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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 4, 1970 Two new educators were employed and a teacher given a one-year leave of absence by the board of Parsons District Schools. Mary Whiteside of Pine Bluff, Ark., was confirmed as a counselor. She would divide her time between the senior and junior high schools. Calvin Dill of Emporia was employed as project director for a six-county project for the training of p...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 3, 1970 St. Patrick’s High School cheerleaders for 1970-71 came home with four ribbons for outstanding performance from a cheerleading clinic at Missouri Valley State College at Marshall, Mo., sponsored by the National Cheerleaders Association. The cheerleaders included Michelle Bushnell, Patti Dunlay, Debbie Stich, Marty McAtee, Mary Kay Donnelly and Diane Modica. ...
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Gerster, Alloway engagement
James and Karen Zook of South Mound announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Gerster of Mound Valley, to Matthew Alloway of Mound Valley. He is the son of Gail and Juanita Alloway of Parsons. Miss Gerster is also the daughter of the late David Gerster. The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Erie High School. She is a machine operator at Grandview Products in Parsons. The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Labette County High School. H...
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Couple to celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bamberry of Altamont will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Mound Valley Community Center. Dale Bamberry and Edna Myers were married Aug. 6, 1960, by the Rev. Walter Flesher of Altamont. They have lived in the Mound Valley and Altamont areas all of their lives. They are members of Altamont First Baptist Church. Mr. Bam...
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Hellwig, Lallemand engagement
Rex and Becky Hellwig of Oswego announce the engagement of their daughter, Emilie Hellwig of Joplin, to Brandon Lallemand of Arma. He is the son of Joe and Kristi Lallemand of Girard. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Oswego High School and graduated in 2008 from Labette Community College with a degree in nursing. She is an operating room nurse at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin. The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Girard...
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Feagan, Yount engagement
Reggie and Teri Feagan of Oswego announce the engagement of their daughter, Casie Feagan of Frontenac, to Jason Yount of Frontenac. He is the son of Henry and Rene Yount of Fort Scott and Katherine Yount of Fort Scott. The bride-elect is a graphic artist for Names and Numbers in Pittsburg. The future groom is a LEGO education technical support person for Pitsco in Pittsburg. The couple are planning an Oct. 1 wedding in Pittsburg.
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Vaughn, Proctor engagement
Michael Wendler of Lyons and Susie Morse of Wichita announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Vaughn of Lawrence, to Jack Kevin Proctor of Lawrence. He is the son of Rose H. Proctor of Parsons and the late Gordon Proctor. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Augusta High School in Augusta and is a junior at the University of Kansas. She works at Walgreens in Lawrence as an inventory manager. The future groom is a 2006 graduate of Parso...
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Shipp, May wedding
Bethany Shipp and Jacob May were married May 24 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parsons. The Rev. Jason Borkenhagen officiated at the 6:30 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Roy Shipp of Pittsburg and Karen Shipp of Parsons. Parents of the groom are John May and Stormy May, both of Parsons. Lauren Hill of Joplin served as maid of honor. Meagan Cheney of Cherokee was a bridesmaid. Brandon Godfrey of Altamont was best man...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 31-Aug. 1, 1970 An unexplained explosion, followed by fire, caused extensive damage in a paint building at the Ankortite Division of Superior Concrete Accessories Inc., 1900 Wilson. Six employees were in the building at the time, Homer Berry, plant superintendent, said. None were injured. Carl Herring, general manager of the firm, said damage to the building was ext...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 30, 1970 The Parsons Players would open “You Can’t Take It With You” the following evening in the air-conditioned auditorium of the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. The Parsons Players were sponsored by the Parsons Recreation Commission and directed by Marilyn Seward, assisted by Lynn Nichols. Members of the cast included Carol Seward, Genny Pegues, Sherr...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 29, 1970 The Parsons City Commission approved two rezoning ordinances that would clear the way for two new commercial ventures. The ordinances changed from single-family to service commercial a tract on Main, the site of a new Gibson Discount Center, and one at 21st and Briggs that would be occupied by a new motorcycle shop. The Main Street tract was just east of La...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 24-25, 1970 Horace Landes, plant manager for Day & Zimmermann Inc., the operating contractor for the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, announced two promotions in the engineering department at the plant. Gary Finley was promoted to director of engineering and maintenance, and William Betts was promoted to manager of facilities engineering. Bill Sharp swam the last few ...
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Taylor, Seawood engagement
J.L. and Kristi Trim of Galesburg and Darrell and Andrea Howard of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Taylor of Parsons, to Lynel Seawood of Kansas City, Kan. He is the son of Mary and Larry Johnson of Kansas City, Kan. The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Parsons High School and will graduate in December from Neosho County Community College in Chanute with a degree in nursing. She is a charge nurse at Golden Living Cent...
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Willis, Powell engagement
James and Mary Willis of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy S. Willis of Melbourne, Fla., to Jamie W. Powell of Melbourne, Fla. He is the son of Wayne and Patricia Powell of Overland Park. The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Parsons High School and graduated in 2005 from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, where she earned a master of business administration. She is a lead accounting clerk for Wuesthoff Health Syste...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 23, 1970 David Demuth, Parsons funeral home owner, bought an interest in the Sherman Funeral Home at Oklahoma City, Okla., and would leave the latter part of August to assume its active management. Demuth said he was retaining an interest in Blossom-Demuth Funeral Home, which would continue operation here. It would be managed by Tom Wilson, who had been with the fir...
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Fair week events set
OSWEGO — The Farm Bureau tent will be open at 6 p.m. each night Tuesday through Friday, at the Labette County Fair in Oswego. Featured attractions will be the 4-H Petting Zoo and Farm Fun Center. Area youth and farm families will share a variety of animals at the petting zoo. The Farm Fun Center provides activities and displays for all ages. Members of Labette County Farm Bureau host activities at the FB Tent. FSA Night at the tent will be Tu...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 21, 1970 Center Line Machine Shop erected a 5,500-square-foot building at 1610 Southern to which it planned to move its operations from 2020 Main in the urban renewal area. Before the machine shop could be moved, however, the building was leased to Ruskin Manufacturing Co. for its use. Ruskin, a manufacturer of air handling equipment, would use the new building for ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 20, 1970 Goodyear tire & Rubber Co. planned to open a new service store at 2531 Main in a new building recently completed by the company. The store would carry a full line of tires and automotive accessories, together with nationally advertised TV and stereo sets and appliances that included such items as washers and dryers, ranges and refrigerators. Mel Lindsey wou...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 17-18, 1970 Labette County’s 1970 valuation for property tax purposes was $54,684,594, a gain of $520,350 over the 1969 valuation of $54,164,244, County Clerk Quincy Greer reported. A gain of $531,455 in real estate valuations and in increase of $423,335 in railroad and utility valuations set by the Stat Property Valuation department offset a $434,440 loss in person...
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Hines, Ahring engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hines of Erie announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha, to Trevor Ahring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ahring of Girard. The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Erie High School and received her bachelor of science degree from Pittsburg State University in 2006. She is employed by Garden City school district. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Girard High School and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees i...
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