11 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
1
The Senate Ways and Means Committee backs a proposed tax of ten dollars per thousand dollars of business, aiming to fund state needs. With the state income tax rejected by the Senate, lawmakers face difficulty advancing new revenue options.
A draft tax commission bill passes the Senate to study fair revenue methods over two years. Proposals favor a general sales tax to replace direct property taxes, drawing opposition from business leaders who fear a universal levy. House action on a gasoline tax tied to secondary road funding faces a critical vote as conference talks finalize the measure.
Senate approves a House banking bill raising bank capital to 26 000 with a 50 stockholding requirement and one examiner per fifty banks, sending it back to the House. The House trimmed the budget by about half a million, with colleges and board of control funds hit hard. Also discussed were a 500 expense cap for legislators, Spirit Lake state park land purchase, and three aeronautics bills. Political maneuvering centers on the governorship and U S Senate seats as factions seek farm board positions.
The Eldora Methodist Church outlines Sunday morning topic The Divinity of Christ and evening theme Liona in the Way with Sunday School Epworth League and a midweek meeting altered by Cornell College Orchestra event. Lutheran claims a conscience warning and lists services. Congregational notes Sunday school, sermons, and evening subject Alberti is awardice.
Mrs. Carl Clemons and family news, visits from Ada Wood Freeman Edna and H B Hunt, Clover Leaf club meeting, various sick lists and business calls, several moves and dinners in Eldora and New Providence. The eighth grade party was held. a small elevator fire was quickly extinguished by the New Providence fire truck.
Glen Fagan lies in Denconces hospital Marshalltown recovering from surgery. Mrs Fagan visited him, and she returned home Monday morning. Other local items mention Grace from Gifford school in a spalling contest, visits by Mrs C H Scott of Goldfield and Mr Mra Vaughn’s group, and a family trip near Marshalltown.
Community announcements from Eldora and Union list visits to homes and churches. Names include Mrs. H. N. Fidnott, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawler, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Seim, Ray Goudy, Dennis Chestnut, Mrs. Asher Geese, Rev. J. F. Miller, and relatives traveling from Mooreland, Marshalltown, Conrad, Antigo. Funeral for Mrs. Asher Geese held at Gifford church with burial at Shepherd cemetery. Ladies Auxiliary to hold apron and bake sale at Haggin and Wilden’s Store in Union.
Timber Valley residents and families are noted visiting, hosting, and traveling between Grundy and Hubbard areas with numerous calls at homes of Barnhart Whitney Van Patters and Mossmans. Notable events include a funeral at Hubbard Lutheran church for Julius Banvanz, a Meeker School basket supper, and several domestic visits across Eldora Abbott Zearing and Treats regions.
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