Thrift Drives Major Iowa Budget Slashes in 1933
The Associated Press reports Iowa counties expect about nine million dollars fewer in 1933 budgets than 1931, with Bremer County cutting from 258,529 to 245,300 and state and city officials also trimming expenses. Auditors note surpluses from 1932 and a broader move toward economy across counties, cities, and schools.
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A. D. Stefferud
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Bremer County
County Taxpayers’ League
C. Fred Porter
Oscar Anderson
Tipton Pioneer Observes Eighty-Eighth Birthday
A Tipton resident, Mrs. Cobb born August 5, 1855 in Ohio, reflects on early Cedar County life with her family. She helped build the area, worked as a teacher, and witnessed the Boynton brick kiln that contributed to the Cedar County courthouse.
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County
Benjamin Boynton
Boynton
Old Lunsden Farm
Tipton
John Brown
Cobb
Ohio
Cedar County Court House
Nichols couple marks golden wedding after 52 foot well feat
Special to The Gazette. Mr. and Mrs. William Oostendorp, sr. celebrate fifty seven years in Nichols after drilling 52 feet through rock to reach a well in pioneer Kansas. The couple, who once lived on a sod barn farm five miles west of Nichols, raised five children and now have eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He served in multiple public roles including school director and town official.
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Gazette
Nichols
William Oostendorp
Kansas
Iowa
Pike Township
Nichols Telephone Company
Jigs Outshine Jazz in Old Time Square Dance Revival
In Waubeek and nearby towns, 77 year old Andy Brislawn leads a push to revive traditional square dancing. Locals Bert McCann and Brislawn brothers keep the dulcimer and fiddle alive, recalling early Midwest folk practice and community weddings where dancing stretched the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallkeels
Adeline Taylor
Andy Brislawn
Anamosa Couple Reclaims Brewery Into Stone Home
Mr and Mrs C H Brown of Anamosa turn a brewery into a striking twenty five room stone residence. The couple attract visitors with sparkling well water and a lush garden, drawing hundreds of strangers to their door for the transformation and unique home.
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Lvne
C. H. Brown
Anamosa
McGregor Girl Runs Five Acre Riding Stable For Summer Visitors
Doris Downing, 24, of McGregor, manages a five acre riding stable attracting Chicago families and summer cottagers. She speaks of horses as lifeblood, showing a grandmother’s side saddle and running trail rides with picnics and wiener roasts on McGregor hills. The story also touches on nearby historic brewery remnants and local families.
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McGregor
Horse Association of America
Doris Downing
Doris
Whoa’ & Groceryman
Wae Guta
and Valley
Ridgewood
McGregor Heights
Chicago
Sym
Sixteen Pass Life Saving Examinations Reported
Sixteen life saving examinations were passed in Marengo and surrounding towns as the Red Cross tests ranked highest among junior candidates. The group included junior savers Julian Bartusek Clifford Berry Gene Beard Maurice Hogan James Dower Leighton Beilstein Willard Burgy William Craig Russel Hecht Richard Box Gilbert Schlarbaum and Ira Week the senior from Belle Plaine. Examiners Keith Weeber Roland White Robert Jacobs and Charles Hibbs also passed the technique test with Robert K Dower recently approved for reappointment. Jacobs and Hibbs were noted as under 20 years.
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Marengo
Red Cross
Julian Bartusek
Clifford Berry
Gene Beard
Maurice Hogan
James Dower
Leighton
Beilstein
Willard Burgy
William Craig
Russel Hecht
Richard Box
Belle Plaine
Gilbert Schlarbaum
van Horne
Ira Week
Robert K. Dower
Keith Weeber
Iowa City
Roland White
Robert Jacobs
Charles Hibbs
Jacobs
Hibbs
Marengo man disputes tax cut quote at county meeting
Arthur Plagman of Conroy told the Iowa county board of supervisors on Wednesday that a newspaper report misquoted him about tax reductions. He said taxes should be cut but the cited figures and phrasing were inaccurate.
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Marengo
Arthur Plagman
Conroy
Iowa County Board of Supervisors
Cottonwood United Brethren Church to Mark 90th Anniversary
In Washington Iowa on Sunday the Cottonwood United Brethren church in Wayland will celebrate its 90th anniversary with Rev W T Boston as pastor. Bishop A B Statton of Kansas City will be the speaker at morning services and Rev Ira Hawley of Paragould will address the group in the event.
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Washington
Cottonwood United Brethren Church
Wayland
W. T. Boston
A. B. Statton
Kansas City
Ira Hawley
Parag Eg
Twelve Republicans Seek Taylor Seat in Montgomery County
In Red Oak and nearby towns twelve candidates entered the race to fill state representative post after J. E. Taylor's death following the primary nomination. Nominees include C. P. Leige rot C. F. ison T. J. Hysham Marion Halbert Charles Miller Harry Maloney Elmer Bass H. A. Glackemeyer Alfred Williams C. C. Anderson O N Hultman and J H Petty.
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RED Oak
INS
Montgomery County
J. E. Taylor
C. P. Leigerot
C. F.ison
T. J. Hysham
Marion Halbert
Charles Miller
Harry Maloney
Elmer Bass
H. A. Glackemeyer
Alfred Williams
C. C. Anderson
Arrest Sheldon Man Involved In Cattle Theft Case
Sioux City AP reports S. D. authorities arrested 28 year old Sheldon Iowa man S. ae M. R. Dailey after A. H. Tritz identified him in connection with the theft of 15 cattle. Dailey was released to State's Attorney Herman Blecker of Mitchell South Dakota for further questioning.
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Sioux City
A. H. Tritz
Parkston
S. Ae
M. R. Dailey
Sheldon
Dailey
Herman Blecker
Mitchell
S. D
Object To Manner Of Liquidation Of Bank In Davenport
In Davenport Scott county district court attorney J A Hanley represents 17 depositors in a bill of objections and suggestions in the American bank liquidation. The petition seeks a hearing on attorney fees including amount and number of lawyers and asks the court to determine the matter.
Directors' liability noted in bank closure action
The petition outlines suits against directors for recovering bank obligations while stating no complaint against E P Adler as head of the reorganized Davenport bank and praising his efforts in organizing the new institution.
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E. P. Adler
Davenport
He May Be Young But He Has Plenty Of Responsibilities
Sioux City police held H. H. Young in jail on Saturday on alleged non support. He has a third child and had previously paid his overhead expenses. The report notes Young’s ongoing financial obligations and pending legal action.
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Sioux City
H. H. Young
Young
Wearin Returns Expense Funds After Court Ruling
Des Moines Iowa AP State Rep Otha D Wearin of Hastings repaid 598 78 to the state treasurer with interest under the legislative expense account act. The act was struck down as unconstitutional by the state supreme court.
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Des Moines
Otha D. Wearin
Hastings
Supreme Court
Dr M J Kenefick Found Dead In Algona At 71
Dr M J Kenefick former president of the Iowa Medics died at his home in Algona Iowa on Saturday. He was 71 and the cause of death was a blood clot in the brain as reported by doctors.
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Dr. Kenefick
Iowa Medics
Algona
INS
Dr. M. J. Medical Associa Inted
Star route begins mail service to four towns
Mount Vernon will launch a star route to carry mail from here to Martelle Morley Olin and Stanwood starting Wednesday.
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Mount Vernon
Martelle, Morley, Olin and
Stanwood
See Iowa First Slogan Showcased in Oelwein Visit
Oelwein embraces the See Iowa First summer plan with tourists and residents exploring attractions along Highway 11. Visitors tour scenic Otter creek grounds, golf at the Oelwein Country Club, and view sites including Mrs. Cana day garden, J. T. Ridler grotto, and the 1852 log cabin on the Mealey hotel area estate.
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Oelwein
Iowa
Otter Creek
Oelwein Country Club
J. C. Canaday
J. T. Ridler
Mealey
J. B. Burch
Frederick Oelwein
12-Hour Cornfield Chase Ends With Benton Robbery Conviction
Ralph Hanson, 27, of Radcliffe Indiana, was sentenced by Judge Clarence Nichols to up to 10 years in the Anamosa men's reformatory after a 12 hour manhunt from Van Horne across cornfields. Hanson had broken into several garages, including Bevins Motor Co and Iowa Builders Supply, to steal $4 in postage stamps. Deputy McClellan faced criticism for not aiding in the capture as Hanson was apprehended at 3 p.m. following the 4 a.m. burglary alarm delivered by D A Bowman.
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Vinton
Ralph Hanson
Bevins
van Horne
Clarence Nichols
Anamosa
Hanson
van ‘Aioe Auto Co
Don Schallan Auto Co
Iowa Builders Supply Co
Bevins Motor Co
D. A. Bowman
August McClellan
Radcliffe
Enterprise Press Co
Williams
Ohio
Benton County
Murphy And Field Set Talks At Tama County Fair
Tama County fair political day on September 6 will feature Henry Field of Shenandoah and Lewis Murphy of Dubuque as senatorial speakers. The Republican program is run by the Tama County Republican Women’s club with Mrs Mea Banks as president and Elia Taylor as program chair. A picnic lunch is planned at noon. Field speaks at 10 a.m. before an engagement in Mason City, with a farm woman speaker likely on the program. Mur fy will speak in the afternoon under Democratic coordination led by Charles E. Benesh.
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Tama
Tama County
Henry Field
Shenandoah
Lewis Murphy
Dubuque
Iowa
Republican Womens’ Club
Mea Banks
Montour
Elia Taylor
Traer
Mason City
League Of Iowa Municipalities Convening At Spencer
The League of Iowa Municipalities will convene August 16 17 and 18 in Spencer. Registration starts Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Hotel Tangney led by Miss Minnis Offman Mrs Wilma Jorgensen and Miss Jane Matheson. Main address by Harry J Corcoran chief engineer Iowa Insurance Service bureau on Factors in Fire Insurance Estimates. Taxation discussed by Clarence Knutson and George W Patterson. Wednesday speakers include A L Ulrich labor commissioner Stipp and Mayor Cor Van De Steeg.
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Spencer
League of Iowa
Clarence Knutson
Clear Lake
George W. Patterson
Burt
A. L. Ulrich
Des Stipp
Des Moines
Cor van de Steeg
Orange City
Edward Conner Dies At Mechanicsville
Edward Conner 65 longtime Mechanicsville resident died suddenly Saturday. He worked with a threshing crew and had felt unwell for weeks. Survived by brother James and five sisters. Funeral Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Ira Johnson home with burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Mechanicsville
Edward Conner
George
Lydia Conner
S. O C. O. F. Lodge
James
John Schorr
Charles Studer
Ira Johnson
Ella Conner
Bert Albaugh
Elkton
S. D
Rose Hill Cemetery
Oelwein Man Struck Over Head By Thugs
Davis 55 was assaulted near his home Friday night, robbed of $4 and an insurance check, and left unconscious until Saturday morning. He saw two men approach him as he headed to the store for milk.
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Oelwein
Si Davis
Davis
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