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Parsons, Hallacy
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Parsons of McCune announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Parsons, to Joe Hallacy. He is the son of Norma Hallacy of Erie and the late Jerry Hallacy.  The bride-elect graduated from Southeast High School in 2003. She graduated from Mary Grimes School of Nursing in 2010.  She is employed as a registered nurse at Girard Medical Center. The future groom graduated from Erie High School in 1993. He is employed at CST Stor...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 12, 1972 Jimmy Roeser became co-manager of Gibson Discount Center, 300 Main. For Roeser, it was in the nature of a homecoming. He came here as manager when the first Gibson’s store in Parsons was opened in 1965 on what became the Parsons Plaza and was 1711 Main at that time. Mrs. Roeser was the former Erma Banzet and lived and was employed in Parsons prior to their m...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 11, 1972 Two bids were received by the Parsons Urban Renewal Agency for purchase of a tract on the south side of Corning between 21st and 22nd streets for re-development. Roy Rose, operator of an automotive service at 2100 Corning, a site that was part of the tract, proposed to buy the full tract of 50,000 square feet at 25 cents per square foot. His existing buildin...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 10, 1972 An estimated 1.01-mill property tax increase would be required if a $182,500 bond issue for a community center was approved by Parsons voters in the Nov. 7 general election, Will Tschudy, city manager, said. Arvon Phillips, recreation director, said the center would be worth the increase because it would give the city space for recreation, a gymnasium and a ...
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Schools
Students work on ‘Guys & Dolls’ EMPORIA — Two students from Cherryvale will be involved in the production of “Guys & Dolls” for Emporia State University Theatre’s 40th annual Homecoming Scholarship Musical. Danielle Roberts is the assistant stage manager for “Guys & Dolls,” and Jeannie Harper is a costume crew head for the production. The show will run Thursday through Saturday with a curtain time of 7:30 p.m. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee on...
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Clubs
FCE units The Kansas Association for Family and Community Education had its 61st annual state conference Oct. 2-3 in Hutchinson. Labette County FCE members in attendance were Donna Strickland, Annette Robinson, Betty Heady, Mary Jones, Norma Newell, Jerry Janssen, Janet Kirk and Janie Williams. At the evening banquet, state educational program award winners were recognized. Parsons Ideal FCE received first place in leadership and Parsons Don’t...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 9, 1972 The Parsons Police Department received the first of four new cars, Harry Tims, police chief, said. Four 1973 Plymouth Satellite sedans from Thomas & Bass Inc. of Parsons would replace 1971 Ford station wagons used by the department. Parsons city commissioners approved a bid of $15,350 submitted in July for five vehicles. A 1972 Plymouth used as a detectives’s...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 6-7, 1972 Football fans would have ample parking space for the Parsons High School game against Labette County High School scheduled on the Marvel Park field. Michael Bushnell, public works director, said a 100-space parking lot was completed at the northwest end of the stadium. Students and trustees argued the beer issue during a board meeting at Labette Community J...
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Churches
Clothing Exchange opens Westside Christian Church, 5100 Main, Parsons, will have its monthly Clothing Exchange from 9 a.m. to noon today and Saturday. All clothing is given away for free to anyone who needs it. Clean, gently used clothing donations are also accepted to be given away. Westside plans Trunk or Treat Westside Christian Church will have its sixth annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. There will be lots of candy given ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 4, 1972 A major portion of reconstructed Belmont Street in the Parsons urban renewal area would open to vehicular traffic the following day. Vehicles would be able to use the street between 16th Street and the west driveway of the Belmont IGA Super Market, Michael McDowell, executive director of the Parsons Urban Renewal Agency, said. Crews also began setting forms ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 3, 1972 Demolition of a building at the southwest corner of 17th and Washington formerly occupied by a glass company would begin immediately, the Parsons Urban Renewal Agency reported. The structure was bought by the agency, and Western Glass Co. moved its store and shop to 5305 Main. Bob Madget Inc., the urban renewal demolition contractor, planned to raze the build...
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This new name is in the news
Chad and Becky Bachman of Hiawatha announce the birth of their son, Colbin Edward. Colbin was born on Aug. 10 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Colbin was welcomed home by his big brother, Camden, and big sister, Kerragan. Grandparents are John and Bernie Bilderback of Altamont and Ralph and Gayle Bachman of Coffeyville. His great-grandmother is Maxine Thompson of Coffeyville.
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Schools
Program names Student of Month Student Support Services of Labette Community College recently announced that Precious Beery of Parsons is the Student of the Month for September. She is a non-traditional student working toward a nursing major. “I have wanted to be a nurse since the age of 12. After losing my husband to cancer in 2010, I started on my way to following my dreams,” Beery said. After graduation from LCC, she plans to transfer to Pi...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 2, 1972 A family-type billiard parlor, the first facility of its kind in Parsons, would open the following day in the 1900 block of Broadway, Paul Scaletty, who headed Club Billiards Co., said. The location was on ground formerly occupied by the old American Legion Home at 1921 Broadway. Stockholders in the company were Paul Scaletty, James Scaletty and John Lane. Pa...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Sept. 29-30, 1972 Three preliminary plans for expansion of various departments at Labette County Medical Center were explored by the hospital’s trustees. No conclusions were reached, but the study of the plans would continue in ensuing weeks, Jerry Lilley, hospital administrator, said. What began primarily as a study of the need for increased space in the X-ray department...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Sept. 28, 1972 The Parsons Trade Association, a group of Parsons businessmen, planned a number of events for Parsons Plaza. The purpose of the activities was “to encourage people to use that beautiful plaza,” according to Marguerite Wells, 1500 Broadway, who had been appointed coordinator of plaza activities by the trade association. A new, three-day car show, featuring 1...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Sept. 26, 1972 The Parsons Recreation Commission planned to present designs for a proposed community center to the Parsons City Commission. Plans for a 23,342-square-foot structure would require a $182,500 bond issue to be placed on the ballot for the general election. Arvon Phillips, recreation director, said the bond issue would finance the city’s share of building an e...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Sept. 25, 1972 An automobile show would be featured on Parsons Plaza by new car dealers. Dealers would display 1973 models on the mall Sept. 28-30, they announced. The public would be free to view and inspect in detail the introductory models displayed by Parsons’ five new car dealers that handled a total of 13 different lines of cars. The show would be the first of its k...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Sept. 22-23, 1972 Purchase of Fumetco Inc., an Oswego manufacturer for the mobile homes and recreational vehicle industry, was announced by Elixir Industries, which was based in Gardena, Calif. Jerry Rapport, president of Elixir whose stock was publicly held and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, said an undisclosed amount of common stock and cash was paid for all out...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Sept. 21, 1972 Ruskin Manufacturing Co. began its Parsons operations in a rented warehouse at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant on Oct. 20, 1965, with two men on its payroll. Through steady gains, the manufacturer of air handling equipment expanded activity here and capped its seven-year growth by occupying a new, auxiliary building at 806 S. Central. Ruskin had 75 people ...
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