Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

HOUSTON COUNTY SOCIAL SECURITY QUHTiSm t ANBWSRS Fifteen years ago this month the first social security disability payments were made to 96,500 disabled workers. Today nearly three million workers and members of their families are getting monthly cash payments. And there are over 500 disabled workers in We bring Prosperity Power to 80% of Georgia Can you even imagine what it would be like if 80% of the area of Georgia had no electricity? No businesses. No industries. No conveniences. No jobs. Well, that’s exactly what would have happened in most parts of our state if it weren’t for Georgia’s consumer-owned electric utilities. Because until local leaders and electrical experts formed these organizations, some 1.25 million Georgians had no sou.ee of electric [lower —and faced a very dark future, foday, if we don’t light you up, we probably do light up someone you know or love, So when you think of us, think of Prosperity Power. That s our business. &b mm runt eiecwc MCMBF.HMH 11* COHIXIKATION THE WESTFIELD SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS For All Students Attending The Westfield Schools For The First Time Beginning August 28, 1972 I All New Students Grades 1-12 Aug. 11 9:00 AM | I Or | | All New Students Grades 1-12 Aug. 18 9:00 AM I I I I First Graders Only Aug. 30 9:00 AM I I I Houston County getting these payments. To be eligible for social security disability payments, which start in the seventh month of disability, a worker must be so severely disabled that it appears that he will be unable to work for at least a year, and have sufficient work covered by social security. If you are disabled and have worked under social security, call the Macon Social Security office at 743-0381. Q. I am a 52-year-old widow getting a monthly social security check for myself and my son who is 17. He plans to enlist in the Army. Should I report this to social security? 1.0., Ferry A. Yes. Since you are receiving a payment because you have a child under 18 in your care, your payment will stop when your son enters the Army. Your son’s checks may also stop when he enters the Army, depending on when he en ters and his estimated earnings for the year. You should notify your social security office as soon as you know the date your son will enter the Army. Q. I own a flower shop and have one part-time em ployee. He also works as a full-time employee elsewhere and his employer reports his wages for social security purposes. Must I also pay social security contributions on the wages I pay him? U.N., Perry A. Yes. You must pay the social security contributions on your employee’s wages. If Houston Marriage Licenses Tommie Richard Burke and Janell Hickox, both of Warner Robins Cory David Moore, Lenoir, N.C., and Glenda Allen, Kathleen William Rex Logue and Cora Maud Blackwell, both of Warner Robins Floyd Eugene Piper and Peggy Lynn Rollon, both of Warner Robins William George Smith and Barbara Ellen Howard, both of Warner Robins James Carroll Lyons and Barbara Ewing Lyons, both of Middletown, Ohio Robert Carney Byrd and Anna Marie Edenfield, both of Warner Robins Billy Ray Thomas and Mary Jean Middleton, both of Warner Robins Samuel Lee Johnson, Kathleen, and Edna Ruth Cater, Warner Robins William Jerry Dickson and Mary Ellen Knight, both of Warner Robins Charles David Meacham, Kathleeen, and Dorothy Rider, Boston Harris Lamar Day and Glenda Johnson Edwards, both of Warner Robins Roy I,ee Smith, Kathleen, and Dorothy Howard, Warner Robins Michael Jason Lincecum and Jacquelyn Logue, both of Warner Robins your employee pays social security contributions for this year on more than 19,000 in wages from both jobs, he can get a refund of the excess social security contributions he paid from the Internal Revenue Ser vice when he files his income tax form for this year. Q. When I started getting social security checks in January I estiniated my earnings at $2,500 for 1972. However, I have just learned that I will be laid off next month and will not make $1,680 for this year. Should I notify social security of the change in my estimated earnings? 5.0., Perry A. Yes. Notify your social security office right away about the change in your work and estimated ear nings. You will be able to get social security payments for all months this year since your earnings will be less than $1,680. Q. I was told to apply for social security payments two or three months before I retire but I wrote to my home town several months ago for my birth certificate and have not received it yet. Should I wait until it comes before I apply? D.N., Perry A. No. Apply for payments Frank Edward Cook, New Albany, Ind. and Margo Misen Bennett, Warner Robins John Edward Corrigan, Robins AFB, and Carolyn Ann Harman, Warner Robins Johnny Wilson Glenn, Kingston, Okla., and Sharon Lee Gardenshire, San Bernadino, Calif. Jerry Jackson and Ruby Whisonant Jackson, both of Perry Raumon Lee Dobbins and Deborah Delaine Luther, both of Warner Robins John Joseph Yozrak and Mary Ann Davidson, both of Warner Robins Bruce J. McDade and Barbara Ann Foster, both of Warner Robins James Thomas Hallman, Plains, and Anita Gay An derson, Kathleen John B. Hadden, Bonaire, and Frances Findley Had den, Warner Robins Ottus Earl Westfall, Oklahoma and Hazel Waters Hardy, Warner Robins Eddie James Ragin, Jr. and Almeta Billings, both of Perry Granville Reed, Jackson ville, Fla. and Betty Daniels Reed, Warner Robins David Scott Hathaway, Atlanta, and Nancy Elizabeth Whelchel, Perry Perry Pilots’ Attend Frisco Convention Mrs. Betty Richerson, president of the Perry Pilot Club, represented members of the local club as their official delegate to the In ternational Convention held in San Francisco last week. Mrs. Ruth Todd, chairman of the membership com mittee, served as alternate delegate. Approximately 1,500 members attended. Guest speakers included Nanette Fabray, actress, spokesman for the deaf. Gordon Gray of the North American- Rockwell Corporation, Space Division, and Dr. William Purkey, professor of the without it. Your social security office may be able to suggest some other document which you can use too prove your age. Q. I am a farm worker. I travel and work in several nearby States, but I am not part of a farm crew. I report to the State Employment Office in each area to get my work. How much do I have to make before my employers must report my wages for social security? M.R., Elko A. Each employer must report your wages and send in the social security con tributions if he paid you cash wages of $l5O or more during a calendar year, or if you worked for 20 or more days for him during the year for cash wages figured on a time basis {rather than on a piece rate basis). W HO ’ S GETTING MARRIED? HEAD THE HOUSTON HOME JOUR NAL AND FIND OUT. Its a comfortable, 6-cylinder American compact that’s actually priced below the Volkswagen 113. KMWMMi*11 UW« If you can afford aVolkswagen 113-or almost anv little import- you can afford a Maverick. Look: (■OKI) MAVERICK 2-door 6-cxlindir $2,140.* i I V\V II.) (Super Hullo) 2-door 4-o Under $2,159.* I , 10YOI A COROLLA 1600 2-door 4-olinder $2,109.* I ’ OAISI NFI 510 2-door 4-cxlimUr $2.,106,* •Manufacturer's suggested retail price lor 2-door models. Excludes dealer preparation charges if any, destination charges, title and taxes. m NO I H People ask us boss we cun afford to oiler a roomy, 6-cylinder compact at about the same price as the little imports. A mnlp rnnm incirlo First, we ve been making small cars since 1908. Experience helps. . , Second, we haven’t changed Maverick-exccpt for mechanical . Maver.ck s front seat for example: over 8 more improvements—since we first introduced it That kind of continuity shoulder room than Volkswagen 11. ... helps to control costs continue , here sno was , e d S pace tns.de Maverick At the * ~ . , same time, none of that small-car crowded feeling. I bird, recent currency rex aluations and devaluations have helpeil restore the competitive stance of American manufacturers. . r . . Maintenance: Even simpler, Kmore convenient than the little imports. OSt little imports give VW, for example, recommends normal service you 4-cylinder engines. every 3000 miles or three months, whichever comes Maverick gives you first. O n Maverick, it’s 6000 miles or six months, a 6-cylinder engine So Maverick’s recommended service interval is twice It’s smooth. It’s reliable. We also designed Maverick to be a simple It lets you accelerate into machine to care for. In fact, we’ve even prepared a turnpike traffic with confi- manual which tells you how to do many maintenance steep hills. And it delivers One more convenience; there are over 5,600 surprisingly good gas mileage. Ford dealers in the country. VW has about 1,100. A good car for long trips. Maverick's rear track is 2.9" wider than Volkswagen’s. Its wheel- CARD KA A\/ F RI C. K base is 7. 7 longer. There s a bit more weight too By themselves IWIIL/ IVIAA VLR I Ul\ these differences aren’t very big-but they can add up to a big ’ difference in the way Maverick drives and handles the open road. FORD DIVISION Better idea for safety buckle up! ft ma y j us t t ft e ft es t car value in America today. Moody Motor Company Ford Corner Perry, Georgia PAGE 4-B Psychological Foundation at the University of Florida. ISSUES AND ANSWERS 1- ARE YOU FOR FARMERS ? I grew up on a farm and understand the farmer’s problems. Most of my friends in the Legislature are from predominantly rural districts and I will work for the best interests of the independent farmer. 2 - HOW WILL YOU WORK WITH LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS ? Straight ahead for the people. In case it escaped you, the Establish ment no longer dominates local government That’s the way it should be in a Democracy. I’ll work with all the real people in Perry. 3 - DO WE NEED LAWYERS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVES ? We have 56 now. We need Representatives who squarely face issues, go to Public Forums and serve the people sacrifically with vigor based on the people’s needs. STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 100 VOTE ELECT FOR... aV* KEVIN SUMMER "SUPPORTED BY AND OBLIGATED ONLY TO THE PEOPLE” Paid For By Citizens For Sumner PERRY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1972 The Pilot Club was founded for professional and executive women, and has a membership of over 16,500.