Chingawassa celebrities
Chingawassa is a word that I heard when I first came to Marion. I had become acquainted with some young people of the town and they initiated me into the cult.
They told me to stand on Chingawassa's grave and say, "Chingawassa, what have I done?" and he will say, "Nothing at all, nothing at all."
I think it is wonderful that several years ago some bright minds thought of making a celebration out of the old Indian legend. After we came to Marion we had many a picnic out at the Chingawassa Springs. Among some old Hannaford pictures is one of a big group of Presbyterian families picnicking and children playing in the water. There was a little train that would pick up passengers at the Elgin Hotel and take them out there to enjoy the special baths, a regular spa.
Today, June 4, my daughter, Mary and I were enjoying lunch at Kingfisher's Inn. Near us was a table of several young men. We learned from the waitress they were part of a band that was to play in the park. They autographed the menu for the restaurant. Isn't it fun to get close to celebrities?
I have invented a way to do away with tornadoes. We should have planes loaded with big guns, bombs, and rockets and when a tornado starts to form have them approach and fire the ammunition into it, thus breaking it up. Isn't that a great idea?
Memorial Day was just wonderful. Ed Costello made a fine talk, lots of people greeting each other and the donuts and coffee furnished by the Kiwanis club were a fitting finale.
— NORMA HANNAFORD
