30 years ago

july 19, 1995

Agricultural visitors from Morocco’s largest city were in Hillsboro this past week to learn what makes a good farmer. On the visit were four of Morocco’s largest feed millers, a Kansas State University administrator, and Dan Holub of Marion, chairman of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission.

Florence Ambulance Service, which operates independently of Marion County Emergency Medical Services through the City of Florence, took possession Friday of a new ambulance. It joins 1975 and 1982 models in the town’s fleet and will be the city’s first-response vehicle.

David Impson is pictured as he prepares a soda fountain to serve customers at Olde Towne Restaurant in Hillsboro.

“Fast Eddie” Parker, model for the classic film character in “The Hustler,” will perform a pool shooting exhibition Thursday at Coneburg Inn, Peabody.

A native stone marker is in place at the Marion / McPherson county line, just north of US-56. The Chisholm and Santa Fe trails crossed just north of the marker, which was paid for by Marion County Economic Development Council and Cottonwood Crossing Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association.