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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1955
Page
17
A column by Canavan CPA outlines deductions for child and dependent care, casualty losses, and job related expenses. It explains eligibility, limits, and reporting on Federal returns, including the optional itemized deduction and how to claim credits for dependents.
The article explains the 10 percent voluntary aid deduction on adjusted gross income with caps of 1000 for individuals and 500 for married separate returns. It weighs standard versus actual expense deductions and offers examples showing how classification of expenses affects tax liability. It notes that higher adjusted gross income may favor the 10 percent deduction and reduces tax burden.
Carlisle notes include Rev. Frank S. Gredlerd of New London preaching at First Religious Society with another sermon next Sunday at 10 45. In two Sundays Rev. John A. Anderson of New York City will speak. Carlisle Grange hosts a whist party tonight at 8. The next square dance is February 10. Members invited to Bedford meeting Monday. Christian Endeavor Sunday led by Miss Virginia Wilkie. Town election set for February 28 and town meeting March 7.
Austin legislators introduce a bill in the current session to feature the slogan Tremendous Texas on state automobile license plates. The measure aims to promote state pride through a revised plate design.
Experiments across eight Minnesota counties show nitrogen fertilizer can raise barley and wheat yields. Charles A. Simkins notes 78 demonstration plots, with 60 wheat and 15 barley, yielding increases up to 16 bushels per acre and barley gains of at least four bushels on 72 percent of plots.
Research shows corn recovers well from drought except at silking, and potatoes need steady water from early season to three weeks before harvest. Studies aim to map critical times for crops nationwide. Soil feel guides irrigation. instruments exist but are slow to interpret. Farmers should consult county agents to avoid wasteful spring irrigation.
The article describes a gate that can open to form an open shed or close to enclose it. It is hung from pipe between rafters and swung to overhead beams when open. A flannel pin cushion is fashioned by wrapping heavy fabric around a sewing machine head and stitching it in place.
West Concord resident Sepe, a U S Army veteran, started training at Hanscom Airport Bedford with East Coast Aero Tech. Upon completing the course he will be eligible for a federal C A A license. Sepe is a former Concord High School football lineman on unbeaten teams.
Memphis resident Alma Hamilton spent two decades tunneling a large basement beneath her house. She began the excavation with a butcher knife due to limited space under the structure.
Concord Rotary Club heard Stephen Vogel a Swiss high school exchange student speak on We Are Not Too Far Apart. Superintendent Radcliffe Morrill presented him. President Benjamin F. Clark presided. Guests included Lexington Maynard Cambridge residents and other local people.
The Acton Winona Rebekah Lodge will meet next Wednesday February 16 at Orpha Deans home on Central Street West Acton A Valentine party will be held with Mrs Myrna Mac Leod as co hostess On Thursday February 17 past noble grands will meet at Mrs Dorothy Smiths Central Street home
Sympathy extends to Mrs. Rudolph W. Currier at the sudden death of her mother Mrs Mary A O Brien Howard 74 of Saugus who died last Saturday night Funeral services were held yesterday in Saugus with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden Survived by husband four sons two daughters and 14 grandchildren four of whom live in West Concord One son Rev Timothy M Howard curate of St Charles Church Waltham
Mr and Mrs John J Flynn Jr of 388 Main Street announce the birth of their third daughter Madeleine on February 1 at Emerst Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John J Flynn of Newburyport and Mr and Mrs Albert Williams of Portsmouth NH
The Trinity Church young adult group will meet Friday at 6 45 p m in the parish house for a covered dish supper followed by dancing and socializing.
Miss Blanche W. Eames announces a new Make a Coat course in Concord inviting women to learn simple tailoring and work simplification. Participants will make a lined woolen coat for a child or a topper for an adult, with no cost, and are urged to share knowledge with five to six others. Classes meet in Billerica on February 15 and March 1 8 15 22, enrollment via Concord Extension Service 845.
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