50 YEARS AGO

Sept. 29, 1976

This week’s personality profile features Marion resident, Blaine Swain, retired professional bricklayer, who for many years was associated with organizations involved with the International Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers Union.

Coffee and rolls were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Will Helmer at their home Saturday morning for those riding in the Class of 1946 float in the Old Settlers Day parade.

About the friendliest, warmest atmosphere is created three times a week when people older than 60 get together to enjoy fellowship meals in Marion. “The emphasis is on fellowship, though,” according to Barbara Longhofer, coordinator for several fellowship meal sites in a three-county area.

Sunday morning’s 10 a.m. Mass was an enjoyable “first” for Pilsen people when the Allen Valish orchestra furnished music for the first Pilsen polka Mass.

William J. Nelsen will be installed this Sunday as pastor of Marion’s First United Presbyterian Church.

KTVH, Channel 12, will cover a Bicentennial event at Marion Elementary School next Thursday. A film crew will record activities and broadcast them as part of the station’s regular news program.

A come-and-go bridal shower honoring Pam Richmond was Sept. 25 at Our Savior Lutheran Church. She is the bride-to-be of Glen Hett.