75 years ago

july 13, 1950

KFBI farm announcer Lester Weatherwax will be master of ceremonies July 18 at the 4-H Businessmen’s Picnic in Marion’s city park.

Construction was started Monday on a new vocational agriculture and gymnasium building on S. Lincoln St.

More than 70 cars converged Monday night on Marion as the first annual Flint Hills Hereford Tour made a stop here for supper, a program, and an overnight stay. Marion Chamber of Commerce served an evening meal to close to 200 guests who filled the city building’s basement dining room.

A geyser of water shot 30 feet into the air last week when a water main at the town’s busiest intersection let loose as workers were preparing to replace a leaky section with new pipe.

Annual boat races at Marion County Park and Lake have been set for Aug. 13. This year’s races may prove more thrill-packed than those of previous years. Organizers are expecting 50 to 70 drivers, many of them known for daredevil antics.

Johnny Williams and Dan Brodhead of Marion took part in Indian ceremonials July 4 at the second National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.