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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1967
Page
8
By August 15 each public taxing body in Iowa estimates budget needs and holds a hearing under Local Budget Law Chapter 24. Schools publish a notice 10 days before a hearing, then adopt and certify the budget by August 15. Protests require 10 signatures and go to the State Appeal Board. taxes are set from assessed values and paid in January.
Greene Town Council in Butler County Iowa will meet August 7 1957 at 7 00 PM at City Jail. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditure estimate for the year starting January 1 1968. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing.
A towering 85 year old pine on Leo Puhl’s farm at the edge of Greene was felled for Highway 14, becoming a casualty of road work. The tree stood about 85 feet tall, aged by its rings, and was turned into lumber. The article notes vehicle and pedestrian accidents as major causes of fatalities, with 1967 midyear deaths down 34 from 1966 but expected to rise in the latter half. It also covers Des Moines hosting the 34th annual Midwest Fish and Game Commissioners meeting July 24–27 at the Hotel Savery, with Gov. Harold E. Hughes and state officials outlining regional concerns and resolutions destined for Congress. A new Internal Revenue director, John F. Hanlon, succeeds retiring Ernest W. Bacon.
Public Safety Commissioner Jack Fulton announced figures from the Department of Public Safety showing 105 of 329 traffic-death victims in the first half of 1967 would be alive if wearing seat belts. Belts were used in only 16.5 percent of cars in fatal crashes. Of the dead, 234 were men and boys, 95 were women and girls, ages ranged 2 months to 93 years, with 44 percent aged 15 to 29. The most common types of accidents were non-specified in the excerpt.
The bulletin notes hay baling dominates the week with cultivation ongoing in spots, oat harvest to begin late next week, and silo filling common. Soybean weeding rises with adequate student help, while corn detasseling starts slowly due to late maturity and is expected after the 17th. Weather remains ideal and labor supply remains short. 16 married and 1157 seasonal workers placed this week, with 76 married and 35 single openings remains. Wages range for married from 217 to 500, averaging 275 to 350 plus housing. singles from 100 to 350, averaging 200 to 250 plus room and meals. Northeast and other sections report harvests and weedings progressing, with region-specific figures on placements and needs, and detasseling anticipated later in the month.
August reports that Hanlon is appointed as assistant district director of the Internal Revenue Service in Philadelphia, detailing his current role and new responsibilities.
County Fair continues with classes for riders 11 years or younger and 18 or younger in western pleasure and gaming. Stallions, mares, foals, and ponies under 46 inches are shown halter, Welsh ponies 46 to 52 inches compete. Monday at 1:00 PM. 4 pony hitch open to all states. other events limited to Butler County and adjacent townships.
The entry reports adequate student help but ongoing regular help shortages. Some workers seek agricultural jobs due to scarce non farm employment. It records 5 regular workers and 200 seasonal workers placed, with 19 married and 20 single openings. Wages for married men range from 225 to 500 dollars with an average around 350 plus housing. single men earn 125 to 250 dollars plus housing.
For sale an A C field harvester complete with corn and hay heads. Includes a dual self unloading wagon and box. Contact John Azerski in Greene at 823 4488.
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