30 years ago

nov. 30, 1994

Santa was kept busy Sunday handing out candy and visiting with children in Marion. He is pictured on the front page visiting with Alycia Pontious of Marion.

Construction will begin soon as Central National Bank prepares to double the size of its building in downtown Marion.

Marion High School football player Brendan Kraus has been named Class 3A player of the year in the Salina Journal’s coverage area. Other Warriors recognized were Josh Cooper, Bill Griffith, Jared Herzet, Lucas King, Brian Loomis, Aaron Reiswig, and Jason Wheeler.

Marion County emergency medical services director JoAnn Knak is pictured as she presents dispatcher Marvena Cheever an enamel stork pin in honor of her assistance to Doug and Michele Regnier, whose youngest son, Eric, was unexpectedly born at home Oct. 13.

Phyllis and Ralph Kreutziger are pictured as they dish up turkey while other volunteers add fixings during Marion’s annual community Thanksgiving Day dinner, which served more than 250 people.