10 years ago
MAY 29, 1996
Marion County Planning Commission, at a meeting Thursday, recommended county commission approval of a conditional use permit for Western Wireless (Cellular One). The company will use the tower to boost its cellular telephone reception between McPherson and Emporia. The 480-foot tower will be located on property owned by Rex Siebert.
More than 400 alumni of Florence Memorial High School gathered Saturday evening in the former school's gymnasium to celebrate the 100th anniversary reunion. Harold Triggs, class of 1952, served as master of ceremonies.
Robert Meisinger of Tulsa, Okla., was awarded a host assignment on a Mediterranean cruise for being top metro district manager for General Motors parts in the Kansas City zone.
Marion National Bank officer Elora Robinson was elected president of Marion County Bankers' Association May 14 at the group's business meeting.
Bill Griffith of Marion High School won the Class 3A state championship in the javelin throw Saturday at Wichita with a throw of 188 feet, three inches.
Marion Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting May 17 at Gambino's Pizza to welcome new owners, Jay and Judy Smith. The restaurant held a grand opening May 18.
Fellow teachers, former students, relatives and friends from the community attended a reception Friday at Centre High School to honor retiring district employees. Those honored were sixth grade instructor Mary Olson, science instructor Robert Kleinschmidt, Title I instructor Dale Wingerd, and school secretary Judy Abbott.
