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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1955
Page
7
Classified block lists auctioneers George Criss and THOMAR Auctioneer with routes and phone numbers, plus interior decorating, insurance abstracts, and a rate card for local classified ads. Mentions First National Bank and Abstrs of Title Insurance with contact details and general classifieds pricing per issue.
A cluttered page blends table setting clues with business personals and several small ads. The itemized word puzzle hints at kitchen terms while service listings promise TV and radio repairs, household goods, and pet notices amid courier and sale references.
Auto parts at Lowes style listings offer rebuilt starters and parts with warranties. Local junk yard advertises used trucks and cars, with many 1940s to 1950s models, tires, wheels, and trade-ins. Monthly open hours, phone numbers, and large stock of tires and accessories.
New York reports profit prospects are bright as industry and trade activity rise in January. Eighty corporations have reported 1954 fiscal results. total profits, aided by AT&T, reach $1.016 billion, up 7.2 percent from 1953. Nine entities show declines. overall 1954 profits projected at about $17.8 billion, down 2.7 percent from 1953.
The Doug as County Artificial Breeding Association holds its annual meeting Friday at the 4 H Fairgrounds from 10 30 a m to 3 p m President Dwight Henry presides A free lunch will be served Ed Call Manhattan Kansas association fieldman will discuss the dairy program at state and county levels Richard King extension dairyman Kansas State College Manhattan will cover feeding and management Leonard Sparks county supervisor will present a local association progress report Two directors will be elected
In Jackson Mississippi Wade Creekmore director of the game and fish commission says a three inch Mexican cousin of the piranha has entered Mississippi waters as live bait. The tetra does not harm humans but can gang up to devour large game fish and biologists note it is thriving despite cold weather with reports in Louisiana as well.
Eudora Methodist Church hosted a joint program of the WSCS groups from Centennial Methodist and First Methodist Churches of Lawrence. Devotions led by Mrs. Eugene Westerhouse and a study titled A Family of Prayer were shared. Additional program numbers featured organ music, duets, violin and piano solos, and readings. Tea was poured from silver services by society presidents. The event tied into ongoing Kan sas Conference visitation. Several local members attended related gatherings and reports noted other community activities.
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