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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1972
Page
8
Dodge City faced a heated council meeting as Police Chief Oakley Ralph was fired by a 3 to 1 vote amid accusations of enforcing city ordinances selectively and poor communication. He was later reinstated after a closed session and vows to improve relations with the commission and officers.
A list of names and addresses appears with times for hospital maternity and other wards. The entry notes a birth: a girl on Monday credited to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoopes at 914 La. and includes numerous names with locations across towns.
The Douglas County subdivision regulations go to the County Commission for final approval at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the courthouse commissioners room. After revisions from the Planning Commission, most changes were editorial though one allows up to three divisions of a tract to avoid platting if no new roads or easements are created and lots exceed five acres. Commissioner Arthur Heck expects swift approval.
A Detroit businessman Harris Olson found 600 on a sidewalk last March and turned it in. After the 60 day claim period the money disappeared and police say it was likely stolen. The Common Council agreed to reimburse Olson from the police budget.
Lawrence Police report a fire under a teacher’s lounge bookshelf at New York School 936 N.Y. over the weekend. Damage limited to papers and minor charring with a $50 loss, plus a broken window. Custodian Joe L. Wilson and painter Andrew L. Finfrock discovered the scene Monday.
Mrs. Ethel Brey 83 of rural Oskaloosa died Monday at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital Winchester where she had been a patient since June 6. Memorial services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hampton Funeral Home officiated by Dr. Edward P. Ingersoll. Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery. Born March 4 1889 in Miltonvale she lived in Oskaloosa most of her life and was member of the former Presbyterian Church. Survivors include five daughters three sons and one sister.
Official published notice announces a July 28 1972 budget hearing by the Marion Township Board in Douglas County Kansas at the Township Hall. It invites taxpayer objections and outlines amendments to the proposed budget.
Compiled items include Kansas highway death log figures for 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday and a July 1972 probate notice in Douglas County for Reva Anderson. Also notices for bids on wrecking in Lawrence, contractor plans for Madora project No. 1-ADPA-02, and a county solid waste committee meeting on July 20 1972.
The estate of the late Mrs H G Hungerford will auction Saturday July 29 at 1 PM at 1403 Crescent Road Lawrence Kansas. Items include appliances furniture rugs lamps tools linens and miscellaneous household contents. Sold by Hays Brothers Auction Service contact Harold and Mel Hays for details.
Auction Sunday July 25 starting 1 80 p m listing includes appliances furniture silverware glassware records lamps iron beds chairs tables and lawn tools plus two shotguns and sporting gear. Terms Cash on day of sale not responsible for accidents. Owner John G Taylor Hays Brothers Auctioneers Harold and Mel Hays 8404180 840-4180
Auctioneer David Hotroyd Service and Harold Hays offer a sale on Saturday July 22 starting 1 PM at Jowst Bose Valley Lane. Items include two living room chairs a sofa a mahogany Queen Anne dining table chairs hassock coffee tables rug wash stand stands metal shelves dresser chests wall decor heaters typewriter pictures dishes china and glassware kitchenware small appliances and more with cash on day of sale and not responsible for accidents. Contact 813 4489 or 849 8363 for details.
A chaotic page of unfiltered ads shows a Sunshine Areas preschool and day care center opening at 241 Maple Lane on Sept 6 with classes for four year olds, plus numerous yard and garage sale notices. Items include vehicles, appliances, furniture, pets, and real estate rentals across multiple nearby addresses.
A crowded page of ads lists cars for sale including a 1908 Chrysler 300 and 1961 Chevy Impala, plus 1968 VW, 1965 VW Bus and more. Also offers for dogs, cats, horses, and puppies, furniture, lumber, and a wide range of rentals and real estate including a St Bernard puppy ad and a duplex with garage on Indian Hills. Local sale items feature yard sale dates and assorted household goods, appliances, and tools.
Classified listings show rentals for farm houses and apartments in Broken Arrow and Lawrence areas. Ads promote 2 to 4 bedroom homes, ranchers with basements, and real estate firms like McGrew Real Estate and Dunn Agency offering properties, pricing, and contact numbers. A variety of trailers and boats are also advertised with prices and seller details.
A jumble of listings shows houses for sale and rent, local agents, and assorted services. Advertisements mention duplexes near Hillcrest, a large home with kitchen upgrades, and realty offices with contact numbers amid car sales and child care offers.
Local classified listing describes moving sale events with items including dishes, clothes, furniture, kitchenware, jewelry, records, cameras, Avon products, and household goods. Also mentions yard side and barn sale, sacks of groceries, and a later sale date with hours.
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