Thursday, January 22, 2015

EWGS 80th Birthday 2015

January 25, 1935
Prediction is that Washington is "headed straight" for a general sales tax was made by  County Assessor H.L. Kingsland following his return from the state assessors convention in Tacoma.
Money to run the state is no where in sight. A new 40 mill bill shuts down real estate taxes and they have to turn to something else. Other suggestions  Requiring auto owners to pay personal tax when renewing their licenses (the excise tax). Abolishing the township form of government.


Melting snow and ice a problem

Another sale at the Crescent.

The Olympic skating team is forming for the 1936 Winter Olympics.

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