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85 Years Ago April 12, 1939

13 Years Ago

April 12, 1939

April old-age benefit payments will average about 99 cents more than the March payments. The average payment will be $40.03. However, a $12 deficiency will be deducted because of lack of state funds, making the average payment $28.03. Pensioners who originally are scheduled to receive checks of $12 or less will not receive a check this month.

Relatives and friends went to the home of Mrs. Emily Eckman last Sunday to help celebrate her 83rd birthday anniversary. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. John Sandquist, Mr. and Mrs. Gunnar Wahlstrom and Miss Viola of Holyoke, Mr. a...

 

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