Iowa tax relief survey shows strong real estate payments
IERA survey across sixty six counties finds Iowa homeowners paying about 90 percent of current year real estate taxes by November 1, with statewide delinquency projected near 9.9 million dollars. Officials credit homestead refund law and November payments boosting the rate toward 96 to 97 percent by year end.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
IERA
tlonsIn
Black Hawk
Bremer
Buchanan
Cedar
Chickasaw
Clayton
Dubuque
Town
Jackson
Jasper
Johnson
Jones
Linne
Louisa
Marshall
Poweshiek
Scott
Wapello
Governors pledge 25 percent state employee cut after election
Des Moines reports Governor elect George A. Wilson announcing a 25 percent reduction in state employes when the new Republican administration takes office. He said staff will not exceed the 1932 level and that economies will be maintained in executive offices as the administration reorganizes and consolidates.
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Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Wilson
Commerce Commission
One Dead In Joyriding Cab Crash Near Glenwood
Three cab drivers took a joy ride Friday night. Wayne Hough age 22 was killed and Russell Woods 21 suffered a skull fracture in a crash when the driver, Ray Townsend 22, lost control near Glenwood and hit a clay bank. Townsend escaped with minor bruises.
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Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Wayne Hough
Russell Woods
Ray Townsend
Power plant upgrade grant approved for Muscatine
The regional public works administration office announced a $228 938 grant for power improvement and additions to the Muscatine plant.
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Omaha
Public Works Administration
Muscatine
Out Of State Couples Boost Iowa Marriage Rate
Iowa's marriage rate rose 17 percent to 10.1 per 1000, driven by couples from Illinois Minnesota and Wisconsin crossing borders. Scott County Davenport reported a jump from 9.3 in 1935 to 93.7 in 1936, as Illinois pre marital medical rules pushed many to Iowa. Worth County near Minnesota reached 63.9 per 1000, aided by Minnesota five day waiting period. Dubuque County opposite Wisconsin stood at 20.4, over twice the 9.3 1936 average. Illinois and Wisconsin require blood tests for syphilis.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Scott County
Davenport
Mississippi
Worth County
Mason City
Dubuque County
Twelve On State Auditor's Staff To Lose Positions
State Auditor-elect C. B. Akers issued dismissal notices to twelve staff members, effective December 31, 1938, as he takes over the office January 1. Recipients include Mary Morgan, Clark Ray, George Millett, Mrs. Kate Newman, Anne Flanagan, Dorothy Crawford, Katherine Reynolds, Jack Ellwell, Esther Volkman, Bob Wray, Dave Celander and Al Grubb.
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DES Moines
C. B. Akers
State Auditor's
Mary Morgan
Clark Ray
George Millett
Kate Newman
Anne Flanagan
Dorothy Crawford
Katherine Reynolds
Jack Ellwell
Esther Volkman
Bob Wray
Dave Celander
al Grubb
State Auditor
Christmas Spirit Shown By Tipton Crash Victim
Walter Kniesel of Powhattan Kansas lost his right leg in a Tipton Iowa accident on Oct 22. He forgives the drivers and praises the help from fellow officers hospital staff and donors. He remains hopeful for a full recovery and a bright Christmas with turkey.
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Tipton
Walter Kniesel
Powhattan
Kan
St. Luke's Hospital
Kniesel
Harold Parr
Parr
Daviness and
Grimm
Iowa
New Dam Cuts Flood Hazard At McGregor
The Walton Hollow dam is finished and reduces flood danger for McGregor residents. Farmers gain less soil erosion and crop loss while CCC workers celebrate a job well done. Historic floods, like the 1908 event, are recalled as the town of Pocket City of Iowa continues its battle with the Mississippi floodwaters.
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Mcgregor
Walton Hollow
CCC
Dubuque
Mississippi
Iowa
Midwest G O P Leaders Plan Regular Meetings
Republican leaders from nine midwestern states will hold regular meetings to discuss common organization problems. Iowa chair J H Milroy led the meeting with South Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa represented. Wisconsin state chairman F N Gullickson was asked to invite Nebraska Ohio Kansas Michigan and North Dakota leaders to join. The plan envisions bi or tri monthly gatherings at a central location and continuing active party headquarters between campaigns.
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Mason City
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
J. H. Milroy
G.O.P
F. N. Gullickson
Nebraska
Ohio
Kansas
Michigan
North Dakota
Committee Named To Select Cornell College President
The resignation of Dr. H. J. Burgstahler as president of Cornell College, effective Sept 1, 1939, was accepted by the board of trustees at a Montrose hotel luncheon. A six member committee led by W. R. Boyd of Cedar Rapids was formed to recommend a successor, with members J E Stout Evanston Sutherland Dows Fred Sargent Dean Peisen and Earle Baker. No report deadline was set.
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H. J. Burgstahler
Cornell College
College Board of Trustees
Montrose Hotel
W. R. Boyd
Cedar Rapids
John E. Stout
Evanston, Ill
Sutherland Dows
Fred Sargent
Chicago
Dean Peisen
Eldora
Earle Baker
Cedar Falls
Notable figures listed in Iowa college roster
Dr. Baker and Dr. Frank Willard of Waterloo join a long list including L. J. Dickin son of Algona Charles E. Hedges of Mount Vernon and others such as Mr. Piesen Mr. Sargent Mrs. Willard Coldren Stuckslager of Lisbon Mr. Boyd Dr. Frank Cole of Mount Vernon chairman A L Killian Cedar Rapids William H. Norton Mount Vernon Dr. J YT Strawn Des Moines Dr. F C Witzigman Oelwein Mr. Dows Elmer Johnson Cedar Rapids Lanning McFarland Chicago Dr. Stout Dr. J P Van Horn Cedar Rapids and President Burgstahler D A Van Meter Mount Vernon treasurer and Bishop Thomas Nicholson Mount Vernon.
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Dr. Baker
Frank Willard Court
Waterloo
L. J. Dickinson
Algona
Charles E. Hedges
Mount Vernon
Piesen
Mr. Sargent
Willard Coldren Stuckslager
Lisbon
Boyd
Frank Cole
A. L. Killian
Cedar Rapids
William H. Norton
J. YT. Strawn
Des Moines
F. C. Witzigman
Oelwein
Mr. Dows
Elmer Johnson
Lanning McFarland
Chicago
Dr. Stout
J. P. van Horn
Burgstahler
D. A. van Meter
College
Thomas Nicholson
Widen Highway 30 In Clinton County
The Clinton county highway project relocates 2.266 miles of 31 foot paving west of Clinton and widens the Highway 30 right of way to 100 feet toward De Witt. Curves will be removed, shoulders widened, embankments cut to boost visibility, and new bridges built along the route, with completion targeted for September 1.
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Clinton
Clinton County
Clinton City
de Witt
Here
DeWitt
HoldUp at Atlantic Des Moines Hotel Clerkrobbed
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation reported two men held up and assaulted a hotel clerk in Atlantic early Saturday. Officers had no further information on the robbery.
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Des Moines
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Atlantic
Cow Blamed in Death Of Walter Harness At Montezuma
Walter Harness fifty died when a cow at the Johnston farm in Montezuma butted him into the barn manger breaking his neck. The coroner Dr J Lea Taylor ruled death accidental with one hoof mark. He left his wife and one daughter.
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Walter Harness
Montezuma
William J. Johnston
Monteuma
J. Lea Taylor
Davenport Man On Long Ocean Cruise Writes Of Troubles
Davenport native, a retired furniture dealer, sails a 37 foot ketch to California with two companions. He reports on 108 days at sea, doldrums and engine trouble, but says the crew remains healthy and hopes to reach Los Angeles by Christmas. The party reached Guadalupe island after leaving the Panama Canal Aug 21.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Carl F. Huebotter
Davenport
California
Lower California
Huebotter
William
George Waggener
Biloxi
Miss
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Los Angeles
Guadalupe Island
Guadalupe
San Diego
Funeral services for Lyle Kline in Albia
Lyle Kline 18 farm youth died after being thrown from a horse. Funeral services set for Sunday in Albia. Surviving are his parents four brothers and two sisters.
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Albia
INS
Lyle Kline
Santa Claus to Visit Children’s Hospital in Iowa City
Santa Claus will visit Children's Hospital in Iowa City on Christmas Eve driving his prancing reindeer through the corridors. Dozens of young patients await his arrival in beds and casts as hospital wards glow with decorated trees.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Santa Claus
Children’s Hospital
Santa
Productivity of Land Recommended as Guide for Levy
Secretary Wallace urges classification of farm lands for taxation to vary rates by land productivity. Differential assessments would reward desirable uses and promote social and economic ends while easing burdens on small farms. He also calls for broadening the tax base with income taxes and state participation in local taxes.
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Washington
Wallace
Plan To Observe Golden Wedding Of Vinton Couple
Mr and Mrs George N Urice of Vinton plan their golden wedding anniversary, with an open house this afternoon at son Logan B Urice s home and a family dinner Monday. The couple, longtime residents, married December 19 1888 in Garrison and moved to Vinton in 1897. He served as mayor for twelve and a half years and held multiple civic roles. They have three sons Logan Jay and John, and remain active Presbyterian church members. Both have worked in the family greenhouse and seed business in Vinton for two decades.
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Vinton
George N. Urice
Logan B. Urice
Urice
Garrison
John T. Urice
Garrison Trade News
Park Commission
Man Convicted In Accident Deaths Gets 8-Year Term
Webster City AP Clarion Weltha, convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of M C Rudson of Britt and Virginia and Victoria Urbaton in an Easter automobile crash, was sentenced to up to eight years in Fort Madison prison. Judge Fry denied a new trial motion over the blood test and Weltha’s appeal proceed to the state supreme court.
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Webster City
Clarion Weltha
M. C. Rudson
Britt
Virginia
Victoria Urbaton
Swaledale Twins
Fort Madison
H. E. Fry
Weltha
State Supreme Court
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van Horn
James P. van Horn
Lucille Winey
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Eller
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Phyllis Squires
Osage
Phyllis
Children's Hospital
Henry Wallace
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