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Markleys honor 60th
Merle and Marvella Markley of Pittsburg will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a reception hosted by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the McCune Community Center. Merle Markley and Ma...
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Our Past
These items were taken from Sun editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1969 The Parsons Recreation Commission announced the four prize winners in the Halloween costume party for element...
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Griffitts celebrate 60th
Raymond and Shirley Griffitt of rural Columbus are pleased to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an informal reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sherwin Christian Church, seven miles w...
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Sturgeons honor 50th
Jerry and Judy Sturgeon of Coffeyville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren on Nov. 7 at the Coffeyville Senior Citizens Activi...
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News and Notes
Halloween candy give-away Belmont Towers, 1900 Belmont, will have its front lobby doors open from 6 to 8 p.m. today for trick-or-treaters to get candy. Eagles events, meetings The Fraternal Order ...
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City may act on Redtail Ridge
By Jamie Willey Parsons Sun The city of Parsons will move forward with the development of a new housing subdivision if city commissioners approve an agreement on Monday evening. The commission wil...
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100 years
This year marks an important anniversary for a national civil rights organization, although no local celebration has honored it yet. At least this newspaper has not been told of one. The National ...
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Dinner, country bazaar OSWEGO — Mother of God Catholic Church Altar Society will have its annual chili and soup dinner and country bazaar Wednesday at the Oswego Community Building. Chili, veget...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 30, 1969 A major reduction in prices of hot lunches in Parsons District Schools was announced, coupled to an expansion ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 28, 1969 The Gas Service Co. indicated it would take a more sympathetic view toward income-pinched families in Parsons...
Hunters celebrate 60th
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Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hunter of rural Parsons will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception for family and friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Center Bethel Union Church. Paul W....
Carpino engagement
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Amanda Nelson and Derek Blackburn were married July 31 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Jason Borkenhagen officiated the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Dan and Brenda Nel...
Nelson Blackburn wedding
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Amanda Nelson and Derek Blackburn were married July 31 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Jason Borkenhagen officiated the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Dan and Brenda Nel...
News and Notes
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Library activities Miss Willie will read “Halloween Hats” by Elizabeth Winthrop at 6:30 p.m. Monday and at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday for the Parsons Public Library’s Story Hour for children age...
Returning to sports after illness
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Two questions I hear from athletes and coaches are “when should I return to practice/competition after suffering from illness?” and “what can we do to prevent becoming ill?” The main variables ass...
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Preet Bharara, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks at a press conference. Law enforcement officials in New York announced charges against 14 people in a widening probe into the largest ever alleged hedge-fund insider trading scheme on Wall Street.(AFP/Getty Images/Mario Tama)Reuters - As unemployment in the United States edges above 10 percent, anxious investors will look to earnings reports from major retailers for signs of life in the beaten-up consumer.


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A couple listens as a representative from Freddie Mac talks to them about a loan modification for their home at the National Urban League's Economic Empowerment Tour in Dallas, Texas June 13, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiReuters - Freddie Mac , the second largest provider of U.S. residential mortgage funding, on Friday posted a loss of $5 billion in the third quarter and predicted it would need more government support amid a "prolonged deterioration" in housing.


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Billionaire financier and Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Warren Buffett eats ice cream as he walks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska in this May 2, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/FilesReuters - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N) on Friday said quarterly earnings tripled, as rising stock markets boosted its investment holdings and a quiet hurricane season contributed to higher insurance profit.


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