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1948
RECREA TION COMMISSION
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
A Report
of the Superintendent of Recreation
JANUARY 1, 1948- JANUARY 1, 1949
To the Citizens of Salina:
It is a pleasure to submit this report of the Salina Recreation Commission
for the calendar year 1948. (Actually the recreation program began to function
several months after January 1, 1948.) This was the first year of the tax sup-
ported recreation program in Salina.
The Recreation Commission in its infancy has tried to meet the needs
and interests of all its citizens. There has been recreation for the individual.
for partners, for groups, for teams, and for the family as a unit. There has
been varied playground programs, large community events, entertainment for
churches, clubs and various organizations. The program covered athletics, arts
and crafts, music and dramatics, special events, miscellaneous activities and
many special services which placed the Recreation Commission at the com-
mand of the community. The Recreation Commission has tried to make the
fullest use of Salina's recreational facilities. The whole-hearted cooperation
of all agencies and individuals help to make the program possible.
Our great country is only as strong as our morale. Our task is to help
build the morale of the American people now called upon to perform an his-
toric role. Healthful recreation is an essential in our preparation for the decis-
ions and tasks that lie ahead.
DAN BOLEN, Chairman
Mrs. EDWIN C. HOWE, Sec'y.
DAVID A. ZOOK
Superintendent of Recreation
W. W. YOST, Vice-Chairman
PERRY FULLER
JACK FLEMING
The Recreation Commission wishes to acknowledge and express apprecia-
tion:
To the many organizations and individuals, who have cooperated during
the past year to make the recreation program successful.
To the City Commission, Park Department and Board of Education for
their cooperation and assistance for additional facilities, leadership and main-
tenance.
To the National Recreation Association and Kansas Recreation Associ-
ation for their many services.
PROGRAM COMMENT
The Program was operated in eighteen (18) locations in all sections of
the city. The properties used belong to the Salina Park Department, Board of
Education, City of Salina, and private agencies.
The summer playground staff included twenty-four
supervisors in arts, crafts, athletics, dramatics and music.
(24)
leaders and
In keeping with the City of Salina's safety record and unusual as far as
playground activity is concerned, there were no major accidents recorded dur-
ing the playground season.
Plans for the coming summer season include additional lighting on the
playgrounds so as to make more activity possible at night. This will offer a pro-
gram to family units. It will also make possible more ball games at night which
in turn offers the day worker more recreational opportunities either as a
participant or spectator.
Plans of the Recreation Commission, cooperating with City, school and
park authorities, include provisions for additional recreational leadership and
for the development of new recreation facilities and the future improvement of
existing recreation areas and structures.
The Recreation Commission with the cooperation of Mrs. Ann Livingston
of the National Recreation Association conducted a recreation institute from
May 17 to May 22. Sixteen meetings were held and a total of twenty-four
hundred Salina citizens were in attendance. One of the many benefits of the
Recreation "revival" was the organization of four square dance groups. Our
newspaper says, "Square dancing has had a modern revival in Salina this
winter and it seems that everybody's doing it." At present, in addition to the
many private home square dance groups, many organizations and clubs have
regularly scheduled square dance nights.
Carver Center was dedicated in early April. It has served men, women,
boys and girls of this and other nearby communities. The total attendance for
the year was 41,312. Mrs. Geraldine Hudson, director, has been recognized for
her outstanding work by the Recreation Commission and the citizens of Salina.
The Sacred Heart recreation program was very ably conducted by
Anthony Zamrzla. The total attendance for the three and one-half months of
operation was 4,297.
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The Young Adult Club of Salina has a membership of approximately 500.
This newly formed organization is almost self sustaining. Various committees
set up by volunteers provide several outstanding programs a month.
Salina teachers included on the summer playground staff were Arnold
Lehman, Hawthorne playground director; Leslie Neywick, Oakdale playground
director; Anthony Zamrzla, Sacred Heart playground director; Frances Lind-
bloom, director of girls and womens activities; Marie Bowen, supervisor music
and dramatics; Nellie Thompson, supervisor arts and crafts; James Hosley,
Oak dale park director, and Edwin Hitchcock, director of playgrounds.
The "Fun for the Family" program at Lincoln School offers a recreation
program to the family as a unit. After a slow beginning the average evening
attendance is 125.
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Activities of the arts and crafts center at the YWCA cottage are develop-
ing with each session. Slightly less than 100 are taking active part in leather
craft, Ceramics, weaving, silver work, woodwork, painting and numerous other
activities. Mrs. Adda A. Knight deserves much credit for our good beginning.
At the fish rodeo last summer not one of our hundred contestants caught
a fish. The result is that some several hundred sportsmen have been giving
much of their time to see that our young fishermen have a "fishin' hole."
1949 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1948
1948 (Calendar Year) Expenditures
Actual
7-1-47 to
6-30-48
$ 4,334.12
1,298.19
7 .082.25
166.14
REQUIREMENTS-
General Fund.
Administration. .
Community Centers
Playgrounds. .. .
Special Activities
Other
TOTALS.. ... ..
Add 50% for period 7-1-49 to 12-31-49
Prepared
1949
Budget
$ 9,425.00
5,000.00
15,260.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
$33,685.00
16,842.50
. $12.880.70
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS
$50,527.50
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REVENUE-
Unencumbered Balance 7-1 . .
County Treasurer's Balance 7-1
1947 Tax in Process of Collection
Refunds.. ...'-
Ad Valorem Tax
s
None
None
$12,385.49
3,340.00
1,707.82
500.00
32,594.19
$50,527.50
168.18
25,098.01
. $25,266.19
TOTAL REVENUE
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1949 Requirements
Less: Anticipated Tax
BALANCE
$32,594.19
4,184.58
$28,409.61
The annual report is based on the calendar year and the above prepared figures are
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1948. To present a clearer picture of the 1948 calendar
year expenditures add $3,704.35 (administration); $2,986.99 (community centers);
$7,250.22 (playground & playfields), and $1,450.69 (special activities) for the period
from July 1 to December 31 making a total 1948 expenditure of $28,272.95.
ATTENDANCE
Community Centers .
Special Activities. .........
Playgrounds and Playfields
GRANO TOTAL
PlayAround Attendance
Bartlett
Dunbar
Franklin. .
Hawthorne
Lowell ..
Oakdale
1080
9505
.. 1762
13299
8925
9334
48,041
. 5,443
.95,714
149,198
PlayAround Attendance
Phillips ..
Riverside. .. ..
Sacred Heart.
South Park.
Whittier. .. ..... .
Oakdale (Park)
870
1016
.- 7370
..10452
. 9567
22534
9 Summer playgrounds (7 schools
parks)
2 School gymnasiums
2 Community Center (Carver)
2 Horse shoe courts
2 Roque courts
I School community center (Roosevelt)
I Croquet court (9 portable croquet sets)
2 School athletic fields
I Shuffle board area (outdoor)
4 Park baseball diamonds
I Hall (Memorial)
FACILITIES
and 2 1 Ping pong area (outdoor)
2 School baseball (outdoor)
18 School softball (outdoor)
2 Lighted softball diamonds
school)
12 All weather tennis courts
I Day hike camp
2 Tot lots
2 Swimming pools
1 Ice skating area 120x200
I Park recreation building
20 Playground softball teams
4 Adult girls softball teams
14 Playground track teams (7 boy-7 girl)
I Baseball clinic
7 Sports tournaments (weekly play-
ground)
I Tennis instruction program (all age
groups)
(I park-l
ATHLETICS
4 Swimming instruction program (all age
groups)
10 Elementary school girls softball teams
10 Elementary school boys softball teams
10 Elementary school track teams
Exhibition softball program (inter-league
& inter-city)
Cooperation with YMCA athletic pro-
gram
34 Square dances
Song contests
2 Radio music programs
Playground rhythm units
Dramatic groups
2 Radio dramatic programs
MUSIC AND DRAMATICS
8 Summer story telling groups
1 Community sing
Band concert-Playground programs
Choral club
Carol caravan
Movies for entertainment and education
9 Handicraft art groups
City handicraft exhibit
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Adult craft club
Free song book service
Reservation ball diamonds
Training institute for recreation leaders
(Ann Livingston)
Training institute for summer playground
leaders
Planning and conducting parties
Planning and conducting picnics
Speaker for organizations
Consultation service on recreation
Advice on backyard playgrounds
Information to other communities on pro-
gram planning
Supplying bulletins for home or club use
SERVICES
Assisted in coordinating music organizations
Summer activity coordination
Furnishing free picnic equipment
Assistance to churches, clubs, and schools
in organizing recreation programs
Planning and conducting athletic events for
schools and organizations
Furnishing public address equipment for
public use
Movie projector for public use
Furnishing Santa suits
Furnishing elementary school recreatioa
leaders
Community club organization
SPECIAL EVENTS
Softball all-star games
Girls playday
Cavalcade of Kansas Day (playground)
Joseph Lee Day programs
Playground lantern parade
Playground arts and crafts exhibits
Fishing rodeo
Indian dance and camp programs
Kite meet
Rope jumping tournament
Jackstone tournament
Marbles tournament
Center dedication
MISCELLANEOUS
Recreation clubs (square dance) organiza-
tions
Social recreation parties
Hiking program
Casting-fishing demonstrations
Family Fun programs
Young Adult Club program
Ice skating program