40 years ago

march 19, 1986

Marion City commissioners voted unanimously Monday afternoon to commend the late Sterling “Squeak” Frame for his devotion to duty and many years of service to the community as a police dispatcher.

Frame died Monday morning at a Wichita medical center where he was having tests for heart problems.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nowak of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter, Jan Elaine, to Jayson Alex Hanschu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Hanschu of Ramona. The couple will be married Aug. 9.

Kathy Collett is Marion High School artist of the month for March. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Collett of rural Florence.

Traci Darrow and Amy Christensen, members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 60 of Marion, are pictured wearing “granny” dresses during a skit at the dad-daughter supper Thursday during Girl Scout Week.

Jack Webb of Marion was named top salesman for 1985 by the Lee Co. at Salina. It is the third year in a row that he has received the honor. Webb has been a salesman with Lee for more than 21 years. He travels south-central Kansas, including the Wichita area.

A community surprise birthday party in honor of Gary Hageberg’s 50th birthday was Friday evening at the Burdick American Legion hall. Around 50 were in attendance.