Many years have passed since the days of World War II, but for Dick Jordan, of Marion, the memories remain vivid and emotional. At almost twenty-one, Dick began serving his country in November 1942, receiving his basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. Continue reading
Butler Says Better Water System Needed in Obtaining New Industry, May 8, 1963, MDR
Mayor Robert Butler, guest of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting Tuesday, said he did not seek city office to preside over the demise of Marion. Continue reading
When the newly elected Marion City Council members met for the first time on Monday night, May 6th of 1963, little did they know it would be the shortest council meeting in city history. Continue reading
Many schoolchildren as well as adults will remember Ruth Upshaw as the Bird Lady of Marion. Katherine Kaeser gave her the name.
Katherine asked Mrs. Upshaw to join the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Marion, which she did. She was a member for 26 years, and every time Katherine introduced her, she called her “our bird lady.” Continue reading
Thanks to Daniel H. Brush, the founder of Carbondale, and his pioneer memoirs Growing Up With Southern Illinois, historians today have one of the most complete lists of early Southern sympathizers. Continue reading