Community News
Waugh, Kuhlman wedding
Bailey Waugh and Aelx Kuhlman were married in a 2 p.m. May 5 double-ring ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons by the Rev. Jason Borkenhagen. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Carolyn Waugh of Edna. The groom is the son of Ann and Gerry Kuhlman of Ness City. Shandi Morey of Lamar, Mo., was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Jordon O'Brien of Parsons, Shelbie Johnston of Edna, Laura Glenn of Marshfield, Mo., Marissa Pop...
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Johnson, Johnston wedding
Carla Johnson and Andrew Johnston were married in a 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony on June 2 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Parsons, with the Rev. Jason Borkenhagen officiating. The bride is the daughter of Carl and Sheryl Johnson of Parsons. The groom is the son of Mark and Jodi Johnston of Parsons. Kelly Johnson of Parsons was the maid of honor. Jessica Johnson, Michelle Johnson and Renee Thronebury, all of Parsons, were the bridesmaids. Con...
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Haywards to celebrate 50th
Tom and Dixie Hayward of rural Oswego will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 at Oswego First Baptist Church. Tom Hayward and Dixie Davis were married Aug. 18, 1962, at Faulkner Christian Church. Mr. Hayward worked as a lineman and electrician for Twin Valley Electrical Co-op, TecTank (now CST Storage) and Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, retiring in June 2...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 11-12, 1972 Daniel Brewster, a 1972 Washburn Law School graduate, was planning to announce as a Republican candidate for county attorney, according to John Manges, who was nominated for the office in the Aug. 1 primary. Brewster, whose family home was in Baxter Springs, was in Parsons to meet with Manges and County Attorney Richard C. Dearth. His candidacy would be s...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 10, 1972 Construction of a new 100-bed nursing home started in Parsons, and a $500,000 building permit was issued by the city for the project. Pioneer Nursing Centers Inc. of Frederick, Okla., would build and operate the structure located on ground between 33rd and 35th streets and Broadway and Belmont on a site annexed by the city on April 18 at the concern’s reques...
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Churches
New Hope Baptist plans garage sale New Hope Baptist Church, 2103 Grand, will have a garage sale from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday. Proceeds will go toward a trip to Eureka Springs, Ark., to see the Passion Play.
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Schools
Britton, Kays earn awards MANHATTAN — Logan Britton of Bartlett and Reagan Kays of Weir, members of Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho at Kansas State University, were selected winners of the 2012 Undergraduate Achievement Award during the 62nd national AGR convention in Burlington, Vt. The annual award is given by the national Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity to members who excel in scholarship, leadership, citizenship, activities and fraternal ...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 9, 1972 Joe Martin, head football coach at Parsons High school for six years, said he would not coach the team in the fall. Martin was appointed assistant principal of the high school. He had the best winning percentage among PHS football coaches with tenures of more than one season. In six seasons, his teams won 34, lost 17 and tied once. His teams shared the Southe...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 8, 1972 Sale of a Parsons feed mill, with plans for its expansion, and erection of another near here were announced. Principals in the transaction were the Jarboe-Lackey Feed Lot Inc., seller of the mill and also the builder of the second, and Agri-Investment Inc. of St. Joseph, Mo., buyer of the Jarboe-Lackey mill at 1701 North Boulevard. The Blair Mill & Elevator C...
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This new name is in the news
Mike and LeaAnn Myers of Altamont chose Callie Marissa as the name for their daughter born on July 18 at Labette Health. She joins a sister, Jessica Lynn. Her grandparents are Charles and Carol Meiwes of Edna and Dale Myers of Oswego. Great-grandparents are Eugene Meeks of Altamont, Wanda Myers of Oswego and Jane Kite of Parsons.
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Conners celebrate 50 years
Ed and Sharon Conner of Chetopa will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at First Baptist Church, Chetopa. Ed Conner and Sharon Riley were married on Aug. 12, 1962. They have lived in Chetopa since marriage. Both are retired. The Conners have two children, Darla June Swanwick and Edward Scott Conner, both of Chetopa. They also have four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The public is invited t...
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Kerley, Sage
David and Peggy Kerley of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Dawn Kerley of Coffeyville, to Jason Michael Sage of Coffeyville, son of Larry and Koreen Sage of Coffeyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mary Gartner of Mound Valley and the late Arlis “Lucky” and Virginia Kerley. She is a 2000 graduate of Parsons High School. She is employed by Labette Bank, Parsons, as a loan processor. The future groom graduat...
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Hoodenpyle, Smith
Jim Hoodenpyle and Coweesta Hoodenpyle, both of Vinita, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Hoodenpyle of rural Altamont, to Brandon Smith of rural Altamont, son of Mark and Tina Smith of Altamont. The bride-elect graduated from Vinita High School in 2004. The future groom graduated from Labette County High School in 2003. He is employed by the Parsons Fire Department. The couple are planning an Oct. 13 wedding in Altamont.
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Shaw, Heady
Sara Beth Shaw and Tyler Joseph Heady were married in a 4:30 p.m. June 16 double-ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburg, by the Rev. Skip Melson, Atlanta. The bride is the daughter of Kennon and Jane Shaw of Bronaugh, Mo., and the late Joan Shaw. The groom is the son of Brett and Cheryl Heady and the grandson of Rosemary Schmid and Ralph and Betty Heady, all of Parsons. Aimee Doennig of Carthage, Mo., was the matron of honor. As...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 1, 1972 The Kansas Army Ammunition Plant east of Parsons would have a new commanding officer. Lt. Col. Hugh Rogers would leave Parsons the following week after completing a two-year tour of duty here. He had been reassigned to duty with the U.S. Army in Germany. His successor would be Lt. Col. Horatio Buck, who had been on duty in Washington and would arrive at the p...
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Clubs
DDD FCE The Don’t Dodge Difficulty FCE Unit met on July 17. Annette Robinson opened the meeting and led the group in the flag salute. Roll call was “What is the difference between hoarding and keeping?” There were six members present. The unit received a thank-you note from Safe Haven. The group discussed the state conference Oct. 1-3 in Hutchinson. Registration must be made by Aug. 15. The unit will receive third place in the Action category....
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 31, 1972 The first step on what could be the biggest downtown development in Parsons of modern times — and perhaps the biggest ever in terms of dollar outlay — was initiated by the Parsons Urban Renewal Agency at the request of Parsons Commercial Bank. The bank had plans for a new building, with increased parking areas and drive-up facilities, on its existing site to...
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Payne, Monhollon
Sherry and Bill Payne of Joplin announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Payne of Joplin, to James Monhollon of Wichita, the son of Mike and Carol Monhollon of Hiawatha. The bride-elect is a 1992 graduate of Parsons High School. She graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology. She is a supervisor of a program that works with people diagnosed with developmental disabilities at ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 27, 1972 An engineering survey to determine the location of a freeway route east from Wichita to the Missouri line in the K-96-U.S. 160 corridor began on July 1, Karl Brueck of Paola, division highway commission, said in Parsons. Brueck met with members of the Parsons Chamber of Commerce highway committee, headed by C. Dale Gribben, chairman, at The Parsonian. The su...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 26, 1972 The annual Parsons Outdoor Arts and Crafts Fair began its second decade with a new location, the Parsons Plaza. To date, 93 entrants from four states had indicated they would exhibit pictures, fine art crafts or hobby craft items in the fair. The plaza would be used for the first time in the 11th annual fair sponsored by the women’s committee of the Chamber ...
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