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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
7
The article explains wage earner credits for each quarter with at least 50 dollars in wages after 1936 and four quarters for net business earnings. It notes the 1951 shift of self employment under Social Security and how insured status depends on age, plus employer record keeping and quarterly tax filings with the Internal Revenue Service.
Proposed sanitary sewer and disposal plant work in Thomson including treatment plant, digester, lift stations, pipes, manholes, and related site work. Projects cover 4x8 and 4x10 conduits, route connections, Eisenhower era plans, and administration costs with a total near 196 786 construction estimate and additional administration items.
Miss Bonita Rae Shaner married Wallace David Williams in a candlelit ceremony at the First Brethren Church on a Friday night. Rev. Raymond Aspinall officiated the double ring wedding as approx. 175 guests attended the reception leading to a three tier cake and poinsettia decor.
Domestic workers must be reported when cash wages reach 50 dollars in a calendar quarter from the same employer. Farm workers must be reported when an employer pays 150 dollars in cash in a year or when 20 days are worked for cash wages on a time basis. The SSA advises checking your earnings record every three years via Form OAR 7004, then mail it to receive your posted earnings. If the record is incorrect, bring proof to the SSA office for corrections.
A 1960 Lanark High School graduate and a Mt Carroll High alumnus married recently with a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rahn. In attendance were relatives from Mt Carroll and nearby towns including Savanna Sterling Freeport LaMoille Ohio Waukegan De Witt and DeKalb. The bride now plans to settle at RR No. 1 Mt Carroll where the groom farms.
The Rock Creek Grange held a Christmas party on Monday December 18 with Master Francis Provant opening the meeting. Readings and solos were performed by members including Duane and Janis Hartman, Beatrich Christmas, Connie Libberton, and many others. Santa distributed gifts to children and a gift exchange ended the event with refreshments provided by local members.
Outdoor re-enactment at Morrison near Highway 78 and East Park Street features the Fifth annual live Nativity. Sponsored by the Ebenezer Reformed church Men's Brotherhood, the event runs 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday December 23 and Monday December 25 with no admission. Live animals, a full Bethlehem tableau, and music from the church Adult Choir accompany the retelling of the Nativity.
Lanark Beats Blackhawk Lanes 91 56 then loses 74 71 to Dillon's Oilers. Dillon's improves to 4 0 while Lanark sits 3 1 in Sterling League standings. Key Lanark scorers include Rover Stotts Sarbacker Knutts Sands and Marth.
Jim Cain of Rock Falls and Western Illinois University dominated the boards as the team pulled ahead in the game. Cain secured most of the rebounds for the victors, aiding their decisive quarter rally and win.
Hannah E. Straka and Vernon S. Todd of Milledgeville united in marriage on Sunday December 17 at 2 p.m. in the bride’s home with Rev. Clarence Stogshill of the Milledgeville Brethren church officiating. Only Mr and Mrs Kennet O Kane of Blue Island attended as relatives.
The bride and her niece along with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wagner, brother in law and sister of the bride, left immediately after the ceremony for a motor tour through southern and western states.
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