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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1971

Page

6

Eight Children Die In Two Fires In LA And Massachusetts

A gas heater pilot light and a Christmas candle sparked two deadly fires. In Los Angeles five Shepard children aged 2 to 10 perished in an upstairs apartment after their father tried to rescue them. In Tewksbury Massachusetts three Backhoff children aged 1 to 8 died in their living room when a candle was dropped onto a couch. Only one sibling, William 12, survived.

Los Angeles Tewksbury Mass Joseph Mary Lee Shepard Shepard Vince Theron Bert Verry Sedalia Anthony Tweksbury Beverly Backhoff Richard Stephen Susan William

Hospital Births and Listings Include Multiple Residents

A local list names residents at several addresses and notes newborn girls. Entries include John Williams Jr at 515 Ind and Connie Kreuzburg at 1440 E. 23rd, plus additions for Diane Merz, Dorothy Shook, and others. Several couples report a girl born today or later in the week.

John Williams Jr Ind Connie Kreuzburg Robert Merkel Bonanza Tony Oxley Sunflower Helen Fuller Kenneth Rehmer

Car Fire Causes Estimated 75 Dollar Damage

Fire damaged the front seat of a car owned by Mrs. Mary Wilks at 735 N Third in a parking lot at 925 Vermont Avenue Lawrence. Cause undetermined. A later false alarm at 8 46 p m reported a car fire near Seventh and Tennessee but nothing was found.

Mary Wilks Third Lawrence Seventh Tennessee

Court fines for speeding and related traffic offenses in Topeka area

A list of individuals from Topeka and surrounding areas tagged with traffic violations including speeding violations, improper passing, no license, broken lights, unsafe vehicle, and related penalties. Several cases note additional breaches such as alcohol impairment, frost on windows, and bond forfeitures.

Donald D. Woodley Wellsville Frank L. Anfred Rt. 1 George B. Roth Mission Hills Larry D. Marcum Eudora Elijah C. Majority Topeka Robert D. Miller Robert C. Tureman David J. Alvestad Shawnee Mission Stanley L. Shepard Rt. 3 Joe F. Scott Ottawa Richard I. Hair Kathy Poole William Howard Jackson W. Th Frost Frankie L. Gladson Kansas City Kan Kermitt C. Wogan Belton Deborah Kay Wadman Gladstone Walter L. Smith Osawatomie Christopher Strong Leonard H. Adams W. Ninth Duane F. Luker William D. Miller Dix Teachner Jr Floyd L. White Jon A. Merriam Engel Rd Patricia A. Gentry Margaret D. Brady Houston Tex Thomas Moore Stratford Lucy Josephine Matthews Danbury Charles DiCapo Jr Casey G. Cochran Campus Donna Ebeling Shirley J. Brown

Public Notices and Ordinance Filing in Lawrence Kansas

Official legal notices from the Lawrence Journal World include Ordinance 4260 on temporary uses upon review and hearings by the Planning Commission, filing deadlines, and City Commission actions. Also shown are probate notices in Douglas County with hearings on estate matters for Ralph Combest and the Wade and Vogl estates.

Jawrence Daily Journal-World Lawrence Kansas Lawrence- Douglas County Planning Department City Commission K.S.A J. R. Pulliam Vera Mercer Lawrence Daily Journal-World State of Kansas Douglas Douglas County Ralph Combest Lawrence Daily Journal-World Bee Ketty Wilma Wade Tno George K. Melvin Patitioner Raph Combest Dean Burkhead Riling Ruling Burkhead Massachusetts Street P.O. Hox Lawrence Kanaas Frances i Vogl Petirnion Ansas Otto Witt Frances Frances EF Qotta Witt Riding, Riling & Bulkhead P.O. Box

Miscellaneous Classified Ads and Rentals

A dense page of classifieds lists tutoring and security job offers, used TV cabinets, rental housing including apartments and houses with amenities, autos and parts for sale, farm and feed items, pet adoption, and local services. Ads mention contact numbers, addresses, and various rates or ask prices, with several entries for Lawrence area housing and consumer goods.

Help Wanted and Local Job Openings in Lawrence Area

Classifieds listing nursing, cafe, food host, general office, and construction work opportunities in Lawrence Kansas. Includes MediCenter receptionist nursing director, daytime and evening shifts, salary and benefits. cafe and restaurant staff openings. Avon representative. registered nurse positions. truck drivers. house and real estate ads. and various local employment possibilities with contact details.

Lawrence Area Kings Charles Davidson Lawrence Daily Journal-World Avon Jane Sells Lawrence Cherry Manor Convalescent Center P.O

Real estate market extolled with numerous local listings

A flood of housing ads from several agencies markets 3 to 4 bedroom ranchers and split level homes in the Schwegler School district and nearby areas. Listings feature full basements daylight layouts, family rooms with fireplaces, attached garages, central air, and fenced yards. Prices range from about 13 500 to 42 000 with quick possession and showings arranged by agents Gill Agency Mitchell Realtors and Bay Real Estate Inc.

Schwegler Calvin, Moldy & Kappelman, Inc GILL Agency Indian_ Hills Rancher AppHance Bay Real Estate Inc Your Action Realtor Calvin, Iiddy & Kappelman, Inc Mass Gill Realtors Gill Sinjoy Alvamar Storm Don Decker Gill Agency Tenn Bay Bay Pioneer Ridge Deerfield Ramada Inn Ives Don Yheno Bill Hansen Mitchell Prairie Meadows John Frell Bob Stephens Norman Thiessen Wards & Gibson Gene Doane Agency Gordon Fulcher Norman Fulcher Country Club Dwight Si- Lees Ea Eeane Mike Harding

Immaculate 4 Bedroom Home in South Lawrence

IMMACULATE 4 BEDROOM home in South Lawrence. Range, dishwasher, disposal & drapes included. Family room fireplace, carpeting, 2-car garage, CA, $29,500 w-assumable. Evening calls: Dwight Sickles 843-2150, 901 Sik Kentucky 848-2085.

McGrew Real Estate Kentucky South Lawrence Joan Dwight Sickles Sik Lovely Schwegler School Dist Gary Garett Art Christie Haverty & Hedges Eudora Prass Jurrepatia Grosdidier Ken Callicott

Deaths Cyrus F Barncord 78 of 2129 N H

Cyrus F Barncord 78 of 2129 North H died Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital funeral services set for 3 30 p m Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home Rev Benton Roy Hanan to officiate burial in Memorial Park Cemetery casket closed at services he was born July 23 1893 in Hope Kansas resident since 1923 WW I veteran retired car dealer survived by widow Edith a daughter Mrs Bud Mishler two sisters Mrs Bertha Alexander and Mrs L A Drum a brother Charlie and a granddaughter

Cyrus F. Barncord N.H Lawrence Memorial Hospital Rumsey Funeral Home Benton Roy Hanan Memorial Park Cemetery Mr. Barncord Hope Kan Lawrence Edith Bud Mishler Maine Ct Bertha Alexander Hutchinson L. A. Drum Topeka Charlie Emporia Daniel C. Oran Aurora

Legal Battles to Begin Over Mullendore Estate

In Tulsa the creditors seek nearly 11 million dollars in debts interest and attorney fees from the E C Mullendore III estate as Tuesday court actions start Judge Allen Barrow oversees the proceedings The Mullendore case involves a murder in 1970 at the Osage County ranch and claims against an 18 75 million life insurance policy dispute learned during the receivership and reorganization of a 55000 acre estate spanning Oklahoma and Kansas

State of Kansas Dean Burkhead Ralph Combest Towit Tulsa Okla E.C. Mullendore III U.S. District Court Mullendore United Family Life Insurance Co Atlanta Osage County Allen E. Barrow Oklahoma

Public sale of 683 acres near Burlington Kansas

Real estate auction to be held Friday December 31 1971 at 1 30 PM includes 180 acres with a 9 room house and features electric heat four bedrooms with separate thermostats and baths plus 503 acres of upland farm ground with cultivation wheat meadow and pasture. Terms require 10 percent down with balance on deed and abstract delivery. Land open for inspection and house available by appointment. Auctioneer Raymond C Vaughn contact Bur lington Kansas phones provided.

Burlington Kansas Kidon Garrett Raymond C. Vaughn Burlington, Kansas

Local Ads Rent and Party Platters Offer

Classified ad notes list rates for local ads with deadlines and rates. Then two rental notices advertise furnished three bedroom and two bedroom apartments in Lawrence with contact numbers. A separate line promotes fancy party platters from The Mercantile at Oread with Usinger's cold cuts and a phone number for ordering.

Furn Apt Lola W. 22Nd St. Ter the Mercantile Oread

Country Life Farm Near Lawrence Listing Attracts Buyers

Newly listed Bubucban farm within 3 miles of Lawrence in School District 497 features a four bedroom home surrounded by trees. Includes a good barn garage and strong water supply. Priced at 26000 dollars. For information call 843101 or Rawleigh Zillcox at 8430876 Gill Agency 901 Venn.

Bubucban Lawrence Rawleigh Zillcox Gill Agency

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Associated Press Diane Merz First Michigan Donna Hill Blanche Mole Maine Robert Neis Wynona Winkleman Burlingame Lois Durr Edith Kester Rose la Ruth Roberts Josephine McGonigle Avalon Rd Ray Price Lawrence Ave David Brown N.Y Gerald Lindberg N.J Duane Vaughn Perry Harold Yarger G. Paul Willhite Sunset Dr Carl Giffin Iowa Tyre J. McDowell Lincoln Neb Lonnie E. Ray Rt. 2 Dennis P. Anderson Leawood Bernard D. Betty Ernest J. Smith Pittsburg Linda K. Carney Ing Bryan N. Trackwell Rockledge Rd Bobby I. Odom James F. Frost W. 24Th Barbara A. O'Brien Regency Place Paul R. Waltman Baldwin Arthur R. Diggs Fort Scott Garry A. Calvin Thomas P. Armstrong Gerald L. King Journal-World Doane Tmail Angrs Steele Jock Marlys Bhoelk Tials Dougas County Nansas Chassia Seach Beamiana Radio New York Billa Bath Pho Craigs Glen Haven Lindenwood Tune Dodge Plymouth Tmp Ford Gurss Motors Mudora Church St G.R. den Avail Almira Reasonahile Oskaloosa A-C John Wells American Health & Life Insurance Co Tor Salin Brome Hay Lespedeza Hay Alfalfa Hay Wildelio Harold Ruehtle Blevins Honda Volkswaren Wei Jayhawk Volkswagen Inc Kansas Power & Light Co University, Elementary & Jr. High School Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Mth Crestline Chuck Hedges Larry Hatfield Chuck Larry Irene Ousdahl Rd Liedom DeSoto Rest DeSoto Ripley Lawrence Laundry Chargh R.N MediCenter of America Garfield Wattress Stricks Cafe Fisca Oil Co Yellow Cab Co N.v. Lawrence Ige Apt. Complex Roy I. Sinclair Ridge Court Farm Bureau Insurance Country Club North V.A Deerfield School Terry Platz Mitchicll Mitchell Agency, Realtors Warren Mitchell North É& Bath Ed Grosdidier Bay Bay Sita Bill White Howard Smith Agiency Pioneer Ridge Boyd White McGrew Tenn, Gill University Place Hobby Rm Rawleigh Zilcox GI Agency Mitchilis K.U Netile Estate Mitchell Agency Iris Aller Selmer &Torkelson Grant Grade School So, Jr. High Bay Realstate Inc Don 'Theno Sunset & West Lovely Loyd White Jr High & Elementary Indian Hills Roberta McDow Esther Corbett Holiday Hills John Briggs Hugh Wentz Cary Garrett Gerry Willis High Swil Puss Don. Decker Tavenings Esther Rove Holiday Hills No. 8 Johns Briggs Paul Shiver DUNN Dunn Agency Ridge Ct Bob Kirkham Ralph Dunn Holmes, Peck & Brown, Inc Realtors Roger Oelschlager Bill Rutherford John Banta BAY Real Estate Phil Bay Ben Hogan Jim Vincent Ross Fisher Fred Cooper Hamada Inn Roberta Mean 15Th & Crestline Mullendore Estate Fulton National Bank of Atlanta First National Bank of Atlanta Linda Vance Mullendore Joe Jarboe Eddie King Eugene C. Mullendore Kathleen Boren Mullendore Arm Home Nanning
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