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Amt of Assets Dec. 31, 1968 .$132,639.08 Amount of Assessment . 10,836.63 New Business . 833.18 Interest on Investments J.:-..-.. 6,634.69 Appraisals .. 435.24
TOTAL .$160,678.82
66.2%