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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 10-11, 1971 About 35 students appeared at a Labette Community Junior College trustee meeting to protest the proposed termination of Max Sullins as an instructor. Sullins, who had been a Spanish and philosophy instructor at the college for three years, was to be terminated at the end of the school year. After more than an hour’s discussion, trustees decided to reconsi...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 9, 1971 Robert Howard of Parsons was notified that he had won the New York Critics Award for Young Writers in the original dramatic play field. Word of his achievement came from the Midwestern office for the contest in Joplin. Howard was the first Kansan to receive the award and the youngest author (18 years old) ever chosen for the honor. Howard’s winning work was e...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 8, 1971 A business firm in Parsons was in a new location on the eve of its 35th anniversary under operation by one family and would mark the occasion with an open house the following three days. Founded in 1937, Reynolds Rug Cleaners, Transfer and Storage completed a move to new quarters at 604 Main. Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds were owners and operators of the firm, ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 7, 1971 The Parsons school board decided to recognize a vote taken the previous week by Parsons High School seniors that would eliminate baccalaureate services from graduation exercises. The board recommended that individual churches organize services to honor their graduates. Leon Jursche, principal of Parsons High School, said that seniors at the school had the cho...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 2, 1971 The city of Parsons received word from Rep. Joe Skubitz of a $44,025 grant from the U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for a major project in Marvel Park. The grant would represent about 50 percent of the overall $88,000 cost of additions and improvement to the park. The city’s share of the project, according to Will Tschudy, city manager, would be made up of ...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Nov. 26-27, 1971 Total payments of $198,815 were reported by five financial institutions in Parsons that operated Christmas savings plans. The total the previous year was $186,722. The 1969 total was $185,669. Jack Sullivan of Parsons would be named a national award winner at the national 4-H Congress in Chicago. Sullivan was one of six national champions in horticulture....
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Club news
Thayer Reading Club President Joy Woolery called the Friday Reading Club to order by leading the club collect and flag salute on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. She also gave the spiritual note by reading a Thanksgiving prayer. It was noted that a grant acquired three new computers for Thayer Library which 20 percent will come from the library funds. The Reading Club will decorate the library Monday for Christmas. Instead of having the Dec. 9 Christma...
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Kebert, Evans
Diane Marie Kebert and Christopher James Evans were married Oct. 18 at the Big Hill Lake Overlook. Pastor Travis Modesitt officiated at the 4 p.m. double-ring nuptials. The bride is the daughter of Daniel and Judy Veenstra of Mound Valley. The groom is the son of Jimmy and Toni Evans of Parsons. Tiffany Darling of Parsons was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Debra Coleman of Fredonia, Stephanie Scott of Altoona and Lacey Kellogg-Evans, sister o...
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Hoffman, Bley
Randy and Beverly Hoffman of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Hoffman of Parsons, to Daniel Bley of Parsons. He is the son of Donna Ogle of Moundville, Mo. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Topeka West High School in Topeka. She graduated in 2006 from Emporia State University, where she received a degree in secondary mathematics. She teaches math at Parsons High School. The future groom is a 2005 graduate of Brona...
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Miller, Blackburn
Vince and Sharon Miller of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Miller of Lawrence, to Joseph Blackburn of Lawrence. He is the son of Michael and Sherrie Blackburn of Parsons. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Parsons High School and a 2010 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a bachelor of science in psychology with an emphasis in human resources development. She is a human resources specialist with Peoples Ban...
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Local Residents Help Make Christmas a Reality for 8.5 Million Hurting Children Worldwide
In Parsons and area homes, businesses, schools and churches, people are piling up shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies and necessity items for children in need. Residents are participating in Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, to help needy children worldwide. Operation Christmas Child uses simple gift-filled shoe boxes to let children know that they are loved. The boxes are often filled wit...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Nov. 18, 1971 Labette Community Junior College graduated its first class of nursing aides during a ceremony at noon at the college. All but two of the 13 graduates already had jobs, Bessie Vediz, director of the associate nursing program, said. Each student completed 180 hours of training. Dr. Bob Burns, dean of instruction, addressed the graduates. Ten Parsons students r...
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Couple to commemorate 40th
Donald L. and Vicki J. Morris of Parsons will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. Donald L. Morris and Vicki J. Westhoff were married on Nov. 19, 1971, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Parsons, by the Rev. James Spexarth. Mr. Morris retired from Glazer after 30 years. Mrs. Morris has been employed at Parsons Credit Union since 1968. The couple are members of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. They have lived in Parsons since their w...
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Ewans to observe 50th
Jim and Judy Ewan of Parsons will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Parsons VFW, 105 Main. Jim Ewan and Judy Ladage were married on Nov. 22, 1961, by the Rev. Earl Myers at Parsons Church of the Brethren. Mr. Ewan retired from Grand Rental Station. He formerly worked for Crooks Hardware. Mrs. Ewan retired from Southwestern Bell. The couple are both members of VFW and Church of the Brethre...
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Vitts to celebrate 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Don Vitt of St. Paul will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their daughters and their families from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at St. Francis Catholic Church parish hall in St. Paul. Donald R. Vitt and Vera M. Winans were married on Nov. 25, 1961, at St. Francis Church in St. Paul. They have lived north of St. Paul since their marriage. Mr. Vitt has farmed and ranched for all of his adult life...
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Couple to honor 50th
Wayne and Kay Shields of Parsons will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering hosted by Dan and Wendy Shields and Misty and Ryan Burke on Sunday. Wayne Shields and Kay Alloway were married on Nov. 13, 1961, in Parsons. Mr. Shields retired from Ruskin Manufacturing. Mrs. Shields retired from Parsons Credit Union. They have lived in Parsons since their wedding. The couple’s children are Dan Shields and his wife, Wendy, M...
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Sheddricks to observe 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sheddrick Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sheddrick of Oswego will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Oswego Community Building. Ron Sheddrick and Chris Cox were married on Nov. 19, 1961, at Central Avenue Christian Church in Parsons. Mr. Sheddrick is an executive vice president of Community National Bank and Trust in Chanute. Mrs. Sheddrick is a retire...
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Dodds, Green wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Green Kayla Dodds and Joshua Green were married Aug. 27 at the Parsons Arboretum. The Rev. Irvin Espeseth officiated. The bride’s parents are Staci Dodds of Parsons and Gary Dodds II of Parsons. The groom’s mother is the late Lesa Green. Desiree Outersky was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Molly Reust, Kaliegh Greaves, Melissa Green, Sydney Hay and Whitney Cole. Calvin Green of Parsons was best man. Groomsmen were Ca...
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Rios, Queen wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Queen Jr. Brittany Ann Rios and Robert Lee Queen Jr. were married Oct. 8 at Clemens’ Wedding Chapel. Minister Mike Ferran officiated the 2 p.m. nuptials. The bride is the daughter of Dawn Rios-Campbell of Wichita. The groom is the son of Robert Sr. and Pam Queen of Parsons. Eric Rios, the bride’s brother of Parsons, and Michelle Zaleski of Parsons gave the bride away. Chelsi Arratia served as the maid of honor. Bridesmaid...
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Couple to celebrate 60th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkinson STARK — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkinson of Savonburg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Stark Friends church. Neighbors, friends and family are welcome. Frank P. Hawkinson and E. Christine Haddan were married Nov. 25, 1951, at the Stark Friends parsonage. The Rev. Luther Dillon officiated. A reception was held at the brides’ home of Elmer & Zul...
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