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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
22
Graveside services were held at Eskridge Cemetery for Lori Rogers six weeks daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Rogers. She died Wednesday at Kansas University Medical Center after a heart defect since birth. Born July 10 1972 in Olathe she is survived by parents grandparents and great grandparents. Memorials may be given to the Kansas Crippled Children's Fund via Austin Funeral Home Eskridge.
Hobert O. Davis 54 of 2602 Ala dies this morning in Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born May 7 1918 in Pawnee he worked as a pipefitter for Cooperative Farm Chemicals and belonged to Lyra Masonic Lodge 256 AF and AM in MacLouth and the Scottish Rite in Lawrence. Survived by widow Aileen daughter Joyce Foxx Emporia and two grandchildren. Funeral 10 30 Monday at Poteet Funeral Home Pawnee burial Highland Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p m Saturday at Rumsey Funeral Home.
A series of birth notices list new babies for families across Perry Baldwin Topeka Linwood Ottawa Hamlin and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Amelia Ingle Mrs Irma Cantrell Mr and Mrs Scott Patterson and others with mentions of a girl born Thursday and another girl today.
The Lawrence City Commission approved a plan to close the municipal pool after this season then reopen for the Labor Day three day weekend September 2 3 and 4 with hours 1 30 to 9 p m Regular hours apply and unused tickets may be carried to next year
Gene L. Vaughn a minor and his father Orlyn K. Vaughn sue Lloyd Featherston for 85000 alleging injuries from a Oct 8 1971 crash on County Road 1029 north of US 56. Jeffrey B. Williams and Clara R. Williams sue Mary A. Flory for 70000 over a two vehicle collision on July 24 1972 on US 59 and request a jury trial.
The number of stock splits may hit a record in year helped by government dividend controls. A 2 for 1 split doubles shares while halving price, keeping total value the same. New investors may push price up, creating a small profit for holders like John Jones in X Corp.
West Virginia ranks 47th in the nation for income per capita at 2600 dollars. Only Alabama Arkansas and Mississippi rank below the Mountain State in per capita income.
South Oklahoma City anti-busing leader Jay Smith urged about 1,000 people at an anti-busing rally to organize a city-wide school boycott. He proposed keeping children home until schools are “back in our hands” and said defiance could last all year.
Nelson I. Geyer, president of Thermo-Dyne Corp., faces a 93 count Kansas pollution case. An extradition hearing is set in Norman Oklahoma for September 15 after his Aug. 15 arrest. The charges allege salt water oil and refuse released near oil wells in Miami County. The case follows probe by the Kansas Board of Health and attorney general. Extradition will occur in Cleveland County District Court.
Petition by Ray Hill seeks probate admission of Lawrence J Hill’s will dated 1971 and appointment of Ray Hill as executor without bond. Hearing set September 11, 1972, in Lawrence, Kansas, with defenses due by then. Also notices regarding tax liens and public bids for city projects and Vermont Street improvement district hearings.
A local public auction lists items from a Mrs. Guy J. Schultz including furniture, appliances, dishes, bedding, and misc. household goods. The notice provides auctioneer details, seller name, and contact numbers for inquiries and viewing.
The University of Kansas Endowment Association items will be sold at a public auction on August 26 at 1308 Rhode Island Lawrence Kansas. Goods include sofas chairs tables beds dressers lamps carpets and dishes with various other household pieces. Terms are cash on day of sale and the sale is conducted by Hays Brothers Auction Service with Harold and Mel Hayes serving as auctioneers.
A public sale on Saturday August 26 1972 at 1 pm at First and Fremont Baldwin City Kansas offers many household farm and antique items including furniture stereo speakers early toys tools and horse harnesses with cash payment noted. Owners Mr and Mrs Lewis Fans dis are listed with two auctioneers contact numbers provided.
Auction Sunday August 27 at 200 per person. Located at Easth Street Chuck Mashburn guetioneer presents a mix of antiques and curiosities. Items include wall organ, machinery parts, crockery, jugs, jewelry, old bottles, wagon wheels, etched center door, camp stove, trunks, quack medicine items, pictures, copper ware, cast iron, stained glass, and miscellaneous tools.
A public auction is set for Sunday, August 27 in Kansas listing numerous antique and used items. Objects include furniture, dishes, clocks, watches, trunks, jars, cookware, telephones, tools, and various unlisted remnants. Cash on day of sale. vendors not responsible for accidents or losses.
An incomplete public sale notice dates to Sunday April 27 1972 listing personal property to be sold near Lanter Yardoon Wirst Street. Items include desk and bed suite electric clocks coffee table vanity stools dresser dressing table and other furnishings.
A Topeka sale notice lists antique items such as porcelain bisque dolls Mignon and Shirley Temple dolls, wooden chests, china sets, milk glass and pressed glass, Prussian plates, fruit bowls, and a 1892 Barrett barrel rifle. Viewing day of sale. sale by Topeka Auction House with several named organizers.
Advertising rates listed include four lines or less at $1.60, extra lines 40¢ each, weekly four lines at $3.20, extra lines 80¢, and line ads 80¢ per line. Repeats incur six time rate, unclassified columns charge per night, copy deadline 10 30 a m, months extra deadlines. Local outside trade area costs 10¢ per word per issue and 50¢ per line per issue with $2 minimum per issue. Copy deadline 3 00 p m day before publication. All local ads appear first in this column.
A lengthy classified section lists numerous properties for sale including farms, duplexes, and single homes in Lawrence and Douglas County, with prices from 13 000 to 28 500 plus features like porches, garages, and fenced yards. Vehicle listings include several 1960s era cars and trucks, with contact numbers for Jim Clark Motors and McGrew Real Estate agents, plus roof work and general services.
The Demeritt family thanks friends and neighbors for flowers food cards and memorials in memory of Leslie Demeritt. They also thank Rev Sanchez for support.
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