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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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Our Past
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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Our Past
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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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 25, 1972 Greg Traxson, a senior at Labette County High School in Altamont, participated as a trumpeter in the Kansas International Band that received third place in parade competition at the Lions International Convention on June 30 in Atlanta. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Traxson of rural Edna, Traxson was sponsored by the Altamont Lions Club. July 25, 1982 Franc...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 24, 1972 A petty officer first class from Cherryvale, Kenneth Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ellis of Cherryale, was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding service as ship’s office supervisor aboard the oiler USS Genesee when it was in the western Pacific. His ship was homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. An Oklahoma youth escaped injury when the car he w...
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Serrato, Ybarra wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ybarra Linda Michelle Serrato and Matthew Jose' Ybarra were married on Saturday, May 26, at the Lady of the Angels Cathedral in Los Angeles. Monsignor Kevin Kostelnik officiated. Parents  of the bride are Ruben and Rafaela Serrato of Chino, Calif. Parents of the groom are Jesse and Peggy Ybarra of Altamont. The wedding party included bridesmaids Heather Kirk of Overland Park, Amy Holt of Los Angeles, Samantha Chiuppi of ...
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Raymond, Mosburg engagement
Amanda Raymond, Ryan Mosburg Paul and Karen Raymond, Pittsburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Suzette Raymond of Pittsburg, to Ryan Christian Mosburg of Pittsburg. He is the son of Todd and Kim Mosburg of Pittsburg. Grandparents of the bride are Marion and Bernice Kutz, Pittsburg, and the late Harold and Ernestine Raymond. Ryan’s grandparents are Patricia Ball of Pittsburg and the late Max Ball, and Larry and Rosalee Mosbu...
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Newberry, Beezley engagement
Tressa Newberry, Zach Beezley Leanna Newberry of Farlington and Darren Newberry of St. Paul announce the engagement of their daughter, Tressa Newberry of Girard, to Zach Beezley of Girard. He is the son of Meg Fuson of Wichita and Jack Beezley of Girard. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of St. Paul High School. She attended Kansas State University in Manhattan and received a bachelor's degree in biology in 2008. She received a master of occ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 19, 1972 Sale of a 20,000-square-foot building to a small new industry was announced by the Parsons Chamber of Commerce. The speculative structure in the city’s south industrial park would be occupied by R.&R. Enterprises Inc., a producer of molded plastic products primarily used in the recreational vehicle and mobile home industries but also by other manufacturers. ...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 17, 1972 A birdie on the closing hole gave James Scaletty of Parsons and Paul Hill of Pittsburg the championship of the first annual member-guest golf tournament at the Parsons Country Club. Scaletty, a savings and loan officer here as was Hill at Pittsburg, rammed home a 15-foot putt for a birdie three on the 304-yard hole to nail down a one-stroke victory. Moments ...
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Trotnic, Zwahlen wedding
Deja Trotnic and Jimmy Zwahlen were married March 10 at the Oswego United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Conway officiated at the 4 p.m. double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Brett and Leona Trotnic of Oswego. The groom is the son of Mike and Tonya Zwahlen of rural Oswego. Jessica Bates of Oswego served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Shandi Morey of Lamar, Mo., sister of groom, Shelbie Jo Johnston of Edna, Hayden Seifert. B...
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