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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
5
A state board representative in Emmetsburg endorsed appointing a disinterested competent overseer to manage local relief. The plan caps pay at 110 to 125 dollars monthly, shifting relief duties from the board. Officials estimate potential annual savings around 5000 dollars if full charge is given to the overseer.
A Des Moines representative argues the county relief load could drop from 402 to about 275 families with half benefiting from backroom reimbursements. He cites relief and supervisor costs of 23118 in 1930, 25712 in 1931, 24508 in 1932, and 28160 in 1933, warning 1934 may rise. The county fund is overdrawn by 7450, warrants paid from an emergency fund. A county overseer proposal has stalled due to cautious board members. A Des Moines trip aims to reach a satisfactory conclusion on relief control amid rising dependents and tax concerns.
Last Thursday a Democrat reporter witnessed Papadakes Bros manufacturing candy canes. Charles Papadases and Desginakes of this city, with Gus, describe a careful process shaped by time and hard work to meet their Christmas trade. The Pap boys have produced custom candy canes for fifteen years.
The county announces a CCC draft for county boys in early January. Palo Alto young men who wish to join a CCC camp should register early at the county relief office.
An odd recurring red light near nine miles west of Bammelsburg troubled engineer Allen, conductor Wiley, and brakeman Tier on the Milwaukee Road's Sioux train. Each night the light appeared at the same hour, forcing caution and reduced speed as the train neared Emmetsburg, where the light vanished. The crew persisted in trying to catch the elusive signal.
A sheriff sale notice announces a special execution in a MetLife partnership case against Nell Christensen Caroline Christensen George A Rich Inc Kathryn Gustin executrix and Annis and Rohling. The sale of real estate in section 4 township 14 north range 33 west occurs January 1 1935 at Emmetsburg Court House between 9 am and 4 pm with bidding starting at 10 am.
Dan McNally cites a white light atop the water tank while Conductor Whey doubts him. The truth reveals a red cluster atop the ting pole in Emmetsburg courthouse square as part of the Christmas decoration scheme. The issue remains a red lights controversy.
Notice is given that W. J. O'Brien has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Daniel O'Brien, deceased, in Palo Alto County Iowa. All beneficiaries and creditors are directed to settle debts promptly and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court as required by law. Dated December 1934.
The Iowa Supreme Court may test the legality of the Swanton and Emmetsburg Bank Night shows. Attorney General O Connor ruled the Bank Night scheme violates the Iowa statute against lotteries. Assistant AG Maley notified county attorneys to stop the practice under threat of arrest and prosecution.
The Iowa Theatre in Emmetsburg says it will continue the Bank Night plan until the Supreme Court decides the status of the question. The plan reportedly attracts nonregular customers and has succeeded in Emmetsburg and nearby towns Ruthven Spencer Algona, though parts of the state show less profit.
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