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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1973
Page
10
Governor Robert Docking announced Kansas posted a 3.9 percent jobless rate in January with 868 200 employed. He credited a prospering economy and 139 new manufacturing plants last year plus 23 firms planning new plants that could add 2100 jobs and 14.7 million dollars to payrolls.
Princess Anne flies home from Africa to visit Mark Phillips at his Great Somerford Wiltshire home after a two week tour. The 22 year old princess and the Dragoon Guards lieutenant, 24, were seen leaving the Phillips residence and heading toward London from Heathrow.
Notices include divorce petition in Douglas County filed by Jean Mook against Paul H. Mook with March 28 1973 deadline. Probate and name change notices involve Khristine L Gallop Khristine J Hall and May Belle Walters estate with deadlines in 1974 1978.
Public sale announced for February 27 1973 at 12 30 p m selling two trucks farm machinery and misc items including tools guns household goods and antiques. Owners Mr and Mrs Reid Dunlap with Myers Auction Co and Franklin Co Sales Co handling. Lunch served by 4 H Junior Judgers Club.
Unclassified listing promotes a spacious one bedroom apartment with kitchen and clubhouse plus a Gill Exquisite Family Room cottage once owned by an architect. It notes 2 bedrooms in unique layouts, an alt garage, mature trees, and oak floors. Contact numbers are provided for views.
Listing of houses for sale near Lawrence with prices from the mid 20s to 36 000, including a 3 bedroom 1 acre ranch and a 15 acre ranch home. Also local rental listings, car ads, and services with contact numbers and notes from McGrew Real Estate and Lawrence area businesses.
Classifieds list two bedroom house for rent near North Lawrence Lee with immediate possession for a married couple or one child. Other rentals include a one bedroom unit with water and gas paid. Vehicle ads promote a 1968 Buick Electra 225 Limited and a 66 Dodge Monaco sale. Property listings include Mitchell-Stephens two story and rancher homes with prices and contact numbers. Additional items cover painting services and a Baldwin Acronsonic spinet for sale.
Auction ads list a 7:00 PM sale at 642 Mass Ave with items from Shasta Aristocrat Nu Wa Lil Hobo Globestar brands plus C J Travel. Also notes a Lawrence antique show March 2 3 4 at National Guard Armory with hours 11 am to 10 pm and door prize.
A cluttered 1960s classified page lists multiple private sale offers including a 1964 Dodge car with options, a 1971 Opel Sport Coupe, a 13 Comet Travel Trailer, and a 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air. Also offers renting a 3 bedroom ranch, a Singer sewing machine, a 1972 yellow Maico, a 14 ft fishing boat, and antique oak chairs plus rental notices for a mobile home and a house, with several contact phone numbers.
Apartment listing at 1002 W 24th offering a 2 bedroom unfurnished unit with carpeted rooms central air and modern kitchen. Includes swimming pool and laundry facilities ideal for graduate students or married couples. Monthly rent 140 dollars call Jeff Henry at 843 3852 for details.
Unfurnished 2 bed apartment for rent 167 dollars monthly for a married couple or two grad students. Horseshoeing and trimming services available. Baby ducks and geese for sale order now for March delivery. Lawrence Auction House sale at Red Dog 7th and Mass, consignments welcome. 99 dollar 1 and 2 bed apartments on bus route with laundry. Pioneer Ridge home for sale with 4 beds 3 baths CA and two-car garage. Avon sales reps wanted for extra money. Currens Income Tax Service. Concrete work offered. Mobile home for sale by owner in Eudora with two lots. Car payments too high trade for Volkswagen. Jayhawk Volkswagen offers new or used plans. Contact numbers and addresses included.
A classified style notice offers a rare chance to invest with a minimum of 2500 in a Des Plaines firm through Thomas Company and a separate for sale by owner listing describes a small business grossing 3000 to 5000 dollars per month, open one day weekly, replying via Lawrence Daily Journal-World box.
Multiple small ads list services including furniture refinishing, dressmaking, roofing, dry cleaning, auto repair for Volkswagens and imports, interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, income tax preparation, and TV repair. Contacts provided: 842-7098 842-8069 842-1989 843-6124 after 5 842-9050 841-4877 594-3256 594-3818 843-6159 843-7382 842-1404.
Local notices list moving sales and garage sales across multiple neighborhoods. Items include antique beds dressers carpets dishware sewing machines and furniture with dates and locations such as 11th and Mo Sunflower Apt 8 1017 Rhode Island 1219 19th St and 3701 Brush Creek Dr. Vendors promote 24 hour service roofing and pipe shop offerings along with discounted price ranges and moving sale notes.
Employment ads seek male or female applicants for life insurance sales and agent supervision, with offices, cars, and liberal commissions. Opportunities emphasize training, benefits, and advancement. Also listed are nursing instructors at Stormont Vail Hospital, requiring RN with degree and teaching experience, plus fringe benefits. Equal opportunity employer.
Help wanted ads list positions at a Topeka hospital including registered nurses night shift with experience credit and tuition reimbursement. Other openings include restaurant manager trainee in Kansas City area, waitstaff, cashier hostess, and part time commercial talent. Also nurse aides, a married couple for maintenance supervision, and dispatchers in local executive answering service.
A dense classified page features numerous help wanted ads. Positions include a female receptionist with shorthand and typing skills, a babysitter in Lawrence or Broken Arrow, an LPN shift lead, part time and full time openings at Stanlily Home Products, and beautician and cafeteria worker postings. Also listed are maintenance foreman, real estate listings, and homes for sale with contact numbers in Prairie Village and nearby areas.
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