School board approves same levy as last year
The board of education met last night with Gen. Wilder presiding in the absence of the president and vice president. They kept the tax levy for next year at general fund 15 mills, interest fund 2 mills, and improvement fund 1.5 mills, identical to last year. Irwin and Miss May Woodin were elected as teachers, to be assigned at the September meeting, and the board will reconvene next Monday to handle additional matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Educities
Wilder S. Mstcali
Board of Education
Irwin
Eck
May Woodin
Local Real Estate Transfers and Obituary Notes
Real estate deeds show transfers in Lawrence area blocks and avenues with nominal sums. Obituary notices cover deaths of Isabel Dick and Elizabeth Yeoman with funeral details and clergy.
New Lace Knit Underwear Showcased by Wilder Brow
A brief note highlights Wilder Brow’s new lace knit underwear showcased this year in the latest fashion update. The item emphasizes craftsmanship and modern design for contemporary wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder Brow
Levy increases for county and townships in 1952
The county commissioners set the 1952 tax levy at 265 mills, one mill above last year. Township by township, Wakarusa and several other districts show small changes, with Kanwaka and Closta each up 0.5 mill and Eudora down 2.5 mills from 1951.
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County
Ataie
Terewith
The Boy's Bus Returns After Tire Breakdowns
The boy’s omnibuses are back on the streets after a brief outage due to a busted tire. Earlier, strong winds turned the forecast into a pleasant day, improving conditions compared with the previous tire troubles.
Flower Pots Benefit Show At Opera House
A traveling company of established actors performs at the opera house in Lawrence to support the local woman's work room. The event, aided by donations from Gracher Bros and newspapers, will donate proceeds to the cause with tickets 50 35 and 25 cents.
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Lawroges
Avirong Ono
Ban Boon
Althea Parks
Kansas City
Beason
Ind Lawrence
Gracher Bros
Waltham Watch and Jewelry Co Burglary Suspected
Nineteco watches were stolen from the Waltham Watch and Jewelry Company on East Heary Street. The manager reported the theft at noon after leaving the backdoor ajar for a few hours. he found the show case pried open and the watches missing with no clues obtained.
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Anlvsuiment
Nineteco
East Heary Street
Waltham Watch and Jewestry Company
Cass
University of New York accredits Kansas medical course
Dr Williston at the University of Kansas receives word from the New York State Department of Education that their medical course is accredited in class 2 enabling graduates meeting New York requirements to enter the third year at New York medical schools. New York requires a four year high school entrance course. No other western school is accredited by the New York board. Additionally a fire in Trinidad Colombia causes $100,000 in damages to the Poorlas mine structures and tramway.
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Dongins County
O. B. Learmard
Troy W. Learnard
Harry Pau Learnard
South Lawrence
E. Learnard
Oucar
Leartard
Aleland
Wifs
W. ‘T. Kyed
Conpideraion
New York
Bigel
Domoceas
Dr. Williston
The
Unversity of
Kansas
University of the State of New York
New York Medical Schools
Lonis
New York Board
Trinidad
Cola
Poorlas
Aguilae
City Council Minutes Show Drainage, Sidewalks and Sanitation Actions
The August city council meeting led by Mayor Selig discussed drainage from the old river bed north of town, paving and sidewalk projects on multiple streets, and licensing enforcement. Committees were directed to report on alley paving, crosswalks, curb and gutter work, street lighting, and a lateral sewer project, with several resolutions adopted and bids opened for city improvements.
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Selig
Jrescoi
Gardner
Ellis
Gargett
West
Krom
Lisdley
Bennett
Griggs
Griffa
Clarke
RM. Bartey
Gritia
Bandsit
Jarfell
J. F. Hughes
Queston
O E Learnard
Varmont and
Massachusetts
Winthrop
Henry Atraaty
Attross
Jackson
Gibors
Saaiery
Wowworm
Dreary
Pannsylvania
Yolawato
South Ana
Committee of
Sawets
Io the
Reenod
Bridge Street
Locust Street
Lucy H.tayloe
Ohio Street
Winthrop Street
W. F Morrin
Kentucky Street
Pinckney Streets
Pask Avenue
Vermont Street
Elm
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Kentucky
Indiana Street
Santa Fe
Illinois Street
Penn
Elliott Strests
Lee and
Oread
Louisiana and
Lee' S
M.r Pryor
Ways and
Clark
Rock
Gustafson & Palm
Dick Bros
Marabal
Jeans
Monron
Campbell
Connor
Morton
Jones
Tis
G. Grovenor
D. M. Suthe
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Starkweather
Polluwlay
Iaaar
Kenan
Tauiperavurn Wardant
Fife
Hailt Camam
Hin Thies Uub Apui
Mnam
Ady
Boudh
Fecce
Hurse
George Savage
Wuyteltes Becke
Merchants Arhlere Association
Genvemen's Delta
Bouge
Smith
News Depst
White Mountain
Jaedigke's
J. A. Spaulding
Neals
Chris Epley
Hand
Wakefield
Humphrey
City Drug Store
H. Zuesenir
Maes
W. A. Guenther
Len L, Walton
Ross Henry Street
Butimatas
Lawrence Ice Co
Ofice Rez Mage
Shimmons
Lawrence
Sypris Dolage Datirenace
Beots Maker
Iww
Quakeenbosn
Prin
Griffin Ice CO
Esason
W. Winthrop Streat
House Meat Marert
Ernest Seidel
Jhobest
East Warren Street
Court House
Lindley
We McFarlane
Bro
City Express
Op All Rum
Lawrence Post
Mies
Gye Carriera
Hu. Bidgood
G. KR. Kusly
Casrive Nu
Cote HO Piecuw
Daitlin Abd Wall
Prince
W. d. Spalding
Marabal Vroulan
Louie
Julie Uaker
Lupoka
Ayo
Paris
Lawrence Rug
Lodiana Street
Hoadley's
Smart
Board of County Commissioners
Bell Bros. Apollo
District Court
Challies
REAL
Mes
Isabel Dick
Noy
J. K Malus
Peetbyleriap Buray
Maple Grove Cemetery
Llizabeth Yeoman
Julia McFarlane
McParlane Bunny
Dr. Cordley
Hrick-laving
Massachuseetts Street
Smith's
News Depot
Wate
Meshave
Rowlands & Stevenson
Prudential Life Insurance Company of America
Calleo L B. Powell
Massachusetts Street
Pink
Woodward & Co
Wilder Bros
Gwen
Atlas
A. Finn
Ed-Anderson
J. H. Scott
Phillips
Jane Williams
Pony Balla
Boener Bros., Manufacturure
Thera
Huddleston Bros
Smith's News Depot
Bath
R. B, Wagstaff's
University Book Store
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Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Levy Wade
Wade
Paysuv
Dertremeny
Boy Wing
Gutiinete
W. BE
Spalding's
Universite OF
Timothy
R. S. Saunders
Violet Shaw
Marlin
Tex
Alfred Whitman
Missouri
D. N. Hoadley
Boas Aearly
Bareaia
Teas
Maalay & Shaw
Stead
W. A Davidson
Sutica
Quincy
Adams
Delaware
Ramney &Amney
Louisiana Street
Girmater
Way
O. Gi. Otsom
Dalton
Terurmnal Company
Proton
Eof
Hodder
Widewalk
Lini
Aida
Louisiana
Crumoy
Hencock
Spangler
Hetty Street
Warren
Massachusette
Gravenor
Henty Street
Hanry
New York Street
Tt Waa
China
J. H. Shimmons
Mass
Mre
C. A
Hickin
Elmsteset
North Lawrence
Gideon
Robertson Bros
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