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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 27, 1973 Employees of a St. Paul construction firm began placing 24 poles for street lights along Katy Drive, the recently completed connector street in the downtown Parsons urban renewal area, Paul Freeberg, acting city manager, said. The city hired Beachner Construction Co. to place the poles. Purchase of the Sudden Service Cleaners of Parsons by Independence Dry C...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 6, 1973 Administrator contracts including salary increases ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 percent were approved by the USD 503 board. C.G. Reitemeier, superintendent of schools, said the amount of increase depended upon individual job responsibilities. Thirteen employees, including principals, vice principals, the superintendent, assistant superintendent, business manager a...
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Couple observes 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cook Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cook of rural Parsons observed their 50th wedding anniversary with family on Nov. 24 at the Triple S Steakhouse in Girard. The couple's children and their wives hosted the event. Larry Cook and Vicky Schultz were married Nov. 24, 1962, at First Baptist Church in Chetopa. He is a retired railroad electrician and farmer. She has retired from her income tax service business, which her son continues to o...
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McMunn, Smith engagement
Ashley McMunn, Eric Smith Ronald and Joyce McMunn of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley McMunn, to Eric Smith. He is the son of Jeffrey and Cindy Smith of Edmond, Okla. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Labette County High School of Altamont. She is pursuing a degree in graphic design at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. The future groom is a 2010 graduate of Goddard High School in Roswell, N.M. He is pursuing a deg...
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News and Notes
Blood drive results This week's Labette County chapter of the American Red Cross blood drive collected 162 productive units of blood, which far exceeded the drive's goal of 132 units. The drive was Wednesday and Thursday at First Christian Church. Donors reaching new even gallon plateaus were Morris "Moe" Cares, 24 gallons; Ralph Farran, 21; Carl Carey and William Wheat, 17; James Neeley, 16; Juanita Alloway, 12; Lyle Lomas, 11; Judy Edwards ...
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Music moved to auditorium Because of the excessive heat warning that Parsons and the surrounding area is under, tonight's Music in the Park concert by the M80s will be in Parsons Municipal Auditorium, 112 S. 17th. The Kansas City-based M80s perform a mixture of classic rock from the 1980s. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Harvest work day The Southeast Kansas Farm History Advisory Board will have a summer harvest work day from 9 a.m. to 4 p....
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Hydrant testing The Parsons Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants throughout Parsons next week. The crew will start in the center of town in the First and Third wards. This is something that is done on a semi-annual basis to both exercise the hydrant’s mechanical parts and make sure appropriate water levels are supplied. Anyone wanting more information about the process can contact the Parsons Fire Department at 421-7050. APCC clos...
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Main Street closed The city of Parsons will close Main Street one block at a time from Central to 13th Street from noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday for a parade honoring the NJCAA national champion Labette Community College wrestling team. Citizens are encouraged to celebrate the team's victory by standing on sidewalks along the parade route to show support. Clothing Exchange The Clothing Exchange at Westside Christian Church, 5100 Main, will be ope...
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Champion parade Labette Community College is inviting the public to help congratulation coaches Joe Renfro, Dennis Siegmann and Willie Weber and the 2012 NJCAA national champion Cardinal wrestling team. Coach Renfro was named 2012 Coach of the Year, while Garrett Jones, Eric Hughes, Jordan Basks, Jeromy Davenport, Devin Aquirre, Ethan Orr, Ray Hall, Zach Anderson, Trey Page were named All-Americans. A celebratory parade is scheduled for noon F...
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Garden meeting The Parsons Community Garden will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Parsons Municipal Building basement. Those attending can sign up to be a member and pick garden plots. There will be a seed exchange. Garden organizers will be at the community garden from 5 to 6 p.m. for those unable to attend the noon meeting. Anyone wanting more information can call 421-8367. Market meeting The Parsons Farmers Market will have an info...
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Prom resale event ALTAMONT — Labette County High School is preparing for its annual prom resale event. The school is buying gently used prom wear (dresses, shoes, jewelry, etc.) for its annual prom resale event. Anyone interested can contact Arleen McKinney at 423-2300 or (620) 784-5321, ext. 1084, for details. This is a good way to finance this year’s prom attire. Also the fashion and design department at LCHS will sponsor a spring fashion s...
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Alzheimer's caregivers The Breakfast Club for Alzheimer’s Caregivers will meet at 9 a.m. March 1 at the Country Mart deli, 2020 Main. The club offers an opportunity for individuals who share similar issues to talk while enjoying a free breakfast. Anyone who serves as a caregiver to an individual with a dementia such as Alzheimer’s may attend. The club meets on the first Thursday of each month. Anyone wanting more information or to register can...
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At the Library Next week at Parsons Public Library, Story Hour will feature the movie "Shellaluna" at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Children's Room. Story Hour is for children age 2 to 6. The library will be closed on Monday for he Presidents Day holiday. USD 506 meeting The USD 506 Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the curran Administrative Center in Altamont for possible final approval of the refinancing of the Serie...
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Benefit dinner CHERRYVALE — Cherryvale United Methodist Church, with the help of Cherryvale Ministerial Alliance, will host a benefit spaghetti dinner to aid with medical and other expenses incurred by Robert and the Rev. Susan Brown during Mr. Brown's battle with cancer. Mr. Brown taught for many years in the Coffeyville schools, including Coffeyville Community College. The Rev. Brown has ministered to several churches in the Labette and Mont...
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Pancake feed planned Galesburg United Methodist Church will have its annual all-you-can-eat pancake feed with whole-hog sausage from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Adults can eat for $5 and children 10 and under $3. Support group The Parsons Depression Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Labette Health's third-floor classroom. The featured speaker will be Misti Mustain from the Labette Center for Mental Health Services. Mu...
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Pioneers to meet CHANUTE — The AT&T-SEK Telephone Pioneers will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Opie's Pizza and Grill, 122 E. Main, Chanute. Reservations are not required. Call JoAnn Goedeke, (620) 421-2389, with questions. Benefit dinner WEST MINERAL — A pulled pork benefit dinner is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday at the West Mineral Eagles Aerie for Tresa Gainer, who is being treated after suffering a stroke. Other menu items will be potatoes and ...
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Service notes
Service notes Missouri S. Ludlum has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Ludlum, a stock control monitor with four years of military service, is assigned to the 31st Munitions Squadron, Camp Darby, Livorno, Italy. She is the daughter of Susan Bailey of Sutter Creek, Calif. Her husband, Richard, is the son of Amy Ludlum of Erie. Labette County NFO Labette County National Farmers Organization will meet at 7:30 ...
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Marriage licenses
District Court Marriage licenses Larry W. Hastings, 55, Parsons, and Judith E. Strait, 54, Parsons. Joshua B. Andersen, 28, Parsons, and Amber M. Bratten, 28, Parsons. Johnathon A. Carson, 23, Parsons, and Stephanie S. Stevens, 27, Parsons. Joseph A. Leake, 28, LaHarpe, and Amber K. Speck, 25, LaHarpe. Stephen F. Higgins, 56, Oswego, and Paulette C. Calabrese, 45, Oswego. Traffic cases Tiffany N. Sutton, 2516 Clark, no seat belt, $60. Thomas R...
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