Harry W. Beneke was born in Burlington, Iowa, July 3, 1926, to Harry W. and Catherine (Rohleder) Beneke Sr. His father was killed in an elevator accident when Harry was in the fourth grade. After the accident, Harry began his working career early as a butcher for Benteco Chain Stores of Burlington, Iowa. Continue reading
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Herman Bearden was born in Marion, on June 27, 1907, the son of Issac Noah and Sula (Moore) Bearden. He was an active builder, banker and businessman.
In the 1910 census, Herman was age 3 and living with his parents, three brothers and two sisters at the family home located at 1203 N. State Street. Herman’s father listed himself as a house carpenter. Continue reading
The following post is a series of three articles from the Marion Daily Republican related to the opening of the Marion Youth Center located on East Boulevard next to the city reservoir. Construction began in May 1962 and was completed in May 1963. Continue reading
Powell Barnett was born in Marion, November 21, 1892, the son of the late Nelson and Ada Gray Barnett. Powell was a well-known Marion citizen and church and community worker. Continue reading
William Joseph Caplinger was a carpenter by trade. After moving to Marion in 1900, he was very active as a carpenter and contractor, having built a large number of the better homes and buildings in Marion. Continue reading
