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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1962
Page
5
Belk of Joplin dominates MARA point standings after a hard 13 laps duel with Kansas City’s Hower at the Mid American fairgrounds. Hower, 39, predicted to quit but still racing, will return with Belk for this Saturday’s 7 p.m. super-modified program as the track improves.
Over the weekend Winston Manning of Emporia State College visited his parents, Ruth Gordon from KU Medical Staff visited Mrs. Esther Gordon, and families in Lawrence and Topeka gathered for Mother's Day. Athenaeum Club met with Grace Ross guest at a Methodist church session. Other items include new duplex plans on Third Street and various local visits by residents and groups.
Friday evening with Mrs Layle Albertine in charge. Guests include Mrs Jennie Shelton visiting her son in Smith Center and staying with her daughter Mrs Clyde Goodrum and Mr Goodrum before heading to Belmont Missouri. Ruth Ann Goodrum a Washburn College junior stayed over.
Auction notice for a public sale of Albert M. Jlughes items at 1412 Massachusetts Street on Saturday June 2 1962 starting 1 o'clock. Household goods furniture tools appliances linens silverware china and more from dining room living room bedrooms kitchen and shop items. Guardian Attorneys Steward Perefish Postina Guardian Trustee Lawrence National Bank Auctioneers Haberts Skiles.
A special night sale on Monday May 2 features 42 fat cattle fed on Purina Builtin Roughage. H. J. Richardson markets the stock with many other area stocker and feeder cattle consigned. Local and area packers are expected to attend. Norman Watts, manager, notes strong demand for this cattle.
At a Thursday night Mother's Day event directed by Mrs. Mary Smith noble grand, members Mrs. Jennie Shelton Mrs. Delores Weller Mrs. Pansy Penner and Mrs. Smith received special recognition. Hostesses were Mrs. Weller and Mrs. Leland Teedman with Teedman and Penner arranging the program. Miss Carolyn Stone of Kansas City visited over the weekend with her aunt Mrs. El Dean Shulz and family.
Auction notice for Charles D. Stough estate listing antique furniture glass china and wood items plus a RCA console TV Frigidaire washing machine and miscellaneous goods. items include chests beds tables wardrobes trunks and chairs with noted cash terms and that the First National Bank acts as clerk. George Criss is the auctioneer.
Personal estate of Willian Schneider deceased to be sold Tuesday May 22 1962 at 10 a.m. located 1 mile west of Jansing Kansas near Mount Calvary Cemetery. Livestock include 23 head cattle various breeds. machinery list covers tractors plows baler disc mower dozer and other equipment. household items include appliances furniture and tools. Auctioneers W P Schneider and Gimmerman with Falk and Garnendel clerks. lunch served.
The Lawrence Planning Commission will meet June 20 1962 at City Hall to consider zoning a tract in West Lawrence. Public bids close May 24 1982 for water main installation at City Hall. Probate court announces hearing on final settlement in the estate of Frank Vaughan with May 29 1962 deadline.
The annual meeting of Rural High School District 2 in Douglas County Kansas will be held at the district high school at 7 oclock p.m. on Thursday May 1 1962. Signed Jack Tioward District Clerk.
A dense slate of classified notices includes real estate for sale and rent, vehicles from a 1947 pickup to Ford and Studebaker listings, and rental offerings. It also advertises a Minox camera and various farm and garden supplies with contact details for Holmes Peck Brown Realtors and other vendors.
A collage of local ads lists homes for sale and rent, lumber and building supplies, furniture, pets, boats, and garden items. Listings mention prices from 8 600 to 14 000 dollars, rental options, and services from Decker-Coyo Agency to Anderson Rentals.
A cluttered Wheeler of classified items from Lawrence Kansas showcases car for sale and service ad spots for 1960s models including 1967 Roadmaster Buick and 1961 Falcon. Real estate listings note a two story corner home with landscaped yard and $11100 total cost. Local services include roofing heating, sewing machine repair, and public sales every Friday night at Locust Street with furniture auctions and trade options.
A chaotic mix of home repairs, sales pitches, and help wanted from Ottawa Kansas listings. Vendors advertise fencing, rugs, awnings, plumbing, and carpentry with free estimates and flexible financing. A sales position at Ottawa Herald seeks a sales trainee with training and benefits.
Classified items show multiple job ads for secretary clerk waitress saleslady and nurses aide plus real estate listings and a housing showcase. Posts include Box E-30 Box B-29 and Box H-28 c/o Journal-World and realty notes from Realty 1012 N H VI 3 656 listing near KU with a 14 500 price and a new Hyannisport home preview in Cape Cod styling at Avalon Road corner.
The Manning Commission of Lawrence City Hall schedules a June 20 1982 8 20 p m public hearing to consider the District GQ tract at 27 Walnut Street. Interested parties may be heard at the time and place set. City Clerk H Wiaher notes the details.
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