Stutz Discusses Relief Expenses in Kansas
Topeka Kansas October 8 Pr John G Stutz executive director of the Kansas Emergency Relief committee issued a five page formal statement with a letter from Carrington Gill assistant administrator of the Works Progress Administration noting WPA costs in Kansas for the first six months averaged 4 percent Stutz said his request for access to inspect WPA records was ignored and that federal administrative costs in Kansas ranged from 3 to 6 percent Details from Gill placed total expenditures in Kansas excluding the land program at 13 847 274 with January June administrative costs at 503 821 or 4 percent and questioned comparability of WPA and state relief figures The exchange also cites editorial attribution and questions the influence of a newspaper editorial on WPA statistics
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Topeka
Kan
John G. Stutz
Kansas Emergency Relief Committee
Carrington Gill
Works Progress Administration
Kansas
Stutz
Janna
Treasury
Hewerver
Edita Stutz
Fredonia Daily Herald
Fredonia
The
Herald Publishing Company
Ben 8. Hudson
Gill
Ben_S. Hudson
Federal District
WPA
Hudenetit
Sneeze Champ Harrington Says He Has Sneezed 100000 Times
A Salt Lake City salesman, John T. Harrington, claims he has sneezed about 100000 times, estimating daily sneezes and tying the feat to a broader joke about the empire’s “pressure.” He jokes about hay fever, household routines, and his wife’s warnings, while the Sunflower 4-H club in Riverside announces its annual officer election and a rules revision.
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Salt Lake City
Det
John T. Warrington
Harrington
Himn
To Hold Meeting Friday on Soil Conservation
A meeting for farmers and other interested citizens will be held Friday afternoon October 9 at 1 30 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce office to discuss the 687 Soil Conservation program and draft recommendations for the 1937 program. County meetings are being held in all Kansas counties with similar plans in other states. The session will address questions on progress in soil conservation locally and the priorities for farm and ranch practices and aid. Arab leader reported killed in clash near Bethlehem.
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Sunflower
Sunflower 4-H
Riverside
Delmar Slinkard
Carl Spray
Betty McClure
Lawrence High School
James Plummer
Helen Beth Bigsby
Chester Spray
Helen
Chamber of Commerce Office
Kansas
Bank Night to Court in Kansas Theatres Case
Topeka Oct 7 19 The fate of the bank night advertising plan used by Kansas theaters was argued before the state supreme court The plan was challenged as a lottery by Attorney General Clarence V Beck who seeks to bar Fox Theaters from operating in the state Former Attorney General Roland Joynton argued the plan did not violate lottery laws The dispute centers on legality and enforcement of the plan in state commerce and entertainment venues.
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Topeka
Bank
Kansas
State Supreme Court
Clarence V. Beck
Fox Theater Company
Roland Joynton
Resettlement Publicity Directive From RA Director
Lincoln Neb October 7 GPI Cal A Ward regional Resettlement Administration director instructed employees in all of the organization s departments in Nebaraska to coordinate publicity efforts. Ward ordered uniform messaging and wider outreach to inform public about resettlement programs and services offered by the agency.
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Lincoln, Neb
Cal A. Ward
Regional Resettlement Administration
Resettlement Data Made Public By Four States
Nebraska Kansas North Dakota and South Dakota agree to make available to the public facts and figures on resettlement at all times, ensuring ongoing access to relevant data and statistics. The pact underlines transparency and public accountability in resettlement matters across the four states.
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Braska
Kansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Villa Eden Visitors and Local Residents This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Laming and Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore visited the Charles Davidson home Sunday. Mrs Charles Hill and daughter Wilma spent Friday at Leonard Trapp’s. Godfrey Reetz and daughter Melba and Mrs L Seele called on William Torneden. Harry Freezee of Topeka visited her parents James Towne. William Torneden and son William spent Sunday evening with Anna Torneden. Mrs Frank Pettengill became suddenly ill Saturday and moved to St John’s hospital Leavenworth, underwent appendectomy Sunday evening. Miss Blanche Strong of Kansas City cared for Pettengill children. Mr and Mrs D Wilson and children of Lawrence spent Sunday evening with W E Brock. Parsons visited T B Davenport's home Sunday evening. Emma Trapp spent Wednesday at Wilson’s in Lawrence. Several from here attended the
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Laming
Herbert Moore
Charles Davidson
Sunny
Charles Hill
Wilma
Epent
Leonard Trapp
Godfrey Reetz
Melba
L. Seele
William Torneden
Harry Freezee
Topeka
James Towne
William
Anna Torneden
Frank Pettengill
St. John’s Hospital
Leavenworth
Blanche Strong
Kansas City
D. Wilson
Community clubs, Halloween plans and local sports results
A Fall Leaf meeting and Friday community club program drew good attendance with mixed numbers, music and readings led by Mrs. William Torneden who sold pecan bars and candy. Fred Reetz won a candy-walk prize. Miss Ruth PettenGill will lead the next program. Claude Stallards have moved to Eliza Farrell farm west of town. Frost property occupied by Mrs. Emma White and grandson James Williams. Buck Creek softball: Chester 18 Buck Creek 3. Maxine Kimmel is Chester teacher. A Buck Creek return game is set for Friday. Dr Wells of Dallas will speak at McLouth Methodist revival services for two weeks. Little Robert Gieseman, who un-
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Fall Leaf
William Torneden
Fred Reetz
Ruth Pettengill
Claude Stallard
Eliza Farrell
Frost
Emma White
James , Williams
Leta Oaks
Buck Creek
Chester
Maxine Kimmel
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vinland teachers meet at Coal Creek school gathering
The Vinland group of Douglas county teachers met at the Coal Creek school Tuesday evening. A picnic and music followed a 6:30 service. The wound of Lloyd Parnell, bitten by an adder, is healing satisfactorily. The next meeting will be held the second Tuesday.
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Lloyd Parnell
Vinland
Douglas’ County
Coal Creek
Notable attendees listed at November gathering
The attendees named include Margaret Everly Katherine Kelly Esther Hird Mr and Mrs Argel Cochrane Herbert Nune maker Herschell Hemphill Moleta allantin Olive Randal and Marian Madi at the November week gathering.
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Margaret Everly
Katherine Kelly
Esther Hird
Argel Cochrane
Herbert Nunemaker
Herschell Hemphill
Moleta [Allantin
Olive Randal
Marian Madi
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