Show OLD AGE PENSION ACT EFFECTIVE ON MAY 11 As the result of many inquiries from persons interested in the procedure of aiming benefits under the greenhagen old age pension act information covering eligibility and requirements of applicants was obtained at the state capitol last saturday under the provisions of the axt county commissioners may grant a pension not exceeding twenty five dollars per month to any person who has attained the age of 65 years who 13 incapacitated from making a living and who has been a resident of the county tor the five years preceding the application on may 14 1929 the greenhagen old age pension act becomes effective and applications for this pension may be filed with the county commissioners the applications then will be considered by the board of county commissioners and the pension may be granted or denied applications for these pensions are to be in writing and made upon the blanks furnished by the county auditor they must also be signed and verified under oath by the applicant and supported by the affidavits of two reputable citizens of the county to the effect that they are acquainted with the applicant stating the length of time they have known him and that they believe the statements made in the application are true |