The Emporia Gazette from Emporia, Kansas • Page 3

Six THE DAILY GAZETTE Emporia, Kansas, Monday, January 16, 19S9 Collects $9,252 In Nine Months Tax Collector Quits Work After 8 Years on Job erst persons! total- ir.s S3.25385 were collected by Deputy Sheriff Georpe Hosle.r, assigned to tax collections, between August, 15 find January 3. when Mr. Hosier retired with the expiration of Uie term of Sheriff Roy E. Davis. Last August, sheriff's.

office received 1.780 tax warrants from the county treasurer's office to collect 1S37 delinquent, personal property teses totaling $14,473.98. Notices were sent to the persons whose personal taxes were In arrears. Many persons mailed in their payments and others went to the sheriff's office and paid the money to Sheriff Dnvis or to one o( his deputies. Persons who did not volunteer payments were visited by Collector Hosier, who was accompanied on many of ihe trips to the country by Sheriff Davis. COLLECTS BACK TAXES.

Considerable back taxes for 1936, 1935 and 1934 ulso were collected. the total collections of the collections on 1937 delinquency totaled SS.39S.93. according to figures at the county treasurer's office. The remainder was for delinquencies prior to 1937. Of the total of S14.413.81 in 1937 delinquent personal property taxes, i6.077.02 remained uncollected when Collector Hosier turned tax warrants back to the county treasurer's office and made his final accounting.

The collection of 1937 delinquency was about 58 per cent of the total. The 1937 delinquency of S14.473.S8 was 53,665.32 higher than the 1936 persona! property tax delinquency, which totaled S10.808.fi6. Up to the rime of the retirement of Deputy Sheriff Hosier, collections on the 1936 delinquent personal property taxes totaled $7.397.53. according to the records of Mrs. Fannie E.

Williams, county treasurer. The collections since August 1937 are about 68 per cent of the total 1936 delinquency. ON JOB SINCE 1931. Deputy Sheriff Hosier had been in general charge of handling and serving tax warrants in Lyon county since 1931. He served four years each under Joe T.

Dalley ahd Boy E. Davis. He has traveled many hundreds of miles in his tax collection wort and has "cornered" many of the delinquents on Emporia streets as well as getting payments from persons preparing to leave the county or from firms going out of business. Payments on delinquent taxes have been received by Mr. Hosier from persons in many states from California to New York and from northwestern and southern states.

Such collections were mailed after notification of the tax warrants. Changing ownership of properly on which taxes are unpaid is a factor making collections difficult. Mr. Hosier believes few persons purposely avoid paying their taxes and. that people as'honest now as years ago when delinquency percentages were lower.

HAVE GOOD STORIES. "Many persons have convincing stories that they can not pay the taxes assessed," Mr. Hosier said. "Many, persons who promised they pay as soon as they, got the money did so." Mr. many, of the, present delinquents pay their back'taxes if times get better for them.

Mr. Hosier since last August has made some collections on Sunday and others from early morning to midnight. Recently he "tied up" a car of a former Lyon county man, which was found on an Emporia street, until the alleged tax evader paid his bill. Many of the outstanding personal property tax warrants are for small amounts some for less than $1. Still these total large sums.

Over $9,400 in delinquent personal property 1936 and 1937 still-are MORRIS COUNTY. Axe To McPherson Special fo TheOaiettei Council Grove, Jan. Axe to move to McPherson about February 1, to lake over a bakery which he expects to reopen April I. Mr. Axe recently sold his bakery iere to Brothers and Earl Hammer.

Emporia a Center Emporia is to be.one of-the-centers- for forthcoming examinations for merit examinations to "qualify persons for service in the'Unem- ployment' Com peni ati on division, of the Kansas Commission of Labor and Industry. Examinations will be given to persons seeking jobs as stenographers, tabulating machine operators and field auditors. Applications to take the must be filed with Henry F. Holtzclaw, at the Masonic temple in Topeka, not later than January 28. Official entry blanks' are for the classifications of senior stenographer, intermediate stenographer, junior tabulating machine operator and field auditor.

No date or exact place for the examinations have been announced. The tests will be given in Dodge City, Eutchinson, Kansas City, Topeka, Salina, Parsons, Wichita, Hays and Emporia. Holds Corn, Feeds Cheaper Grain Joe Hyde, a farmer who lives north Reading, is reported to be holding the 8,000 bushels of corn he raised last, year-and is feeding cheaper kafir and mllo to his stock. Ail of Mr. Hyde's corn made a good yield, some of it as high as 75 bushels per acre.

Harry McAnarny, a farmer who lives across the Lyon county Une in county, a lot of Mr. Hyde's fields. During the time he worked he shucked not less then 300 bushels per day. Have you advertised your business lately? Try a Gazette ad for results. RAINDO 1938 A FAIR YEAR FOlt year just ended provided Kansas with more moisture than any year of the past nine, except for 1935, records of 8.

federal meteorologist at Topeka, 'showed. The average for the state was slightly normal. 'Virtually' al! 'pparts had'an. abundance from February until August, which was so hot and dry corn was Closing month's were for wheat, Wesleyan Guild Holds Supper ipcclal to The Gazette: Council Grove, Jan. Wes- ieyan Service guild had a covered dish supper in the basement of the Methodist church Wednesday evening.

The supper was followed by the regular meeting of the guild. Mrs. Esther Casey was in charge of the and the devotional lesson was given by Miss Madge Quigley. Joe Richards, secretary of the Farm Loan association here, and Charles Graham, secretary-treasurer of the Council Grove Production Credit association, at tended a meeting of the Farm Credit, Improvement club nt CoUonwoud Falls Friday morning. Mr.

Graham attended a similar meeting in Marion In- the afternoon. An election of officers will be held at the next meeting of the Marshall club which will be at the home of Miss. Ida Booth, Tuesday afternoon. OSAGE COUNTY Pythian Sisters Hold Installation Special to Th6 Gazeue: Osage City, Jan. IB Following officers have been Installed by the Pythian Sisters: Mrs.

Maggie Mussatto, past chief; Mrs. Agnes Woolery, excellent chief; Mrs. Bessie Harris, manager; Mrs. Theresa Oveson, past chief; Mrs. Anna Ford.

excellent senior; Mrs. Louellen Regenold, mistress of ercords and correspondence; Mrs. Florence Bennett, mistress of finance; Mrs. Leah Regenold, protector; Mrs. Lucy Greenstreet.

guard. Mrs. Lucy Greenstreet was the installing officer. MARION Wins Second In Essay Contest Special to The Gazette: Florence, Jan. Ifi Edith 'Mae McCready, Florence High' school, sophomore, won second place in the county essay contest, "How to Become a Good Citizen." A Marlon student.

Fernetta Stenzel, was awarded first place, and Arlene Hegle, Lost Springs, third. Miss McCready will be the alternate contestant in the Pilgrimage to Topeka next February. The tour is a project sponsored by' the Citizenship department, Kansas Federation of Women's 'dubs. The winners are given a day's tour in Topeka. Mrs.

Conrad Kent entertained the Methodist society Friday. The lesson was from the Home Missionary study book and was reviewed by Mrs. Hugh Richards. Mrs. Sam Noll presented the stewardship lesson.

The February 3 meeting will be in the home of Mrs. R. A. Engers. GREENWOOD COUNTY.

Entertains Club Special lo The Gnzcttc." Hamilton, Jan. 16 The Community club met here Thursday at the home of Mrs. Henry Fector. The members spent the afternoon quilting. Twelve members and one guest, Mrs.

George Fector, were present. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. H. H.

Kerr, January 16. Farm Home Burns Near Burlington Special 10 The Gazette: Burlington, Jan. Thomas Phillipi farm home, 4'j miles northeast of Burlington, was destroyed by lire Saturday evening at o'clock. The fire Mrs. Phlllipl's' sleeve, caught fire froin her gasolina Mr.

Phillipi managed to put out the fire In his wife's clothing, but In the. meantime" flames from the stove set fire to the wallpaper and spread' rapidly through the house. Mr. Phillipi telephoned to neighbors who came and saved most of the furniture. The kitchen equipment and bedding were lost.

Since the wind was in the northwest, the barn and other outbuildings did not catch fire. Mrs. Phlllipi's left forearm and hand were burned, although her condition Is not serious. Mr. and Mrs.

Phillipi are using their milk- house as temporary quarters until they can rebuild. The loss was covered by insurance. COFFEY COUNTY. Civic Club Elects Special to TheGatetie: Civic club met at the school building Thursday evening with Mrs. J.

E. Garvey, president, in charge. Officers elected were Mrs. R. E.

Giuin', president; 'Mrs. O. B. Toy, vice president; Mrs. Margaret secretary-treasurer.

A Kansas day program was presented, followed by refreshments served In honor of the retiring president, by the charter members. Local Photos Shown Unique photographs are on display at the art gallery of Emporia State college. Mexican photo- dominate, -a large number coming from Fritz Henle, famous New York photographer. The most popular of his photographs are "Boy from Tepotz Ian," "Tehuana Girl." and "Fisherman on Lake Patzr.harp." Other photographs with features are by Em- porlans. George Wilson took "Gretchen" and "The Populara." "Lonesome Road" Is by John F.

Dietrich, instructor in art. C. of E. Grad Tells Of Work in Seminary Theological students today are learning about the problems of a minister through direct contact with ordained pastors and by assisting them in their churches, according to Louis-Alderton, College of.Emporia student at the Presbyterian Theological seminary, who visited on the C. of E.

campus recently while, enroute to Chicago. who finished here last spring, Is one of four C. of E. alumni who are attending the seminary this year. He and William Pfautz, also of the-class of 1938, are first year men; Douglass of the class of 1937, is in his second year, and Ray Kearns, of the class of 1936, will be graduated from the school at the -end of -this year.

ARE "FARMED OUT." All freshmen ore "fanned out" to Chicago pastors, to assist in church work and in conducting services. Alderton has been assigned to Dr. Clnrance Bpauldlng. pastor of the Kiver Forest Presbyterian has 800 members. Alderton assists with young people's work and-is superintendent of thq Intermediate department-In the Sunday'school.

In addition, he and another student help with cervices, reading scripture, giving prayers and making announcements. Pfautz has not been doing regular church work this fall and winter because of the death of the pastor to whooi he was assigned. Por the latter part of the school year, he will be assigned to another church. HAVE OWN CHURCHES. During the second year of theological school, students conduct their own churches, Alderton said.

Freshmen usually are busy during the second semester, finding churches for their second year of work. Entrance requirements are strict and the courses are "stiff," Aider- ton believes. Required subjects include Greek and Hebrew, Biblical history and dogma. "The work is hard, but I like it because I feel that I'm really accomplishing something," Alderton said. The 3-year course leads to a bachelor of divinity degree.

"It's like starting in school all over again," said Alderton. Another New Course Psychology of music, a new course, will be offered to Emporia State students the second semester, and is accredited by both the music and psychology departments. The course will be taught by Orvllle J. Borchers, head of the music department, and Is designed for general interest of students, not for just the musically inclined. An appreciation of music will be given by trying to show the behavior and reaction of musicians and the effects of music in general.

This is the second new psychology course to be offered for the second semester, the other one being the psychology of religion which will be taught by Dr. E. Geldreich, instructor. Reach customers with the least expense. Use Gazette want ads.

The birthday anniversary of Mrs Frank Bair was an occasion for members of the Pythian Sisters K. of P. lodges to spend Wednes- i day evening at the Bair home, celebrating the occasion. A lunch was served. The Golden Rule club has elected officers as follows: Mrs.

Wagg, president; Mrs. Roscoe Born, vice president; Mrs. Rex Doty, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. John Miller, county board They will take-'office at the la 1 1 meeting of the club year. A' I was served.

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353 Emporia, Kan. OOLOIN GAJE EXPOSITION OPENS IM "SAtf FRANCISCO. HE GROWING PAINS By "What's the matter? All out of boys again? 1 Easy Picking's Omaha, Jan. .16 automobile containing two men drew alongside of Christian Nielsen, hurrying home with his arms full of groceries. "Have you got any money," one man asked.

Nielsen quickened his pace. "Okay, I'll see for myself," the man exlaimecl. jumping out of the car. After commanding Nlelson to "look ahead." he took his wallet containing $22 from a hip pocket. Be well The Gazette every day.

McNutt Campaign For 1940 Opened Indianapolis, Jan. 16 or- gantad campaign, for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination, apparently the rirst, started here today in behalf of Paul V. McNutt, United States high commissioner to the Philippines and former Indiana governor. McNutt's supporters opened headquarters In a two-room hotel suite next door to the Democratic state committee and laid plans for statewide organization of McNutt-for- presldent clubs, later to reach out Into other sections of the country. TO U.

S. IN MARCH. McNutt Is to return to the United States in March for an indefinite stay. Frank McHale, national committeeman and McNutt's campaign manager, said he believed the early start, a year and a half in advance of convention time, would help the drive. "If a man isn't strong enough to stand the sunlight now," he observed, "he'll never be.

I believe Paul McNutt thrives on sunshine." He said he would offer McNutt as a "conservative New Dealer," acceptable both to the liberals who have followed President. Roosevelt and the conservatives who have fought him. Voice of Experience Lake. Mills, Jan. 16 T.

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