Community News
Newlens honor 70th
Kenny and June Newlen of Parsons will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with family on Wednesday. Kenny Newlen and June Pepin were married on Dec. 26, 1942, in Chester, W.V. The Newlens are both retired. They lived in Chester, W.V., for 72 years before moving to Parsons. The Newlans have one daughter, Connie Elliott of Parsons; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
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Schools
Googe wins Latzer award The Labette Community College Gallery Committee recently announce that LCC student John Googe is the fall 2012 recipient of the John and Bonnie Latzer Art Award. The winning artwork is an alabaster sculpture by Googe which will be permanently on display at the college. Recipients of the Latzer art award must meet minimum GPA requirements. Googe will receive $250 for tuition, books or fees. Anyone wanting more informatio...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 22-23, 1972 Three Parsons residents were among 125 University of Kansas students planning to go on a tour of southern Greece. Those who would participate in the tour were Mallory Burnett, Cris Creitz and James McLean. The Pearson Odyssey was organized by Pearson College for participants and alumni of the Pearson Integrated Humanities Program. A special agent from the...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 21, 1972 Long delayed by a wet autumn that was climaxed by a sleet and snow storm, work resumed on the surfacing of the Broadway and Central intersection in Parsons. Because the ground still had not dried sufficiently for a permanent surface, Beachner Construction Co. of St. Paul began work preparatory to the laying of a temporary asphalt cover in time for Christmas....
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 20, 1972 Proposals released by the Kansas Master Planning Commission on education beyond high school recommended that the Labette Community Junior College be merged with three Montgomery County schools. The commissioner report urged that the Labette college be combined with the Southeast Kansas Area Vocational-Technical school in Coffeyville, Coffeyville Community Ju...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 19, 1972 Millie’s Fashions Inc. moved from the home where it was founded and officially opened in a remodeled house at 1200 Main. Mildred Edison, seamstress-owner of the shop, said she still filled clothing orders and was selling some fabrics. Edison, who lived at 1305 Morton, had been sewing tailor-made fashions in her home for about a year. Before that, she had bee...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 18, 1972 The Teen-Tones, a vocal group from Labette County High School under the direction of Imogene North, planned to perform on Parsons Plaza. Their appearance would be the first of a series of musical events scheduled on the plaza each night of the week by the Parsons Trade Association. Christmas displays from schools and churches were to be erected on the plaza....
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Clubs
Wesley United Methodist Women Members of the Wesley United Methodist Women met on Dec. 11 in the Wesley Activity Center. Eighteen members and one guest enjoyed a soup meal provided by the leaders of the group. Eileen White and Verlene Cornell were recognized for their dedication and leadership as the teachers of the first- and second-grade Sunday school class at Wesley UMC. They have taught the class for 40 years. A Gift in Mission was given i...
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Sakelson, Ferguson
Nikole Sakelson and Lance Ferguson were married in a 4 p.m. Sept. 22 outdoor ceremony at Silver Buttons Farm in New Hope, Pa. Judge Sheila Schultz of Olathe, cousin of the groom, performed the double-ring service. A dinner at dance at Silver Buttons followed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jean Sakelson of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Dennis Sakelson of Doylestown, Pa. The groom is the son of Carolyn Ferguson of Parsons and Jim Ferguson...
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Bohnenblust, Parker
Bethany Lane Bohnenblust and Morgan Charles Parker were married Aug. 4 at Grace Baptist Church in Manhattan. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Delyna Bohnenblust of Altamont. The groom is the son of Kipp and Paula Parker of Limon, Colo. Kara Bowman was the maid of honor. Luke Baker was the best man. Pastor Bob Flack officiated the wedding. The bride graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural communication and journalism i...
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Nash, Rollins
Amber Lynn Nash and Kendall Ray Rollins were married in a 3 p.m. double-ring ceremony on Nov. 10 at Dogwood Canyon in Branson, Mo., with the Rev. James Scott officiating. The bride is the daughter of LeRoy and Debbie Nash of Galesburg. She is a 2000 graduate of Labette County High School and a 2005 graduate of Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Okla., with a bachelor’s degree of science and a minor in chemistry. She is employed at Mid-W...
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Petersons honor 60th
Harold “Pete” and Amelia Peterson of rural Cherryvale will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Harold Peterson and Amelia Smith were married on Dec. 19, 1952, in Bentonville, Ark. Mr. Peterson is a retired farmer, and Mrs. Peterson also is retired. The Petersons have two children, Janet Hurley and her husband, Tony, of Mound Valley and Clifford Peterson of Canton. They also have two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren....
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Hubbells to celebrate 50th
Melvin and Stella “Irene” Hubbell of Winfield will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary during the Christmas holiday with family. Melvin Lee Hubbell and Stella Murray were married Dec. 22, 1962, at First Baptist Church, Altamont. They have resided in Winfield since November 1965. Mrs. Hubbell was raised in the Altamont area, and Mr. Hubbell was raised in Howard. Mr. Hubbell retired from banking and investment sales. Mrs. Hubbell is retired...
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Schools
Gofourth wins geography bee Thirty-five Meadow View Grade School students qualified for and competed in the school’s geography bee on Dec. 5. At the end of seven preliminary rounds, 10 students remained for the final round. After three rounds of questions, the two finalists emerged. They were Evan Gofourth and Ryan Beeson. Gofourth answered more questions correctly in the finals and was crowned the Meadow View champion. He will take the state...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 14, 1972 Hero Awards would be presented in Edna to Ricky Maxson, 20, of rural Edna and Miami, Okla., and Vernon Walker, a Miami veterinarian, for their quick action in an incident on Sept. 7. Maxson’s brother, Danny, 22, received a severe electric shock at the Maxson Sales Barn near Welch, Okla. While wearing sweat-soaked clothes and touching a metal gate, he leaned ...
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Clubs
Parsons Rotary The Parsons Rotary Club met on Dec. 6. Gary Goodnight opened the meeting. Jon Siebrasse offered the prayer, Bob Wood led the pledge and Four-Way Test, and Hal Redford led the song. The club gave Tracy Gilmore of Curious Minds Discovery Zone $2,500 to help the downtown children’s museum meet its fundraising goal and $1,000 to Melissa Brown, the founder of Safe Haven Outreach Mission, to help with the homeless shelter’s ongoing ne...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 12, 1972 Santa would return the following weekend to his house on Parsons Plaza and be there on weekdays through Dec. 23, the Parsons Jaycees announced. The Christmas saint would arrive in high-flying fashion as he did the previous year, landing by helicopter at Belmont Towers at 9:30 a.m. He would go from there to his house at the plaza pavilion and remain there as ...
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Russell, Wilder wedding
Jeanette Russell and David Wilder were married in a 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony on Sept. 14 at Central Community Church in Wichita, with the Rev. Greg Smith officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Rena Russell of Oswego. The groom is the son of Steven and Diane Wilder of Derby. Heidi Reeves of Wichita was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Jenna Bottolesen of Derby, sister of the groom, Amber-Dawn Liebau of Andover, Brieanna Bri...
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Barquero, Parker wedding
Dayane Taylor Barquero and Caleb James Parker were married on Sept. 22 at Prairie Village in a double-ring ceremony, with the Rev. Peggy Hillmon of Lenexa United Methodist Church officiating. The bride is the daughter of Alexander and Mirta Taylor of David, Panama. She graduated in 2000 from Colegio Tecnico Artesanal in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. In 2004, she graduated from Universidad Hispanoamericana with an education degree. She is a student a...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 8-9, 1972 A major expansion that would double the size of Grandview Products Co., a Parsons manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and plastic laminated counter tops, was announced by Emil A. Zetmeir, its president. Heavy increases in the construction of multi-family dwellings in the area resulted in increased demand for cabinets, and the company needed larger production f...
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