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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
4
Officials say changes to align state and federal income tax rules will lift tax bills for many Iowans by about six and two thirds percent from last year though averages cannot be computed. Deductions for dependents shift, with childless couples and most with under four dependents paying more while four-dependent couples may pay less.
The report notes 1 500 farmers queried on gasoline use with about 1 200 replies suggesting refunds were for nonfarm use, cutting refunds by about 7 787 dollars. Gov Hoegh ordered an economy push, issuing reminders to department chiefs and planning a detailed post January 1 report. The annual salary list shows top pay at Iowa State and University of Iowa presidents Gr Hilton and Hancher at 18 500, rising to 20 000 after June adjustments, with other high earners nearby.
An unnamed publisher discusses how newspaper advertising may be adjusted to suit differing market conditions and audience needs. The piece emphasizes flexible scheduling pricing and format choices to maintain reach amid shifts in reader behavior.
Illyria News reports a sequence of Thanksgiving meals with various local families hosting relatives. Carroll Klingman Jr and Kathy joined Mr and Mrs Klingman. Carol Wilson and family visited Clarkie Voshell. Rothlisberger relatives and Floyd Frieden group shared meals. Fanny Smith and Mark families also hosted.
The Wadena United Brethren in Christ held morning services with Rev. Harley Frey from West Union speaking. A bank offering program and missionary slides were shown Sunday night. The Wadena Community Club met in the school gym with about 130 attendees featuring student musical numbers and a trip slideshow. Thanksgiving guests included several local and area families from Strawberry Point Waterloo and Sheffield.
Seven women of the American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Earl Livingston for a picnic dinner and sewing. Plans are to meet each Tuesday. Other local families and visitors are noted as guests and Thanksgiving visits are mentioned among Cedar Rapids and surrounding area residents.
A six point winter driving guide emphasizes not blaming the weatherman, gaining road feel on slippery mornings, keeping windshields clear and lights working, using tire chains or snow tires on snow or ice, avoiding hard braking and pumping to prevent skids, and maintaining a safe following distance to reduce accidents.
Roger Burnett of Rockford, an eighth grade student, is recovering after a .22 caliber revolver discharged while being cleaned. The bullet entered his abdomen.
A $100 reward is posted for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the arsonists who set a fire at the state game refuge on South Twirl lake. Police urge tips from the public and emphasize swift action to catch those responsible.
Mr and Mrs Ben Calloway celebrate 68 years of marriage at New London He is 95 and she 02 The note mentions Mediapolis and Arthur Lucken dills with unspecified years of marriage.
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