New State Aid Plan Could Hit Rural Districts Hard
The proposed state department of public instruction plan would fund schools by low taxable valuation per pupil rather than average daily attendance. Malvern and Nishna Valley, with high valuations around 12000, could lose state aid while urban districts gain. The article cites Council Bluffs and Mille County as examples and argues property tax fairness hinges on value-based bearing of school costs. Daniel Defoe quote concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
Malvern
Jook
State Department of Public Instruction
Council Bluffs
Sanday Lsted
Iowa Taxpayers Assn
Following the Leader by F A W
R W Salyers claims a record for zeal in a late night sale of a car. A customer delayed by field work and a wife's calls to be patient led to a slow transaction around 11 30 p m with the deal handled without dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Salyers
Wally
Malvern Post Office Class Mail Rates Notice
Community postal notice lists subscription prices for one year six months and two years along with advertising rates for display, reader locals, classified ads and card of thanks. Rates shown for Imogene and surrounding routes. International formats and abbreviations indicate standard mail matter under the 1878 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Iowa
Congress
Iowa tax talk and a wartime joke mix in town
Rick Smith of the Iowa Tax Commission shifts to a public education role urging Iowans to pay state income taxes. He notes stubborn attitudes toward the Iowa levy and compares reactions to small increases in local taxes and federal taxes. Also included is a Rotary Club visit by Rev. Arthur C. Marston and a wartime anecdote about two soldiers from Atlanta and Peachtree Lane who discover they are husbands-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Smith
Iowa Tax Commission
Arthur C. Marston
Glenwood
Rotary Club
Hillsdale
Europe
Local social visits noted in weekend events
I. W. Castor spent Saturday with the Marion Mahans at Bedford and overnight and Sunday with the Ben Auklandas at Clear ford. Roy Bird was a Thursday supper guest in the Harvey Frink home. Mrs. Ralph Viner and Mrs. Robert Hicks spent Wednesday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. DeBolt at Stanton. Frank Oleson of Jefferson called on the Byron Viners, Dean Warrens and Morris Reeds Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Castor
Marion Mahans
Bedford
Ben Auklanda
Clearford
Roy Bird
Harvey Frink
Ralph Viner
Robert Hicks
L. L. DeBolt
Stanton
Frank Oleson
Jefferson
Byron Viners
Dean Warrens
Morris Reeds
Oaks Mystery Circle Meeting Recalls Family Altar Poem
Oaks Mystery Circle met with Mrs. William Viner in Red Oat on Thursday afternoon. Five members answered roll call with a favorite scripture verse. Two visitors, Mia Henry Schiling and Mrs. Rosa Triplett, attended. Devotions were from Romans 13 and 14. Poem titled The Family Altar. Next meeting with Mrs Edwin Ambrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks Mystery Circle
William Viner
Red Oat
Mia
Henry Schilling
Rosa Triplett
Edwin Ambrose
Weekend Visitors Share News Across Indianola And Missouri Valley
Mrs Floyd Neilson visited Monday with Mrs Guy Osborn and families in Indianola. Mr and Mrs Bill Metcalf and their sons also stopped by with Mrs Don Terry and Jim and Bobby in Missouri Valley. Terry Westerlund spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Hicks. Gene Westerlund and Tommy visited Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Neilson
Guy Osborn
Bill Metcalf
Indianola
L. E. Brammeter
Don Terry
Jim
Bobby
Missouri Valley
Terry Westerlund
Robert Hicks
Gene Westerlund
Tommy
DAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday schedule details
Pastor Paul Lavin Merrill Sowers lead worship at Daks Community Church with Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m Sunday evening service at 8 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m Choir practice Wednesday 1 26 p m Young People prayer Saturday 7 p m Birthdays noted Attendance 50 Offering 6 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daks Community Church
Paul Lavin
Merrill Sowers
Poppy Day Set By American Legion Auxiliary
Poppy Day this Saturday May 23 proclaims by Mayor Burdette Spiker in Tabor with the theme 4 Poppy Over Averey Heart. Red crepe paper flowers will be distributed to the public to aid veteran rehabilitation and child welfare programs. Mrs. J. E. Ellison leads the sale efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Averey
Burdette Spiker Hag
Tabor
Amparican Legion Auxiliary
Mra
J. E. Elliaon
Public notices in Mal Vern Leader for Milla County
The Mal Vern Leader serves as official newspaper for Milla County and its municipalities, school districts and public bodies, providing public information about government actions and court notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Leader
Milla County
Mills County weed destruction notice and probate of will
Mills County Iowa awakens landowners to destroy noxious weeds by dates across four groups and potential penalties. also notice of probate for B J Lockabill estate announcing executor appointment and creditor claims due within six months from second publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF
State OF
Iowa
Mills County
B. J. Lockabill
Ellen Lockabill
Ruth Scott
Malvern
Il. T. Genung
Glenwood
Failure to Use Experienced Officers a Weakness in U S System
Hastings Iowa May 15 1964 Dear Editor We approach another primary and general election in this country Public affairs require citizen thought American politics changes rules evolve sometimes for better or worse A notable trend is leaders not stepping down to lower offices Yet many examples show experienced public servants serving in lesser roles John Quincy Adams resigned presidency to serve in Congress and remained there until death Others left high offices to serve in state legislatures Such service is proper Education of officials costs taxpayers He urges willing service in minor roles to preserve expertise in public life Regardless of party the system deserves scrutiny this election year Sincerely Otha D Wearin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincey Adams
United States
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Congress
Nebraska
Washington
Charles W. Bryan
Lincoln
Mills County Farm Bureau Urges Vote On June 1
F B President Les Knop urged Mills County citizens to vote in the June 1 primary to back informed choices. He stressed selecting the best candidates in each party to ensure good government in November and urged voters to learn each candidate’s views on key issues. Vote June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Knop
Mills County Farm Bureau
Mills County
Knop
New Farm Bureau Fieldman to Attend County Meeting
The Mills County Farm Bureau board will meet May 26 at 9 p.m. in the Malvern office. Chuck Ord, new Region 6 fieldman, will attend, succeeding Harold Mindermann now Iowa Farm Bureau assistant director of field service. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B
Mills County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Farm Bureau
Malvern
Chuck Ord
Region 6
Ord
Harold Mindermann
Iowa Farm Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daniel Defoe
FA A. Wortran
Towa
Randolph and
The
United
Imogene
Routes Star
Stlanta
Yassah
Peachtree Lane
Mary
Flrat
Oaks News
L. E. Brammeier
H. W
Washburn
Indian Creek Township
Board OF Supervisors
Mills-Montgomery Counties
House
Senate
Boards of Education
Code OF
S. C. Lincoln
Glenn L. Johnson
Larry Haynie
James Wells
Elm Grove School
Beverly Blackman
Joyce Goodman
Elm Grove
Evelyn Lincoln
Bethlehem
E. LeRoy Pullman
Silver City
M. D. Wetterick
Henry Schnoor
Horace Richardson
Gary Anderson
Carolyn Hunt
U. S
Hastings
Sincerely, Otha D. Wearin
Edwin L
Barkus
Windom Cafe
Henderson
Henderson High School
U.S. Navy
Iowa State Teachers College
Glenwood High School
State University of Iowa College of Law
FBI
Seattle
Wash
Iowa and American Bar Ass
Grace Methodist Church
Rotary
Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Glen McGee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!