Iowans Pay More Income Tax In 1937
Iowans paid $3,114,065 more state income tax in 1937 than in 1936, reported by the state board of assessment and review. Total individual income tax payments for 1937 were $4,134,810.
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18 Oct 1937
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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1937
Page
1
Des Moines Tax Levy Cut Drops Firemen Pay Rise
The Iowa budget appeal board trimmed the 1938 Des Moines tax levy by 178 325 dollars, eliminating proposed 10 dollar monthly pay raises for 22 city firefighters and police officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Budget Appeal Board
Attorney General Hands Down 450 Opinions
DES MOINES IA 1937 450 opinions have been handed down to state departments and county attorneys by the Iowa attorney general's office so far this year Atty Gen John H Mitchell reported The total is more than the combined number from prior years and reflects steady guidance from the AG's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Attorney General’s Office
John H. Mitchell
Wallace's Son Becomes Sketch Associate Editor
Ames Iowa State College announces Robert Wallace, a sophomore in industrial science and son of Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace, has been elected associate editor of Sketch, the college’s quarterly literary publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Robert Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Iowa State College
Feeders foresee drop in cattle market this spring
Adair County feeders fear lower beef prices with Prof. J. C. Galloway of Iowa State College supporting the concern. Farmers expect the top price for beef steers to fall to about 13.25 dollars per hundred, down from approximately 19 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
J. C. Galloway
Iowa State College
Adair County
Clarke tabernacle marks first anniversary celebration
The Clarke tabernacle will celebrate its first anniversary on October 19 with addresses by Arthur Sweetman pinball operator and financial sponsor and U S Senator Gerald P Nye of North Dakota. Sweetman will discuss Taking the Lid Off Black Hawk County and Nye will address The Munitions Racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watpaloo
Clarke Tabernacle
Arthur C. Sweet- Man
U. S
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Black Hawk County
ISU dairy judging team named for New Orleans expositio
Iowa State College announces the dairy products judging team selected to represent the school at the New Orleans dairy exposition. Members are George Fenner from St. Joseph Missouri Roland Castenson of Harcourt George H Tellier of Cedar Rapids and James Irwin of New Virginia as alternate under coach N F Fabricius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
New Orleans
N. EF. Fabricius
George Fenner
St. Joseph
Roland Castenson
Harcourt
George H. Tellier
Cedar Rapids
James Irwin
New Virginia
Fish Rescuers Finish Job Near Bedford
Rescue of about 40 000 fish from drying streams near Bedford was completed by M. D. Lewis the district conservation officer. The fish were placed in Lake of Three Fires a state reserve reservoir northeast of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
M. D. Lewis
Best dressed policemen in 48 states toast Iowa City
Mr. LaVant, a Dallas salesman, complimented Iowa City's police with a gift of cigars at the station. He left a note praising the department as the best dressed in 48 states and said he wished to express himself with a box of amokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
LaVant
Dallas
Texas
Weather Warmer and Rain Expected in Washington
The report notes little temperature change in Washington with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 56 degrees. It describes warmer weather and substantial rainfall continuing, affecting conditions from Sunday through last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Landon Plans Radio Mass Meeting in 1936 Campaign
Former Kansas Governor Alf M Landon announces a nationwide radio mass meeting for Tuesday at 8 30 pm central time over NBC Blue to discuss certain questions of the day marking his first major political activity since the 1926 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
National Broadcasting Company
NBC Blue
Rain Intervals Dampen Day With Measurable Fall
A rain probability lingered yesterday with showers at intervals and total accumulation reaching 0.65 inches, impacting outdoor plans and delaying activities across the region.
Income Tax Payments Show Increase in 1936 Iowa
Des Moines reports a rise in both individual and corporate income tax collections for 1936, totaling 4.759 million for individuals and corporations, up from 3.? in 1935. The largest payments came from 5,563 filers earning over 5,000 dollars, with smaller brackets contributing the rest. Washington County had 789 returns with 19,004 dollars in individual tax and 1,863.95 dollars in corporate tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis FE. Roddewig
Washington County
Annual Y Drive Set For Nov 2
The 1938 Y M C A campaign will be held Tuesday November 2. Committees are planning routes and a kickoff breakfast. The Y marks its thirteenth year of service and relies on community generosity. the board of directors and finance committee are arranging details with Orville Elder Leslie Dunlap Don Sherman and John Winga leading. A night meeting will finalize plans and the single day canvass aims to cover all neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. CC
Seminary style Sunday school teachers meet at Trinity Lutheran
About fifty pastors and Sunday school teachers from Lutheran churches in Williamsburg Ot tumwa What Cheer Burlington Oxford Wellman and Washington attended the semi annual Sunday school teachers institute at Trinity Lutheran church yesterday afternoon. Werner Uhimann of Williamsburg was elected chairman Bert Boehm secretary. Sessions ran afternoon and evening with five lecturers in the first session each speaking 15 minutes followed by discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
Arnold Schmidt
Bert Boehm
William Krueger
Theodore Gutknecht
Walter Wendt
Theodore C. Meibohme
Washington
New Pastor Delivers First Sermons at Washington U P Church
Rev. William M. Nichol preached his first sermons as pastor of Washington United Presbyterian Church yesterday. He and his family moved from Sparta Illinois to the parsonage on West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Nichol
Washington United Presbyterian Church
Sparta
United Presbyterian Parsonage
West
Washington Street
Will Hear 40 Witnesses At Farm Hearing
More than forty witnesses are expected to appear before the senate agricultural committee in Sioux City to advise on farm legislation for the November congressional session. Scores more interested in the agriculture program seek to be heard during the next two days. Witnesses come from Minnesota Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota. the hearing is the largest scheduled by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
INS
Senate Agricultural Committee
Congress
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Charles F Clark Dead at Iowa City
Charles F Clark died at 5 15 from a heart attack while at work in his shoe repair shop at 126 South Dubuque Street in Iowa City. Funeral services were held at McGovern funeral home with Rev Elmer E Dierks officiating. Burial was in Oakland cemetery. He lived at 220 South Linn Street for 12 years. He was born January 4 1879 in Laramie Wyoming and married May Gulling in 1902. He leaves a widow three daughters Mary Clark Davenport Helen Clark Iowa City and Mrs Plag ence Bleeker Rock Island Dh two sons Willard B Clark Iowa City and Charles F P Clark Davenport. He belonged to Woodmen of the World for 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Charles F. Clark
McGovern
Elmer E. Dierks
Oakland Cemetery
Clark
South Dubuque Street
South Linn Street
Laramie
Wyo
May Gulling
Washington
Opening Sermons By Nichol At Washington Church
Rev William M Nichol Jr began ministry at Washington United Presbyterian with two Sunday sermons despite rain Attendance was light Yet Nichol a 24 year old former Sparta Illinois pastor impressed with strong delivery and earnest preaching He titled his talks Why I Believe the Bible to Be the Inspired Word of God He argued the Bible is God’s revelation and moral guide and cited its transformative power as first reason for inspiration The second reason emphasized the Bible as reasonable moral code reflecting God’s standards not man’s"}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Nichol
Washington United Presbyterian
Nichol
Washington
Sparta
Ill
Brooklyn
N. Y
Chamber of Commerce Sets Nov 4 Speakers at Y M C A
Chamber of Commerce announces a fall meeting on November 4 at the Y M C A with two nationally noted speakers. John DeWild of Minneapolis Civic & Commerce Association will discuss A Dozen Ways to Increase Trade. Allen E. McGowan of Minnesota Editorial Association will speak on Today's Opportunity. The event targets salespeople with a dinner preceding the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
National Note
John DeWild
Minneapolis Civic & Commerce Association
Allen E. McGowin
Minnesota Editorial Association
McGowan
O. E. Schmitt
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Elmer Adams to Be Buried Here
Elmer Adams former Washington resident who died at Mission Texas will be buried in Film Grove cemetery. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 AM at L A Jones funeral home. Burial follows with widow present. Adams long a Methodist Church member sang in the choir and owned a fruit ranch near Mission. He was over 70 and had been lame for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Jones
Elmer Adams
Washington
Mission
Texas
Arthur Atack
The
Methodist Church
Film Grove Cemetery
Mr. Adams
Adams
Lee
Fifth Blood Transfusion Planned for Mrs Welborn
Des Moines report notes a fifth blood transfusion planned for Mrs. James Welborn, a crash baby mother, as doctors seek to restore her paralyzed speech center after 42 days in a semi conscious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Welborn
Bible Inspired by God Says Reverend Nichol
Rev. Nichol argued the Bible proves itself divine as all scripture is inspired by God and its messages endure. He cited archaeological finds and fulfilled prophecies while noting critics once doubted but the Bible remains, today and tomorrow. He urged reading to gain inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichol
Thieves Loot Preacher’s Car After Service at Trinity Lutheran
Rev. Theodore Guttrecht of What Cheer reports his car was broken into after a church service on East Second Street. A suitcase with his alter robe and church book a plaid robe and a yellow ram coat were stolen from an unlocked auto between 7 30 and 9 o clock. Police were notified and authorities warn drivers to lock vehicles and repair broken locks to curb the theft wave in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Guttrecht
Washington
Trinity Lutheran Church
East Second Street
Wayland
Fox Theater
Bloomfield OKs fishing in new city reservoir
Bloomfield officials celebrate a city council resolution allowing fishing in the new reservoir. The question remains whether the Iowa Conservation Commission will stock the water, as talks with commission members continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Iowa
New City
Iowa Conservation Commission
Commission
19 Aboard Perished in Wyoming Flight Belief Grows
Eyewitness and sheriff confirm a United Air Lines plane with 19 aboard missing since October near the Wyoming Utah border. Searchers reach Chalk Peak area with no life signs. pilots report scant details as rescue teams organize difficult horseback ascent. The aircraft, a twin motor low wing, left Cheyenne at 6 26 with 16 passengers and 3 crew aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Wyoming
United Company
Utah
F. L. Marramoré
R. W. Schroeder
United Air Lines
Bob Beegeson
William Williams
Schroeder
Chalk Peak
Knight
Wyo
Rock Springs
Cheyenne
O. K
Italy Admits 40050 Troops With Rebels in France
Rome reports an official admission that Italy has forty thousand and fifty troops fighting with the rebels in France. The disclosure came on October 18 and is carried by INS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
INS
Italy
France
Cattle Imports Into U S Show Sharp Rise in 1929-30
The agriculture department reports a large year to date rise in beef cattle imports, with eight months showing 78 000 head more than a year ago and imports now higher than any entire year since 1929. Despite higher imports, farm prices for cattle rose to 7 01 per 100 pounds from 6 03 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
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