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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1973
Page
6
City police search for clues to identify the person or persons who tossed a Molotov cocktail at the Mission Inn on 1904 Mass. The fire bomb was found 2 30 Friday afternoon by tavern owner Richard Cossart. A broken quart beer bottle with gasoline and a blue cloth soaked with gas were located near the front window.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Simmons owned a Lawrence real estate and insurance business for 27 years before retiring in 1971 and died Thursday in a Boca Raton Florida hospital. Survived by daughter Janice Wagg of Boca Raton. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.
Shawnee Mission resident Brookhart died Friday at Shawnee Mission Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Koch-Gibson Funeral Home in Chanute. Survived by widow Helen two sons Jack of North Olmstead Ohio and Barbara and Jane daughters in San Francisco. Moved to Lawrence from Chanute in 1963 and two weeks ago relocated from 711 West 12th Street to Shawnee Mission.
Albert Gieseman a longtime Williamstown farmer 84 died today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral 2 p m Monday Warren Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Lyle Roe. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery includes Masonic graveside service. Survived by wife Dolly son Raymond Arlington VA sister Mrs Mary Johanning 1529 R S. Friends may call after 7 p m today until 12 p m Monday.
Marilyn Mason, chair of the University of Michigan organ department, will give an organ recital at Kansas University Swarthout Recital Hall Wednesday at 3 p.m. The free concert is open to the public. Mason, Union Theological Seminary graduate and former Columbia guest professor, has performed in America and Europe and was the first American woman to play Westminster Abbey during the 1957 International Congress of Organists.
City police investigated a Friday 6:15 p.m. two car crash at 27th Street. Charles Baker 20 of 802 West 27th Street collided with a parked car owned by Richard Slone of Wichita. Damages listed as 1200 to Bakers car and 900 to Slone car with no injuries.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that Unified School District 480 in Liberal must engage in professional negotiations. The decision reverses a lower court ruling and directs the district to negotiate with the teachers and staff through recognized channels, signaling stronger state influence on local bargaining.
The column outlines star signs with guidance on work, relationships, finances, and social plans. Aries Taurus Gemini Moon Children Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces are advised on meeting tests, enjoying recreations, teamwork, budgeting, and seeking expert help for practical gains.
Legal notices announce divorce suit against Linda Agidius with Warren Agidius to plead by March 5 1973. Annual meeting of the Douglas County Conservation District set for January 29 1973 at 650 pm Baldwin High School to elect one supervisor and report finances. Chesman He mphill is chairman and Curt Spray secretary.
In memoriam note from the Lawrence Indian Club mourns Herman Reed a member who contributed time and wisdom. It recalls his learning songs and dances and his vision of a united people and a world where aid is not ignored.
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports Marion Township Douglas County Kansas filed its annual statement of receipts expenditures and liabilities for 1972. The document itemizes receipts minus outstanding checks and lists expenditures across general fund road fund and equipment and weed funds with names of involved officials and firms.
BAY Owners Say Sell 80 acre farm with a well kept 2 story home large barn pond timber and water line. 4 BR rancher in Lawrence area with electric kitchen fireplace garage and basement. Many rental listings and assorted items for sale including tractors antiques and furniture. Contact Bay Real Estate Ramada Inn 842-5570 for details.
A dense classified page offers land purchases, rental housing, investment property in Palm Beach, vehicle top accessories, two story homes on one acre, female and male roommates, rental apartments near campus, Persian kittens for sale, duplexes, mobile homes, and sewing machines for sale. Listings include contact numbers and brief details on price, features, and availability.
A collage of ads lists moving sales yard sales and home services in Osawatomie Kansas. Items include furniture sewing machines and china cabinets at 916 Main and 2445 Ala. lineups for sales January 18 19 20 note Lawrence Womens Political Caucus rummage sale and local business services offer upholstery tax prep secretarial work and cleaning.
Water truck and route for sale with call after 4 80 p.m. contact 843-5866 for details.
Classified notices show multiple employment opportunities including resident manager for a Lawrence apartment complex, student health services assistant, line cook at Naismith Hall, waitresses and busboys, multiplieth operator at KU Printing Service, Sunflower Cablevision sales in Lawrence, microwave system maintenance, and sales management trainee. Positions require varied experience, some with equal opportunity statements, diverse locations, and contact details.
Help wanted males with carpentry and labor experience and a truck driver position. Apply at Taylor Construction Co about six miles south of Lawrence on U S 6. Maintenance: help wanted at the Sameda Inn front desk.
Local real estate section features dozens of Lawrence area homes for sale. Listings include four bedroom ranchers and bi level houses in West and North Lawrence with prices from 17 000 to 31 900. Multiple agents and agencies advertise with contact details for showings and financing options.
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