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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1958
Page
9
Handley cautioned the legislature against voting major tax changes. He urged a fairer system to address property tax inequities, noting heavy taxes on a home versus a trailer and calling for a method that distributes the burden more evenly.
Dr. Robert J. Pitchell, director of the Commission on State Tax and Financing Policy, said eliminating inequities is impossible without uniform control over assessments and tax rates. Local assessors urged to adopt centralized standards to reduce disparities.
Detectives investigated night break ins at Launderette on John Street and Jones and Smith Gas Station at Madison Avenue Hazelett Street. Entry through ventilator and a number of pennies stolen, matching prior thefts. Also a church film showing at North Anderson Church of God titled Against the Tide.
Mrs. ginia Lyons will entertain the Friendly Corner Class of the White Union Christian Church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Rooney on Sunday January 12 a basket dinner will be served at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cooper II plan a Florida trip to Coral Gables after spending the holidays with relatives in Mechanicsburg Bloomington and at Mrs. Cooper's mother Mrs. Ed Cooper. Mrs. Herman Zirkle has been ill with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. J D Drury Jr and family left New Year's Day for Bakersfield California after visiting here with relatives.
Senate chaplain Frederick Brown Harris urged divine guidance at the session opening. He prayed for vision to resist malignant forces and for public servants to focus on the mighty deeds they will resolve to do now for tomorrow.
Elwood Chamber of Commerce elected four new directors at a Monday night meeting at the Elwood Country Club. Louis J. Zimmel, Weldon Shickiey, Mike Murray, and Robert Klumpp were chosen to join retiring directors. Glenn H. Buxter received a service award. Dr. Robert C. Turner spoke on science forecasts. Ralph Byler introduced the speaker.
The American War Mothers Inc held an officer installation at the American Legion home in Elwood. State president Mrs. Mary Brown assisted, with new officers including President Mrs. Sylvia Sykora and several vice presidents, secretaries, and trustees. Guests from nearby chapters attended a social hour with red, white and blue decor and a decorated cake. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21 at 7 30 p m at the lodge home.
The Cunningham Parent-Teacher Association will hold its January meeting this Thursday evening at the school. The highlight is a discussion about the new high school Holding Corporation with Jack Davis Delores Manning and Harold Hanlin reading. A devotional led by Rev. Jack Albertson precedes a student program. New York's Empire State Building stands 4472 feet tall with 102 stories.
Mr. and Mrs WSCS to meet at Joyce Chapel Methodists 616 S Clinton St for a Thursday 7 30 p.m. program honoring their daughter and family. Willey family from Fort Wayne touring California plan. many local Abernathys attend. Junior Woman's Club hosts poetry roll call. CCG Club meets Friday 7 30 p.m. in Summitville with Dorothy Cowles and Martha Woodruff assisting.
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