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Brenda Jean Holtsclaw Rush 1951-2008
Brenda Jean Holtsclaw Rush, 57, died Monday, December 8, 2008, in Sand Springs, Okla. She was born Sept. 26, 1951, in Wichita to Marvin and Betty Holtsclaw. She was employed with the city of Sand Springs and attended Fisher Baptist Church in Sand Springs. Survivors include her husband, Philip Rush; three sons, Danny Fisher and Herbert Reed, both of Chanute, and Russell Rush, Olathe; two daughters, Angie Crisp, Claremore, Okla., and Gail Rush,...
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State payments to schools 25 percent short in December
TOPEKA (AP) — Public schools will get all $220 million they’re due from the state this month, although about one-fourth of it will be a few days late because the economic crisis has slowed tax collections. Deputy Education Secretary Dale Dennis said Tuesday the agency expects to get the remaining $55 million either later this week or the first part of next week. “The state always comes through. Nobody wants to be late but right now we are ...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1983) The feature in the Tribune’s weekend magazine is about the so-called “Vegetable Colony” established between Chanute and Humboldt during pioneer times. Pictured in front of the historic stone house where they were raised are siblings Mildred Grenell and Harold Dickerson, descendants of Samuel Stewart, who came to Kansas as one of the original members of the colony. 50 years ago (1958) EARLTON – Thieves got away with $16...
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Romanian student adjusts to Pitt State
PITTSBURG (AP) — Flavius Garmacea’s feet brought him to Pittsburg State. “I was going to play football here,” Garmacea said. “My last semester of senior year I started playing American football. ... I played soccer in high school and they needed a kicker/punter for the American football team. They saw me kick pretty hard, so I tried out and I could hit from 50 or 60 yards. The coaches told me I should play.” Flavius went to a few camps in ...
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Aurora I. Gutierrez 1923 – 2008
Aurora I. Gutierrez, 85, Humboldt, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. Aurora was born in Chanute on July 31, 1923 the daughter of Martin and Maria Navarette Ramirez. She was united in marriage to Felipe Gutierrez on Oct. 31, 1949 in Neodesha. He preceded her in death. She worked as a medical aide in nursing homes. Aurora is survived by a daughter, Delfina Munoz, Chanute; three sons, Emeterio ...
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Col. Norman B. Gates 1954-2008
Col. Norman B. Gates, 76, Topeka, formerly of Lawrence, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. He was born on Aug. 7, 1932 to Charles and Mary Gates. He married Carol Jester on Aug. 14, 1954 in Chanute. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 23 years. His family included five children, Gwen, Sandy, Brian, Eric and Dana; 6 granddaughters; and 3 great-grandsons. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at East Side Baptist...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1983) Today’s Tribune has a photo and story about two-year-old Tera Van Gotten, who is to have surgery for a heart problem. In the photo, Tera is getting a hug from her twin sister, Tiffany. 50 years ago (1958) The county commission has taken an option on property which would be used as a site for a county-owned home for the elderly. The property is owned by D.A. Finney, and is west of his home at 301 S. Plummer. He is offering ...
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Dale ‘Dutch’ Biele 1913-2008
Dale “Dutch” Biele, 94, formerly of Chanute, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home, Olathe. He was born in Bentonville, Ark., on Dec. 19, 1913, to Fred and Dora Spivey Biele. He married Rosemary Cooper on May 24, 1937, in Iola. She died on Oct. 25, 2006. He worked as a Rail Car Inspector for the Santa Fe Railroad until his retirement. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Janie and Bill Yeamans and Suza...
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Community briefs
LCC Holiday concert on Sunday PARSONS ­­-- Labette Community College will be holding its Holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Parsons Municipal Auditorium. The groups performing will be That Parsons Community Band and Orchestra, Parsons Community Choir and the LCC signers. Greg Whitcomb is the director of all these groups except for the Parsons Community Orchestra, which is directed by Scott Nelson. Thayer librarians attend w...
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Bertha A. ‘Nanny’ Wilmot 1915-2008
Bertha A. “Nanny” Wilmot, 93, Chanute, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at Heritage Health Center. She was born May 28, 1915, in Chanute to Raymond and Ethel Glover. She married Harvey Johnson in 1933. He died during World War II. She married Charles Wilmot in Chanute in 1956. He also preceded her in death. She worked as a machine operator in the clothing industry. Survivors include a daughter, Doris J. Love, Chanute; a son, Charles P. Wilmo...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1983) The Southeast Kansas Shavers Barbershop quartet will participate this year with the St. Cecilia Music Club in the club’s annual Christmas concert. 50 years ago (1958) A photo and story in today’s Tribune features Mrs. Seth Nation of Erie, with some of the many paintings she had completed as a hobby. Mrs. Nation does both portraits and landscapes. 75 years ago (1933) The national prohibition against alcoholic beverage...
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Wedding — Shields/Prier
Tiffany Shields and Ryan Prier were married June 28, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Chanute. Pastor Rick Qualls presided over the candlelight double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jessica Creviston-Shields, Chanute, and Tom Shields. The groom is the son of Barbara and Cecil Prier, Chanute. Bridesmaids included Megan Robinson, Redfield, and Yvette Ward, Chanute. Tom Prier, Overland Park, brother of the groom, was best man. S...
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Addis Christopher Messersmith 1915-2008
Addis Christopher Messersmith, 93, Humboldt, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Chanute Healthcare Center. He had been in failing health for the past several months. He was born May 2, 1915, to Ephraim and Cora Mae Drake Messersmith south of Coffeyville. He graduated from Tyro High School in 1935. He retired from the Montgomery County Bridge and Road Crew in May 1980, after 34 years of employment. He married Mildred Comstock Hughes on Sept....
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Beuford Elwin “Beau” Tindal 1935-2008
Beuford Elwin “Beau” Tindal, 73, formerly of Chanute, died Saturday, November 29, 2008, at his daughters’ home, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on April 4, 1935, in Randlett, Okla., to Elmer William and Clara Le√≥n Marsh Tindal. He grew up in Madera, Calif., graduating from Madera High School in 1953. He served in the U. S. Navy from April 1953 to March 1957, and then received his Bachelors in Electrical ...
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Bertha A. Wilmot
Bertha A. Wilmot, 93, Chanute, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at Heritage Healthcare Center. Arrangements are pending with Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel.
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Birth ¬≠— Ward
Robert and Kimberly Ward, Chanute, announce the birth of their daughter, Brilynn Marie Ward, born Nov. 24, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Brilynn was welcomed home by a sister, Adalynn Rena Ward, 3. They are the granddaughters of Gwenda Runer, Michael Olson and Peggy Ward, all of Chanute. They are the great-granddaughters of Norma Wescott and Evelyn and Dwight Olson, all of Buffalo.
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Engagement — Bolt/Boulware
Ken and Kay Bolt, Iola, and Kim and Cristie Boulware, Cherokee, announce the engagement of their children, Kelsey Bolt, Iola, and Caleb Boulware, Cherokee. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of J.D. and Dorothy Schaal, Chanute. She is a 2005 graduate of Iola High School. She will graduate in fall 2009 from Pittsburg State University with a degree in elementary education. She is employed with Salon 9 in Pittsburg. The groom-elect is a gra...
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Salyers - Monsour
Lee and Diane Salyers, Parsons, and Joseph Monsour, San Antonio, Texas, announce the engagement of their children, Megan Salyers and Sleiman Monsour. The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Parsons High School, 2004 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a degree in Political Science and a 2007 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. She is an attorney with the Law Firm of Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace and Bauer in Wichita...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1983) Chanute High School cheerleaders Rosie Culver and Angie Howell are pictured in the Tribune as they performed during a CHS wrestling meet. 50 years ago (1958) Tribune photos in a Christmas theme show Robert Ortiz, 5, as he looks at a display of toy trucks in a local store, and Mrs. Dale Wiltse and six-year-old son Glen, of Altoona, as they pick out a Christmas tree. 75 years ago (1933) New officers of the King David...
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Verle F. Bachelder 1915-2008
Verle F. Bachelder, 92, Yates Center, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at Coffey County Hospital, Burlington. He was born Dec. 22, 1915 in Benton, the son of Roscoe and Lydia Meyersick Bachelder. He grew up on a farm near Benton and graduated from Benton High School. He farmed and worked at the aircraft factory in Wichita. He farmed and drove a school bus for 11 years in Woodson County. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He marr...
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