Kansas Statistics Released by Government on Kansas Finances
The Bureau of the Census released a summary of Kansas finances for the year ending June 30, 1931. Per capita figures rely on an estimated population of 1,887,000, with total payments for operations and maintenance at 17.68 million dollars and general departments plus public service enterprises totaling 35.35 million. Government revenue reached 36.62 million, driven by taxes and licenses, while net debt stood at 21.89 million per capita about 11.60 dollars. Major items include highway costs, interest, and bond-related investments.
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Washington
Bureau of the Census
State of Kansas
Ray N. Hardin
Kansas
Nue
Lions Pool Set to Open for Summer Season
The Lions swimming pool will open tomorrow afternoon with a cleaned sealed concrete basin and fresh water. Armin Soph returns as manager with plans for free weekly swimming classes for women and children. Staff includes Harriet Tracy at suit concessions, Vernon Haase as lifeguard, and Frederick Andrews overseeing the refreshment stand. Admission is 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults, plus a minor suit fee if needed. pool hours run 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
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Lions
Armin Soph
Harriet Tracy
New Life Cafe
Vernon Haase
Frederick Andrews
Atchison City News Highlights Local Ads and Events
A collage of items from Atchison including store ads for Norge at Intfen’s and Schappler’s Spring chickens, Red & White specials, and Walhs clothing pricing. Notices of local residents’ plans, a hurricane-like cyclone sighting near Atchison, and graduates from the University of Colorado, with social and church events and family travels.
Scouts to work off encampment cost at Atchison
Atchison Boy Scouts lacking funds for the 4.50 encampment fee can borrow the amount and repay later. An employment office at the Y M C A, led by G C Von Neida, will match scouts needing money with those offering jobs. Businesses with small tasks up to 4.50 are invited to call. A list of borrowers and lenders will be shared with Scout officials to arrange details. Spain Exalts 1898 Heroes memorial plan announced in Madrid as city and federal governments fund a mausoleum for 1898 Cuba and Philippines campaign heroes.
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Atchison
Stranger Creek
Atchison Council
G. C. von Neida
von Neida
George Hedrick
Claude Warner
Jesse Procter
Spain
Madrid
United States
Cuba
Foreign exchange ban spreads in Romania and crime cases headline Atchison
Bucharest announces prohibition on free buying and selling of foreign currency with all proceeds converted to lei and currency export forbidden. In Atchison county probate court efforts to appoint an administrator for George G. Pickett's estate unfold as his widow Ida May Pickett is prepared for shipment to Des Moines for funeral arrangements. Pickett killed his wife and then shot himself, leaving a letter requesting burial at Effingham. daughters in Des Moines are informed. Warden Kirk Prather brings the Kansas State penitentiary band to Atchison for a three hour children's picnic at the state home. Mrs. Carrie Flack, matron at the Orphans' home senior girls' cottage, remains critically ill with lobar pneumonia.
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Atchison County
George G. Pickett
Ida May Pickett
Lena Ablett
Effingham
Kirk Prather
Kansas State Penitentiary
Atchison
John R. Taylor
Taylor
Carrie Flack
Atchison Hospital
Convention hostess to greet visiting women in Chicago
Mrs. Bertha Baur, chairman of the women's division of the citizen's welcoming committee, will officially greet visiting women attending the Republican national convention in Chicago.
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Bertha Baur
Citizen's Welcoming Committee
Chicago
Atchison News Briefs and Local Notes
Local chatter covers gas rate concerns in Atchison, rain damage in Weston, and community curiosities. Reports include social visits, medical procedures, school and library activities, and residents’ everyday occurrences in Atchison and nearby towns.
Prizes Listed for Atchison Yo Yo Contest
Seven prizes announced for the Atchison yo yo contest to be awarded at the Orpheum theater after the final on June 25. First a $29.75 Elgin wrist watch. second a three month Orpheum pass. third an $8 YMCA membership. fourth a Remington scout knife from Frazier’s. fifth tennis shoes from Levin’s. sixth a flashlight from Stevens drug store. seventh a jumbo yo yo. First elimination contest set for tomorrow at 2:30pm at the Orpheum. entry blanks printed in today’s Globe.
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Atchison
Orpheum Theater
Frazier
Sporting Goods House
Levin's
Stevens Drug Store
Globe
Anna Belle the alligator arrives in Atchison zoo
A Florida to Atchison arrival introduces Anna Belle a three foot alligator aged sixteen with a notable set of teeth. She was given to George Edwards and the Elks club but turned over to Jackson park zoo where Laverne Stucker now supervises her care. The piece notes community whimsy and local notices surrounding the animal.
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Anna Belle
Anna Bell
Florida
Atchison
Jackson Park
Charles E. Stonecipher
St. Petersburg
Fla
Cummings
Stonecipher
George Edwards
The
Elks Club
Zoo
Everest
Jerry Shakes
George Alexander
Old Black Joe
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City News
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
South Atchison
Glenn Gerard
al Gerard
Blanche Heiser
Osceola
Hixon Lumber Co
B. H. Smith
D. W. Bishop
East Atchison Street
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Charles Collins
Bert Jones
Wichita
Collins
Jesse Lake
Jones
James Hackett
St. Mark's
F. M. Linscott
Holton
Susie E. Hal
Farmington
Bt Joseph
Grace Good
Roscoe Good
BOY Scouts
Rumania
Bucharest
Lion’s
Atchison Hig
Bradley
Velvet
Velvet Ice Cream Co
Dorothy Jordan
Catalina
Hollywood
Geo.h. Falter
Commercial St
Weston
George Johnson
Upper Commercial Street
Billy Blair
Harry Eberly
Ruth Transue
Ethel Blankenship
W. F. Paradise
Frank Regan
Concordia
Charles Regan
Paul Johnson
Bendena
Colorado
Ed. Iverson Jr
Sixth Street
H. A. Hawk
Kansas City
D. G. Wilson
North Ninth Street
Ruthanna Weidline
Kas
Florence Benning
Frazier’s Sporting Goods—Cutlery
Jantzen
Katz
Commercial Street
Hagen
Elmer V. Kline
St. Louis
Stanton & Stanton Funeral Home
W. R. McCormack
Methodist Church
Round Mound
Lynn Brodrick
Marysville
Kansas State Highway Commission
T. E. Burton
Nancy Hall
Mangelsdorf
Kearney Street
Schappler's
Deer Creek
Sterling Haist
Clare Frazier
Schappler’s
Charlie Bender
Henry Field
Chandler's
Ray Keithline
Riverview Drive
Rev. Rogers
Christian Church At
Round Prairie
American Savings State Bank
John O’connor
Rooks County
Will Blair
North Second Street
Penney’s
J.C. Penney Co
Atchison, Kansas
Swim Suit Headquarters
Levin Sporting Goods Store
Levin Sporting Goods