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nil Vol. No. LV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1940. NO. 95 How Changes in Social Security Law Affect You Answers to Questions Being Asked by Workers are Found in This Series of Short Articles (Kditor's Note: TCvcry worker who lias a Socinl Security account number card should know how the recent Con gressional changes in the old-ae anl survivors' insurance provisions of the Social t-veurity .Act apply to him or her. For the henelit of readers of the Journal, the Social Security Board's held oiTice manager for this area has prepared a series of brief articles, each explaining one point of the new provis ions. There will be a total of eighteen articles in this series, and we sugsest that readers clip and preserve them, as thev answer practically all the ques tions uiivoii mis;ht want to ask ahout tie workings of this new law). ARTICLE NO. I The Three Major Amendments Most of the changes in the Social Security Act made by Congress last August relate to the provisions for old-age insurance and survivors' benefits. Three of the amendments concern almost every family in the United States, in one way or an other: 1 Monthly benefits will begin in 19 40. Thi3 is two years earlier than was provided in the original act. 2 In addition to monthly pay ments to insured wage earners who are eligible for benefits after reach ing the age of 65. monthly benefits will be paid to aged wives and minor children of these annuitants. Mon thly benefits are also provided for agefI vyidows, for orphans, and for widows with minor children and, in some cases, for dependent parents of insured wage earners who die. 3 The wage tax of one per cent each for employers and employees re mains the same until 1943. That is, the tax will not be increased in 1!)40, as-was provided under the old la w. ARTICLE NO. II Old Age and Survivors' Insurance Benefits How Much? The amended old-age and surviv ors' insurance program provides ben efits for the individual wage earner and extends protection to his family. Under this program, the wife of a re tired worker is entitled to a sup plementary benefit when she reaches age 63. The payment to her will equal one-half of her husband's bene fit. A dependent child under 16 (or under 18 if attending school) is also entitled to a separate benefit equal to one-half of the father's annuity. A table which shows examples of monthly benefits after three years in covered employment for the re tired wage earner and his dependents follows: Average Wage Benefit Benefit Monthly Earner's for Wife for Dep. Wage Benefit over 65 Child $ 50 $20.60 $10.30 $10.30 CO 21.63 10.81 10.81 70 22.66 11.33 11.33 SO 23.69 11.84 11.84 90 24.72 12.36 12.36 100 25.75 12.87 12.87 110 26.78 13.39 13.39 120 27.81 13.90 13.90 130 28.84 14.42 14.42 140 2'9.87 14.93 14.93 150 30.90 15.45 15.45 1C0 31.93 15.96 15.96 170 32.96 16.48 16.48 180 33.99 16.99 16.99 190 35.02 17.51 17.51 200 36.05 18:02 18.02 210 37.08 18.54 18.54 220 38.11 19.05 19.05 230 39.14 19.57 19.57 940 40.17 20.08 20.08 2f,0 41.20 20.60 20.60 The new program also provides benefits for the widow and orphans of an insured wage earner. In case he leaves no such heirs, his depen dent parents over 65 may receive monthly benefits. A widow over 65 is entitled to a benefit equal to three fourths of her husband's basic mon thly benefit. A widow below the age of 65 who has dependent children in her care receives a similar benefit. 3)0 YOU WANT TO BE A 1940 CENSUS TAKER? Well, here is the dope. Make ap plication to Isaac S. Blevens. who has the same In charge. His address is Beatrice, Nebraska. He will give you all the information needed, as to ap plication blanks and other matters governing the examination. Write to him, not me. GEORGE E. NICKLES. d28-2t sw In addition, a dependent child under 16 (or 18 if attending school) re- ceives a benefit qual to one-half of the father's basic monthly benefit. The table below shows examples of monthly benefits for survivors: Average Widow's Widow Widow Wage Benefits $15.4 5 16.22 16.99 17.77 IS. 54 19.31 20.03 20.86 21.63 22.40 23.17 23.95 24.72 25.49 26.26 27.04 27.81 28.58 29.35 30.13 30.90 1 Child $25.75 27.03 28.32 29.61 30.90 32.18 33.47 34.76 36.05 37.33 38.62 39.91 41.20 42.48 43.77 45.06 4 6.35 47.63 48.92 50.21 51.50 2 Chldn. $36.05 37.84 39.65 41.45 43.26 45.05 46.86 48.66 50.47 52.66 54.07 55.87 57.68 59.47 61.28 63.08 64.89 66.68 68.49 70.29 72.10 30 SO-SO-100-110 120 130 140 150 1G0 170 1S0 190 200. 230 240 250 ARTICLE NO. Ill How to Figure Old Age Insurance and Survivors' Benefits - For calculating benefits provided under the new Federal old-age and survivors' insurance system, a for mula, based on the worker's average monthly wage, has been adopted. To find this "average wage," take a commercial or industrial worker's total wages, as reported by his em ployer, and divide this total by the cumber of months he could have been in employment since 1936. A monthly benefit is figured as follows: A basic amount equal to 40 per cent of the first $50 of his average mon thly wage, plus 10 per cent of the next $200 of average monthly wage; to this is added 1 per cent of the basic amount for each year in which the worker earns at least $200 in covered employment. Example: Jim Blake, a factory worker, receives $100 a month in wages from 1936 until the end of 1939. At that time he reaches age 65 and decides to retire to get his monthly old-age insurance benefits beginning next year. Jim's monthly benefit will amount to $25.75. Here Is how it is figured: 40 per cent of the first $50 of his average monthly wages is $20. Add 10 per cent of the remaining $50, or $5. That makes $25. The law provides for an additional 1 per cent of this $25 for each year that he was covered (1937, 1938 and 1939). One per cent of $2 5 IS 25 cents, and three times 25 cents is 75 cents. So Jim's monthly benefit will be $25.75. For further information, call or write Leo W. Smith, Manager Social Security Board, 421 Post Office Bldg., Lincoln, Nebr. Three more informative articles in this series will be published in next Thursday's Semi-Weekly Journal. PURCHASES NEW HOME The residence property at Sixth and Oak streets, formerly owned by the late Dr. T. P. Livingston, one of the attractive homes in that sec tion of the city, has been purchased by Waldemar C. Soennichsen of this city. This property will make the Soennichsen family a lovely home, well located and in the choice resi dential section of the city. Mr. Soen nichsen and family are planning on moving to the new home in the 3pring, they remaining at their pres ent home on west Walnut street un til that time. NEW OFFICE GIRL Miss Maxine Nielsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nielsen who are managers of the Cass County Farm Home, has been engaged as a steno grapher in the office of Searl 3. Davis, local real estate and insurance agent. Miss Nielsen fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Leona Price, now Mrs. Willard N. Brink, Jr., who worked for Mr. Davis for almost three years. Mis3 Niel sen is a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school, she having graduated this year. NOTICE OF MEETING The annual meeting of the Farm ers Elevator Co.," of Cullom, Nebr., will be held at the usual place on Saturday. January 6, 1940, at 1:30 o'clock p. m. ALBERT HILFICKER, jl-sw; j2-dy Secretary. Rubber Stamps, Targe or small, at right prices at the Journal. 'My Trip to the National 4-H Club Congress' Margie Ruth Pollard of Nehawka Tells of Interesting Trip to Chicago at Youth Meet. At the annual club congress held in Chicago 1,334 4-Hers were regis tered for the event. Forty-six states were represented, all except New Hampshire and California. Nebras ka was the only stale to be repre sented in every judging contest. In the canning judging contest in I which Irene Tyson and I took part, Wisconsin placed 1st while we were 2nd. Green beans, peaches, chicken and emergency meals were judged These classes were very close and small points were very important. A few highlights of the week wera: Our visit to Adler Planetarium when? the stars are studied. In this dome shaped building we saw the stars in. their positions in various seasons of the year and their situations in various points of the earth. As th sky moved about us, we were told how to tell time by the sun and the names of the stars. We visited Field Museum where they specialize in the natural sci ences. There we caw plants as they have been cultivated through the years and the changes that have taken place in man and animals. Many of us remembered our Egyp tian history and were interested in tombs, mummies and writing known as hieroglyphics. In the Art Museum we saw an ex hibition of world famous paintings and sculpture from Italy. Also Eng lish, French, Dutch, German and American paintings, furniture from various periods of history and dishes that many collectors would prize highly. j We visited Marshal Fields, largest department store in the United States and were told that this store covers two blocks. Jane Alden, Chicago Mail Order'.?1 stylist, entertained the girls with a style show and her fashion news for 1939-40. The canning champions from every state were entertained by Mrs. Alex ander Kerr at a breakfast and I was privileged to attend this breakfast. The International Harvester com pany entertained the entire group at a luncheon and then a tour through their plant where we saw the making of binder twine. A forty-five mile tour of Chicago helped in making us acquainted with the city. We saw China town, Uni versity Campus and Lake Michigan. At the banquet at Stevens Hotel we saw the 4-H style revue and presen tation of awards to the winners by Miss Jane Alden. During the week we were royally entertained at breakfasts, luncheons and banquets, saw stage shows and rede on street car, bus, elevated trains, taxi and train. We made friends with 4-Hers and leaders from all over the United States and Can ada and toured Chicago. This 4-H history making week in Chicago made me realize what a huge organization 4-H is and the fine things that various organizations are doing for boys and girls all over tb.3 United States. A trip to Chicago is a goal for any 4-Her to work toward. I have many memories and a deep er appreciation of my parents, leadeV, and everyone who made my trip pos sible. MARGIE RUTH POLLARD. RETURN FROM GENEVA City Attorney and Mrs. J. H. Davis and little daughter, returned home Thursday from Geneva, Ne braska, where they have been visit ing at the home of relatives of Mr. Davis. WTiile there Mrs. Davis was taken down with the flu, being bed fast for several days. Mr. Davis had just recovered from a week of ill ness when going to Geneva, so the family has had its share of sickness. WANTED TO BUY Late model farm light plant, shal low well water system, large natural ice box. Bell Sand & Gravel Co., Post Office Box 295, Plattsmouth, or phone 4113, Platts. exchange. 2w DISTRICT COURT NOTES Judge W. W. Wilson was here Fri day to hold a short session of tho district court. The court heard the motion of the defendant in the case of the State of Nebraska vs. John Wiesse, stating that the defendant ;was without the necessary funds to prosecute an ap peal of his conviction to the state supreme court. After hearing the argument the court entered an or der that Cass county under the plea, pass the necessary cost of the tran script and bill of exceptions for the appeal to the supreme court. In the divorce action of Blanche E. Lessman vs. W. B. Lessman, a decree was granted in favor of the plaintiff by the court. Kief er-Johnson Wedding Held at Chicago Church Very Simple and Impressive Service Held With Group of Friends and Relatives Attending December 23 1939 at 5:30 p. m. at the Unity Lutheran church of Edgewater, 5409 N. Magnolia ave nue, Chicago, occurred the marriage of Miss Louise Kiefer, daughter of Mrs. Mary Kiefer and Melvin A. Johnson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Johnson of Plattsmouth, A number of friends and relatives were in attendance. The marriage service was read by Rev. Millard H. Stiles, pastor of the church. The bridal couple was attended by Miss Dorothy Swanson of Rockford, Illinois, a college classmate of the bride and Mr. Clyde Jones of St. Charles, Illinois. Mr. John Kiefer sang ."I. Love But Thee" and "Oh Promise Me" and Miss Sara Coffenberger played Lohengrin's Wedding March. A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. The bride attended DeKalb Teac'i- ers college, JJeKain, Illinois, ine groom is a graduate of the Platts mouth city schools in the class of 1921 and the College of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Ne braska. He is now employed wit'i the Operadio Manufacturing com pany, St. Charles, Illinois. After a short honeymoon in the south the couple will make their home in Aurora, Illinois. MANY ATTEND FUNERAL A very large number of the school friends and acquaintances filled the Horton funeral home chapel Friday afternoon, paying their last tribute to the memory of Roy Means, 15, who had died on Tuesday at an Omaha hospital. The services were conducted by the Rev. J. W. Taenzler, pastor of the First Christian church, who brought the message of consolation and hope to the members of the be reaved family circle. During the service Mrs. Hal Gar nett and David Robinson were heard in two of the old and loved hymns, Mrs. O. C. Hudson being the accom panist. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery and the pall bearers were selected from the classmates and friends of the departed young man, Conley Galloway, Kenneth Wohl farth. John Soennichsen, Robert Mrasek, Bill Gayer, Sanford Short. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express to the kind friends and neighbors our heartfelt appreciation of their many kindly and thoughtful expressions of sym pathy in our bereavement, as well as neighborly assistance. These demon strations of friendship and sympathy will long be cherished memories. We also wish to especially thank all ! those who assisted in the funeral services. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Means and Richard. PROGRAM AND PLATE SUPPER Will be given at the Eight Mile Grove school, Dist. 25, Friday, Jan uary 5th, 8 p. m. Everyone invited. Nellie Carlson, teacher. ltd&w Subscribe for the Journal. W, W. Wasley Dies Today; 111 Several Months Active Figure in Community for Past 30 Years Had Been in Poor . Health for Months. From Saturday's Dally This mcrning shortly after 11 o'clock, W. W. Wasley, 62, one of the well known residents of the com munity, passed away at the family home on North 9th street after an illness that has covered a period of several months. In this period of illness, Mr. Wasley has been gradu ally failing until in the past week when his condition gave little hope of his recovery. He was born April 10, 1877 at Sauk City, Wisconsin, where he grew to manhood and associated with his father in the hardware business. At the death of his father he became owner of the business. On February 5. 1902 he was married to I-Tary Fribert of Juneau. Wisconsin. Ho continued in business until 190C when the family moved to Mod??on, Wisconsin, where their son, Russell, was born. In 1907 Mr. Wasley came to Nebraska and located at Hastings, ca vying on his wtrk as a specialty salesman for a number of years, then in 1P15 came to Plattsmouth to es tablish the Ford agency, later he terminated his association with the Ford company and took over tho Chevrolet agency, operating this from 1917 to 1920. He then took up work a3 a traveling nan in sates wrik until he opened the tavern. ",l.o Bright Spot" ir. 1934 which hi operated until the timo of his .e:.th. li his early days Mr. Wasley joi.-.cd with tho Presbyterian church ai'd was a member of the church at Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The members of the immediate family surviving are his widow, son, Russell Wasley, of Superior, Montana, three sisters, Mrs. Martha Flatman, Mrs. Celia Sullivan, Madi son, Wisconsin, Mrs. Leo Casanova, Aurora, Illinois. He was a gentleman of very pleas ant and genial personality, in the course of his years here making a large acquaintance among the resi dents of the community, who have esteemed him very highly and io whom his passing brings a very deep sorrow. RIVER VIEW CLUB December 12 the members of River View club met at the home of Mrs. Louis Sack with Mrs. Greeley Beil assistant hostess. Most members were present. The home was beautifully decorated, containing a Christmas tree and other Christmas decor ations. A brief business meeting opened by repeating the Lord's prayer, later being turned over to the afternoon leader, Mrs. Harold Hull, who was assisted by the fun and program committees. They arranged a Christ mas party which all enjoyed. Many Christmas carols were sung, each member being given a sack of candy and nuts. JTrs. Georgia Creamer presented each member with a nice gift, and all drew a number for a gift from the nice Christmas tree. Most every one received a gift from their cap eul friend. The hostesses served a veiy nice lunch which was carried out in the Christmas theme. The next meeting will be held Jan. 9 at the home of Mrs. Harold Hull with Mrs. Arthur Sullivan assisting. CLUB REPORTER. BIRTH OF DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Neils C. Madsen, of near Union, are announcing the birth of a daughter, Nancy. Lou, 8Yz pounds at the St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City, December 26th. The Mttle one is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moss McCarroll of Union. The Madsen family reside on a farm near Union. PARENTS OF GIRL An eight-pound, .three-ounce girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Kerns Wednesday, December 27. Th infant was named Joyce Ann . and both are doing very nicely. CHRISTIAN AID SOCIETY HONORS PRESIDENT The ladies aid society of the First Christian church met at the church parlors Wednesday, the occasion be ing an all day gathering. The ladies spent the time in quilting with a delicious covered dish luncheon be ing served at the noon hour. The members of the organization also observed the Christmas season with the exchange of gifts anions themselves. The organization joined in pre senting a very lovely remembrance to Mrs. J. II. Graves, who for several pears has served so efficiently as the president of the society. Her ser vices have aided much in the church work, in appreciation of which she was so delightfully remembered. Invoice Time at Court House is Very Busy One Each Officer of the County Must Check and Report All Property on Hand January 1st. The pasL week has been a busy time at the court house as the offi cials are on the last lap of the in ventory of the property of the county held in the various offices. This was a law enacted at the last session of the legislature and being the initial inventory it has served to bring many grey hairs t- the heads of officials and clerks alike. The number of articles, their cost and the estimated present value are some of the things that are required by the Inventory and in most of the offices where any amount of supplies are handled make3 it a real task. ' One of the largest loads of th-? inventory will be that of the rounty commissioners in charge of the high way work as all of the machinery owned by the county, all material or any nature the property of the high way department must be listed. This property which includes the smallest items is located in many parts of the county in the various road dis tricts and will require much care. Surveyor Robert Mann is looking after the check of the property. Many venerable relics that have graced the various offices down through the years, must now be listed that the world may know Jut what the county owns in the way of equipment and supplies. ENSIGN ROBERTSON HERE Fr.m Friday's Dally The home of Attorney and Mrs. W. A. Robertson on North Sixth street was the sscene of a very happy family gathering today, their eldest son, En sign James M. Robertson, II, U. S. N. being: here for the day with them. Ensign Robertson has been at Oil City, Pennsylvania, for the Christmas holiday, flying there from California, and is new en route to the west coast to report for duty. Ensign Robert son is an officer on the U. S. S. Louis ville, being assigned to the cruiser on his graduation last June from the naval academy. This is the first visit home since going to the west coast for active duty. Mrs. Harold Murphey and daughter, Vesta Lee. of Lincoln were here to join the other members of the family in visiting with the son and brother. CALLED HERE BY ILLNESS Late Thursday night, P.. W. Was ley? teacher and athletic coach of the high school at Superior, Montana, ar rived here to be with his father, W, W. Wasley, gravely ill. Mr. Wasley made the trip on the Burlington Zephyr to Omaha, thence by bus to this city. The condition of the father is very grave today and he i3 in a state of coma the greater part of the time. VETERAN MERCHANT ILL L. B. Egenberger, veteran mer chant o r the city, is among the vic tims of the prevailing flu epidemic and which has caused so many to be forced to remain bedfast In the last week. It is expected that in a few days he can resume his activities at the store. Job's Daughters Install Officers Last Evening Margaret Ann Vallery Honored Queen Vivian Warner and Jacqueline Wetenkamp, Princesses. From Thursday's Dally Last evening Bethel No. 24 of Job's Daughters held their installation oZ officers at their lodge rooms in the Masonic building, the event being attended by a large group of the members as well as relatives of tho young ladies. A majority service was held by the bethel to honor the members who are reaching the age of twenty years and become honorary members and in which the retiring officers conduct ed the services. Musical numbers were given by Juanita Sigler, Joan Hall and Maxine Nielsen. The installing of the council, was conducted by A. H. Pyle of Nebraska City, grand associate guardian, who instailcd Miss Clara Weyrich. guard ian. Rev. J. C. Lowson, associate guardian, Mrs. John Woest, secretary and Miss Helen Warner, treasurer. The officers of the bethel were installed by Shirley Seiver as honor ary queen, William Friedrich, guide, Ellen Kaffenborger, marshal, Janet Westover, chaplain, Jean Knorr, mu sician, Frances Cloidt and Mary Gay er as custodians, for the ceremonies. The officers installed were: Honored Queen Margaret Ann Vallery. S Senior Princess Vivian Warner. Junior Princess Jacqueline Wet enkamp. Guide Maxine Nielsen. Marshal Mary Helen Dill. Chaplain Rose Mary Steppat. Treasurer Dorothea Mae Dux- bury. Recorder Betty Jasper. Musician Ruth Westover. Librarian Juanita Sigler. Messengers Betty Gayer, Ileen Engelkemeier, Ruth Lowson, Helen Hiatt. Wilma Tritsch. Custodians Phyllis Speck, Eliza beth Ann Wiles. Inner Guard Betty Hutchison. Outer Guard LaVon Deles Der nier. There were a large number of visi tors from Nebraska City here for the ceremony. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUT STANDING YOUNG MUSICIANS Dan Houston, area NYA supervis or, of Nebraska City, called at the Journal office Friday while in town on official duties, to inform us of the opportunity being given out standing young musicians over the nation to become members of Leo pold Stokowski's all-American youth orchestra to be organized this win ter for a good-will tour of South and Central America. This orchestra will be composed of 190 young musicians who will be recruited through the state offices of the National Youth Administration. The tour is being planned with the co-operation of the Pan-American Union and Mr. Stokowski has said that a special ship may be chartered for the trip. Preliminary auditions will be ar ranged by Mr. Stckowski and the NYA in six or eight central cities, if enough satisfactory applications are received. Transportation to New York or some other central point will be arranged for those who are recommended following the regional auditions. State offices of the NYA are being directed to receive and pass on pre liminary applications of accomplish ed young musicians. Both NYA workers and non-NYA young people under 25 will be eli gible, according to the announcement from the Washington offices of the NYA. Experience and some indica tion of high ability will be primary requirements. The try-outs will be open to all young people, irrespec tive of sex, color or race. Applica tions will be received up to Febru ary 1st, and young musicians of out standing ability who would like to try-out for a place on this orchestra should send their name and address to Mr. Houston, at the NYA area of fice, Nebraska City. See the gooOs you Duy. CalaTug but how about the Goods when descriptions are alluring enough, rou get them?