25 years ago

december 23, 1992

Erna Mae Yeagley of Marion was honored by the American Red Cross for donating 157 pints of blood, nearly 10 gallons. Yeagley was recognized Monday during a volunteer appreciation luncheon in Marion.

Tena Reid, new executive secretary for the Marion Chamber of Commerce, was introduced Monday at the organization’s regular monthly meeting. Reid, a native of Marion, who is the daughter of Charles and Helen Maggard, is a former billing clerk with the city of Marion.

Florence Middle School girls’ basketball team defeated Eureka 29-19 Thursday to stay undefeated in CVL junior league play. Scoring against Eureka were Melanie Cleeton, 15 points; Kathy Vantuyl, 11; Michele Davis, two; and Lisa Zogelman, one.

Winners of the Centre Elementary School T-shirt design contest were fourth-grader Dustin Smith and fifth grader Eric Carlson.

Dear Santa. I would like a K-State pillow, Baby All Gone, potty baby, snow boots, Talking Battleship, jogging suit like mom’s, Splash ‘n Tan Kids, Pretty Pretty Crimp ‘n Curl, a keyboard, Wheel of Fortune, Mall Madness, Game Boy and tapes, Baby Tummy Talks, My Little Nursery, double play highchair, Magic Fax Machine, and a Porsche. P.S. I love you and will leave some cookies and milk. Amanda Hoffman.