The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-10

Charles Stewart secretary of the North
Topeka Civic club, at meeting of that
made iast a e bteb
followed, will be TO the advantage Of both
North Topeka and Topeka.
The Brist Manufacturing company, for
instance, Mr.. Stewart pointed out, Is now
without a home, while North Topeka has q
number OF sites that would be admirably
peka is not awake. apparently, to the
advantages North Topeka has to offer
concerns The railroad facilities are ad,
mirable and the location central.
North Topeka Revolving Investment
which old houses could be bought up by
the club remodeled and repaired and sold
to individual purchasers on payments, thru
association. In this way, Mr.. Stewart said.
North Topeka could help In the housing
problem which now confronts the city,
Never before, 1t is said. has North To-
peka been in a more prosperous business
sas avenue from the bridge to beyond Cor
don street is occupied, and q number of
firms have been prevented from locating
buildings. This situation was discussed
and the Civic club will endeavor to in
terest capital in erecting new and repair
A meeting for North Topeka business
men and property owners win be held next
l.
munity house, to further discuss the sug-
gestions made by Mr.. Stewart A commit.
the Civic club viii see the business men
of the North side and urge them to be
present at this important meeting.
Parkhurst were appointed on a committee
to see the street railway company in re-
gard to getting better service on the
repaired on northern Kansas avenue.
That signs be placed directing motor
tourists to Garfield park for a parking
Stewart. and Fred Beuchner reminded the
club that parking Cars in Garfield park
has has 0eeP Ss e %efe Een
the creek bank. Mr.. Beuchner suggested
seeing Park Commissioner McGiffert in re-
gard to allowing tourist cars to be parked
f. o. Morns. I. e. McGrew and John
Pratt were appoinssd on committee to to
having the overflow pump put in order
that the streets may be kept free from
water wat r during the hsaEy spring rains now tS
small capacity of the sewers the water
now cannot be carried away during heavy
The secretary reported a number of
answers had been received to the letters
written to Washington in regard to the
building. and that the letters all stated
that nothing could be done to change the
Plans rs al I,s.t|s. adopted; .,,o,n,.a
chairman of self-appointed committee to
arrange for an entertainment to be, held
soon, for which small charge will be
made.
Dues and new membership fees were
paid to the amount of eighteen dollars.
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. William Boast and Mr.. Roy Boast
are sick with flu at their home, 300 jack
son street.
The intermediate society of the North
Topeka Baptist church will hold social
gathering Friday evening at the, church.
Mrs. j. A. Jacobs, formerly. of North
her son in Lone Wolf. Okla. came today
to visit friends and to attend to property
interests.
Wanted-one or two unfurnished rooms
for light housekeeping. In North Topeka,
by one woman. Call 1852 W.-Adv.
Mrs J. s. Miller was pleasantly sur
prised Monday evening at her home, 154
Evelyn street, when number of friends
came. to celebrate her birthday anniversary
Rose, Mr.. and Mrs. Bent. Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooper and son, Teddy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bassett, the Rev. Mr.. Anderson and Mrs,
Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. McAim, Mrs. Dun
can. Mrs. Wright. Mrs. o. E. Robinson.
Light refreshments were served and a
pleasant evening enjoyed.
Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Walter R. Shook, corner of Tyler and
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Shirley have return
ed from their wedding trip and have gone
to their home near Granville. They have
been the guests Of Mrs. Shirley's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B, T. Payne.