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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1957
Page
10
A fragmentary OCR style automotive item presents scattered words and names without clear context. Key entities are unreadable. no coherent events, dates, or figures can be determined from the readable text.
Public sale notice for Merle Ward lists dairy equipment, tractors, posts, and farm items to be sold. Includes parcel details in Lawrence Kansas with references to Centennial Park Addition and sewer construction bids, along with dates, contact names, and public auction terms.
Classified rates shown include per week 2.00 base, 0.45 extra for ties, 0.60 for additional lines, and unclassified columns. The page lists various local classified items including vehicle details, services, and public notices. It references the Daily Journal and Topeka offices, with names and contact numbers for many listings.
An OCR laden classified ad page markets a large Chevrolet inventory and a variety of tire bargains. It highlights Clark Motors at 525 Mass with deals on used Chevrolets and new Goodrich tires, listing multiple tire sizes and prices plus tax.
Numerous listings for 1950s to 1980s cars including 1958 Fors Fallsna 4-dr, 1956 Pontiac 4-dr, 1953 Wilds Super AS F-Ar, 1983 Chev, Bel Air, and 1954 Ford. Notes include R&H, power brakes and steering, Hydra, new tires, interior condition, and trade or cash offers. Several prices and contact hints appear with location like Crystal Atetera and 442 Michigan.
Classified highlights a split sale with six saleable cars left at reduced prices. Includes 1949 Jeep station wagon, 1956 pickups, 1953 DeSoto hardtop, 1951 Cadillac Riviera, and numerous Chevys with R&H terms. Also lists tires, farm equipment, and produce ads from local merchants.
The clipping lists multiple public sales with owners and auctioneers dated August 1957 to August 1967, including Holstein dairy cattle and machinery north of Endora, furniture and antiques from Frank Werte, and farm equipment. It also contains fresh produce and market ads with prices, hours, and contact details, plus rides wanted to Kansas City and Topeka.
Real estate listings describe numerous 3 to 4 bedroom houses in Hillcrest, Parkhill, and southwest areas. Properties feature attached garages, basements, built in kitchens, fireplaces, and fenced yards. Prices range from about 12 700 to 17 750 with terms and showing agents listed for each listing.
Garbled OCR text mentions PC League, a switch, and various garbled names. The readable elements hint at a dramatic change or collapse affecting a league and associated names, with cryptic references to figures like PCL and OUP. No clear events, dates, or locations emerge to anchor a factual summary.
In a tight standings skirmish, Denver and Minneapolis closed the gap on Wichita’s Braves. Denver clinched a key win edging rivals as Minneapolis also performed strongly. The Indians split a doubleheader in Indianapolis with a 4-2 win and a 2-? loss, while other scores highlighted a tense week across the circuit.
Dallas dispatch notes Texas A&M, with thin experience but strong backs, as one of the top contenders in the Southwest Conference chase. Baylor looms as last year’s Sugar Bowl hero, regarded as the strongest challenger, while the league crown remains a two team race to the finish.
Storm Agnes battered toward the Korea theater, with winds near 129 mph. Police reported 2 dead or injured, 2 missing, and 343 homeless as homes were destroyed and weather officials warned of continuing danger across southern Japan.
unreadable OCR fragment mentions Yang and Me dispersal, unclear action and date, lacks concrete entities or event details.
Advance sale clearance at B F Goodrich offers new tread all nylon and lug tires at 25 per pair plus tax with free installation. Cars and trucks feature take offs and trade ins with steep discounts up to 69 percent for immediate clearance.
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