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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
5
Des Moines dispatch notes the 44th General Assembly’s special session winding down with hope to adjourn before Christmas. Bills fill both houses, focusing on general acts beyond the session’s purpose. Liquor control tops Senate agenda as administration pressure builds. Vetoes are rumored to be ready to block extraneous measures.
Six tax bills face withdrawal or defeat in the House sources say. Four would yield to a new gross income tax bill under study for a week. Two others, the general tax revision list No 1 and the Farm Bureau bill, aim to cap property assessments. A compromise seems essential. The proposed bill may be ready when lawmakers return December 4 after Thanksgiving recess with strong support.
A proposal envisions a one percent tax on ten billion in income to raise about 100 million for state and local needs including schools, with revenues offsetting property taxes and public services. Proponents debate halving the ten billion estimate for safety, while critics fear impact on salaried workers and farmers as renters and all earners contribute to fund government, roads, and officials. The 1934 income would be apportioned to counties to reduce or refund regular taxes.
Senator Beardsley argues the best path is drafting one comprehensive tax revision bill after other measures, aiming to pass a single strong measure through both houses. He notes strong support growing in committee as a priority over handling tax revisions in separate bills.
The Moscow dam bill failed 67 to 35 just before Thanksgiving adjournment after two days on the floor. Proposed to divert Cedar River water near Moscow in Muscatine County to the Mississippi near Aluscatine for electric power, it would have created a 1900 acre lake and employed 2000 workers for two years. Critics warned of opening waterways statewide and losing land, roads, bridges, and prop rights. Additionally, lawmakers Howard Baldwin and Harrington introduced a bill to remove penalties and interest on unpaid past taxes to encourage payment and aid land loans.
Senate defeats repeal of Sunday observance laws. Advocates for repeal of liquor laws say enforcement is lax as Coykendail Knudson and Atullaney push a state highway patrol bill. New cars to go 120 mph and trucks at 75 mph pace cited as reasons.
The text notes that many bills in both houses are driven by constituents with interests in proposed legislation. It cites petitions from one to ten feet long as a form of pressure, while warning that signers often lack information and that Senator William S Beardsley of War Ten County introduced the measure amid broader pressures.
District court records show Joe Koleski pleading guilty to lewdness and receiving three months in Sioux County Jail plus costs of 73 dollars. Minnie Miller pleading guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily injury, to be confined three months and costs of 10.75 dollars. Additional matters include judgments against Equitable Life Insurance, foreclosures, sales by a court-appointed receiver, and guardianship adjustments involving several estates and guardians.
A formal notice states that an order approved the Sval report regarding Vengil Peteracn. The document confirms the ruling and outlines the scope of the approval within the relevant statutory framework.
The document lists multiple court orders and hearings in guardianship and estate matters. It covers fees for Myron Peterson’s guardian and attorney, distributions to Virgil Peterson, sales and easements proposed by John K. Vande Brake, and arrangements to compromise debts by G Vanden Brink. It also notes payments or settlements in automobile accident cases, transfers of property from Gertrude Fluth’s estate, and judgments involving Fred Fleshman and the Engeldingers, with specified amounts, interest, and costs.
The Iowa State Bank of Hull received a judgment against John Van Sloten for 443.61 with 32.18 attorney fees and 11.30 costs. Aiter Implement Company was awarded against Henry J Janssen on a check for 325.08 and 6.95 costs. A marriage license was issued to Frank Vander Feen of Hawarden and Antonia Vande Hoef of Maurice.
Peace Lutheran Church Plato lists Sunday school at 10 a m and English divine service at 11 a m on December 10 with Confirmation Instruction Saturdays from 9 a m to 3 15 p m led by Pastor K J Graf.
William Walter parked his car with the engine running and brakes set in Elkader Iowa. While indoors a brake failure sent the vehicle rolling across the road climbing a curb weaving between trees and plunging over the Turkey River bank before stopping five feet from water. The car remained undamaged and the motor continued running.
Marshal Bell of Milton in Van Buren county Iowa earned the nickname spitfire after a mishap. He attempted to siphon gasoline from a tank and exhaled into a lantern causing a sudden blaze. The blast sent fire across his arms and mouth as onlookers watched in shock.
Hessel Roorda of Sioux Center bought Mr. Van Vandenberg s interest in the Rock Valley Garage and took possession Monday afternoon. Joe Vander Velden sold his 2 Buck Vatley restaurant to John Sas, who will run it starting February. Emma C. Jensen and Herman HL Reit were married at the Reformed church parsonage with Rev. J. Dedong officiating. Will Moeller and Eddie Schmidt left for Mankato Minnesota for a business course at the Mankato Commercial College. Mr and Mrs Stengel returned from a two week visit in Canton South Carolina. EL R Shipman visited Parker South Dakota, returning with his mother, Mrs Susan Shipman, wintering here. Henry Henningfeld returned from a few days in Sioux City. Als Berrey and Elizabeth McGill came home from Iowa City. P V Klein is able to go out again after a motorcycle accident last week. Mr and Mrs Henman Lois, visiting in the Dan Bloem home, left for their home in Rehm North Dakota.
The Christian Reformed Church announces a 9 30 a m death service and a 2 00 p m American service to be conducted, God willing, by Rev Dr L Haan of Hull. A 7 45 p m Young People meeting follows with a Bible lesson on John 1 Nathaniel. The American Men's Bible Class meets Tuesday at 5 pm with about 26 attending. space remains available.
Mrs C W Carter longtime Pasadena resident died at home 424 North Madison avenue Pasadena California November 27 1933 of heart disease after an illness under a week. Survived by husband Chas W Carter a son Henry B Carter Canoga Park five daughters Mrs A B Harper Oelwein Iowa Mrs C W Pittes Alton Iowa Mrs W A Wilkinson Mrs S D Vasse and Miss Edna Carter all of Pasadena and fifteen grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Carter had celebrated their ...
Mrs. Cuvier, born Clementine Perdue in Minerva Ohio November 23 1856, celebrated her fifty first anniversary with Cater in northwestern Iowa, Grinnell and Pasadena. She taught in Oskaloosa schools, joined PLEO and D R chapters in Pasadena, and attended First Congregational Church. Funeral services Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Ives Warren chapel conducted by Dr Daniel F Fox. Interment private.
The High School Glee Clubs directed by Miss Ruby McAfee stage two operettas on December 1 and 20. The Nautical Knot tells of sailors in love with Julia, a Barnstapoale belle, and a mistaken romance that leads to a year at sea. The cast includes Delima Brandts and several others with a sailors and townspeople chorus delivering tuneful numbers.
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