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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
4
The Inquiring Reporter surveys five residents on the proposed truck tax. George Gezell and George Heeren oppose the tax citing added hardship for truckers. Walter Shum Donai calls it foolish, noting existing costs. Les Liter says he has not read the proposal.
In remarks opposing a proposed truck tax, H Van Nimwegen argues that all taxes are too high and would be passed on to shippers and consumers. He notes the high cost of trucks, licenses, and operation, saying truckers already bear heavy burdens.
Des Moines visitors include Mr and Mrs Landon Johnston and families and Mrs John ston s sister Mrs Nick Ver Steegh. Fremont trips, interactions with Afton Longaker and kin, and multiple calls to and from local households are noted along with travels by Butch Wehrle in from Los Angeles and others visiting relatives in Newton Oskaloosa Cedar and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wehrle and sons joined family at Earl Longaker home while Grinnell visitors included A G Hull and Mrs Ellie Shepherd. Sundry dinners and visits spread through Newton Grinnell and nearby homes with the L G T Club meeting for sewing and games. Seventy plus members attended with Landon Hull hosting a future suluib event.
Pella Overall Co completed this week its move from the former west side quarters to the Woodrow Washing Machine Building on East Franklin Street. The larger facilities will house factory rooms on the second floor and office and display rooms on the ground floor. Next week a detailed building statement and department arrangement are expected. For sale Jersey Milk Cow Henry Ver Meer.
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