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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
3
Iowa lawmakers debate pace of the remaining five weeks of the session. New bills flood the house while the senate remains cautious. Prohibition battles, tax reform plans, and bank actions shape the agenda as appointments and a repeal of the five day marriage wait loom.
After a joint legislative hearing with Insurance Commissioner Clark and top Iowa insurers, the general assembly voted to authorize a governor directed moratorium. The pact pauses immediate death claims and loan payouts and grants policy premium extensions due to bank and financial strain from mortgage foreclosures.
Dis tricts may use discretion to furnish free transportation for pupils living within 1.5 miles of the school. Parents will drive pupils to the main highway rather than bus service reaching homes. Service may be suspended in bad road conditions, and parents may be compensated under certain conditions.
The house amended the Beatty Bennett plan lowering 1933 34 levies to 715 of 1930, set a minimum 85, and added fixes. A noon vote to require a 25 percent 1936 tax cut was rescinded after reconvening, then an 85 percent levy compromise was adopted. The bill passed 80 to 4 and heads to the Senate with expected conference if not concurred.
The howe Friday forenoon adopted a bill extending the redemption period after sheriff's sales. The measure delays foreclosure consequences, giving more time for debtors to redeem property.
A historical note states that until March 1 1835 a measure passed by 108 to 6 votes. The act allows the owner to retain possession and hold the first right to redeem under its provisions.
The first six weeks of the second semester list seniors with grades and honors led by James Rickless and Elizabeth McLaughlin, with juniors and sophomores also named. Activities include a fifth hour correspondence with the American Telephone and Telegraph Agency, a class basketball tournament, a European tour project, a sophomore party, and various classroom projects across geography English and arithmetic with details on clubs, tutoring, and student leadership.
The Chicago 1893 era is described as two months ahead in building the exposition program. Officials report early completion of exhibit space, water and sewer lines, and electrical systems. Bonds sold at par and preparations proceed for a punctual June opening with anticipated state visitors and organized amenities.
The Paramount in Cedar Rapids announces a string of weekly musical features starting March 18 with 42nd Street leading the lineup. The program includes stars Warner Baxter and Ruby Keeler, plus Al Jolson and George Brent in supporting acts. Ticket prices run 2.50 matinees and 1.00 evenings as the schedule unfolds with further offerings like White Sister and King’s Vacation planned in quick succession.
The University of Iowa announces WSUI and W9XK will present the first sight and sound educational programs by an American university. The department of electrical engineering states broadcasts may begin biweekly between 7 and 7:30 p.m. with illustrated lectures chosen for radio and television synchronization and plans for a regular schedule starting next week.
Iowa State College agricultural engineers urge farmers to repair and adjust machinery before busy season. A circular by V S Peterson explains drilling, counter sinking, chisels, hammers, rivets and making a reamer from an old file. The aim is to keep tools in good condition to cut repair time and costs.
Nickel tags are recovered from Alaska herring by electromagneta 80 you won't eat 'em.
Merle Detscher son of Mir and Mrs Howand Detacher of Monticello is named manager of a Schultz Bros. store in Illinois. The move follows a prior similar position held during Krosee storms at Madison.
The council approved the minutes of the previous meeting and reviewed line items for February. A resolution allowing claims against the city was presented and passed, with payments to laborers, phone service, supplies, salaries, and utilities as listed, including several named workers.
Seed oats offered by Norman Clark of Monticello including Iowa 103 and Trogold at 75 cents per bushel. Also a yearling Hereford bull registered, located farm six miles southeast of Monticello. Heeren Bros. Pd-38-2 ae.
A lifelong stomach sufferer reports relief after starting Udga Tablets, claiming dramatic improvement from day two. The ad touts Udga as a doctor prescribed remedy for gas pains indigestion belching sour stomach and related symptoms with a money back guarantee and availability at Palmer's Drug Store.
A public sale on March 25 at 1 p.m. on the Caroline Mackrill farm near Onslow features 6 horses 11 cows and calves 1200 bushels corn 20 tons hay 700 bushels oats and assorted farming implements. Howard Leech acts as agent with Frank Story as auctioneer. terms cash or bankable paper.
Monticello readers learn of Mule Hide shingles at low prices with no obligation estimates. New stock includes American fence Glidden barb wire fir dimension and plank. The Presbyterian church has remodeled basement rooms. Minnesotas paints advertised. Big Maud asphalt shingle with Seald-edge Process now in stock.
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