G O P Candidate Knutson Calls for Gross Income Tax
Clarence V. Knutson urged a gross income tax as the fair method to tax all wealth types during a Muscatine Rotary talk. He argued 67 percent of wealth avoids taxes and proposed using dormant funds for a nationwide home building program, criticizing current taxes as thrift penalties. Joe Wagner of Davenport spoke as a fellow tax justice advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence V. Knutson
Muscatine Rotary
CWA
NRA
Knutson
Joe Wagner
Davenport
Iowa Association For Tax Justice
Local marriages and notable incidents across Muscatine
A marriage license was issued to Roy E. Diller and Dorothy E. Wagg. Perry Duncan at 1008 East Tenth Street is critically ill. A new hearse is shown at the Iowa convention in Des Moines. Fire units respond to a residential small fire. damages are minor. Motor accidents east of Muscatine cause slight vehicle damage. County motor tax disbursements and new car registrations noted. Hospital ad–missions and dismissals include several residents. Marriage licenses issued in Rock Island. Community meetings announced for Moscow township and trades organizations. Regular updates on hospital patients and local officials conclude the digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Diller
Dorothy E. Wagg
Perry Duncan
East Tenth Street
Fairbanks
RL. Fairbanks
Des Moines
Iowa
Shrine Temple May
Muscatine
E. O. Willetts
East Sixth Street
L. C. Howe
Fred Coyner
Coyner
W. W. Richards
Dewey Avenue
William Mills
Hershey Hospital
Fred Otto
Mable Hannon
Columbus Junction
Carl Walter
Canon Avenue
Ella Martin
West Fifth Street
Rose Whitley
Wapello
Irene Rutka
Liberty Street
Fred Hand
Burlington
Fred Hoopes, Jr
Maple Grove Road
John Richard
Rock Island
Lawrence W. Carlisle
Virginia Scholes
Fruitland
Ernest Freeman
Evelyn E. Fifield
Bloomington Friends Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Societies
Louise
Martha Weikert
Moscow Township
Marian Smalley
W. S. Smalley
Iowa Avenue
W. E. Benson
Dubuque
Lons Angel
Sycamore Street
Chicago
University Hospital
Iowa City
Cyrus Shuger
Wilton
Maple Avenue
NRA Plans Telegraph Industry Code Under NRA Rules
The NRA decided to impose a stringent telegraph code with Hugh S. Johnson as chief. Western Union American Telephone and Telegraph and RCA Communications oppose. A public hearing on the administration code is set for May 16 before presenting to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
Hugh S. Johnson
Western Union
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
RCA Communications, Inc
Roosevelt
Four Building Permits Issued in Muscatine
Four building permits totaling 1200 dollars were issued to Muscatine residents by city engineer H. H. Fitzgerald. J N Greathouse gets permission to add a brick residence on Second Street for 1000 dollars. Robert Rankin to asphalt roof a residence on East Tenth Street for 50 dollars. W A Leonard to reshingle a frame residence on Parkington Drive for 100 dollars. Ed Latham to install a rubberized roof and repair a residence on Nebraska Street for 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
H. H. Fitzgerald
J. N. Greathouse
Second Street
Linn
Spruce Streets
Robert Rankin
Poplar
Cypress Streets
East Tenth Street
W. A. Leonard
Parkington Drive
Park Avenue
James Place
Ed Latham
Nebraska Street
Beacham Avenue
Baker Street
Latham
Springdale Friends hold quarterly meeting in Muscatine
Dr J Andrews of Evanston Mil acting president of Penn College Oskaloosa and Richard Newby Friends yearly meeting superintendent were main speakers at the Springdale quarterly meeting of Friends churches at First Friends Muscatine. About 400 attended from West Branch Springdale Buffalo Bloomington and Muscatine. Bertha Berg named on nominating committee for next quarter. A missionary playlet by Buffalo youths Saturday. A Sunday afternoon youth rally drew a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Andrews
Evanston
Mil
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Richard Newby
Friends Yearly Meeting
Springdale
Friends
First Friends Church
Muscatine
West Branch
Springale
Buffalo
Bloomington
Bertha Berg
Murcatine
Buffalo Young People
Moscow School to Present Program
Moscow Independent school hosts a closing day program Thursday at 8 pm featuring bones recitations dialogues and exercises. Pupils Virginia Smith Marcus Irven Mary Irven Marjorie Pahl Norma Bailey Alma Camp Alva Lincoln Ruby House Betty Keller Leona Duffe Doris Keller Charles Kistler Janet Smith Ruby Lincoln Idamae Millage Helen Kistler Bernice Lincoln Opal House Evelyn Keller Dean Birkhofer Darlene Bailey Ralph Duffe with Miss Frances Smith as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal News Service
Moscow
Moscow Independent School
Virginia Smith
Marcus Irven
Mary Irven
Marjorie Pahl
Norma Bailey
Alma Camp
Alva Lincoln
Ruby House
Betty Keller
Leona Duffe
Doris Keller
Charles Kistler
Janet Smith
Ruby Lincoln
Idamae Millage
Helen Kistler
Bernice Lincoln
Opal House
Evelyn Keller
Dean Birkhofer
Darlene Bailey
Ralph Duffe
Frances Smith
Pace Narrowly Escapes Injury From Live Wire
Deputy Sheriff Jack Pace narrowly escaped burns when his car swerved in deep sand and struck a live wire off highway 61. The accelerator allegedly stuck, causing a skid into the wire, which broke and sent a searing current and flames until the line was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pace
Highway No. 61
Pace
Wapsie Rural Schools End Year Early
Wapsinonoc township rural schools have closed for summer with some to make up lost time in early days of the week. E. D. Bradley county superintendent said about one third of county schools close this week, with most others out the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsinonoc Township
E. D. Bradley
Wapsinonoc
Papers Withdrawn in Harris Divorce Action
Papers were withdrawn by plaintiff's counsel when Irene Harris filed suit for divorce against Harry Harris in district court Saturday afternoon. Two other new cases were filed. Julius Gerndt brought a foreclosure suit against Anna Walters and others for $769.50. Titus Loan and Investment Company sues H. H. Lueder and others for $12 on a note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Harris
Harry Harris
Julius Gerndt
Anna Walters
Titus Loan and Investment Company
H. H. Lueder
Bureau Completes Membership Drive
W. E. Krizer farm Bureau representative completed a two week membership drive here on Saturday. Officials said they were well satisfied with the results and Krizer spoke at several meetings on the corn hog program in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Krizer
Farm Bureau
State Office
Services Held for Mrs F Hecht at United Brethren Church
Last rites for Mrs. Frank Hecht, who died at Hershey hospital Friday, were conducted at 2:30 p m Sunday by Rev F C Scott at the United Brethren church. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers John Gerten bach George Gergen Henry Husen W D Herwig F A Lincoln and S R Amlong. Flower attendants included Mrs F A Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hecht
Hershey Hospital
United Brethren Church
F. C. Scott
Greenwood Cemetery
John Gertenbach
George Gergen
Henry Husen
W. D. Herwig
F. A. Lincoln
S. R. Amlong
Students Write Academic Tests At Muscatine High
Muscatine High School suspends regular classes Tuesday to allow 1100 qualifiers from about 200 Iowa high schools to take 13 subjects across four English divisions, algebra, science, history, physics and more under Principal Fred G. Messenger. Results mailed to University of Iowa director E F Lindquist. top performers advance to state scholarship contest in Iowa City June 4 5. Schools ranked by class with grand awards to top 10 for composite achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
University of Iowa
Fred G. Messenger
E. F. Lindquist
Iowa City
High School Speech Star Heads to National Meet
Wilma Altenbernd, with Howard McIlrath, left for Topeka Kansas to compete in the extromp speaking round of the national meet. The event runs five days with a second round tonight and includes original oratory debate and declamation divisions. Balcroff of Columbus Junction also enters, after last week's state humorous declamation win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Altenbernd
Howard Mcllrath
Topeka
Kas
Altenbernd
National Forensic League
Meredith Balcroff
Columbus Junction
Miss Altenbernd
Muscatine
United States
Local Singers Featured in Community Recital
Mrs Lee Freers, Mrs Fisher and Mrs Peter Romann led a local event with singers Miss Mary Pace and Miss Clara Pace ly accompanied by Mrs Ethel Fairall, highlighting community talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Freers
Fisher
Peter Romann
Mary
Clara Pacely
Ethel Fairall
Council to Hold Weeklong Equalization Session
Muscatine councilmen acting as a board of equalization meet tonight at city recorder Floyd McKinney’s office but will adjourn with no action due to the absence of the mayor and busy chambers. The next session is set for Tuesday night and the board will continue all week until all equalization cases are heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Board of Equalization
Floyd McKinney
City Recorder
Loans Refused Drainage Units North of Burlington
Noah Schrock of Oakville Ia president of the upper Mississippi valley drainage association said no drainage districts north of Burlington will receive federal land bank loan recommendations for now. He cited concerns over adverse effects from dam No 18 and a letter from Lt Col Edgerton noting a proposed pool elevation rise could increase seepage and drainage pumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Noah Schrock
Oakville
Pool No. Q118
Tide Water Associated Oil Reports Strong Q1 Earnings
Tide Water Associated Oil and subsidiaries report a March 31 quarter net income of 1,430,962 after charges. The firm paid a quarterly dividend on 636,222 shares of six percent preferred and eight cents on 5,627,577 common shares, reversing a 1933 quarter deficit of 1,238,728.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tide Water Associated Oil Company
Election Workers Selected by Board
Election judges and clerks to serve in the primary elections throughout the county June 4 were being selected by the county board of supervisors today. Three judges and two clerks were to serve the larger voting places, and three judges for the other sites. The full list was not yet public but will be announced on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Golf Club Luncheon Opens West Liberty Season
The West Liberty women of the golf club plan a one o'clock luncheon at the golf links Wednesday to organize summer activities and elect officers. All members or prospective members are eligible. a covered dish will be served and weather may adjust plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Golf Club
Golf Links
W. L. Watters
Parett-Teacher Association
Scott McMahon
W. H. Protzman
Cedar Rapids
W. W. Anderson
W. B. Jayne
John McMahon
C. A. Peters
Lawrence Peters
Hilda Watters
Macomb
Ill
George Nichols
Coe College
Mary Nichols
Grace Romaine
Marengo
Ross Black
Muscatine
Martin Black
Eighth Grade Tests Conclude. Reexams Held Countywide
County superintendent E D Bradley announced eighth graders will learn by month end if they may enter high school next fall. About 100 students from across the county completed final exams Saturday at local sites including West Liberty Nichols and Durant. Reexams targeted those who failed earlier or missed the original tests while others improved averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Bradley
West Liberty
Nichols
Durant
Bradley
Church notices announce Mother's Day program and speaker
linger and P A Johnson secretary of the Congregational State Missionary society announce a 4 15 gathering in the church auditorium. The Rev Foglesong says a special Mother’s Day program is set for next Sunday at the church. Dr S P Telford of Washington poet and preacher will speak on the Golden Cord at Sunday night service.
Moose Leaders Will Speak Here
National officers of the Loyal Order of Moose from Mooseheart Illinois will address Muscatine as initiation ceremonies for a large class are held. About 50 men expected to join, led by Paul Schmitz deputy supreme secretary and J Willis Pierson past supreme dictator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Mooseheart
Ill
Muscatine Lodge
Paul Schmitz
J. Willis Pierson
Muscatine
Elks and Knights of Columbus
Muscatine B. P. O. E
K. C
John Harold Kemble Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
City Hall
American Legion
Legion Hall
Ad Club
Muscatine Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Services Arranged for Samuel Nelson
Funeral services for Samuel Sve Nelson who died at his home in Duncan township Mercer county Illinois will be held at the residence Tuesday at 2 p m Burial will follow at Eliza Creek cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Nelson
Duncan Township
Mercer County
Ill
Eliza Creek Cemetery
Nichels Seeks Extra Grant for Nichols PWA School
The federal works office in Des Moines received an additional grant request of 344 dollars for a PWA school building project at Nichols. The supplemental filing lists total project costs at 693.40 dollars including the requested grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Nichols
Federal Public Works Office
Des Moines
Associated Press
George in a Jam event in Musserville hall
Island Methodist Young People sponsor a Tuesday evening program at Hoopes hall in Musserville. The Musserville Methodist young people present George in a Jam at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Musserville Methodist
Hoopes Hall
Island Methodist
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Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
J. W. Richardson
West Sixth Street
Frank Richardson
Lee Cully
V. F. W. Post
Moscow School
Chris
B.U
Lifebuoy Today
Jack
Wapsie
Harris
Bureau
F.hecht
West Liberty News
Samuel Nelson
Nichels
Navy Yard
Ves
Merritt
Plymouth
Dodge
de Soto
Chrysler
DeLure
Detroit
Chrysler Motors
Lifebuoy
Goeed Hosseherpins Burean
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