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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 15, 1970 Women teachers in Parsons public schools got the green light on pantsuits. Trousered attire was suitable for classroom wear immediately, Superintendent Henry Norris said in a memorandum circulated to all teachers and other staff members in schools. The Parsons Young Women’s Christian Association announced it would close shop, almost 51 years to the day aft...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 14, 1970 About 100 people visited the quarters occupied by the Parsons Recreation Center at 1625 Main during a two-hour open house. Arvon Phillips, city recreation superintendent, made the estimate. The callers, many of them older adults, viewed the various improvements and renovation completed at the new location, long known as the Cloonan building. The recreation ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 11-12, 1970 Katy Railroad operations returned to normal quickly following the end of a national railroad strike. Pickets were withdrawn from Katy facilities shortly after 8 a.m., following a decision by the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks to end its strike against railroads. The first freight train to leave the Parsons terminal following the strike’s termi...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 10, 1970 St. Patrick’s High School planned not to field a football team in 1971. The Parsons school confirmed that at a Mineral Belt League meeting of coaches and administrators. Plans called for a cross country running program the following fall, the Rev. J. Eugene Komer, school administrator, said. Komer said it was possible that the school might field an eight-ma...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 9, 1970 The widow of a Parsons fireman presented property to the city for establishment of a park in his memory. Mrs. Maurice McElhaney, 2631 Appleton, made arrangements to deed nine lots in the southwest section of Parsons to the city for park purposes. Eight of them were in the 2800 block of Morton, one in the same block of Appleton. The park would bear the name o...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 8, 1970 Jerry Carson of Westervelt & Carson, certified public accountants, was elected president of the Parsons Chamber of Commerce for 1971 at a luncheon meeting of new and former chamber directors. Carson, who would take office Jan. 12, succeeded Marvin Cinotto, who remained on the board as immediate past president. Other new officers included Russell Morgan, firs...
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This new name is in the news
Camden Benjamin is the name chosen by Grant and AnnaBeth Gilmore, Pittsburg, for their son born at 8:13 p.m. Sept. 24 at Via Christi Hospital. Camden joins two brothers, John, 7, Maisen, 4, and a sister, Syerra, 5, in the family. Paternal grandparents are Dan and Julene Gilmore, Chanute. Maternal grandparents are Willie Wimsett, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and Rhonda and Dean Kane, Erie. Paternal great-grandparents are Thomas and Catherine Gilmore,...
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Business news
City honors worker The Parsons City Commission honored Cheryl Wallace, Parsons Municipal Building maintenance worker, for her 10 years of service during the commission meeting on Monday evening. Allen adds vet Allen Veterinary Center recently announced the addition of Dr. Belinda Garten to its staff. Garten is a 2005 graduate of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced the last five years in the Lubbock...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 7, 1970 Possibly 10 burglaries in Parsons during November were expected to be cleared by the arrest of three escapees in Louisiana by the FBI, Parsons city detective Cyril Willey announced. Willey said he received a call from an FBI agent in Louisiana informing him the three, escapees from a reformatory at Englewood, Colo., had admitted a string of burglaries. A tru...
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Emmerich, Kinser
Lisa Kay Emmerich and Richard Leon Kinser were married in a 4 p.m. May 30 wedding at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, Mo., with the Rev. Michael Flanagan officiating. The bride is the daughter of David and Susie Emmerich of Salisbury. The groom is the son of Kevan and Diane Kinser of Edna. Grandparents of the couple are the late Albert and Bonnie McCollum, the late Paul and Margaret Emmerich, the late Raymond and Clara Reno ...
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Harmon, Ramirez
Timothy and Jacqueline Harmon of rural St. Paul announce the engagement of their daughter, Malerie Elizabeth Harmon of rural Parsons, to Robert James Ramirez of rural Parsons, the son of Daniel and Paula Ramirez of Parsons. The bride-elect was home schooled and graduated in 2005. She is a dance instructor for the Parsons Recreation Commission. The future groom is a 2005 Parsons High School graduate. He is a merchandiser for Coca-Cola Refresh...
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Baugher, Jacobsen
Tara Lynn Baugher and Jason Henry Jacobsen were married at their home in Kansas City, Mo., in a 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony on Nov. 3. The bride is the daughter of Raymond Baugher of Parsons and the late Cecilia Baugher. The groom is the son of Russell Jacobsen and Betty Jacobsen, both of Smithville, Mo. Malisa Baugher-Putnam, sister of the bride, of Lenexa was the matron of honor. Trey Putnam, brother-in-law of the bride, of Lenexa was th...
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Blackburns celebrate 60th
John and Leola Blackburn of Erie celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. John Edward Blackburn and Leola Jane Watkins were married on Dec. 1, 1950, in Parsons. Mr. Blackburn retired from Foremost Dairy and Beachner Farms. Mrs. Blackburn retired from Labette Health. The couple have nine children, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 3, 1970 Jerry McKinney was elected president of the newly formed Parsons Bowhunters Association. Dean Reed was the club’s vice president and John Taggert the secretary-treasurer. Workers of Fred Beachner Construction Co. of St. Paul began the application of 2-inch hot-mix bituminous surfacing in the final step of an improvement program covering eight blocks in the ...
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Woman receives national recognition for self-portrait
Whitney Bush of Parsons has received national recognition for her self-portrait. Bush submitted her mosaic self-portrait to the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) to be published in its 40th anniversary commemorative program. ANCOR recently published the program with 70 portraits created by persons with developmental disabilities served by ANCOR member providers, including CLASS Ltd., from across the nation. Sta...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 2, 1970 Parsons High School’s basketball team opened its season by defeating Chanute 63-49 in the Viking gym to start its quest for a third Southeast Kansas League title in a row. Parsons surged from a 10-point deficit to a 25-22 halftime lead and was in front to stay. The Vikings’ tower of strength under the basket was 6-foot-6-inch center Robert Williams. The quic...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Nov. 27-28, 1970 Russell and Opal Brooks won both halves of the annual Bowlers Victory Legion tournament at Tower Bowl. Russell Brooks rolled a scratch 610 series with 78 pins handicap for a winning 788 while Opal Brooks tossed a scratch 505 with 157 points handicap for 662. The top five finishers in the men’s division included Hollis Reel, Jim O’Neal, Paul Eichhorn and ...
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Couple to celebrate 40th
Jon and Carol Stephens of Erie will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 5, following the 9:30 a.m. worship service at First Christian Church, Erie, with a reception in the fellowship hall. The couple’s children and their spouses, Deadra and Bruce Payne, Gardner, and Michael and Melissa Stephens, Erie, invite friends and family to attend. Jon Stephens and Carol Baldwin were married at First Christian Church in Erie on Satu...
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Strasinger, Hibbs wedding
Caroline Strasinger and Marshall Hibbs were married Oct. 21 in Cancun, Mexico. The bride is the daughter of Mary Strasinger of Bardstown, Ky. The groom is the son of John and Anita Hibbs of Altamont. Family and friends attended and witnessed the nuptials. The reception took place at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in Cancun. Mrs. Hibbs graduated in 1999 from Bethlehem High School in Bardstown, Ky. She graduated in 2004 from the Univers...
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Schmidt, Manners wedding
Erica Marie Schmidt and Luke Daniel Manners were married July 17 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parsons. The Rev. Jason Borkenhagen officiated the 1:30 p.m. double-ring ceremony and Mass. The bride is the daughter of Lowell and Jean Schmidt of McPherson. The groom is the son of Daniel and Amy Manners of Parsons. Lindsay Schmidt of Olathe, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Molly Manners of Parsons, the gro...
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