September 24, 1949 was a great day for two diligent young men with a vision. George Dodds and Hartley Grisham were filled with enthusiasm as their dream of a radio station was about to become a reality. Continue reading
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“This extensive plant was owned and operated for six years by Benjamin B. Griggs after moving his family here from Saline County in 1898. Continue reading
This 1955 Marion Business Directory lists all Marion Illinois businesses by category of trade.
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This 1947 Marion Business Directory lists all Marion Illinois businesses by category of trade.
Thanks to an article written in the 1970’s by Homer Butler in his series “Glances at life”, a chunk of railroad history has been salvaged. Homer interviewed Eugene Morrison, co-owner of Home Oil Company. Eugene’s father was F.E. Morrison, who came to Marion in 1903 as a telegraph operator. In 1905, he became agent for the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad and held the position till he retired in 1925 to devote full time to the Home Oil Company which he and a brother had previously started. Continue reading
