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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
13
A federal income caution outlined by Philip efal Manager and Legal Asso notes that motorists face multiple gas tax costs. Taxpayers must consider registration fees and excise taxes, with deductions allowed for business expenses. The expert explains how motorists could compute liability based on gasoline consumption and insurance costs.
The text discusses calculating costs based on actual gasoline consumption in 1949 or, if unavailable, estimating from miles traveled per vehicle during the year. It notes using mileage as a proxy for fuel use and cost assessment.
VA report shows more than 11 000 New England veterans with service connected illnesses received out patient care in December. 9 989 examined in VA clinics and 1 492 by fee basis physicians. Total treatments 41 062, up 415 from November. VA rules allow treatment at VA facilities or private physicians with VA eligibility determined first. Necessary drugs may be bought at government expense from local druggists for authorized veterans.
The notice warns potential claimants they may lose benefits by confusing Old Age and Survivors Insurance with other Social Security programs. It directs in doubt to contact the Social Security Field Office at 680 Main Street, Waltham, Massachusetts.
A Massachusetts study of 38 children with rheumatic fever shows prompt penicillin treatment for streptococcal throat infections prevents recurrence. Of 28 treated promptly, no recurrences. 5 of 10 untreated had relapses. Dr. Massell urges early doctor visits for sore throats and fever 101 or higher. The effort supports Heart Association funding goals of 350000 for 1950 campaigns.
The information department of the Massachusetts Heart Association warns middle aged adults not to overexert while shoveling snow. If done, rest frequently, avoid chilling, and drink hot drinks to stay safe.
The 1950 Census is expected to reveal a female majority of about one million among over 150 million people. Women are living longer and holding more jobs, with 145000 census takers visiting 46 million homes and 613 million farms to collect data on marriage status housing and occupations.
Mending services advertised for moth holes cigarette burns tears and wear in four suits coats skirts and blankets. contact Lyons at 1 Harrison St Maynard or Maynard 240 for repairs.
Examinations for probational and permanent trainee posts in Soil Conservations and Engineer (Agricultural) were announced by the U S Civil Service Examiners in Upper Darby Pa These roles cover Massachusetts and eleven northeastern states with summer pay of 204 to 239 dollars and offer a path to full time work at 3100 dollars yearly after education completion Applicants aged 18 to 35 may be waived for veterans and must be U S citizens Applications must be filed by March 8 1950 with the U S Department of Agriculture and tests will include a general ability written exam Information and blanks are available at local post offices.
A 285-pound striped marlin was landed by a big game angler in Bay of Plenty New Zealand. The catch featured two fully developed swords indicating a remarkable specimen.
Algonquin Council Boy Scouts announce an upcoming Valley Forge trip in Pennsylvania with 46 boys already signed. Two troops or 64 boys plus leaders will travel June 30 to July 6, with Scout leaders Waldo Hall Silvio Mercorelli and Lawrence Geoghegan guiding from Natick and nearby towns.
Too much water crippled equipment access as the Pipestein River flooded. Firemen could not reach the Frank Seiler residence to fight the blaze, which burned to the ground under waterlogged conditions. Access was only by a footbridge.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston requests old blankets and woolen cloth for animal care. Contributions may be mailed to 366 Albany Street Boston 18 or picked up via the League’s collection service call Hancock 6 9170.
State official reports January Series E bond sales in Massachusetts reached 12.068 million dollars, a rise of over two million from December and the best monthly total in three years. Veterans groups and bank employees aided the surge, with Walter L. Avery leading an active Veterans of Foreign Wars committee to promote bond purchases as dividends are paid.
Enumerators for the seventeenth decennial census will earn eight to nine dollars per day and be employed from two to four weeks starting April 1.
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