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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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Revell, Evans engagement
Wayne and June Revell of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Layne Revell of Manhattan, to Alex Robert Evans of Lincoln, Neb., the son of Bill and Marcia Evans of Andover. The bride-elect is a 2004 Labette County High School graduate. She graduated with a degree in animal science in 2008 from Kansas State University. In 2012, she earned a doctor of veterinary medicine from the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine. The futu...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 14-15, 1972 Changes in the handling of outbound mail at the Parsons Post Office would go into effect Aug. 1 as part of an area mail processing plan, David Tippet, postmaster, announced. The principal changes involved sending mail to the area post office in Independence for processing and cancellation of letters and elimination of the Parsons postmark from that class ...
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Barnetts to observe 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Barnett of Parsons will observe their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend. Frankie A. Barnett and Wymetta K. Nutt eloped to Miami, Okla., on July 14, 1962. They were married in a double ring ceremony by the justice of the peace, G.K. Ensten. Mr. Barnett farmed for a short time and worked in maintenance at the former Adventure Line Manufacturing in Parsons. In 1970, he worked for the Katy Railroad as a carman. He transfer...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 13, 1972 Riders from four states were expected to help open the 1972 Parsons short-track motorcycle racing season on July 15. The card at the Parsons Brush Riders Club track, two miles north and a mile east of the city, was scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Several riders from Parsons would be in the field that was expected to include entries...
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Wildcat District teams place at contest
Several 4-H members from the Wildcat District judged at the area contests in Emporia. Members had the opportunity to judge in photography, horticulture and crops. The Wildcat District was represented in all three contests as teams or individuals.   In the horticulture contest, the intermediate team A, consisting of Tegan Maxson, Catherine Lumley, Kaleigh Benning and Shyanne Jones, took second place. Tegan Maxson placed fourth individually, Jon...
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Schools
Compton earns degree at UCLA John Compton, formerly of Altamont, graduated June 14 from University of California, Los Angeles, with a doctor of philosophy in political science. He is an assistant professor with the Department of Political Sciences at Chapman University in Orange, Calif. Compton was born in Parsons and received a bachelor’s degree in political science from William Jewel College in Liberty, Mo., in 2000. He received a master’s ...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 12, 1972 The First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Parsons unveiled plans at a meeting of the Parson Urban Renewal Agency for major improvements of its building and the addition of a large parking area. The agency’s board designated the association as the redeveloper of a tract of cleared land adjoining First Federal’s offices at 1909 Main and took action towar...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 11, 1972 Donald Divine, a restaurant owner, was elected by acclamation as president of the board of Parsons District Schools. He succeeded Dr. Thomas Crispell, a veterinarian. The 35-year-old Divine was elected in 1971 to a four-year term on the board. He had been appointed in 1970 to fill the unexpired term of Robert Darmon, who had moved from Parsons to Wichita. Th...
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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 10, 1972 A U.S. Army Reserve organizational maintenance shop was opened in Parsons, with three men on the job and a force of nine due to be engaged eventually. The shop, located in a former garage building at 1721 Washington, would handle maintenance of about 200 motor vehicles of the 243rd Supply and Service Battalion whose headquarters were located here. The shop w...
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Couple to celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Max Grossnickle of Erie will observe their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend with family. Max Grossnickle and Bonnie Louise Hodgden were married July 8, 1962, at Osage Church of the Brethren in McCune by the Rev. Ralph Hodgden, the bride’s father. Mr. Grossnickle is a retired farmer. Mrs. Grossnickle is a retired teacher. The couple lived in northwest Iowa for 30 years. They have lived at their current home in rural Erie for t...
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Freund, Schibi
Leigh Ann Donnelly of Kansas City, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Jessica N. Freund of Blue Springs, Mo., to Douglas J. Schibi of Blue Springs, Mo. He is the son of David and Cathy Schibi of Parsons. Jessica is the daughter of the late Noel Freund. The bride-elect attended Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Mo. She is a 2010 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in elementary education. She teaches th...
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