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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1973
Page
8
Edward T. King, 20, of Claflin Kansas, died in a Friday highway crash on U.S. 50 two miles east of Macksville. King’s car, being towed by another vehicle, collided with a truck, according to the highway patrol.
Mr and Mrs Bill Dillon announce a public sale of farm machinery cattle equipment seed shop tools and misc items at the farm one mile east of Alten Kansas to Northern Heights School then four miles north on April Tenth at 10 30 a m Machinery includes tractors a TD9 crawler John Deere harvesters planters mowers and grain handling gear plus a Lincoln arc welder electric motors and shop tools Cattle equipment seed about 600 16 alfalfa seed garden tractor and more Auctioneer Col Ernest Arnold Overbrook 913 665 3100 Admire State Bank Clerk Not responsible for accidents
Ruth Pettengill thanks Dr Reese and associates plus nurses and staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for care during her recent stay and to friends and relatives for cards calls prayers and good wishes God bless Ruth Pettengill.
In loving memory of Clarence L. Mier who passed away one year ago today March 31 1972. Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall you had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. You are not forgotten nor will you ever be. Sadly missed by wife Vivian daughters Connie and Sharon and families.
UNCLASSIFIED ad describes a 4 bedroom house with 15 by 23 foot family room central air and low taxes for 28 250. It promotes a Bay suburban setting near Pleasant Grove Estates with a 2 acre lot and many features. Contact details include John Briggs Selmer Torkelson and Ar Ed Campbell al Estate Ramada Be Ri PTs for rent.
Numerous listings show available 1 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with rents from 62.50 to 185, houses and duplexes for sale around 18 500 to 32 500, plus used cars motorcycles and furniture. Contact Sammi Posch Shirley Sickles Gene Doane Agency Norman Fulcher Gordon Fulcher and Ray Stoneback for details. Open houses and various items including garage sales and real estate services are advertised across Lawrence.
Tax preparation services offered with federal and state filing at $43 to $6159 by P L Barlow. Jayhawk Hotel Topeka lists Paul A Lundgren book seller buying selling and appraisal of scarce items. Lels Tree Service provides insured tree removal shrub trimming and yard work with free estimates. Alterations and dressmaking available for all ages. Roofing offers free estimates with new work guaranteed. Gutters cleaned installed repaired with free estimates. TV repair service by Bill with one day service and modest call fee.
Roofing and repairs offered with free estimates and phone contacts. George's Pipe Shop promotes smoker supplies at 727 Mass. Bud Jennings Carpet and Draperies lists discounts on upholstery fabrics. Clinton land owners urged to join association with a $3 fee. Help wanted designations explain gender notes and job listings. Knapp Shoes direct selling offers high commissions and bonuses. Position available for a house keeper with negotiable terms.
Diverse job ads from Lawrence include delivery driver, mechanic, banquet staff, National Guard information, management trainee, cab driver, inspector, secretary, McDonalds daytime help, dispatcher, Watkins sales, natural products distributor, commercial talent agency, banquet waiters, lifeguard lessons, sales at Fuller Brush, babysitter, and media workshop auditions. Several postings specify in person applications and contact numbers.
Community notices reveal a series of sales and fairs. A large International Luncheon is planned at First Presbyterian Church on April 6 with tickets at 1.75 door or 1.50 presale, plus children’s pricing and local drugstore advance sales. Numerous garage sales, estate liquidations, and consignment markets fill listings with varied items from bikes and appliances to furniture and clothing, all inviting participation and pickup details.
Learn to sew lingerie and swimsuits with classes at Fabrics Bouque and a separate session in March. Multiple garage sales and auctions invite items from clothing to furniture, with locations in Lawrence, Eudora, and nearby markets.
Real estate ad notes a CA home priced at 19 000 with 1 bath, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, Hotpoint appliances, 2 car attached garage, cyclone fenced yard and quick possession. Contact numbers and visits listed for 818 Mass or 1000 Town. Also offers a Country Club lot north of Lawrence Country Club priced at 5000 with golf course views and full assessments paid. Exclusive with Associated Realty Co. and two more listings for a duplex investment with Birch cabinets and central air.
A dense ad page showcases numerous properties for sale or rent. Highlights include a 3 bedroom house with new carpet and a roof over 11 500, multiple Gill Agency listings, Brown Realty 2 acre estates, and upscale ranch homes with garages, fireplaces, and modern kitchens. Callers are directed to agents like Bob Kirkham Paula Salb Hal Crady and others for details.
A flood of housing notes from Riverside School to West Lawrance covers 3 to 4 bedroom homes, brick ranchers, and renovated properties. Prices range from $10,000 to $29,500 with terms including contract-to-sell and owner financing. Listings cite locations in Lawrence, West Hills, Hillcrest, and East Lawrence with agents and contact numbers for Bay Real Estate, Gill Agency, and local brokerages.
Multiple housing advertisements describe 4 bedroom bi level homes in West Lawrence with fireplaces, kitchens, dining areas, and garages. Prices range from 28 950 to 37 300 and contact numbers for agents Esther Corbett Bud Mishler Mike Harding Ken Callicott and Gill Agency are listed along with location notes near West Sunset and Kentucky.
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