Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 297, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1963 — Page 9

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1963

SOCIAL SECURITY QUIZ 1. Q —l have worked under social security since it started. When I retire, will I receive the maximum social security benefit of $127 per month? A—Not necessarily. The amount of your benefit is based on the amount of your earnings. If your earnings were less than the maximum prescribed by law, your benefit might be less than the’ maximum benefit. 2. Q—During World War 11, J served with the U. S. Army for 4 years. I have been told that this military service is creditable under social security. Is this true? A—Yes, military service during World War II was covered under social security. The service member is given credit for military service at the rate of $l6O per month for each month or part of a month in which he was on active duty. 3. Q—l am a newly ordained minister. I have heard that I can be covered under social security. How do I obtain such coverage 9 A—Assuming you already have a social security card, you would file a waiver certificate (Form 2031) with the district director of internal revenue, then report your income from the ministry in the same manner a self-employed businessman—that, is, complete a form 1040 and also a schedule C. There is a time limitation on how soon you should file your waiver certificate. For further information, contact your social security office. • 4. Q —l am 65 years old and plan to retire January 1, 1964. I have a child who is disabled and has been since birth. Can this child receive any social security benefits? A—Yes. The child can receive social security benefits as long as the disabling event occurred prior to the child’s 18th birthday. If the disability continues, the child will be entitled to social security benefits for the duration of its life.

5. Q —ln 1962, I retired and now receive a railroad pension. Since my retirement, I have work-

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deducting social security tax from my pay. I have asked him about this and he told me the law requires him to take the deduction. Is this correct? A—Yes. The law requires that social security tax be withheld from all wages earned in covered employment. In your case, it is possible that you have worked under social security long enough to be, entitled to social security benefits, as well as your railroad pension. 6. Q —l am considering retiring in April, 1964. I have been supporting my disabled husband for the past several years. I have been told that when I retire, my husband can receive social security benefits based on my work. Is this true? A—Yes, your husband would be entitled to one-half the amount of your social security benefit as-

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suming you contribute more than half to his support and he is not receiving a social security benefit on his own record which would exceed the amount he is entitled to-on your account. | - Held For Slaying Os Son-In-Law ■BROOKVILLE, Ind. (UPI) — William Collins, 73, Peppertown, was in Franklin County jail today on a preliminary charge of murder in the shotgun slaying of his son-in-law, Harold Reams, 28. Authorities said Reams and Collins apparently began arguing during breakfast Monday. Collins picked up the shotgun apd ran down the road. Reams followed in a car and the argument resumed.

0 ; 0 Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee 0-g— — 0 Q. W’hat rules do you advocate for girls when attending spectator sports with boys? A. J’irst, there’s nothing cute t about the “what are they doing now?” females at football or any other., games. Learn about the game before you go, or pretend you understand while you're there. Pay attention to the game AND your date, and let him watch the game, without too much distraction on your part. .Don’t continually take out your compact for repair jobs to’ your nose or lips. 9- Is it proper for a divorcee to have bridesmaids attendants at her second wedding? A. No. Her wedding must be as simple as possible, and she should limit her attendants to one. "Q. When applesauce is' served with pork, should it be eaten with the spoon or the fork? A. It is better to use the fork. Q. Would it be all,right for me to take my three-year-old daughter with me to the wedding of a cousin, if I am unable to get a baby-sitter for her? A. This is quite proper, since if has always been considered correct ’for even the youngest members of the immediatefamilies to attend the weddings. Be sure, however, that you keep her quiet during the ceremony! Q. Should a doctor be addressed in the salutation of a letter as “Dear Doctor Porter.” or merely as "Dear Doctor”? A. Neither is'cprrect. The word “doctor” should be abbreviated, the proper form being “Dear Dr. Porter.” Q. Is it ever proper to tip any of the personnel of an airplane? A. No.

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