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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
5
Des Moines reports the 1933 session nears mid run with over 550 bills filed in the House and about 40 in the Senate. By next fortnight sitting committees are to be named, with corkscrewing bills toward passage and major appropriation measures still to be introduced. The overall list aims to cover wide state and local needs, with little left unaddressed.
Over a week, demonstrations by prohibitionists and repeal supporters stir Iowa politics. About 300 Polk County residents lobby legislators against repeal while bills on liquor control, doctor dispensing, and industrial alcohol advance. Debate centers on compromise and potential new state jobs tied to liquor regulation.
Senate Ways and Means backed Beardley’s plan to fuse sales franchise and individual net income taxes, estimated to yield 25 to 40 million yearly. First 25 million would fund school districts, next five million reduce state government costs, above that to be set by Legislature. Competing measures include Patterson tax bill and 15 percent tax on income from tax exempt securities. Other proposals would allow quarterly tax payments and 10 percent rate on certain incomes. House amendments to the Bennett Beatty 25 cent tax cut could revive tax revision efforts soon.
Following a joint committee session with Insurance Commissioner Clark and town executives, the General Assembly authorized a moratorium under governor direction. Life and loan death claims may be delayed as insurers suspend immediate payments under the new policy framework in Iowa.
The Emmet County State Bank resumed normal operations after a two day restricted period under Senate File 111 following the nationwide bank vacation. L A Andrews and D W Bates declared assets liquid and authorized unrestricted operation. Iowa Trust and Savings Bank also reopened under the bank stabilization act, with 27 more banks freed nationwide bringing total to 205 Iowa banks allowed to operate without restrictions.
Fred Phelps, a 60 year old horseman from Garden City, Kansas, traveled to Independence, driving a horse drawn buggy hitched to an aged gray mare believed to be about thirteen. He sheltered at Edwards yards two weeks, received meals and a new harness, and hopes to work at local racing stables with his vast ponies knowledge.
Editor Nichols writing from Babson Park Florida argues there should be no city election contest in Estherville and urges reelecting the mayor and council for economy peace and continued good water service. The piece praises their one term and calls for harmony. The author with no axe to grind supports continued leadership.
More than 500 filled the city hall auditorium Sunday for the Little Symphony orchestra's second concert. The Peer Gynt Suite by Greig topped the program with six more pieces including two vocal solos by Mrs. N H McKerral. Mrs R L Caldwell directed, delivering precise expression throughout.
The term panic is traced to Marathon where a small Greek force routed a massive Persian army. The fear caused by the sudden terror was believed to be sent by the god Fan, who struck the Greeks with unaccountable fright and named the condition.
The city will elect new members to fill two vacancies on the council. Citizens are urged to exercise best judgement and choose men who will bring credit to the town in the United States era.
This column recalls how a Paris cobbler’s tiny slipper inspired Thevenard the French actor to pursue a humble girl and how the fairy tale of Cinderella grew from a real event. The tale ends with a Prince Charming uniting with the Cinderella figure for a happy life.
Armstrong notes the death of Mrs H K Holland at home Monday night after a 2 1 2 year illness. Born in Edinburgh in 1851 she came to America at age four and raised a family in Jefferson county Wisconsin. She married H Holland October 18 1872 and the couple later lived near Armstrong before moving into town in 1907. She leaves her husband four sons and four daughters. The couple marked their 60th wedding anniversary last October 18.
The General Assembly wrapped a week of sessions with 113 new House bills for a total of 538. Debated measures included an Alcohol Gasoline tax bill later defeated 57 to 48, and a loan rate cap moving from 34 to 2 percent amid amendments. The Beatty Bennet bill on millage cuts faced Senate rejection and possible conference. A five day marriage license repeal passed Senate despite House, and Farmers Holiday delegates spoke in Des Moines. A sifting committee will trim bills next week as pressure to adjourn grows, with cross party support for capable leadership amid the crisis.
The family gathered for the first time in a decade as the couple marked their 60th anniversary. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon with Rev. Bailey officiating.
Wm Dailey a local youth recently sentenced to ten years at Anamosa for larceny and breaking and entering made a failed jail break on Wednesday night. He struck officer Chris Danielson with part of a chair as Danielson brought supper to his cell. Danielson retaliated with a gun, recaptured Dailey, and Dailey was later taken to Emmetsburg for trial on motor vehicle larceny in Palo Alto county. Dailey's prior sentences total 20 years for break in and theft of Tor Birney's Ford, to be served concurrently.
The Iowa Legislature designates March 21 as Bird Day urging citizens to aid birds year round. The Towa Fish and Game Commission stresses birds' value in eating pests and aiding crops, with tips to feed, shelter, and protect birds while tracking species at home.
Merchants in Estherville offer a free baby chick with every two dollar cash purchase on Saturday only. Chicks are hatched by Woodley’s Hatchery and available by call when desired. Participating stores include Herman Oransky L M Christensen Bhiers Value Store Cut Rate Grocery Cut Price Grocery Sanborn’s Cash Store K and K Hardware Estherville Drug Golden Sun Milling Co and Woodley’s Hatchery. Other merchants advertise special Friday and Saturday prices.
Lawrence Ellison, 28, of Armstrong, received a sentence not more than 10 years in reformatory at Anamuso after being caught breaking into a South Side pool hall in Armstrong at 2 A M Sunday with 4.86 in cash and stolen cigarettes. Judge F C Davidson of Emmetsburg imposed the sentence. Relatives report Mr and Mrs H P Noonan are safe in Wilmington, California after the earthquake but remain nervous from the fright.
Rufus C. Dawes president of a Century of Progress says the Chicago World’s Fair will be reached primarily by car as highways radiate from the city. He predicts millions will travel by automobile with Beacon City offering direct routes and car storage. He describes the fair as modern, innovative and reflecting the era’s needs and hopes.
The junior college stages the final dramatic program April 18 with two one act plays and a one act operetta Slave With Two Faces led by Frederick Wilson as Life. Cast includes Verna Gradland Harrie Osher Daniel Booth Wilbur Mickelson William Anderson Lora Emily Lawrence Erling Hansen Marie Saxton Lenore Blacketer Gladys Selliger. Ber ta Hanson at piano. Dick Turner leads He Said and She Said a comedy with Margaret Tweet Enid Marybelle Nicholson Mrs Packard Caryl Jennings Diana. Trial by Jury operetta features Eleanor Orvis plaintiff Henry Hale defendant Erl ing Hanson judge Wilbur Mickelson counsel Curt Lindholm usher William Anderson foreman.
Joe Berven, 33, crushed his wife Edna and severely injured three children with the butt of a gun at the Emmet Moore farm near Wallingford. Edna died en route to Coleman hospital. the husband later surrendered at the county jail after climbing a windmill. Neighbors and authorities described the family as respected but troubled by temper.
A Long Beach California woman recounts the 1933 earthquake in a detailed letter describing terror, family separation, and escape to Los Angeles. The writer portrays the chaos, the fear for loved ones, and relief after reaching safety with relatives and friends.
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