Lawrence WPA property survey details population and housing
The City of Lawrence and nearby districts housed 15 228 people in 4 650 dwelling units as of March 27 in a WPA real property survey. Charles Starkweather presented copies of the report and maps to the city council, with survey work done Feb 24 to Mar 27 and compiled for WPA headquarters in Washington.
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Lawrence
Charles Starkweather
Starkweather
WPA
Washington
Fairfax District
West Hills
WPA style housing survey hints at city dwellers distribution
A WPA era dwelling survey breaks down local population by race and age, noting 171 under one year, 4 in 1 to 4, 1 053 aged five to nine, 1 113 ten to fourteen, 1 169 fifteen to nineteen, 9 748 twenty to sixty four, and 1 190 sixty five plus. Only 650 families reported living twenty years or longer. Reports cover general repairs, plumbing, heating and electrical systems while private data stays confidential. Washington assembles a nation wide picture for businessmen and officials.
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WPA
Washington
Colored Republicans Meet in Douglas County Courthouse
The Douglas County Colored Republican club will hold a meeting in the county courthouse Thursday October 1 at 8 o'clock. Several prominent speakers will appear on the program. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Douglas County
Colored Republican Club
Consumers Saved Money on Summer Water Rates
The August water department report to the city council shows 43.753 million gallons pumped and net sales of 11775.93, with higher usage than last August but lower revenue, indicating savings for users. The Treasurer’s Office will close October 1 to October 12 for the annual report preparation.
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Water Department
A. M. Gardner
Young Republican Picnic and Dance at Holcom Grove
Members of the Douglas County Young Republican club will hold a picnic and dance at Holcom Grove on Tuesday October 6 starting at .
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Douglas County
Young Republican Club
Holcom Grove
Meeting sets rain plan for GOP program at Eacles hall
At a party meeting last night in GOP headquarters the plan was set to move the program to Eacles hall if rain disrupts. Sandwiches and pie will be provided by club members.
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Rebekah Lodge
Reading
Edward Elis Brass
NYA
Tay
Anna Lee Moore
TC Stevenson
G.O.P
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