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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. March 1, 1971 Expansion and modernization of Lambert-Duffy-Melone Inc., a Parsons apparel store, began as still another downtown improvement project. The store that handled men’s, women’s and boys’ clothing would occupy 50-foot frontage, twice that of its existing location at 1814 Main. The firm bought an adjacent building equal to its is existing size on the east in pre...
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Kebert, Evans engagement
Daniel and Judy Veenstra of Mound Valley announce the engagement of their daughter, Diane Kebert of Mound Valley, to Christopher Evans of Parsons, the son of Jimmy and Toni Evans of Parsons. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Labette County High School. She is employed by Power Flame in Parsons. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Labette County High School. He is employed as a driver for O’Brien Ready Mix in Parsons. The couple plan ...
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Cox, Horton engagement
Dr. John and Vickie Cox of Joplin announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Cox of Joplin, to Michael Horton of Joplin, son of Mike and Teresa Horton of rural Erie. The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of College Heights Christian School, Joplin. She graduated in 2010 from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, with a master’s degree in child and adolescent psychology. She is a behavioral therapist at the Ozark Center fo...
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Pet owners should register them with city of Parsons
The city of Parsons is reminding residents to check their animals’ registration. Dogs and cats within the city of Parsons are required to be licensed. Pet owners can get a Parsons pet license by showing proof of current rabies vaccination at the city utility office in the Parsons Municipal Building. Licenses are also available at Allen Veterinary Center, 1425 N. 16th, the city’s contracted animal facility. “It is important to have your ani...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 26-27, 1971 Directors of First National Bank of Parsons elected Raymond Robbins as its president following a change in ownership control of the institution. Carleton Johnson, who with members of his family had acquired majority interest in the bank, would become chairman of the board. He had been president. Robbins, a 25-year veteran of service with the bank, had be...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 25, 1971 International Recreation Corp. of Boise, Idaho, bought the travel trailer division of Borg-Warner Corp. Travel Industries, based in Oswego, made the Dreamer line of truck campers and travel trailers that were marketed in the Midwest and in eastern states. It also had a manufacturing plant in Coffeyville and an unused site in Radford, Va. Bud Coons, founder ...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 24, 1971 Members of Parsons’ oldest church, First Presbyterian Church, planned to re-enact the early days of Parsons in a play to launch a centennial program. The church was founded in February 1871, before the incorporation of the city. First services were held in a saloon. More than 100 door prizes contributed by Parsons business firms would be awarded at the Par...
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Enforcement for seat belts to start
Law enforcement agencies across Kansas, including agencies in Labette County, will participate in an aggressive campaign in and around schools to educate and enforce seat belt laws Sunday through March 12. This is part of a program called SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone), which is designed to promote and reward seat belt use among teens, while encouraging officers to strictly enforce the seat belt law. In 2009, nearly 24,000 teens were in...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 23, 1971 Hope Campbell, award committee chairman of the Hannah Jameson chapter of D.A.R. of Parsons, awarded Arlyne O’Connor of Parsons, Lucille Bogner of rural Parsons and Christy Jones of McCune D.A.R. good citizen awards. Christina Griffith, Barbara Willsie, Julie Long and Nanette Crispino all won D.A.R. awards in the American history essay contest. Beverly Hars...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 22, 1971 The Oswego-Service Valley USD 504 board rehired Eugene Burke for a two-year term as superintendent. Burke was in his fifth year as superintendent of USD 504. Before going to Oswego, he served 13 years as principal of Baxter Springs High School. Feb. 22, 1981 A Chetopa High School junior placed first in the District American Legion Oratorical Contest at Pi...
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Youth missing from YCS
Law enforcement officers in Kansas and elsewhere have received notification of a youth who walked away from Youth Crisis Shelter, 1915 Crawford, earlier this month. Parsons police received a report from YCS that Chad Walker, 17, and another youth had walked away from YCS on Feb. 5. The other youth was found at Walker’s mother’s house in Wichita. Walker has not been found. Parsons Police Chief John Keele said police entered the youth into t...
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Sleep Inn wins award
The Sleep Inn & Suites hotel of Parsons was recently announced as a recipient of a 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc., franchisor of the Sleep Inn. “The Sleep Inn & Suites hotel’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as of the best hotels among the Sleep Inn brand,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer f...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 19-20, 1971 LaForge & Budd Construction Co. of Parsons was the apparent low bidder on a federal water project in Oklahoma. The Parsons firm bid $149,302 for construction of a water supply system at Broken Bow Lake on the Mountain Fork River. The Parsons Education Association announced its nomination for the state’s 1971 master teacher award. He was a hometown man, ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 18, 1971 Mike Fitzmorris of Parsons, a senior at St. Patrick’s High School, was chosen as one of 24 students to represent District 2 (15 counties) of Southeast Kansas in a statewide festival chorus at the Kansas Music Educators Association convention March 26-27 in Wichita. He received two ratings of I in voice at music festivals as well as being a member of ensembl...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 17, 1971 Kathe Gossard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gossard of rural Oswego, was named Tamasha Queen at Labette County High School. The Tamasha court included Mary Lea Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Johnston of rural Edna; Lucille Bogner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Bogner of rural Parsons; Amy Cole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Cole of rural Pa...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 15, 1971 Kay Cackler captured singles and all-events titles and finished third in doubles as the 1971 women’s city bowling championships rolled to a close at Tower Bowl. Dolly Perez, all-events champion in 1970, teamed with Marceline Richison to win doubles. They finished second the previous year. Mary Ramsey won her second scratch all-events title. The singles champ...
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Bridge surveys to begin on K-126
McCUNE — Starting around Feb. 21, a survey team will begin working near the Limestone Creek and Lightening Creek bridges on K-126 in Crawford County. The bridges are located about one mile and six miles west of K-7, respectively. The surveys are based upon the existing bridge alignments. The area to be surveyed will cover 1,800 feet east and west of each bridge. The surveyors will measure and record information about features in the area. The...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 12-13, 1971 First United Methodist Church in Parsons planned an “old-fashioned box supper” as the first social event of its centennial observance. St. Patrick’s High School’s Pixies celebrated basketball Homecoming with a 97-68 victory over Oswego. St. Patrick’s had its highest point total since a 98-38 rout of Chetopa in January 1969, and Don Crispell had the second...
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Gerster, Alloway
Amber Gerster and Matt Alloway were married in a Sept. 11 double-ring ceremony at the Big Hill Overlook with Pastor Mike Farran of Pleasant Hill Church officiating. The bride is the daughter of James and Karen Zook of South Mound and the late David Gerster. The groom is the son of Gail and Juanita Alloway of rural Parsons. Amanda Rossman of Parsons was the maid of honor. Jessie Nevin of rural Parsons and Hallie Slavens of Pittsburg were brides...
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Schneider, Page
Pam Schneider and Rodger Schneider, both of Salina, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Schneider of Ottawa, to Trent Page of Ottawa, the son of Jim and Kim Page of rural Parsons. The bride-elect graduated from Ell-Saline High School, Brookville, in 2006. She earned a degree in agricultural communications and journalism in 2010 from Kansas State University. She is a marketing and program specialist for Agriculture Future of Ameri...
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