Weed Problems in Yards Prompt City Action
A discussion of yard weeds as a common homeowner issue. Vacant lots spread seeds to nearby lawns, prompting city weed cutting under ordinances. City Manager Jim Wigglesworth urges owners to maintain their lots, citing efficiency and pride in Lawrence’s appearance. Local officials highlight civic cooperation to curb weeds.
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Jim Wigglesworth
Park Department
Wigglesworth
Mity
John Crown
Journal- World
Lawrence
Harvest for Kansas Nearly Finished in Great Bend Area
Kansas wheat harvest nears completion as weather and labor updates come from state offices. Northwest section remains. twelve state Employment Service field offices closed weekend in Ulysses Johnson Syracuse Tribune Sharon Springs Scott City Scots Oakley Elsworth Lincoln. County by county progress shows Jewell 83 percent, Rooks 95 percent, Phillips Trego Sheridan 90 percent, Rawlins 80 percent, Graham 75 percent, Thomas 60 percent, Sherman small remaining, Cheyenne 20 percent.
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Northwest
State
Ulysses
Johnson
Syracuse
Tribune
Sharon Springs
Scott City
Scots
Oakley
Elsworth
Lincoln
Jewell County
Rooks County
Phillips
Trego
Sheridan
Rawins County
Graham County
Thomas County
Sherman County
Cheyenne County
Giant Elm Kills Seven Near Sutton Ontario
A violent storm toppled a 70 foot elm weighing 30 tons, crushing a car and killing seven members of the Glazier and Jones families near Sutton. The car carried Ainsley Joseph Glazier and his wife and four children. relatives from Toronto also perished. Ten workmen toiled two hours to remove the tree in sections from the wrecked vehicle.
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Sutton
Ont
Ainsley Joseph Glazier
Allen
Donald
Toronto
Forbes Sergeant’s Wife Killed In Wakarusa Crash
Mrs. Phillip H. Knotts wife of a Forbes Air Base master sergeant died in a two car collision four miles west of Wakarusa Sunday night. Five others injured, including Knotts and her husband and two daughters, hospitalized in Topeka. Also in the other car were Jacob Heise and his son Murray of Wakarusa. A Manila hospital note mentions a mashed toe for Mrs Juanita Cook in Knoxville Tennessee after a dancing incident.
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Phillip H. Knotts
Forbes Air Base
Wakarusa
Topeka
Jacob Heise
Murray
Political Announcements for Douglas and Jefferson Counties
A list of candidates seeking Republican or Democratic nominations for various Douglas County offices and district seats. Names include Milton Allen, P Everett Sperry, Wm Le Mesnary, Richard Allen, Walter Kampschroeder, Lucille Allison, Harold Beck, Charles Rankin, Dale Chappell, Charles Edmondson, Elmer Schiller, Emma Berg, and others. Primary date August 7.
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Tam
Bth
Douglas Vni
Jefferson
Don SS. Hults
Douglas
Milton P. Allen
Douglas County
Charles E. Banning
Emma Berg
Classified Rates and Local Ads Ledger
Classified rates for local Ada area with per word pricing and minimums. Ads from outside Lawrence priced per word with a 1.40 minimum per issue. Copy deadline 11 am publication day. Local services listed include cleaners, well drilling, auto service, lawn mowers, fans, slipcovers, upholstery, cleaning, and miscellaneous offerings with contact details.
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Lawrence Traveat
Randolph
Shawnee
Kansas
Anderson-Shaw Auto Service
Andy Anderson
Cal Shaw Wilbur Rothwell
North
Wilson Supply Service
Fabrica
Jean Murphy
Eudora
Wilfred
Skean
Lawrence
Hans al Atte
Enery
Patchen Breeh. Co
Harner Avip Sundy
Signs Works Bill Provides $9 Million For Tuttle Creek Job
Nine million dollars was provided today for construction of Tuttle Creek reservoir in Kansas as President Eisenhower signed the public works bill. It was the largest of seven allotments for flood control and power projects in the state. Local allocations include Abilene 200,000 Kansas City 800,000 Salina 400,000 Topeka 400,000 Toronto reservoir 500,000 and Wichita Valley Center 1,163,000. Planning appropriations cover Council Grove Elk City Manhattan Ottawa Pomona and Strawn reservoirs with varied sums.
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Washington
Tuttle Creek
Kansas
Eisenhower
Abilene
Kansas City
Missouri
Salina
Topeka
Toronto
Wichita and
Valley Center
Council Grove
Elk City
Manhattan
Ottawa
Pomona Reservoir
Strawn Reservoir
Jayhawk Motors Listings Offer Wide Used Car Selection
Local dealer ads show Buick Special, Winter Chevrolet models, pickup trucks, and station wagons priced to sell. Listings from Jayhawk Motors and Ranadell Motors include V-8 Studebaker, Pontiac V-5, GMC trade offers, and GMAC financing. Open evenings at 1040 Vermont with emphasis on trade-ins and one-owner cars.
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Naval Mater
Winter Chevrolet
Willwade
Ravelle
Baldwin
R&h
Lake New
R&m
Ford
Crystal Motors
N. H
B. F. Goodbich Uice
Parks
Buick Co
North Ind
Parker Buick Co
North 2Nd
Jayne Motora
Crawer
Sraane
Jayhawk Motori
Chevrolet
Evenin
Wagos
Healood
B. F. Goodrich
Weas Hunn
BUICK
Heart
Almira
GALE
N. J
Walt
Jayhawk Motors
Vermont
Guy Kidwell
Studecaker
Ranadell Motors
New Hampshire St
Lawrence
N.H
Hank Burnatt
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David Chane
Dave Bia
Oer Tean
Ang
Tekow
Wilgon
Attractor Garage
Hag
Sasy
Henrita
Patrick
Okane Srs
Nckees Auditors
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Ukk Sie
Fritzi
Mutt 'N' Jeff
EAD
Jeff What
Are You
Dick Tracy
Bugs
Jack Zimmerman
World News
Great Bendum
Forbes
Knoxville
Tenn
General Hospital
Juanita Cook
Nth
P. Everett Sperry
Ne Tam
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Odd Williams
Vth
WM. L. Lemesany
Richard F. Allen
Com+missioner
Douglas Harris
Douglaa County
Will Hayden
Com Missioner
Aurns
Walter Kampscihroeder
Wayne Allphin, JR
Doug-lan County
D. E. Mathia
Jtam
Byron W. Walters
District Court
Lucille E. Allison
Aqomten
Deeds
Reg
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Deeda
Harold A. Beck
Apa
Dale” Chappell
TV Amo
Dougla County
Aubiect 2
Ies
Charles Edmondson
Douglas Inty
LMER
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Repubcan
Uruet 5
Eredythe L. Norman
Hens
Hen- Huepooe
Han Heart
New York City
John C. Emige
Eithel
East
the Banks Company
National Bank Bull Auctioneers General Auctioneer
Galea
D. Thomas -Uctioneer
F. le Farber
Craig—Colbura
Vermont St
Smitty
James
Laiwrsiee
YI & Radio T
Rogers Cleaners Cleaners
Jaunderit
Massachusetts
A. Watson
Fermer St
Moscow
Toa
Bell Wai
Wrecking & Junk Co
Suspass
Montgomery
Ward & Co. Hunsinger
Mpleta
Standard Rendering Co. PLC
Spain
Mwa
Aciacora
Nivea
Sharpe Courter
RALPO
Palle
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Batra Nice
H&h
Nice
Studebaker
Indy
Plymouth
Prudgreker
Kuhn Truck & Tractor Co., Inc
Tubex
Hesranca
Jayhawk Motorp
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