Iowa House Cuts Motor Tax on Older Cars
The Iowa House codified a motor vehicle amendment reducing the minimum fee on cars older than five years to 38. Representative Anderson said the change eliminates many “fatale traps,” while O’Donnell exposed a voting conflict rule. An added amendment requires used car dealers to file engine and chassis numbers with county treasurers. a proposed truck weight reduction was defeated, keeping the 14 ton limit. A boulevard stop provision for main highways was also adopted.
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Budget Debate Casts Light on New State Commissions
The article discusses budget legislation and the Smith substitute bill. Advocates praise a modern budget law while opponents fear new boards. Senator Smith argues a budget board with department officers would not be disinterested and could invite political influence. The piece notes a special session may wrap in about two weeks.
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Allison Has Two Municipal Tickets in Looming Election
There are two complete municipal tickets in the field for the Monday election. One ticket is headed by the incumbent mayor W. P. and includes three former councilmen and two new men. The Peoples ticket is led by JC Riggert for mayor with two former councilmen and three new men. A proposed sewer system has aroused much interest in the race.
Patrick Donovan Buried in Fairbank Iowa
Services were held in the Catholic church at Fairbank for Patrick Donovan formerly of Fairbank and Dunkerton who died at Ridgeway Winneshiek county on March 18 He was born in Ireland Waterford County 80 years ago and came to the United States June 5 1865 He worked in Denver and at the Boston Colorado Smelting company before settling on a farm near Fairbank where he lived until nine years ago.
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Unclear obituary fragment with scattered names and places
A fragmentary obituary lists a Buchanan county resident living on Ridge Way with a widow and many descendants. It names Maur ice, Fred, Leo, Kathryn and others with homes in Marlowtown, Waterloo, Kansas City, La Porte City, and Dunkerton. The text mentions the United States Army baking abroad for 2 cents a loaf, superior to 9 or 11 cents locally.
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Beverstock Plans Pre-Easter Talks to Y M C A Classes
W H Beverstock, chairman of the physical work committee, plans pre Easter talks to Y M C A gymnasium classes as part of town efforts to steer boys and young men toward the church. Last year Iowa also-
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Associations aid hundreds in fostering faith among youth
743 boys and young men were aided in making Christian decisions while 203 united with churches. Fred Hangen state secretary FE, K Hinkley state student secretary, and Charles L E Ford state boys' secretary supported association efforts through friendship campaigns, student gatherings, and visits by outside teams, with good progress noted.
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Iowa YMC A network expands youth clubs statewide
The Pioneer program coordinates town and country departments of the Y in Iowa. Five counties support clubs for boys with about 1442 members. Rural districts host Hi clubs and activities training youths in outdoor skills.
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