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Atchison Weekly Globe

Location

Atchison, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

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
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