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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
12
Des Moines reports about 300 men applied for liquor commissioner posts once the new liquor law is enacted. The House halves appointees to nine, the Senate to five, with a nonpartisan board split three to two. Salaries rise to 5000 dollars yearly per commissioner. Proponents seek standout, well qualified dispensation officials.
The highway refunding bonds bill, passed by the Senate in December, faced a fierce House floor battle led by Rep. Johnson of Linn County. He charged opposition came from counties that refused to vote bonds for road improvements. A preliminary vote stood 66 to 40, suggesting counties seeking refunding to avoid direct taxes may have hope.
Iowa Senate weighing tax revision bills to fund a proposed one third cut in real estate and property taxes. Senate File No. 230, rewritten by fifteen senators, leads the debate while cities resist basing allocations on county valuations. A proposal favors allocating half to school districts, with rural areas needing support.
The Senate chamber saw a surge of representatives and lobbyists during the first real test vote on taxation. Actuaries weigh pupil attendance versus county valuations for allocations, while observers warn that a tax revision may not pass in three months. Businesses, farms, and individuals await the impact of the proposed new law.
The House approved a comprehensive gasoline tax revision by an 81 to 11 vote on Thursday. The bill, drafted by Assistant Attorney General Leon Powers, aims to recover gas tax evasion funds and tightens refunds to users of motor fuels in farm tractors stationary engines aircraft motor boats and cleaning and dyeing plants.
A House bill titled Would Reduce Automobile Fees, previously passing in December and noted as House Mile No. 160, advances to the Senate calendar after being called out of committee by Senators Hill and Mulvaney. It proposes phased license fee reductions for automobiles tied to years of registration, reaching 25 percent after three years, 50 percent after four years, 75 percent after five years, and further adjustments after six years based on car value.
Former General Assembly members and defeated officials linger around the state house, plotting hoped for seats and lobbyists. A gray veteran pushes gubernatorial ideas while a clerical aide and other aides back favorites for statewide offices. Republican leaders favor a party conference to map support ahead of a primary, seen as beneficial mainly for the majority party.
The Trustees of Rock township invite bids for cemetery care taker. The board may reject any or all bids. Bids must be received before February 5. Br Order of the Board E. C. Suter Clerk.
An order appoints James A. Gove as temporary receiver in a foreclosure case The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company vs John Vander Bit et al Also orders authorize receivers to compromise debts and foreclose on multiple properties Several judgments are listed against Peters Klein and others Divorce granted for Lucile Williams from Chelsea Williams due to cruel treatment Also Gerrit De Vries pleads guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated sentenced to one year with six months served and parole granted
A Sioux County court orders the defendant to pay costs totaling 9.70 and imposes a three month driving ban after six months of sentence. The sheriff is to destroy two slot machines and punch boards seized recently, with proceeds funding county costs and the remainder to school funds. Final estate reports for Carter, TeSlan, and Sipma are approved, executors discharged, bondsmen released, and estates closed.
The final report of Gerrit Klay, guardian of Johanna Hendrika De Jager, was approved with discharge. Berendena Jur, executrix of Hen jdvik Jurvik, also discharged with her hordsmen released and estate closed. An order authorizes Martin Twillman as executor to mortgage estate real estate to the Federal Land Bank of Oniala for 59000. An order approves the mortgage of Mark De Jager estate to Hespers Savings Bank for 1000, due in two years at 6 percent. An order authorizes the Administrator of Sarah Eldora Benson estate to sell oats and barley and price a government loan of 45e per bushel on up to 1000 bushels of corn. An order approves trustees for George Muth estate to compromise indebtedness of Herman J and Dingena Ten Napel and the Methodist Episcopal church of Tre ton. Marriage licenses issued to John Van Voorst and Gretta Rotier. Willem Van Roekel and Willemina Tennissen. Connie Klein and Harriet De Jager. Ernest Rose and Minu Andriessen. J W Jungers and Angela Jungers.
Neal and Ben Mouw former managers of a livestock association at Sibley were cleared by jurors in a Minnesota court last week due to lack of evidence. The men are well known and respected in the vicinity, and the charge was deemed a regrettable error by many who know them.
The corn hog committee will work each weekday afternoon in the Farmers Lumber Company office, urging all district 2 farmers to visit today and schedule district 3 on Monday, district 5 on Wednesday, and southern and northern Rock River farmers on Thursday and Friday. All farmers must present evidence of hog sales from 1932 and 1933 and have two neighbors verify and sign their Producers Evidence Statement before submitting contracts.
The committee announces the next Community Luncheon will be Tuesday February 6 in St Marys ball Sioux City. Mayor Ma W D Hayes will be principal speaker with an additional speaker promised by the Chamber of Commerce. The program is not complete but promises a splendid event with women of St Marys parish serving the meal.
Plans are under way to establish a memorial for General James B. Weaver on his Bloomfield homestead beside the highway. Weaver, a famed figure in the state's history, was once a candidate for president of the United States.
Mrs McKellar acting librarian under CWA arrangements reports commendable work repairing books. Patronage has risen as the library now opens daily except Saturdays. A dozen new fiction titles have been added to circulation.
Peace Lutheran Church in Plato Two invites worshipers to Sunday school at 10 4 and a German language divine service at 11 00. The congregation welcomes all to attend and worship Jesus Christ.
A large turnout of over 100 Young Democrats gathered at St Marys Hall in Rock Valley last Thursday night. Attendees traveled from Hawarden LeMars Orange City Alton Sheldon and other towns to hear speeches tap dancing and music. James McNally presided with talks by J Gartland and Dr Joynt among the principal speakers. refreshments followed.
The First Reformed Church announces a 9:30 AM Dutch sermon titled God's Gentleness and a 1:30 PM English sermon The Attractiveness of the Present. Sunday school continues after the second service. 45 PM E. Meeting features Miss Hattie Blankespoor on The Place of Youth in the Church. Monday at 8 PM the Men's League hosts a debate among two groups of the Society. Members welcome. those over 10 may join.
The Farm Housing Survey project is commended for rapid progress and strong response over the last two weeks. A. L. Johnston, architectural engineer, conducts a second survey of one home from ten previously surveyed, and extended cooperation is requested.
The notice lists 9:30 A M Dutch service and 2:00 P M Dutch service with Isaiah 33 14 16, 4:45 P M American service starting a new series The Inspired Word of God. Men’s Bible Class Friday evening at 7 30, plan for a social evening. Mrs E Scher hospitalized for an operation. Reflection on illness and preparedness.
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