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1924 City Manager's Annual Rept THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS FOR THE YEAR OF 1924 Giving Some of the Essential Points in Favor of the Commission -Manager Form of Government Accomplishments for 1924, and A Financial Statement and Report of Each Department of City Government CONTENTS Administration and Finance Department ---------------_--____16 Accomplishments of 1924 -----------_--____n_-_-_------___--__l0 Advantages of Commission-Manager form of GovernmenL------ 9 Americanization Center Report __--n--_h_-------_--__n------ 72 Asbury Hospital Report __n--_--------------------h----____--68 Band Fund ----- - - -- -- -- -- -n- --- ----- -- ---- --- - -------- __--__39 Band Report - - - - - - - -- --- - _n - -- - ---- --- ------ --------------- _-41 Battery" A" --- --- - - - - - - - - - - - u - - -- -- u -- - - n u _n- - uu- -- u __83 Building Department u- - - - - ---- -- -- - - -- u - - -- u -- -- ---- n u---43 Building Inspection Report uun___-u--u_-------------_--_--49 Budget of 1925 uu----_u_-_uu_--_u__u----n--__uuu--u52 Bonded Indebtedness -- un u- --- - n n --- -- - --- - - ---- uuu u_-4 7 City Officials u_----_u--u_--------------------------_u_----- 6 Country Club -------------------------------------------______75 City Planning Commission Report _uu_--u--n---u---------- 77 Cemetery Report _u ------ -----_u- ----- u u - ---- - u_-_u --_u_81 Engineering Department - - - - - -- -- -- -- - - - - -- --- - - - u_-- - --- n-- - 23 Fire Department ----- n- - --- n-- - _u- ----- --- -- ------ - _uuu _26 Firemen's Relief Fund ___n--u----_u-------------------u____46 Fund Balances as of 1924 --____nu___u_--u_-------u___--h_51 General Bonds and Coupons Fund ----------------u_-__--_----33 General Improvement Fund _nn__-___----__n__-_-----_--__--34 Income of 1924 ------------------_u_----------u_--u_--_----14 Law Department - - - -- -- -- h -- -- - --u_---- - -- - - _u_-- ------ - u _43 Light and Water Fund Library Fund ------- __n___-----------_--__--_hu-_n -____--_39 Memorial Hall ------- ---------------------------_____--n_____36 Milk Inspection Department ------------------_u-----_hu___38 Marymount College Report -----_u_----__--_--_n-----------__60 Municipal Golf Course Report -------____--_n---_--n----_---_74 Police Department Report --------------__u_--n_u_-----_____20 Park Department -- - --- - n ---- -- - - -- - - -- - ----- - - - _h - --- -- - - - - _28 Paving Fund ---_--__--n--____--___----_n___n__n_---__---_46 Public School Report ___n--_n__n_u__----_nnnun--------66 Public Library Report -_--u-_--n__nn--_Uh_--U---U_---U 78 Recapitulation Statement _____h -_u_----_u_--_u__n_____--_50 Red Cross Report ___n_n_-____nn---_--un__uu_h_--hU_80 Street Department -_--____nu __u--n__----__-------____--_nI9~ Special Bonds and Coupons Fund ----_u_----u_---------------4 Sinking Fund ----------------- -------_u-----_u-------____--_45 St. John's Military College Report --------_u_--u_nuh_-----62 St. John's Hospital Report n-------_u_--_unu--__---------- 70 Unexpended Balance Account ---------u_-_--_----_n--_-_u--_45 Welfare Board Report --------------------_u-------------_____54 Wesleyan University Report -------------_u__u_--h---______63 Y. M. C. A. Report -------_u_-----u_---_u_------------______55 Y. W. C. A. Report ----------u__u_--_u_---u_-h----_--__--_58 1 \ ( To the Board of Commmissioners, Salina, Kansas. Salina, Kansas, December 31, 1924. Gentlemen :- I desire to submit to you my annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1924, giving to you some of the essential points in favor of the Commission~Mana- gel' form of Government as provided by law, some of our accomplishments during 1924, as well as a financial statement and report from each department of the City's Government. I wish to express my appreciation for the fine co-operation given me by the Com- missioners, as well as that of the entire citizenship of Salina, during the year just closed. Respectfully submitted, W. A. LAYTON, City Manager. .. .¡ ~ 1/1 i:!:= ¡o ... '< ~ ~ ~ tl:1 >"3 >"3 ð~ ~?- a::t" ¡o ... ; ~ (q >"3 '" C ... Z <I , ... I . n____- '. r:J:J ¡:¡::,.. ¡;¡;¡", ¡:Q= :=J .~ ~.~ =6 °6 ,.;8 ~ ¡:¡:: ~ ~ = þo; 0 ~ .~ . '6 r:J:J 6 r.;8 6 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS CITY OFFICIALS-SALINA, KANSAS ELECTIVE B, 1. Chambers, Commissioner J. S. Hargett, Mayor APPOINTED BY COMMISSIONERS W. A. Layton, City Manager APPOINTED BY CITY MANAGER F. S. Dyar, Commissioner Chas. E. Banker, City Clerk Wm. S. Norris, City Attorney Henry H. Eberhardt, City Treasurer Wm. L. Theisner, City Engineer Ellen Nyberg, City Bookkeeper Veva Cook, City Stenographer L. L. Shoemaker, City Milk Inspector R. E. Shipe, Custodian Memorial Hall Jas, Archbold, City Mechanic Ed Buchanan, Street Superintendent L. B. Kemper, Park Superintendent Wm. Gerard, Chief of Police Ben Wolbert, Fire Chief D. L. Wight, Police Judge L. M. Srack, Inspector H. Fuller, Dump Grounds Keeper J. p, Mans, City Custodian C. M. Hagler, Building Inspector " ; ,. ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS 7 TRUSTEES AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS MEMORIAL HALL TRUSTEES :-L. C. Webb, Chairman; Faye Fitzpatrick, Secretary-Treasurer, Ed A. Davis, MUNICIPAL BAND TRUSTEES :-W. F. Grosser, Chairman; C. H. Gawthrop; C. J. Gross. .. CEMETERY BOARD:- W m. Muir, President; H. D. Miller, Vice-President; Treasurer; M. C. Stevenson; Wm. Gardner. LIBRARY BOARD:- Frank Hageman; Raymond Geis; T. D. Fítzpatrick; C. F. McAdams; W, S. Heusner; Mrs. Etta Craw- ford; Mrs. May Belleville Brown; Mrs. Alice Bond. Delia E. Brown, Librarian. WELFARE BOARD :-T. W. Roach, President; Mrs. May Belleville Brown, Vice President; Dr. B. R. Lantz, Secretary; Supt, W. S. Heusner, Treasurer; Mrs. R. H. Short, Special Relief Officer. Chas. E. Banker, Secetary; Theo. Worsley, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION :-Chas. W. Shaver, Chairman; Mrs. D. R. Moore, Secretary; Miss Maud Prescott; Ralph Anderson; J. R. Payton; Theo. Worsley, Jr.; L. T. Campbell. CITY PUBLIC NURSE :-Miss Minnette Peterson. AMERICANIZATION CENTER :-Mrs. D. L. Timbers. . .. " ." ~ "- f --- ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 9 A FEW ESSENTIAL POINTS FAVORABLE TO THE MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION. 1. This form of government is one wherein the people can fix responsibility definitely. 2. Under this form of go\-ernment should be secured a high grade administrative abi1ity, which can be secured by appointment, rather than by a political pull. 3. The Commission-Manager form of Government is a responsive government, the Manager being removable by the Commis- sioners at any time that he fails to give efficient service. 4. Under the Commissior.-Manager form of government the City's business is carried on under a systematized business basis, a full set of books kept, a budget is prepared and all expenditures kept within it. 5. Efficiency and ability should be the main objects in all appointments and not political pull requisite for positions. 6. It destroys territorial lines, and the Commissioners, being elected by the people at large are naturally interested in the welfare of the entire city, each part equally. 7. A greater interest on the part of citizenship is created, and each one realizes his own responsibility to his city's govern- ment, as all citizens have equal voice and power. -t .. 10 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS SOME OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 1924 Every department of the City made a good substantial saving from the budget of 1924 as is shown by the financial statement under each department. Sewer bonded indebtedness reduced from $81,149.26 to $63,609.13. The sinking Fund for the payment of bonds increased from $52,551.35 to $69,894.70. Total amount of interest collected from daily balances and time certificates of Deposit, in excess of $5,000.00. The total amount of cash on hand and balances in each fund on January 1, 1924, was $105,132.24 and on January 1, 1925, the cash on hand and total amount of balances in each fund was $139,380.09, showing a saving for the year in round numbers of $35, 000.00 In making the budget in 1924 for 1925 the tax levy was reduced from 9.1 mills to 8.8 mills. Very efficient service has been rendered by the Trustees of the Memorial Hall, City Planning Commission, Officials of the Cemetery Association, The Americ3nization Center, Red Cross, \Velfare Board, Public Library and the Municipal Band, and a full report of each of these departments is set out in another part of this report. The work as accomplished by the head of each department is also set out in full detail for the entire year, both as to items of receipts and expenses and also accomplishments for the year 1924. :37,400 square yards of pa\'ing at a total cost of $151,723.35 has been completed which does not include the relaying of the brick pavement and the widening of Fifth Street at an approximate cost of $16,500.00. The City had a saving' of around $2,300.00 on construction work done by the Engineering Department with the City's own equipment. The Commissioners set aside $15,000.00 out of the savings of the year for the construction of a Municipal Swimming Pool in Oakdale Park and also a Municipal Swimming Pool on the Dunbar School Grounds, which work has begun and will be completed in full in time for using the same in the summer of 1925. .. ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 11 ~ The Commissioners employed the law firm of Buzick and Norris for the revision of all ordinances of the City, which work is now in progress and will be completed by April 1st, at which time all ordinances will have been brought down to date by the repealing of those ordinances of which the subject matter is taken care of in ordinances of a later date and in eliminating consid- erable of the subject matter now in force. Publication in a new ordinance book will be made of all the ordinanaces brought down to date. Proceedings have begun providing for the appointment of appraisers for the appraisal of the Salina Water Works Company and two of said appraisers have been named, and the City is awaiting the appointment of the third appraiser by the judge of the Federal Court, preparatory for the appraisal of the entire Water vVorks Plant, leading up to the liklihood of the calling of a special election for the purchase of said plant by the City, providing the appraisal report, as submitted by the appraisers, is considered by the Commissioners, a fair and just appraisal of the \-allle of said plant. Thorough consideration is being given the requirements as made by the State Board of Health for the installation of a sewage treatment plant which improvement will be imperative for the benefit of public health of our City as well as for further improve- ment of the City by the further extension of our sewer system, in compliance with the order of the State Board of Health. Permanent improvements have begun ill the new park known as the Highland Court Park by the planting of around 650 trees ill said park during the year, which makes a total of around 750 trees in said park and this is but the beginning of an extended progTarn towards making this park one of the very best in the City. The tourist camp which was located in Oakdale park has been located across the river in Kenwood Park and will be connect- ed to Oakdale Park by a swinging bridge for pedestrian travel, thus giving the tourists all of the advantages of Oakdale Park and more complete improvements in the new tourist camp will be made than has ever been made in the Oakdale Park Tourist Camp. The above is just a brief statement of some of the accomplishments and projects for the year 1924, and we earnestly request all readers of the annual report to read very carefully the report of each department in other parts of the report, and to scrutin- ize the same very closely. .;' 1JJ ... ~ ""3 ... "'J ~ ... .... t'i ~ ~ ~ "" = ~ tl:1 ... ~ 1JJ ... ~ c 14 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS INCOME Balance on hand January I, 1924 $52,672.24 Miscellaneous Receipts --__--_--_n_------------ Water and Hydrant Rentals n--n__----___--__n Building, Plumbing and Elec. Wiring Permits -- Palmistry and Clairvoyant Licenses nn------__n Chauffeur Permits ------___nunu__h_--_--__- Taxicab Inspections ____--_n_-n___n_-----_---- House Moving Permits nnn__nnnn------__n Plumbers Licenses --n--_n_~_--n____--nn__-- SINKING FUND Miscellaneous Receipts ----_u_--____n_---__---- BAND FUND Miscellaneous Receipts --nn--__nn__---------- PARK FUND Miscellaneous Receipts ____n_------__n_nn---- MEMORIAL HALL FUND Miscellaneous Receipts ___------n--_--n--__n_- 3,371.22 PAVING FUND Paving Assessments _--n__--____n--_--n__n_- 18,056.52 FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND Refund on Supplies n____-_____n_n--__------- GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Miscellaneous Receipts n_-_____nn_--n--_u--- FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND Superintendent of Insurance --------_------_--n 2,839.36 $399,374.49 COUNTY TREASURER General Tax Levy ------ --_--__--_n____--__uu$222,120.03 Special Assessments - Paving --_--_--__n------ 105,966.35 Special Assessments - Sewer --u-_u---------- 1,885.51 General - Sewers ---------____--h_--------_U- 19,328.55 Weed Tax --------U-____h_-----U_---------- 1,095.28 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Auctioneers Licenses Auto Bus Licenses Dog Registration Dance Licenses - Electric Wiring Licenses Hucksters, Peddlers and Vendors Insurance Licenses ------------------------------ Ice Cream Wagon Licenses ------_u_---_u_---- Interest on Deposits _n_------------------_U--- .Junk Dealers Licenses --__n--__n--__---------- Lunch Wagon and Pop Corn Stands ------------ Pool and BilIiard Halls and Bowling Alleys ---- Pavement Cuts and Repairs ---_u--_u__u__u- Police Court Fines --__--__un__--_--------U_-- Street Stand Licenses --__n--n-_n_----_--_n_- Transfers, Taxis and Trucks -------------------- Theatres and Moving Picture Show Licenses ---- Registering Cows ------------------------------- TOTAL CASH TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR --------------------------____--_n_____---- --- un--____--------------______n-n- $452,046.73 62.50 60.00 1.671.00 176.00 112.50 280.50 315.00 80.00 1,707.08 207.50 30.00 2,145.00 122.65 8.016.73 79.25 1,542.50 230.00 01.50 927.54 1,467.15 1,288.23 225.00 63.50 8.00 47.00 112.50 3,100.00 8.86 281.82 18.00 264.36 .. 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S ¡:Q ~ r.i ;7', 16 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS ADMINISTRA TION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS Tax Levy of 1924 MisceIlaneous Revenue u--- u -- - _u- - u - - - -- n--- u --- -- -- n___n_- DISBURSEMENTS Salary, City Manager u_----_u_---_u_--_h--___n$5,OOO.00 Expense of Bond Issues Salary, City Commissioners __uuU_h_n--_n-uu 225.00 Traveling Expenses account City Business ___-un Salary, City Clerk ------_u_-_u--____--_n--UU- 2,000.00 Premiums, Official Bonds Salary, City Bookkeeper --_u__u__uunu-__-nn 1,320.00 Subscriptions u-_u_u_- Salary, City Manager's Stenographer __u-_n----- 1,080.00 Commission and Exchange on Bonds & Coupons -- Salary, City Treasurer un_u---u--_U--_U-U_-- 400.00 Appropriation to Battery A Salary, Caretaker at City Dump Grounds __n_U--- 480.00 Appropriation to Red Cross Salary, Building Inspector ____n------_U---------- 1,312.50 MisceIloneous Items Salary, City Mechanic n_u__u_n--u-_u__nun 220.00 Dog Tags _n_uU- Stationery and Office Supplies ----_____-n_n---U 621.05 Transfer, Truck and Taxi Tags Postage and Box Rent nu_u--------_uu___n_n 273.48 Room Rent (Mexican Community House) _u_---_u Telegraph, Telephone and Clock Rental u_------- 139.66 Freight, Express and Drayage ___n_U_U--_UU_- Legal Printing and Book Work --_uu_-___u__nu 586.49 Waste Cans u____u_n-h_--uunn__nnu-_nn League Dues uu-uu_------------_u_-______n_n 40.00 Contingent Fund _nnu-_un_u__U___h_U---- Auditing City's Books n--___n__--uuu_n_nu-- 200.00 Annual Reports ___nu-_nnunu-___-n--uun G. A. R. Donation _n_n-_nnn_n__nn_-__un- 100.00 Gasoline Used by Building Inspector u-_u_------- Election Expenses __un----uu--______nuu--u 87.50 Appropriation to Welfare Board _u__u_nnn-U- Balance on Hand December 31, 1924 -------------------------------_u--------_u__u_-_uu_--n_--U----_U_--- Transferred to Building Department $22,484.46 19.00 45.04 418.00 20.80 203.04 530.16 1.500.00 1,352.54 14.44 71.57 130.00 92.73 92.40 100.00 235.00 47.30 100.00 3,041.61 385.00 $22,484.46 $17,014.39 5,470.07 BALANCE IN DEPARTMENT FUND AT END OF 1924 ----------_u_u____n-----_u--_n__un-__nnn__--__u__u_-__n-- $3,041.61 ~ \ .. ... HEADQUARTERS AND PART OF EQUPI\IENT, STREET DEPARTMENT 18 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS STREET DEPARTMENT FINANCIAI~ STATE.\IENT RECEIPTS Tax Levy of 1924 MisceIlaneous Revenue DISBURSEMENTS Salary. Street Superntendent L_--____--_-___n------_--_---------_u_--_h--uu_$1,320.00 Auto Hire (Street Superintendent) --n--nn--____n__nu_--_--_----------------- 446_55 Labor, Paved Streets U--_h--__---__h--____h__-h_--_h__-U-__U-U-Uh___U 3,735.25 Labor, Unpaved Streets _n__--n__------_h__u___----------------uu____--un 3,476.00 New Equipment -------_Uh_______n_----_-u_-----__--_n__n__Uh--_h_n--_- 1,185.51 Extra Work -_h__---_hh._n_----___---__U_h___-U_U_-------U_--Uh----___- 826.05 . Labor, AIIeys ---_h_--n_--_--__----U--------_U__--Uh_----__u_--u------u-- 272.80 Labor, Sewers ------------_-h--__U__---u_u_------ ----_---h____-_------------ 569.93 Cement; Tar, Rock and Lumber -u__un___U_U___n-__U---nnn-_U_nh__- 444.14 Repairing Paving and Plumbing _nU_n_--__h_U--U_--_h__uu_-------------- 787.39 Maintenance of Equipment n_uu___--___--h_U___h------_--nh_--___--_n_-- 1,207.50 Street Signs and Maintenance of Same _-_-__h--___n_h__U__U____-_nU--_h- 329.00 Telephone - - - -- - - - - --- - U---- -- - -- - n -_u --- - - -- --- --- -- - -- - _u - -- -- - - - -- -_u- _h - 42.00 Oil, Gasoline and Greases -_-h--_-_h--n___--____--n--__--n_uuu_n-----h- 1,125.06 Asphalt h- - - -- -- - - ---- - - - n - U -- - ---- - -- un -- -- --- u-- - - -- -- - - -- U - n - - - - U- h - 133.30 MisceIlaneous Items ---_---n__------_U__h___-_hUh__-Uh_--_un--un----- 913.79 Bridges anã Culverts __--h_---Uh_un--____--_---_Uh_hn--_--nn-nu___u 257.22 Hardware Supplies _--_hnnUU_--__--U-------uu-----nh_n______---u-u-- 181.39 Labor, Swimming Pool ----__n_--n__--_--_u-----u-_n__U----_h____h_------- 697.45 Balance on Hand, December 31, 1924 un_h--_--___---u-------__UUUh_--h__$6,528.43 DECEMBER 31, 192iJ $18,524.81 5,953.95 BALAXCE IN DEPARTMEXT FCKD AT EKD OF YEAR, 1924 $24,478.76 $6,528.43 $24.478.76 ... " .. ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 19 REPORT OF STREET DEPARTMENT, 1924 This Deparement has been kept busy all of the year, and both paved and unpa,'ed streets in Salina were possible condition, with less complaints than in any previous year. During the year motor equipment has been installed, such a s three trucks with dump beds, one Austin Motor Pick-Up Sweeper and with the tractor and road razeI' the streets were kept in good condition at a much less expense, and repairs were made in shorter time than by horse equipment. kept the best In During the year 62 laborers, brickmasons, p3Ìnters, carpenters, awl cement workers worked 2:359 days. 17 teams worked 421 {lays. 1 tractor and 1 road ra7,er worked 104 days, 10 prisoner s worked on the streets 271 days. 1 motor street sprinkler and flusher was used every day and some nig'hts during the summer months. The Street Motor Sweeper was run every day an{l night when weather permitted and three trucks were used every day a nd much extra work was done dluing the year in addition to street work, Fiye bridges were rebuilt and repaired and painted and a garage or mechanic building 34x44 feet was built at the rear of the fire station. All yoting precinds were painted and all fences in the parks were whitewashed. Six new catchbasins were built and one new manhole. 320 feet of 1Q-inch sewer and four larg? stone crossings were relaid. Several new streets in '\-Vest View Addition were opened, as well as tl'e Putnam Drive and South Third Street. \Veeds were cut on ;'52 "acant lots and teams and laborers sp ent 54 days cutting weeds on parkings, sidewalks and alleys. The Street Department took care of all dirt excayated from the two paving ('ontracts and made walk fills and built up places in the dirt streets with same, There was 300 feet of pilin,;' done north of the Elm Street Bridge and rock filled in for earth bank protection. The main part of the City on Iron A venue and Santa Fe A venue was painted several times for automobile's space for park- ing, 2ß stop signals were installed and safety zones on down town streets were painted, as well as the stop sig'n strips being' paint- ed and stop signs installed at the exit in alleys, Several hundrel loads of einders were placed on the dirt streets, park drives and in unpa,'ed alleys. All paved alleys were repaired to some e~tent. 20 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT Tax Levy of 19 24_u n- -u- - - - u uu - -- --- --- -- h U - u - h _h --- u -- -- - n -- - - - - u -- -- - - n --- ----_u- u_- n-_-_U- - --- u- - ---- ---- $15,837.16 Miscellaneous Reven ue - -- - - -nu-_u u - -- -- - hU - U - - - h_- u- -- - -u --___unu-__n_--n_u -- ------ u__u_____n- --- -- u- u u- 5,091.33 Salary, Chief of Police _uh__n_u_uuuuu_u_nu-_-_u_---_h--u---___--u$I,680.00 Salary ,Assistant Chief of Police UU_hu--__Uh__U--_--hU_______n__--_--- 1,560.00 Salary, Patrolmen ----_U_----__--Un----_n_unn_h---_---u_--- --n---_--u - 6,487.27 Salary, Desk Sergeants ---_-uuuun_u_uuu_uuU_u_--uu_--__--_----h- 2,150.01 Salary, Motorcycle Policeman n__uuu_----------_____--nU_--___Uhnu-u_- 1,500.00 Salary, Special Police -_U_-_u_u__u__nu--_--___u__Uuun____-n----_-__U 782.50 Telephone, Telegraph and Postage uunuu_uun_u__un___uuu-__-nuu_- 119.17 Oil, Gasoline and Greases nu_u___u___uun__uuu_uuuuuu_Uu_------- 282.34 Care of City Prisoners __uun__n__-_un-_-______nuu_--____h_--_UU_UUU 885.45 New Equipment -nnu___n_____u_u_-_u_-_u_--------------______hn___--_- 76.06 Miscellaneous Expense _u_u___nu_____u__n_u_unn____--_------___uu_n_- 110.64 Maintenance of Equipment -_nuuu-_--_U___n_u__--_u___nh_Uh_Uhnu-- 243.73 Supplies for City Jail n-_u___---------______n__u__--U_u_Uuunu__----n__- 18.50 Stationery and Office Supplies --_uuuu_uuUn_--_-_u_U_-______h_u-_u-- 188.88 Prin ting _u --- -- u- u_uu _U_h ------_u- UU - uu uuu - u_- -u u- - u__u_-- - u 8.00 Analyzing Liquor -_uu__u-n___----_--_U_----____UUh______h___h____n__- 30.00 InstaIling Signal Lights _u_uu_uun_uuu_u_--uUu_--_u_nu__U_uuu 136.75 Balance on Hand December 31, 1924 __uunnu__uuu--uu_--n_u_uuuu..- 4,669.19 $20,923.49 $20.928.39 BALANCE IN DEPARTMENT FUND AT END OF YEAR, 1924 u_______n---n__-__---___-__n____uuu----un--_u_------ $4,669.19 .. Eo< Z ¡;¡;¡ ... .... Eo< Q:: < Q., ¡;¡;¡ ~ ¡;¡;¡ ¡;", ... ...¡ 0 Q., ~ z ... ...¡ < 00 r;.. C r:J:J ~ ¡;¡;¡ 0:1 ... .... ¡;¡;¡ ..... ..., 22 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS YEARLY REPORT OF PERSONNEL OF POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEP ARTMENT, 1924 Chief of Police, Captain of Police, 1 Detective, 4 Patrolmen, 1 Motorcycle Police, 1 Traffic Policeman and 2 Desk Sergeants, making a total of 11 in the Police Department. MONTH & YEAR January February March April May June .July August September October November December Tota] Arrests Turned over to County Sheriff Miscellaneous articles stolen and recovered but not understanding to return stolen property Number of automobiles stolen --- Number of automobiles recovered Number of bicycles stolen _u Number of bicycles recovered Kumber of cars parked all night KO. ARRESTS 49 39 63 21 62 58 94 47 39 23 201 146 842 Total Assessed Fines ASSESSED FINES $1,178.00 1,833.00 815.00 171.00 2,527.00 888.00 1,995.00 714.00 835.00 336.00 371.00 686.00 $12,549.00 prosecuted with RELEASES 2 9 9 5 10 4 16 2 7 5 6 6 Total Released Sl 17 21 57 37 78 78 ~ .. ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 23 FINANCIAL STATEl\IENT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS Tax Levy of 1924 Mi~celJaneous Revenue Transferred from Paving Fund $6,219.36 1,998.64 2.400.00 DISBURSEMENTS Salary. City Engineer Salary, Other Employees Salary, Inspectors - Abstracting & Plats Salary, Appraisers - Instruments, Repairs & Supplies Legal Printing ---- MiscelJaneous Items Testing Brick and Cement Office Supplies - Up Keep of Auto Oil, Gasoline and Greases Supplies for Swimming Pool (Engin eer's Departmeut) 467.40 1.562.00 216.50 192.00 197.26 788.50 300.17 390.00 60.10 236.10 146.03 259.34 (Milk Inspection Department) Printing and Postage Salary, Milk Inspector Special Laboratory Analysis Balance on Hand, December 31, 1924 10.50 900.00 300.00 1.593.10 $10,618.00 $10.618.00 $1.iíH3.10 BALA:'\"CE IN DEPARTMEKT FUND AT EJ\"D OF YEAR. 1924 24 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REPORT OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, FOR YEAR 1924 The past year has been a very busy one for this Department. The paving projects for which contracts w~rc let in the spring included 10,300 cu. yds., excavation, 1.5,200 ft., curb and gutter, 37,400 sq. yds. of paving, at a total cost of $151,723.35, and one contract was let in the fall for the widening of two blocks on Fifth Street, relaying brick pavement including 72,000 new brick at a total approximately cost of $lß,500.00, making a total for three c mtracts approximately $168,00.00. No sewer contracts were awarded during 1924 but several storm sewer extensions were constructed by this department, work- ing city laborers. In the Annual report of the Engineering Department for 19:,] 3 the City Engineer recommended that the City purchase suffi- cient equipment to do repair work and make minor imprrvements and as a result last spring enough equipment was purchased to carryon the work. The entire equipment consisting of a I-bag co !Crete mixer, tool box, tools, lanterns and paulins were purchased at a cost of less than $.'500.00. The entire cost of all work done by this Department dming the few months of operation with the above equipment including materials and labor was $4,220.23. Fig'uring the same work at contract prices or prices eharged for similar work, the cost would have been about $ß,;'550.00. This makes a saving to the City of ab:mt $2,330.00 or approximately 5 times the purchase priee of the equipment, or 1-3 the budg'ct of this department. The Engineering Department is handling the Engineering an I construction of the new Municipal Swimming Pool and the materials are contracted for to the lowest bidders. Soon as mater als arri\'ed eonstruction was begun. Owing to lateness of the season it was deemed advisable to lay all drains and water main'; and to excavate the p"ol during fall and winter and to do concrete work and finish the pool as soon as weather permitted in spring'. It is hope,! to have the opening day of the large pool on Decoration Day. On materials purchased and labor performed to date amounting i 0 $1,320.07, this Department has realized a saving of $564.50 as compared with contract prices of similar work for the City. It is the wish of the City Engineer that the uncompleted portion of the pool might be constructed with a pro')ortionate amount of SLvings and still give to Salina the best and most modern constructed swimming pool that limited finance c uld construct, one she will always be proud of. In February, 1924, the Engineering Department completed a standard scale (100 feet to 1 inch) map of the City of Salina, consisting of 24 sheets, with cross index and match sheet numbers. Each department or the City was furnished with one of the maps. .. Eo; z ¡;¡;¡ :=J Eo; ¡:¡:: ~ Q., r;.;¡ ~ ¡;¡;¡ ¡:¡:: ... f;o. ~ z ~ ~ r:J:J 26 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS FIRE DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 31, 1924 FINAHCIAL STATEMENT RECEIPTS Balance on Hand, January 1, 1924 ------___--__n--u---------------------------------_u-------------------------------------- $ 3,894.50 Tax Levy of 1924 --_u_--------_u---------_____--n-_h_n_---_--__n--_------u_--------------____u_n-___n__------------- 20,546.10 Refund on Supples - - -- - --- - - _u_- -- - - - -- - ---- --- u - ---- -------- - - - - -- --- ---- ------- - -- - -- -- --- u --- -- - -- -- ------ -- - --- ------- 18.00 DISBURSEMENTS Salary Fire Chief ---__--__--n______----------__--___n_________n_____n__--___$1,680.00 Salary, Assistant Fire Chief ----------------------------_--U__h---------------- 1,260.00 Salary, Auto Mechanic --___--__nu------u_----_U------U---------------U---- 1,100.00 Salary, Firemen __n-----u-_u_--_u--___u--n_n_-----------_u_-----__--__n- 9,905.00 Maintenance of Equipment ____--_n--------____--_n_n_u_n_-_---------------- 487.72 Stationery, Office Supplies and Subscriptions ---------_--____nnn_--_---------- 21.30 Telephone, Telegraph, Freight and Express --__n_u------__u--n--_nU------- 85.33 New Equipment _----_n_---___n_------______n-___n-----_____nnh_-----__n- 769.49 Oil, Gasoline and Greases _--__n--_----_---------~---------______n--___--_------ 112.90 Chemicals, Acids and Sodas ------------------------------_u--------------u---- 111.30 MisceIIaneous Items _____n------_u----------------__--___h_____--------------- 35.73 Refilling Pulmotor - --- -- -- ----- --- - --- - -- -- - -- -- - - ---- -- - - --- --- -- - - h- -- - -- u u 32.50 Building Supplies and Repairs _u_nn_n_----------------__--___n_----U------ 159.12 ,i'=~~f or;:r S:~~e a~~P~~~n;;~t -=================================================== ~~:~~ Balance on Hand December 31, 1924 __--nn--_----------____--_nuuu--_-- 8,594.91 BALANCE IN DEPARTMENT FUND AT END OF YEAR, 1924 $24,458.60 $8,594.91 $24,458.60 ANKUA L REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS 27 REPORT OF FIRE D EP ARTMENT, 1924 PERSOXNEL 0]<' FIRE DEPARTMENT :-One Fire Chief, '1'\\'0 Assistant Fire Chipfs and Big'ht Firemen, working under two Platoon System, twelve hours each shift. The Fire Department consists of 1 American LaFrance Triple Combination Hose P,nnp and Chernieal, 1 International Combi- nation Hose and Chemical, 1 Hudson Combination Hose and Chemical (Chief's Car,) I Overland Chemical 'Wagon. During the year the City purchased complete chemical equipment which was mounted on an Overland Car, formerly used by the Fire Chief, whieh makes a fully equipped chemieal wagon. The department also made the purchase of an additional 1000 feet of fire hose and one 3Û1-foot extension ladder. The regular routine of inspeetions of the business district will be continued as in ]Jre,"ious years. 159 fire palls were made during the year and approximately H5 per cent of these fires were put out with chemicals. loss during the year was $14,43.5.00, which is almost half of what the fire loss was in 1H23. The fire Kumber of feet of fire hose used during the year Gallons of chemicals used during the year Value of apparatus and equipment uu Valuation of buildings and furnishings 860{) 783 $21,100.00 20,000.00 The recommendation for the purchase of a 75-foot aerial trnck has been made by the Fire Chief to the Board of Commissioners and same will be purchased during 1H25, and will be fully equipped, with life net, extension ladders, ladder pipes, salmge co'"ers and all other necessary equipment. The purchase of another additional 1000 feet of fire hose will be made during the year 1925. Fire drills will be practiced in 1925 as in 1924, such as hose coupling, pump work, ladder work and other drills pertaining to operating all apparatus and appliances. 28 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS PARK DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT DECE:\IßER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS $ 1,628.00 10,084.26 281.82 Balance on Hand January 1, 1924 Tax Levy of 1924 --n- Miscellaneous Revenue DISBURSEMENTS - - - --- - - -- -- - - - -- - -- --- - - -- - -- -.. - - - -- -- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - $1 ,20 0.00 240.00 5,579.90 91.35 332.04 27.00 442.90 582.43 160.00 163.50 158.25 625.67 84.42 41.84 2,263.98 $11,994.08 Salary, Park Superintendent Auto Hire (Superintendent) Maintenance of Grounds Water Rental nn-_--n Repairing Plumbing in City Parks Telephone ___--n New Equipment Flowers, Seeds, Shrubbery and Trees Hardware Supplis -- Miscllaneous Expense Park Benches and Freight on same New Improvements _--__--n_--_-- Rock Screenings and Freight on same Repairing Lawn Mower --un_nn Balance on Hand December 31, 1924 BALANCE 11'\ DEPARTMENT FUND AT E1'\D OF YEAR, 1924 $11,994.08 $2,263.98 ~ ¡:¡:: ~ ~ þo; "" ... 0 00 ~ z :3 ~ r:J:J Z .... ¡;¡;¡ z ¡;¡;¡ 0 00 < .... tl:1 :::; rf1 .... Z c ... ~ ~ ... ~ "'C ... ~ ~ ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 31 REPORT OF PARK DEPARTMENT, 1924 The new improvements in the Parks in 1924 have not been so extensive, however some improvements have been made in all the parks. One man and team has been employed nearly eight months of the year, working in the parks and on the Municipal Golf Course, and four men were employed for the full year in caring for the parks, the tourist camp and the Memorial Hall Grounds. Five Hundred shade trees were planted in Highland Court Park, in order to start a program of beautifica,tÏon to extend over a period of years in that park. Shrubbery and trees were planted in Oakdale Park and some additional walks were builded in Oakdale Park. A new lily pond and a new wading pool was also built in Oakdale Park, and to watch the children for one day in the wading' pool would convince one that the money was well spent. Excavation has been completed for a large swimming pool inside of the race track in Oakdale Park. The building of a new tourist camp has been started, whic h will be located at the Center Street entrance to Kenwood Park. The new camp, when completed will ha\'e a shelter house, camp o\-ens, lights and water. A new swinging foot bridge will be built so that the tourists will have access to Oakdale Park, as well as the Tcfurist Camp. The old camp will be seeded and planted to young shade trees and the present camp ovens will remain for use of our home people. The swimming pool, being located as it is, in the center fiel d of Oakdale Park, will demand the beautifieation of the entire ground and a reeommendation is made by the Park Commissioner that the ball diamond be removed to Kenwood Park, as the race track in Oakdale Park will be used for the parking of cars. A rceommendation has also been made to build a half mile track in Kenwood Park and to remove all barns from Oakdale Park to Kenwood Park, where is located a grand stand, judges stand and mile race traek. The Park Commissioner desires to entourage neighborhood parks, using' small tracts in different locations over the City and equipping them with playground equipment. Some work has been done in North Side Park, and we expect to do more. Special attention has been given to the trimming of trees in the parks and along driveways and ril'er banks and encouraging property owners on the opposite side of the river to do the same, and to keep the banks clean. 32 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS It is hoped that in time we may have all park drives graveled so as to have 365 days in the year to drive in the different parks in our City, The Memorial Hall Grounds have been beautified the past season, having planted flowering and ornamental shrubbery and trees, flower beds and have developed a fine bermuda grass lawn. About 10,000 bedding plants were used this year in all the parks and street parkings, that being the full capacity of our Green House. The growing demand for such plants on account of our larg'er park area requires a much larger green house and a recommendation has been made to build a new one, as soon as possible, and to locate the same in Oakdale Park. More people are visiting our parks now than at any time since they were deyeloped. tourists this year and hope to make the accommodations better in our new camp. A line of shade trees has been planted inside of the race track in Oakdale Park and we shall try to continue to plant young trees each year, as the old trees are dying. Many of them are being cut down and worked up for use at the Tourist Camp, City Hall and Street Work. The work of our parks should be continued as fast as an -appropriation will permit, and with the natural advantages of the Parks of Salina there is no reason why we cannot, in time, build up the most beautiful park system in the state. vVe haye accommodated over 10,000 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 33 GENERAL FINAN('IAI, STATE}IENT BONDS AND COUPONS FUND DECEMBER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS Tax Levy of 1924 Tran~ferred from Special Bonds and Coupon Fund Deficit as of December 31, 1924 $63,530.43 400.00 5,223.61 DISBURSEMENTS Refunding Coupons Railroad Aid Coupons Park Bond Coupons - Memorial Hall Coupons Fire Station Coupons City Hall Coupons Sewer Bonds. Sewer Coupons Paving Bonds - General Paving Coupons - Genera] ] ,620.00 ] ,000.00 ],350.00 16.500.GO 900.00 ] ,800.ûO 16,321.63 2,988.93 20,244.12 6.429.36 $69,154.04 $69,154.04 34 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FI1\'ANCIAL STATE:\IENT DECE:\IBER 31, 192-1 RECEIPTS Balance on Band January I, 1924 Tax Levy 1924 ------_u \Veed Tax Levy of 1924 Transferred from Bonds and Coupons Fund Miscellaneous Revenue $ 1.191.74 13,'3\2.50 1,095.28 636.92 264.36 DISBrRSEME1\'TS 243.20 35.55 4,000.00 176.44 415.80 285.59 166.20 ];;8.14 2,500.81 215.00 192.38 168.00 1,261.43 413.80 848.00 283.40 520.09 1,932.50 3,257.47 Sidewalks and Approaches Refund on \Veed Tax --u Ea!. due on Scenery and Stage :E:quipment for Memorial BalI Hepairing \Vater Service u-------- fèoncrete :VIixer and Repairs on same Repairing Road Razer -------- Lumber used at Memorial HalI Supplies for Street Sweeper Sidewalks at Memorial BalI Flowers and Shrubbery at Memorial Hall Gravel used on Ohio Street --------- Maintenance lVJ emorial Ball Grounds Curb and Gutter Changes Weed Cutting Driving Piling Sewer Pipe, Catch Basins and Manholes Supplies for Swimming Pool Miscellaneous Items _uu-- Balance on Hand December 31, 1924 BALANCE IN DEP ARTMEK'l' FUND AT END OF YEAR, 1924 $17,073.80 $3,257.4 7 $17,073.80 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 37 REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEE, MEMORIAL HALL The Board of Trustees of Memorial Hall, beginning January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1924, colleeted and remitted to the City Clerk of Salina, Kansas, the sum of $3,318.32 from rental of the Hall. The Hall was used on New Year's Day for the Mayor's party, throughout the year for the City Band Concerts; in May for the observance by the City of Music 'W eek; the Hig-h School Baccalaureate Sermon, and the graduation exercises of the Public Schools. On Memorial Day the building was turned over to the Grand Army of the Republic for special services and on November 11th, the building was used by the American Legion for special observance of Armistice Day. The regular meetings of the Grand Army of the Republic and 'Women 's ReJief Corps have been held in Memorial Hall Building, as well as meetings of the Spanish .War V cterans and its Auxiliary; the American Legion meetings held twice monthly and the meetings of its Auxiliary. The ¡American Legion presented" Carmen" as sung by the San Carlo Grand Opera Company and all of the above mentioned meetings 'have been without charge. The Hall has been rented during the above period for two P Jultry Exhibitions for 9 days; 9 days of various State Conven- :tions; 3 PoJitical Meetings; 2 Road Shows; ì Musical }1'eatures; 5 City School Performances; 1 lecture presented by the Knights þf Columbus; 1 Rotary Club Boys' meeting; a wrestling match; Police Benefit Ball; Conference of the M. E. Church; 2 Ceremonial r"ting, of hi, Temp]e (Mn"nie) and I.i, Temp]e nl" hnd n C,~ivnl in the H,n Ie, 9 ,]ny" and night,. 38 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REPORT OF MILK INSPECTION DEP ARTMENT Colony Counts for Bacteria Fat Percentages Made ----- Total Solids Determinations Cream Fat Percentages Colony Counts Cream Special Tests --_u_- Sediment Tests :NIade Dairy Farms and Plants Inspected Complaints Investigated 64 64 22 80 75 6 Reports are made by the Milk Inspector to the City and a record kept of the same of each individual dairy vendor who is retailing milk throughout the City of Salina. Said reports from samples taken from either the premises on which the dairy is being operated or from the dairy wagons, at least twice a month during the summer and once a month during the winter. These reports are filed in the office of the City Manager, subject to 'public inspection in connection with each dairyman as to whether there was ice on the wagon, the temperature of the milk, the sediment, specific gravity, bacteria count, butter fat and other informa- tion concerning the purity of the milk. The Milk Inspector also inspects the premises on which the milk is being produced and inspects the sanitary condition of the same and makes recommendations for the improvement of the sanitary condition. He has authority to enforce his orders in connection with better sanitary conditions, and amendments are being considered that will strengthen our milk ordinance to a great extent. Any additional information may be secured by calling in persen at the office of Dr. L. L. Shoemaker in the Farmers Kational Bank Building, who is the Milk Inspector of Salina, or by calling his telephone Number, 1673. ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 39 FI",-,AJ\:CIAL STATEMENT BAND FUND DECEMBER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS Balance on hanil .Tanuary 1, 1924 Tax Levy of 1924 Miscellaneous $ 245.54 4,953.28 8.86 DISHURSEl\IE",-,TS ""'arrants issued iluring 1924 ------_-h____h__-------h__h_--_--h_-_nu_----$5,000.00 Balance on hand D"eember 31, 1924 ---------_u_-- 207.68 BALAXCE IK FFl\"D AT E='JD OF YEAR, 1924 $5,207.68 $5,207.68 $207.68 FINANCIAL STATE:'IIE",-,T LIBRARY FUND DECE:vmER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS Balance on hand January 1, 1924 Tax Levy of 1924 $ 69.29 6,952.35 DlSBrRSEl\IENTS Warrants issued iluring 1924 Balance on hand, December 31, 1924 52.35 $7,021.64 $7,021.64 $52.35 RALA::\"CE IK FUKD AT END OF YEAR, 1924 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS 41 REPORT OF SALINA MUNICIP AL BAND The Salina Municipal Band was organized in October, 1914, and in 11 years has grown from a I;') piece volunteer band to a band of 35 members (paid). The band has been suported financially by the City for about 8 years and at present is receiving $5,000 per year in monthly installments of $416.00. This fund of $5,000.00 is in charge of three trustees, one elected each year for a term of three years. One is appointed by the City, one by the Chamber of Commerce and the third by the Band. These trustees have the power to call the band out for any occasion. The band propel' is governed by an executive board of five members elected by the band from its membership, which board makes all rules for tbe band and elects the President, Vice President, Director, Secretary-Treasurer, Manager and Custodian. Each member of the band, after being recommended by the Director and elected by the Rxecuti,-e Board receind $1.00 for bis services at each appearance of the band. The offices of Director, Secretary- Treasurer and Custodian are paid offices. The President, Vice President and Manager are honorary offices and receive no compen- sation. The Municipal Band maintains a Beginners or Junior Band and furnisb it with a Director and pay all expenses involved. Thig band at present has 3g members. This plan makes it possible for any Salina boy to receive band training without any expense other than buying an instrument. This Beginners Hand is use,d as a feeder for tbe Municipal Band and members are taken from the junior organization to fill vacancies in the older organi~ation. There are now six or more ex-members of the Municipal Band who ha'-e taken lip music as their life's work and are playing with large orchestras or bands in the east. Their compensationranges from .'f;50.00 to $150.00 per week. These boys got their start through the medium of the Beginners Band. During the year l!ì24 the Municipal B1nd played 32 concerts, 81 rehearsals i1nd 7 city jobs or parades. each appearance of the band is proof of its popularity. The i1ttendance at New uniforms are being considered by the Executive Boar.] and will he bought during the coming year. Plans i1re now being made for an exchanging of concerts witb other bands in the state. This is intended to create a more fraternal spirit among the various bands and at the same time allow the public of Salina to know what other Municipal Bands are doing. 42 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS LIGHT AND WATER FUND DECEMBER 31, 1924 FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECEIPTS Balance on hand January 1, 1924 Tax Levy of 1924 $15,272.97 44,486.43 DlSB1JRSEMENTS Hydrant Rentals -- - -- --- -_u - -- n n--U - - - --- - -- -- - -- - - -- - - - - __h --- _u_- - - - n -$2 5,705.32 Street Lighting _u_u-_____n----- ------_uu-----------------u--------------- 12,625.40 White Way Lighting u-u_-----_u-_u__n--_-___n_---____n------------------ 5,151.00 Light and Gas for City Buildings _uu-__nu--____n-uu--u_-------------_U- 741.45 Miscellaneous Items __n-_n--------- ----- __n------______n_---U ----__--___n_-- 55.40 Balance on hand December 31, 1924 --___--_n-U----_U- 15,462.83 $59,741.40 $59,741.40 BALANCE IN FUND AT END OF YEAR, 1924 $15,462.83 SPECIAL BONDS AND COUPONS FUND DECE;\IBER 31, 1924 FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECEIPTS $ 61.76 107,851.86 Balance on hand January 1, 1924 Tax Levy of 1924 DISBURSEMENTS Paving Bonds _n -- -- _n- -- - ---- n- --- -- -- - -- u - ---- - - --- --- - u_--- - u u_n _u - -$ 80,976.48 Paving Coupons --_uuu__n_---u___n_u----_u_---_u____n---------------- 24,024.84 Sewer Bonds ----- - - -- ---- _u - ---- --- --- -- u_--- - _u_- u- u_--- - ----- ----- u-_u 1,218.50 Sewer Courpons -_u_-______n-_--u____nn--u----_u__u_u_nu--___nn_u 654.49 Transferred to General Bonds and Coupons n_-u--------_U-----_U__U_---_U 400.00 Balance on hand December 31, 1924 ----_uu_-_uuu-____n---___n--_h_n_- 2.39 BALANCE IN FeKD AT END OF YEAR, 1924 $107,913.62 $2.39 $107,913.62 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 43 FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECEIPTS Tax Levy of 1924 h_- Miscellaneous Revenue Transferred from Administration and Finance Department BUILDING DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 31, 1924 DISBURSEMENTS Salary Building Inspector Salary, Building Custodian Salary, Night Fireman --- Insurance on City Property Repairs, City Buildings -- Supplies for City Buildings Coal for City Building 1\1iscellaneous Items- Balance on hand December $4,442.40 1,430.63 385.00 31, 1924 385.00 1,200.00 224.18 437.37 1,894.62 409.67 1,049.48 119.33 538.38. $6,258.03 $6,258.03 BALAI\'CE II\' DEP ART1\TENT FUND AT END OF YEAR, 1924 _h--_---_h_-U---h__h____h__--_u_un_u_-_hnuu____-- $538.38 FINAl\'('JAL STATEMENT RECEIPTS Tax Levy of 1924 ---- Miscellaneous Revenue LAW DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 31, 1924 DISBrRSEMEXTS Salary, City Attorney Salary, Police Judge - Special Inve,tigations Miscellaneous Items - Part Payment for Revising Cit,. Ordinances Balance on Ham] December 31, 1924 $3.398.44 1,094.01 .500.00 900.00 92.75 9.10 400.00 1,;j90.60 -- $4,492.45 $4,492.45 $1,590.60 BALAXCE IX DFJPAR'l'ME~T Fl:'I\'D AT EXD OI~ YEAR, 1924 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 45 FINANeIAL STATEMENT UNEXPENDED BALANCE DECEl\IBER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS Balance on hand January 1, 1924 Transferred from General Fund $19,197.81 17,961.31 DISBURSEMENTS Warrants issued during 1924 -h__nn__----__------h---_n_n_n-nn__-h----$18,885,76 Balance on hand December 31, 1924 -n_-_n_--_n_-_n-nn___----n_h_--Uh 18,273.36 $37,159.12 $37,159.12 $18,273,36 BALANCE IN FUND AT END OF YEAR, 1924 FINANCIAL STATEMENT SINKING FUND DECEMBER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS Balance on hand January 1, 1924 Tax Levy of 1924 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest on Certificates of Deposit Transferred from Revolving Fund MisceIIaneous Revenue $52,551.35 9.906.55 3,336.80 1,000.00 3,100.00 DISBURSEMENTS No Disbursements during year. TOTAL BALANCE IN SINKING FUND AT END OF YEAR, 1924 $69,894.70 46 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS PAVING FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT DECE:\IßER 31, 1924 RECEIPTS $ 37.28 18,056.52 Balance on hand January 1, 1924 Collected during year 1~~4 DISBURSEl\IENTS Warrants isued during year ----------______nn_n__--_n__--__n_u-----------$15,660.87 Transferred to Engineering Department ----------_u_u_------n__U_--_--h_- 2,400.00 Balance on hand December 31, 1924 _----_--_n_hU__--------- 32.93 BALAKCE IX FFKD AT END OF YEAR, 1924 $18,093.80 _$32.93 $18,093.80 FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND FINANCIAL STATE:\IENT RECEIPTS DECEMBER 31, 1924 _____m- -----------_u ---------___---__n -- -- u--- ----- --- - $ ~ :~~ ~:~ ~ Balance on hand January 1, 1924 Miscellaneous Revenue ÐISBI:RS'D£l\IEN'I'S ,Varrants issued during year Balance on hand December 31, 1924 .326.58 7,671.19 $8,997.77 $8,997.77 BALAKCE IN FCKD AT EXD OF YEAR, 1924 $7,671.19 A:t\"NUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 47 GENERAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS Refunding Bonds, Due .July 1st, 1928 Refunding Bonds, Due November 29th, 1929 City Hall Bonds. Due April 1st, 1931 --_u_- Kenwood Park Bonds, Due September 1st, 1937 Fire Station Bonds, Due October 1st, 1937 --- Memorial Hall Bonds, Due January 1st, 1940 Salina ê'lorthern Bonds, Due January 1st, 1946 Salina Northern Bonds, Due December 15th, 1946 $ 16,00,00 20,000.00 40,000.00 30,000.00 20,000.00 300.000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 $446,000.00 63,609.13 701,869.37 TOTAL GENERAL BO:t\"DED INDEBTEDNESS Sewer Bonded Indebtedness Paving Bonded Indebtedness TOTAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY $1,211,478.50 ---_.- ~ ... Z 1:1 00 =: tI:I t" l"" I"). ... >"3 "'" ~ ... ~ ... ,.., - -.------------------'---------' ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 49 REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTION DEP ARTMENT ENDING DEC. 27, 1924 FOR YEAR NO, PERMITS VALUATION 124 Residences built. Totaling n__n_n-nn-n__n_-un____n_-n_-_n__--___$438,175.00 38 Business Buildings, Totaling -_n-n___--_nn___n--___nn_un_nn__n- 265,850.00 135 Private Garages, Totaling _nn_--_n__nn___nn__n_n_nnnn__n__n 21,123.00 1 School Building, Totaling _n__n_--nnn_nn___-__nnnn_-_nu_unn 36,000.00 2 Church Buildings. Totaling n____nn__nnn__nnnnn_____n__-_n_n 117,675.00 1 Apartment Building, Totaling -_n_-_n_____-----_nnn______nu-__n__- 16,000.00 88 Permits for Remodeling, Totaling -_n__-n_nnnn_nn__--__nnnn_u- 64.937.00 1 Permit for Raising old building Total amount of Building ----_n__n_n_____n___nnu__--__----_-__$959,760.00 Total permits issued-390 INSPECTIONS Building In spections - - - - -- -- - - - u - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - -- - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - 3 06 Plumbing Inspections - ___n____- -- -- --- u_---- ------- _u- ----- -- ----- ------- ------ ___324 Electric Wiring Inspections ___n_u___u_------__--n_n_u__---__nnn_--_---nn__386 Taxicab Inspections nn____----nun_nuu_-___n__-_n__--_n__u___-------------- 10 House Moving Inspections ----__n__-_n_______U_U_----------_--_n____n___---n__- 12 Sign Inspections nn ----u_- _n -- -------_u n_____- _-_n n-____---U--n__U_- - ------ 10 Total Inspections _n___u_u_----------__n______-_u_--- _u--_n__n____l048 Total Receipts for year (Inspections and Permits) U--------U____n ------_u- $1,277.18 Water Connections made by Plumbers nn_n_n____----_n_nn__-_nnnn--nnun115 .sewer Connections made by Plumbers -____n____--_n__un-n_--_--n_-_nnnn--ul00 Gas Connections made by Light Company --_--__n_u_n--______nU_--Uh___n-n- 59 Repairs made by Light Company --------U_h______------__--_u_n_nu____u_----- 33 Water Repairs made by Plumbers _-__nn___--nn__nn_u-__n_u_---_n_n_n___- 36 Sewer Repairs made by Plumbers --n____n-nun-nn___nU_____-----_U------n_- 18 Total Inspections - - - u - ----- -- - - un n- - --------- U_-- ----- nn - --_n361 50 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS RECAPITULA TION ST A TEMENT HISBI;RSEMENTS Administration and Finance __un__-uu__n_u_-uu$ Police Department ---_uuu_-_u_-______n___n__u_- Law Department ---_u_-_uuu_--__uu__nuu_----- Building Department __u_nuu--u-----_UU_UU--U Street Department --_u_u__u_uuuu-_u---___nu_- Engineering Department ---------_uuu_--------_u_- Fire Department nu_u_u__nu_un_unn_nn__u- Park Department nu_un_n_u__n_n__u____n_-__- General Improvement Fund _nnn-u_-__u_n___u_-- Light and Water Fund __u__n_------_uu____n__nn General Bonds and Coupons -_____un__n-___u_nuu Special Bonds and Coupons n-____--__n___n_u----U- Memorial HaIl (Maintenance) _--_unu__u_____n_u-- Band Fund -----_uu_u__u_-------------_U_---_U_-- Library Fund uu_-----------_u_---------------_u_u Firemen's Relief Fund --_u_______nu______n______-- Paving Fund ---_u_-_uu_-_uu--_uu_u_---_uu_-- Unexpended Balance n_-__n_-u_nu_n_n____nu_--- Band Arrearage Fund nu__-___u_u_n_--u__nu-u Memorial HaIl Fund _____n--uu-____un_u_n___u_- Investment Account (Sinking) --unu-uu--n____-u- Investment Account (Firemen's Relief) Balance on hand December 31, 1924 19,057.85 16,259.30 2,901.85 5,719.65 17,950.33 9,024.90 15,863.69 9,730.10 13,816.33 44,278.57 69,154.04 106,874.31 7,475.14 5,000.00 ß,969.29 1,326.58 15.660.87 18,885.76 8.86 48.34 13,000.00 5,000.00 48,040.97 $452,046.73 RECEIPTS Balance on hand January 1, 1924 ----------_uu---_n_$ Administration and Finance n_-----U_--_U_-_U_---- Police Department _uu_u----_uu_---_uu__u_--_u Law Department -----_u_--_u_----------------------- Building Department _--u_nu-___n-_----------_U_- Street Department ___n____--_uu_-----__--__--n-_n Engineering Department _nn------_u-_____n-_u----- Fire Department u_u_---------_u_--_u___u-__n__n Park Department n_n__n_nn__--u_____unnn_--- General Imp. Fund -_u_-----___u__n-u-__nn--UU Water and Light Fund _--_n_-__-u____nun--__nn General Bonds and Coupons _n_u_u____n_u--u----- Special Bonds and Coupons n---u--_u______n_u__n Memorial HaIl (Maintenance) ------------------_u_-_u Band Fund ----uu_--_u__u_------------_u_---_u_- Library Fund _nuun-__nunuu-u___n_-_-----_U Firemen's Relief Fund ___n__-_n-__n_-UU--_U_---- Paving Fund -_uu__u_----------------_u_-------_u Sinking Fun1 _u-uu_-nnn_u_--un_u__nu----u 52,672.24 22,484.46 20,928.49 4,492.45 5,873.03 24,478.76 8,218.00 20,564.10 10,366.08 15,242.14 44.468.43 63,530.43 107,851.86 5.059.34 4,962.14 6,952.35 2,839.36 18,056.52 13,006.55 $452,046.73 A:N':N'UAL REPORT, CI'l'Y OF SALINA, KA.NSAS 51 FUND BALANCES AS OF DEC. 31, 1924 City Treasurer's Cash Account Band Fund Park Fund Library Fund Sinking Fund General Bonds and Coupons Fund Firemen's Relief Fund Memorial Hall Fund - Fire Department Fund Unexpended Balance Account General Improvement Fund Light and Water Fund ---- Santa Fe Avenue Repair Fund Paving Fund Sewer Fund Sewage Disposal Fund Special Bonds and Coupons Investment Acco., (Firemen's Relief Investment Acct. (Sinking Fund) 48,040.97 5,223.61 $ 207.68 2,263.98 52.35 69,894.70 613.21 7,671.19 Fund) 5,000.00 69,796.80 $128,674.59 8,594.91 18,273.36 3,257.47 15,462.83 2,600.15 32.93 36.42 324.23 . 2.39 $128,674.59 52 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS CrDGET OF 1925 ESTIMA TED DEPARTMENT NEEDS General Fund (Administration and Finance, Law. Building, Engineering, Street and Police Departments Memorial Hall Fund Judgment Fund _u- Park Department Fund Fire Department Fund General Improvements Light and Water Fund Band Fund _--__--n-- [nterest on General Bonds Library Fund Sinking Fund Annual Installments and Interest on Sewer Bonds Annual Installments and Interest on Bond issues to pay for the Improving of Squares and Areas ____n__uun---_nn__n-:-_n__nn--_------------ ADOPTED AUGUST 25, 1924 58,185,00 2,500.00 1,000.00 11,380.00 17,670.00 14,000.00 45,000.00 5,000.00 23.170.00 7,000.00 10,000.00 15.350.23 27,191.25 GRAND TOTAL ----______n_nnn__nn____n___--n_nn___--_n__$237,446.48 Eo< C ¡:.. ¡;¡;¡ ~ z c .... Z ;;;¡ 54 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REPORT OF SALINA WELF ARE BOARD The Board of Public 'Welfare has administered relief in time of need during the past year. expended in remedial measures disburc.ed as follows: More than $1800.00 have been For furniture and For Insurance For Shoes For Food For Clothing For Loans Made ]<'01' Rent Red Cross ]<'01' Fuel Miscellaneous Bedding 11.00 20.DO 212.00 708.00 320.00 58.00 87.00 20.00 353.00 43.00 Total The Board has been supplied with these funds voluntarily by friends of good will in Salina. The Board has been as dis- criminating as possible in its work, but it has responded with quick sympathy and encouragement in distress, particularly where the needs of women and children were involved. The Board has been alert to the improvement of moral conditions in Salina. Its influence in the supervision of commercialized amusements, especially public dances, has been very wholesome. The Board has a deep conviction that the maximum of moral benefit and physical relief will not be realized until a Welfare 0 [ficer is employed, whose entire time will be devoted to this very important service of moral and physical conservation. The personnel of the Board is as follows: PRESIDENT, 1'. \Y. Roach; VICE PRESIDENT, Mrs. M"ay Belleville SECRETARY, Dr. B. R. Lantz; TREASURER, W. S. Huesner; SPECIAL RELIEF OFFICER, Mrs. R. H. Short. Brown, ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS 55 REPORT OF Y. M. c. A. SALINA, KAN SAS During the 313 week days of the year 1924 more than 153,'057 people poured through the main doors of the City Y. M. C. A., counting the Sunday crowds more than 175,'0'0'0 people were in the building. This sets a new re- cord for interest at the Y. M. C.A . and passes that of any known previous i year. These figures were obtained by clocking entrances on average days. : However, it is not the mere attendance that counts, but what those en- , trants did that explains the unusual interest during the year. Salina is the i sixth city in size of those having Y. M. C. A. 's in the State, but is second' only to Topeka in point of memberships and in point of activities is second to none. 12,275 beds were occupied by regular and transient roomers and 389 were given free to down and outers. 42,25'0 meals were served in the dining rooms at a very reasonable rate. Over 3'0,'0'0'0 boys were in the play rooms and thereby kept off the stre~t. 1,82'0 men bowled in excess of 6,6'03 games on the two alleys. 9'06 wrestling matches were held by 186 wrestlers on the gym floor. 57,241 shower haths were had in the shower rooms, and 12,39'0 swims in the pool, the only tile pool in Salina. Over 16,'00'0 persons saw the 135 men playing in the City Base Ball league play 84 games, the" Y" assisting in the super- vision of this league. The "Y" sponsored the grade school baseball league, which was played by 12'0 boys and watched by about 5'0'0'0 spectators. The" Y" supervised two Boys' Camps, one with 92 Scouts and the other with 73 Y. M. C. A. boys present. Scout and General programs were used. 49,274 boys and men took part in Gymnasium privileges, classes and games. 5'0 H~-Y boys represented Salina at Older Boys Conference in Manhattan. Junior Hi- Y with a membership of 85 have had an average a'tendance of 7'0. Y. 1\1. C. A., SALINA, KANSAS 56 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS Senior Hi-Y with a membership of 80 have had an average attendance of 63 at weekly meetings. Pioneer Clubs in the several grade schools and churches meet regularly and average about 75 percent attendance. 146 members in attendance at 7 Bible classes with attendance of 2,900. Two discussion Groups meet weekly with an attendance for the year of 5.030. Hi-Y Minstrel participated in by 140 students performed to 200 persons. The proceeds were given to Chinese and Kansas Boys Work. Salina Hi-Y ranked 5th in Clubs in the State out of 150 clubs, The following is a financial statement of the Y. M. C. A. in brief: The Associations work was based upon the sum sub- scribed at the Annual Campaign in November, 1923, and if that amount had been paid as pledged the Association would have paid every bill and had a surplus on hand, after applying a good amount upon the debt against the building, as it was, about $1700.00 was not collected, thereby causing a small shortage to be taken care of by this years contributions. RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS 4,029.00 General Administration 10,087.00 Dormitory 321.00 House- 335.00 Physiool 521.00 Boys Department 2,369.00 Rooms Memberships Laundry Bowling Soap, Towels, Bath Miscellaneous 5,456.00 1,436.00 6,667,00 2,601.00 2, ()()17. 00 $17,562.00 $18,167.00 More proportionate activities than any Y. M, C. A. in the State on very much smaller budgets and in some cases one third the budget, ..¿ u ~ ¡.; 58 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS REPORT OF Y. w. c. A. SALINA, KANSAS During the past year there has been a noticeable increase in the number of girls using the reading room and rest room at the Y. W. C. A. In fact the Association Rooms are in such constant demand by the girls and their friends that one wonders what Salina girls did before the Y. W. C. A. was organized. Many girh find the kitchen and dining room a pleasant place in which to prepare and eat their lunch. Every noon from six to twenty-six business girls prepare their own lunches, use of the kitchen and other rooms being free. Many people who have a few hours to stop oyer between trains or who ha\'e finished a shopping tour and have to wait for someone down town make use of the reading room with its comfortable ehairs and interesting magazines. Membership in the Salina Y. iV. C. A. this year totals 881, di vided into two classes, 430 adult members and 451 junior members. The number of adult members are those only who have signed the cards, indicating their belief in the purpose of the association and pledging their efforts in carrying' out such purpose in their individual lives, and in the Association and community. Numbers of girls have been placed in positions through the employment department, and an effort is being made to extend this work into the business world, as a greater number of placements preyiously made haye been in domestic service. There is a constant demand for desirable rooms both for transient. and permanent accommodation and many girls haye been pleasantly located in places to live through the functioning of the Y. W. C. A. Rooms Registry Department. Great interest was shown in the Educational classes, 165 being enrolled in the spring classes and 200 in the fall. Classes have been conducted in Chorus 'iVork, Dramatics, N eedlecraft, Physiology and Hygiene, Citizenship Lectures, Arts and Craft, Charm School and Development of Civilization. There have also been t \vo Bible Study Classes each semester. The enrollment for the Gymnasium Classes for the year is 125 girls and women. 23 girls were members of the Hiking Club Organized in September. 15 girls played on the basket ball team, either as reg'ular members or substitute. A tennis court was maintained durig the season and many girls played regularly. 55ß girls were in the various clubs of the Association. There has been an increasing interest in Camp WinemaI' each summer. The summer of 1n24 more girls went for one week's camp than any previous time. Those girls who frequent the Y. W.' C. A. find it a place to find friends, good reading, a place for study, wholesome recreation, relaxation, a place for service and opportunities to develop and express the best within themselves. ~ ¡;¡;¡ ::I <!I". 0 ~ ~ Z <!I". ¡;¡;¡ (~ ¡;¡;¡ :j c 0 "" z ~ c :=J þo; ¡:¡:: ~ :=J 110 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS MARYMOUNT COLLEGE AND ACADEMY This splendidly equipped institution under the direction of the Sisters of St. Joseph, has for its purpose the education of girls and young women, together with their training in virtue according to Christian principles. Though Marymount is a Catholic insti- itution, difference of religion is no obstacle to the admission of pupils. All denominations are respected and no influence is brought to bear against the religious con\'ictions of any student Marymount offers courses of study in harmony with standards set for colleges of Kansas. Its work has been approved by the University of Kansas and is accredited by the State Board of Ed ucation. Standard courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science are offered. At present there are 47 young' women following cou,.ses in the first three years of college. The Academic department maintains three distinct courses, viz: The College Preparatory, English and Normal Training Courses. Every attention is g'iven to the indi\'idua] needs of the girls in order to put them in ]'.)()ssession of a thoroughly practical body of knowledge. A preparatory department is maintained in connection with the high school. No effort has been spared to make the school equal to the best in its training for the culture and refinement demanded of the true American woman. Supplementing the Home Economic courses in the College department there j" offered special work in Art consisting of drawing, lettering, painting in water colors and in oil and china painting. The courses are open to persons outside the school as well as to those regularly enrolled in the school. The aim of Marymount Conservatory of Music is to g'ive its students a thorough, technical, music:¡l and artistic training. Piano, violin and vocal students are required to attend the Theory classes and to take part in the movthly recitals. Special at- tention is given to choral work preparatory to singing the approved Church Music. The Progressive Services is taught to those who desire to follow this course. In order to meet the n¡>.~ds of those young women who are obliged to enter the business world before completing their college course, Marymount has ~stablished a COmmer>- cial department fully equipped to fit the student for business life. Special emphasis is laid upon the short course consisting of shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, spelling and office training. I . , 'I I 62 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS ST. JOHN'S MILIT ARY SCHOOL St. John's Military School is an Episcopal boarding academy for boys from eight to eig'hteen years or age. It was founded by Bishop Thomas in 1887 with the aid of public spirited citizens of Salina. The original property consisted of Vail Hall and fifty acres of land. Other improvements have been added, which include a large modern building formerly used as St. Barnabas Hospital and which is now used ,as the home of Junior Boys. St. John's is especially equipped thoroughly to prepare boys for college or business. Her graduates are making enviable records in the colleges throughout the country. St. .John's has one master to every ten cadets-a plan that makes for thoroughness in academic work. Colonel W. L. Ganssle, who h,as been superintendent for the past ten years, is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has had long experience in school work. All regular classes at St. John's are held during the morning session, which extends from eight to one 0 'clock. The afternoon is given over to military drill, athletics, riding, and other forms of recreation and physical development. Recognition is made of the fact that a sound body and happy, alert frame of mind are as essential as a well trained brain. An encampment is held every spring for practice on the rifle range with Major Roy \V. Perkins in charge of the work. During the last encampment fifty:-one cadets received either sharpshooter or marksman badges and five as expert riflemen. St. John's has an enrollment for the current school year of one hundred and one cadets. On the roster are names of boys from all over the United States. St. John's has extended to the citizens of Salina the privilege of using a tract of wooded school land located north of the city and known as Thomas Park. . i I ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 63 KANSAS WESLEY AN UN IV ERSITY, SALINA, KANSAS Kansas 'Vesleyan University, estab- lished in 1886, is located in the southern part of the City. 'l'he campus contains nearly thirty acres, with seven good buildings and is well improved. These are being supple- mented with a new Admniistration Hall, costing at least a quarter of a million dol- lars. In the business section of the city are located the Roach College of Commerce building and the College of Music Studios. The present value of buildings and grounds is $Jí8, 100.00; the total annual budget-$145,000.00; $23í,OOO.00; total assets of the Uni\'ersity $1,500,000.00, and the teaching staff numbers thirty-five. BIRDS EYE VIEW OF KA~SAS WESLEYAN C.UIPUS the total endowment- The College of Liberal Arts offers courses leading to the Ba~helor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, with majors in the following subjects. Modern and Classical Languages, Natural and Physical Sciences, History, Socia] Science, English Litera- ture, Edur;ation and Religion, Public Speaking, Home Economics and others. The College of Music offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Music, also diploma courses in Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice and Public School Music. 64 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS The College of Commerce offers courses leading to the degTe~ of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, also diploma courses ill Business Administration, Commercial 'l'c1cbing and Higher Accountancy, Business College courses are g'iven in Stenography, Banking, Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Civil Service, Court Reporting' and Office Training. AUMI.:o.;lS'l'HATION BULDING. WESLEYAN Kansas Wesleyan has a well rounded schednle, which includes work on Forensics that has established a fine record, definite courses in physical Education, an Athletic ProgTam, such that ìV csley:m teams are coming to rank with the best in the State, and proper attention is given to the spiritual development of the student. I ,I I , I ,.;¡ c c =: 0 r:J:J =: ò .. =: z c Eo Ò Z s: r:J:J ~ ~ 66 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REPORT OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF SALINA The foIl owing facts concerning the Public Schools of Salina are taken from the Annual Report of the Superintendent of Schools for the year ending June 30, 1924. School Census ------------------------------------______5257 Percent of Census EnroIlment _u-nnn___n_n_-__-_- 73.78 PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Kindergarten Elementary Grades 1-6 Junior High, Grades 7-9 Senior High, Grades] 0-12 :'\lumber of Teachers J~mployed Number of Janitors Employed Assessed Valuation of School District Total School Tax Levy 347, 804 660 140 12 $30,086,385.00 12 mills DISTRIß1JTION OF ''AX LEVY mills .64 mills .16 mills .76 mills $625,500.00 Total Bonded General Fund Construction and Hepairs Interest Fund Sinking Fund Indebtedness of School District COST OF SCHOOLS Gen. Control (Salaries of Superintendent, Clerk, Stenographer, Treasurer, Instructional Service (Salaries of Principals & Teachers and other costs of Instruction) ----- Operation of School Plant Maintenance of the School Plant Fixed Charges. (Insurance and Taxes) Debt Service (Payment of Bonds and Interest) Capital Outlay (:'\Iew Bldgs. and Permanent Improvements) Auxiliary Agencies (Library, Health Service and Recreation) etc.)--$ 10,182.50 252,527.16 34,493.15 11.982.42 2,016.52 38,151.23 21,337.97 3,643.17 TOTAL OUTLAY ___n_--_---_--u--h_n__n_--____-__------$354,334.19 68 ANNUAL REPOHT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS ASBURY HOSPIT AL, SALINA, KANSAS Asbury Hospital opened in 1$J21 under the auspiees of the Xortlmest Kansas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The hospital has a capacit~, of 31 be(ls and many patients have been turned away for lack of room. 67fJ patients were cared for during the year 1024 and 112 of these were free or part pay. The hospital did $:5,432.00 worth of serviet' for whieh is receiyrd no pay. No destitute case is refused care. During the year 58 babies were born in the Hospital. Tilere are 14 young women in the School for Nurses and fi'-r of these will graduate during 1925. The valuation of property of Asbury Hospital at the present time is over $21,000.00, Equipment over $13,000.00, Investment $1,500.00 with the addition of over $7,300.00, making a total of over $42,800.00. Nl'RSE'S HOME ..;¡ ~ "" ... 0. r:J:J 0 == r:J:J ~ .... ... c .." "" r:J:J 70 ANKUAL HEPOHT, CITY OF SALINA, KA~SAS ST. JOHNS HOSPIT AL, SALINA, KANSAS St. John's Hospital WJS erected by the Sisters of St. ,Joseph of Coneordia under the able directorship of :Mr. C. A. Smith, Arehiteet of Salina, and speeial eare was taken that St. John's ill ight enter on its eareer of benefit to mankind ftllly eqmpped in every detail. Today St. ,John's represents the latest word in both medical and surgieal treatment and equipment. In September, ID24, a Nurses Training' School was initiate -I in the Hospital and is progressing' very niee]y. St. ,JO]lll'S Hospital was approved by the American College of Surg'eons in October, 1922, as a standardi;r,ed hospital, there" by proving that it is giving the very best of scientific care to its patients. All patients are reeeiVl'(] and eared for within the portals 0 f St. ,John's regardless of raee, eolor or ereI'd and poverty is no barrier. No patient in need of medieal or surgical aid is el'er tu~'ned away unassisted by the Sisters or Members of the Staff. ìVith the growth of Salina St. John's will strive to keep pa~e and will always try to be able to demonstrate its ability and readiness to ('are for the ills of mankind and to extend to them fie ministering hand of kindness and sympathy. 72 ANNUAL REPORT. CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS REPORT OF w. C. T. U. AMERICANIZATION SALINA, KANSAS CENTER, Open Each Aftemoon Except Sundays and Holidays CaBs made at Center by foreigners nn__n___nun___n_----__nn--___n-_n 4,323 CaBs made at Center by Americans __--n_--u_nu-___nn_n_____n__un_-- 2,998 CaBs made in homes by workers _nn_nn_nnnn____nnn_--___n__nnn 150 Garments made at Center _nn_----u-____--un_n__u_n_nn_n-_n-__n-_- 81 Comfort Tops pieced by girls' class, tied and given to them _____n__-___n_- 7 Comforters made or given for distribution _nn_nn_---__-__n___n__n_n_- 35 Mattresses, blankets and pillows n__n__u-__n__--__n-hnnnU--__n_-__n 9 Donations of second hand clothing received (bundles) unn---u_--_n___nn_- 130 Donations of magazines, papers and books nnn_n_n-__n_n__-n-_nu---- 1,501 Donations of Cash for relief work for Christmas, etc. ---__u__hn--u___n__$121.25 Donations of shoes for school children n__n__nnn_--_u_n__-nn_n_n_n- 34 pair Cash received for sale of goods n___n_--______n__________nnuu__n--nn$115.95 Library cards signed for children --_n--_n__n_-n-----__hn_-_n-__n___--- 4 Funerals attended by workers _n-__nn--____n_n_n-nu_n_--un-_hU--- 14 Parties, picnics, etc., given for children and mothers _--__n--n_--_n_n__-- 9 English classes for adults held each Wednesday evening. Sewing classes each Saturday afternoon for girls. Boys' Interests Classes. During vacation classes were conducted each afternoon as foBows: Monday, Loyal Temperance Legions and music. Tuesday, Games and Picture Cutting and Pasting; Wednesday, Sewing; Thursday, Drills and Calisthennics Exercises; Study; Saturday, Open. The Center is always open to anyone who wish to read, rest, consult or sew. and presents for 150, and Christmas baskets were sent to 8 needy families. Friday, Bible A Christmas program was given with a tree, treats FROM JAN. 1, 1924 to DEC. 31, 1924 RECEIPTS FINANOIAL REPORT DISBURSEMENTS Rent --- ----- __n__--------- -- ------ - -- -- -- -- ---- -- _-n_n- $13 O. 00 Phone _n_n_n_---____nu--------_u---_u_____h___n_- 27.35 Expense of Drive __un_n-n------uu-_____n_n---__n 9.50 Mrs. D. L. Timbers - --------------- 787.00 Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1924 -----______nn_--___-n_n_$ 78.78 Contribvtions from City Individuals, business firms, clubs, Sale of Rummage, etc. U_h_--__u-_n__n--U 714.62 Drive, September 15-30 nnn---____nn-_n__--n__------ 846.09 Investment Dodge Agency Balance on hand 953.83 $1,639.49 500.00 185.64 $1,639.49 $1,639.49 .1 ::: ~ ~ ¡¡., ¡;¡;¡ ...¡ ~ ~ ~ c Z .... r:J:J ~ ¡;¡;¡ .... ... 74 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REPORT OF MUNICIP AL GOLF CLUB, SALIN A, KANSAS Salina's Municipal Golf Course is one of her Institutions of which she is justly proud. Located in Kenwood Park, which for years was not utilized, except for occasional special events, it has become the playground for her citizens who enjoy go]f and who do not have access to private clubs. The Course was laid out three years ago by Salina's Ciyic Clubs and sinee that time, through the co-operation of the Salina Municipal Golf Club, it has been improved to the extent that it is one of the best, if not the best, public golf course in the State. Except the mowing of the fairways, which is done by the Park Department of the City, the course is self sustaining. It is maintained with an annual assessment of $10.00 per member and in addition a charge of 25c for each nine holes played is made to those who are not members of the Club. Since its inception a few years ago, at which time there were very few players, it has grown to the point where it is not un- common, on pleasant days, to be patronized to the extent of from seventy-five to one hundred individual players. It is a Democratic Institution, open to the citizens of Salina and her visitors, and an inyitation is extended to all who are interested in golf, to utilize it. I , 1 , I . ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 75 COUNTRY CLUB, SALINA, KANSAS The Salina Country Club W>8S organized in 1911 for a Golf Club, but later de- veloped into a family club for the use of ladies and children as well as men. The large club house is located just east of the City and has all modern com-en- iences, locker rooms with shower baths for both ladies and men, and on the club grounds is an outdoor modern swimming pool, provided with dressing rooms ,and nec- essary room and necessary platforms and walks. The club house and pool being lo- cated on a high hill makes it always cool during the summer months and a fine resort for the members. The property of the Club is about one mile from the business district of the City. Payement is avaiLable from the Club grounds to the City and the Club gets its water: and lig'hts from the City plants. Golf may be played each month during the year, and a splendid ground is equip- ped for the children. The Golf Course is one of the best in the West with 18 holes and 5666 in length, sand greens, par of 70 and body of 80, each nine holes being prac- tieally the same length. The club has a lake well stocked with various kinds of fish The Smokv Hill Ri\'er perty, being lined with trees, helps to set off the beautiful view of the Goif Course. Property owned by the Country Club, 145 acres. Membership of Club, 320. runnmg on Ohe side of the Club pro- .,-- ~ == ~ >"3 >"3 ... t.'1 ~ rn ,..., == c c t" =" ~ ... t" ~ ... z ~ --- A:'i'NUAL TIEPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 77 ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, SALINA, KANSAS Thruout the year of 1924 the City Planning Commission has held several meetings and. fol1owing discussions on certain items, has called the attention of the City Commissioners and Citv :V1anager t'1 a few important matters affecting the general appearance of public and private property and other matters of general public interest. It has been gratifying to know that the City Commissioners and Manager have heartily co-operated with the Planning Commission in carrying out many of our recommendations. Plans are under way for the compliance with other recommendations of our Commission during the next few months. Some of the recommendations of the Planning Commissi<:n during 1924 have been as follows: That trolley poles be removed from Santa Fe in the Business section. wherever possible. Paving of spaces between Street Railway Tracks wherever such tracks appear on paved streets. Improvement in the method of marking streets at intersections so as to make visible such markings from any direction of approach. City acquire a suitable park site in the vicinity of the proposed new ward school building on South Ninth Street to serve southwest part of City. The removal of over-hanging signs in front of business houses is being considered. Many locations for filling stations have been favorably passed upon. A few important locations have been used which have not met the approval of the Commission. A new building code has been prepared which suitably meets the present-day needs of modern construction. Efforts to obtain a more presentable appearance of river banks visible from Oakdale Park. Efforts to extend the jurisdiction of the Zoning Law to apply to cities of 15,000 population or more. More attention to be given grading and general maintenance of unpaved city streets. Installation of waste cans on streets. Extension of neighborhood play grounds, such spaces to be acquired either by purchase or satisfactory lease and proper equipment provided, and the City to consider the general scheme of supervised playgrounds. The nuisance of smoke and soot be eliminated as far as possible. The present state statutes covering zoning laws applies only to cities of 2 000 or more. This does not permit the Planning Com. mission ?~ Salina to o~erat~ under thi.s zoning law and it is hoped that steps wiÌl soon be taken to extend the operation of the zoning law to cIties of 15,000, It beIng the belIef that property values as well as general appearance of the City would be further enhanced by the advantages gained from a zoning law. 78 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REPORT SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY OF LLB,RARY HOURS From June to September, from ~J :00 to 12 :3:) A. M. and fi :00 From September to June, from 11 :30 A. M. to 9 :30 P. 1\1.. Sundays, for reading only, from 2 :00 to 6 :00 P. 1\1. to 9 :30 P. M. Number of days open during year -------------------------------------------- 359 Hours open each week for lending nnnn_n__h_------u__un__nn_un__- 60 Hours open each week for reading nnnnun_-_---n-__un___n__nn_---- 64 Number of volumes added during the year 1924 n--__nn_n_h_h_n_nnn- 1030 Number of volumes added by purchase nnn_n--n_U--_n--------_--_n__- 741 Number of volumes added by gift n_n__-nnn_un__un_n__n-_n_nh_- 279 Total number of volumes and pamphlets _----nuhun--__n--__nnnn---21,972 Total number of volumes loaned for home and school use nn-----____nn__-94,679 CONSISTING OF Adult nn - - - n- - _n n _n - nh -- n n_n - u u - u n- -- U -- - ----- h U u- - ---- -- - _42 ,332 J u venUe h- - nh- n - -- -- - -- - ------ - --- - n_n- - - u- - _n --_n n_- -_n - u n - un40. 049 Reference -------------------------------------------------------------------11.298 Number of borrowers regietered during the year __nu____n__n__n__nn-- 2,015 Total number of borrowers registered _n----uuu__--h_-nn__n_n_--n_--13,453 Average daily circulation _unuun---------_____unnnnn_nn_n_____-- 308 Newspapers and periodicals currently received n__n__nn__nnn_n_--__nn 144 Number subscribed for nn_--nn_nn_unnnnnn__h_n_n--nu--____-- 92 Number received as gifts --_------_--hu------n-------_--------_---------n- 52 Registration period ------------__--_--_n--u-----------_U------n--_---_-- 3 years BRANCH LIBRARY-ST. FAITH'S CHAPEL Opened October 2nd, 1924 Circulation to January 1st, 1925 __--nn_n_n--_-----U-------_----_----h- Number of borrowers registered ----uu---------------_------_n--_----__--- Hours open for lending, Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 9::00 P. M.. and from 5:00 to 6:00 P. M. 538 80 4 .1 c;fJ ~ :z ... Q c;fJ ..;¡ "' ... < ;;¡ :z ~ ... ..;¡ = < u c;fJ =: ~ ;;¡ 0 = ¡¡¡;¡ u ~ ..;¡ 0 ;;¡ c;fJ ~ ... Eo-; ;;¡ < ¡¡¡;¡ ~ 80 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REPORT OF RED CR OSS, SALINA, KANSAS NURSING DEPARTMENT 1\umber of patients eared for during the year 1924 Kumber of yisits made m...mm.m.......m N umber of Baby \Velfare Clinics held Attendance ..........................................m... Number of Eye, Ear, 1\ose and Throat Clinics held Attendance ..n...........m.."""""..""."'.'" Kumber of Tuberculosis Clinics held Attendance ---..........---................... K umber of Mental Clinics held Attendance 387 50 12 129 3 70 1 12 In addition to providing the nursing service, the Red Cross assists in filing Goyernment elaims for ex-senice men; does family welfare work in the community and sponsors Junior Red Cross work through the schools of Salina and Saline County. The responsibility of the .J unior Red Cross is assumed by two chairmen, one representing the City schools and one represeuting the Rural schoois. Its object is to develop the spirit of helpfulness among the children by giving them an opportunity to help some one else. The object of the Red Cross in its construrtiye family welfare work is to assist the family to make the most of its own resources so that it may be a self-maintaining asset to the CJmmunity. ]:"inancial relief is given where necessary, either by the Red Cross or by some other organization interested. The objective for the year of 1925 is more cffeetive senice to those families to whom serVICe closer co-operation of the Red Cross with other social agancies of the community. extended, through the is ~ I I ( ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 81 REPORT OF GYPSUM HILL CEMETERY According to the records on file in the office of the Seer!', tary of the Cemetery Board, it is found that on March 19, 1870, a stock company organized under the name of "Gypsum Hill Cemeterv Association." This stock company had control until February 2, 1917, and at that time the lot owners a .mmed control and 'in 1919 the lot owners petitioned the City of Salina to take over and control the Cemetery. The propositio~- ,vas submitted to the voters in April, 1920, and carried by a large majority. In July, 1920, the Mayor appointed the following named Board of Directors who have had the management of the same up to the present time. Wm. Muir, President Chas. E. Banker, Secretary M. C. Stevenson H. D. Miller, Vice President Theo. P. Worsley, Treasurer Wm. Gardner Cash ----------------"...-..."..-------.__."._------_..,,-,,---."--___-_'m_"oo._-..."...--..-.,,.----.-_uo----------__..._.m-_$4,650.26 Street Car Company Stock ----""--------'-"--__"__00000000___"_00"----"'--'-.'-"--------..---"..---"",.-. 500.00 Total ---------.,,-------------------_......-.----.__.-------m_..___.--_____.oo__oo__--______oo__m__.._.--------____$5,l50.26 While the City of Salina has never passed any ordinance rc gulating the duties of the Cemetery Board, they have endea vored to operate this branch of City Government on a strictly busllless basis and have never yet asked for a tax levy to help support the Cemetery. In taking charge the Board found that there were severa 1 improvements that should be made. was the building of a new sexton's home at the north entrance 0 f the cemetery at a cost of $3500.00. The first improvement 82 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS A water main was laid from Iron Avenue into the cemetery grounds at a cost of $ß2í.00. Guard rail was placed along the new road into the grounds at a cost of $321.00, and a new tool h onse was built for $300.00. To help beautify the grounds a stone entrance was constructed and two large iron gates placed, that cos t in all over $500.00. There are numerous other permanent improvements that have been made, such as extending the water main in all of the new blocks and planting a large number of cedar and elm trees each year where needed. The Board has at all times attempted to keep the grounds in first class condition. When the present Board took charge the sexton was receiving all fees for digging graves and care of lots and also pay for work performed on the grounds. The plan has been changed and the sexton is paid a regular salary, and all fees are paid to the Secretary and turned over to the Treasurer. This has proven to be a more satisfactory system. The Board recently sold ten acres of ground that were not s llitable for Cemetery purposes for $ß,OOO.OO. The money received has been placed on interest and will never be used for any othe r purpose except for the purchase of additional land, which will ha ve to be done in the near future, The Treasurer's report of January 1, 1925, shows the following assets: Cash, Land Account hm_---------.m'--__----------__------m_-'--mm--------------h--'m___._.--___--__h._h--.$ß,OOO.OO Street Car Company Stock ----m__mhh_m'--m_mm--hm--_mm--_'--_m------mh--mhm--_----_---- 500.00 Cash on hand --_------_h_m-_mmm--------m-------_h,,----_h--h-----"m--mhh_m,,_h_h__--m--__--m--m_-- 1,5íO.00 Secretary's Working Fund --------mh_------mm--m--m.--m.._m'm_--mmm----m--hm_--h---m' 300.00 Total -------.-.---...---..--...--------..-------------__.__$8,3íO.23 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 83 BATTERY "A " , SALINA, KANSAS Salina has three National Guard Units, Headquarters Battery 130 Field Artillery, Battery" A," 161st Field Artillery, Head- qnartcrs 1st Bn. 161st Field Artillery. These units are located in the Armory on North Seventh Street, where the material is housed. The horses, forty in number are kept at Oakdale Park. These Batteries are equipped with all late equipment including the Famous French 75 MM Guns. The equipment is complete and ready for immediate field use in case of necessity. The valllC of property in possession of these units for training purposes amounts to $350,000.00. There are 9 officers and 115 enlisted men. Pay for officers, enlisted men, Armory rent and the forage and care of animals amounts to about $75,000.00 per year. This money is all spent in Salina. A Military Committee, composed of local business men works in an advisory capacity for co-operation of interests of units of City. The committee consists of: Martin Ahlstedt, James Hargett, I. Vehon, .Joe Burns, C. H. Gawthrop and Wm. Battersby. The officers of the Units are: Battalion Headquarters, Major Roy W. Perkins, Captain Chas. R. Cravens. Battery" A," 161st F. A.: Captain Ralph A. Lindblom, Lieut. Chas. S. Peck, Lieut. Alvo Northern. Headquarters Battery 130th F. A.: Captain Ward P. Holly, Lieut. Edmund Morgenstern. The Batteries have been commended for their efficiency by Federal Inspectors each year. These Units are ideal for train'. ing-, in peace time, young men in physical development, duties 0 f soldiers and obligations of service to their City, State and Gov- ernmen t at a very nominal cost. The Armory and stables are open at all times and you are cordially invited to pay them a visit and see them, Your Batteries.