60 years ago

september 29, 1949

Another fine city improvement is underway this week with the rocking of approximately 25 blocks of alleys throughout the town. Most of the work is being done on the hill in the alleys along the route of the city sanitary service truck.

Members of the Marion High School class of 1944 met at the city building Saturday for a potluck supper and reunion.

Lucy Sandwell, bride-elect of Earl Janzen, was honored with a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Lynn Christensen.

Schroeder Produce and Oil Company will celebrate their 25th anniversary in business in Marion Oct. 1 by holding an open house at their new building just north of the Main Street bridge at the corner of Main and Fifth streets.

Cecil Rotz, manager and owner of Rotz Furniture stores in Marion and Florence, announced this week that he will close his Marion business.