Backstage in Iowa Politics
Des Moines unemployment agency moves toward efficiency by adopting tabulating machines, shifting printing of forms and benefit warrants to out of state suppliers. The state comptroller blocks using machines to print checks locally. warrants on state funds must receive comptroller approval, so checks will be issued from the state house.
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Des Moines
State Comptroller’s
Comptroller
State House
Locust Streets
State agencies ponder contract terms with leasing firm
Officials reviewing a New York firm’s lease of equipment to multiple state departments including the old age pension division the health department motor vehicle statistics division social welfare board liquor commission and State University hospital consider delaying further arrangements while quiet steps retreat for now are taken.
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New York
Old Age Pension Division
State Health Department
Motor Vehicle Accident , Statistics Division
Social Welfare Board, Liquor Commission
State University Hospital
Unemployment and Reemployment Offices Face Staffing Gap
Two weeks after moves to new offices, some re employment staff worked behind glass walls, effectively isolated from the public. One official moved to the unemployment compensation unit but hit a $206 monthly minimum salary limit. Legal action went to the commission's own staff, not the attorney general.
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Unemployment Compensation Commission
Attorney General
Compensation Commission
Government tax dispute settlement outlined
Informed sources say the Arrow Distiller in Peoria Illinois will keep its license under a compromise on evaded federal taxes. The federal tax unit faces civil war between departments as authorities choose between prosecuting or collecting back taxes.
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The
Arrow Distiller
Peoria
Ill
Hartley liquor incident cited by Sioux bootleggers
Investigations into the 1937 Hartley Iowa liquor incident drew statements from several of Sioux City's prominent bootleggers.
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Hartley
Sioux City
Senator Dewey outlines millage impact on county and state taxes
Senator A. Claire Dewey of Washington Iowa explains in a speech that 4 mills on Washington county’s 26000000 assessed value would raise 100000 in taxes and 4 mills on Iowa’s 3000000000 value would raise 12000000 for the state He notes many constituents ask about millage meanings and urges educational effort.
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A. Claire Dewey
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Quote of the week from Vincent Harrington on reorganization bill
Vincent Harrington of Sioux City says the government reorganization is Congress constitutional duty and must be acted on when the country demands it. He notes arguments about past inaction but believes Congress will act when needed. He was the sole Democratic congressman to vote against the bill.
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Vincent Harrington
Sioux City
Congress
Average Old Age Pension Payouts Compared to National Averages
Officials note favorable publicity while actual payments vary. Towa pays $19.78 monthly to the average pensioner, above the national $19.50. Iowa grants pensions to 209 of every 1000 seniors, vs the national average of 206.
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Towa
Iowa
Democrats claim 15 Senate seats threaten GOP majority
The piece notes Democrats concede Republicans hold five state senate districts, creating 15 potential Democratic seats for a next year majority, while Republicans caution that victory is not certain. It also mentions Brazil’s new constitution copies sent to citizens, and Democratic Chairman FE Birmingham returning from a state tour with signals of interest and candidates for all legislative seats.
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United States of Brazil
Brazil
State Department
FE. H. Birmingham
Washington voters urged to reject bond for four-grade system
Washington landlords association and secretary C G Schmoeller urge voters to reject a 96 500 bond for a two big high and grade school plan. They argue the proposed bond would scrap four smaller builtin schools and raise taxes while increasing debt, urging voters to consider the needs of younger children and existing buildings.
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Washington
Heights
the Heights
Washington Landlord Protective Association
C. G. Schmoeller
Bergen and McCarthy Rise From Vaudeville to Goldwyn Follies
Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquist dummy Charlie McCarthy have traveled from vaudeville to radio and film. The pair, together 17 years, headline Samuel Goldwyn's Technicolor musical The Goldwyn Follies at the State Theatre, a peak in their remarkable entertainment career.
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Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Bergen
Samuel Goldwyn
State Theatre
Charlie
Thirty Seniors to Get Diplomas at Columbus High
Thirty Columbus high school seniors will graduate May 13. The list includes Ida Mae Adams Dorothy M Adamson Mitchell M Allen Lee A Bliven Elizabeth M Boulton and others. The class motto is You Can Reach Great Heights One Step at a Time and colors are green and white with lily of the valley as the flower.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Ida Mae Adams
Dorothy M. Adamson
Mitchell M. Allen
Lee A. Bliven
Elizabeth M. Boulton
Myrna Mae Rozman
Arlene Carey
Lloyd C. Cecil
Eileen Childerhouse
James Russell Cook
Iris Cuthamp
Martha E. Duscan
George F. Dwinell
Bonnadelle
Jean Fullerton
Robert FE. Fulton
William W. Gilkey
Warren M. Green
Lelia F. Hanft
Margery A. Tiarbison
Marion T. Howell
Anna Ceraldine Hughes
F. Craig Huston
Madeline ¥. Jordan
Warren L. Martin
Russell R. Newell
James W. Sands
Catherine Schabhilson
Lois Schlichting
Evelyn Shellabarger
Gerald L. Williams
Mrs. J. C. Carris Visiting Chicago and Gary
Prairie Flower notes Mrs J C Carris visiting relatives in Chicago and with daughter Mrs William Glass burner in Gary Indiana. Elllis and William Finke attended the Fairfield athletic meet Friday. Mr and Mrs L W Turnipseed Kalona visitors Tuesday. Dorothy and Martha Turnipseed called at Thrasher home. Mrs Frank Leeper and Mrs Stanley Mouser hosted Mission circle Thursday. Mr O K Scott and Mrs William Ganon provided the program. Mrs FE J Hamilton called Wednesday morning at the
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Prairie Flower
J. C. Carris
Chicago
William Glassburner
Gary
Ind Ellis
William Finke
Fairfield
L. W. Turnipseed
Dorothy
Martha Turnipseed
Thrasher
Frank Leeper
Mreg Stanley Mouser
Mission Circle
O. K. Scott
William Ganon
FE. J. Hamilton
Week Weather Outlook Des Moines April 18 23
Weather outlook for Des Moines and upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys through April 23 calls for fair conditions early in the week with occasional showers mid to late week. Temperatures expected near or above normal, with northern and central plains mostly fair except for showers Tuesday or Wednesday and south portion Thursday.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri Valleys
Great Plains
Card of Thanks for Floral Support in Sickness and Death
William W. Kos expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers and support during his wife’s illness and passing.
Gratitude From the Carlson Family for Sorrow Support
The Carlson family thanks all who offered sympathy and help after their loss. They express deep gratitude for the service, floral offerings, and kindness shown by friends and neighbors.
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Oscar Carlson
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John D. Zug
Southern Utilities
City of
Mack Bergen
ABC
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
the Evening Journal
Mr. Hamilton
Paul Leeney
Tiffin
Clayde Cornick
Josephine Kay
E. L. Smith
Frederic Smith
Town City
Alvin Leader
Earl P. Booth
Fretda Witthoft
Signe Finke
Clara
Lucille
Alice Marie
Martha Thrasher
Anna Landau
Rose Miller
Dorcas
Catherine Ropers
Anna Witthoft
George Miller
Edith
Mrs Schroeder
Miller
Schroeder
Gary, Indiana
Acs
Lipper
Oaks
Bulov
Lemmon's Jewelry Store
Bulova Distributors
Wm. W. Kos
Washington State Bank
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