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Freeberg, Sebastiani
Sarah Freeberg and Julio Sebastiani were married Dec. 30, 2009. Parents of the bride are Rick and Tina Freeberg of Parsons. The groom’s father is Julio Sebastiani Sr. of Venezuela. He is the nephew of Ed and Dorothy Sebastiani of Parsons. Mrs. Sebastiani is a 2002 graduate of Labette County High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in 2006 from Pittsburg State University, where she majored in education. She is working on her master’s deg...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 26, 1970 C.J. Anderson, a Parsons clothing merchant, said he considered an offer by the Parsons Urban Renewal Agency to be an “ultimatum” to move. Anderson testified as the first witness in an injunction suit brought against the city of Parsons, the renewal agency and others in district court before Judge Hal Hyler. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson sought a permanent injunctio...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 25, 1970 Mike Journot captured the first state tournament medal won by a Labette County Grizzly wrestler in Newton. The senior placed fourth at 145 pounds in the Class 5A high school tourney in Newton. Two victories and two losses in four matches gave Journot a season’s record of 26-6. Journot opened against Pat Spencer of Kapaun-Mount Carmel of Wichita, a two-time ...
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Cunningham, Oakley
Lindsay Marie Cunningham and Douglas Eugene Oakley were married in a 3 p.m. double-ring ceremony on Oct. 10. The Rev. Kevin Weaver of Center Bethel Union Church, rural Parsons, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Denise and David Hill of rural Angola and Rick Cunningham of Arizona. The groom is the son of Pamela and Raymond Oakley of Altamont. Katie Hill of Pittsburg, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Shannon Brown of Altamont a...
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Brackens celebrate 50th
James and Carolyn Bracken will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a private gathering of family and friends. James D. Bracken and Carolyn S. Bradshaw were married in a 4 p.m. wedding on Feb. 13, 1960, at Washington Avenue Methodist Church in Parsons. J. Joyce Wilson officiated. The Brackens resided in Parkville, Mo., until June 1960, when Mrs. Bracken started to work for the Kansas State University Extension Department as the home economi...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 19, 1970 The top-ranking three candidates in voting for spring prom queen at Labette Community Junior College were Nola McMunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.S. McMunn, rural Parsons; Teri Rexwinkle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rexwinkle, rural Altamont; and Pam Carson, daughter of Mrs. Phyllis Carson, 3010 Redwood. The highest ranking among the three would be que...
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New names in the news
Cy Oliver is the name chosen for the newborn son of Ike and Katie Brewer of Fayetteville, Ark. Cy was born on Jan. 24. He joins a brother, Oscar Benjamin, 4. His grandparents are Stan and Martha Brewer and Terry and LeeAnn Hunter, all of Parsons. His great-grandparents are Bob and Loretta Brewer and Perk and Norene Reitemeier, all of Parsons. ——— Kyle James and Tiffany Ann Schulz of Thayer announced the birth of their daughter Bailey Ann. Sh...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 16, 1970 Mary (Cleo) Morris, 2318 Main, announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination and re-election as clerk of the court of the 11th Judicial District, Division Three, Labette County. Morris filed as a candidate with County Clerk Quincy Greer. Morris served as deputy in the office from July 1963 until December 1967. At that time, she was appointed clerk b...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 12, 1970 Explosion of natural gas in a furnace of The Parsonian Hotel shook the nine-story structure and was heard throughout the downtown area of Parsons. There was no fire, although firemen answered an alarm from the hotel at 10:28 p.m. Some of the hotel’s 75 guests dressed and left their rooms. They reported reverberations in their rooms. One man said the door of ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 11, 1970 Louis Daharb, Parsons real estate man, announced a major business development for 26th and Main streets involving two firms. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. would occupy a 6,000-square-foot building at the northeast corner of the intersection on ground owned by Daharb, who also would erect the structure. A convenience food store would be located on a site with a...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 9, 1970 L.M. “Jack” Wicker, owner of the Family Shoe Store, announced his purchase of the building at 1805 Main and plans for its modernization. The store occupied the building that was bought from Kimball Investment Co. The building had a 25-foot front. Wicker said without urban renewal, he wouldn’t have even thought about buying the building. While Wicker said pla...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 5, 1970 An appropriation bill providing 1971 fiscal year funds of $3,756,270 for the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center was introduced in the Kansas House. The bulk of the funds would be for salaries and wages. The 1971 fiscal year total for those items would be $3,112,709, up $65,492 from the 1970 fiscal year. One new position was provided, boosting total a...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 4, 1970 It was a happy basketball Homecoming for the St. Patrick’s High School Leprechauns. Pat Johnston’s 20-foot shot with only seconds left gave the team a 53-52 non-league victory over Le Roy at the St. Pat’s gym. St. Pat’s Don Crispell led scoring with 27 points, including nine of 12 free throws. Charlie Brown scored 11. Carol Panek reigned as the 1970 basketba...
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Business news
Bank adds services, changes name Dan Mildfelt, president and CEO of Community National Bank, recently announced that the bank added trust powers to its financial services. Mildfelt said in a statement that “to underscore the introduction of this important service to our customers, the Board of Directors has changed the name of the bank to Community National Bank & Trust, effective Jan. 1, 2010.” Jim Gilpin, a well-known Iola banker with 30 ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Feb. 2, 1970 Parsons firemen, assisted by a large number of volunteers, fought a grass fire for nearly four hours the previous weekend that threatened homes in the Eastborough Addition and property east of the city limits. Cause of the fire was not determined, but firemen said it started in a pasture of a farm owned by Mary Heinrichsmeier on the south side of U.S. 160. F...
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New names
Kinley Daniels is the name chosen by Matt and Spring Simpson of Olathe for their daughter born Dec. 28. She joins a brother, Tarin Isaac, in the family. Her grandparents are Ron and Kathy Chase of Parsons and Gary and Connie Billionis of Fort Scott. Her great-grandparents are Mildred Ostrander and Mary Chase, both of Chanute, Lavon Meek of Fort Scott and Robert Billionis of Pittsburg.
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Allen, Cooper
Bodie and Terry Cooper of Hill City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kiley Cooper, to Flint Allen of Chanute. He is the son of Mike and Joyce Allen of Coffeyville. Allen’s grandparents are Eugene and Leona Pool of Savonburg and Junior and Elizabeth King of Lenapah, Okla., and the late Henry Allen. Cooper’s grandparents are Charles and Ellen Lewis of Hill City and Herb and Peggy Hachmeister of Natoma and the late Chet Copper. The br...
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Nduati, Ndua
Rose NJeri Nduati and Peter Ndua were married Dec. 19, 2009, at Nairobi, Kenya. The bride is the daughter of James Nduati and Rahab Nduati of Parsons. The groom is the son of Edith N. Kungu of Loresho, Nairobi, Kenya, and the late D.C. Kungu. Ann Muiruri of Springfield, Mo., served as the bride’s maid of honor. Kabogo of Nairobi, Kenya, served as the best man. The reception took place at the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi. The couple are at ho...
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Couple to celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rich of Ottawa will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 23. They are both natives of Parsons. Dean Rich and Linda Wall were married Saturday, Jan. 23, 1960, at First Baptist Church in Parsons by Pastor Richard L. Waltz. Since their marriage they have lived in Parsons, Wichita and Ottawa. Both are graduates of Parsons High School and Parsons Junior College. Mr. Rich graduated from Wichita State Univers...
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Jackson, Gudde
Jerri Diane Jackson and Kevin Patrick Gudde were married Sept. 12, 2009, at First Christian Church in Parsons. The Rev. John Bain officiated at the 3 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Ed and Grace Jackson of Parsons. Parents of the groom are Larry and Connie Gudde of Parsons. Jillian Fitzmorris of Lawrence served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Nicohle Modica of Parsons, Heather Bushnell of Lawrence, Kate Lindeman of Ola...
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