Florida fishing trip contrasts with Wisconsin ice outing
The narrator and Bonnie visit Crystal River Florida for tarpon and redfish runs, praising the area’s fishing potential and local service. Weather spoiled two days but enthusiasm remains, with plans to return in 1964. They note easy access by air and road, and celebrate saltwater and freshwater angling, especially tarpon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Wisconsin
Bonnie and I
Warner Brother
Mr. Limpet
Don Knotts
Crystal River
Tampa
West Palm Beach
The
Keys
TWA
Florida Springs
Southern Sunshine and Snowy Recollections Shared
A traveler recalls sunny Florida moments with Don Knotts and Weeki Wachee mermaids while noting a Jackson Hole premiere visit and fishing quail hunting plans. The letter fondly mentions rattlesnakes, palmettos, and hopes for future trips despite cold hometown weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Knotts
Henry Limpet
Florida
Weeki Wachee
Jackson Hole
Wyo
Silver Springs
School for Adult Scout Heads Set
A special eight session training course for adult Boy Scout leaders runs from January 30 to April 30 at the Nazarene Church in Kansas City. M. T. Sales leads. Jim Simpson chairs Pelathe District. An overnight camp May 16 17 at Camp Theodore Naish follows the final session, with qualification via the April 30 class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Mass
M. T
Chic
Pelathe
Jim Simpson
Theodore Naish
Bonner Springs
G Tech Ends SEC Membership Over Scholarship Rule
Georgia Tech withdraws from the Southeastern Conference effective June 30 after the presidents vote to keep the 140 scholarship limit. Tech supported removing the cap while the conference preferred to retain it, with Tech abstaining from the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
SEC
Tech
Edwin Harrison
Frank Rose
University of Alabama
CBS Buys NFL TV Rights For Two Seasons
CBS won the national TV rights for all regular NFL games for the next two seasons with a bid of 28.2 million dollars. The price compares with 9.3 million paid in 1961 for a two year package. NBC and ABC bids were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
National Broadcasting Co
American Broadcasting Co
Oakland Mother and Daughter Slain in Gruesome Manner
Oakland police report the mother Mary Elizabeth Martin and her daughter Carolyn 18 were strangled with an extension cord and stockings. Investigators seek links to similar Massachusetts and New York cases as Boston police plan to assist in the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
Boston
New York
Mary Elizabeth Martin
Carolyn
Edmonds and friends host visitors across Kansas
Big Springs residents hosted visitors from Topeka Perry Abilene Lawrence Grantville Minneapolis and Greensboro North Carolina over the weekend. Families gathered for dinners suppers and calls with relatives including the Wagstaff Kahle Tally Hadl Long and Rubottom households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Edmonds
George Wagstaff
Topeka
Marvin Kahle
John Tally
Council Grove
John French
Homer Leslie
Perry
Stanley French
Abilene
Vitus Hadl
Herbert Kampschroeder
Lawrence
Ray Sayler
Fred Reams
C. L. Smalley
Grantville
Ralph Shay
Ronald Rubottom
Greensboro
N. C
Richard Carter
Executor Appointed in Marion Bell Estate in Douglas County
In the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas John W Brand Jr was appointed executor of the will of Marion L Bell deceased on December 24 1968 with letters testamentary issued January 16 1964. Creditors heirs devisees and legatees must present claims within nine months from first publication or be forever barred. Stevens Brand and Brand Attorneys for Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Douglas County
Kansas
Marion L. Bell
Marion II. Hell
John W. Brand, Jr
Marion I. Bell
Douglas Cownity
Diverse classifieds reveal broad midcentury offerings
The page lists vehicles a 1955 Pontiac top price 395 dollars and a 1962 Chevrolet Impala plus a 1962 Pontiac Bonneville, several car models for sale, and a flood of home and furniture ads. Realty listings include a Cape Cod home near Connecticut priced at 5500 dollars and a Gill Agency marketing two story Colonial and ranch homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Scenic Motors
Bryson
Fairbanks-Morris
Triumph
Linwood Elevator
Jack Lee
Cape Cod
Connecticut
Stone Foundation
Gag
Call Me Grew Investment Company
N. D. Messer
Frank
Lawrences
Cain Realty
BUICK
Horn Works
Gill Agency
9Th & Tenn
West Hills
Gill
Lawrence
Gil Agency
Spac
Associated Realty Co
Ford
Plymouth
New
O.D
Little Bob’s
North St
Hiway
N. Lawrence
Local mall ads offer cars, meals, and jobs amid daily classifieds
Classified fragments list cooking specials at Griffs Burger Bar and Lanterns, car listings from Scenic Motors on 23rd and 28th Streets, electricity and appliance deals, a Valentine reminder from Alexander's, and public notices including a Beta Sigma Phi card party. Subheads mention used autos, furniture, and job openings around campus with contact numbers.
Wide range of classified ads from Lawrence area
A dense column of classified notices lists for sale items including a four burner gas range, multiple pairs of boys ice skates, riding saddle, and baseball catcher gear. Rentals include a three bedroom ranch home in Lawrence Heights with pool membership and proximity to schools, offered at $135 monthly. Numerous used cars from 1950s to 1960s are advertised by Sanders Motor Co and other dealers, along with acres for sale, livestock feed, hay, and farm equipment. Additional listings cover sewing services, auctions, and public sale events every Friday. Contact numbers and addresses are provided for each listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grants Drive-In
South Lawrence
Holmes, Peck & Brown, Inc
Town Manor
Pri
Samaritan Lodge
Westinghouse
Jack Harris
Harold Boehle
Ford
Chevy
Plymouth
Auto Wrecking & Junk Co
East 9Th
Chaney Associates
O. H. Cooper
Lawrence Heights
Weat Jr. Hi
Hird Agency Realtors
P. Everett Sperry
Ramchez
Gill
Gill Agency
9Th & Tenn
Lawrence
Parkhill
Decker-Coy Agency
Crescent Heights Apartments all utilities included
Classified ad notes Crescent Heights Apartments at 25th and Redbud with off street parking sun deck balconies and modern amenities. Rental details list 2 bedroom units 840 sq ft with built in ranges refrigerators and air conditioning plus swimming pool and garbage disposal. Manager contact 2428 Redbud Lane Apt D VI2-3711.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redbud Lane
Apt.d
Electrical Board to meet January 30 in Lawrence
The Electrical Board of the City of Lawrence will meet at City Hall at 7 30 p m January 30 1964 to hold examinations for those seeking electrical licenses Bisher city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich
Electrical Board of
City of
Lawrence
Renault Top Kid Drives Home Scenic Motors Ad
Classified notice for 1987 Renault from Scenic Motors at 1008 W 23rd. Open evenings. Dial V1d-100u0 and ask for the Classified Dept. Ad hints at a vehicle offer and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glearance
Ray Stoneback
Mass
Scenic Motors
Renault
Top Kid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nooh Hsid
Noling
Gulf
Port Paradise
Kansas City
Bel Air
Chevrolet
Biscayne
Eas
New Hampshire
Florida Palmettos
G-Tech
NFL
Homn’s Laundry
Acrosa
John J. Donovan
Massachusetts
Big Springs
Robert Hutcherson
Elmer Linder
W. C. Long
N.C
Joseph Logan Jr
Charles
Marion
Bell
Stevens
Brand & Brand Attorneys
Pont. Bon
W. Lord
OLDS
Griff's Burger
Uemmell's Caipe
Alexander's
Union
Beta Sigma Phi
Nat'l Guard Armory
Bess Stone
Dakota
Watpress
Boyds Grill
Maple Lane
Electrolux
F.W. Cox
Barker
VWI
Miss. Ph. VI
Miller & Midgett
Grant
Dale
Maine
Southside
Bath
A.T
Canary Singers
Sanders Motor Co. Ltd
Miss
Black-Top
Vans
Tonganoxie
Victor
Herb Altenbernd
15Th & Mass
Singine
Shaw Auto Service
7Th
Locust St
Skiles
White Sewing Center
Swift
Oscar Mayer Weiners
Harwood Wholesale Meats
KLWN
Crescent Heights Apartments
Redbud
Gambles
Memorial Park Cemetery
Coronado
B.R
Apt
Haverty & Hedges
Pogue H.T
He H.T
Auto R&h
Richard Allen Society
James Wooden
Orangeburg
Bell Music Co., Inc
Lawrence Surplus
Albert Wilson
Patchen Elect. Co
Ph. VE
Frances
Redwood
Hopkins Fence Co
Your Rambler Service
British Motors
Income Tax Service
Federal & State
M. Carpenter
Missouri St
Paul Ford
Oak
Income
Nelbert C. Shipp
Delicious Fresh Bakery
Joe'a Bakery
Judy Cole
Mary Carter Paints
6Th St
Smitty's
C. M. Lessenden Sr
Ohio
Acme Laundry
Hillcrest
Inc
Sun
King
Roy Borgen
Hillcrest Shopping Center
National
Singer Sewing Center
White House
American Hospital Association
Marcelline Schehrer
Mer
Ronnie
Mali
Journal-World
Hallmark Cards
Wenn
Hallmark Cards, Inc
Lawrence, Kansas
Semeprrnge
Avon
Higgins
Emerald Drive
c/o Journal-World
Stem Food Co
E. 4Th St
Pueblo
Colorado
P.O. Kox
23Rd St
Endicott
Roberta Simmons
HW. Oc. Bisher
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