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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1955
Page
5
The text lists clues and partial answers for a cryptic style crossword. It references actors Kennedy and Heisaperformer among scattered entries like chide progress and shade tree, with numerous numbered items and abbreviations indicating a puzzle page.
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Kansas 1954 legislation requires Grade B or better eggs for sale, boosting price by 6 to 8 cents per dozen though consumer quality perceptions vary. Merchants report higher costs, some internal grading, and limited impact on direct home sales. Farmers, senators, and shopkeepers note enforcement hardship and potential revisions.
In Milwaukee Canary Stadium hosts the 22nd All Star game with rosters listing stars from the American and National leagues. Notables include Mantle Berra Kaline Snider and Banks, with pitchers and catchers from multiple clubs and umpires named for the event.
The Senate completed action on a large omnibus measure authorizing a 2.36053 billion military construction program for U S bases worldwide awaiting presidential action. Separate appropriation will fund actual construction. Kansas projects include Ft. Leavenworth 8.615 million Ft. Riley 8.637 million Hutchinson air station 81 thousand Forbes AFB Topeka 41.753 million McConnell AFB Wichita 104 thousand Smoky Hill AFB Salina 8.7735 million.
Fragmentary report notes several Lend-Lease ships severely damaged by Russian actions. About 30 patrol torpedo boats and five chasers were described as in bad shape and likely beyond repair. The item reflects wartime material losses and continuing Russian interference.
Mrs Emma Holloway spends a week with Mr and Mrs Theodore Holloway in Emporia. Mrs Pawine Dione of Maryland visits Mr and Mrs David Noe. Arnold Cioffi and family from Topeka alight with Mrs Glen Mesenheimer and Elmer. The Matney family of Topeka visit relatives including Sandra Kampschroeder and Marin Godfrey. Clyde Conn family hosts club gathering at Mrs Pete Bahnmaier. Local residents join farm work at the David Noe place. Joyce Johnson of Carbondale visits Roberta Holloway. Clifford Hartman and son Dick of Anchorage Alaska spend weekend with Gus Hartman family. Clifford attends summer school at Lincoln for a master’s degree. Dwight Henry and family of Lawrence on vacation trip departing Saturday.
Mrs Summer entertained with a birthday party for her son Eugene Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Henry St Prosser Washington formerly of this neighborhood. Nearby visitors Mrs Arthur Holloway Bob Roberta and Mrs Glen Mesenheimer joined Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and family at Carbondale Wednesday evening.
Local items mention Wellman Chapel Sunday services visitors and a patient in Kansas City. Probate notices from Douglas County Kansas detail hearings for Anna W Arnett and estates of Samuel D Wise and Laura A Wise with required defenses by July 1955 and July 1953 deadlines.
Public auction to honor the death of Harold Bulson will feature 2 Holstein cows, 4 year old Helstein cow, 7 Holstein yearlings, 160 Austra white hens, alfalfa hay, a GMC truck, 1837 Model F-20 Farmall, John Deere gear, a John Deere combine, plows and discs, a welder, a portable grinder, and miscellaneous items. The sale is Friday July 15 1955 at 1 p.m. near Ottawa Baldwyn road. Terms cash. Proceeds to Harold Bulson estate with Eugene Bulson owner and Alnud Myers auctioneer. State Bank of Ottawa clerk.
On Tuesday July 1h at 1 o'clock auctioning farm machinery and equipment from the Dwight Henry property two miles southwest of Clinton and 17 miles south and west of Lawrence. Items include a 1943 John Deere tractor several plows manure spreaders mowers a 12A John Deere combine and many associated tools and feed stocks. Carl B. Althaus owner Geo Criss and Skies auctioneers Lawrence National Bank clerk.
Classified rates for local ads are listed with per word pricing, minimums, and deadlines. The page includes numerous classifieds for auctioneers, chiropractors, furniture upholstering, repair services, lawn care, and automotive sales. It also features agricultural products, seed and supplies, hardware, and miscellaneous goods for sale.
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