70 years ago

april 26, 1956

Marion Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an industrial clinic Monday at the city building. Representatives from Kansas Industrial Development Commission, the state chamber of commerce, and Kansas State College will conduct the meeting about a recent industrial survey in Marion.

A total of $9,005 has been given away during the past two years by Marion businesses contributing in weekly Cash Days events. Winners in this week’s drawing were Mrs. Robert Richmond, $65; Mrs. Fred Scheffler, $15; and George Weber, $5. John Williams, Marion, and Daisy Van Tuyl, Burns, were not present when their names were called.

The city water well test on the Charles Bredemeier property south of Antelope seems to have turned out well, with a good flow and good quality.

Next year’s Marion High School cheerleaders were selected Wednesday by the student body. First team cheerleaders were Mary Lou Conyers, Margie Bernhardt, Maxine Hinz, Donna Kelsey, and Darlene Oblander. Second team cheerleaders will be Joyce Pientka, Patsy Slusser, Jeanne Kline, and Ethel Brunner.