Today in History August 28 highlights through the years
On August 28 events include Henry Hudson discovering Delaware Bay in 1604 Leo Tolstoy born in 1828 Britain's slavery ban in 1833 the Palace of Peace dedication in The Hague in 1913 Germany declares war on Romania in 1916 suffragettes arrested at the White House in 1917 and US Britain proposing Berlin talks a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hudson
Delaware Bay
Leo Tolstoy
Tula
Britain
British Empire
Andrew Carnegie
Hague
Netherlands
Germany
Romania
White House
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Berlin
KU Professor Dr Jed H Davis elected president of national theatre group
KU Theatre head Dr Jed H Davis has been elected president of the American Educational Theatre Association, which will rename itself the American Theatre Association. He previously served as vice president and has led KU's children's theatre program since 1960, expanding tours to Douglas County and attracting about 70,000 annual audience members.
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Jed H. Davis
Kansas University Theatre
American Educational Theatre Association
American Theatre Association
Davis
The
Association
Children’s Theatre Foundation
U.S. Center For the International Children's Theatre Association
Lawrence
Douglas County
Woodcock Slated For KSU Address
Leonard Woodcock president of the United Auto Workers will speak at Kansas State University in the 1971 72 Landon Lectures on Public Issues series Dr Joseph Hajda said Woodcock will address the University Auditorium October 18 1971 Richardson Health Education and Welfare Secretary will speak in late January or February two additional lecturers will be announced later The series began in 1966 with former Kansas Governor Alf Landon as the inaugural speaker
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Manhattan
Kan
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers of America
Health, Education and Welfare
Elliot L. Richardson
Landon
Kansas State University
Woodcock
University
Joseph Hajda
Richardson
K-State
Hajda
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
LBJ Celebrates 63rd Birthday Quietly at Ranch
Lyndon B. Johnson marked his 63rd birthday at the LBJ Ranch 65 miles west of Austin. An associate in his Austin office said there were no plans for him to travel.
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Austin
Tex
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
LBJ
Notice of Hearing in Probate of Elizabeth Davis
In the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas a petition has been filed for the estate of Elizabeth Gavis deceased. Lucile J. Davis as legatee and devisee and Executrix named requests hearing on the will. Notice to all persons concerned to appear. First publication August 28 1971.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
State of Kansas
Douglas County
Jelizabeth Gavis
Lucile J. Davis
Elizabeth G. Davis
Larelie Ah Davis
Farwrenee
Kansas
Laueile J. Davis
Outer and
Pardendy
Pirst
Kawrenee Daily Journal-World
Naometh
John L. Metoul
Donna Ad. McChoud
Oval
Ocourt
Lawrence
Denelas County State Bank
Oiner & Paddock TW
Massachusetts
Abandoned Vehicle Bid and Public Notices in Lawrence
Notices include city bids for renewing an abandoned vehicle at 544 North Third Street and parking ordinance prohibiting on both sides of Wasold Drive. Also lists probate petition for Elizabeth G. Davis estate and a separate real estate notices section with rentals, sales ads, and attorney listings in Lawrence Kansas.
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Lawrence Fondy
Laawrence
Kwinsas
Wil
Darwrenee
Kansas
Vern Mercer
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Noticmn
City Commission
North Third Street
North Lawrence
Lawrence
Kaneas
First National Bak Offier
Massachusetts Street
Vera Mercer
Help Wanted and Sale Notices in Local Ads
A collage of classified ads lists help wanted in kitchen work at a Ramada Inn and various sale offers. Items include a trombone, baby crib, mattress, and chairs for sale, as well as real estate listings in Lawrence and Tonganoxie with rental and purchase details. Multiple pets and household goods are advertised, plus services and apartments for rent.
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Salac Giel
Ramada Inn
Uish
Overbrook
Vidran
Ranty
Lawrence
Mallonee Mobile
Tonganoxie
Mdurea
Nodittle
Circle Realty
Jim Wilson
Kawasaki
Chris
Ohio
Apt
Lviplex
Madora
Esther Eddy Shriver
Ark
Uotil Pean
Tony's Imports and Datsun and Other Cars for Sale
Classified listing shows Tony's Imports and Datsun offering numerous used cars including a 70 Simca two-door with 7,000 miles, a 1964 Pontiac Tempest, a 1961 Mercedes 220, a 1950s Rambler Rebel wagon, and a 1967 Ford with V eight. Also advertises rental space at Ridge House with 1 or 2 bedroom options near Cedarwood and Ousdahl. Contact 848-1116.
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Ridge House
Cedarwood
Ousdahl & West
Unusual half manx kittens and shared apartment ads
Classified fragment listing a half Manx kitten for free to a good home and several roommate and rental notices. Includes contact numbers and varied ads for apartments, real estate, appliances, tires, and services across Lawrence shopping centers and surrounding areas.
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Apt
Gatehouse
New York
Multi Family and Individual Yard Sales Weekend Event List
A dense local notice listing numerous yard sales across neighborhoods with dates from Aug 28 to Sept 5. Items include clothing for women and children, furniture, appliances, tools, toys, and miscellaneous household goods. Locations include Haskell, Pine, Highland Drive, Crestline and Oxford, with times generally daytime.
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Pittsburgh
Bob Myans
Highland Dr. Yard Saln
Crestline
Oxford
Yamaha
Post Office
Lecompton
Various Yard Sales With Antiques and Household Items Across Neighborhoods
Numerous yard and driveways sales listed with dates, times, and items. Dresser, furniture, clothing, toys, dishes, appliances, tools, antiques, and miscellaneous goods appear at addresses including 540 Schwarz, 696 Veror, 826 Missouri Ave, 710 Maine, and others. Rain contingency noted for August 28 events and multiple locations advertise porches, driveways, and carport sales through weekend hours.
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Pamela
Juno
Sat Porch
Target Bow & Arrows
Woatten
Suftis & Meks
Rynent
Ae Mun
Marae Sala True S
Sane
Ad Mercury
Haskell
Haparral
Missouri
Maine
Cataghe
Sal
Avon
Giata
Cabout
Shelburn
Saan
Yard Sale Fragments Echo Busy Auction Season
Fragments show multiple yard and garage sales across locations with items from baby clothes to furniture, appliances, and collectibles. Listings mention dates Aug 27 28 and various streets, with some moving sales and charity fundraisers noted. Local buyers seek bargains on clothing toys books and household goods.
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Lins
Ridge
CU Surat Wack
Sid Steven
Airport Corner
Ami
Agin Ti
Ohio
Tri
Greever Ter
Weoof
Door & Widow
Lorien School
Wth & Vt
Ypom
Theo Harker
Douglas County Republican
North Side
Salem
Amily
Glo Lyons
Sage Sale
Pam
Hiway
Nai South
Ne & Ile
Social Service League
Help Wanted Listings In Lawrence Daily Journal World
Multiple help wanted notices including female telephone recruiters childcare positions at home in Stouffer area and mornings for an eight year old girl, part time or full time clerk for a yarn shop, housekeeping nanny and live‑in duties with meals included, and an insurance position with a well established company. Also listings for research assistant, fountain and snack bar attendant, Ramada Inn housekeeping and secretary positions, executive secretary with potential for management, and secretary with 40 hour week. Additional postings for nursing home staff, Avon sales, beautician positions, bakery helper, rate salesman for an imported car firm, and other clerical and administrative roles. Some postings request box numbers or in person applications.
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Lawrence, Hoom & Board
Amada Inn
Ramada Vnn
Hansmann
Lawrence Joaily Journal
Smal
At. McLouth
Wansas
Lawrence Fraily Journal-World
Dale Willey
Pontiac
Ordillee
Lon Vt
Lawrence
Mel Fabert
Jim Mark Motors
Kings Food
St. Lawrence
Lawrence _ Journal
Addiotronic
Mr. Gay
Audiotronics
Stereo
Massachusetts
Lawrence Daily Journal World
Lawrence Daily Joba World
Ree
Douglas County
Yellow Cab
Help Wanted Ad Says 100 Percent Hire Guarantee
Help wanted notice seeks male and female workers for house in house sales with a money back guarantee. Calls and in person applications listed at Hillcrest Restaurant and Willes, GIL Vermont. Ramada Inn immediate openings for chef and cook with in person contact.
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Brock
Plastic manufacturing business opportunities advertised for investors
An assortment of classified ads offer manufacturing and distributorship chances. A plastics venture requires about 3980 dollars investment to start light manufacturing with equipment and training in Denver. other listings seek plastic forming work, training in Minneapolis, and distributor roles for drug and sundry items with initial capital around 100 dollars.
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Javans Ave
Denver
Colorado
Plastics National Company
Npshal
lLexitron, Inc
Science Center
Minneapolis
Minnesota
PHALS
Yor
Drisnaster Hazelwood Trades
St. Louis
Missouri
Real estate listings and properties for sale in Kentucky and Maryland
Multiple 2 to 3 bedroom homes listed by McGrew Real Estate and others across Kentucky and Maryland. Features include attics basements fences garages updated kitchens stone throats and fireplaces with estimates and agent contacts. Listings note quick possession and varying prices from 9 750 to 21 500 with local agents Calvin Maddy Kappelman Nancy Schmidt and Mike Harding.
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Mdgenwood Park
Oak Moors
Calvin, Maddy & Kappelman, Inc
Mass
Nancy Schmidt
Yourshele AO
Indian Hills
Moenings
Eal
Erry Platz
Evetlipe
Mike Harding
Local Classifieds Ad Rates and Sample Listings
Unclassified local ads rate per line and per word with deadlines. Sample listings include cars wagons pickups trucks puppies and real estate related items with descriptions and prices. Names like Crystal Motors and Larson Kennel appear with contact details for further inquiries.
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Associated Press
KSU
Journal-World
Lodge
Lawrence Lodge
AF & AM
Mon
Sojourners
Charles M. Warner
W.M
G. W. Mole
Lecy
RKO
Alvamar Estates
McGrew Real Estate
Kentucky
Cordley
Centennial Schools
Princess Mobile Home
Perry
Hottie
Deerfield Seh
Sara Oo Kustom
Woodland
San Offier
Tarros
Bearcony
Mitchell Agency Realtors
Broken Arrow Vnd South Jr
Ralph
Callent Medullough
Maitehelh
Ageniey
Star Galaxie Madhile
Lexi
Wdrin
Alsareonts
Hitchen Priv
Steed SM
Unter Ncee
Aposphero
Warnits
West Lawrence
Tovntion
Tmitra
Counle
N. Rious
HPR
Baldwin
John Dobbins
Holmes
Peek and Brown, Inc
Massachusetts St
Bours
Hythe
Ph. S
Rose Keyboard Studios
Worres
Ti Elmwood
Broken Arrow
Boyd White
McCrew
Budkins
Sage Voda
Bud Mishler
McChew Real Lestave Il Isentuulks
Percy Plate
Wey Cece
Karm
Tsing
Gyirer
Lovehitass
Ken Callicott
McGrew
Dwight Sickles
Mediraw Real Escate
Zoysia Lawn
McGrew Real Eestate
Central Air
Geri Willis
Haverty & Hedges
Oreee Orm
Dee
Timi
Acre
Mo & Ty
Zerman
Itidglea
Village Square
Ith
Avalon Road
Renia
Hillcrest
Associated Realty
Ridglea Apartments
Lider
Vacinity Counties Club
Pine Tree
Stow Haskell Ave
Joe's
Vermont
Delaware Rowsers
Ridgler
Syear
Frontier
New Fridigaire
Olds Trumbpits
Smala. Furn
B.R
Chevrolet
St. ‘Tanganonie
Sehnauzers & Lahsa
Apso's
Wellsville
Petras
Leslie Circle Realty
Tony
P.S
Lawrence's
APTS
Centennial Park
Freeman Real Estate
Ives
Sears
Ray Stonels
Ray Stone
Financine
First National Bank
Tarry & Rons
Lth & Cherry
Tandora
Todd Motle Homes
Noulish Village
Furn
Malla
Sehools
Louisiana
Deerfield
Lawrence Country
New Deerfield
McGrew Agency
Meadowbrook
Electrolux—Salex & Service
Harold Burnett
St. Ter
St. St
Fulerer Brush Service
CEFS
Highlander Center
Irene
Beauty
Alexander
Hillsdale
Michigan
Roy D. Sinclair
Ridge Court
Karn Bureau Insurance
Kanit
Weat Jr
Kom Ark
S&q
Mra
Mendenhall
Rabi
Ned Babysietier
Monert
Stouffer Area
Weg
Avon Gil
Christmas Ave
Tone
Wan Doe
Atoany Blane & Jesse's
Blane & Jes
Joe's Bakery
Jack
Klepper Ol Co
BAT OW
Ifonda
Stone Mason
Knapp Shoes
Bk. Om. Ristow
Brockton
Robert Merritt
Lawrence Laundry
N.H
McCgrew Real Bsuie
Kentuck
lMvenings
Roberta McDown
McChew
Muucky
Chell
MIT
Ray
Schwepler & OS
Jr High
Hamada Ton Stone
Jean Murphy
MSA
Nelson
Belot
Charles Weers
Dri
R&a
R&h
Pwr & Air
L&h
Poe
Crystal Motors
Lawrence Typewriter
Cairns
Larson Kennel
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