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David Theodore King 1952-2009
David Theodore King, 56, Erie, died Thursday, January 15, 2009, at Labette Health. His death followed a short illness, but was unexpected. He was born Dec. 31, 1952, at Chillicothe, Mo., to William Raymond Sr. and Dorothy Ellis King. He served a year in the First Cavalry Div. of the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. At the time of his death he was employed with Quest Cherokee. He married Loretta A. Vincent on May 20, 1...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1984) The feature in the Tribune’s weekend magazine section focuses on the historic Santa Fe depot. Now unused and on the market, the structure was built in 1903 at a cost of $30,000, a huge sum at that time. 50 years ago (1959) Construction has begun on a new $30,000 school administration building, just south of the trade school, on Evergreen Avenue. 75 years ago (1934) At a meeting of King David Masonic Lodge, it was d...
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Chanute High School Honor Rolls
Chanute High School Scholastic Honor Roll (4.0) Freshmen — Kenna Bideau, Bridget Brazil, Darby Dillman, Riana Dolenz, Kimberly Glotzbach, Jefferson Holmes, Harrison Johnson, Taylor McMillan, Joe Morris, Jessie Pringle, Czarina Ramos, Abbi Reasor, Whitney Reeves, Danielle Rubow, Adam Schultz, Alex Thomen, Sam Williams, Cameron Wiltse Sophomores — Danielle Bagshaw, Evan Boltz, Erin R. Christiansen, Bethany Ely, Elizabeth Fehr, Freddy Foshag...
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Harriet A. Ratcliff 1933 – 2009
Harriet A. Ratcliff, 75, Humboldt, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Harriet was born on March 20, 1933, the daughter of Norman and Beulah Jordon Raney.She was united in marriage to Oren Purdom on August 8, 1952. They divorced in May 1980. She was united in marriage to Daryl Ratcliff on June 22, 1984. He survives. Harriet was well known for her many musical talents and her unwavering faith in Go...
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Raymond Michael ‘Mikey’ McAdams 1971-2009
Raymond Michael “Mikey” McAdams, 37, Fort Scott, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Mercy Health Center at Fort Scott. He was born Nov. 1, 1971, at Pittsburg, the son of George Earl and Mary Lorene Renn McAdams. He attended special education classes in Chanute, Fredonia,and Pittsburg. Currently he was attending Tri-Valley Developmental Center Workshop in Fort Scott. Mikey was a very loving person, who never knew a stranger. He touched the liv...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1984) The Square Deal Oil Co. has been sold to a Houston-based firm. Square Deal, a crude purchasing firm, was started in 1979 by Oscar Cunningham, Jerry Wimsett and three men from other towns. 50 years ago (1959) A Tribune feature story tells of the Robert Lopeman family and their residence, a mobile home parked south of town on U.S. 169. The family say they love their new home, even though they moved from a seven-room in Lea...
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David Theodore King 1952-2009
David Theodore King, 56, Erie, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Labette Health. His death followed a short illness, but was unexpected. He was born Dec. 31, 1952 at Chillicothe, Mo., a son of William Raymond Dorothy Ellis King. He moved at an early age with his family to Stark where he lived until he was in high school. He served one year in the First Cavalry Div. of the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. In his early ...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1984) Tribune photographs taken during the Ralph Miller Classic basketball tournament show Chanute Blue Comet team members Ryan Wells and Dwayne Crismas, and spectator Bryan Brotton. 50 years ago (1959) County officials sworn in this week included Gerald Sloan, sheriff; Merle Estes, district court clerk; Dr. H.F. Swain , coroner; Ava Jeffrey, register of deeds; Richard Ashley, county attorney; and Charles Norris, county commis...
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NCCC news
Adult education classes forming NCCC Adult Education classes are forming now. Improve skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to obtain better employment, or work towards achieving a Kansas State High School Diploma. College Bound Skills classes are also available to help those students who are interested in post-secondary education. Space is limited so call to enroll today at 431-2820, extension 283, or come by the CAVE on the NCCC Campu...
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Edward J. Donnelly 1936-2009
Edward John Donnelly, 72, Humboldt, died Friday, January 9, 2009, at Windsor Place Nursing Center, Iola. He was born March 17, 1936, in Washington D.C. to Frank and Marie Chatham Donnelly. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force after graduation from high school. He married Juanita “Jennie” Perez on June 22, 1957, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Humboldt. She survives. He was employed as a computer consultant contractor and was a member o...
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William A. ‘Billy’ Cook 1933-2009
William A. “Billy” Cook, 75, Flint Hills Care Center in Emporia, died Monday, January 12, 2009, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia. He was born Oct. 18, 1933, in Falls City, Neb., to J. Obert and Vaughnita Lettie “Cookie” McDonald Cook. He graduated from Emporia High School. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Emporia. He is survived by a sister, Junita Sterbach, Overland Park, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1984) Dr. Don Abbuehl has officially retired, after 40 years as a surgeon. The last 20 years were in Chanute, where he has been affiliated with the Ashley Clinic. His wife, Evelyn, an occupational therapist, is also retiring. 50 years ago (1959) Mrs. Vernon Brinkmeyer is pictured in the Tribune with her newly-purchased Chanute Booster automobile tag. The tags were designed by local resident Fred Forslund, and are being sold by ...
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Richard S. Stephenson 1931-2009
Richard S. Stephenson, 77, Andover, died Saturday, January 10, 2009, at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born June 12, 1931, in Fayetteville, Ark. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1954. He worked at Beech Aircraft in small parts assembly from 1976 until his retirement in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Judy; three daughters, Debbie Bradford, Chanute, Sharon Sutton, Tahlequah, Okla., and Kim Rybak, O’Fallon, M...
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More Clubs
Best Yet 4-H The December meeting of the Best Yet 4-H club was held at the First Christian Church in Chanute on Dec. 14. The meeting was preceded by a roller skating party at Skate City. The club voted to participate in the Model Meeting and group Chorus competitions at County 4-H Days. Leaders discussed a new beginner market beef project and dates for the beef weight and tag documentation. The club also voted on a new club T shirt to be wor...
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Bryan P. Schlegel 1949-2009
Bryan Phil Schlegel, 59, rural Elk City, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Independence. He was born March 23, 1949, in Wichita to Alvin J. and Clara Yost Schlegel. He was a 1967 graduate of Campus High School in Wichita and received a bachelor’s degree in industrial mechanics from Fort Hays State in 1972. He has been employed as a boat tester for Cobalt Boats in Neodesha for seven years. On Jan. 15, 1971, in ...
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Elliott Lee Hosack 1950 – 2009
Elliott Lee Hosack, 58, of El Dorado, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Elliott was born on August 16, 1950 in Chanute, the son of Robert E. and Welthalee (Lasater) Hosack. Elliott had valiantly waged a lifetime battle with cerebral palsy. He had resided at the Creative Community Living’s group home in El Dorado since 1997. Elliott enjoyed sitting outside on the patio, greeting people at the front door,...
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Arthur Mack Ayers 1922-2009
Arthur Mack Ayers, 86, Fredonia, died Sunday, January 11, 2009, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. He was born Sept. 9, 1922, in Almond, Ark., to Peter Thomas and Effie Alice Fuller Ayers. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was employed in the commercial refrigeration industry, retiring from Hussman Refrigeration. He married Opal Fern O’Brien on Nov. 24, 1945, in Independence. She survives. Other survivors include five ...
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Bobbie Reger 1930-2009
Bobbie Reger, 78, rural Fredonia, died Friday, January 9, 2009, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born March 5, 1930, in Benedict to Robert and Madge O’Brien Prunty. She graduated from Benedict High School. She retired from Beechcraft-Raytheon in Wichita, where she was a parts distributor for 17 years. She married Frank Boyle in 1946. He died in 1972. In 1975, she married Joe Bob Reger. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Stev...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1984) A new service station has opened in town, at the corner of K-39 Highway and Plummer Avenue. Sandy Johnston is the owner, and Deena Finley is manager. 50 years ago (1959) Candidates for Royster Basketball Queen are Janie Biele, Peggy Dormois and Myrna Rains. 75 years ago (1934) James A. Allen has been elected president of First National Bank. He succeeds Arthur A. Allen. And in an election at the Bank of Commerce, Miss Vir...
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Richard S. Stephenson 1931-2009
Richard S. Stephenson, 77, Andover, died Friday, January 9, 2009, at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born June 12, 1931, in Fayetteville, Ark. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1954. He worked at Beech Aircraft in small parts assembly from 1976 until his retirement in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Judy; three daughters, Debbie Bradford, Chanute, Sharon Sutton, Tahlequah, Okla., and Kim Rybak, O’Fallon, Mo.;...
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