35 Years Ago
December 1989
TOPEKA (AP) Sen. Robert Talkington became the first Senate president from southeast Kansas in more than 35 years as he edged out incumbent Ross Doyen in secret balloting at the Republican caucus. In an interview with the Register, Sen. Talkington said he thought he offered all 40 senators and the state an attitude of cooperation that would result in progressive legislation. I look forward to bringing all senators together to provide for the needs of the state, he said.
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Paula Sutherland, oboe, Julie Tarum, flute, and Janet Hopkins, marimba, will be featured instrumentalists in Iola Music Clubs Christmas Vespers Sunday in Wesley United Methodist Church. Madge Strickler will direct the program. Vocal soloists for the 31st annual performance are Yvonne Dunlap, Mary Ann Dvorachek-Goering, Fern Marsh, Margaret Smoot, David Dutton, Jim Gilpin, and Steve Orcutt. The handbell choir from First Presbyterian Church, directed by Sally Huskey, will also perform. Carol Mix will accompany on the organ and Lucile Wagner on the piano.
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Connie Robertson is 101 years old today. She makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lewis W. Chilcote. Her son is Norval Robertson.
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Gale Beck is retiring after nearly 34 years in Allen County with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
