25 years ago

september 17, 1986

Emergency Medical Service Week” is scheduled for this week. Marion emergency medical technicians pictured showing recently purchased medical equipment are Rose Jordan, Debbie Bryant, Lucille Britain, Shawn Wunderlick, Dave Stroud, A.J. Coe, Ken Hagerty, Alana Taylor, Bob Matz, Harvey Sanders, and Gene Winkler.

Mary Margaret Mills was crowned sweetheart of the Marion-Florence Chapter of Future Farmers of America during half time of Friday night’s football game. Chapter treasurer Todd Krispense was her escort.

Marion Country Club will sponsor a golf tournament and steak fry in conjunction with Old Settlers’ Day. Members and guests are welcome to the event.

Bob Seward, director of the Florence Ambulance Service, received a commendation from the Florence City Council Monday. Seward has served as leader of the volunteer Florence ambulance crew for 15 years.

Jodi Kristek, bride-elect of DuWayne Suffield, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the Lincolnville United Methodist Church. Hostesses were Lyn Remy, Evelyn Matz, and Sue Gutsch.

Phyllis Melton and Mrs. Ernest Bina attended a meeting of the Kansas Mothers of the Year on Thursday at the Kansas State Fair.