50 years ago

oct. 13, 1976

Marion’s annual flea market will be Saturday. Earl VanBuren, chairman of the event for Marion Chamber of Commerce, says about 20 clubs and organizations have reserved space for the event.

Lester Henderson, member of Marion City Commission, is subject of this week’s “Personality Profile.”

Spectators at MarBowl Lanes recently saw Leona Grentz of Marion score a new record for women bowlers at the alley. She rolled a spare and 11 straight strikes for 290 — highest game ever bowled by a woman in league play at MarBowl.

A special Bicentennial Day at Marion Elementary School on Thursday was devoted to viewing, and in some cases practicing, household chores, crafts, and hobbies that used to keep students’ grandparents and great-grandparents busy.

Rod Richmond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richmond of Marion, was the escort for queen Teri Robinson at Marion’s homecoming football game Friday night. Teri’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson of Florence.

Nancy Wood, bride-elect of Blair Tharp, was guest of honor at a come-and-go shower Sept. 26 at the Ed Colburn home.

Fresh produce advertised by Dave’s IGA includes Valencia oranges, 20 for 99 cents, and Jonathan apples, three-pound bag, 69 cents.