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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise bir 'hday party for
Mrs. Beulah Klein in observance
of her Jan. IA anniversary marked
meeting of a bridge club Friday
night at the home of Mrs. Elmer
Clemons. Joining in the congrat-
ulations were Mrs. Dwight Bow
den, Mrs. Grace Kleinmari, Mrs.
Harry Joseph, Mrs. Harry Keys,
Mrs. John Mckay, and Mrs. Carl
Matthews, the latter substituting
for Mrs. Allen Clemons who is in
Florida. A lovely birthday cake
was centered with gold and Whi4e e
NUNS, and Mrs. Klein was, pre-
sented a gift after cards, at which
prizes went to Mrs. Bowden and
Mrs. Klein. Mrs. Matthews invited
the club to meet with her in two
weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
LEGION AUXILIARY

Gold Star Mothers were guests
of honor at the Janauray Is meet
ing of American Legion Auxiliary.
A gold boutoniere was presented
each of them as they we're welcom-
ed by Mrs. ROLAND M. Gillian,
president.
An interesting paper on work
with the aged, prepared by Mrs.
H word Luebcke, was read by Mrs.
Stanley Perry. Plans for card
parties Feb. and 26 were made.
Lunch, served by Mrs. Tom Keat-
ing, Mrs. Earl Brady, Mrs. Charles
Stephenson and Mrs. Mabel Eaton,
rounded out an enjoyable eveninfi,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
CHILD GUIDANCE

Mrs. c. B. Muggy, Jr. was ini-
tiated as new member of Child
Guidance Council at meeting
Thursday in the home of Mrs A.
M. Johnson, with Mrs. Max Steph-
ensen as co-hostess. Mrs. Richard
Jessen also was voted in a a new
member, to be initiated . later.
Speaker was Atty John Morton,
whose talk on wills provided the
club with valuable information
Ind called to listeners attention
many little-known facts abouts the
subject. Announcement of AIRED
CCross first aid class in which the
Cross first aid class in which the
made. February meeting at, the
home of Mrs. William PhippSr with
Mrs. Earl Riedmaier co-hostessy will
feature librarian Jeanne Gilmore
as Spe'ker. ,r;
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
ENGAGEMENT REVEALED

From Las Vegas, Nevada, comes
an engagement announcement of
much local interest. Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Hughes, 2l9, S. 17th-st,
Las Vegas, are announcing the en-
gagement of their daughter, Do
lores, to A 1/C Harry r. Klein
hans, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
Kleinhans, 218 E. Fourth-st. Port
Clinton. The wedding date is set
for June II in Las Vegas.
Harry was graduated from PCHS
in 1850. In military service for
four years, he is surrently station
ed at Indian Springs, Las Vegas,
with the Air Force. He will be
discharged in the fall. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kleinhans plan to attend the
wedding.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
HUSBANDS NIGHT

A gay evening of square dancing
It Bay township community hall,
as Paul Deal of Oak Harbor called
the figures, provided entertain
ment for fifteen couples Thursday
night. 1t was the Husbands Night
party of Progressive Mothers Club,
and in charge were the program
and social committees of which
Mrs. August Christensen and Mrs.
Kermit Miller were chairmen. Two
recently initiated new members of
the club are Mrs, Richard Bred
beck and Mrs. William Twynham.
Games and lunch rounded out
successful evening Feb. 10 meet
ing is at the home of Mrs. Paul
Rhiel with Mrs. Betty Davies as
co-hostess.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Laser, 430
E. Seventh-st, anounce the engage
ment of their daughter, Peggy, to
Clarence Lucas, son of Mrs. George
Lucas and the late Mr. Lucas. No
wedding date has been set.
Miss Laser is a 1853 graduate of
Lakeside high school and is en-
,ployed at Erie Ordnance Depot.
Her fiance is also a Lakeside
graduate, employed at the U. S.
Gypsum Co.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
CATAWBA Gel

Catawba Gel met at the home
of Mrs. Kenneth Owen with Mrs.
Harold Danklefsen as the co-host-
ess. An interesting roll call What
age were you when you married,
and would you want your child to
marry at thats age" was followed
by a paper Raising Better Mar
riage Partners" by Mrs. Richard
Petersen. April Is was the date
set for the Third Annual Catawba
Capers Dance at which Lew Wa
terman's orchestra will play.
. Announcement was r>sde that
the merry-go-round and the hori,
zontal ladder which the club has
presented to the Catawba Island
School has arrived and is await.
ing ms 4allation.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
ROUND TABLE

Members Of Mothers Round Ia
BILE will see a demonstration of
making snack treats for children
at Monday nights meeting, which
will be held at the Ohio Fuel Gas
Co. offices here at p. m. For roll
call, each member will show a
sample of her child's creative
work. The cooking demons ration
is open to guests, a gas company
home economist providing the pro-
gram.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
WlNNERs-LOsERS

Always an enjoyable event of
st. John Women's Missionary So
ciety is the annual Winners-Losers
banquet, at which good attendance
for the years meetings is recog-
nized. This years banquet is Mon
day night. It's chairmen are Mrs.
Howard Brokate, program; Mrs
Robert Conner, dining room; Mrs.
Jacob Pulschen and Mrs. John
Cerbus, XII chen. Mrs. Fred Brind-
ley is new president of the Soci-
ETY..
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
DAv CHAPTER

Port Clinton Chapter No. % of
the Disabled American Veterans
gained national recognition within
the ranks of disabled veterans this
month by surprising its member
ship enrolment of last yeax with
a total of 80 members as of Jan. /.
This achievement brought a spe-
cial message to loc Chapter Off
cials today from Judge Alfred L.
English, National Commander of
the DAV.
"Your Chapter is to be COM
mended for this fine achievement"
Judge English said. "Only through
strong membership can we
achieve the goals we have found
necessary for the successful re-
Mobilization of our w'r handi-
capped
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
ENTERTAINS CLUB

Mrs. ROLAND Gillian entertained
her card club last Friday evening
with Miss Lenore Peterson holding
the high score and Miss Florence
Miller second. The club meets in
two weeks at the home of Miss
Peterson.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21

A Civilian Defense program. in
which Mrs. r. R. Roose spoke on
work of the Ground Observer
Corps was presented at Thursdays
meeting of the, Medical Auxiliary
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. Kraft
Ritter Other members present
were Mrs. G.. r. Ley, Mrs. A. d.
Miessner, Mrs. C.. r. Wood, Mrs.
Jack Witker, Mrs. r. w. Miniek,
Mrs. G.. A. Boon, Mrs. w. r. Glib.
son, and Mrs. j. I. Rhiel. Mrs. Rit-
ter will prepare Valentine. tray ia
vors for hospital patients. Febru.
ary meeting is at the home Of DR..
and Mrs. William Duffendach of
Genoa.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
SORoSiS MEETS

Hospitality of Mrs. Edwin Fall
marked Sorosis Clubs January ID
meeting and on 'he program were
Mrs. Fred Cough, who conducted
roll call with home decorating
suggestions; and Mrs. w. F. Gard
ner, who reviewed "The Amiable
Baltimoreans." Dinner followed
the meeting Plans for a midwin.
ter party, 7:30 dinner Jan. % at
the Island House with husbands
guests, were made.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party Sunday after.
noon celebrated the sixth anniver-
sary of Karen Sue Jensen, daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jensen,
at the Jensen home. Joining Karen
for. games and refreshments in
celebration were Cindy and Bren.
da Whitson, Connie and Freddie
Singer, Jack Sherwood, Arthur
and Billy Cutcher, Dennis Voss,
Andy and Carol Hudac, Linda and
Martha Voss, and Dianne Kay
Jensen, sister of the honor guest.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
is ENGAGED

Mr.. and Mrs. Rush d. Richmond
of Clyde, we'll known here, have
announced the engagement of
their daughter, Ann Frances, to
Homer r. Hunt, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Hunt of Canton. The
couple are Students at Ohio Uni
versity in Athens where Mr.. Hunt
is affiliated with Sigma Chi fra
ternity. He was formerly a mem.
ber of the varsity swimming team.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
HAS cANASTA

Members of her canasta club
were guests of Mrs. Harley Clausen
Friday for a luncheon and an after
noon of cards. They included Mrs.
Mae Loder, Mrs. A. T. Emmett,
Mrs. Edna Christensen, Mrs. A.
w. Kalb, and Mrs. c. A. Loder.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
CLUB NE ETS

Tuesday afternoon Duplicate
Club had lunch at the Island House
this week and then went to the
home of Mrs. Kenneth Young for
cards. Mrs. Archie King was a
substitute. Each member had the
same score
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
ANTlouARIANs PLAN TRIPS

Antiquarian Club met at the
home of Mrs. Oscar Heineman
Monday. The group is planning
visit to the OAR Museum in Ere
mont and the Toledo Museum liz
the near future.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Hollinger,
RID. l, Port Clinton are announc-
ing the engagement of their daugh-
ter Donna Rose 10 Jack Peters,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth
Peters, RID 2, Port Clinton. Miss
Hollinger is a graduate of Lake
side High School and is employed
at the Northern Ohio Telephone
Co. Mr.. Peters is also a graduate
of Lakeside and is employed at
the Celotex. No wedding date has
been set.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21

Mr.. and. Mrs. Arthur Schultz,
Oak Harbor, are, announcing the
engagement and forthcoming
marriage Of their daughter. Doris
Evelyn. TO Howard r. Wymer,
North Baltimore. =
The wedding ceremony will be
performed February 18th at st.
PsvPs Ev. and Reformed Church.
Miss Schultz is a teacher at
Hoytville.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
CARD PARTY

The annual beenfit public card
party sponsored by the Ottawa
County Chapter American Gold
Star Mothers will be held February
9th at the American Legion Home,
Oak Harbor. Door award will be
cash.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
STORY HOUR !

SIONu ItOON
Story hour will be held at the
library this Saturday morning at
1890. All boys and girls from
four through ten years old are in
vited to attend. Some of the stor-
les to be told are Rim Tin Tin,
Beanie, Little Red Fire Engine,
and Showed in Hill. The storie;
will be told by women from Moth
er's Forum and Progressive Moth
ers.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
CLUB MEETS

SL0o WEI GtS
Mrs. James Hopfinger entertain
ed her pinochle club Monday eve
ming. High score was held by Miss
Gladys Dubbert and low by Miss
Mona Dehring. Mrs. AL Lambert
will entertain the club in two
weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
HAS CLUB

Mrs, Peter Paulus entertained
her Duplicate club last Thursday
afternoon. High North-south was
Mrs. D. D. Sims and Mrs. Paulus.
High East-west was Mrs. George
Svehla and Mrs. Ernest Spring.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21

Members of Coterie were guests
of Miss Ida Beck for their January
meeting Friday, with ten present.
Mrs. Alvina Gepfert had an inter-
esting paper on MRS. William Nc
Kinley", and roll call was "A
Winter Verse" Mrs. Edith Ames
is February hostess.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
DATE POSTPONED

Annual parish birthday dinner
scheduled for st. Thomas Episco-
pal church for Feb. | has been
rescheduled for Feb. Is, due to a
conflict in dates with the Down.
town Coaches dinner.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
CLUB MEETS

The Infant of Prague Study
Club held its January meeting
Monday evening at the home. Of
Mrs. Herbert Witt. Twelve mem
bers answered roll call on "Cath.
olic Periodicals and Magazines"
Favorite news items was a
group discussion. A delicious des
sert lunch was served by the host.
eSs.
Next month club members will
entertain their husbands at the
home of Mrs. Harry Heineman.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
HAS CLUB

Mrs. Donald Wood was hostess
to her sewing club at her w. Third
st home for a social evening We'd
neSday. II
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
EoRTNlTELY CLUB MEETS

Fortnitely Club met Tuesday at
the home of Mrs. P. X. Tadsen.
Miss nellie Camper presented a
book review.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
SEWING CIRCLE

SEWING CIRCLE
Election of a new president to
replace the late Mrs. Elizabeth
Pettibone win be held at the reg.
ular all-day meeting of st. John
Sewing Circle next Thursday, Jan.
q. Mrs. Pettibone served from
1925 to 1885, and from 1897 until
her dea'h this month. Luncheon
will be served at noon by com.
mittee of Mrs. J. S, Later, chair.
man. Miss Hattie Lang, Mrs. Rod.
ney Lockwood, Mrs. John Lorent-
zen, Mrs. James Lowery, Mrs. Dola
Lowery, Mrs. Alma Lundgard, and
Mrs. Minnie MELLOW. Business ses.
sion is at 2 p. m
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Two birthdays were celebrated
at a dinner party Sunday night at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ahrens, 901 E. Second-st. Guests of
honor were Miss Irene Christian.
sen, whose birthday was Jan Id;
and her nephew, Mark Ahrens,
who was four in Jan. Is.
Other guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Christensen, Bonnie,
Johnnie and Nancy Kay; Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hansen and Esther,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lukac and
Margaret; Malinda Christensen,
Lorna Gulau, and Marilyn Ermish.
On the buffet was a beautiful
train cake made by Miss Christian
sen for small Mark, its engine,
cars and caboose realistically trim.
med to simulate real train.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-01-21
HAS CLUB

Mrs. John Belknap entertained
her club Monday evening. Miss
Frances Mitchell and Mrs. Russell
Cedoz were substitutes. High was
Mrs. Paul Sahs and Mrs. Belknap
was second high. In two weeks the
club will meet at the home of Mrs.
Paul Clemens.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-02-01

USED SAFE, good condition T.
NJ WhitelocE Farmville 2-l-sp
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IL e-i5-tf
DITCHTNG - let LIS dig your
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purpose Rural work solicited
Putney Plumbing and Heating
Phone 4a3, Fsrmville. Va. 4-2i-tf
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SEEDING LAWNS Building
Driveways. Flowing and Preparing
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Va. l0-l-tf
HEALTH SERVICE CENTER
Feel better and look better by
massage For appointment call
Farmyille 4es Annie V PlItney,
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FOR SALE

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supports. Annie V. putIey, regis
tered corsetiere. 3o5 s. Main st.
Farmville. Va l-25-lop
INSURANCE disqualification
and general insurance Annie v
Putney, 3o5 s. Main a.. Farm
vile. Va Phone 46S i~25-iop
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DAIRY EQUIPMENT t-l2 cows,
6 can cooler. cans and mixer
used only short time Reason for
selling. going out Of dairy bust
ness. r. D Mccray r 2, Farm
vile i-22-2tp
PHOTOGRApIfS-yourl picture
exper+ly taken as Valentine gift
AK about our Valentise package
plan. ARees Studio Fnone 49,
Main Street Farmyifle l-28-2p
SEED winter oats and rye grass,
recleaned o l. cox. Farmy!lie
Va 1882
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PIANO BETSY Ross spinet Ike
new Three piece living room
suite. good condition. pen-piece
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Mrs A f Denis, Charlotte c
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ONE USED Treadle Singer Sew
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Pups Chihuahua pups two
lovely little female litter or five.
Healthy yaccinAted parents, d
little package Of JOY for lthe whole
family Only s25 each Two grown
females. one black one brown.
Come and see them Whitney
Evans. Appomattox. Va Phone
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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-02-01

Rev Donald Carson bf Raieiea,
N Z visited MS father Mrs.
Erlhes. Carson and his sister Mrs,
Nelson H.x wednesday and
Thursday OF last week
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Charles Henry u Richmond.
ltrs. 0 2. Farrar v.slted ~ the
a3ne 81 her son ard daughter
ln-law. NJ and Mrs O p Far
ST.. Jr n Greensboro. y c. FaSt
week
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FORD Y ton pickup truek. il
good cond ltion. Sell cheap 10
quick sale. CraIle's Store. 1880,
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FOR SALE
VALUABLE TIMBER

am taking sealed bids on trees
marked by the Virginia Forest
Service, estimated by them to
contain 5l7454 feet. located about
; miles west Of Farmyiie, Va, on
che Snead Estate Bids viii De
opened In the office Of John A
Lancaster FarmWlle, Va at nine
O'Clock. February a., 1865. 2 yrs.
TO cut and move timber Right to
reject any and all bids deserved
John A. Loncoster
Special Commissioner
, 1955-03-05

The term synthetic detergent
is SO familiar to all housewives
it's hard to believe that only 90
years ago no one had ever heard
Of it. Before that, for 1000 years,
soap was the only cleaning prod
uct known Homemakers in hard
water areas were more or less re-
signed to problems of soap film
that left q dishpan ring Then,
90 years ago, a revolutionary
.roduct was developed II dis
solved grease in disltWater. left
70 d..r4n ring, no flrn.Y cloud
on Chin or fiao glassware, no
SIS ~ fin On rinse water Ttna
n..e rtao9gct ~ called . sgr
&c @ei.t, IFS mare WS5
4 W., 4~ssunne.
, 1955-03-05

Of many household detergents
developed for both laundry and
dishwashing.
Now, this original hcIsehold
detergent has undergons ! COM
plete change. It's pink - like a
lotion 1t makes water feel IKE a
lotion and is excellent for dish
washing not only because Of its
new grease cutting action, but
also because it is so mild. More
Elective tan ever, in either hard
or s5ft later, teis new pink
prodact can also ha used in the
.,&aang machine to al iss-as
t.l.t .aed Vpec:h. case Ike cAay
c-oh4, d.ArsrS, daEtsY t'u.r-
t.: ,iyy, Or .usnr.a!a is he
a. d.. snA uan.
, 1955-03-05

an additional 1919 Of your income
contributed to religious organiza-
tions, schools and hospitals. Within
the 20% limit you can now include
gifts to non-profit cemeteries, as
well as any religious, charitable,
scientific, literary OF educational"
organization.
Taxes and Interest Paid
In general you can deduct taxes
you have paid for yourself or a
member of your household, except
to the federal government. You can
not deduct hidden" sales taxes
(not separately stated to the Gus
tomerl, or fees for hunting licenses.
dog licenses, water supply or auto
inspection.
Interest paid by you on mort
cages and on loans is deductible.
Don't forget FILA loans, car loans.
collateral loans, personal loans and
loans against your life insurance.
There is a new provision this
year that may help you If you pur-
chased anything on the installment
plan. Formerly you could deduct
interest only if it were separately
stated. Now you ear deduct the
amount of any carrying charges"
up to SO of the average monthly
unpaid balance as interest.
Fire and Storm Damage
Another type OF deduction is the
casualty loss. If your home, car, or
other property was damaged by fire,
storm, flood, lightning, explosion or
freezing-or if any of your property
was s~tolen--your loss not covered
by insurance is deductible. See the
official instructions for the method
Of calculating your loss.
Additional information
Be SURE to read the official instruc.
tions. You can also get help from
the Internal Revenue Service, which
urges you to consult only qualified
advisers.
Next article: Nes0 S1Dings for IN.
restOTs, Farmers and BusiHessmens
- rnz- ,-sFa
, 1955-03-05
L Q S T

Savings Bank Book No. 1867
having been reported lost or
stolen, the holder thereof is
hereby requested to present
it to the Bank within az
weeks from this date, as other
wise the Book will be cancel
led and a new one issued in
its place at the expiration Of
this period.
Virgin Islands National Bank
Christiansted Branch
January 26, 1855
, 1955-03-05

applies to benefits from the unin-
sured employer as well. Here's what
you can receive free OF tax from
your employer or his insurance
company:
1. Payment for medical expenses.
2. Payment for permanent injury
(not based on time absent from
work).
3. Damages for injury or sickness.
A. Payments under Workmen's
Compensation acts.
S. Payment up to 500 a week for
loss Of wages while you are
absent due to injury or sick
ness, except that the first weeks
pay is taxable unless you are
absent due to an injury or are
hospitalized for at least one
day.
Medical and Dental Deductions
Using the long form and itemiz-
ing your deductions you IAN now
deduct more than you could last
year. First you add up your ex-
penses for medicine and subtract
10 OF your adjusted gross income.
Add the remainder to your other
medical and dental expenses. in
Guiding doctor, dentist and hospital
bills you have paid, transportation
(but not living expenses) for medi-
cal treatment away from home, and
medical insurance premiums.
From this total you must sub
tract any benefits received from
your medical insurance and, unless
you are IS or over, 80 (instead of
the old 5%) of your adjusted gross
income. This will give you the
amount of your medical and dem
tai deduction. 'It cannot be any
more. however, than the maximum
based on your exemptions.
This maximum has been raised
to $4,000 per exemption Except
those for old age and blindness) up
to $4,000 for a single person and
UP to $4,000 for a head of house
hold or on a joint return.
Charity Made Easier
There is still the 200 limit on
charitable contributions in general,
but you can take a deduction for
, 1955-03-05
SHIPPING NEWS

The S. S. "Milbank' is
scheduled to sail f ON Mobile
February 21st, New Orleans
February 18th and is due at
Frederiksted : via Jamaica,
Haiti, Puerto Plata Domini-
can Republic) and St. Thomas
March 9th, accepting freight
from the above ports and for
Barbados, Venezuela George
town British Guiana) and Pa
ramafibo Netherlands Gua=
na),
, 1955-03-05
-INcoME TAX FACTS No. 7
Medical Expenses and Other Deductions

This is one OF a series Of articles on income tar changes The articles
are based on information pr0ided by the american institute Of account
ants and the Virgin Islands Society Of Certified Public AccOuHtdntsl
Taxpayers with heavy medical expenses in 1854 get a big break under
In the first place, certain sick benefits are not even counted as
income. This was true before in the case OF insured plans. but now