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These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 28, 1970 More production workers returned to the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant to bring to about 50 percent the number of that group on the job. Day & Zimmermann Inc., the plant operator, said that another 125 workers reported for duty, and that about 925 production workers in all were at work out of a bargaining unit of 1,800. Two hundred forty additional employees...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 27, 1970 Mr. and Mrs. James Alderman announced their purchase of the Parsons Sanitation Service from Harry Price. Frank Alderman, brother of James Alderman, would serve as manager of the business under its new ownership. Price would assist for a few weeks in the transition. The business, established by Price, had been in operation for 28 years. The business office ...
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KGS: Buildings on S. 21st deteriorating
The future of two old structures in Parsons is in question. The buildings at 806 and 816 S. 21st, owned by Kansas Gas Service, are being evaluated because of their deteriorating conditions. “While we determine the best course of action to address these issues, fencing (was) constructed to restrict public access and ensure public safety. We are also conducting research to determine the historical significance of the site and how that might impa...
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Deb Perbeck
Parsons USD 503 patrons may be surprised at today’s story announcing the resignation of Deborah Perbeck, Ph.D., the district’s superintendent for the last eight years. Her resignation is effective June 30. While she said when hired in 2002 that she would stay at least five years, projects and other initiatives made her decide to remain longer. Perbeck has taken Parsons schools through many changes, including a bond issue for school improveme...
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Man robs pharmacy CHERRYVALE — An armed man robbed Cherryvale Pharmacy Thursday of medication and no cash. No one was harmed in the robbery, called in to Cherryvale Police Department at 12:36 p.m. The pharmacy is at 101 E. Main. Cherryvale Police Chief Matt Dennis said the robber carried a black semi-automatic handgun with him and demanded medication from the three employees in the store at the time. He received 3,000 hydrocodone pills, which ...
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Ludwig, Miorandi
Mark and Carol Ludwig of rural Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Elyse Ludwig of rural Parsons, to Frank Antonio Miorandi of rural Parsons, the son of Tom and Sherri Pauzauskie of rural Tyro. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Labette County High School. She graduated from Fort Scott School of Beauty as a certified nail technician in 2006. She is manager of Advance America, Parsons. The future groom is a 2002 LCHS g...
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Wilsons celebrate 50th
Bill and Carolyn Wilson of rural Parsons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Bill Wilson and Carolyn Gossett were married on April 20, 1960. They are both retired and have 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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Callahans to honor 50th
Duane and Patricia Callahan of Bella Vista, Ark., will honor their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday with a private celebration. Duane Callahan and Patricia Pappas were married on April 30, 1960. Mr. Callahan is retired from teaching and a rental estate business. Mrs. Callahan is a retired teacher. The couple have two sons, Steve Callahan of New York and Craig Callahan of Parsons; and a daughter, Tricia (Callahan) Venture of Lawrence. They...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 24-25, 1970 Trustees of the Labette County Medical Center decided to seek an early conference with county commissioners on expansion of medical and public health facilities at the hospital. Under consideration was construction of an annex that would provide space for doctors’ offices for use in connection with the hospital’s laboratory and related functions. Truste...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 23, 1970 Purchase of the majority interest in First National Bank of Parsons by Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Stevens of Vermillion, S.D., was announced. Acquisition of stock held by Ivan West, Van Fiser and Merle Britting, all of Wichita, was consummated in Wichita. They bought controlling stock of the institution in October 1966. Stevens, reached at his home in Vermill...
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Local bank gives $1,000 to rec center
By The Sun Staff A little more than a year ago, Great Southern Bank had the opportunity to become a part of the Parsons community and received a warm reception from customers and the community alike. In gratitude, Great Southern celebrated its service and commitment to the community by presenting a $1,000 donation to the Parsons Recreation Commission, which was personally selected by local Great Southern associates. In addition, the bank wil...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 22, 1970 A new rear entrance that would open onto planned parking lots in the 1700 block of Broadway was a part of improvements at the Campus Shop, 1720 Main, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Allen. The project was the first major renovation of a retail building in the urban renewal area that covered the central business district of Parsons. Improvements ...
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Parsons man shot in chest A Parsons man received a gunshot wound to the chest while apparently alone in his home Tuesday night. Parsons police were called by Labette Health before 11 p.m. Tuesday about a gunshot victim receiving treatment. The injured man is 23-year-old Caleb Hinman. Police Chief John Keele said the shooting occurred at 1526 Appleton, in the upstairs area. He didn’t know much about the shooting because investigators hadn’t ...
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PHS alumni football game planned
The Parsons High School football program will have a Parsons Vikings alumni game at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 29. The game will be played at Marvel Park Stadium and will be part of the Katy Days activities this year. Proceeds will go toward the Parsons High School football program. All Parsons football alumni are welcomed to attend and join in the event. The cost for registration is $25. All players will receive a T-shirt with registration....
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LCHS students works with Broadway director
INDEPENDENCE — A Labette County High School graduate is working with a director with several Broadway credits. Independence Community College drama student Jeff Shallington will perform in the production for the William Inge Theatre Festival today. Shallington, from Parsons, performs a prominent role in “A Civil War Christmas — An American Musical Celebration,” under acclaimed guest director Mark Brokaw. Brokaw’s shows have won numerous awa...
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Farmers Market starts Tuesday
The Parsons Farmers Market will open the 2010 season on Tuesday. The market is open every Tuesday and Saturday for local vendors to share their crops with the public. The market is located south of the Arvon Phillips Community Center and Parsons Public Swimming Pool at Forest Park. Hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday. This year, like last, the Farmers Market vendors are contributing recipes for the Recipe of the...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 21, 1970 Labette County High School senior Kent Hansen was in the running for the Star Farmer of Kansas award for 1970. He was among seven Kansas Association of Future Farmers of America members who were competing for the top state FFA honor. Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hansen of rural Dennis, already had been designated Star Farmer of the Southeast Kansas ...
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Campaign at 51%
The countywide fund campaign to benefit the Labette County Chapter of the American Red Cross has reached 51 percent of its goal of $40,300. Events are planned in Mound Valley for May 1 and Dennis for June 5. Campaigns Goals Total % Goal Parsons 26,500 15,519 59% Oswego 4,900 2293 47% Chetopa 2,900 2,910 100% Altamont 2,650 325 12% Bartlett 900 100 11% Dennis 750 40 5% Edna 825 70 8% Mound Valley 875 45 5% Total: 40,300 21,302 51% ...
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Office space
The Parsons City Commission on Monday asked some pretty good questions about a plan to consolidate three agencies into a downtown, city-owned building. Renovation bids will be sought for the building. The Labette County tourism, Downtown Parsons Inc. and the Parsons Chamber of Commerce would move into 1810 Main after it is renovated. Their proximity will allow them to work more closely together on projects and share staff and some resources. ...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. April 20, 1970 The Piggly Wiggly market at 312 N. 16th was closed, and its stock would be transferred to other units in the 13-store Karbe Piggly Wiggly organization in the area. Declining sales during a year of the reconstruction of U.S. 59 and the lack of sufficient parking adjacent to the store were responsible for the closing, manager D. Preston Sturgis said. The Kar...
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