Kansas population rises to 1 840 749 in latest census
Topeka September 30 The Kansas population on March 1 reached 1 840 749, up from 1 816 415 last year, based on county assessor enumerations. J C Mohler, secretary of the state board of agriculture, notes a 24 334 increase amid drought floods and insects, with most gains in south central and northeastern counties. Shawnee leads with 92 517, Wyandotte up 2 105, Sedgwick third with 1 880. 27.7 percent live in 16 cities above 10 000 and 47.2 percent in 144 cities over 1 909. Major cities and county counts listed. state totals show modest growth over a decade. The secretary cautions the rise reflects incomplete assessments in some areas and vacation timing.
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Topeka
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Mehler
Shawnee County
Wyandotte
Sedewick
Mohler
Rosas
Riy
Reansve Tity Te Ten
Lawrener Rk. Iys
Emporia
Atchison Tarsy
Manhattan
Newton
Linw Ting Harteny Soogerbaeng
Heer
Mitchell
Montgomery
Morris
Morton
Nemaha
Ottawa
Phillips Eye
Women to Join Kansas University Band Tryouts
University of Kansas coeds are invited to join a second band directed by James Van Tyvek with practice at 4 30 on Friday in the university auditorium. Director Russell L Wiley notes last year’s band expansion continues this year to include women in the ensemble. Si La Lily Court of Awards and Boy Scouts events are also listed with upcoming meetings and duties.
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University of Kansas
Test Your Knowledge 1 Questions and origins
Between which two Great Lakes is Lake Huron located and what regions answer which questions about beriberi and Tenedos along with Harriet Martineau and cherub definitions, Fordham University, Mary I, Mount Etna, and The Nativity 2 event. The items seek geographic, historic, and religious knowledge across a broad range of topics.
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Great Lakes
Lake Huron
Island
Tenedos
Harriet Martineau
Fordham Univers
Mary
England
Mount Etna
Former K U. students recall writing song for musical
Wade Grinstead a former K U student now at WBBM Chicago recalls composing the music for Isabel and Alice From Dallas from the 1926 W. S. G. A. musical comedy. Hal Adamson and George Callahan also contributed lyrics and reactions. Adamson later wrote lyrics for Ziegfeld works and Time on My Hands.
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Wade Grinstead
K. U
WBBM
Chicago
University of Kansas
Alice
Dallas
Grinstead
Hal Adamson
Harvard
Adamson
George Callahan
Lawrence
Hal
George
Brick
Isabel
Callahan
E. A
Fox Pictures
Ziegfeld
Vincent Youman
Youmans
Vincent Miles to Defend New Deal in Three Addresses
Vincent Miles of Washington D C a member of the federal social security board will speak in Kansas in defense of the new deal social security act He will address Topeka October 5 Lawrence October 1 and Atchison October 7 Also Frank T Bell U S Commissioner of fisheries will discuss Roosevelt wildlife policies at Coffeyville October 3
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Topeka
Vincent Miles
Washington, D. C
Federal Social Security Board
Kansas
Lawrence
Atchison
Frank T. Bell
U.S
Roosevelt
Coffeyville
Landon Seeks Civil Service Merit in Campaign
Topeka Kan Sept 30 Gov Alf M Landon resumes lake states campaign speeches pledging a merit system through the civil service if elected He decries Roosevelts civil service order as freezing tenure and says he would appoint the most competent executive to run the post office on a business basis The plan includes Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan speeches with Chicago Cleveland Columbus Day events and a Wichita Kansas appearance on Oct 6 plus college football attendance at Kansas and Ohio State games.
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Topeka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Lake States
Civil Service
Roosevelt
John Hamilton
National Republican
Landon
Republican Party
National Committee
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Republican State Central Committee
Wichita
Kansas University
Washburn
Lawrence
Ohio State
Pitt
Columbus
Doctor Lists Several Fallacies About Foods
Chicago reports Dr. Clifford Barhoka of Northwestern University medical school debunking common food fallacies at a Cook county women’s clubs meeting. He urged moderation for exotic pairings like lobster with ice cream and milk with cherries, while rejecting ideas that onions cure colds or oranges produce acid stomach. A separate note describes a chain letter soliciting a dollar to support the Republican campaign, sent from Chicago to a Lawrence, Kansas man, promising five letters to friends to avoid four more years of FDR.
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Chicago
Clifford Barbarka
Northwestern University Medical School
Barhoka
Cook
Lawrence
F.D.R
Robbery at Granada Coffee Shop Fails To Net Loot
The Granada Coffee Shop at 1024 Massachusetts Street was broken into last night with the cash drawer pried open and a rear toilet window found open. A similar method was used in last summer’s burglary when $120 was taken and the offenders were later captured and sent to Hutchinson reform school. Community night program details: St James A M E Church hosts an 8 pm event with crafts and discussion groups open to the public. Dr. Alexander, Dentist, Ph. 506- Ady.
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Granada
Massachusetts Street
Union Bus
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
WPA Recreational Leadership Project
Douglas County
St. James A. M. E
Giants Win 6 to 1 in Series Opener
Rain drenched game as Giants take series opener 6 to 1. Bartell hit a homer for the Giants and Mancuso drove in runs with a two out single. Ruffing and Hubbell held the Yankees in check amid muddy infields and chalked bases, with Ott, Mancuso, and Whitehead delivering key moments for the visitors.
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Giants
Mancuso
Rolfe
Whitehead
Jackson
Crosetti
Gehrig
Yankees
I Mancuso
Lazzeri
Hubbell
Dickey
Moore
Yankee
Bartell
Terry
DiMaggio
Terry Unas
Ott
Ripple
Powell
Whithead
Selkirk
Mager
Jise
Beatt
Aranchuso
Dome
Crosetts
Radio at hotel tableside stirs Bonehead club in Lawrence
Lawrence notes report members of the Bonehead club hearing World Series play by play at the Hotel Eldridge thanks to a radio installed by W. G. Hutson Jr. The WPA curb gutter and white way project on Massachusetts Street began on the west side of the 600 block and will extend to the 700 block. Work on torn sidewalks proceeds where curb and gutter are finished. A modern water cooler was installed in the courthouse basement to serve three fountains and holds 300 pounds of ice.
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Bonehead Club
Eldridge
W. G. Hutson, Jr
Massachusetts Street
Eleventh Street
Court House
Funeral services set for Mrs. Quincy Goodwin
Funeral services for Mrs. Quincy Goodwin will be held at the First Christian church at Tenth and Kentucky Street on Thursday afternoon October 1 at 2 o'clock replacing the earlier Funk chapel plan. No time change for the service.
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Quincy Goodwin
Quincy . Goodwin
First Christian Church
Tenth and
Kentucky Street
Funk Chapel
Plan Benefit Program for Summer Art Studio
The Betty Washington chapter of the D A R sponsors a lantern slide lecture for Lawrence children next Saturday at 10 am in the Lawrence Memorial high school auditorium to raise funds for the next year’s Children’s Summer Art Studio. Admission is 10 cents for all. proceeds above costs benefit the studio, which served 323 children last summer and is supported by schools, clubs, and individuals. Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest U S president, taking office at age 42.
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Betty Washington
Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial High School
Erris
Local social roundup from Oak Ridge and nearby towns
Oak Ridge and neighboring communities report a day of visiting guests and dinners. Dale Thomas and Kenneth Frank families share morning calls while Riley Rogers dined with A F Brown. Numerous guests from Lawrence Kaw Valley Eudora and Clinton attended gatherings. A birthday club party was postponed due to rain. county officials attended a meeting at the Federal building.
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Dale Thomas
Kansas City
Kenneth Frank
Lawrence
Riley Home
Riley Rogers
A. F. Brown
Vernon Stroebel
Eudora
Lawrence Leonhard
Charlie Strong
Reno
John Strong
Wayne
Kaw Valley
Clarence Dreyer
Fred Strong
John Handley
Walter Jones
Tonganoxie
Katie Toms
A. R. Reed
Julia Wilbur
Colorado
H. F. Longanecker
Mr. Longanecker
Polo
Charles Riley
Marie
Thomas Kampschroeder
Clinton
W. H. Weeks
Ardell Weeks
Esther Love
Jack Maloney
H. G. van Neste
Federal Building
Birthday Club
Homer Weeks
Community Club set to meet amidst travel notes
Mrs. Frank Bereiter enjoys a lengthy Iowa City vacation while Helen Mohler returns to Washington DC. The community club plans its next meeting on Friday evening October 9 with Frances Metcalf leading the program committee. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Chester Hemphill of Lawrence and Miss Lucile Love of Millersport. Grant Love shows improvement after infection.
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Frank Bereiter
Iowa City
Helen Mohler
W. H. Mohler
Washington, D. C
Frances Metcalf
Chester Hemphill
Lawrence
J. C. Hemphill
Lucile Love
Millers Market
Harriet LeSuer
Memorial High School
Marvin LeSuer
Maurice Suiter
Jerry Schoenlein
Kansas City
Misa Esther Love
W. H. Weeks
Grant Love
Community Notes from Holcomb's Grove and Nearby
Cooperative club picnickers met in Holcomb's grove Thursday evening. Vera Flory kept John’s David company during their absence. Rev Wesley Robbins and wife attended a United Brotherhood conference in Coffeyville last week and remain assigned to Valley Chapel and the nearby parish on alternate Sundays. A baby girl Marilyn Ann born to the Donald Anderson home. Cecil Ewing staying with Mrs Anderson. Mrs Bachelor off switchboard two weeks to care for daughter Mrs Charles Kelley of Overbrook. Anna Flory covered switchboard. Rev and Mrs L H Griffith announce seventh grandson born to Glen Smilley and wife of Staffordsville. Mrs Griffith in Staffordsville to help care for Mrs Smilley, formerly Margaret Griffith. Mrs Fred McKinney in Memorial hospital with typhoid fever improving. Mrs E F Small and daughter Henrietta and Miss Dorothy Gorbutt of Kansas City visited the Gorbutt home. J E B Smith and wife were visitors. Ladies Aid had small attendance. Mrs Elmer Metsker led devotionals. quilting took place. Mrs J E Smith attended Republican women’s meeting in Lawrence. Mrs Arthur Longfellow to come home from Memorial hospital when weather allows.
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Gottlieb Neider
Cooperative Club
Holcomb's Grove
Vera Flory
John’s David
Wesley Robbins
United Brothern Church
Coffeyville
Valley Chapel
Perty
Donald Anderson
Marilyn Ann
Cecil Ewing
Anderson
Bachelor
Charles Kelley
Overbrook
Anna Flory
L. H. Griffith
Glen Smilley
Staffordsville
Ladies Aid
Elmer Metsker
J. E. Smith
Lawrence
Arthur Longfellow
Memorial Hospital
Jones
Basehor
Walter McRill
Ella Phenicie
Kansas City
Topeka
Stella Mae
McKone
Tonganoxie
C. C. Curtis
Audrey Winkleman
Billie Winkleman
Harry Skeets
Marshall
Ramon, N. M
DeSoto
E. J. McKernan
Detroit
Mich
Blanche Pheni¢Le
W. R. Seanor
Young
Jean
G. D. Whittaker
Harry White
L. S. Pearson
Howard Hildebrand
Lewis Hildebrand
Bethel
Pony Creek
Velma Whittaker
Jean A. McKone
Chicago
London
Velma
Cameron and Son
Miss Cox
Sample
Oskaloosa
C. Wiley
Topeka Fair
B. F. Endres
Leavenworth
O'Dea
Linwood
Treasa Cox
Marian Eisele
Inez Magon
Alfred Skeets
Hubert Hall
H. Eisele
Clovis Haley
Frances
Doris
Clarence Worley
Helen Hildebrand
M. R. Conrad
Alice Ford
John Conrad
Local notes from Pony Creek and surrounding towns
Mrs. Jones of Basehor visits family in town while Stella Mae plans a Topeka trip. Various residents attend meetings, travel to Kansas City, Topeka, and Chicago for campaigns, fairs, and social events. A 4 H club meet ends with treats as Mrs. Conrad breaks her leg in the yard.
Market News: Mixed Price Movements Across Corn and Wheat
Chicago markets show widespread weakness driven by a month end slip in corn prices. Wheat steady to lower, December and May futures quoted with modest changes. corn futures fall slightly. Kansas City hogs and cattle traded unevenly with light to steady demand. hogs mostly lower, sows firm, cattle steady to weak with some price dispersion among grades. Sheep demand slow, few sales reported. Open interest in futures edges higher on wheat, corn.
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Chicago
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Stilo Qnaize
Katfki
Chicago Potato Market and Midwest Grain Displays
Chicago reports on potato prices with Western stock firm and liberal supplies, plus quality notes on Russel Burbanks and other varieties. Kansas City grain and hay markets show wheat, corn, oats, and rye price ranges, with Kansas City livestock and bond market movements influencing closing quotes. The Day in Wall Street notes a mixed session, with notable gains in farm equipment and industrials offset by downticks in other sectors.
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Chicago
API
USDA
Russel Burbanks U
U. 5
Colorado Rea McClures U. S
Brown Beauties
North Dakota Bliss Triumphs
U. S
Wall Street
New York
Ieven
Bethlehem
General Motors
Auburn
Sears
Roeburk
Doughas Aircraft
Care
International Harvester
Devre
Caterpillar Tractor
North American
International Paper
Market wrap hints at international money and commodity shifts
Financial page notes foreign demand lifting certain equities while others falter. Declines in corn, cotton, wheat mixed with firmer metals and currencies. dollar and overseas buying pressuring prices. Agricultural machinery earnings seen steadier than feared amid drought, with rural retail sales in August up over 20 percent from 1935.
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Texas-Pacific Coal
Owder
Columbia
Century-Fox
American ‘Chain
Twentieth
Delaware Amit Bnudson
Union Pacific
Gota Fe
American Telephone
Sohentey
Electric
Owens-Ilinois G Loew's
Fonds
Randest
Commerce Department
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