning at the ceiling by the stovepipe. Investigation found the upstairs of the house filled with smoke. Quick action by the Hillsboro Fire Department and neighbors brought the fire under control.
Mrs. J. E. Schroeder, librarian of Hillsboro City Library, was recently awarded a certificate of recognition by the Kansas Library Association.
Organization of the Marion County Livestock Association became a reality Wednesday, January 19, when a group of producers met for that purpose at the city building in Marion. The formation of such a group brings into one organization producers of all kinds of livestock: beef, dairy, swine, sheep, and poultry and sets up a purpose of mutual improvement.
Inman men are preparing for the annual Ground Hog supper on February 2 in the Evangelical and Reformed Church. Irvin Knackstedt, general chairman reports that committees have been assigned for the various and big tasks of preparation. Over 100 men will prepare and serve the big supper which annually attracts hundreds of people. Last year 1,249 people were served the traditional menu, which includes two favorites, sausage and sauerkraut.
The Tabor Bluejays went to work in the last half to overcome a 13-point deficit and score four points in the last 30 seconds to edge St. John's of Winfield 70-68 last Monday night at the high school auditorium. Roger Graumann intercepted a St. John's pass in the closing seconds and a bucket by Lee Penner gave the Bluejays their margin of victory.
