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Show BEAR P.IYER VALLEY LEADER, THURSDAY. JANUARY 20, irnT, SECURITY ' 53'237 :&ANCE CLAIMS: I .i Lest Flashlight, Frozen in Puddle, Saves Three from Death by Train claims of 53,237 rrt duiing s the first year's lump-sur- a Art VdlO v,o i ICCt-lll.- 1 to money ....fed to " 00" fstates or reiauves ,.t The LiiV a "' f" Ry I I .' tic Ftdertl Government's W ,.a;;"e- - system, to vage t'i'-1--1 ' 3 to paid rtT rti7 OQ "A 01 T. 1 1 j percent of j claimants TV-."i- , over, tnt was $24. Since the of the year, when the v.ce Icr vtry sma11 amounts, rose steadily until No-he- 'r ear-fmou- K s fit s jkmm when the sverage for the $27.70. The average pay- analysis of that the claims paid rang- - ie a man who ha.d been receiv- omts from more than one job, cents. "The Bureau of Old-Ag- e "Lirance fcas exercised the same care teeter, in the adjudication of small '. ',rS that it has in the case of claims said LeRoy Hod-.5- 5 larger amounts," 11 I'll directcr. added that was divided of a girl who the claim for 10 between the par- worked only 1 ' had Btj when in 1937 New Year's Day iy died. Her ill and father, ie became office as to a Quiring at a field 'aim, was told that while of course f would be very small, the Govern-- ! Tent would nevertheless see to it that it was paid. The f athw requested pay He i.-t- s ' fnt, i Pennsylvania is the State in which ' a largest number of claims was paid though New York is the State in! iich the greatest amount of money In New York 6,361 5s disbursed. received $175,656.93. The ums certified for Pennsylvania num sred 7,065, the amount of money go- -' $ to these claimants totaling $164,253. The New York average was 27 61, while that of Pennsylvania,! isere approximately 700 more claims w paid, was $23,31. aimants Although the number of claims mny to the fact that in the ear-'- j months of the year the average jtmnt was so small that many eli- -, lie to receive payments did not tier to file a claim. It was also that many failed to submit ins because of lack of familiarity the procedure necessary in fil- - fumed Ithem. "Instructions ( ' I fil- -' during the year was smaller than is been estimated, Mr. Hodges ex- lined that this probably was due have been sent to the field offices located throughout S United States to assist wage earn I or the relatives of those who have xl in the filing of claims," said Mr. Jges. "Employers are required to Ifvthe TTnitPH stjitM Trwiirw nf Heath of an employee or the date, j which the woi'ker reaches the age 65, and this information in turn is jnsmitted to the Bureau of Old-Ag- e fcrance. This information is promp-jraarde- d to the field in order that representatives of the Board may I1 j j CLARENCE kBEEG. Sou svv ilca foreman, of Superior, Wis., is y the hero of a railroad he faced when, an automobile with three people In it stalled on the tracks ahead of a heavily loaded Soo freight Berg flagged down the train with the beam of a flashlight when wind snuffed out his lantern, bringing the .train to a halt a few feet from the terrified motorists. The switch foreman had gone out with his crew for a "drag" of coal. It was snowing and a gale was blowing. Berg set his lantern down to couple up an air hose. In a frozen puddle by the tracks, he saw Dear-traged- the flashlight which was later to figure In the crisis. Berg said he didn't know whether being frozen in that Ice had ruined the light or not, but h chipped it loose and stuck it in his pocket The crew made up the train and Berg swung on the step of the caboose. The engineer began backing up to get a start for the bill between the yards and the docks. "Just then," Berg laid, "an automobile came down the highway and turned toward the crossing ahead f us. There were warning signs there, but injhe storm the driver "Without charge the field office managers advise these persons as to the supporting evidence required and assist them in the preparation of the papers which are forwarded to Washington where the claims are adjusted. "Our reports now indicate that the working population of the country is uu. """S scious. There is reason to believe tnat the number of claims filed in 1938 will be far greater than those submitted during the past year." Following is a (breakdown of the Bureau's records showing the number of claims certified and the amounts : .. 1O07. 0.4A nloima 111 mAu UUI1I1s tsand inform them of their rights' a of $5,311.67 was or total certified, fx the Social Security Act. an average of for to claimants paid $22.13. During the month of December the claims averaged $33.82, indicating that claims will increase in amounts in the future. ? 1 .1 Mnkw 1 " - didn't notice them or the train. Then, Just as he got on the track, ho saw us. He was so frightened he stepped too hard on the gas and stalled his motor. "I swung my lantern out to warn the engineer, but a gust of wind and snow hit us and the light went out Eight there any chance of saving the folks fn the car seemed to have gone. But the next second I thought of the flashlight I pulled it out of my pocket, touched tht switch, and It lighted. The engineer caught the signal, jammed on the brakes, and we came to a stop. At that, the caboose was almost nosed up against the auto. "The people In the car were so scared they hadn't even tried to' get out and If the batteries In that flashlight hadn't been fresh when! they were put In, we would hare; had a tragedy ok our hands. As It was, the light had wfinned up in my pocket while we were making up the train and It worked when we needed It" Berg and others of the train crew worked for several minutes to get the car off the tracks and calm the. shaken nerves of the driver. i lege and celebrated his birthday on Saturday. ;Ada Hansen also spent the weekend home from college; Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Fridal attended a Scout Pagaent at Ogden on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Rasrnussen entertained the Primary officers and their partners at a supper Saturday evening. After supper games were enjoyed until a late hour. Herman Andreason and Owen Rasrnussen went to Deweyville to visit in interest of the Elders quorum on A airs. David Laraoit dren visited her parents. Her sister accompanied them back for a short visit. Many relatives and friends from here and Bear River City called on Mr. and Mrs. J. P.. Christensen on Mondays to wish them joy on their Dy Mrs. IL P. Rasrnussen 62nd wedding anniversary. Many more would have called had it not been so Last Friday fifteen people Lostormy during the day. Mr. and Mrs. the at the Temple excursion are the oldest couple in Christensen A beginning very good Temple. Elwood. old in years they Though road such lovely weather and a grand still feel and young enjoy having their like feel all going. ought to make Junior Fridal was home from col ELWOOD Riverside and the local team was fol-- ! lowed by dancing during which priz- es wei-- given to those holding lucky numbers. Quite a number were pres-- j eltt from near by towns. A neat sum was realized from the sale of pie and ice cream and dance tickets, which was given in to the new chapel fund Benton orchestra furnished the music. Mr. and Mrs. Ursel Adams entertained at a birthday dinner, complimenting Miss Verneta Adams and Mrs. Maxine Adams. Mis. Lorenzo Peterson and son, U Francis, returned Friday from an extended visit with relatives in Los Enrcute home they stopped to visit in Cedar City, Provo and Salt Lake City. The r.io:. LLIy woik and business meeting of the Relief Society was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. J. Potter. After the meeting a social hour was enjoyed with Mrs. NaveHe Rhodes as assisting hostess. There were twenty-si- x guests including Mrs. Joseph A. Nielsen, president cf Portage Relief Society, and Mrs. C. J. Hansen, of Logan. Mrs. Fred Grover entertained at a party Wednesday evening in honor of her husband's birthday. Progressive rook was the diversion. A hot tray supper was served. There were fourteen ward members who attended two sessions at the Logan Temple, Friday. The weekly genealogy meeting was held Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Oyler. Five, local townspeople were in attendance at the Canning Crops meeting held in Ogden, Friday. Mrs. Edna Larson and daughter, Dorothy, returned Tuesday from a pleasant visit with relatives in Los Angeles. Mrs. Natella Jensen, of Los Angeles, returned to her home Saturday after several weeks visit with relatives in Utah. She is a sister of Mrs. Alva Rhodes. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Hansen were Logan visitors on Tuesday. The M Men and Gleaner Girls are working to put over a successful Green and Gold ball which will be given Friday evening in the recreation hall. Punch and wafers will be served. A Logan orchestra will furnish the music and those holding budget tick- ets will be admitted on those. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Rhodes attended a dancing party at Portage Friday ev ening. They visited with their children in Logan, Monday. The finishing of the interior of the new chapel is completed and Mr. Dan Olson and assistant are doing the painting. A banquet is being planned for the near future, at which it Is hoped a good sum will be realized toward purchasing the benches and furnishings for the chapel. Ward pea growers are allocating their checks from pea vines to the chapel fund. Jl 7S.fi Specie! Bgasiee JL OFFERED FOIt SALE THIS WEEK Beginning' Friday, January 21 - 2 p. m. 3G Only J 77 I Tea Aprons by n The Senior class of the M. I. A. a party Friday evening. The adult class is invited as guests. is giving 2- - v 1 N .fWto.Vi.tV.I 4! I f&&?3 J a Rftrrriin 3 low f, nrtrJ cases for Tamil are I strong;' S smooth and snowy white. g Stock your closet; SAVE! J JKMIMaVBrniVMSmaKUM (3 S5c 1 I 8Sffl ..' It lv-.Tk- Brand New! dtntPtata& Tub-fast- ! Kathleen Quinn COTTONS Yd. ik9e4S bnadc3ot!i prints 1 for your spring vetriog. sbseo. Vat-dye- tost d 3 Of colorful, Penco fast-to-washi- ng and Mala- 80-squa- re cc4- - 3 bar vat prints! They're on. Easy touand'jri ex- citing dress bargains. Sizes 11 to 52. 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Black cucde combined with caooffl leather. NonscufI coTsrsJ J Cuban heel. A fashion WlasJ We Welcome All New IJusiness Hear River STATE RANK 'yht. t'f-- i Ht 1 1 1 'M'.'MfiVA'.-- fa- - Mix': 1,1 U I I I I I I I t t t I H H' t .!.! Ml I !.i t TREMONTON, UTAH ,l,.i,t.H.,,4. ii i COVERT SHIRTS ! I S Men's if A, i 1 25c ea. ws XV 1 ! Qain Styled IMPERFECTS day. benefits us as well as yow There is no better investment of our re--, State Tax Extra TREMONTON, i s. Mrs. A. P. Hansen accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brough over to Harper Monday, the occasion was their daughter, Mrs. Sina Dodd's, 62nd birthday anniversary. Not many people can boast of having their par ents visit them on their 62nd birth friends DELIVERED IN TREMONTON UTAH - Phone 137 iMM If! esting to the young people. There was a good attendance. When you bank here you know that you are being served by men who ore as much interested as you are In promoting local prosperity. Attention to things near by and fo our neighbors and people near by V Eat Main Street rmn 1 A very successful social was spon-soie- d by the M. I. A. and Primary officers in the recreation hall Friday evening. A basketball game between Backing Our Faith in This Community j "ITT San forized-Shrun- k n,vf, DIDERICKSON & GOLDSBERRY " - Aft I II Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Aldcn Thompson spent friends visit them. Professor (Simmons of the A. C. a few days in Providence last week. Mr. Thompson did some carpenter gave a very wonderful talk here Sunwork while Mrs. Thompson and chil- day evening. It was especially inter 2 Federal Tax Included . An-ge'e- ate of V . PAGE SEVEN EAST GARLAND op-- de . ii. 19SS .... PHONE 12-- J |