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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
9
Wichita Eagle reporter asks children of Kansas delegate William Bowers to write reactions to the Republican national convention. Nine year old Chris says he does not see why it is a big thing and wishes they would vote and get it over with.
Stull HDU met in the EUB church basement Tuesday with Lola Hildenbrand giving a lesson on Implications of Population Change. Hostesses were Ella Walter and Amy Bowlin. Refreshments served to a long list of members including Helen Hildenbrand, Lola Hildenbrand, Judy Wulfkuhle, and Ruth Gowing. Stull WSWS met Thursday afternoon in the same venue with Esther Wulfkuhle’s group on witnessing and showing pictures from Friendly Acres. Refreshments served to Esther Wulfkuhle and many others. Cynda Schwemmer named to represent the Topeka All-star girls softball association in the state Junior tournament at Clay Center July 20-25. Jolly Quilters plan a picnic July 19 at Centennial Park, Lawrence. Mrs. Myrtle Kellum spent her birthday with daughter and family. Visiting from Tugunga, Calif., Bill Buchheim stayed with the Wulfkuhle family. other relatives visited in Gaylord and Downs.
In Lawrence Kansas the Douglas County Probate Court appoints Charles Lloyd Hegeman administrator of Alfred B Hegeman estate and creditors heirs are notified to file claims within nine months. In a separate matter Margaret Carson petitions descent of real estate in Douglas County and others may defend by August 11 1964.
A Kansas county matter addresses the person and estate of Willam Christopher Stocker. The order considers guardianship and succession aspects under the county court's authority in a formal probate proceeding.
Auction Sunday July 19 1964 at 105 Ohio St Lawrence features RCA TV sofa dining set walnut table with leaves large rug and extensive BRIC A BRAC. Antiques tools silver set glassware linens and appliances offered for cash. not responsible for accidents. Charles Arnold Estate Clerk Frank Case Auctioneer Mike Murphree
A cluster of local ads lists opening for telephone secretaries and bookkeepers at Milliken's SOS, along with temporary and part time positions. Also offered are a 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne, a two bedroom duplex for rent, antique sale notices, real estate listings, and open house announcements in Eudora and Vermilion areas with prices and contact details.
Real estate ads describe a large family owned brick home with central air woodburning fireplace three bedrooms and two baths plus a two car attached garage. Additional listings include a luxurious two bedroom apartment and several other houses for rent or sale with features like birch kitchens built in appliances and central air. Several contact numbers and local agencies are listed for Gill Agency Holmes Peck Brown Inc and others in the Journal World area.
Classified listing for Ward's Auto Service advertising up to 40 percent savings on tires and other automotive items. Includes various tire sizes, new and take-off inventories, sale prices, and contact details for placing ads. Also promotes furniture, appliances, and used cars with multiple local business references and a real estate investment notice.
A jumble of real estate and auto listings shows multiple ranch houses with basements, fenced yards, central air, garages, and price points from 14 500 to 15 400. Cars include a 1962 Corvair Monza and various tires and radios with sale prices and contact numbers for local dealers and owners.
A flood of local classified ads lists real estate, appliances, services, rentals, and moving sales. Items include a Western Hills home for sale with 3 beds, 2 baths, and a finished basement. reconditioned appliances. yard tools. sewing and painting services. and various garage and auto offerings. Numerous contact numbers and local businesses span Mason Street to Oak and Mass avenues.
In this era filled with want ads, a mix of positions is listed including cooking, clerical, and waitstaff alternatives. Names like Shirley Cook and Tom Dixon appear with addresses and weekly wages, indicating varied hiring needs across Lawrence and Prairie Village areas.
Real estate ads describe cluttered listings: 3 bed bungalows and 2 story brick homes near schools with features like basements garages and built in appliances. Several properties are offered by owners or Brown Realty, with down payments and monthly payments advertised.
Real estate ads offer a south side two bedroom cottage with air conditioning, garage, and vacant possession priced around 10 500. Several listings describe large bungalows, ranchers, and new homes in Hillcrest and Meadowlark areas with built in appliances, basements, attached garages, and attractive financing. Multiple agencies list phone contacts and after hours numbers for property viewings in Lawrence.
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