Checkers Criticize School Rental Of Sports Facilities
State auditor report on the school district for the year ending June 30 1934 criticizes bookkeeping shifts to the secretary of the board of education and alleges unauthorized athletic expenditures. Board president E R Moore disputes many charges noting legal classifications and expediency during treasurer Derflinger’s absence. New treasurer O A Kearney later faced book reconciliation delays and clerical support issues as the district considers standardizing practices and issuing checks to retire warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
E. R. Moore
Coe
Moore
Supreme Court
L. J. Derflinger
O. A. Kearney
Kearney
Tary
Tha Carney
Sore
ABC
Aha
An Sian
The Debunker Column on Opinion and Local Governance
A column discusses expertise limits and the need for qualified authorities in matters like health, law, and radio. It cites school district finances, athletic expenditures, and bonds, noting irregular payments and rising indebtedness. The piece argues for cautious reform and prudent governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Ledger, Inc
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest and Woolhampton Abbey
A poem praises teachers with a Christmas apple gift and a note on teachers’ patience. The text also mentions the new Dousi abbey of the Benedictine Order at Woolhampton in Berkshire, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Woolhampton
Berks
England
Dousi Abbey
Mind exploration questions on science and governance
The text presents questions on whether improved living conditions raise human stature and whether science should guide government. It cites Franz Boas supporting acquired traits and notes most biologists disagree. It argues progress comes from applying science to self governance with examples Cincinnati and Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Boas
Columbia
Boas
1932 33 Drivers Licenses Extended To 1935
Sheriff Petrus announces that licenses dated 1932 33 remain valid through 1935 due to a state extension. He notes 86 unclaimed licenses mailed to Des Moines applicants and returned. The office began issuing 1935 chauffeur licenses Saturday, with a $2 fee and delinquency date January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Petrus
Linn County
Des Moines
October Fire Loss in Cedar Rapids Reported
Chief Emil P. Kohout told the city council that October fire loss totaled 1518 dollars. Buildings accounted for 1173 dollars of the loss with 345 dollars on contents. after insurance adjustments 20 dollars loss on buildings and 112.33 dollars on contents remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Emil P. Kohout
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Checkers
State
John Harvey Farbey
Sokol Association
Coe College
Public Works Fund
Harry W. Mepner
Syracuse University
Albert Edward Wiseam
Albert E. Wigeam
C. V. Brogan
Dr. E. E. Free
New York
Hazard
Vicks
DIAL
White Eagle Coal Co
First Street
Albert Edward Wiggam
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Our
Lane
Armstrong
N. Y
Armstrong’s
A. J. Ramsey
Joe Nemecek
Armstrong Clothing Co
R. A. Holmgren
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