Social Security Benefit Increases In 1959 Also Tax Hike
The 1998 amendments to the Social Security Act raise benefits for old age survivors and disability recipients by about 7 percent beginning January 1959. The tax rate for employers and employees rises to 2.44 percent, and the tax base increases to 4,800 dollars. Self employed individuals pay the tax on the first 4,800 dollars of net income, with the rate up to 3.34 percent. Beneficiaries will gain higher monthly payments while payroll and self employment taxes fund the program’s financial health. Local representatives are available Wednesdays in Marshboe City Hall and Fridays at Concord Post Office and Maynard Town House.
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A. Keyes
Itham Social Security District
R. Keyes
Ada
Waltham
Martlbore City Hall
Concord Post Office
Maynard Town House
Hale High School Honor Roll List
Hale High School announces the honor roll with Principal Joseph Oakey listing seniors Judy McCon nel, Leah Malmberg, Joy Nor geal, Mary Terro. honors for Lorna Clark, Judy Kinsley, Dorothy Spaulding. juniors Noreen Donovan, Norma Joki, Keren Katvala, Elaine Paquet. sophomores Nella Addy, Davene Brewer, Sandra Caniy hell, Jane Luxton, Elaine Fletcher plus Henry Schmelzer and Beecher Wash wien and Charlotte Bidombers, Jan O Bey, Judy Wynaught.
Americans Spend About 75 Billion on Food in 1958
Americans spent about 75 billion dollars on food in 1958, an increase of four billion dollars from 1957, reflecting rising consumer costs and household budgeting trends during the year.
Worcester Bishop Named Bishop of Pittsburgh
Most Rev J J Wright bishop of Worcester diocese in Central Massachusetts has been named bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese by Pope John XXIII. Wright, 48, formerly secretary to Cardinal OConnell and longtime Worcester official, will be installed in about six weeks after his nine years in Worcester.
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J. J. Wright
Worcester
Massachusetts
Pittsburg
Pope John, XXIII
Wright
Ne Ok Towet
William . Cardinal O'Connell
Leadership Achievement Award Honors Northeastern ROTC Cadets
North eastern University cadets received Leadership Achievement Awards for the 1957 58 year. Awards go to the top ten percent of ROTC cadets for leadership initiative and diligence with a letter of commendation from the unit commander. Recipients include Carroll F Craft 497 Main Street West Concord.
Community Notes From A Local Parish And School
Fire Chief and Mrs James P Lund Jr of West Acton Road celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on February 3rd. Rev Carl Scovel of First Parish Sudbury preaches at Stow on February 8. Stow School held Mantox tuberculosis tests January 27 under Dr Edgar Bell with volunteers including Mrs John Vincent and students David Vincent and Lorna Clark. Makeup clinic planned for absentees and families with positive reactions. Youth Fellowship of Union Evangelical church meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Paquets home. Morning services change to 11:00 a.m. starting February 15 led by Rev Eugene Watson. Whe Mathers Club meets February 10 at Pilgr ove School. Girl Scout and Brownie parents meet February 11 at Stone House to discuss next summer event at Warrens Hill. Quote from William A McDonnell, President U S Chamber of Commerce.
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James P. Lund, Jr
West Acton Road
Stow School
Edgar Bell
Ellen Bell
Henry Harvey
John Vincent
Paul Winston
Earle Cummings
David Vincent
Lorna Clark
Mary Tervon
Yovee Punty
Noreen Donovan
Youth Fellowship of
Union Evangelical Church
Sundey
Elaine
Paula Paquets
Eugene 4 . Watson
Stone House Center School
Warren’s Hill
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Carl Scovel
Sudbury
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William A. ‘McDoDonnell
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
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Framingham
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Saar
Ugs
Campbell
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Brookside
Morrell
Gloverdale
Florida
Parately
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Camay Soap
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Reg c Cakes
Peg
Cloverdale
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Rine Olives
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