Legislative Letter and Capitol Gossip in 1933
A Brookings Institution study prompts debate on state control with Gov. Harmonishing plans. It would centralize appointments in the governor, abolish township governments, and shift school control to county boards, drawing sharp resistance to constitutional constraints and a wary political climate in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Institution
County Boards of Supervisors
Allidownship
Herving
Washington
Public Service Life in Legislature Moves Fast
The House, with twice the members of the Senate, drives business quickly. Over 100 acts proposed in the House and 50 in the Senate in week two. Bills cover taxation, manufacturing, commerce, banks, local government, health, public works, motor vehicles, and drainage. The governor’s main session bills are upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Liquor Control Debate Prompts Public Hearing in Town
Preliminaries wrap up as town considers liquor policy changes. A public hearing is set for Tuesday November 21 on all liquor legislation. Bills include state control proposals and a nine member liquor board to run a liquor corporation. Other liquor measures are expected. The banking bill aims to align state and federal rules, with cautious support from bankers. A replacement tax proposal seeks a half cent gross income tax drafted by Arch McFarlane and 24 co sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Stevens
Spangler
Keraschel
State Public Works Board
Kraschel
Des Moines
Washington
Liquor Control
Liquor Control Committee
Barrington
Sioux City
Towa
Arch McFarlane
Blackhawk County
Three Millions For Relief Aid To Iowa
State officials announce Iowa will receive three million dollars in federal relief aid to be distributed through public works. Work for those in need will focus on streets water works sewers roads and similar improvements, easing hardship for many families this winter.
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Iowa
E F Klein Greeted Town Friends Friday
E F Klein of near Hull visited town Friday and greeted local residents, spending time with friends and neighbors during his stop.
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E. F. Klein
Near
Hull
District Court Hires Moss as District Supervisor in Hull Area
The district court appointed Ed Moss, a 24-year Hull farmer and school board member, as supervisor for the South District to fill the vacancy from H. B. Iselink’s death. Moss is described as highly recommended and capable for the post. The record outlines numerous judgments, attachments, and orders across related cases, including bank and mortgage matters, surety arrangements, and receiverships, with figures ranging from hundreds to thousands and dates around 1934.
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A. J. van Wyk
Coutts
D. Wiersma
Jeanette Teeslink
Ed Moss
Aull
Perkins
Sth
H. B
Iselink
Moss
Hull
Court notes and juror actions in area cases
An offer in the Equitable Life case against Emma Kimmicl grants continuance to March 1, 1930 with Kimmel to stay in possession and pay five eighths of all corn and small grain plus 86 per acre for yard land. Clerk to cover taxes and costs. Claude Beasley case moved to trial after venue change. assault with intent to murder charged from August 30, 1932 on highways south of Cherokee. Jurors listed. sequestration ordered. state cites 46 witnesses. Later: Beasley case dismissed due to juror illness. Monahan vs Monarch Insurance awarded $318.00 plus $11.74 costs. VandeBerg vs Kroon settled and dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.
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Dominick Penning
Leo Gernets Et al
Herman
Josephine Ablers
J. L
Anna Deiskireher
Ablers
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
Emma Kimmicl
C. E. Kimmel
District Court
State of Iowa
Claude Beasley
Cherokee County
Cherokee
James D. F. Smith
C. M. Smith
R. G. Rodman
Miller & Miller
Jan Scholten
Arie Jonker
Gerrit van Surksum
Albert van Otterlee
P. Blom
Cy Langstraat
John Sas
WW. B. Richter
John Wesselink
Jennie Lubbers
Murat Doherty
PT. Walker
Haarkeye
Maatthew
John J. VandeBerg
Neal Kroon
Christian Reformed Church Service and Elections Notice
The Christian Reformed Church 930.4 lists a Dutch service on the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, prep for the Lord's Supper at 2:00 PM. A Martha circle supper, a Young People's Meeting with Bible lesson from John 1, and an election meeting to choose two elders two deacons and a janitor follow. Thanksgiving Day will be observed with a Dutch service at 10 AM, and an evening Martha Circle sale for the Christian school fund.
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Sernon
Martha Circle
Rev Hylkema to Lecture Here on December 5
The Rev G W Hylkema of Orange City will lecture Tuesday December 5 at 3 00 p m in the Christian Reformed Church under the Holland Men's Society and the American Men's Bible Class auspices His topic Excrescent Religions a Song of the Times promises timely and instructive insights into religious movements that separate from churches.
Community Luncheon With Judge O S Thomas Speaker
A community luncheon is planned for next Tuesday at 6 PM in St Mary's basement. Everyone is invited including ladies, with instrumental music, vocal numbers by visiting talent, and a menu featuring fried chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, pickles, celery, pastry, pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and coffee.
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O. S. Thomas
Rock Rapids
St. Mary's
Methodist Church Bible School and Services Noted
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to Sunday Bible school at 10 am and a 7 pm service with the sermon The Gift of Thanksgiving in a Testing Time. Special singing features Lola Miss Ruby McAtee and a mixed quartet. Dr J B Edge will preach in the evening. An after service business session will review reports and budgets. The official board met Tuesday with 24 present, electing Mrs Cecil Smith as steward and planning a men and women supper. The church is almost debt free aside from about 57 dollars in salaries.
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Bible School
Lola
Ruby McAtee
Henry Bassemeyer
Miss McAtee
Vander Berg
J. B. Edge D.D
Spencer
Cecil Smith
John Grossenburg
Ed Schmidt
A. L. Halstead
Businesses Close Thanksgiving Day in Rock Valley
Rock Valley business places will close all day Thursday, November 30, continuing a multi year custom. Shoppers are urged to stock groceries and supplies on Wednesday or earlier to bridge the holiday.
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Rock Valley
Lee Clary shoots rare bald eagle in Garfield township
In eastern Garfield township Sioux county Lee Clary shot and killed a prominent bald eagle. The seven foot wingspan specimen was brought to town where Jay Huisman, former Hudson State Bank cashier, will have it mounted for display, making it a notable local curiosity.
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Lee Clary
Garfield Township
Sioux County
Lee
Jay Huisman
Exshier
Hudson State Bank
Unusual Pumpkin Show Draws Extreme Weights in Chariton
Lucas county's first animal pumpkin show at Chariton Iowa featured pumpkins of two extremes. One entry weighed 85 pounds, testing the exhibitor's strength, while another weighed 744 ounces. Over 200 prizes including cash merchandise ribbons and a large loving cup were awarded to winners.
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Lucas County
Chariton
Iowa
First Reformed Church Announces Services and New Men's League
The First Reformed Church in Rock Valley IA lists 9 30 A M English service on Lie ing Lips and 1 30 P M Duteb Ond Jerimin s Geloofs belydenis with Sunday school as usual and C E at 7 45 P M Mrs Jake Van de Weerd will lead the meeting with special music All Strayers and friends welcome Monday evening the men form The Men s League of the First Re ion of Rock Valley Officers installed Rev Clyde K Newhouse president Gerrit Harmelink vice president Wm Schouten secretary Fred Sn secretary Bert Harmelink treasurer Al Bonthuis assistant treasurer Committees Program Al Kooi G H Harmelink Tom VerWey Membership Wm Van Dyke Henry Vander Sanden Henry J Van de Weerd Sick visiting Pater Van Dyke Dick Vedoorn
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First Reformed Church
Jerimin
Jake Vande Weerd
Vande Wee
Peace Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Thanksgiving Day Mass
Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two lists Sunday activities for November 26 with Sunday school at 9 30 am and English language divine service at 10 80 am On Thanksgiving Day November 30 a 10 00 am English service is planned The notice invites attendees to seek guidance from the Divine Teacher during these distressing times.
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Peace Lutheran Church
Plato
Algo
Ed Moss Thanks Hull Iowa District for Support
Ed Moss expresses heartfelt thanks to the people of Hull Iowa for congratulations and confidence. He asks for cooperation and constructive criticism to prove worthy of the responsibility and to be useful to the community.
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Bth
Ed Moss
Hull
Iowa
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