Class reunions planned for OSD weekend
Representatives are asked to supply Marion High School class reunion information to the newspaper by Sept. 15 to get schedules published in the issue prior to Old Settlers' Day.
Class of 1954
The class of 1954 will begin the weekend reunion with a barbecue and social time Friday evening at the home of Joe and Rozelle Sklenar.
The group will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark's Activity Center for donuts and coffee and to decorate the tram for the annual parade.
They will ride through the parade and participate in the afternoon activities in Central Park.
A banquet will be held Saturday evening at St. Mark's Activity Center.
Registration is due now. Mail to Joe Sklenar, 10 Lois Lane, Marion.
Class of 1959
Members of Marion High School class of 1959 will celebrate their 45th class reunion during Old Settlers' Day weekend.
A steak supper will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at the home of Mick Summervill.
The group will enjoy breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Keith Conyers home prior to boarding the float for the annual parade. Participants are reminded to bring candy for the parade.
Reservations are due by Sept. 1 to Donna Hayen, 202 Meadow Lane, Marion.
Class of 1964
Marion High School class of 1964 will celebrate their 40th class reunion.
The class will watch the Marion High School Warriors play Lyons at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Warrior Stadium. Marion Country Club will be open for visiting following the game.
The group will meet in the back room of Stone City Café at 9 a.m. Sept. 25 for breakfast, rolls, or coffee, then walk to Jex Addition to board the float for the annual parade.
Class members are asked to wear their 1964 T-shirts or red or blue T-shirts.
Following the parade, class members will enjoy lunch in Central Park and participate in the afternoon program.
The evening get-together will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Butch's Diner in Tampa, with Marvin and Maggie Meisinger as hosts. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
The evening will be spent visiting, remembering past events, and enjoying photos from school days as well as new family pictures and events.
Phyllis Kreutziger is the contact person.
Class of 1969
Members of the class of 1969 are invited to participate in the OSD golf tournament at 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Marion Country Club. A community social hour will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a steak dinner.
The class is invited to attend the MHS-Lyons football game at Marion Stadium at 7 p.m.
Coffee and rolls will be served at 9 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Costello home.
Class members should congregate at 10:30 a.m. for the 11 a.m. parade. They will participate in the afternoon program in Central Park.
A social hour and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. for class members and their guests at Marion Country Club.
Class of 1974
Class members of the class of 1974 will have their 30th class reunion. Classmates are asked to contact Diana Costello at 620-382-2533 or costello@dtnspeed.net.
