45 years ago

may 14, 1980

Governor John Carlin paid a brief visit Friday afternoon to Marion to meet area Democrats and other residents at a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Morse, 500 N. 3rd St.

This week’s Personality Profile, a special feature by Ruth Meyer, is about Pete Rudolph, who was born in the house where he now lives on the south edge of the Pilsen community.

Phil Coleman of Brown-Mackie College at Salina will be speaker at Marion High School’s commencement exercises at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Marion Gymnasium.

The three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Hett will be graduating Sunday from Wichita State University.

Melissa will receive her degree in business administration with a major in accounting. Melinda and Melanie will receive bachelor’s degrees in nursing with minors in psychology.

Start practicing now for Marion’s second annual Tiddly Winks Tournament scheduled for May 24 in downtown Marion. The event is being sponsored by Marion Chamber of Commerce.