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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1957
Page
5
Markets show mixed activity with grains higher on demand. Wheat and corn advance while soybeans lead gains. hogs slip and cattle hold. Kansas City reports light livestock trade with limited testable classes and futures nudging higher on steady demand. Boeing United North American uplift noted from extra dividend, while overall risk appetite remains cautious.
The newly formed Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce plans to curb outside home and business solicitations with a licensing system. Out-of-town solicitors must buy licenses from the city clerk, and residents are urged to verify license status. Committees include Agriculture Aviation Advertising and Solicitation Budget Civic Projects Taxation and Legislation Retail and Trade Development Sports and Recreation. Charles Laming is CC president.
A resident braved blazing branches outside to fetch the morning newspaper, describing smoke and heat as the scene unfolded. Neighbors reported flames spreading near the curb, prompting emergency responders to cordon off the area and inspect downed power lines.
Topeka reports list changes in state boards as Dennis Docking appoints Richard Stone to the State Board of Examiners in accountancy and new advisory council members join the University of Kansas and Emporia State appointees. In county matters, Davis bound over for a November term on an assault with intent to kill charge after a July fight with Arthur Thompson, involving a teargas bomb type gun. Thompson hospitalized.
In Levittown Pennsylvania a five foot cross made of tree branches was found burning on the lawn of Lewis Wechsler who lives beside the Myers family the first Negro residents in the planned community. Neighbors staged eight nights of demonstrations as the town welcomed the new residents. Wechsler did not oppose the Myers and said the family was settling in as activists and pranksters were suspected of the fire.
Western Auto to expand as W R Churchill takes over the franchise at 910 Mass Street. Churchill acquired the franchise from Prescott Underwood and plans to broaden stock with a grand opening to be announced soon.
The City Lawrence PTA Council kicks off its school year with a 7:30 p m meeting in the Junior High library. Mrs Trying Roth and officers plan to integrate school and community to foster broader citizenship and involvement. The council aims to coordinate Lawrence PTA Units and cooperates with the school board, superintendent, and teachers.
The document lists council officers and committee chairmen for the school system and related education bodies. Officers include Mrs. Jack Maxwell first vice president A R Kitzhaber second vice president and others. Committee chairs cover civil defense devotion health pre school high school relations juvenile protection legislation and more.
The document tallies student leaders by district including Cordley Miss Hazel Lee Simmons Mrs Franklin Murphy Centennial William Howard E R Zook East Heights Miss Cecilia Pearson Mrs Geo Mole Hilcreat Miss Opal Jayne Kennedy Mr and Mrs Russell Messer McAllaster Mrs Doris Lindt Mr Homer Nelson New York Miss Mildred Kirkham Mrs Lester Proctor Pinckney C D Hargadine Mrs Charles Lanning Sunset Hill Mrs Evelyn Graber Mrs Jack Maxwell Schwegler Miss Helen Norwood principal Woodlawn Lincoln Harold Siegrist Mrs Donald Woodward Junior High School Orvel Criqui Mrs Frank Hoecker Senior High School Neal Wherry principal.
A one-owner low-mileage trade-in offers a powerful I-block six Ford Custom 2-door in a fine black finish with new blue seat covers. The teal two-toned blue 4-door sedan features Merc-O-Matic, radio, heater, ignition key start, and 161 hp overhead valve engine. Comparable to late model Olds Rockets with Hydra-Matic Super drive.
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