25 years ago

April 2, 1986

Peggy Blackman presided over her final session as mayor Monday afternoon, and received the thanks and best wishes of fellow commissioners.

Hundreds of youngsters flocked to Marion’s Central Park Saturday morning to search for 900 Easter eggs, filled with money and candy. Due to the fine weather, an unexpectedly large crowd turned out for the event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Harlow Warneke hung up his mailbag Friday after delivering letters in Marion for 20 years. Warneke joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1966 and except for two years in Newton, he delivered mail on City 1 Route in Marion. Warneke, who with wife Edith, operates The Chief, a private club, will be devoting more time to his business, he said.

Diane Vantuyl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vantuyl of Florence, was one of two winners in the recent “energy seminar” contests sponsored by Flint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Bob Gooding, owner of MAD Archers Pro Shop in Marion, is pictured handing Barry Allen a check for $150, his award for taking first place in the handicap target league. Other finishers were Gene Winkler, Rich Soyez, Ken Monroe, John Webster, and Carol Webster.

Martin Tice, the only candidate on the ballot, was elected mayor Tuesday by receiving 86 votes from Marion residents.