25 years ago

february 10, 1993

A group that performs, sounds, and looks like the Beatles will open Summerfest ’93 on June 12. The group, Liverpool, features four musicians wearing the famous gray suits and mop tops of the early Beatles, who got their start in Liverpool, England.

Marion Elementary School second grade class members taught by Ginger Becker spend 30-40 minutes each Monday visiting with adopted grandparents at Marion Manor. Pictured on the front page are Ashlee Moore and Kayla Barrett as they read books to “adopted grandmother” Louise Bezdek.

Marion Kiwanis Club will celebrate its 70th year with a banquet and program at Eastmoor United Methodist Church Monday evening. The program will be on the Ronald McDonald House.

Winners of the Marion Elementary School spelling bee were Josh Powers, first, and Andi Shipman, second. They will join winners from other Marion County schools, including Florence Middle School students Neil Thakker and Ross Groening, at the county spelling bee later this month.

Bob Harris of Walnut Grove Angus, Marion, displayed the reserve champion bull named Grand Canyon of WGA at the 1993 Kansas Angus Futurity held in Hutchinson.

Carlsons’ Grocery is offering prizes including a 10-speed all terrain bicycle, toaster, Tombstone jacket, and others in celebration of its upcoming first birthday.