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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 12, 1971 Traffic light experiments would begin at Central and Main in Parsons in an effort to smooth the flow of vehicle traffic. City Engineer Paul Freeberg outlined the contemplated changes. He explained that they wouldn’t be decided upon definitely until after the trials to determine if they were feasible. The “scrambled” pedestrian pattern would remain in force...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 9-10, 1971 Homer Ellsworth lost by one vote to Leroy Preiss, a former Erie city engineer, in his campaign to regain the office of mayor of Erie. Ellsworth was defeated for mayor in 1969 by a write-in candidate, David Cornell. Cornell later resigned, and Paul Beard, a councilman, served as acting mayor. Beard was re-elected to the council. The $8.4 million downtown u...
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Forbes, Cox
Mark and Nancy Forbes of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Aimee Forbes of Jenks, Okla., to Jordan Cox of Jenks, the son of Ronnie and Johnnie Cox of Tulsa. The bride-elect is a 2003 Parsons High School graduate. She received a veterinary technology degree from Tulsa Community College in 2007. She is a registered veterinary technician at Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists, Tulsa. The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Union High ...
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Willard, Harris
Cashion Willard and Brad Harris were married on March 20, 2010, in Erie. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Neil and Becky Willard of Girard. The groom is the son of Joe and Sondra Harris of St. Paul. The couple had a reception at Parrot Bey, Pittsburg. The bride is a 2009 graduate of Pittsburg State University. She is employed as the manager of Mesa Animal Clinic, Girard. The groom is a 2009 graduate of PSU and is employed by Harris Farms and W...
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Hochstein, Hambleton
Robert Hochstein of Milford, Mich., and Laurene Tomczak of Ann Arbor, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Marie Hochstein of Dexter, Mich., to Stephen Levoy Hambleton of Dexter, Mich., the son of Steve and Marsha Hambleton of Parsons. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Milford High School, Highland, Mich. She graduated with a degree in political science with a minor in history in 2010 from Oakland University, Rochester,...
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Brecheisen, Huss
Brigitte Elizabeth Brecheisen and Joseph Henry Huss were married on Jan. 8 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan. King Crawford officiated the 3:30 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Peggy Brecheisen of Parsons. The groom is the son of Terrance Huss of Nortonville and Deborah Huss of Lawrence. Alissa Albrecht of Peck was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Katie Brunsman and Amy Calderwood, both of Manhattan. Brandon A...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 8, 1971 Sherry Kynion and Randy Bayless were honored as best actress and best actor of the season’s dramatic achievements at Labette Community Junior College as the college drama fraternity, Delta Psi Omega had its awards banquet at Don Divine’s Restaurant. Best supporting actress and actor were Roxanna Herndon and Harold Rye, and the award for the best cameo role w...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 7, 1971 An incumbent, Richard Combs, led the field in winning election to a third, although not consecutive, term on the Parsons City Commission. M. Leon Ginn ran a close second to Combs in claiming the other seat on the commission, finishing only 25 votes behind him. Raymond Robbins, who won a four-year term in 1969, held over as the third commission member. The fo...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 6, 1971 The Parsons City Commission tentatively approved a benefit district program to build sidewalks to serve the Guthridge Elementary Center at 21st and Briggs. Mrs. R. Roger Moore, 1007 S. 29th, Mrs. Thomas Crispell, 1123 30th Drive, and Mrs. A.T. Hendricks Jr., 3012 30th Drive, requested the sidewalk and an additional marked crosswalk on the south side of the s...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 5, 1971 A new vehicular traffic pattern was launched in downtown Parsons amid some confusion, an unannounced innovation and a welter of one-way signs. The change was made coincident with the start of construction on the new pedestrian mall. Vehicles were routed around two blocks of Main Street, which would form the principal part of the mall, although one of the blo...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 2-3, 1971 The 1800 block of Main Street would be closed to vehicles early on the morning of April 5 for the start of construction on the new pedestrian mall. The street would not be reopened except to emergency fire, police and ambulance units. A new downtown traffic pattern that called for one-way traffic on Central and 17th also would take effect with the start o...
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Dent, Giefer
Ted Dent and Debbie Dent announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Dent, to Brett Giefer, son of the late Mike Giefer and Jeri Heitman. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Girard High School and a 2006 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She is working toward a master’s degree in social work from the University of Kansas and is employed by TFI Family Services in Pittsburg. The future ...
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Larsens celebrate 65th
Melvin and Marjorie Larsen of rural Parsons will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. April 10 at First Foursquare Church. Melvin Larsen and Marjorie Manners were married on April 6, 1946, in Liberal, Mo. The couple lived in California for four years before moving to Kansas. They lived in Shawnee for 25 years. Mr. Larsen was a truck driver for Botsford Ready-Mix. Mrs. Larsen was a teacher’s aid for seve...
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Smith, Mattox
Don and Mary Smith of Walnut announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Smith of Lawrence, to Broc Mattox of Lawrence, the son of Don and Roberta Mattox of Erie. The bride-elect is a 2007 Erie High School graduate. She is a senior at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, majoring in pharmacy. She is an intern at Wal-Mart in Olathe. The future groom graduated from EHS in 2005. He is a crop insurance adjuster for Great American Insuranc...
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Mattox, Maxson
Chris Mattox of Mound Valley and Marcia Mattox of Oswego announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ann Mattox of Coffeyville, to Tracy Jo Maxson of Coffeyville, son of Dan and Peggy Maxson of Edna. The bride-elect graduated from Labette County High School in 2002 and from Labette Community College in 2004 with an associate’s degree. The future groom is a 1995 graduate of LCHS and a 2001 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a ...
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Pound, O’Banion
Nick and Karen Sanchez and Matt Pound, all of Parsons, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Joann Pound of Parsons to Frank Ryan O’Banion of Parsons. He is the son of Sonny and Sally O’Banion of Parsons. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Parsons High School. She is attending Labette Community College, majoring in nursing. She is a licensed practical nurse at Elmhaven East. The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Labette County...
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Thomas, Dalton
Gene and Cheryl Thomas of Altamont announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Thomas, to Andrew Dalton of Manhattan. He is the son of Mickey and Jolene Dalton of Plattsmouth, Neb. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Labette County High School. She is a recent graduate of College of the Ozarks with a bachelor’s degree in communication arts. The future groom is a 2009 graduate of College of the Ozarks with a bachelor’s degree in criminal...
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Drummonds to honor 60th year anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drummond of Parsons will honor their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at First Christian Church in Parsons. Frank Drummond and Doris Cartwright were married March 11, 1951, in Parsons. Mr. Drummond worked for the city of Parsons before retiring. Mrs. Drummond was a homemaker. The couple have lived in Parsons since their marriage. They have four children, Connie Sullivan, Gary ...
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Wrights to celebrate 40th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright, Thayer, have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Charles Wright and Barbara Hughes were married Feb. 27, 1971, were married at the First Christian Church in Thayer. The couple have two daughters, Tara Gossett and her husband, Eric, of Mounds, Okla., and Sheila Vasquez and her husband, Noe, of Manhattan Beach, Calif. They also have three grandchildren, Andrew and Laken Gossett and Seth Solomon. The couple ...
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Harrison, Strait engagement
Shane and Karen Harrison of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Harrison of Parsons, to Eric Strait of Parsons. He is the son of Patrick and Janice Strait of Parsons. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Labette County High School in Altamont. She is a customer service representative for Commercial Bank in Parsons. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Parsons High School. He is general manager of Taco Mayo in Pars...
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