Decrease Iowa Farm Lands Lead 1932 Valuation Cuts
Iowa 1932 tax revision shows farm land values cut about three to six percent nationwide with large drops in livestock and personal property, offset by rises in city real estate and utility values. Final figures, affecting eight mill levy, ease overall tax burden by roughly $837,000 though county changes vary widely.
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J. W. Reynolds
Clayton County
Decatur County
van Buren County
Lyon
Poweshiek
Shelby, Worth
Jasper
Pocahontas
Davis
Chickasaw
Buchanan
Emmett
Hancock
Pottawattamie
Ringgold
Iowa
Mills, Muscatine
Wayne Counties
Howard and Jones
Lucas
Kossuth, Mahaska, Marion, Harrison
Johnson, O'Brien and
Polk
Sat
Warren
Guthrie
Adams, Story and
Union
Youngs Still Held in Jail at Chariton
George Young 59 and son Robert 29 from Kirksville Missouri remained in Lucas county custody in Chariton Iowa as Washington county officers failed to tie them to the killing of Sheriff Fred Sweet and Marshal Aaron Bailey. Police planned fingerprint comparison from the crime scene to determine involvement.
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Chariton
Iowa
George Young
Robert
Kirksville
Lucas County
Washington County
Youngs
J H. Smith
William Bailey
Washington
Fred Sweet
Marshall Aaron Bailey
R. H. McCarty
George Morrison
Youngs Held in Chariton Murder Probe
Washington county officers returned from Chariton report nothing definite links the Youngs to local murders. Long questioning failed to reveal connections as the two remain in Lucas county jail awaiting fingerprint development and further investigation.
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Washington County
Chariton
Youngs
Lucas County
Des Moines mayor attacks state health board plan
Parker L. Crouch, mayor of Des Moines, condemns the health board’s method to curb Iowa stream pollution. He questions sewer rental legislation and proposes a $3 million Des Moines sewage plant to combat Dysentery and Typhoid, noting typhoid declined 5 percent over the past decade. He criticizes the legislature for mandating actions without funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
State Board of Health
Iowa League of Municipalities
Parker L. Crouch
Des Moines
Crouch
44Th General Assembly
Ile
Mrs Helwick Visits Daughter in Oak Park
Mrs O F E Helwick returned from Chicago after weekend with her daughter Helen Lucille at West Suburban hospital Oak Park. She attended an agents meeting of the Central Life Insurance company yesterday morning in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. FE. Helwick
Chicago
Helen Lucille
West Suburban
Oak Park
Central Life Insurance Company
Mrs Underwood Family Returns From trip to Shenandoah and Nebraska
Mrs Henry Underwood and her daughter Olive plus her brother Ralph Koblicek arrived home late last night after traveling to Shenandoah and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Underwood
Olive
Underwood
Ralph Koblicek
Shenandoah
Nebraska
Troopers Rule Texas Oil Fields
Brig. Gen. Jacob F. Wolters leads 1,200 cavalrymen enforcing martial law across east Texas oil regions. About 1,631 wells shut in under order as patrols seek violators by night using torches at wells and pipeline outlets. Militia camps take shape with saddles, pistols, rifles, tear gas, and electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
Texas
Jacob F. Wolters
Delaware
Ross Sterling
Palacios
Evidence Indicates Tilton Promised to Cure Cancer
Testimony in Chicago shows Lester Tilton of Clinton Iowa ran a clinic promising unconditional cancer cures but did not deliver. Doctor suspects face license revocation. Nurse Anna Krawczyk and the Felician sisters testified about assisting with ointments and liquids to patients.
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Tilton
Chicago
Lester Tilton
Clinton
Iowa
State Department of Registration and Education
Anna Krawczyk
Wenscelaus and
Modesta
Oskaloosa Church Merger Approved
The United Presbyterian church and First Presbyterian church in Oskaloosa merge their 124 member congregation. Members transfer to the First Presbyterian church led by Dr. G. G. Bruce, with each denomination keeping separate financial organizations. Aug. 18.
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Oskaloosa
Town
United Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Federation of United Presbyterian Churches
G. G. Bruce
Mrs J Rothschild Returns From New York City Buying Trip
Mrs J Rothschild came home Saturday night after a buying trip to New York City. She visited several shops and arranged new merchandise for her store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. Rothschild
New York City
Rebels Claiming Success in Cuba
Reports from Havana indicate rebels in Cuba gained momentum as federal troops in Holguin reportedly switched sides. Censors tightened as government lines claimed victory except Santa Clara where clashes continued. Bodies of 180 soldiers were said to be returned to Camp Columbia from Santa Clara, with doubt over air support.
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Havana
Cuba
U.P
Holguin
Gerardo Machado
Santa Clara
Sierra Morena
Camp Columbia
Women Nationwide: Faster Growth But Still More Men Overall
The Census Bureau reports the 1930 enumeration shows 102.5 males per 100 females, total counts of 62,137,080 men and 60,637,966 women. Native white men slightly outnumber women, foreign born whites show greater imbalances, and among Negroes women outnumber men at 100 to 97.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Family Visit From Vinton Highlights Weekend
Mr and Mrs A J Jack and family of Vinton visited Sunday at the John Elgar home. Mrs Elgar and Mary Virginia had been spending the past week with them and returned home.
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A. J. Jack
Vinton
John Elgar
Mrs. Elgar
Mary Virginia
Neuzil Family Visits Mrs. Burich in Iowa City
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Neuzil and their Iowa City family spent Sunday visiting Mrs. M. Burich, sharing time with relatives and noting friendly exchanges during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Neuzil
Iowa City
M. Burich
Proposal to trim society by thirds sparks bold plan
A Chicago style letter argues a drastic policy: destroy or reduce one third of various social targets from politicians to bankers, gangsters to columnists, claiming it would restore prosperity. The writer suggests ending the influence of a third of public figures and voices as a cure.
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Gaehalf
Y M C A Tennis Tournament Entries Close Friday
Interest in the third annual YMCA tennis tournament grows as entries surge. The entry deadline is Friday evening to allow time for pairings, with rules and blanks available at the YMCA. Officials promise a strong display of trophies and a smooth, satisfactory event.
Iowa Weather Outlook Sees Little Change Forecast
Des Moines reports continued prevailing Iowa weather with unsettled conditions possible and scattered showers. Lamont logged the day’s greatest rainfall at .09 inches while Decorah and Waterloo tied at 96 degrees, Lamont's 63 degrees noted as the cool morning reading.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Lamont
Council Bluffs
Charles City
Creston
Decorah
Forest City
Waterloo
State inspector warns motorists against giving rides to hitchhikers
Sioux City report says Ray Moulds, Iowa auto inspector, warned drivers to avoid giving lifts after several NW Iowa incidents. He noted hikers approach and target occupants of cars after pickup.
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Sioux City
Ray Moulds
Iowa
Chautauqua Talent Entertains Rotary
A Rotary meeting featured chautauqua acts including sleight of hand recitals singing and dancing by junior town youths and a male quartet with pianist. Dick McCleery newly elected international president of the Y's Men’s clubs addressed the gathering praising Washington’s community environment and opportunities.
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Rotary W
Chautauqua
Millikin
Dick McCleery
U's Men's Clubs of
Washington
Y's Men's Association
Lindy Plans to Fly Again Today
Washington dispatch reports the Lindberghs will depart Petropavlovsk in Siberia today. A cable from Kamchatka to naval radio St Paul confirms departure planned for August 18 and thanks for assistance. Anne Lindbergh signs the message.
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Lindy
Washington
U.P
Lindberghs
Petropavlovsk
Siberia
Navy Communications Office
Kamchatka
Naval Radio
Harry Macon Earns Master’s Degree At Columbia University
Harry Macon son of Mr and Mrs D F Macon has received his master’s degree from Columbia University New York City He is visiting in Washington before resuming coaching at Valley Junction High School Des Moines area after coaching success at Bedford Iowa The Macon home hosts relatives from Los Angeles as Guy Stansbury prepares to move to Phoenix Studebaker post family events and gatherings fill the week
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Harry Macon
D. F. Macon
Columbia University
New York City
Washington
Valley Junction High School
Harry
Himeslf
Valley Junction
Des Moines
Bedford
Iowa
Macon
Guy Stansbury
Los Angeles
California
Phoenix
Arizona
Guy
Studebaker
Funeral services for Mrs Kerr Wednesday in Carthage
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. Kerr, who died in Carthage Missouri, will be held at ten o'clock Wednesday morning at the Dr. W. B. Anderson home on East Main Street. Rev. A. A. Vinz will officiate, assisted by Walter Hastwood. Burial will be at Elm Grove. The casket will be open this evening at the L. A. Jones funeral home for friends to pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Kerr
Carthage
City officials attend Iowa municipalities convention
City Clerk Howard Fulton, Water and Light Superintendent Perry Jordan, and Councilman George Pauls traveled to Council Bluffs to attend the Iowa League of Municipalities convention.
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Howard Fulton
Perry Jordan
Water and Light Plant
George Pauls
Council Bluffs
Iowa League of Municipalities
Estelle Taylor Seeks Divorce From Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles details show actress Estelle Taylor filing for divorce from former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey here. She cites extreme cruelty in response to his Reno suit alleging mental cruelty filed a day earlier.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Reno
Estelle Taylor
Fomer
Dempsey
Nevada
Business visitors named at local event
A list of attendees includes Charles Brower from South English, Mrs. H. S. Morehouse of Noble, and Rufus H. Hoffman of Sigourney, among others, arriving for yesterday’s business gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brower
South English
Funeral for Amos N Alberson Named at Elm Grove
Funeral services for Amos Norris Alberson will be held at 2 PM Saturday at the Methodist church with Masonic participation. His body will be brought to Washington for burial beside his wife in Elm Grove cemetery, following his death in Monrovia California. The obsequies reflect his long public life in Iowa and his prominent Masonic leadership, with plans awaiting arrival of his son Raymond Alberson.
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A. N. Alberson
Methodist Church
Masons
Amos N. Alberson
Washington
Garth Deuel
Monrovia
Calif
Elm Grove Cemetery
L. A
Raymon HK. Alberson
Des Moines
Charles A. Dewey
Alberson
Towa Masonry
Towa
Mr. Alberson
Iowa
California
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State Board of Assessment and Review
Lowa Township
Beauty
Pauline Hopkins
San Francisco
Irving Kennedy
USE Journal
Welles
Revo
New York
Machado
Opera
Washington Chautauqua
Pine
Tonighe
Cymbalom Orchestra
Hungaria
Oller
Bennett Play Company
Cremona
Chopin
Cadman
Strauss
Malty
Junior
Penn
Rotary
Maxine Millikin
Ermil BP. Frye
Frye
Beverly Hills
Cal
Yours
Miss Millikin
Quartette
Ofep Prom Siberian
Japan
Mrs. Kerr
Council
Elm Grove
Amos Alberson
Amos
Masonry
Amos Norris Alberson
Orange
Ashland County
Ohio
James Alberson
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