25 years ago

january 8, 1986

The body of Willis H. “Bud” Pinkston was found Wednesday in the ashes of his three-story home located along the Cottonwood River at Cedar Point. The cause of the fire is unknown but it is believed to have started in the man’s bedroom.

Ed Winter of Marion has been named as the Kansas City Royals “most loyal fan in Marion County.” Winter was recently notified of the honor in a letter from the baseball team. Winter says he has been a dedicated Royals fan since the franchise was formed in the 1950s.

Leonard Klassen left Dec. 28 on a 12-day tour, which took him to Amman, Jordan, various places in Israel, and to Cairo, Egypt.

Todd and Randy Svitak have purchased the former K&F Automation Engineering business at Lost Springs. The shop, offering area mechanic service, is located one mile south of Lost Springs.

Marion High School’s vocational-agriculture department has named two girls as “students of the month” in recognition of outstanding achievement. They are Michelle Thole, daughter of Jon and Suzanne Thole of Marion and Beth Snelling, daughter of John and Betty Snelling of Marion.

Orville and Millicent Hett have moved to 224 S. Cedar from their farm in the Morning Star community.