Wegman Rules No Refund for Anticipatory Warrants
Iowa State Treasurer Leo J. Wegman stated there will be no refunding of 3.5 million dollars in anticipatory sinking fund warrants sold to the Carlton D Beh Company of Des Moines. He argued the transaction was legal and in good faith and based his stance on legal advice. Wegman denied claims he attended a state executive council meeting armed with an attorney general opinion, insisting the council viewed the warrant sale as a closed incident.
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DES Moines
Leo J. Wegman
Carlton D.’Beh Company
Wegman
Iowa
Beh
Treasury
Council
Executive Council
Charles W. Storms
Forty-sixth General Assembly
Storms
Treasury Department
Edward L. O'Connor
State
Ranger finds garter snake halting patrol boat
McGregor Mississippi wildlife deputy Anton Snyder tries to start his patrol boat at the boathouse when the motor stalls. A live 18 inch garter snake coils around the flywheel, shorting the outboard and ending the river run.
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McGregor
Anton Snyder
Mississippi Wild
Court costs and futile refunds waste state funds
The speaker derides substantial expense to the state and argues that litigation is certain if refunds are attempted. He asserts the council and treasurer would testify against a viable case and urges stopping what he calls foolish pastimes.
Baker May Defend Tax Suit In Iowa Athletics
Des Moines AP report states Newton D. Baker former secretary of war and Cleveland attorney may enter the defense of a government suit to collect 5000 dollars tax on University of Iowa 1932 athletic admission receipts. Baker named counsel for the National Collegiate Athletic Association which views the case as a test affecting all college athletic admissions. The tax is challenged on the basis that university athletics are a state function and thus exempt.
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DES Moines
Newton
D. Baker
Cleveland
University of Iowa
L. T. Ryan
Baker
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Ryan
Ottumwa man charged after attack on officers
W. D. Newton of Ottumwa faced assault and resisting officers charges after fighting with Wapello county deputies in Washington Monday afternoon. Detectives tracked him with Washington officials and arrested him three miles east of Washington. he was taken to Ottumwa Tuesday to face charges.
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the Gazette
Washington
W. D. Newton
Ottumwa
Wapello County
Brighton
Newton
Jerry Wood
Earl Fuller
Iowa liquor price cuts begin June first under revision
Iowa Liquor Commission announces the third revision of retail liquor prices with an average 16 cent reduction on 106 class A brands. Reductions range 5 to 45 cents, led by wines and whiskies, with a notable drop on a domestic champagne from 1.90 to 1.45 per half bottle. Three 25 cent increases will correct prior pricing errors.
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DES Moines
Nowa Nquor Commission
Four Men Involved In Fight In Tipton Hotel
Four men were arrested after a free for all at the Tipton hotel. James Burke was fired upon while escaping, later pled guilty to resisting an officer and received a suspended 30 day sentence. Ed Bassett Ed Preble and A R Mead faced assault charges and pled not guilty. bonds were posted at $100 each with a Friday hearing set.
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Gazette
Tipton
Charles F. Murray
Tipton Hotel
James Burke
Murray
Ed Bassett
Ed Preble
A. R. Mead
Bassett
Preble
Burke
Mead
Staff Appointments On Daily Iowan Announced
Special to The Gazette Iowa City announces June 1 start for Daily Iowan staff. New editor William Merritt presides over appointments naming John Gurwell Chariton as managing editor Joseph Barber Pierson as news editor William Sweeney Bozeman Montana as assistant news editor Robert Griffith Oelwein as city editor Virginia Cook Booneville as campus editor Arthur Snider Iowa City as sports editor Laura Reed Council Bluffs as society editor Elizabeth Phelps Dolliver as assistant society editor.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
William Merritt
Fort Dodge
John Gurwell
Chariton
Joseph Barber
Pierson
William Sweeney
Bozeman
Mont
Robert Griffith
Oelwein
Virginia Cook
Booneville
Arthur Snider
Laura Reed
Council Bluffs
Elizabeth Phelps
Dolliver
Will found in phonograph confirms Martens farm ownership dispute
Sigourney reports the missing will of Estella Axmear Martens, murdered husband Adolph Martens linked to farm machinery and land deeds. The 1934 will, found by her brother, names gifts to Martens and clarifies deed history. Probate set for June 4 with twelve lawyers present.
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Sedal
Sigourney
Estella Axmear
Martens
Adolph Martens
C. J. Lambert
Lambert
Frank Beatty
H. S. Life
Oskaloosa
City Plans Contingency Funds For Iowa U Sewage Plant
Iowa City city council authorized applications from the state contingency fund totaling 6 553 for 1935 36 and 6 925 for 1936 37 to cover interest and a small portion of the principal on the University of Iowa share of the new municipal sewage plant. June 1 deadline set for bid submission by the local power company to sell its equipment and generating plant as administration commits to a municipal power plant project costing not exceed 917 000.
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Iowa City
INS
State Contingency Fund
University of Iowa
Blanche Otis Veteran Manchester Teacher Dies
Miss Blanche B. Otis 60 longtime Manchester public school teacher died at her home after a long illness. Funeral services follow at Manchester Community Church with Rev. J. Frank Moore. burial at Oakland cemetery. She was born February 19, 1874, taught nearly forty years, and leaves a sister, niece, two nephews, and several cousins. She was active in local churches, the Rebekah lodge, and the Thirteen club.
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Manchester
Blanche B. Otis
J. Frank Moore
Manchester Community Church
Oakland Cemetery
C. B. Otis
Miss Otis
Manchester High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Myrtle Fish
Estasia
N. M
Frances Matthews
Edward Matthews
Stanley Fish
William Smith
C. O. Harrison
Dundee
Lafe Matthews, Jr
Methodist Episcopal and Community Churches
City
Rebekah Lodge
Thirteen Club
Olin Woman Elizabeth Lawson Celebrates 85th Birthday
Elizabeth Lawson of Olin marked her eighty fifth birthday with a picnic luncheon attended by family and friends. Born in Van Wert Ohio, she moved to town at fourteen, married J S Lawson in 1868, and has lived in Olin for thirty years. She enjoys gardening and outdoor work.
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Olin
Elizabeth Lawson
Jennie Baker
Clara Nab=stedt
Davenport
Fred Lawson
Edgar
Lawson
Vanwert
J. S. Lawson
Iowa proposes 35 new armories for $3 740 000
Des Moines reports Adjutant General Charles H. Grahl says thirty five national guard armories totaling 3 740 000 are suggested to the federal government as PWA projects. City leaders will be consulted, with Cedar Rapids listed at 100 000.
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Iowa Daily Press Bureau
Des Moines
National Guard
Iowa
PWA
Charles H. Grahl
National’ Guard ‘ Association
Washington, D. C
Grahl
Cedar Rapids
Injunction Blocks Chiropractor Advertising and Diet Remedies
DES MOINES INS Attorney General E. L. O Connor reports a statewide injunction issued by Judge William Scott of Davenport. The order bars Charles J Boston a Davenport chiropractor from advertising physiotherapy and related appliances and from prescribing a specific diet though general dietary guidance may be given.
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Des Moines
INS
E. L. O'Connor
William Scott
Davenport
Charles J. Boston
Second Bank to Open in Decorah June 10
The Security Trust and Savings Bank will open June 10 in Decorah with a capital of 25000 and surplus of 5000. Officers include William Boyken president and George Nelson vice president, J J Jaeger cashier, Orin Amundson assistant cashier, James Nelson director. The bank bought the former Decorah State Bank home from the National Bank of Decorah and is ready for business, now occupied by R W Caster, examiner in charge of the Winneshiek County State bank and its subsidiaries closed Jan 19 1932.
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Decorah
Security’ Trust and Savings Bank
William Boyken
Titonka
George Nelson
Northwood
J., J. Jaeger
Hague
Orin Amundson
James Nelson
Mabel, Minn
Decorah State Bank
National Bank of Decorah
R. W. Caster
Winneshiek County State Bank
Cornell College Host To Sandburg Tonight
Carl Sandburg, Chicago poet, appears at Cornell College in Mount Vernon for the sixteenth year to deliver his annual report to the stockholders. He speaks at the Phi Beta Kappa initiation dinner earlier, honoring Ethyle Firth and James Yates, with an evening program free to the public.
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Mount Vernon
Carl Sandburg
Chicago
Cornell College
Mr. Sandburg
Ethyle Firth
Ironwood, Mich
James Yates
Lisbon
Cousins Estate Is Settled At Tipton
Final report in the estate of Robert G. Cousins approved in Tipton district court. A nephew and four nieces will receive $225.71 each after all claims are paid. Heirs include James R. Cousins of Olin, Oma Miller of Stanwood, Catherine Cousins Smith of Cedar Rapids, and Josephine L. Koontz of Chicago.
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Tipton
Robert G. Cousins
James R. Cousins
Olin
Oma Miller
Stanwood
Catherine Cousins Smith
Cedar Rapids
Josephine L. Koontz
Chicago
History Award Winners Named at Washington Junior High
Elizabeth Linnenkamp of eighth grade and Richard Owens of seventh grade won the annual D. A. R. history awards for junior high students. Mrs. Ab Anderson presented the honors during a special Monday morning assembly.
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Washington
Elizabeth Linnenkamp
Richard Owens
Ab Anderson
Bonds Found Under Porch After Heir Died
Special to The Gasette Toledo Liberty bonds valued at 15800 were found buried under the front porch of the home of G W Reichmann who died last week. The bonds were hidden about a foot underground in the dog's old sleeping spot under the porch. Reichmann 68 a district court bailiff and former Toledo city council member served in the Spanish American War. The will dated March 12 1929 directs conversion of real and personal property into money with two equal shares for nephews and for wife’s nieces and nephews.
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Toledo
Liberty
G. W.reichmann
Jerry
Reichmann
Herman
Donald Reichmann
Richard Reichmann
Des Moines
Rhoda L. Beckmann
Detroit
Mich
Haviland China
Frances Mildred Smith
Klamath Falls
Ore
Ruth Helen Snyder
Marriage of Miss Frances Wallace and Winfield Faucett
Miss Frances Wallace of Bagley and Winfield Faucett of Dubuque wed Monday at 5 p.m. in the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Glenn S. Hartong officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. William Hutchison of Boone. The couple will live in Chardan Iowa where Faucett is superintendent of schools.
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Toledo
Frances Wallace
Bagley
Winfield Faucett
Dubuque
Methodist
Glenn S. Hartong
William £. Hutchison
Boone
Chardan
Faucett
TALK WITH GYPSIES COSTS FAYETTE FARMER $40
Fayette Clause Steffen an elderly farmer was shaken by gypsies on Main Street. They questioned him about town roads then one woman grabbed his pocketbook. He later found the loss and notified the sheriff but details of the car and direction were not recorded.
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Fayette—Clause
Lincoln farm hand commits suicide in cornfield tragedy
Lester Lawrence a 25 year old farm hand employed by the Raymond Lage family near Lincoln shot himself with a .20 gauge shotgun around the middle of the day. His body was found near a corn crib when the Lages returned home from work. The motive is not known and Lawrence was said to be in good health.
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the Gazette
Grundy Center
Lester Lawrence
Raymond Lage
Lincoln
Lages
Lawrence
Lester
George Lawrence
Raymond
Woodward
George
Elmer
Last G A R Roll Called in McGregor Vicinity
Final roll of Civil War veterans from McGregor and nearby areas was completed with a third tablet added to the Soldiers' monument in Pleasant Grove cemetery. The marble shaft base now lists eighty nine names after Elic Gardner’s death closed the roll.
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Mcgregor
Marquette
Pleasant Grove
Elic Gardner
Taps
Shortage reported in state motor vehicle cashes
State Auditor Charles W. Storms announced a 4377.50 shortage found in the cashier’s department of the state motor vehicle division covering Dec 1 1934 to Mar 30 1935. John B. Eyerly of Newton served as cashier from May 15 1933 to Mar 31 1935. audit notes deposits and transmittal letters to the attorney general. Richard Bireline was elected president of the Oxford alumni association with Marguerite Scanlon as secretary and Bireline as treasurer.
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Des
Movies
State Motor: Vehicle Department
Charles W. Storms
Department
Lew Wallace
John B. Eyerly
Newton
Storms
Edward L. O'Connor
Croft
Motor Vehicle Department
Wallace
Oxford
Richard Bireline
the Alumni Association
Marguerite’, Scanlon
Belle Plaine Mother Sentenced For Liquor Possession
Mrs. Frendle, 34, mother of six from Belle Plaine, was sentenced to three months in the Rockwell City women's reformatory and fined 300 dollars after being found guilty of illegal liquor possession. Judge Tankersley stayed commitment pending arrangements for her children aged 9 months to 12 years. County Attorney Visquain filed a juvenile petition to provide for the children. A 1929 liquor injunction targeted Mrs Frendle, whose husband recently finished a six month county jail sentence on a liquor charge.
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Gazette
Vinton
Charles, Frandie, Jr
Belle Plane
Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
B. O. Tankersley
Frendle
Tankersley
Victor Visquain
Tuevenile
Flies to bedside of father in Manchester
Special to The Gazette from Manchester describes Robert Hutchinson of Denver traveling by plane at about 150 miles per hour to visit his ill father Joseph Hutchinson. The 900 mile Denver to Iowa City leg took six hours, then a chartered auto brought him to Manchester in one and a half hours.
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Gazette
Manchester
Robert Hutchinson
Denver
Colo
Joseph Hutchinson
Iowa City
Hutchinson
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