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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
8
Des Moines dispatch notes job applications for liquor commission posts with salaries raised to 5000 annually and party balance fights. It reports on highway bonding refunds debates, county bond votes, and possible direct tax impact if bonds are funded, highlighting political maneuvering and key legislative tensions.
The Senate debates several tax revision bills to raise funds for 99 counties. Senators rewrote and offered a substitute for Senate File No. 230 versus the administration bill. Aimed to secure enough revenue, the plan seeks a one third reduction in certain property taxes while weighing income and corporate tax changes.
Cities object to spreading it by millage levies and prefer state distributions based on property valuations. A recent suggestion proposes half the funds go to schools, with districts facing limited guidance under current plans.
The article discusses plans for a new tax scheme and the potential effects on businesses, farms, and individuals. Lawmakers and lobbyists gathered as a first test vote on taxation approached, with opinions split on allocation methods and possible revisions unlikely in the near term.
A revised gasoline tax bill was approved by the House on Thursday. Assistant Attorney General Leon Powers drafted the new measure, which tightens refunds and limits them to users of motor vehicles for farming and certain industrial engines.
The measure moved from committee authored by Senators Hill and Mulvaney, aimed to cut auto license fees. It would reduce fees to 25 percent after three years, 50 percent after four, 75 percent after five, and base all licenses on vehicle value after six years.
The passage hints at former office holders and ex members of the General Assembly maneuvering for state positions. It describes lobbyists courting candidates and influence, suggesting plans to win seats and secure jobs for allies while criticizing backroom tactics.
Republican leaders meet at a local conference to decide whom to support for various offices as the primary is described as a snod thing only for a majority party.
Top trustees of Rock township invite bids for a caretaker of the new vetry. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids due before February 3. Grider of the Board, E. Suitor, Clerk.
An order appoints James Gove temporarily to handle a foreclosure case involving Mautuat Denefic Lite Ligaen Co. vs Vander Bit et al, and an order releases a grand juror from Hawarden. The State Bank of Rock Valley receiver extends repayment terms to cover indebtedness of ALG Vander Meer. Various judgments and executions are noted against garnishee and attached properties, and a mortgage foreclosure is ordered on HoAa Ta acres in sections 86-97-45 with special sale expedition.
The Mateal Benefit Life Insurances Company obtained judgment against Pi ga for 78 plus costs and attorney fees with foreclosure on full property. Kragt awarded against C.d. and Mrs. G. Veldhuizen for 314. The Akon Savings Bank awarded against Mike En seldinger for 46.95 plus costs and attorney fees. Orange City National Bank awarded against Nick Sjaarda Sr Nichols C. Sjaarda and Dirkie Sjaarda for 3490.41 plus costs and attorney fees. A divorce was granted Tele Williams from Chelsea Williams for cruelty and restoration of Curran maiden name. Gerrit De Vries pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to jail, paroled after six months.
The report details multiple court orders including fines and cost allocations, six month motor vehicle restriction, destruction of slot machines and funds, approval of final reports for several estates and guardianships, mortgage actions to federal banks, sale authorizations, and marriage banns notices among Sioux Center and surrounding areas. Named parties include Lara Cheler Executrix, Henry TeSia executor, Mary Sipia executrix, Gerrit King guardian, Vevaudeny Juv. inkusennteix, Martin Pwitway executor, Mark De Jago estate, Raspars Savings Bank, and various individuals listed in marriage banns.
Neal and Ben Mouw, long respected in Sibley, were cleared of embezzlement at trial in Sib ley Mist week after lack of evidence presented by L A Wiggins of Mines ata. The brothers are highly regarded in the community and the accusation is considered a regrettable misstep.
Treasury Department announces that all persons with claims against The First National Bank of Rock Valley Iowa must present them to M C Banor Receiver with proof within three months from this date or be disallowed. Signed J F T G Connaz Comptroller of the Currency. January 4.
The corn hog committee for Rock township schedules daily afternoon meetings excluding Sunday. Farmers from districts 2 3 5 are requested to attend on specified Fridays Mondays and Wednesdays to sign contracts and provide hog sales evidence from 1032 and 1933 crops.
The Next Community Luncheon is set for February 6 at St Mary's Hall. Mayor Lions City Mb Hayes will be the principal speaker with a Chamber of Commerce speaker promised to follow. The program is not complete yet but a splendid program is promised. all are welcome. The Indiaf St Mary's parish will provide meat.
A plan to establish a memorial on the Blournfield estate of General James D. Weaver near Moonfield Lawn is proposed. A new highway cuts through the property, and organizers hope a suitable monument will honor Weaver, a notable figure in state history and former president of the United States.
Librarian under GWA plans reports increased patronage as the library remains closed on Saturdays. Recent acquisitions include Rogou new fiction titles placed for sale.
Peace Lutheran Church invites all to join Sunday worship and Sunday school at 1 AM. The notice mentions services in German and expresses welcome to attendees, aiming to base the worship around Jesus Christ.
A Young Democrats gathering drew more than 100 attendees at Macy's Hall in Rock Valley last Thursday evening. Visitors from nearby towns such as LeMars Orange City Sheldon and others joined to support the primary and future party goals. The program featured dancing and singing with Mrs McNelly directing a girls class and McNally presiding. J A Garand served as honorary member with remarks on state politics.
The First Reform Church schedules a 1330 A.M. service titled Gentlences, a 4:30 P.M. Tag meeting, and Sunday school after the second service. At 7:45 P.M. the C. BL meeting features Mattie Blankespooy on Youth in the Church, followed by a Monday Men’s League gathering and a group debate. Members must be 18 or older.
The field workers of the Farm Housing Survey project report rapid progress and express appreciation for responses received in the past weeks. Architectural engineer A. L. Johnston conducts a gauge and survey of Gale Lowe, previously surveyed, with further comparisons to be appreciated.
A fragment from a church notice describes the first lesson of The Heidelberg Catechism in a service at Christian Reformed Church W380 A. M. Dateh, noting a new Bible study series with the title The Inspired Word of God and a Bible Class gathering this Friday evening at 8. The record mentions Mrs. Fi Baier’s hospitalization for a surgical procedure and health concerns affecting attendees.
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