10 years ago
September 15, 1999
Visitors are greeted this week at the Marion promotional booth at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. Marion Chamber of Commerce volunteers operate the booth in the Eisenhower Building. Visitors receive complimentary bags to carry brochures about Marion. Fairgoers can enter a “business card” drawing for a weekend in Marion, including free meals, gift certificates, and lodging.
Traci Kristen Darrow and Lawrence Eugene Lanning were married Aug. 7 at the Marion Presbyterian Church.
Descendants of the late Ferd and Helen Winter held their annual family reunion Sept. 5 at the Marion County Lake hall. Hosts were Charles and Virginia Heerey.
Births announced in this issue include Jessi Ann, daughter of Jon and Brandi Lewman, Marion; Ryan Alexander, son of Andy and Nikki Hardey, Hutchinson; and Carson Thomas, son of Stephanie and Jeff Harris, Salina.
Marion Warriors lost their home opener, 34-25, Friday evening at the hands of the Canton-Galva Eagles.