Watershed lakes aid Clinton Lake area flood control
Douglas County and surrounding areas advance a watershed program adding 33 structures by 1973 to store floodwater and reduce silt runoff. Private funding enhances projects including lakes in Shawnee and Osage counties with multi purpose aims and long term shoreline stabilization.
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Clinton Lake
Clinton
Anderson
Douglas County
Pleasant Grove Hill
Cole Creek
Lawrence
Shawnee County
Osage
Overbrook
Booth
Young Conductor Victor Alessandro Recalls Early Start
The text recounts Victor Alessandro's rise from a child conductor at age four in 1919 to his later roles with the San Antonio Symphony and Opera for 22 years. It notes his education at Eastman School of Music, the Montepulse Academy in Austria, Santa Cecilia in Rome, and his role in conducting weekend band camp concerts with guest Mark Hindsley. Concerts at University Theatre include Red and Blue bands, Concert Orchestra, and Choir, all free.
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Alessandro
Houston Philharmonic
Chicago Opera
Victor Alessandro
Eastman School of Music
University of Rochester
New York
Monarteum Academy
Austria
Santa Cecilia Academy
Rome
San Antonio Symphony and
Opera
Allessandro
Mark H. Hindsley
Illinois
Hindsley
Bear Mountain
Moussorgsky
Saint-Saens
KU Graduate Appointed To Ag Post
James E. Springfield, a native of Evansville Indiana and KU graduate with two master’s degrees, was named deputy administrator for program operations in the Agriculture Department’s Food and Nutrition Service. He succeeds Howard P. Davis who retired last month.
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James E. Springfield
Evansville
Ind
Howard P. Davis
Springfield
Ottawa University
Ottawa
Kan
Kansas University
Bureau of the Budget
USDA
KU Ends Shakespeare Festival as Vacation Begins
Kansas University closes most offices and classrooms for three weeks after final exams marking the end of the second annual Shakespeare Festival. Orientation starts August 20 ahead of fall semester activities with registration set for August 22 to 24 and classes resuming August 27.
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Kansas University
Tragedy Stalks Wedding Night in Osceola
Stephen Dale Hendricks 24 of Springfield was killed in a Friday afternoon crash while en route to marry Nancy S. Purvis at Kidd Chapel United Methodist Church Osceola. His car skidded into oncoming traffic on Missouri 13 eight miles south of Bolivar.
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Bolivar, Mo
Stephen Dale Hendricks
Springfield
Osceola
Nancy S. Purvis
Kidd Chapel United Methodist Church
The
Highway Patrol
Hendricks
Missouri 13
Bolivar
Bike Tour Heads From Lawrence High To Lone Star Lake
The third and final Lawrence Parks and Recreation bike tour departs Lawrence High north parking lot at 11 a.m. Sunday for a 32 mile round trip to Lone Star Lake via Louisiana Street route. Expect arrival about 6 p.m. Sack lunches and refreshments advised. a two hour recreation period allowed before return. Participants must be at least 10 years old.
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Mt. Dread Bicycle Club
Lawrence High
Lone Star Lake
Wakarusa River Bridge
Army Lowers Its Standards For Recruits
Washington AP Army Secretary How ard H Callaway announced a new program to permit more non high school graduates to enlist this year and ease manpower shortages. He said the Army fell short by about 2000 men a month but maintained a bias toward quality while allowing tradeoffs. A new written aptitude test from the Army Research Institute will measure suitability for training.
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Howard H. Callaway
Army
Callaway
Army Research Institute
Funeral services set for Hattie Ann Transue at Rumsey
Hattie Ann Transue 92 of 633 N.Y. dies at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Mallett officiating. Burial in Underwood Cemetery Wil liamstown. Born March 19 1881 Paris Ill. Survived by two daughters Mildred Shoemaker Agnes Belcher two sons Oliver Arron four grandchildren two great grandchildren and brother Issac Harvey of Olympia Wash.
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Hattie Ann Transue
N.Y
Oliver
Arron
Issac Harvey
Olympia
Wash
Truck Driver Trapped After Friday Accident
Ronald D. Meineke, 24, of Ottawa, was trapped in his overturned concrete truck for about an hour on US 59. He was hospitalized for cuts and bruises after the crash 14 miles south of Lawrence. The truck carried six yards of concrete and was freed with a metal-cutting torch.
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Penny
Ready Mixed Concrete Co., Inc
Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas Highway Patrol
Ronald D. Meineke
Rt. 3
Ransom Memorial Hospital
U.S. 59
Lawrence
Meineke
Ottawa Fire Department
Only Nickel Produces A Fortune At Backyard Carnival
Eleven local children held a homemade carnival at 1315 E 21st to raise funds for muscular dystrophy research. The event ran from 11 a m to 8 p m featuring games and a clown acted by four year old Melissa Doue. Organizers credited Tim Nixon with the plan.
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Melissa Doue
James Doue
Tim Nixon
Lease Nears Signing for Douglas County Legal Aid HQ
Final negotiations for a lease on new headquarters for the Douglas County Legal Aid Society are ongoing. A sign at the courthouse indicates offices above Owens Flower Shop at 846 Indiana, with James Postma expecting a signed lease by Monday.
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Douglas County Legal Aid Society
Legal Aid
Douglas County
Owens
Ind
James Postma
James V. Owens
Home Burglarized in Lecompton. guitars and stereo stolen
Douglas County Sheriff's Department reports a Friday burglary at James R. Bee's home on Route 1 Lecompton. A $500 guitar and a $300 stereo set were taken after entry was made through an unlocked front door.
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James R. Bee
Rt. 1
Lecompton
Douglas County
Notice to Contractors for Lawrence sewer project
Sealed bids for Project No. 16-SS7-778 in Lawrence Kansas are due by 2:00 pm August 7 1973. Work includes 1145 linear feet 8-inch sewer pipe 155 linear feet 6-inch sewer pipe and four standard manholes.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrienche
Kansas
Lawrence
City Fingineer
City Commission
City of
Vera Mercer
Robbins Auction Notice: Household Goods Steve Robbins
Westinghouse air conditioner on 220 volts among a long list of items including dishes cookware stone jar pressure canner drapes bedding pillows rugs books clothes line wire gym set with two swings slide teeter totter and misc. auction terms cash day of sale. Owners Mr and Mrs John D Robbins. Sale by Hays Brothers Auction Service contact numbers 843 8363 or 842 4489.
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Westinghouse
John D. Robbins
Hays Brothers Auction Service
Classified Rates and Policies for Lawrence Journal-World Ads
The notice lists advertising rates and rules: four-line minimum at $1.60, each extra line 40 cents, weekly rates $3.20 plus 80 cents per extra line, one-line minimum, six-time rate for ads run more than once, placement in unclassified column, nightly charges for remaining days, deadlines 10 30 a.m. for copy and 9 30 a.m. cancellation, outside trade area 10 cents per word or 50 cents per line per issue with $2 minimum, copy deadline 3 p.m. prior day, and an error policy limiting remedies to a single incorrect insertion.
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Lawrence Trade
McCleary Memorial Hospital
Iaxcelsior Springs
Transportation Co
Strikingly Carpeted New Rancher Ready to Move In
Real estate ads describe multiple homes for sale and rent in the Sunset and West school districts. Listings include a modern carpeted rancher with three bedrooms two baths in a semi walkout basement, priced around 34 400, plus other 2 3 bedroom homes, apartments and rentals with features such as fireplaces garages basements and large yards. Local agents Kay Mitchell Stephens and McGrew Real Estate are named along with contact numbers for showings.
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Mitchell-Stephens
Nortia
Sunset
West
Beautiful country estate with housing options near Clinton reservoir
Classified ad listings describe 55 rolling acres southwest of Lawrence with water lines, electricity, ponds, and a stream, plus a 2800 sq ft 4 bedroom country home built in 1874 with thick stone walls and modern updates. Also offered are rentals, smaller cottages, and VA friendly homes with no money down, plus a 1965 Dodge and a TR3 rebuilt motor for sale.
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Lawrence
New Clinton Reservoir
Topeka
Hal Crady
Bob’ Kirkham
Haverty & Hatfield
Phil
Classifieds and Notices from City Listings
Miscellaneous ads include lost blonde long haired cat, various for sale items such as a Motorola 21 inch console TV a Toyota Corolla 1971 Mazda RX-2 a 1908 National mobile home and a Westinghouse cassette tape recorder. Rental listings include an efficiency apartment and a two bedroom duplex. Also present are public sale notices and house painting services. Contact numbers provided throughout.
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25Th Street
Belle Haven
Motorola
With & Kentucky
Furn
Eveings
Westinghouse
Sears
Campus Motor Mart
Downtown
Sunflower Village
Ford
Plymouth
Apt
Sun
Mass
Lawrence
John
Robbins
Hays Bros
Yamaha
Iowa
Gary
Mitchell-Stephens
University
Beatie Bucy
Anna Coleman
Prairie Meadows Addition spacious rancher open for customization
Real estate ad highlights a soon to be completed walkout basement rancher in Prairie Meadows Addition with light fixtures, carpeting, Formica, ceramic tile choices, and a beamed cathedral ceiling family room. Features include a wet bar, brick fireplace, two sets of patio doors, and a washer dryer closet near the breakfast area. Contact numbers and nearby rentals and offices listed.
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Mitchell-Stiephens
Prairie Meadows
Towa
Anna Coleman
Beatie Bucy
Plaza Manor Apts Eff
Murphy Dr
8Th St
Mass
King Appliances
6Th
Maine
Jayhawk
Sahara Apts
Elec
Schwarz
Village Square
Avalon Road
Hillcrest
Associated Realty
Alvamar
Quail Crehk
Lawrence
Sammi Posch
Lawrence Rentals Exchange
Kentucky
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Eve
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B.R. Apts
Ken Callicott
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Gill Agency
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Baldwin
Baker
6Th St
Walt
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Apt. B
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Hal Keltz
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Dodge
Call
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