North Topeka Deserts As Flood Crest Looms
North Topeka showed a deserted, tense scene as authorities closed access to the danger zone amid rising flood waters. National guardsmen and police patrolled largely empty streets while residents fled or sheltered in armories and private homes. Nearby towns reported safety and livestock moved to higher ground as forecasts warned of a higher crest.
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Topeka
North Topeka
National
St. Marys
Silver Lake
Rossville
Wamepo
National Guard
River Threat Warnings Prompt Rescue Prep in Topeka
In Topeka preparations included moving refugees to three relief stations and placing crews in the threatened area for possible rescue work. Water in streets came from storm backwash, not the river, while Silver Lake showed the crest passing at 6:30. Seepage appeared along dikes but no breaks were reported and readings were not available due to submerged instruments.
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North Topeka
Silver Lake
Revival Crusade for Souls Starts Nazarene Worldwide
The Church of the Nazarene launches a global revival campaign promoted by general and district leaders to reach the unchurched. Local pastor Rev. T Ludwig says special services begin Pentecost Sunday June 9 with Dr. D Shelby Corlett of Kansas City as speaker addressing morning and evening sermons on Pentecost in Personal Experience and The Power of the Holy Spirit.
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Church of the Nazarene
T. Ludwig
Nazarene
D. Shelby Corlett
Kansas City
Salt Water Disposal Problem Discussed at State Conference
An informal session in the University of Kansas offices brought together officials from the US Bureau of Mines the State Geological Survey and the State Board of Health to plan cooperative salt water disposal work. It noted brine harms wildlife and drinking water and outlined three disposal methods evaporation pumping back into ground and extracting minerals to cut distillation costs. The State Health Board aims to curb improper dumping while seeking cooperation. Also Lawrence Juvenile Lodge No 7 AOUW will meet at 7 pm with juvenile drill team members urged to attend and adults at 8 pm to discuss business.
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Division of Sanitation
State Board of Health
University of Kansas
United States Bureau of Mines
State Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
Geological Survey Organization
State Health Board
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Lawrence
A.O.U.W
Oklahoma in 1934 Produced Poor Corn and Cotton Crops
The 1934 season left Oklahoma with among the weakest corn and cotton yields on record. Farmers faced drought conditions and declining prices, challenging livelihoods across the state as reports noted widespread crop failures and economic strain.
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Oklahoma
Evening Star social notes of Linwood and Eudora area
Linwood and Eudora communities report visitors and calls from Mrs. Spitzli, Mrs. Tornaden, and Mrs. Lawler during the week. mention of Ruth Neis at KU, neighbors visiting, dinners and tea, birthday celebrations, and several Easter week activities plus the 1935 Eudora high school graduate Mabel Wallace. The Evening Star notes for the school meeting and district status, with Strobel and Kurtz families prominent.
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Alfred Tornaden
Linwood
Walter Wilson
Weaver
Robert Lawler
Kansas City
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Lawler
Ruth Neis
University of Kansas
Ben Neis
Vernon Strobel
Minnie Neis
Otto Abels
Fred Neis
Hesper
Dan Neis
DeSoto
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John Neis
Wellsville
Trabrant
Eudora
Gideon Neis
Pete Neis
Geo. Ott, Jr
Geo. Ott
Bellview
Ott
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Sibley
K. Hoover
Arthur Bernitz
Wanda
Alice Bernitz
Carl Bernitz
Arleta Wilson
H. Crabb
Mildred Lawler
Rosedale
Arthur Eisele
F. L. Bryant
Lloyd Bryant
Fall Leaf
Jean
Louella Brown
Billie Crawford
Richard Bryant
Louella
Clyde Husted
Lawrence
W Cannon
Dan Strobel
John Schulstter
Louis Hadl
Kaw Valley
Carl Kurtz
John Kurtz
Charles Kurtz
Ed Grauberger
Charlie Boxberger
William Boxberger
Aliss Mabel Wallace
Eudora High School
Kansas State Teachers’ College
William Combest
Topeka
W. T. Watkins
TAS
Henry Kurtz
Evening Star
Iva Brown
pDrij Mary
Achogl
Holyrond
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Alertness the chief rule for vacation drivers
The article warns vacation motorists to stay focused on unfamiliar roads and traffic customs. It urges keeping alert, limiting distractions from passengers and scenery, and using careful habits such as lowering gears on grades and braking for curves to prevent mishaps.
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C. W. Wood
National Service
Chevrolet Motor.company
Average Driver Stops 547 Times in Eight Hours
Miss Evelyn Willis tested an average driver using a stop-meter in Detroit. In eight hours she brake 547 times, traveled 144.3 miles at an average speed just over 18 mph, with speeds mostly under 25 mph and never above 30 mph. The test, supervised by Automobile Club of Michigan and Plymouth Motor Corporation, noted traffic variation and start and finish observers.
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Automobile Club of Michigan
Plymouth Motor Corporation
Plymouth
John Fry
J. Wesley Brown
Police Public Safety Bureau
Richard Harfst
The
Automobile Club
Miss Willis
Brakes Urged After City Traffic Test Results
Mr Harfst announced the results stressing brakes in perfect condition. He noted Miss Willis used her brakes more than once a minute and over three times per mile, praising the figures as proof of brake importance for drivers.
Rising Silver Costs Drive Tire Prices
A news item notes that growing silver demand boosts government revenue and raises silver prices, increasing daily rice costs for Malay rubber plantation workers and raising overall tire production costs as materials rise. W. O'Neil, president of the General Tire company, comments on the impact.
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Tire and Rubber Company
O'Neil
Malaysia
W. O’neil
Plymouth All-Steel Safety Car with Floating Ride
The ad promotes Plymouth as the safest low-priced car with an all steel body and hydraulic brakes developed from ten years of experience. It touts a floating ride, scientific weight distribution from Airflow influence, softer springs, and a sway eliminator for steadiness on curves. Credit plans through Chrysler Motors Commercial Credit Plan are offered.
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Plymouth
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