Straw Vote Questions and Idaho Tax Reform Reflections
Readers debate straw votes and the 1967 Idaho tax equalization law HB 403. The text cites reassessment aims, 20 percent valuation targets by 1977, and potential pooling of resources to raise school standards amid ongoing property-value increases and fiscal policy concerns.
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Idaho
State Tax Commission
Voters urged to weigh consolidation in Grace Idaho
A Grace Idaho letter from Mrs Caroline Merriam argues for consolidation of School Districts 148 149 and 150. She warns against fear tactics and urges careful consideration before a February 13 vote on a $675 000 bond to build a new school and possible Soda Springs merger.
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Grace
Caribou County
Soda Springs
Caroline
Merriam Grace
Idaho
Ocean liner valor versus discretion riddle exchange
A quip contrasts valor with discretion as a traveler jokes that boarding an ocean liner without tipping shows valor while returning in a different boat demonstrates discretion. The dialogue plays on bold acts versus cautious moves in travel.
Bond Issue Sound State of Idaho Education Letter
A 1968 Boise Idaho letter from DF Engelking State Superintendent to Mrs Nellie Johnson discusses a previously published local letter about consolidating Grace School and notes concerns about the bond issue and public instruction. The state official affirms ongoing interest from the Department of Education in school consolidation matters.
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Engelking State
Nellie Johnson
Grace
Idaho
Johnson
Roger Williams
Boise
Idaho Gish and Game Department
Grace School District bond issue and elementary building debate
In a district correspondence D F Engelking states consolidation could aid the county but should not affect the Grace School District elementary project. He notes a state study urged Grace elementary construction regardless of consolidation and supports the bond as sound for children’s benefit.
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Grace
State Department of Education
Past Matrons Club hosts meeting and tops club notes
The Past Matrons Club UK of 4 den Rod Chapter met January 20 at Hosick home with Louise Lloyd assisting as hostess. Dessert served to 12 members and business by Pres Hale. TOPS meeting January 25 led by Will Attebury with progress reports from Idaho Homemakers Council. Guests welcomed and weight losses noted as 4 1/4 pounds.
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TOPS
Will Attebury
Erma Phreys
Coun Qing
Alley Chatterton
Marla Hulse
Marie Hawker
Paulina Kelhaus
Joan Hamp
Grace
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