Kansas Population Falls Slightly in 1932 Ranking Shifts
Kansas state board of agriculture reports 1,813,385 residents as of March 1, 1932, down 3,088 from 1931. Hutchinson and Parsons gainers among the 40 largest cities. Eldorado, Atchison, and Lawrence slide in rankings. The data reflect census figures based on assessor returns and hint at a back-to-farm trend.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Hutchinson
Parsons
Lawrence
Atchison
Ith Eldorado
Nas City
Wichita
Independence
Newt
Manhattan
Dodge City
Ottawa
Fort Scott
Chanute Winfield
Eldorado
Junction City
Wellington
Tola
Garden City - Abilene & Pratt
McPherson
Great Bend
Concordia
Osawatomie
Galena
Hays
Clay
Center
Herington
Cherryvale
Marysville
Augusta
Liberal
Court Orders Ferguson Name On Texas Ballot
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson was ordered printed as the Democratic nominee for Texas governor after the Texas Supreme Court ruled against Governor Sterling in his challenge. Secretary of State McCallum was instructed to place Ferguson on the ballot. former Governor Ferguson, her husband and campaign manager, paid the telegram tolls. Sterling had contested irregularities in the Algae run off primary where Ferguson won by about 4000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Miriam A
Ma) Ferson
Texas
State Supreme Court
R. S. Sterling
Jane Y. McCallum
Couiizy
Fereen
Weekend Chill Hits Kansas With Dropping Temperatures
A chilly October weekend is forecast for Kansas as a north wind moves in. The Weather Bureau predicts temperatures fall today with highs near 55 in the west and 60 in the east, tonight dipping to 28 to 30 in the northwest and 30 to 40 elsewhere.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kansag
United States Weather Bureau
Kangas
Gootland
S.D
Guest preacher Rev Charles Q Whitely at First Baptist
Rev Charles C Whitely, pastor of the University Friends church of Wichita, will preach at First Baptist tomorrow at eleven. He has led Iowa Yearly Meeting missions and headed Friends national mission programs, now serving as pastor of the largest Friends church in the Kansas yearly meeting. A mixed quartet and soloists will perform. Also note Van Meensel, known to KU students, is ill and likely out a week.
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Charles Q. Whitely
Baptist Church
Charles C. Whitely
University Friends Church of
Wichite
First Baptist Church
Whitey
Friends
Iowa Yearly Meeting
Friends National
Kansas
L. W. Berry
Madge Craig
Frank Eaton
Charles _W. Thomas
Paul G. Rankin
John Prindle Scott
Craie
Flaxington Harker
van Meensel
S. van Meensel
University of Kansas
van the Animal Man
Smith to Take Stump for Democratic Ticket
Alfred E. Smith plans to campaign for Democratic victory in November. He is expected to speak in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, with the possibility of further visits in New Jersey. The disclosures come after his handshake with Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Albany state convention.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Albany
Gunman Slain After Downtown Diamond Heist Shootout
Norman Townsend of Detroit, 34, was killed as a 70 mile per hour chase ended in a downtown gun battle after a diamond merchant holdup. Three were shot and three injured including jeweler Herbert Quinlan and Patrolman Brazier. Victims’ car crash occurred during the robbery, with one robber captured by attendants.
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Cleveland
Norman ‘Ownsend
Detroit
Townsend
Euclid Avenue
Herbert Quinlan
Blazier
Francis E. Bush
Mementos Remain From Historic Local Tournaments
Lawrence notes preserve two YMCA era shields from Sunday school basketball champs. 1913 Methodist team included A Lawrence, H Lasler, C Woodward, L Wilson, G Smith. 1922 Trinity Episcopal team listed P Edwards captain, P Hutton, C Provost, S Pelitsig, J Wellman, P Jones.
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The
Methodists
A. Lawrence
H. Lasler
C. Woodward
L Wilson
G. Smith
Trinity Episcopal
Lutheran Students to Hear W R Smith on Modern Marriage
Prof W R Smith of the University of Kansas will address Lutheran students at 9:45 Sunday morning on Modern Marriage and Its Problems. All students are invited to attend the meeting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae W. R. Smith
W. R. Smith
University of Kansas
Tomoz
KU Pajama Parade Highlights Kansas Traditions Night Rally
University of Kansas men staged an annual night shirt parade ending in a bonfire and rally at South Park. KU band led a long line from Massachusetts Street to the park with varied nocturnal costumes. Speeches by Dr. Allen, Dr. Strong, Chancellor Lindley, and Mr. Sweeney praised tradition and athletic heritage. Prizes awarded to Herbert Songer and Ralph Ohler for best and second best costumes.
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University of Kansas
South Park
K. VU
K. U
Massachusetts Street
F.C. Allen
K.U
Frank Strong
E. H. Lindley
T. J. Sweeney
Merchants Bureau
Herbert Songer
Lincoln
Ralph Ohler
Sugar Creek
Songer
Allen
Tommy Johnson
Kansas
K. Ueam
Strong
Lindley
Sweeney
Optimists to Discuss Entertainment at Trinity Lutheran Meeting
About thirty young people known as Optimists, meeting Sunday at 6 30 under Trinity Lutheran church sponsor Mrs Goldie Miner, will discuss entertainment in an open forum. Seventeen questions were prepared with personal answers by each Optimist, led by the Trinity Lutheran pastor, covering movies reading dancing courtship and more. All young people are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Goldie Miner
Trinity Lutheran
Hoover to Speak in Ohio as Campaign Trip Planned
Columbus reports Postmaster General Walter F. Brown says President Hoover will make at least one campaign address in Ohio within four weeks. Brown, Ohio national committeeman, will confer with state Republican leaders and select a city for the event in the national emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hoover
Ohio
Walter F. Brown
Brown
Des Moines
Iowa
OE Rae
Republican meetings set for next week across three towns
Secretary David McCreath announces three Republican meetings for next week. Monday at 8 in Baldwin American Legion rooms features Rev J R Caffyn. Tuesday at Lone Star hosts George Melvin and county candidates. Wednesday night at Republican headquarters, Mason club, colored Republicans, meets October 12 with no specific speaker listed.
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David McCreath
Central Committee
American Legion
Baldwin
J. R.caffyn
Lone Star
George Melvin
Mason Club
California bonds financing huge San Francisco Bay bridge
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation agreed to buy 62 million dollars of California state bonds to fund the San Francisco Oakland bridge. The project would create what was described as the world's largest bridge spanning San Francisco Bay. Details and conditions were to be released later today. A separate AP item reports a fire in Keats Kansas destroying a hardware store, lumber yard, dwelling and barn with losses estimated at unknown cause.
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Washington
Reconstruction Corporation Today
California
San Francisco-Oakland
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Oakland
Keats
Kan
Manhattan
Roy Hulse
Miles
Tea for feminine voters at Republican headquarters
The Republican hall hosted a Friday afternoon tea for feminine voters with a White House address by President Hoover. Tea and cakes were served by Mrs. J. R. Harris, Mrs. A. B. Weaver, and Mrs. E. E. Bayles, with Mrs. C. E. Friend in charge and a floral display on the table. Hospitality committee members assisted, and flowers were sent by several local supporters. Unity T Truth class meets Mondays for Truth lessons with Em Me Cady directing, inviting interested attendees. The Monday Sewing club will meet with Miss Prances Rickard. Bee
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Republican Headquarters
White House
President Hoover
J. R. Harris
A. B. Weaver
E. E. Bayles
C. E. Friend
Hugh Means
Walter Thiele
John Shields
R. B. Stevens
C. C. Stewart
W. G. Simong
R. R. Rutherford
Virginia May Johnson
D. H. McCreath
Em- Me Cady
Anatha Our Hotel
B. Pugh
Kansas City
Kansas Oklahoma game draws distant guests for hints of ties
A parade of visitors arrived in town to attend the Kansas Oklahoma game. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Rogers and Ed Rogers of Olathe, Charles "Buddy" Rogers of New York and Hollywood, Mr. and Mrs. John Binford and daughter Shirley June of Omaha, Arch Moll of Wichita, and Mrs. Hattie C. Spaulding of 1041 Tennessee Street. Additional locals from Topeka and Lawrence attended the KU KU meet, including Mr. and Mrs. Roland Boynton, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. David Page, Mrs. Charles Steiger, Mrs. Otis S. Allen and Mrs. Jack Steeper, while Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Carruth Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Miller of Topeka joined the KU U game tail.
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B. H. Rogers
Ed Rogers
Olathe
Charles “Buddy” Rogers
New York
Hollywood
John Binford
Shirley June
Omaha
Arch Moll
Wichita
Hattie C. Spaulding
Tennessee Street
Roland Boynton
Clyde Miller
Thomas Lillard
David Page
Charles Steiger
Otis S. Allen
Jack Steeper
Topeka
Lawrence
K. U
Consider 3 for Mayor in New York
Republican city chiefs at state headquarters narrowed the mayoral field for the upcoming special election to three possibles. George McAnneny former Manhattan borough president Lewis H Pounds former Brooklyn borough president and Gen John F Oryan are named as leading candidates as the Republican convention to nominate a successor to James J Walker is set for tonight.
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New York
W. Kingsland Macy
George McAnneny
Manhattan
Lewis H. Pounds
Brooklyn
John F. Oryan
James J. Walker
INTEREST IN BUDDY ROGERS AT K U GAME
Eds spot Kansas University star Buddy Rogers, famed former KU student turned film and dance band figure, during intermission at the Kansas-Oklahoma game. Rogers and his parents sat in the stadium's first half. coeds swarmed the section seeking a glimpse, while two Ruf Neks members presented a paddled red and white token.
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Charles
Buddy” Rogers
K. U
Rogers
Ruf Neks
DIES IN FLAMING TRUCK Wreck near Wakeeney claims life
Died in the flames was Don Andrews of Sterling after a gasoline truck wrecked against a culvert east of Wakeeney. Howard Gibson of Sterling, the driver, was hospitalized semi conscious with cuts bruises and minor burns and may recover.
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Hays
Kan
Don Andrews
Sterling
Cole
Wakeeney
Howard Gibson
Wa- Keeney
Barn Fire Affects Piper Property Behind Connecticut Street
Firefighters responded to a blaze in a rear barn at the Nelson Piper residence on Connecticut Street at 3 30 this afternoon. The barn interior and some furniture owned by George Storey, who rooms there, were damaged. Cause of the fire is listed as unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Piper
Connecticut Street
George. Storey
Piper
Car loadings rise to new weekly high
The American Railway Association reports weekly car loadings ending October 1 at 622,075 cars, up 26,829 from the prior week. This marks the year’s highest total but trails the 1931 level by 165,637 and two years ago by 349,180 cars, with the situation seen as more hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Railway Association Today
France Italy and Germany Favor Exchange of Views
London October 8 AP The disarmament situation seemed hopeful as France Italy and Germany favor an early exchange of views as urged by Great Britain for an emergency four power conference here. It was understood the foreign offices had replies from France and Germany, both favoring discussions. Italy's favorable reply was received several days ago.
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London
France
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Clara Fortner
Mrs Clara Fortner died this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Sarah Level at 1309 New York Street Funeral services will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Fortner
Clara. Fortner
Sarah Level
New York
Lesson in series “The Christian in the Home” at Trinity Lutheran
The Brotherhood Bible class at Trinity Lutheran church will discuss Lesson in series “The Christian in the Home” Sunday at 9 45 in the sanctuary. Rev C A Puls directs questions on anti church table tabs compulsory church attendance for children and making homes Christian with about forty men expected. Seth Parker period led by chorister A C Reuter. Walter A Kaas is class president and all unassigned men are invited.
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Brotherhood Bible
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. A. Puls
Seth Parker
A. C. Reuter
Walter A. Kaas
Local Family News From Overbrook and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Martin Roche sr travel to Overbrook to visit relatives for several days. Several relatives call and visit Mrs Lorenzo Speicher who remains about the same. Mrs John Weil and Mrs May Rohmer of Topeka visit Mrs Nanna Selzer. They dine with Mr and Mrs Fohe sr. Mr and Mrs Bert Mitchell and family guests of Air and Mrs Willie Chanay. Mr and Mrs Martin Rohe ire visit relatives. George Rohe and Elle hosted. Mrs Glenn Smith and Arthur and Billy dine with them. Henry Rohe and family motor to Osage City. Joe Madl family visit Alli Hadl at Belleview.
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Martin Roche
Overbrook
Carrie, Eder
Joe Wendeling
Will
Joe Scherrer
Clarence Scherrer
Lorenzo Speicher
John Weil
May Rohrer
Topeka
Nanna Selzer
Arthur Hird
Osage City
Joe Madl
Allie Hadl
Belleview
Arrest of 16 Year-Old On Petit Larceny Charge
Fred Webb aged 16 of 414 West Highteenth street was arrested yesterday afternoon on petit larceny charges and turned over to county authorities. Police say 100 milk bottles from Lawrence Sanitary Milk Company were found at his home after a Webb family call to ask the price paid for milk bottles. Company workers notified police. Bottles were taken from fraternity house porches.
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Fred Webb
West Highteenth Street
Lawrence Sanitary Milk Company
Webb
Guest at Meeting Prominent Figures Attend Quaker Session
Among the Friends yearly meeting at the Quaker meeting house on Tenth and Delaware Rev Olin Hunt of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Mountain Grove Missouri is a notable guest though not a Friend His father C S Hunt of Independence Kansas is a delegate Delegates say Hunt is a moving speaker enjoyed by large audiences Good news for squirrels Walnuts on Bert C Day farm Route 2 Douglas County are tiny Yet two walnuts as large as good sized oranges were shown at the Journal-World office indicating a banner year for local squirrels.
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Friends Yearly Meeting
Tenth and
Delaware Streets
Olin Hunt
T Rinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Mountain Grove
Altho
Mr. Hunt
C. S. Hunt
Independence
Kansas
Squirrels
Bert C. Day
Route 2
Douglas County
Day
Journal-World
Betting Odds Even in Kansas Oklahoma Game
Betting odds and fan support were even for the Kansas versus Oklahoma game with notable bets and crowd betting on a close finish. Oklahoma captain Warren of Norman attended the event. memorial hospital patients Mr and Mrs Francis Cannon were reported improved after injuries earlier in the week.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Jayhawks
the Sooners
Warren
Norman
Francis. Cannon
Memorial Hospitals
Neighborhood Y WCA meeting at McLouth highlights
OSKALOOSA area residents report a Saturday Neighborhood Y WCA gathering in McLouth with members including Mrs. Davis president and Mrs. David treasurer. Attendees from Winchester Lecompton Tonganoxie Oskaloosa Meriden and McLouth. Miss Woolheater praised. supper served. Amos Leech Jr. celebrated nineteenth birthday. Parkville church visit noted.
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McLouth
Bavis
David” Gong
Amos Leech
Florence Stone
Miss Suit
Jaqua
Davis
McLouth High
Josephine Edmonds
McLouth High School
B. P. Davis
Eric Steeper
Amos Leech, Jr
Honard Edmonds
Charles Sutton
De Soto Community Notes and Sports Update
De Soto residents hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Lou Hale and Mr and Mrs Carl Steed. Mrs Elnora Kingman, visiting from Harris family, fell ill in Kansas City and was hospitalized. Funeral and burial duties sent Miss Bettie Anderson’s relatives to Bennington. Desoto high school elected Harley Anderson president of the athletic association with Lucile Gaynor secretary and Garnet Wargop treasurer. The Desoto football team tied Shawnee 0 0 on Shawnee field, matching last year’s score. lineup listed with players Wilfred Phillips D R Wright Ray Steed Bryant Hodge Irvan Linden Dale Lawrence Harley Blay.
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Lou Hale
Carl Steed
Harris
Mr. Harris
Elnora Kingman
Kansas City
Kingman
City
Bethany Hospital
Anna Anderson
Arthur Anderson
Margaret Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Bennington
Bettie Anderson
Harley Anderson
Atpletic Association
Lucile Gaynor
Garnet Wargop
DeSoto High School
Shawnee High School
Shawnee
Fara
Wilfred Phillips
D. R. Wright
Ray Steed
Bryant Hodge
Market News Wheat Runs Up on Corn Strength Amid Oil Reports
United States corn prices show world-scale strength aiding wheat rallies from a bear market, aided by North American export estimates of 2,000,000 bushels. Corn closes unsettled, wheat down slightly, cotton weak, government crop data dampen grain vigor. livestock and produce markets mix with varied weekly trends across Chicago and Kansas City.
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Chicago
APJ
United States
Chicago Livestock
USDA
Clausus
Rangers
Alauch
Local high school notes include team lineup and offcers
Alfred Gordon and Ox ville Midgett anchor the backfield with Theron Strickland and Lloyd Kraus at end and fullback as Edgerton visit looms. Debating club elects officers O R Wright Fletcher Anderson Lucile Gaynor Garnet Warsop Laura Lee Andrew and C E Jewett. Community events cover birthdays, nursing plans, moves, church department setup, a Girls Reserve and Hi for boys, plus funeral for Wallace Randall and family visits across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
R. W. Boone
C. A. Watson
Orville Welch
Warlie Cunningham
Wallace C. Randall
Katie Cole
Lecompton
Marguerite Couch
DeSoto
Albert
Harry
Lulie Mosely
Topeka
Linden
Ira Wilbur
Bonner Springs
Will Frederick
Guatemala
Frederick
Leo Large
A. E. Cobb
Ed Slaughter
Licking
Albert Smith
Overland Park
Wallace Randall
Mr.Smith
J. B. Hytmer
Sum Ross
Gruinfield
N. M
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Drake
Northeast Kansas League
Discusa Entertainment
California Bonds
R. F.C
Republican City Chiefs
Buddy Rogers
First Yearly Meeting of
Kansas Friends
Lutheran Brotherhood
Bert
William A. Bradshaw
Will Specke
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Lawrence Welfare Club
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Kaw Rusa 4-H Club
Fred Jones
Connecticut Istreet
V. Nersity
Bicknell Young
C. SB
Ape
Lectareabi
First Church of
Oskaloosa
DE Soto
Jsant Iand Ohlos Kota Bar Ohlos i
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Crades
Kansan City
IBM
Rye
Government of Bonds
Fox
U. S
Liberty
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Kansas City Cash Grain
Loweer
Wall Street
Moxt Foxss
Serafun
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
U. S. Steel
American Cun
American Telephone
International Harvester
Chase
Consolidated Gas
Sears
Woolworth
General
Josses Pa
Mount Hope
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