The following history of the Marion Woman’s Club written by Mrs. Nannie G. Parks was printed in booklet form in 1954 and distributed to members of the club at its latest meeting by Oldham Paisley, Daily Republican publisher, who was the speaker for the occasion. Continue reading
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The following text is officer, membership and past president data extracted from the 1937-38 Marion Woman’s Club booklet. Continue reading
1937-1938 Marion Woman’s Club membership booklet containing a list of officers, members, past presidents, departmental committees and calendar of events.
View 1937-38 Marion Woman’s Club Booklet here
601 E. Thorn St.
On December 10,1906 James A. Rose, Secretary of State of Illinois certified the organization of “Thorne Place Club” as a legally organized corporation of the State of Illinois. Hosea V. Ferrell, Leon A. Colp, and Paul R. Colp transferred Lots 1 and 2 Block 7 Thorne Place to the Thorne Place Club on January 1, 1907. Continue reading
Old newspaper files reveal the activity of local labor unions in matters of public concern such as a night school once organized In Marion for immigrants who were deficient in the language of their new country. Continue reading