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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1972
Page
7
Douglas County Sheriff reports a break-in at James A. Osborn's farm on Rt. 5 about one mile southwest of Lawrence. Loss estimated at $780, with items taken including tires valued at $80, tools $300, and guns $400.
Sealed proposals will be received until 1:00 PM Tuesday August 1 1972 for providing and installing an underground watering system at the Holcom Sports Complex Lawrence Kansas. Specifications from City Purchasing Agent 610 Massachusetts Street.
Public auction to settle the estate of Charles and Mdna M Jansen on Sun Aug 6 at 1 30 pm on Hiway 159 Nortonville ixs across from Seventh Day Baptist Church. Items include bed set, chest, dresser with mirror, Kenmore gas range, dining table and chairs, sofa chairs, recliners, rockers, Captain's chair, magazines rack, humidifier, TV, radio, coffee table with end tables, air conditioners, vacuum cleaner, night stands, sewing machine.
A damaged OCR notice outlines numerous household goods and antiques including furniture such as chairs tables dressers cupboards and a variety of kitchenware and glassware. It references locations and individuals but the readable text is fragmentary and lists items rather than a clear action or notice.
A store closing auction at a Perry Kansas area site on old Highway 24 will liquidate a wide range of items from shop and camping gear to antiques and misc goods. Items listed include vehicles tools furniture fishing gear appliances gas water tank and antiques. Proceeds support Gus Pilerfin owners with sale conducted by Mary Roberts Georgie Stebins and Ray Roberts with stebbins acting as auctioneers.
Classified notices advertise a 2 car detached garage with a fireplace and large kitchen, quick possession and financing options. Also listed are Summer Boat Sale items, tires, a Honda motorcycle, apartment rentals, and a motor boat with trailer, with prices and contact names including Harold Marcu and Ray Stoneback.
A long OCR mash of yard and garage sale notices, moving sales, and for rent ads fills a Kansas town page. Listings include furniture, appliances, tools, antiques, dozens of addresses, dates, phone numbers, and multipleHonda and motorcycle items. The jumble shows conditional prices and weekend sale promises across numerous neighborhoods.
A messy OCR of Help Wanted listings from the Lawrence Daily Journal World shows various job ads and notices. Listings include infant care in homes, Avon representative opportunities, wait staff, part time receptionists, clerks, nursing aides, housekeepers, beauty salon workers, industrial pipe fitters, delivery drivers, and other positions with contact numbers.
Property listings advertise a Park Hill Addition 3 bedroom rancher with partial basement and screened porch at 32 000, plus ARIA Holiday Hills No 10 3 bedroom bi level priced 26 950 and tri level homes up to 29 500. Contact Mike Karr 842 2881 Gene Doane Agency S43 8016 Gordon Fulcher 48 7455 Norman Fulcher 425 Mol Paul Shiver 842 2112 Alan Cordiner 842 7972.
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