Kansas State colleges fight empty dorms with new incentives
Kansas college housing officials say dorm occupancy fell after 1969, with rates as low as 73 percent at Fort Hays and Pittsburg State. To attract students they offer private rooms, varied meal plans, flexible furniture choices, and specialized dorms, while KU and K State report stronger intent to fill.
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Fort Hays State
Kansas State College
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Fort Hays
Wichita State University
Max Bickford
Kansas Board of Regents
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Bickford
Whale and mouse neck bones share a surprising fact
HAL BOYLE notes curiosities from mail that link a whale giraffe and mouse by seven neck bones. He adds hematology facts about red blood cells and cholesterol levels in youth, plus trivia on smell, appetite, and a Twain quote for reflection.
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Barefoot Jerry Heads Toward Breakthrough After Five Years
Nashville based six man rock group Barefoot Jerry faces promotion woes and internal turnover as it nears a promised late 1973 album release. Founder Wayne Moss, a 13 year Nashville veteran, says lack of exposure limits audience reach despite versatile live and studio performances. Only four live appearances in five years, two albums, and scarce tour focus due to financial issues and label timing hinder visibility.
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Wayne Moss
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Simon and Garfunkel
Dave Doran
Same Day Classified Ads Offered for Local Listings
Advertisement details the cut off times for classified and display ads. Mon through Fri by 9 30 a m and Friday by 1 p m for Saturday placements. Display style ads must be placed by 12 noon the day before. Phone contact 431 4100.
Card of Thanks for Son Memorial
WE Wish to thank our friends for their expressions of sympathy at the passing of our son. Memorial for Methodist Church in his memory. Joe and Millie Hake.
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Methodist Church
Joe
Millie Hake
Community Notices and Local Helpers Listing
Close-out on nursery stock and shrubs offered by Dennis Nursery at 1501 South Allen calling 431-1766. Distressed pregnancy help via Birth Right SE Kansas at 431-0120 with hours Tue and Fri 1-4 and 7-9. Welcome Wagon contact Ben Dunlap 431-0514. Free clothing for those in need at Westview Baptist Church 1415 Plummer with times Friday 1-3 and Saturday 9-11. Al-Anon helpline 431-2520 after 5 p.m. and 431-1587. Carpool requested to Pittsburg College Mon Wed Fri at 431-1789. Country Ceramics moved to 1602 S Santa Fe 431-4537.
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Dennis Nursery
South Allen
Jesus
Westview Baptist Church
Plummer
Lost and Found Puppy Notices in Local Column
Lost and Found notices advertise free for three days. Listings include a little brown puppy near 9th and Forest with contact 431-0541, a found black female puppy without collar at 1005 S. Allen, another small light brown puppy reach 431-4518, and a found mixed breed puppy via 431-4108.
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Forest
S. Allen
Hodgeman Music Studio Opens Day Classes for Housewives
Hodgeman Music Studio starts day classes for housewives on guitar in all styles with six students per class. Evans Music Co offers piano rental or sale with teachers available and rent credits applicable to purchase.
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Hodgeman Music Studio
Evans Music CO
Local Home Service Classifieds in Chanute Area
Alterations and cleaning services listed including ladies and mens alterations Mrs Comstock phone 481 3278 Dewey McCoy furniture and farm sale dial 431 2275 Thummel Lumber repair remodeling jet Hwy 39 169 Chanute 431 9510 painting roofing remodeling New construction Gray Lumber Co Chanute 420 E Main Don s Carpet Cleaning upholstery cleaned Don Horton 431 4018 Del s Carpet upholstery service 611 S Lafayette 431 0743 Lampliters Inc heating and air conditioning plumbing sewer rooting service 2nd Evergreen Humboldt office 431 3730 431 3711 Newt Chezemi plumbing electric sewer service 431 064 431 0496 Iola Janitor service window cleaning 365 3404 or 365 2151
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Chanute
Lampliters Inc
2Nd & Evergreen Humboldt Office
Farm Bureau Ins Seeks Assistant Agency Manager
Confidential interview offered by Charles Stroh. Associates needed for guaranteed salary. Call Farm Bureau Insurance at 431-1438 or 491-4574 for details.
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Charles Stroh
Farm Bureau Ins
Babysitting Wanted Near Alcott and Roosevelt Schools
Wanted babysitting in my home with daytime or evening hours near Alcott School and Roosevelt School. Experienced caregiver sought at 451 1007 and 1605 S Evergreen.
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Alcott School
Roosevelt School
S. Evergreen
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