Tax Assessments Praised as New System Proves Helpful
Indianapolis June 3. Fred A. Sims of the state tax board reports that assessments statewide were extraordinarily good under the new tax law. Officials say several counties show better results than expected while others lag. counties will be reviewed by the board to ensure proper values and equalization.
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Indianapolis
Fred A. Sims
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Commission
Sims
Commission
County Boards of Review
Boards of Review
County Board of Review Opens 40 Day Session
The county board of review met Monday to organize for the 40 day session to equalize taxation. Members include Treasurer Pusch Auditor Kimble Assessor Peterson John J Glasscott of Michigan City and Clarence Osborne of Wanatah.
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County Board of Review
Pusch
Kimble
Peterson
John J. Glasscott
Michigan City
Clarence Osborne
Wanatah
Funeral services held for Arthur Brewer in Westville
Arthur Brewer 78 died near Chicago Heights early Sunday. He lived in Westville, ran a sawmill, served as township justice and town council member. Funeral was at the Christian church with Westville I O O F Lodge in charge. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs Noel Hison.
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Arthur Brewer
Christian Church
Westville
Mr. Brewer
Noel Hison
Chicago Heights
Westville Lodge
No. 136
Brewer
Rozein
Wright
Clearlake
Mrs Burns obituary and Michigan City bus line news
Iva Jane Basin Burns born in Illinois 1846 and mother of three, widow of a Civil War veteran, survived by two sisters and a brother. Funeral attended by relatives. burial in Barry family lot. Michigan City chamber of commerce started a daily bus line to Furnessville Porter and Chesterton with a parade. Plans exist for lines to New Buffalo Lakeside and Three Oaks. Wentville Hardware Co. spreader notice urged for farmers to note.
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Iva Jane Basin-Burns
Illinois
Olive Dwyer
Barry
Robert V. Dwyer
Oakland
Cal
Georgia
George B. Leighty
Bushnell
Ind
Lena Noe
Eld. Scott
Scott
M. C. Link
Lillian Allen
Familly
Michigan City Chamber of Commerce
Furnessville
Porter
Chesterton
Rotary Club
Michigan City
New Buffalo
Lakeside
Three Oaks
Mich
Everett Brown Wins DePauw Scholarship for Westville Student
Everett Brown earned first honors at Westville High and will enroll at DePauw University next fall under a full free scholarship covering college fees and some living costs. The list of top high school students highlights Irene Rehm Wayne Palm Mildred Palm Mary Johnson Roy Kresel and others with high percentages across sophomore and freshman classes.
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Everett Brown
DePauw
Depauw University
Westville High School
Everette Brown
Irene Rehm
Wayne Palm
Mildred Palm
Mary Johnson
Roy Kresel
Beulah Hilton
Lela Miller
Viola Bowman
Mildred Glancy
Alice Barnard
Vernon Forbes
Eleanor Cass
Ruth Kelly
Lsther Davidson
Mary Keel
Local Mayor Buys Ford and Dodge Amid Auto Shortage
Mayor M C Howell finally secured two cars this week a Ford for his business and a Dodge for the campaign era amid ongoing auto shortages. Readers note a flood of social visits and community happenings from Scott Isevinger to Miss Ella Bedell with many townsfolk traveling to Chesterton Lake and nearby cities.
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M. C. Howell
Ford
Dodge
Scott Isevinger
Guy Wolfe
Mrs Curran and Daughter Visit Friends Abroad
Mrs Curran and her daughter expect to spend several days visiting friends abroad, extending their trip beyond a short stay at home.
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Fred Snyder
Robert
Marian
Chiago
JL. C. Snyder
Anna Dorsey
Warsaw
Leonard Witte
Chicago
Bellows
Kenneth and
Clayon
Bristol
Ind
Sackman
Reynolds
A. S. Curran
Madeline
Raymond Rotzein
Margerite Curran
Michael Reese Hospital
Laporte Police Chief to Testify in Liquor Case in Indianapolis
Chief of Police Norris of Laporte was summoned to Indianapolis to testify in federal liquor law violations before Judge Anderson. A number of other Laporte residents are expected to be called to Indianapolis for similar testimony.
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Norris of
Laporte
Indianapolis
Anderson
Gladys Snapp Staples to Speak on Home Nursing
Gladys Snapp Staples and a practical nurse will visit the library on June 6 to discuss home nursing.
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Gladys Snapp Staples
Lead arsenate available at Westville Hardware Co
Westville Hardware Co offers arsenate of lead through Perfection Oil stores. Now is the time to buy, and Westville Hardware Co can supply you with the product.
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Westville Hardware Co
Perfection Oil
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C. E. Marrin
A. M. Brewer
Mrs. Burns
Wentville Hardware Co
Alida
Charles Rudolph
David Carpenter
John Alelh
Clem Sheaks
Otis
Burdick
C. H. Miller
Viola Cain
B. Bogue
Carter Cemetery
George McNathan
Arndt Brothers
Leo Sadoski
Joe Fraley
Orn
Bert Cotton
Saddie Fraley
William Fraley
Henderlong Brothers
Liberty Township
Benton Farm
George Weiseman
Frank Linderman
John Brown
Fred Roper
Fred Robbins
Gary
Overland
John Replogle
Cr. O. Anderson
I. Ernst
Lottie Hawkins
Arizona
James Booker
Ella Bedell
Buplex Algazar
Lowenstines
Furniture Department
Valparaiso
Indiana
Frank Cottrell
Parms
Diana Farms
MR. D. Sarver
Westville, Ind
W. E. Prichard & Sons
Ottawa, Ill
Oberreich & Arnold
G. L. Howell
I. H. C. Wagons
McCormick Binders
Hoosier
Case
Standard
Ance
Kellings’ Shoe Store
Moritz & Son
Neyle Headquarters
Franklin Street
Hanna Co-operative Shippers’ Association
Wanna
Perry McCarner
William Ackhart
Isaac HH. Wall
Herman O. Boldt
Charles H. Walters
Frank E. Osborn Lee
Osborn
Kenneth D. Osborn
Osborn & Osborn Lawyers Rooms
First National Bank B’ld
Marrow & Rowley
Gaporte
Masonic Temple
Fairview Farm
J. E. Payne
Prop
H. B. Hayward
Associated Physicians
J. Venedorland
First National Bank
Bidz Laporte
LaPorte County
E. H. Daley
H. W. Sallwasser
Lincolnway
Court House
DR. W. J. Kiff
Veterinary Surgeon Office
Jefferson Ave
Paxton Laporte
Ethelred Curtis
Optometrist and Manufacturing Optician
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