This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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During the week of Jan. 6, 1975, fire roared through the old First Methodist Church building at the intersection of Fort and Logan streets. Constructed in 1908, the structure was the oldest of its kind in the city of Marion and was the home for many years for the First Methodist Church. By that time, it had become property of the First Baptist Church after First Methodist moved to its current building on Robert Street. The graceful brick structure had not been used for church purposes for some time and was scheduled for demolition before the massive fire. The fire also resulted in a power outage during the bitterly cold weather. In this photo, workers with Western Carolina and Westco Telephone companies are seeking to restore electrical service to 1,554 customers who were without power due to the damage to a telecommunications line when fire ripped through the old building.
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Fire roared through the old First Methodist Church building at the intersection of Fort and Logan streets. Constructed in 1908, the structure was the oldest of its kind in the city of Marion and was the home for many years for the First Methodist Church. By that time, it had become property of the First Baptist Church after First Methodist moved to its current building on Robert Street. The graceful brick structure had not been used for church purposes for some time and was scheduled for demolition before the massive fire. In this photo, icicles hang from the wrought iron railings at the old building while the original cornerstone was a reminder of its historical nature. “Although scheduled to be razed, the building held many cherished memories for local Methodist Church members,” reads the article. Firefighters were still searching through the ruins to determine the cause.
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Scott Wade (right center) accepted a plaque from Ron Byrd (second from right) of the Marion Kiwanis Club for his outstanding performance and representation of the county in the Annual Shrine Bowl football game in Charlotte. Wade was the North Carolina team’s co-captain, rushed for more than 95 yards in 24 carries and was voted “Most Outstanding Back” of the game. Also shown in this photo are Titan Football Coach John Anderson (left) and Wade’s father Gayle.
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Fifty-one years ago this week, Coleen Westall let her 5-year-old son Louis examine the check for $150 she claimed at the offices of the Marion-McDowell Merchants Association. The $150 cash award was part of $1,500 which was given away by area merchants.
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The House Theatre in Marion had this G-rated movie as the feature attraction.
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The Rotary Club of Marion honored David Hensley (left) and Kevin Tuttle (right) as the managers of the boys’ basketball team. “These two fellows put in just as many, if not more, hours than the players themselves, and their efforts are well received,” reads the caption. Kevin was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fortune of Nebo and David was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hensley of Fairview Road, Marion.
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McDowell High Head Coach Vann Brackin talked strategy with his players during a time out against Wilkes Central. Jimmy Everidge (at left) and Rob Noyes (at right) listen as their coach gives his instructions.
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The Burger Boy Drive-In offered a lot more for hungry customers than just burgers.
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Students at McDowell High were busy preparing themselves for their final mid-term exams marking the end of the nine-week grading period. Students were originally supposed to be out of school but were forced into an extra day because of snow.
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Eight members of the McDowell High School band were named to the All-State High School Band. The eight musicians took part in a statewide competition in Statesville and would participate in a band clinic and concert at Appalachian State University later that month. The local members of the All-State Band were (seated, left to right) Bennie Davis on trumpet, Joan Davis on bassoon and Phyllis Stott on alto clarinet and (standing, left to right) Jeff Rhinehart on tenor saxophone, Steve McMahan on trumpet, Harvey Cline on bass clarinet, Mike Justice on baritone saxophone and Steve Trent on clarinet.
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This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
