Farm Workers to Gain Social Security Coverage
The amendment to the Social Security Act will cover farm labor regularly employed and employees of non profit groups including Farm Bureau. Farm operators remain excluded from benefits and taxes. A three month qualifying period and subsequent 60 days of continued seasonal work with cash wages at least 50 dollars determine ongoing coverage.
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Farm Bureau
Hugh Hail
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureaus
Tax rules and benefits on wages and social security provisions
The document outlines tax payable on wages for agricultural labor and domestic service on farms and in homes, with rates doubling for 1953 then 2 percent for 1954–59. It covers quarterly employer payments, no stamp plan, and collection methods. It also summarizes Social Security retirement, survivor, and dependent benefits under the new law, including eligibility, age requirements, and formula based on average wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Federal Security Agency
Washinton
Grass fire on Iowa highway kills driver in crash
A grass fire reduced visibility and caused fatal crash on an Iowa highway. Mrs. Gerrit Koster died when her husband’s car struck the rear of another vehicle.
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Iowa
Gerrit
Koster
Iowa business activity rises in first half of 1950
Iowa business activity increased in the first half of 1950 versus 1949, with higher payrolls and a jump in construction. Prices farmers received rose, farm costs edged up, wholesale food and consumer prices climbed, and bank debits and department store sales advanced though appliance and auto sales also showed gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Business Digest
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
State University of Iowa
Roof Removal Moves Filling Station to New Site
Workmen at LeMars removed the roof of a filling station by sliding a truck under it with soft tires, stacking wooden blocks to lift the bed. After inflating the tires the truck raised the roof from its foundation and carried it to the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Rolfe School News Kindergarten and Grade Highlights
Rolfe school reports return of Sheryl Lund on crutches and class progress in Kindergarten. First and second graders study pets, autumn themes, geography, and reading. many students earned 100 in spelling. Fifth grade reviews multiplication and prepares for new geography units. The Speech and Drama program debuts a Radio Speaking project and a debate season looms. Music sections note two girls' glee clubs and upcoming mixed chorus formation.
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Sheryl Lund
Miss Vorrie
Cubs
Clara Gunderson
Janice Hansen
Beatrice Haynes
Joyce Johnson
Janet Pederson
Twila Ranger
Patty Spiker
Shirley Schmitt
Ann Wood
Teddy Ranger
Raymond Shimon
Lauren Simonson
Roger van Gorkom
Sandra Montieth
Suvan
Kirghiz
Eugene Applegate
Elizabeth Barr
Connecticut
Arlen Johnson
New York City
New England States
Sally Ives
Susan Johnson
Janice Lanus
Judy Nielson
Janice Rickard
Donna Jean Sandvig
Janis Sue Wilson
Sydney Bekord
Ivan Mortensen
Jerry Ranger
Marvin Tebben
Rolfe
Fort Dodge
Spencer
Rolfe H. S
Glee Club
Safety Patrols Hold Excellent Record at Iowa Schools
Floyd L. Link of the Motor Club of Iowa reports school safety patrols protected over 90,000 students across 504 schools with 65 million crossings and only five injuries. Since 1922 patrols reduced adult pedestrian accidents by 91 percent. no school age fatalities at crossings with patrols since 1986.
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Motor Club of
Iowa
Rambling Ram truck exhibit boosts Iowa ram marketing
Local farmers joined the cooperative marketing program by the Iowa Extension Service and the Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Assn featuring the Rambling Ram truck exhibit. Participants saving time locating good rams included Frank Werner Gilmore City Ivor Frantz Clarence Larson Paul Felsing Laurens Paul Poduska Pocahontas Walter Heald Rolfe and Wm J Weidman Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Extension Service
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Ass’n
Frank Werner
Gilmore City
Ivor Frantz
Clarence W. Larson
Paul Felsing
Laurens
Paul Poduska
Pocahontas
Walter Heald
Rolfe
Wm. J. Weidman
Palmer
Typhoid fever going underground says health official
Reports from the division of preventable diseases in the Iowa State Department of Health note a drop in typhoid cases as carriers spread disease unseen. Five cases so far this year compare with 600 in 1908, while sanitation and vaccines curb outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Preventable Diseases
Towa
Dr. Heeren
Heeren
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Miss Jones
Raymond Heald
Ronald Jones
Jerry Miller
Ellis Onnen
Dennis Thorson
Marlys Ann Bartosh
Mary Cox
Jackie Flaherty
Carolyn Heathman
Marla Hodgell
Sharon Page
Karen Peters
Jane Ranger
Judy Wagner
Sharon Wickie
Victor J. Shimon
Rolfe Ia
Frank Kopriva
Rolfe State Bank
Etna
Woodrow
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Chiropra X-ray Seriy Office
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F. H. Moll
J. E. Hitt
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