25 years ago

january 15, 1986

Marion County Commissioner Lucille Britain was elected chairman of the commission Monday by commissioners Charles DeForest and Harold Jost. Britain, who lives in Marion and represents District 2, was elected last year. She is the first woman to be elected to the county commission.

Girl Scouts Jennifer and Sarah Blount of Junior Girl Scout Troop 60 of Marion are pictured on this week’s front page receiving an order for a box of cookies from Marc Williamson at his home on North Freeborn.

An unusual display of art is being offered at Marion City Library, the work of Hillsboro artist Ethel Abrahams. The display is sponsored by Coterie Club and will continue through February.

The first baby born at St. Luke Hospital in 1986 was Tyler James Smith, son of Steve and Greta Smith of Marion. Tyler arrived at 5:44 p.m. Jan. 7, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces.

A “wooden Indian” is the newest Marion High School mascot, designed to encourage school spirit at Warrior sporting events. Judy Mills of Florence and Phyllis Enos of Marion spent around 100 hours designing and assembling the mascot in secret. The Indian actually has a papier-mâché face and a body filled with polyester.

Van K. Anderson, developer of the Elgin House apartment complex at Marion, died Saturday evening in Colorado.