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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Dec. 2, 1969 With a large gathering of friends, relatives, scouts and families looking on, Boy Scouts of Troop 2, Parsons First Presbyterian Church, received scouting’s highest award, the Eagle. Those receiving the Eagle were David Shuss, Kip Grosshans and Mark Neil. A St. Joseph, Mo., firm, Bob Madget Inc., was the apparent low bidder on a demolition and land clearance...
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Students’ art honored
An Oswego High School senior was among 13 students from across the state selected as winners in the 2010 Kansas Don’t Spoil It! Calendar Contest. Jordan Russell was the only winner from Southeast Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment received thousands of entries for the contest in which students in grades kindergarten through high school were invited to submit original artwork that promotes recycling, reusing materials ...
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Schulzes mark 25th
The family of Steve and Kelly Schulze would like to request a card shower in honor of the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary. Steve Schulze and Kelly Lewis were married Nov. 3, 1984, at the Baptist Church in Concordia. They pastor Parsons Foursquare Church. The couple have one son, Spencer, a junior at Labette County High School. Cards may be sent to 3229 Mosher Road, Parsons.
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Markleys honor 60th
Merle and Marvella Markley of Pittsburg will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a reception hosted by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the McCune Community Center. Merle Markley and Marvella Davis were married on Nov. 6, 1949, at Parsons Church of Christ by minister Clarence Price. Mr. Markley is a retired farmer, cattleman, pilot and owner of Markley Coal Co. of Nowata, Okla. He also was owner of Markley Implement Co. of Girard,...
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Our Past
These items were taken from Sun editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1969 The Parsons Recreation Commission announced the four prize winners in the Halloween costume party for elementary school students at the Parsons Municipal Building. The winners were Marilyn Robertson, who dressed as a scarecrow; Chris Forbes, who was a sunflower; Deborah Shiffer, who was Little Bo-Peep; and Rusty Souter, who was a Martian. A mother and her...
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Griffitts celebrate 60th
Raymond and Shirley Griffitt of rural Columbus are pleased to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an informal reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sherwin Christian Church, seven miles west of Columbus. Refreshments will be served. The couple requests no gifts, but cards will be appreciated. Raymond Griffitt and Shirley Clevenger were united in marriage on Oct. 29, 1949, at Oswego. The couple have lived and farmed near Hallowell all ...
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Sturgeons honor 50th
Jerry and Judy Sturgeon of Coffeyville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren on Nov. 7 at the Coffeyville Senior Citizens Activity Center. Jerry Sturgeon and Judy Dessenberger were married on Sept. 18, 1959, at First Christian Church in Mound Valley. The couple’s children are Jeff Sturgeon, Joetta Ames and her husband, Alfred, Jay Sturgeon and Janis Stalford and her husband,...
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News and Notes
Halloween candy give-away Belmont Towers, 1900 Belmont, will have its front lobby doors open from 6 to 8 p.m. today for trick-or-treaters to get candy. Eagles events, meetings The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 5320 Main, will have a Halloween party starting at 1 p.m. today for children and grandchildren of members. The adults will have a Halloween party starting at 7 p.m. The Eagles Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. A change in the byl...
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City may act on Redtail Ridge
By Jamie Willey Parsons Sun The city of Parsons will move forward with the development of a new housing subdivision if city commissioners approve an agreement on Monday evening. The commission will consider approval of a contract with Riggs Associates that would pay the firm up to $33,488 to complete preliminary and final plats of Redtail Ridge Subdivision. The city has been working with JOBS Inc., a private economic development corporatio...
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News and Notes
Dinner, country bazaar OSWEGO — Mother of God Catholic Church Altar Society will have its annual chili and soup dinner and country bazaar Wednesday at the Oswego Community Building. Chili, vegetable beef soup, dessert and drink will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. The bazaar will be open all day. There will be a raffle for a quilt and a $100 bill. There will be two $25 gift certificates to Denton True Value given away...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 30, 1969 A major reduction in prices of hot lunches in Parsons District Schools was announced, coupled to an expansion of the program. The price of lunches in all buildings would be cut to 20 cents, and to 10 cents for reduced-cost meals, Superintendent Henry Norris said. Students receiving free meals would continue being served without cost. The lunch program price...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 28, 1969 The Gas Service Co. indicated it would take a more sympathetic view toward income-pinched families in Parsons unable to pay their bills on time before cutting off their service. Don Hoffman, the utility’s manager here, said the company would make every effort to help those in tight circumstances in arriving at a solution with settling their obligations to p...
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Hunters celebrate 60th
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hunter of rural Parsons will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception for family and friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Center Bethel Union Church. Paul W. Hunter and Helen R. Thomas were married Nov. 6, 1949, at Altamont Presbyterian Church. The couple have lived their married life on the same farm in the Center Bethel community southeast of Parsons, raising crops and registered Jersey dairy cattle, ...
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Carpino engagement
Amanda Nelson and Derek Blackburn were married July 31 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Jason Borkenhagen officiated the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Dan and Brenda Nelson of Parsons. Parents of the groom are Mike and Sherrie Blackburn of Parsons. Julie Eisenbart of Olathe was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lauren Trower of Lawrence, Alisha Burkhart of Kansas City, Mo., and Angela Miller of Pittsburg. Joey Blackbur...
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Nelson Blackburn wedding
Amanda Nelson and Derek Blackburn were married July 31 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Jason Borkenhagen officiated the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Dan and Brenda Nelson of Parsons. Parents of the groom are Mike and Sherrie Blackburn of Parsons. Julie Eisenbart of Olathe was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lauren Trower of Lawrence, Alisha Burkhart of Kansas City, Mo., and Angela Miller of Pittsburg. Joey Black...
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News and Notes
Library activities Miss Willie will read “Halloween Hats” by Elizabeth Winthrop at 6:30 p.m. Monday and at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday for the Parsons Public Library’s Story Hour for children ages 3 to 6. The library will have a book discussion for adults at 6:30 p.m. Monday on the novel “Letters of a Woman Homesteader” by Elinore Pruitt Stewart. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the library will have a double feature for adults. The library will have r...
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Church news
Churches to host festival The churches in Mound Valley are hosting the fourth annual Fall Festival from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mound Valley Grade School gymnasium. Admission is free, and there also will be free food. There will be several games and a drawing for prizes. World Community Day to be at Hamilton Chapel The Church Women United of Parsons World Community Day will begin at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Hamilton Chapel United Meth...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 23, 1969 The fourth division state highway commissioner said he would ask the commission to reject a bid on a South 32nd Street improvement project in Parsons, despite its approval by Labette County commissioners. Karl Brueck of Paola stood firm on the view he expressed when he informed Will Tschudy, city manager, that he thought a lower bid would be obtained if wor...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Oct. 21, 1969 A delegation of property owners in the 1100 and 1200 blocks on the south side of Main appeared before the Parsons City Commission to voice strong opposition to rezoning of the area from commercial to residential use only. As a result, the commission postponed formal action in adopting a citywide zoning ordinance that would have included the change. Mayor Ri...
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PSU Homecoming candidates
PITTSBURG — The 2009 Homecoming king and queen at Pittsburg State University will be selected from a slate of 20 men and 24 women at the traditional Homecoming Convocation at noon Wednesday in Carnie Smith Stadium. The selection of Homecoming royalty is one of the oldest traditions on the PSU campus. The king and queen will participate in the inauguration of President Steven A. Scott on Friday, will ride in the parade at 9 a.m. Saturday and w...
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