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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1933
Page
1
The editorial argues repeal of the prohibition amendment is on track but warns against reviving past harms. It urges careful planning to replace bootleggers and speakeasies with a system that remedies both old and new evils, urging thoughtful, unified action. Daily News Tosca New Mexico.
Quotes from Gov John M Slayton celebrate rural strength and faith The message extols country communities as bastions of reverence family and industry A nearby note urges friendly neighborhoods as the key to prosperous towns The extended excerpts cover editorials on reading habits and changing attitudes toward business attire in small towns from various papers across the Midwest and Great Lakes region
John Bosold and Odus Paugh were Tuesday business callers in Estherville, Andrew Olson and George John-
The letter reports that 13 gravel counties blocked a bond bill, predicting a special August session to address finance rules. It notes installments for property taxes as low as 10 percent, and a rule ending salary payments when a public official is suspended. It cites J. W. Long, a suspended state auditor, who continued drawing pay after suspension.
The House approved a bill last Thursday to impose the death penalty for kidnapping for ransom by a vote of 88 to 15. An hour of debate followed with much oratory from members.
No penalty will be attached for non payment of the first half of 1933 taxes if paid by July 1. Real estate mortgages or transfers won t be binding unless reported to the County Auditor for taxation under moneys and credits. A bill seeks 3000 to fund a cement purchases investigation by the Highway Commission committee. The House backed the committee 75 to 17 and refused to advance bills not favorably reported.
The supreme court clarified that district judges may sentence criminals who plead guilty during court recess, aligning practice with vacation rulings. It notes prior law allowed such actions only in counties of residence, and that moving defendants to another county caused delays and confinement costs until the next session.
The Assembly faces crucial legislation this week with an appropriations bill in conference, a Beatty Bennett tax reduction bill seeking about 20 percent cuts plus a 20 percent rise in valuations, and Brookings Institution consolidation measures. Beer bill debates and other matters loom as lawmakers aim for adjournment by week’s end if an agreement on the appropriation bill is reached.
A town bulletin records a son on a business trip to Emmetsburg at the start of the week. Mrs. Paul Glassnapp hosted the Willing Workers. Harry Nelson of Ringsted hauled horses to Estherville for area farmers. Mrs. George Madden visits Cedar Rapids relatives. Various residents report sickness, visits, and community events including Half a Monday absence for Léon Olson and trustee meeting attendance at Maple Hill.
The Interstate Commerce Commission finalizes order allowing Minneapolis & Omaha to abandon its Wynot to Coburn line. Wynot resident cites loss of rail traffic to trucks, warns of nearly $100,000 in direct railroad taxes, and broader tax declines for towns. Abandonment will force longer hauls for grain elevators lumber and coal yards and reduce realty values. It notes the public will feel higher costs and tax burdens as rail service vanishes.
Local notice itemizes residents visiting Estherville and area. E J Maniece, state representative, enjoyed an over Sunday visit. George Osborne returned from Austin Minnesota to Estherville midweek. Mrs Jas Minor of Charles City stayed with her parents in Estherville. John and Arm strong Law visited with their daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith. L G Laidley family spent weekend at Ringsted with relatives Chris Johnson. Al Beatty family drove to Sioux Falls to visit Mrs Beatty’s mother Lottie Connor. L L Jones moved to the Strait house and joined the Estherville police force. Link Horswell, John O'Neill, Tom O'Neill of Armstrong testified in district court. M C Coady accompanied them shopping in Estherville. H A Gaarde and others traveled to Des Moines for events. Virginia Johnson visits at Ames, Gaarde at insurer convention. Helen Sievers returned from Des Moines after attending an insurance meet with G B E Tomhave, Beverly, Vellita Reese, Lois, and W R Ross stopping at Boone.
Mrs J E Torrens and her son John from Minneapolis are spending Easter break with her parents Mr and Mrs J J Klopp and sister Dorothy Klopp in Estherville. Emmetsburg guests Mr and Mrs Roy Weir and son visited Mrs J D Weir and sister Ruby Heneman. also Mr and Mrs Henry Weir and Miss Lulu Holcomb joined for dinner at the Weir home.
The Emmet and Palo Alto County boards met in regular session with five members present. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Auditors, Clerk of the District Court and Sheriff quarterly reports were approved. Bonds for Loren E White Constable and W F Fuller Assessor were approved. The joint board confirmed the assessment for Secondary Road No 119 Emmet County and No 159 Palo Alto County on April 3 1933.
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at Estherville resolves May and June relief needs at 4000 dollars, asks Governor to apply to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for funds, and directs transfer to the State Emergency Relief Committee standards. Additional notes detail foreclosure deed correction to state school fund and a lengthy list of disbursements across maintenance, court, and widow pensions with numerous local vendors and residents.
Board meeting records show approval of the school fund resolution with Bryan moving and Camden seconding. The board adjourned until 9 tomorrow, bills audited and allowed with all members present and voting aye. Dorothy Kolpp notes April 4 1933 as the meeting date.
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