45 years ago

july 9, 1980

Marion Chamber of Commerce’s third annual July Jamboree will be Saturday. A carnival atmosphere on Main St. will include games, refreshments, and bargains galore, climaxing at 9 p.m. with free, fun-filled family movies in Central Park.

The Meierhoff garden in Jex Addition is one of the most productive in town and the envy of less energetic folks, who marvel at the produce Ernie gets from his ground. Other than effort, one reason Ernie has such success is a good supply of water from his windmill-driven well.

Among early entries in the Herington Junior Miss competition July 20 and 21 are Gena Helmer and Jan Nuss of Marion and Kim Schaffer of Florence.

Jamie Shirley and Linda Williams were voted to the all-star team of 10 players at a University of Kansas basketball camp for girls June 19 to July 4. Jamie also won a trophy as “Outstanding Jayhawk Camper.”

“Fifty Years of Family Fun” will be the theme for the 50th annual Marion County Fair parade Aug. 28. The theme was submitted by Virgil Peters of Hillsboro in a contest. Peters received a complete set of tickets to grandstand events.