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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1973
Page
8
The Postal Service plans to raise rates for newspapers and magazines as soon as administratively possible, likely within two weeks. The Cost of Living Council ruling exempts these increases from Phase 4 price controls, affecting second through fourth class mail while first class and air mail rates stay unchanged.
Tropical storm Christine strengthens and may reach hurricane status today, per the National Hurricane Center. It is moving west at 15 mph toward the Leeward Islands in the Atlantic.
A 16 year old juvenile Donald Hattabaugh was treated for a gunshot wound at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Claud Ruben Tolbert 25 of 1600 Haskell was arrested on charges of shooting Hattabaugh and jailed in lieu of 10000 bond for investigation of aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Hattabaugh was shot in the right shoulder with a .38 caliber revolver.
Former POWs debate accountability among inmates at KU with Boyd urging justice and duty to the uniform. He recalls 15 years away from college life in Rockwell City Iowa and Baylor prior to Air Force service. Boyd and wife Millicent reside west of town as he resumes studies in Spanish and politics.
Benjamin Frank Sherman 91 Wellsville died Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Wilson and Son Funeral Home Wellsville with Rev. Clarence Minsch officiating. Burial in McLouth Cemetery. Born Weston Mo Oct 19 1881, retired railroad foreman. Survived by two daughters two grandchildren five great grandchildren two sisters. Memorials to American Heart Assn requested.
The funeral for Vera Mom Potter 73 of Tonganoxie will be held at 2 p m Monday at Quisenberry Chapel with Rev Clair Hester officiating. Burial is in Reno Cemetery She was born February 14 1900 in Iantha Missouri and lived in Douglas County most of her married life Survived by husband Carlisle Pop Potter a daughter Evelyn Jane Ryan three sons Kenneth Beryl Stacy two sisters a brother 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Friends may call at Quisenberry Chapel after 4 p m Sunday
Milo Vitt 76 died Friday in Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a heart ailment. Services 2 p.m. Monday Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home with burial in Deay Cemetery. Survivors: wife Jessie Warda Dover, son Dale Kansas City Missouri, daughter Mareena Sherlock Baldwin, sisters Nora Vitt Vinland and Angie Votan Lawrence, four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Born July 17, 1897 in Harmony north of Baldwin. Lived Baldwin since 1944. Member Church of Christ Baldwin. Farmer and stockman retired, later employed by Kansas and Baldwin for 10 years.
Daily astrological guidance for ARIES through PISCES detailing communication, hunches, learning, health, romance, money, and social tips. Highlights emphasize perspective, caution with troublemakers, budgeting, and seeking supportive connections.
Walter Belk Sr. 57 of 3223 Rainier Dr. died Friday at home after a suspected heart attack. Born May 13 1916 in North Carolina he lived in Lawrence two years. Survivors include three daughters Burnett Ashcraft Loretta Belk Audrey Belk all Wingate six sons Walter Jr James Therlo Curtis and Gary all Wingate and John Warren Mich ten grandchildren and a brother Chester Wingate. Warren Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Arthur L. Pitcher 86 of 1740 Ohio Lawrence died Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born February 18, 1887 in Kansas City Missouri he lived most of his life in Lawrence and worked at Kansas University sorority and fraternity houses. He was active at St Luke AME Church as steward chorus member and president of the Men's Guild. Survived by Alberta wife two daughters Edna Tate Milwaukee and Maxine Brown Kansas City area three sons Everett Pitcher Milwaukee Raymond Woody Gary Indiana Marshall Woody Kansas City Kansas three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending Bowser Lee Mortuary.
Advance canvass teams of 10 people each were chosen in a Wednesday organizational meeting for the 1973 United Fund drive. Teams will call on donors who gave over $100 last year and local businesses starting Sept 12. Goal is $179,850 with a target collection between $110,000 and $120,000. drive runs Oct 12 to Nov 6. Captains are Jim Owens, Bob Sarna, Charles McPheeters, Buck Newsom, Buford Watson, Pete Whitenight, Claude Norris, Paul Smart, Jack Landreth, Jerry Nossaman, Bill Lienhard, and Lloyd Buzzi.
Sealed bids for Project No. 19 PL 2 973 will be received by the City Commission in Lawrence Kansas until 2 00 pm on September 11 1973. Bidding documents include drawings specifications forms and bonds and may be examined and obtained from the City Engineer with a refundable deposit if returned in good condition within 10 days of award. The city reserves the right to reject any bid and to waive informalities. Vera Mercer City Clerk.
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