Akron Register-Tribune Supplement Feature
A December 9 1948 Akron supplement highlights local items of interest includes brief notes on community events and notable residents with names and places typical of the period.
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
4
A December 9 1948 Akron supplement highlights local items of interest includes brief notes on community events and notable residents with names and places typical of the period.
Gordon Stokes, president of Plymouth County Farm Bureau, argues for full state income tax collection to fund the soldiers' bonus and school aid. He cites property tax burdens, suggests non-property sources for funding, and notes the need for democracy and fair shares amid debates stirred by recent bond approvals and tax policy shifts. He warns that forgiving income tax shifts burden to high earners and property owners, risking further farm losses.
Regular town council meeting called to order by Mayor Pro-tem with Caskey Lundgren Johnson and H Anderson present. Absent were C Anderson and Mayor Adams. Motions to grant a cigarette permit for the Legion Club and to approve listed bills were passed.
A city ledger lists warrants totaling 8690.49 with names like Northwestern Bell Tel Co Westinghouse Co National Supply Co and Garys Service Station among others. The document records a motion to adjourn by Johnson with Caskey seconding and is signed by R D Clark Clerk and August Lundgren Mayor Pro Tem. A card of appreciation from Mrs Martin E Johnson of Alcester SD thanks friends for flowers and visits during hospital stay.
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