“The local board of fire underwriters met on Monday evening in the directors’ room of the First National Bank. Besides the transaction of routine business the matter of asking for better protection from fire was brought up. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Marion Elks have reason to celebrate. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Marion Lodge #800 has reached its 100th anniversary. Continue reading
In October 1999, Parkway Estates in Marion was the scene of a World War II hero receiving a national award last week.
CW03 Arlie T. Sinks was presented the Living Legend Award from The Aviation Boatswain Mate Association from the past president and co-founder, Robert F. Gillen. Continue reading
James Hugh Felts was born February 1, 1866, in Williamson County, Illinois. He was the son of Martin V. Felts and Rebecca Lucky. His father was a veteran horticulturist and apple man of Southern Illinois. Continue reading
Helen Longbons was a lifelong piano teacher in Marion and tutored literally hundreds of piano students in her home at 514 E. Everett St. Helen was born August 5, 1901 to Mamie Bundy and Edward Longbons. Continue reading
