Marion Daily Republican Staff from Late 1940’s

Marion Daily staff late 40s

Marion Daily staff late 40s

This Marion Daily Republican staff photo dates from the late 1940’s and was taken in their office located where the American Legion was located later for decades in the southeast corner of the square next to Speed’s bus stop. It was also the earlier location of the Leader published by James P. Copeland and a few other papers before it as well. Continue reading

1963, Daily Republican’s 50th Anniversary Remembered

 

Oldham Paisley 1915-1970

Oldham Paisley 1915-1970

The annual dinner for Daily Republican employees which marked the 50th year of the newspaper’s ownership by the Paisley family this week highlighted recollections of a half century of history for a newspaper and the community it serves. Continue reading