100 Day Iowa Assembly Tension Grows Over Beer Bill
Des Moines report from April 10 1989 notes the 45th General Assembly reaching 100 days in session with appropriations banking beer and reorganizations pending. House and Senate battles loom as committees ignore small measures and beer bill advocates press for passage, facing a backed amendment to allow 3.2 beer at roadhouses and chicken shacks which could derail the bill in the Senate.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Senate completes big appropriation bill wrangles
The Senate finished work Friday on the major appropriations bill after rewriting the House version. The House bill totals 11 601 47 dollars, a near four million cut from two years ago. The Senate bill totals 12 246 820 dollars, 735 073 more than the House. The Senate bill is 3 177 906 under the two year ago level. A conference committee will iron out drastic House cuts versus Senate claims of allowance. Adjournment hinges on resolution of the dispute.
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Senate
House
Proposed Banking Act Aims To Control Closed Banks
State administration last week introduced a new banking bill to place the governor near dictatorial powers over future closed banks, promising to protect depositors rather than bankers and lawyers. Bankers opposed some provisions, but changes were made to please all interests, with hopes to cut expense graft delays and uncertainty that have plagued closed banks for years.
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House
May Release Public Funds Plan Aimed at Banks
A proposed bill would empower the state executive council to levy a small annual tax to rehabilitate the state sinking fund allowing about fifty million dollars in public funds tied up in closed banks to be released. The banking department with governor approval could reopen banks or grant waivers from depositors only after officers, directors, and stockholders pay a full 100 percent assessment on stock for depositors. The act allows waivers or modifications for banks not resuming operations as part of reorganizing or liquidating plans, with provisions on doubtful assets, trust certificates, and priority of trust certificates over common stock. dividends would be declared on net earnings and applied to outstanding certificates.
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New Administration
Banking Department
Iowa
Local people injured in crash Sunday
Seven people escaped serious injuries when three cars collided on highway 9 three miles east of Spirit Lake at about 9 p.m. Estherville residents Mr. and Mrs. Law Center Magda Center Verl McDonough AJ Nytes George and Roland Anderson and two girls from Wallingford were slightly injured.
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Spirit Lake
Law Center
Magda Center
Verl McDonough
AJ Nytes
George
Roland Anderson
Estherville
Wallingford
Miss Center
McDonough
A. A. Halleck
Kepler
Center
Eatherville
Roland
Mrs. Center
Spencer
Mr. Center
Eldora Lends Valuable Photograph Collection
Eldora library loaned a famed 19th century celebrity photograph collection to the state historical society. Ellis D. Robb, former Eldora mayor, organized the autographed set for display in the library built in 1902. The 88 pictures are now shown in Iowa Historical Building precincts under governor and banking department oversight.
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State Historical Society
Eldora Library
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Ellis D. Robb
Thebrary
Robb
Lirary
Iowa Historica Build
Multiple delegations press for bills in state capital
Bankers from across the state gathered to seek changes to the new banking bill while Farm Holiday representatives urged calendar placement for mortgage relief. Teachers and city officials filled galleries to oppose Beatty Bennett, with mayors saying the amended bill hampers department operations and worker pay.
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Conference Committee
State Out of Private Business Pushes School Commerce
A bill would bar state schools and affiliates from competing with private businesses, forbidding cafeterias serving the public except to students or faculty guests and restricting Iowa City printers from competing with university printers. Other measures require f lares on trucks at 76 feet, limit drivers to 12 hours, and keep traffic on the right. House vote 58 to 45 killed the Senate plan to refund highway bonds and extend payments to avoid direct property tax or default.
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Whem
Towa University
Iowa City
Towa City
Howse
House
Senate
Garden Contest Keeps Up Public Interest In City's Beauty
Sioux City Iowa sustains public interest in beautifying the city through the Yard and Garden Contest. For four years competitions have engaged thousands of home gardeners to plant trees shrubs and flowers, including modest homes and estate grounds. The Martin home, first prize winner in the estate class last year, exemplifies the community’s pride in its grounds.
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Sioux City
Howard V. Martin
Iowan Otto Teegen shaping Century of Progress beauty
Chicago reports Otto Teegen of Iowa, assistant to Joseph Urban, directs exterior color and decorative effects for the Century of Progress opening June 1. A Harvard-trained architect, he also consults on lighting and has chaired Harvard's Alumni in Architecture. His Davenport mother, Mrs Laura E Teegen, lives at 618 Eighth St.
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Iowa
Otto Teegen
Joseph Urban
New York City
Harvard
Julia Amory Appleton
Europe
New York
Schultze and Weaver
Ely Jacques Kahn
Urban
Mr. Teegen
Laura E. Teegen
Eighth St
Davenport
Estherville Home Concert Promises Variety in Roosevelt
The annual Estherville home concert showcasing all school musical groups will be in Roosevelt auditorium on April 20. The program includes girls and boys glee clubs, mixed chorus, band, instrumental and vocal solos. Sub district contest winners from Estherville perform, with Dorothy Ehlers and Earl Josten accompanying. Several soloists and the girls sextette, who triumphed at the sub district contest, travel to Mason City Friday. The event honors numerous prize winners such as Charles Fisher, Marie Robinson, Marie Cramer, Harold Hansen, Virginia Reid, Michael Gelsen, Mildred Vedder and Eva McManus. Also notes a funeral attendance for Mrs. Henry Allen in Jackson with burial at Spirit Lake.
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Estheryilie
Roosevelt Auditorium
Mason City
Dorothy Ehlers
Earl Josten
Charles Fisher
Marie Robinson
Marie Cramer
Harold Hansen
Virginia Reid
Michael Gelsen
Mildred Vedder
Eva McManus
Four Fairmont Men Charged with Arson
Three Fairmont men Harry M. Smith R A McLean and El Gbraith stand charged with arson in a scheme to burn automobiles for insurance while Dave Lynch faces grand jury indictment on a 6000 bond. Lynch is alleged to have urged the acts and the others say the plan originated with him.
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Fairmont
Harry M. Smith
R. A. McLean
el Galbraith
Dave Lynch
Lynch
Grand
Smith
McLean
Light opera date moved for Estherville junior college
Estherville Junior College shifts the light opera Trial by Jury to April 26, with He Said and She Said and The Slave With Two Faces as part of the same evening. Cast includes Erling Hansen Eleanor Orvis Curt Ludholm Henry Hale Wilbur Mickleson and William Anderson. Miss Gertrude Dudley directs all three works with Zari Josten and Dorothy Latchem supervising music.
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Gilbert & Sullivan
Estherville Junior College
Erling Hansen
Eleanor Orvis
Curt Ludholm
Henry Hale
Wilbur Mickleson
William Anderson
Gertrude Dudley
Zari Josten
Dorothy Latchem
Beacon City plans World’s Fair trip in Century of Progress program
Beacon City program offers a week at Chicago with all expenses paid for 34.95 including parking meals lodging transport and fair access. Sub agents across Emmet County provide full information and memberships. Former Estherville resident Mrs Frank Kennedy dies in Fairfield. husband Mr Kennedy once partnered in local jewelry business.
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Century of Progress
Chicago
Beacon Organization
Beacon City
Alice Ford
Estherville
H. J. Poller
Dunnell
Minn
Anna Geinitz
T. B. Richards
Dollvire
Evelyn Clemmenson
Wallingford
Mae Bunt
Armstrong
C. A. Bringle
Superior
Hans A. Tvedte
Dolliver
Cecelia Finnegan
Helen Madsen
Ringsted
James Lestrange
Terris
Rufus Dawes
National Editorial Association
Charles Clarke
Yowa Newspapers, Inc
Kiwanis Tours
Shenandoah
Towa
Beacon
Dlea
Frank Kennedy
Fairfield
Kennedy
E. M. Brenneman
Kan
Berven sent to Anamosa reformatory for insanity commitment
Joe Berven, 33, accused murderer of his wife and three children, was taken to Anamosa Saturday for committment in the criminally insane ward. He was examined after his trial, where insanity was found. If declared sane, he will be returned to Emmet County. otherwise the life commitment stands. Ed O’Neil also transferred to Anamosa to remain nearby for possible witness needs.
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Joe Berven
Anamosa
Cliff Frederickson
State Reformatory
Berven
Heald
Wm. 8. Johnston
C. E. Birney
J. D. Clark
Emmet County
O'Neil
Fredericksen
Ed O'Neil
Fit
Madison
Emmet County Court House
Estherville
Clarence Freed
O'Neill
Ft. Madison
Freed
Big Shipment of Stock Through Town
Eight car loads of feeding cattle consigned to Moneta passed Estherville on the Rock Island last night. The cattle came from four Montana points and were said to be from two farms. The mix included white faces, Angus, and other breeds.
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Moneta
Estherville
Rock Island
Montana Point
Paving Project Between Emmetsburg and Ruthven Linked to Summer Completion
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports the Emmetsburg Ruthven paving will be finished early this summer. The bid set a July 1 completion, but an extension is being sought due to limited paving work this year, with officials expecting the contractor may receive the extra time.
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Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Thirsty Cross Twin Cities Line For Minnesota Beer
Estherville and Emmet county residents crossed into Minnesota to buy the new 3.2 percent beer after 13 years of prohibition. Sales were sparse in many southern towns but several outlets like Hazelmere and Alpha carried it, with brief opening windows across Fairmont, Ceylon, Worthington, Lakefield, and Spirit Lake area shacks. A Mankato bartender reportedly moved about two thousand dollars worth in three days as taps stayed open Friday through Sunday.
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Estherville
Emmet County
Minnesota
Fairmont
Hazelmere
Armstrong
Ceylon
Sherburn
Jackson
Alpha
Worthington
Lakefield
Mankato
Spencer Mayor Blocks Box Car Housing Plan
Spencer mayor Lewis refuses to permit Clay county to move box cars through streets of Spencer for use as cottages housing county charges. He acted after a petition of over 600 Spencer citizens urged denial. The mayor said the council had granted permission, but the mayor retains the right to approve.
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Lewis
Spencer
Clay County
Mrs Coyle to Broadcast Over Ames Station
Mrs C Coyle of Humboldt daughter in law of Judge Coyle will broadcast on station WOT at Ames on Tuesday afternoon April 25. She goes on the air at four thirty in the afternoon.
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Humboldt
Judge Coyle
WOT
Ames
Fairmont’s alternating dry and wet history recounted
Harry Searle, former Fairmont mayor, recalls the town’s pattern since 1878 with three dry periods and four wet periods. He notes dryness in 1878 to 1880, a wet spell in 1881, another dry in 1882, a long wet stretch until 1915, then a 1915 dry election and a drought through wartime.
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Harry Searle
Fairmont
Minn
Searle
Origin of the word news traced to compass points
A historical note explains that news may derive not from the adjective new but from a custom of printing initial compass directions on newspapers to signal information from the four quarters of the globe. The propriety of this etymology is discussed as a longstanding idea.
Biblical Drama by Local M E Church
Local Methodist Episcopalans presented the Biblical drama Within the Upper Room last Sunday evening with over twenty players and many who provided the music. Noted performances included Mary the Mother Judas Iscariot John and Thomas. A repeat performance is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in response to requests.
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Methodist Episcopalians
Miriam Townsend
Jesus
Mary the Mother
Judas Iscariot
John
Thomas
Surprise party honors Superior couple on silver anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bringle of Superior were guest of honor at a Thursday evening celebration at Olson hall. The event marked their silver wedding anniversary and included a surprise presentation of a chest of silver honoring their civic and social contributions to the Superior community.
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A. C. Bringle
Superior
Olson
Attorneys Morse and Johnston Appear Before Supreme Court
In Des Moines last week J W Morse and Wm 8 Johnston appeared before the state supreme court on the Daily case. Johnston represented Emmet county as plaintiff appellant while Morse argued for defendants appellees. The court’s decision will be announced later.
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J. W. Morse
Wm. 8. Johnston
Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Mr. Johnston
Emmet County
Mr. Morse
BLOCK PRINTING TRAINING FOR FARM BUREAU WOMEN
Miss Wilson of Iowa State College will lead Emmet county training on block printing for home décor. She will cover linoleum materials, block design, printing on fabric, and demonstrations with soap, with follow up district meetings for lessons.
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Miss Wilson
Iowa State College
Emmet
Wilson
Gas-Alcohol Fuel Demonstration Set by Estherville Club
Estherville Community club members attended a Spencer meeting and plan a local demonstration of gas-alcohol fuel. The group will host a public meeting at city hall and invite oil stations to explain blending a 10 percent alcohol mix.
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Estherville
Spencer
Humboldt Cuts Teachers Pay Twenty Percent
Humboldt school board will trim salaries of all teachers by 20 percent and eliminate two high school departments to save 8744 dollars next year. Home economics and a social science specialist will be covered by remaining staff. one year omission is possible without harming school standing. Also notes relatives’ earthquake experiences and upcoming 4-H bread club training focusing on quick breads, honey nut bread, and dairy-based dietary plans.
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Catherine Spaulding
Harold Kickelbush
la von Bagan
Joe Parnell
Mike Leitler
R. V. Collins
Mamie
Humboldt
Humboldt School Board
Lulu Tregoning
Extension Service
Ames
Estherville
Iowa
Eldora Redeems First Piece of Script on Display
The first scrip to complete its journey through the required 36 hands in Eldora was redeemed last week and is now on display at the Cilms Ravings bank.
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Eldora
Cilmns Ravings Bank
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