Local Social Security tax hike hits Marion County workers
Marion County residents face a 16 percent jump in Social Security taxes starting January 1, with employed workers paying 3 percent of earnings instead of 34 percent, and employers sharing half the cost. Self-employed individuals see a 0.7 percentage point rise to 5.4 percent, with yearly maximums rising to 261 dollars for self employed and 174 dollars for employed workers. The change stems from IRS data and applies to 1948 benefits, with many seniors not yet applying for benefits and urged to act promptly to avoid retroactive loss.
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Marion County
Internal Revenue Service
Ir. Smith
Homestead Exemption Sign-ups Planned Across Counties
Homeowners and ex service members may apply for homestead and military exemptions in Pella during January. Mrs A T Vander Beek will handle city residents at the Public Safety building 9 to 5 Mondays through Saturdays. Lake Prairie township residents may sign on January 2 3 4 5 and 12, Andrew J Terlouw assisting. Rural Lake Prairie residents may sign at the Assessor's Office in Knoxville after January 12. County wide schedules list townships and dates including Bussey Dallas Harvey Hamilton Marysville Melcher Pleasantville Swan Knoxville and others with various halls and offices referenced.
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Pella
A. T. Vander Beek
Public Safety Building
Lake Prairie Township
Public Safety
Andrew J. Terlouw
Cty
Public’ Safety Building
Vander
Court House
Knoxville
County Rejects Flowage Easements for Red Rock Project
Marion County board of supervisors ruled they are not authorized to grant flowage easements of low level roads to the U S government for the Red Rock Reservoir south of Pella. Some roads would be vacated others flooded during high water. ownership may revert to neighboring farmers requiring further negotiations.
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Ae New General
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Red Rock
Pella
Connie Vanden Berg
Board of Supervisors
the Chronicle
Rock Island
Ill
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
United States
van den Berg
Vanden Berg
Radar Proves to be Effective Aid for Pella Police Dept
Pella Police Chief Bob Houser reports radar has worked since installation weeks ago. Warning signs at town entry deter speed, with radar in patrol cars recording speeds accurately from three to five blocks away. Officers give warnings for slight excesses, but issue summonses for five mph over. Local car owners respond to enforcement.
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Pella
Police Department
Houser
Vermeer Eyes 1963 Session Work and Tax Plans
Republican Vermeer of Marion County previews the 1963 legislature with focus on reapportionment and property tax relief. He backs a one percent sales tax boost and weighs income tax changes, while signaling openness on liquor by the drink under a suitable bill. He plans to join Appropriations to fund a $193 million biennium and will balance farm duties with Capitol duties.
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Vermeer
Marion County
Senate
House
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
Capitol Hill
Winter fog caps a dry December with frost and car talk
A reader writes from a cold morning noting frost on blades, fog limiting visibility, and comments on enjoying dry weather. The note shifts to cooking and leftovers with a turkey casserole recipe and a pie crust tip using fresh lard.
Hiemstra Car Found in Oregon
John C. Hiemstra near Pella learned three Iowa State Honor Farm escapees captured his stolen 1961 Ford Falcon in Roseburg Oregon. The thieves sold the radio and spare tire, ruined the motor, and damaged the interior. He has settled with his insurer for a new car.
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John C. Hiemstra
Pella
Iowa
Newton
Roseburg
Oregon
Hiemstra
Former Pella Man Killed by Car in Muskegon
Samuel Sip Houtman 84 of Muskegon was killed instantly when struck by a car in front of his home on Tuesday of last week. Born in Pella in 1879, he worked as a molder before retirement and married Grace Stavenga in 1903 in Muskegon. Surviving: widow, four sons Robert Louis Henry John, a daughter Clar ence Egler, two brothers Matthew and James, a sister Dell Sluyter, and 13 grandchildren with five great grandchildren. A Muskegon man, Had man, lived nearby on Ravenna Road and crossed the highway prior to the incident.
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Samuel
Sip) Houtman
Muskegon
Mich
Houtman
Pella
Grace Stavenga
Methodist Church
Robert
Louis
Henry
Grand Rapids
John
Adrian
Clarence ‘Egler
Hendersonville
N. C
Matthew
Grand
Rapids
James
St.Petersburg
Fla
Rsell Sluyter
Hadman
Hel
Ravenna Road
Oungo
Police offer speedometer accuracy check
Residents may have their speedometers checked for accuracy as a courtesy from the police department. Arrangements can be made by visiting the police station or by contacting any officer on duty.
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