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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1961
Page
3
Iowa faces calls to increase state aid for public schools tied to raising the sales tax from 2 to 3 percent. Proponents cite low state funding while critics warn higher taxes may not cover rising school costs. The piece cites Yeats and reflects local civic concerns including taxes, economy, and reader letters.
Iowa lawmakers face three key choices on road funds. House appropriations aims to stay near 189 million. Ways and means weighs revenue options after spending tabulation. Road committee proposes a new split with 47 percent primary, 40 secondary, 13 percent cities. affects Polk and Seventh District. long debate looms.
Malvern school board meeting on March 24 1961 approved 1961 62 contracts for several teachers with salaries listed 3540.00 3550.00 3580.00 3850.00 and authorized President Wortman to sign on behalf of the district. The directors present voted affirmatively.
The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on April 7, 1961 to receive bids on various printed goods including 40,000 lbs cut stock 87,300 lbs green tint book 9000 lbs white offset 40,000 lbs white book for the conservation commission 200,000 window envelopes and more. Bids close at 10:00 a m with bid openings and award to follow. The board may reject all bids and specifications are available from E Tennant at the State House Des Moines.
The Mills County Iowa sheriff announces a public sale of personal property from the defendants in a 1961 judgment in favor of Henry C. Huey. The property is a Royal Champion Trailer, Model CL 150 Serial 5680. Auction at Glenwood Courthouse on April 14, 1961, 9 AM to 4 PM, cash. Edwin L. Barkus, Sheriff.
In a March 28 1981 letter to the editor the writer notes Senate consideration of a congressional redistricting plan adding Madison Crawford and Carroll counties to the 7th district making 17 counties overall. The piece discusses a House approved Medical Aid for the Aged bill, details eligibility thresholds and resource limits, and calls for property tax relief funding education while warning that shifting taxes to the state does not reduce local burdens. A public hearing on Road Use Tax Funds is set for next Monday at 3:00 in the House Chamber with invitation to attend.
Clifford Schoning hosts Extension Family Living Committee as plans finalize for the annual homemaker recognition luncheon and Foods and Nutrition lesson on April 11 at Malvern Baptist Church. Mrs Ben Wilson to represent Mills County at Regional Recognition Day May 4. Phyllis Olson to speak. hair styling revue planned. lunch by Ladies of the Baptist Church. correction on Extension tour to Pella set for May 13 with stops along Highway 69. Ames Family Life Conference attendance noted.
Milla County Extension Service launches water testing to determine the correct amount of commercial softener per wash load. Wilma Schultz notes hard town water causes issues and extra costs. test in Malvern showed 22 grains per gallon. Service costs 26 cents and includes care tips to extend garment life.
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