Basic Features of Proposed New Pension System for State Employes
A Muscatine hearing set as Iowa study committee outlines core points for a new pension and retirement system for about 78 000 state county and local workers The plan includes federal social security coverage with backdated retroactive payments and guarantees for current retirees widows and those not fully insured under the old law It also proposes a supplemental public employes retirement system with credits for prior service and retirement options at 65 or 86 with actuarial based annuities and protections for withdrawals death benefits and employeremployee contribution rules The draft contemplates a combined 5 percent wage contribution for both federal and state coverage rising to 5 1 2 percent after 1 954 and a $3600 ceiling on the supplemental plan
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Iowa Study Committee
Muscatine
Herman B. Lord of
Iowa
Stop Harsh Drugs for Constipation End Chronic Dosing
Advert shows Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative as gentle relief for constipation. Claims no salts or corn drugs, tastes good, acts mildly, ends chronic dosing. Promotes mail order offer with 25¢ size and money back not satisfied guarantee.
Buffalo Prairie Community Club elects officers
Mrs Ruth Farwell was elected president of the newly organized Buffalo Prairie community club at a meeting by the new school unit south of Marston. Other officers named were Edith Garber vice president Heysie Castor secretary and Hazel Williams treasurer. Meetings set for the last Friday each month and October hostesses named.
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Buffalo Prairie
Ruth Farwell
New School
Marston
Edith Garber
Heysie Castor
Hazel Williams
W. D. Bivens
M. Bivens
Dan Anderson
Fred Pfotenhower
Zion Lutheran Church
Worthy Matrons Club
CES
Masonic Hall
Veneta Mayhew
Bessie Whitney
John Fleharty
Reynolds
Elmo Marston
Missionary Society
Guest Officers Fill Stations At CES Meeting
Buffalo Prairie visitors filled the stations at Friends night for Prairie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Officers listed include Erma Baker Allen Baker Lorraine Smith Herman Villars Ruth Attig Alice Aubrey Opal Villars Leona Elliott Fern Fuhr Linnie Headrey Katie Reed Christine Schuldt Minnie Schnier Esther Daisy Munson Gene Ball Faye Elliott Virgil Carey Vera La Fever guest of honor and Mrs LaFever will attend the 78th grand chapter in Chicago. Mrs Boruff returns from Council Bluffs and Miss Powell hosted the Ladies Aid at Hazel Church. Continuous hot water cited as essential for family laundry. One Australian kangaroo species lives in trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Prairie
Prairie Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Erma Baker
Allen Baker
Andalusia
Lorraine Smith
Herman Villars
Aledo
Ruth Attig
Alice Aubrey
Augusta
Opal Villars
Virgil Carey
Silvis
Vera LaFever
Free 44 page Rheumatism book offer
An enlarged 44 page booklet titled Rheumatism is advertised free to readers who request it. The publication claims to address arthritis and rheumatism by non surgical non medical treatment and says drugs provide only temporary relief. No obligation is required. Write to Ball CC Dept. 1412 Excelsior Springs Missouri.
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Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Soldier Virgil Ihms Adopted New Address in Korea
In Korea Elmer Ihms Stockton has received a new address for his son Virgil who serves in the Army in Pusan Korea Pvt Virgil F E Ihms US 55161896 546th Eng F F Co APO 59 in care of the Postmaster San Francisco California
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Elmer Thms
Stockton
Virgil
Pusan
Korea
Pvt
Virgil FE
Ihms
Eng. F. F. Co
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Garden Club of Wilton to Hold Meet Wednesday
The Garden Club of Wilton will meet Wednesday afternoon October 8 at Mrs. Elizabeth Schnack’s home to discuss fall and winter bouquets. Mrs. Mary Schroeder will be co host. The prior meeting featured NNC members at Mrs. Rachel Norton’s home with papers on Bermuda and Malta.
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Wilton
Garden Club
Elizabeth Schnack
Mary Schroeder
NNC
Rachel Norton
Ruth Kiser
Helen Shuger
Bermuda
Catherine Herr
Columbus
Irma Kiser
Malta
Miss Shuger
Minnie Dice
Louisa County Relief Activity Report Summary
Louisa County records show September relief activity led by E. Pauline McCleary with $370.33 spent on general assistance for 20 people. Medical aid totaled $251.50, hospital care $278.55, and operating expenses including telephone at $46.56, bringing overall relief expenditures to $576.61.
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Wapello
Louisa County
E. Pauline McCleary
News of Wapello Men in Service
Robert E. Wagg has arrived at Yokosuka Japan aboard a troop and ammunition carrier. Pfc Marvin Marshall has departed by plane for four weeks of combat training in San Diego and will attend mechanics school at a Georgia base after the 10 day furlough with his parents. The Griffins returned to Waco Texas after funeral services for John Whitaker, Set Griffin's brother in law.
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Wapello
Robert E. Wagg
Yokosuka
Japan
Cecil Wagg
M-Sd
Hank Griffin
Waco
Texas
John Whitaker
Set
Griffin
Pfc
Marvin Marshall
San Diego
Calif
Merritt Marshall
Georgia
Iowa Old Age Assistance rolls rise in costs
Iowa reports 47,472 recipients on old age aid last month with total checks of 2,472,465, down 1,571 in cases but up 1,435 in costs from September last year. Aid to dependent children rose to 19,137 families, up 295, with costs at 574,852, up 66.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Social Welfare
Joy Presbyterian Supper and Bazaar Attract Large Crowd
A chicken supper and bazaar at Joy Presbyterian church drew a large turnout. Sponsors announced net proceeds of 300 dollars. Mrs. John Michael hosted the Service Guild with Mrs. Russell Norton assisting. Devotions led by Mrs. Frank Robison. Miss Ward Brown, studying in Burlington, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ivan C. Brown this week.
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Joy
Joy Presbyterian Church
John Michael
Russell Norton
Frank Robison
Ward Brown
Burlington
Ivan C. Brown
Credit Use Dominates United States Business
A brief note states that a large share of U S business is conducted on credit. The sentence highlights the per cent of activity financed through credit arrangements, reflecting widespread reliance on borrowed funds in commerce.
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United States
One Card Draw Poker Tactics and Backgammon Openings
An expert player uses a one card draw in draw poker to inject uncertainty and gain betting leverage, keeping two kickers with a lone pair to pursue two pairs while opponents fear his hand. The tactic relies on bluffs and the fear of a busted hand, best used in moderation in limit games. Also discusses opening moves for 6 4 in backgammon and three handed auction canip le.
Meld Rule Clarification in Three-Handed Auction Pinochle
In three handed auction pinochle a meld totaling 300 points can guarantee a bid of 500 without needing to win a trick. The trick-winning requirement applies only in some four handed partnership forms, not in the three handed variant.
Earphone O2 Alert Device For Pilots
A small ear attachment connected by wire to the instrument panel provides immediate warning if an oxygen leak or hose disconnect occurs. The compact earring like device signals safety for pilots by alerting them to oxygen system failures.
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THMS
Garden Club of
Grard S. M. Y
Engineering Bldg
Chicago
Oswald Jacoby
Alfred Sheinwold
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