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Newspaper
Opinion Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
1
In a report on taxes and earnings, the piece highlights how federal, state, and local taxes consume a large share of income. It notes rising social security and unemployment taxes, with many states collecting over $1 billion in combined taxes. Washington’s money-tree myth is debunked as government spends only after taking from taxpayers.
A correction to a prior Letter to the Editor cites revised figures on Mills County land area and private ownership. A Glenwood Red Cross note thanks soldiers for sending “dirty bags” and Emil Jurgens is listed as a birthday celebrant with nearby guests and evening callers noted at the Mineola home of the Jurgens.
Glenwood Lodge No 58 A F and A M installed officers led by Installing Master Ralph J McPherron and Installing Marshall Paul A Swalhoff Worshipful Master Leo D McLain Senior Warden Terry Ross Junior Warden Robert L Davis Senior Deacon Byron Kiger Junior Deacon Lindsay DeLashmutt Senior Steward Art Pedersen Junior Steward Leo Lamb i Tyler Charles Shoemaker Treasurer Ralph J McPherron Secretary Raymond Kruse A lodge meeting is set for Jan 13 at 8 pm at the Masonic Temple Glenwood Eastern Star installed officers at the Masonic Temple last Saturday with Worthy Matron Mrs Donald Burwell and Worthy Patron Donald Crisler plus other officers. Additional installations planned for later dates include Associate Matron and Patron Treasurer Secretary and Marshall. Rebekahs meet Jan 17 at 8 pm at the OOF Hall with officers installed.
In John C. Watson police court Melissa Vanblaricom Glenwood paid for improper start from parked position 310 Dennis Schroeder Malvern paid for stop sign James Boldra Glenwood paid for speeding 15 Jerry Ridenour Red Oak paid for speeding 15 Rhonda Mount Hamburg paid for stop sign 10 Robert Manning Glenwood paid for illegal parking 10 Terry Roberts Silver City paid for stop light 10
Peggy Hale of the Pre-school Mother's Club leads the Mothers March in Glenwood to raise funds for birth defect prevention. Volunteers, including Future Nurses Club members, are urged to help on January 23 at 2 p.m. at Glenwood State Bank, with kit prep, route planning, and contribution tracking.
Southwest Iowa performer Kay Bruce auditioned in Hollywood California for Gene Kellys Clown Alley show to be staged at the Astro Dome and Madison Square Garden in Lane. Mrs Keith Bruce accompanied her daughter. Bruce a Northwest Missouri State College student was accepted to the cast and faces a choice between joining the tour or continuing education and competing in the Miss Iowa Pageant. She also performed during vacations at Des Moines theatres including Sherman Hoyt KRNT and Paramount with roving dancing acts.
The article explains tipped workers must report tips to their employer if over 20 dollars monthly, with monthly reporting due by the 10th for the prior month. Employers remit social security on wages, while employees pay social security on tips. Remarriage does not affect retirement benefits for a widow drawing Social Security on own work record.
In two recent county incidents Lane drivers escaped with minor injuries while their cars were total losses. Gertrude Hansen of Malvern sustained bruises when her 1970 Rambler overturned on Mile Hill road west of Glenwood Monday. Nancy Murray, 24, of rural Glenwood, had head cuts after her 1968 Volkswagen left the curve on Highway 275 north of Glenwood Thursday. Doris Copek of Comet Bluffs and Vivian Millsap of Pacific Junction were in a two car collision on Highway 275 north of Glenwood last Thursday noon. both cars were slightly damaged with no injuries. The sheriff reported the accidents.
Postmaster Ross Garrett announces the sale of "Your Federal Income Tax" at Glenwood and "Tax Guide for Small Business" at Co Bluffs. The 160 page IRS booklets, priced 75 cents, include sample Form 1040 and a 1972 tax calendar with due dates, aimed at helping the public and business owners understand federal taxes.
Statistics for 1971 show 16 Mills County residents admitted and 12 discharged at the Clarinda Mental Health Institute. All who could leave were allowed home for holidays, so no Mills County patients remained in the hospital on December 31, 1971. The figures exclude outpatient care for residents of the hospital’s 25 county service area.
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