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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1935
Page
10
An analysis of the 1924 federal income tax rolls by A R Knox shows Minnesota has more than 50 wealthy individuals, with 177 paying over 4000 each totaling about 2 million. The year saw 81,000 returns, a 8 percent rise, and roughly 5 million dollars in tax assessed.
The Charleston report states Miss Virt Rima Criles aged 18 died here from what doctors diagnosed as sleeping sickness. The article provides few details on location or chronology.
In St Paul Minnesota the state supreme court upheld a 30 to 45 percent pay cut for Minneapolis teachers and refused mandamus to force payment of 123000 plus dollars to 2800 city teachers. The court criticized the school board as deplorable but ruled the contract could not compel the extra payout, calling the use of contract terms a misnomer in this case.
Harmony Minnesota reports Mrs Walter Reuter and her daughter Evelyn of Long Beach California visiting relatives after a snow delayed trip. Also, Mrs Gertrude Johnson departed for New Orleans to attend the National Editorial Association’s fiftieth annual convention. Nigeria exported 136000 tons of palm oil in 1930.
Minnesota officials warn the Old Age Pension Act may be struck down as unconstitutional due to an erroneous clause that would bar pensions if a relative can support the applicant. Attorney General Peterson says he will likely issue an opinion declaring it invalid, and Governor Olson suggests a special legislative session may be needed for tax relief and public works alignment.
Houston County April relief figures show a nearly 10 percent drop with 5, five total recipients including 193 families and 13 individuals. Expenditures totaled 4,554.28 dollars, with 210.42 from township funds. direct relief accounted for 1,953 dollars. Commodities issued covered 1,106 people, including mattresses and pounds of beef and fruit. May 1 payroll checks move to Rochester office for forwarding. Meetings and events in Caledonia involve the American Legion auxiliary, local clubs, and memorial arrangements. A major operation left Lucien Arney hospitalized and a newborn boy arrived to Oliver Eugene and spouse at Caledonia hospital.
Spring Grove high school students traveled to Lake City for a southeastern Minnesota music contest. District 8 includes Chatfield Lake City Elgin Lewiston Mabel Pine Island Plainview Rushford St Charles Stewardville Spring Valley Zumbroa Spring Grove. Spring Grove competed in Division C for smaller schools.
The article lists participants from Luther college and local groups for a Sunday band concert. It notes glee club, band classes and pieces performed, plus community notices including church meetings, dinners, and visits by locals such as Gustav Annston and Andrew Qualley.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Lutheran church with Rev C Havneros officiating for Mrs Clara Hagen who died Monday in Rochester after months of illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs J A Larson of Rochester and two brothers O C Anderson of Chaice Minn and Helmer of Hope ND. The Mabel school band competed in the district musical festival at Lake City in Division C with entries including brass ensemble and wood wind quartet. A baseball game between Decorah IA and Mabel HS was canceled due to rain. Martin A Nelson of Austin, former student and gubernatorial candidate, will be commencement speaker.
Sequoia the nature epic about a mountain lion and deer leads the Rivoli lineup with Jean Parker and Russell Hardie amid forest scenes, paired with a Girl Scout short. Majestic features Music in the Air Shadow of Doubt and The Private Life of Don Juan with Gloria Swanson John Boles and Douglas Montgomery.
A Wednesday evening benefit for the ball team awarded prizes to Mrs. Peter Krog Mrs. Matt Smith Mr. Harry Albrecht Miss Dorothy Cavens Mr. John Gerdes Mr. Oswald Woest and Dr. L W. Gittens. The last in the series will be held next Wednesday evening. Katherine Kernan and daughter Lillian of Winona visited Mrs. C. E. Boynton this week. Charles Behindt is recovering from injuries from a runaway team incident. Vivian Umberger is visiting Minneapolis. Julia and Verna Lowell hosted birthday guests Mazie Reeder Marian Zumach Beverly Harris Orval Bob Wetzel George Kaslow Lorraine Peters Betty Anne Young. William Campbell of Sparta visits his sister Mrs. John Umberger. Rey Peterson and Miss Metcalf of Caledonia were in town Wednesday.
Attorney General James F. Finnegan informed Douglas county District Attorney T. W. Foley that it is against public policy for a registered pharmacist who owns a drug store, holds a liquor permit, and serves on the city council to sit on the council's license and ordinance committee in Madison Wisconsin.
Stanwyck stars opposite Warren William in The Secret Bride a slapstick comedy program. Hunger Pains and Stuty n Errand of Mercy play with Irene Dunne in Sweet Adeline alongside Donald Woods Hugh Herbert and Ned Sparks. Also shown are Pastrytown Wedding alag cartoon and Will Rogers in The County Chairman with Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor and Stenin Fetchit plus The Gentlemen of the Bar and The White Parade with John Boles Loretta Young and Ocean Swell musical.
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