March 20, 2002
T0: All monument companies
FROM: Wittemberg Cemetery Improvement Asso. 
RE: Footings

In order to assure the appearance of our cemetery the Wittemberg Cemetery Improvement Association will from this date March 20, 2002 enforce rules and regulations pertaining to footings of all stones and monuments as set forth in the by laws of the corporation adopted the 28th of January 1926.

1.	All locations of stones will he located by superintendent upon receipt of notification by monument company.

2.	All monuments and stones shall have full width and length concrete footings a minimum of 40 inches in depth. Depth must be checked by the superintendent before pouring.

3.	All footings shall be 4 inches wider than the overall length and width of the stone.

4.	All cement will be one part Portland cement and three parts sand and rock.

Superintendent Verland Beckham can be reached at 641-792-7796. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Patricia Beckham, Secretary
Wittemberg Cemetery Improvement Asso. Jasper County - Newton, Iowa

CC:   Agnew Monument Co.
Central Iowa Monument Co. 
McCall Monument
Nevada Monument
Watts Vault & Monument
Indianola Memorial Works Inc.