Editorial: Taxpayer Perspective on Federal Aid and Local Elections
The piece critiques federal aid as a disguised tax gift and reflects on Iowa politics during a week with two elections. It notes Hoegh’s gubernatorial win, county roles, and public reactions to liquor policy, urging voters to evaluate courthouse bond proposals by preserving history versus building for future needs and considering microfilming to reduce storage needs. It closes with a hopeful note on Boehner’s pond renovation and continued accessible fishing.
Otha Sees Better Use For Money Than Court House Dear Editor
A reader questions the June 12 vote on financing a new county court house. The letter argues tax levies could rise if property valuations fall, making debt costlier. It mocks the fire marshal’s condemnation of wiring and urges repairs over new construction. The writer notes concerns about the engineers’ report cited by the County Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Otha
Mills County
Waubonsie
State Teporta
Hamburg Park
Milla County
Thia
Mills County Court House Bond Debate Prompts Voted No Call
Letter writer urges voters to oppose a new Mills County Court House bond on June 12 arguing funds should surface roads and school needs first. He cites fire code concerns, historic preservation, and vault space, urging examination of plans and vault sizes before decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Rhoden
Eliot Thomas
Ira L. Turner
Wm. H. Harbor
54Th General Assembly
Oleo
Harbor
Mills
Mills County
Mills County Court House Request Advocated In Emerson
In Emerson Iowa on June 8 194 Dear Editor Walter Breen argues Mills County needs a new Court House. He urges residents to support a new facility claiming Mills County is entitled to and can afford one. He asks for public backing to give Mills County a new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
East Liberty Birthday Surprise for Mrs Nagel
East Liberty residents hosted Mrs Adolph Nagel with friends joining to honor her birthday. Local guests included the Maddocks Stotts Windle and Nagel families with others sharing ice cream cake and coffee. Nearby news mentions DVS enrollment rise and several Glenwood area visits and gatherings around Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagel
Adolph Nagel
W. H. Maddocks
W. C. Stotts
W. W. Windle
Mr. Nagel
Fritz Ungrad
Tyrone
Randy Nagassus
Augustine Settell
Wheatland
Wyo
B. Goodell
Chris Ungrad
Randy
Council Bluffs
Ungrad
Glenwood
Glen Fitch
DVS
C. B. Goodell
Starvey Vermillion
Shenandoah
Chas. Goodell
Vira Hunt
Donald Wirth
Near Carson
Edna Clay
Harley Danielson
Otha Wlso Shirley
Sharon Sell Qward
Oak News Community Guests and Family Visits
Local families and relatives gather for dinners and weekend visits across Oak area towns. Notable arrivals include the Elvinsas, Custers, Olesams, Skinner, Warren kin, Ambrose, Brammeier, Osborns, and Marsdens, with travel from Omaha Glenwood Carson Des Moines and Red Oak for reunions and family occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Elvinsasser
Pauh
Joseph
Omaha
I. W. Custer
Yulney Warren Hole
Frank Olesam
Yungie
Guy Skinner
Glenwood
David
Darrell Warren
Near
Carson
Dean Warren
Neil Bentley
Tommy
Wilson
Chatilauyqua Park
Red Oak
Edwin Ambrose
Nancy
L. B. Brammeier
Guy Osborn
Ronnie
Deony
Vickie Da‘vis
Lester Marsden
Fawlly
Owen Duyie
Howard Gustaffson
Des Moines
Alumni Banquets and Birthdays Span Local Homes
Wales alumni banquet drew several Oaks attendees while a baccalaureate service and commencement exercises occurred in Indianola Sunday. Local visits included Twila’s summer return and plans with Omaha and Red Oak residents. Multiple praiseworthy social calls occurred through the week as families gathered in Strahan, Red Oak, and nearby homes for suppers, birthdays, and tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks
Wales
Don Terry
Ll. B. Brammeler
Indianola
Twila
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Mr Cuint
Christ
Johnson
Isaac Watte
Apother
Matthew Arnold
Funeral Home
Aes Eta
Iowa Power and Light Company
Breen
Law
Walter Breen
Emerson
East Liberty
Glen
Jule Asbury
Vacaville, Calif
C. 8. Goodell
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Iya Henderson
Oaks News
Sea Air
Lune
Fred Lemons
Wm. Huff
Judy
Stanley Williams
Merriam and
Jackie
Stille Ander
Atari
Wm. Huff and
Jerry
George Jones
Trenty
Robby
Kenneth
Joe
Paul Woods
Gary and
Nows
Agnes Johnson
Mrs. Volney Warren
I. W. Castor
Art Fritcher
Gearhart’s
Gearhart Lumber Co
Malvern, Iowa
Elnora Greenwood
I. L
Pete) Donner
F. M. Robinson
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