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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

Page

9

Tractor Pull Opens Vinland Grange Fair with Winners

Thirty two tractors competed in three classes at the Vinland Grange Fair kicking off a three day event. John Moore won the lightweight division Leroy George took the heavyweight title and Kent Gibler claimed the middleweight crown. Today features a mule jumping contest at 3 30 p m and a pony pulling contest at 6 p m.

Vinland Grange Fair John Moore Baldwin Leroy George Rt. 2 Lawrence Kent Gibler

Deaths and Funerals in Sedalia and Beyond

Helen Lee 83 died Thursday in a Sedalia hospital. She lived in Lawrence in the early 1950s and belonged to Ward Chapel AME Sedalia. Surviving five sons and three brothers, funeral Tuesday at Ward Chapel Sedalia with burial at Marion Kansas. Memorials to Kaw Valley Heart Fund.

Helen Lee Sedalia Lee Lawrence Ward AME Church of Ralph Clifford Seattle Paul San Francisco Richard Topeka Mike N. Mich Foster Edwards Adolph Edwards Herington James Edwards Denver

Funeral services for Matthew H Mitchell

Funeral services for Matthew Henry Mitchell 62 who died Wednesday will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rumsey Funeral Home. Mitchell a World War I veteran served with the Eighth Air Force in England and held other memberships.

Matthew Henry Mitchell Rumsey Funeral Home Mitchell Eighth Air Force England

Funeral set for Inez Kesinger in Tonganoxie

Mrs. Inez B Kesinger 51 of Rt 1 McLouth died at home Thursday Funeral at 2 p m Saturday United Methodist Church here Graveside service by Order of Eastern Star at Hubbel Hill Cemetery Born Sept 21 1921 in Murphysboro Illinois she lived in Tonganoxie and worked in Leavenworth County treasurer's office Survived by husband Charles two daughters two sons three sisters two brothers and four grandchildren Memorials to Eastern Star or Job's Daughters or Rebekah Lodge 266 requested

Tonganoxie Inez B. Kesinger McLouth United Methodist Church Order of Eastern Star Hubbel Hill Cemetery Murphysboro Ill Leavenworth County Treasurer’s Office Job Rebekah Lodge Charles Jeannie Massie Barbara Crouse Rt. 1 Charles Jr Idaho Falls Idaho Steven Ruth Gilmore Logan Utah Virginia Breeden Oden Ind Margaret Kowalsky San Diego Calif James A. Cornett Denver Colo Marvin Cornett Granite City Ill Eastern Star

Former KU Classics chair Austin Lashbrook dies at 54

Austin Lashbrook, former professor at Kansas University and Classics Department chair from 1964 to 1967, died recently in Moscow Idaho from complications of multiple sclerosis. He was 54. Survived by wife Suzanne and daughter Heather, both of the home.

Austin Lashbrook Kansas University Moscow Idaho Suzanne Heather

Funeral services for Mrs Leasure obituary notice

Funeral services for Mrs Eugenia Leasure who died Thursday in Leavenworth will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial follows at Mt Hope Cemetery in Topeka. Survived by husband Dr T J Leasure a longtime Lawrence veterinarian and daughter Eugenia Sullivan of 801 Ill.

Eugenia Leasure Leavenworth Trinity Episcopal

Production Gains Push 1974 Auto Output Up

Detroit based AP reports domestic automakers raised 1974 model production by nearly fifty percent this week as a parts shortage limited Chrysler to only a few thousand cars.

Detroit Chrysler

Hearing Set On Firemen Salary Suit

Arguments on the parity pay suit for Lawrence firemen and policemen will be heard at 1 30 p m Aug 30 in Division H Douglas County District Court by Judge James Paddock The city seeks a ruling on whether the pay schedules are administrative or legislative and whether a referendum is permissible Firefighter Local 1596 led petitions signed by about 3400 residents asking for a referendum

Lawrence Douglas County James Paddock

Fatality Update Fourth Quarter Report

A new update notes a fatality from August previously unreported and adds 24 hours to 9 a.m. Friday as the window for further information.

Barker Avenue paving project ordered by Lawrence City

Public notice describes Resolution No. 3926 ordering paving and improvements on Barker Avenue from 21st to 28th Street without notice or hearing, cost estimate $58,512, and a 50 50 cost split between benefited property and city. It lists parcels in Haskell Place addition and includes a long summons of various defendants and heirs related to a separate suit.

Lawrence Daily Journal-World Barker Avenue 21St Street 28Rd Street K.S.A 23Rd Street Lawrence Kansas 71St Street Haskell Place Douglas County Swansas City of Nancy S. Hambleton Vera Mercer

Judgment and decree to be entered if not answered

Court notice requires defendants to plead by October and appear in Lawrence Kansas. Nonresponse will lead to judgment and decree. Attorneys for Rabers and petitioners listed.

Bawrence Kansas Pesthon Lavoie Lebbengood Anna Rebekah Bethonpgood

Vehicle tow and storage sale listing in Lawrence notice

Tow and storage sale advertised by Hillcrest Wrecker and Storage listing vehicles by description and condition. Items include Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles with partial models and features, sale conducted by Hillcrest Wrecker & Storage with location at Lawrence.

Curst Lawrence Daily Nowice OW Sala Teollowite Gus WS Irard Vani Forgel Paleo Chevy Tt 2 de, Up Himnzthow Hillcrest Wrecker & Storage Ronald Horton

Public Sale Of Farm Equipment And Household Goods

Government custody sale of farm machinery, vehicles, and household items at Stall Head location 10 miles west of Lawrence Kansas, near Topeka on lth Street. Items include tractors, combines, wagons, corn equipment, hay elevators, a 1958 Chevrolet 1 ton and a 1962 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, chickens, furniture, glass jars, and tools. Sale Monday September 3 1978 starting at 10 a.m. Terms cash. Not responsible for accidents.

Clinton Lake Taawrence Topeka Tso Ana La.c. H Wetmore Hammer Mill B.K.O A.C Case Hume Sears & Section J.D J.P B.po Mayrath LELC H. Tractor TLELC JJD LHC

Estate Auction Of Farm Personal Property Near Lawrence

Following the death of the owner's husband a public sale is planned at the Lawrence area farm located one mile east of Lawrence on Lith Street near Old Hudora Road. The auction on Sunday August 26, 1973 at 1 p.m. lists tractors, farm equipment, tooling, stock racks and several buildings and household items with many items described in detail.

Lawrence Lith St Old Hudora Road Haskell Ave Haskell Avenue H.C J.D New Holland G.M.C Chevrolet Hodaka Elect Witma Selamat Kary Roberts Perry M Ot Stebbins Alu Mary Stoberts Georgie Stebbing

Untitled public sale notice with scattered items listing

A damaged listing from a sale shows items including cooking stoves furniture and tools. It references locations near Centropolis and Baldwindet with dates and contact numbers, plus terms and accident disclaimers. The readable fragments indicate a broad rural auction with household goods and hardware.

Public Auction in Baldwin Kansas Sells Household and Antiques

Auctioneers Hays Brothers list Windsor gas range top refrigerator oak furniture dining set sewing machines pianos radios and appliances. Sale by Anna Buregtort with cash on day of sale at Sat on Seventh Street area. Contact Hays Brothers 43-8363 or 843-4489 for details.

de Pan Baldwin Kansas Che Windsor Wglass Kdtehen Bell Brothers Anna Buregtort Hays Brothers Auction Service

Public auction in Lawrence features vintage furniture and antiques

Items include oak filing cabinets from Lawrence Library, dining sets, beds and dressers, oak tables and desks, rugs, lamps, kitchenware, tools, cast iron, glassware, records, a G-wheel vehicle, and various collectibles. Auction for cash on sale day by Mr and Mrs Creed Long with contact numbers 848 8363 or 843 4489.

Mississippi Lawrence Kansas Lawrence Planing Mill Old Lawrence Old Library Hollywood T.V I.V Amoco Coronado Sun Victor R. C. Allen Marquette Frigidaire Olympia Typewriter Fairbanks-Morse National Geographic Journal-World Creed Long Hays Brothers Auction Service

Carved for and most attractive rancher with many updates

Hedges Real Estate offers a four bedroom two bath ranch style home with wall to wall carpet central air conditioning heated double car garage new roof freshly painted exterior custom drapes fenced yard and close to park and pool. Tax benefits and financing available. Contact Noland Hickam Mary, Ray, and Nita for appointments. Stoneback and Tropical Fish ads accompany sale of furniture and tools. Moving sale lists wood lathe bench grinder and other items. Also several rental listings and a tutoring ad.

Plymouth Wagety Andere Parntel Paris Boone Foran Pol Meenet Fedges Art Cheristhe &Tootu Palo Gene Noland Hedges Aenghs Real Mary Flicham Pat Noland Nita Ray Price Mary Hickam West Art Christie Webster's Mobile Homes Maine St. Lawrence Ninth Louisiana Ray Stoneback’s Sali Linois

Card of Thanks for Andrew Lutz and Hayes families

The Lutz family and Billie Pardee family along with the family of Jacob Hayes Sr thank relatives friends and neighbors for flowers food and sympathy cards. Mentions donations to the heart fund and notes special thanks to Rev W Lamar Brown and others listed for support during the bereavement.

Andrew Lutz Lutz Billie Pardee Jacob Jake) Hayes W. Lamar Brown H. T. Botts Anita Martin Francis Harden James Hayes Jake, Jr Rutherford Hayes

Classified Rates and Deadlines From The Journal World

Classified rates specify four lines or less at $1.60, extra lines 40c. weekly four lines or less $3.20, extra lines 80c. Ads run first insertion in unclassified column. repeats charged six time rate. CopyDeadline 10 30 a m. cancellation 9 30 a m. Outside trade area 10c per word per issue, 60c per line per issue. minimum $2 00. Local ads copy deadline 3 00 p m preceding day. error policy limited to one incorrect insertion.

Lawrence Trade Area Firrora Journal-World

Antique furniture performs in late 19th century sale ad

Classified ad fragment describes a large selection of furniture pieces including end tables with claw feet roll top desk and china cabinet. Mentions sale to North Lawrence area and contact numbers with partial obscured words.

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