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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. June 30, 1970 Construction was at a standstill on two Parsons public school construction projects, and limited work continued on a third as local 550 of the Laborers International Union picketed the sites in its demand for higher wages and a new contract. Picket lines of the laborers’ local were respected by other crafts at Parsons High School and the Guthridge Education...
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New names in the news
Delaney Nicole is the name chosen by Jarrod and Tracy (Stapleton) Robson of Mount Vernon, Mo., for their daughter born on May 20 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Her grandparents are Keith and Rita Stapleton of Oswego, Jim and Linda McDonald of Wentworth, Mo., and Edward and Janet Robson of Hobe Sound, Fla. Great-grandparents are Clara Atkinson and George and Phyllis Stapleton, all of Oswego. ——— Jayden Ray Jones joins his brother, ...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. June 29, 1970 Paul Schroedel, executive vice president of the State Bank of Parsons and a member of its staff for 28 years, would retire the following day. Schroedel joined the bank on Aug. 15, 1942, as assistant cashier, coming here from First National Bank in Winfield. He also had served as a director of the bank and would remain in that capacity. Schroedel had been ac...
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Edwards Jones opens 2nd branch in Parsons
Parsons now has two branch offices of Edward Jones after an office opened at 2103 Corning Ave., Suite C, on June 16. The Edward Jones investment firm renovated the former IRS Parsons office to accommodate a second financial adviser, Jill Thomas. Thomas actually has been serving Edward Jones in the Parsons area for about a year out of her Edna home, but Edward Jones offered her the opportunity to run the Parsons office. Tom Thomas, who Jill ...
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Ficarella, Allen
Jim and Sherri Kluber of McCune and Michael Ficarella of Wichita announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Ficarella, to Bryan Allen, son of Maurice Allen of Pittsburg and Patricia Brown of Cherokee. The couple plan a July 17 wedding at the Parsons Golf Club.
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Reynolds, Ellis
Donnie and Karla Reynolds announce the engagement of their daughter, Tory Jo Reynolds, to Andrew “Drew” S. Ellis, the son of Kris and Sandy Ellis, all of Parsons. The bride-elect is a 2008 Parsons High School graduate. She is taking online classes through Stratford Career Institute, majoring in pharmacy assistant. The future groom attended PHS. He works for Ducommun AeroStructures in Parsons. The couple plan a July 10 wedding in Parsons.
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Wilsons celebrate 40th
Dennis and Joanna Wilson of Parsons will celebrate their 40th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the couple’s home, 3615 Dirr. Dennis Wilson and Joanna Wind were married June 27, 1970, at Sacred Heart Church in Bonner Springs. Mr. Wilson is the school superintendent in Lamar, Mo. He is a former Altamont USD 506 superintendent. Mrs. Wilson has been the administrator of Good Samaritan Society in P...
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Farrans honor 55th
Ralph and Doris Farran of Parsons recently celebrated their 55th anniversary with a trip to several of the Colorado mountain passes. Ralph Farran and Doris Snider were married June 26, 1955, at the home of her parents, David and Lois Snider, by the Rev. Donald Baumgardner. Mr. Farran retired from the Parsons Fire Department after 27 years of service. Mrs. Farran was a paraprofessional in special education for Parsons USD 503 for 12 1/2 year...
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Zimmermans celebrate 25th
Steven and Jacqueline Zimmerman of Rogers, Ark., will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a party hosted by their children at 6 p.m. Sunday at their home. Steven Zimmerman and Jacqueline Reedy were married on June 22, 1985, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Parsons by Pastor Perry Schelfelker. The Zimmermans are the owners of Midland Construction Inc. Mr. Zimmerman is the president of Midland. The company does remodeling of Wal-Mart stores. He...
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Mattox, Beasley
Emily Anne Mattox and Michael David Beasley were united in marriage on Oct. 24 at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Theodore Khin officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Steve and Debbie Mattox of St. Paul. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Emma Beachner, Wayne and Delores Wilkins, all of Erie, and Don and Janet Mattox of Savonburg. The groom is the son of David and Denise Beasley of Altamont. He is the grandson...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. June 26-27, 1970 An Altamont resident, Bill Jack, announced he was a Republican candidate for Labette County treasurer. Jack, 30, was a native of the county and a lifelong resident except for a three-year period when he was a member of the Tulsa Police Department. He left police work because of a back injury incurred when he was struck by a car while on duty. Cheryl Cro...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. June 25, 1970 A bond issue to be put before voters at the Aug. 4 primary to finance the local share of a new community center would be discussed at a meeting of the Parsons City Commission. The decision to place the subject on the commission’s agenda followed a conference at which details of the project were explored by Rex Ball of Tulsa with representatives of the city ...
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New hospitalist to join Labette
Julie Griffin, M.D., a hospitalist, will join the team at Labette Health in August. She graduated in 2006 from the University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita, and she completed her residency training at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Dr. Griffin is trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), a systematic, concise approach to the early care of the trauma patient. This training is vital to guide care for injured pat...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. June 24, 1970 Charles Sell of Oswego, assistant Labette County attorney, submitted his resignation to John Manges, county attorney, and to county commissioners. The resignation was effective July 15. Both Sell and Manges were candidates for the office of county judge, Sell as the Republican candidate and Manges as independent candidate. Thelma Foster of Altamont, deputy...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. June 23, 1970 Contracts were signed for completion of the first building in Parsons’ new industrial park. It would be occupied by Brown-Davidson Corp., a producer of parts and accessories for mobile and modular homes and recreation vehicles. At the same time, Parsons Chamber of Commerce directors authorized that bids be taken for a second speculative or shell building in...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. June 22, 1970 Kermit Nelson became champion in the Sun’s 23rd annual hole-in-one golf contest. The Parsons businessman hit a shot 1 foot, 10 3/4 inches from the cup on the ninth hole at the Katy-Parsons Golf Club. It wasn’t a contest record on the 121-yard par-3 hole, which saw Roger Sonntag miss an ace by 5/8 of an inch in 1965. Nelson’s shot, however, did top a tightly...
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Mendicki gets certification
Martin V. Mendicki of Parsons has recently qualified for the designation of certified funeral service practitioner by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. To receive this award, Mendicki had to complete 180 hours of continuing education activities and events. In addition, he was required to accumulate 20 hours per year to recertify. Credits are awarded by the academy for work leading to personal and professional growth in f...
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Lawrence, Hill engagement
Ashton Lawrence and Shaun Hill, both Parsons natives, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Bill and Anita Lawrence of Parsons. She is a 2004 graduate of Parsons High School and a 2008 graduate of Missouri Southern State University. She graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a double major in marketing and business management. She is a business development manager for Ameriprise financial adviser Barry ...
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Beckman, Wimsett engagement
Cleve Beckman and Carlene Spillman, both of Mound City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Haze Beckman, to Benjamin Kenneth Wimsett. He is the son of Walter Wimsett and Rhonda Kane of Erie. The bride-elect graduated this year from Fort Scott Community College with a degree in nursing. The future groom is a 2007 graduate of the electrical power technology program with a degree in applied sciences from Pratt Community College. ...
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Odaffers celebrate 60th
Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Odaffer, Parsons, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children and their families from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3035 Crawford. Elmo Ellis Odaffer and Mary Imogene “Imo” Coover were married July 6, 1950, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church by the Rev. Walter Brant. They met attending Parsons Junior College. They are members...
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