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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1973

Page

12

Iowa corporate tax debate grows warmer in legislature

In Des Moines the Legislature debates Iowa's corporate tax formula with Democrats led by Stephen Rapp of Cedar Falls urging a three factor system, claiming potential state revenue gains. Republican Norman Roorda argues such a shift would punish Iowa firms and benefit out-of-state manufacturers, risking a weaker local business climate.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa Lowa Stephen Rapp Cedar Falls Rapp Norman Roorda R-Newton Roorda Donald Briggs Briggs Revenue Department Raymond E. Edwards Iowa Taxpayers Association Edwards The Taxpayers Association

Community notices from Columbus Junction and nearby

Mercy Hospital patient William Beebe is listed in Iowa City. Altar Flower committee for May at United Methodist Church includes Lois Bliven Doris McCoy Marie Greene and Helene Dillon. Etude Music Club will meet May 1 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Kelly McKee’s home with program Music of the 19th Century by Mrs Richard Nelson. United Methodist Women plan a May 2 breakfast with Marian McGinnis Viola Clark Alice Vannice Evelyn Moran Roberta Conklin and Hazel Soble hosting Connie Lewis to present Peace with Justice. Chapter CX P E O met with Chapter T Wapello April 16 at Mrs Ruth Vardeman’s home. Members from CX include several named members. City names appear for attendees. Iowa City Branch National League of American Pen Women meeting April 28 at Memorial Union with luncheon and Moment of Aspiration. Mrs Dillon leads Words that Sing. Edith Pierce and daughter have returned home after visiting James Pierce in Dundee I

Helene B. Dillon Columbus Junction United Methodist Church Lois Bliven Doris McCoy Marie Greene Helene Dillon William Beebe Mercy Hospital Iowa City Etude Music Club Kelly McKee Richard Nelson Winfield United Methodist Women of Norma Jennings National League of American Pen Women Memorial Union Dillon McKee Edith Pierce Harold Pierce James Pierce Dundee, I

Four H Club Meeting Highlights by Farmerettes

The April 4 H Club meeting at Cindy and Madonna Riggan home featured president Delaina Goodlander leading roll call on reading garment labels. Laurie Stumpf spoke on label reading and Cindy Malichky presented on washing a sweater. Leaders Mrs. Keith Horn and Mrs. Jim Altenhofen illustrated laundry products. Dress Revue and Achievement Day were discussed. refreshments were served and members worked on garments at home.

Farmerettes 4H Cindy Madonna Riggan Delaina Goodlander Laurie Stumpf Cindy Malichky Keith Horn Jim Altenhofen

Death of Jesse Davis in Roy Utah and local notes

Jesse Davis died Tuesday in Roy Utah after traveling for funeral services earlier in the week. His death prompted notices from family in Riverside and nearby communities. The item also reports on a Riverside arts festival, school activities at Highland high, surgery for Ron Jennings, a housing move by Mary McGuire, and an American Legion Auxiliary meeting with local officials. An official from Chicago, Edward Barrett, was sentenced to three years in prison and fined $15,000 for bribery related to voting machines.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside Robert Waldschmidt Wayne Millage Jr West Libert Marion Davis Jesse Davis Roy Utah Davis Larry Hixson Sheri Columbus Junction Robert Kloppfer Highland High School Riverside Ainsworth Garton Ron Jennings Washington County Hospital Mary McGuire Kalona Louis Rummelhart American Legion Auxiliary Lucy Kirchner Harold Wiemer Twyla Hunter Leona Lynder Brighton Chicago UPI Edward Barrett Cook County

Riverside May 8 Chamberettes Meeting at St Mary's Hall

Riverside notes report the Riverside Chamberettes rescheduled to Tuesday May 8 at St Mary's Hall 7 30 p m with welcome for newcomers Coffee and donuts to be served A recent meeting was canceled due to weather Also brief items on local visits health updates and community events including a sudden death in Riverside printed in the Riverside community column.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside Riverside Chamberettes St. Mary's Hall Robert Wieland Louis Horak Washington Julia Luther Lone Tree Walt Lemley Ron Lenz Tommy Watkinson University Hospital Laura Birrer Iowa City Gladys Richardson Josephine Mellecker Hills Bernard Deutsch Parnell Deutsch A.E. Schnoebelen Riverside Marvin Simon Cletus Mellecker Mildred Cray Paul Knebel Dale Rath Robert Onnen Linda Des Moines

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