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Minimum Wage Provisions of Fair Labor Standard Act Change Feb. 1 ' The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) u amended in 1966 : provides different minimum ' wage itandards for employment effective February 1. 1970. ac cording to the U.S. Department of Labors wage and Hour Division. , Employers are reminded that employes in employment brought under the law by the 1966 amendments will be entitled to not less than $1.45 an hour ef- ; fective February 1. The rate for : these workers is currently at Lleast jtl.80 an hour. tabor Department points : out-that "employes in job-types covered under the Act prior to the 1966 amendments must continue to receive at least a minimum of $1.60 an hour. Overtime pay of one and one half times the employe's regular rate of pay for hours in excess of 40 in a workweek will remain in effect, unless specifically exempt. Covered farm workers under the Act will continue to receive at least $1.30 an hour. There is no overtime provision for hired farm workers. . An employer with employes subject to the minimum wage provisions of the Act may not discriminate in any establish ment on the basis of sex by paying employes of one sex wages at rates lower than he cava em ployes of the opposite sex doing equal work on jobs requiring equal skill, effort and respon jlWHtJL:. which are performed ;nder similar working con ditions. This applies to all em ployes within the establishment who are subject to the minimum wage provisions of the FLSA. The Labor Department also reminds employers of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act which protects individuals 40 to 65 years old from age discrimination by employers of 25 or more in an industry affecting Homemakers Club Meets The Helen Gaither Homemakers Club met Thursday night, January 15, with Mrs. Ray Schotield. The President Mrs, Donald Madre, presided. "Onward, Ever Onward" was sung. Mrs. Schofield gave a very interesting devotional and led its prayer. Mrs. Ila Grey White gave the demonstrajjpnnjauipment , .Selection Use -end jCare"; She made a list of all appliances each one used and a discussion followed. Several announcements were made. The District Meeting at Chowan College will be April 8. Having a concession stand at the Craftsman's Fair this fall was discussed. It was decided to go along with the other clubs in this. Our covered dish supper in February was also planned. The Collect was repeated for closing and the meeting was adjourned. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess to the twelve members and one visitor present. Hertford WSCS The general session of the t Women's Society of Christian Service will be held in the Fellowship- Hall' of the United Methodist Church at 8 o'clock on Monday evening, Feb. 2. It will be , preceded by an executive session at 7 : 15. The entire membership is asked to be present. Circle meetings: Feb. 3rd, 9:45 a.m. Minnie Wilsons with Mrs. Howard Pitt and Mrs. T. S. White; Feb. 9th. 8 p.m. Delia . Shamburgers with Mrs. Kelley White; Feb. 9th. 8 p.m. M. Weleyan Gfflld with Mrs. Edward Barber; Feb. 10th. at 8 p.m. Helen Barnes, with Mrs. Kay Whedbee; Feb. 3rd. 3 p.m. Mary Towes, with Mrs. C. J. Andrews. , CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who remembered me with cards, flowers, visits, and all other acts of kindness shown me while I was a patient in the Albemarle Hospital and since my return home.:' -s v Your thoughtfulness will never : be forgotten: " ; -.r.Mrt;or;Divers MEN NEEDED f in this area to train as MYERS LEARN TO BUY CATTLE, HOGS AND SHEEP at m fcama, 14 lots, anS lanaa. Wa pmlar ta trala im Si va wm Hvanoaa For local Notes! Meat Packing P. a BOX 24.70 CnhmAiw, Ohio 43216 interstate commerce. A non-technical pamphlet explaining the provisions of the amended FLSA is available from offices of the Wage and Hour Division. The "Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Stan dards Act" gives basic in formation about the law's minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay and child labor stan dards. Separate pamphlets are available on the application of FLSA to hospitals and nursing homes, schools, laundries, hotels, construction, agriculture and other employment. Persons with questions about the FLSA may contact the Wage and Hour office at 320 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, telephone 828 9031, extension 9551. OTUMT uh JEEOFO TO New Rates Whiteston News Mr. and Mrs. James Dewitt Winslow announce the birth of their first child, a son, Nicholas James, born January 20 at the Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Harold Lassiter of Norfolk, Va. was here Saturday to visit his mother and went also to Albemarle Hospital, to see his father, John Lassiter, who has been a patient; there for four weeks. . v Mrs. Worth Winslow of Norfolk, Va. spent Saturday night and Sunday with the William Winslow family and Arba Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Winslow of Winfall visited relatives here on Saturday night. Rev. Waldo Smith was dinner guest on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Stalling. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest White are improving from an attack of flu. bwti Now You Can Count On REGULAR PASSBOOK SAVINGS Now You Can Count On CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AMOUNTS 100000 AND UP MATURITY -1 YEAR Now You Can Count On CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AMOUNTS 1000 AND UP MATURITY - 2 YEARS Effective Feb. 1, 1970 HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUE Mrs. G. W. Barbee was hostess to her bridge club Tuesday night at her home on Grubb Street. Those playing were Mrs. H. C. Stokes, Mrs. T. L. Jessup, Mrs. C. R. Holmes, Mrs. J. T. Biggers, Mrs. W. C. Doiier, Mrs. John Coston, Miss Mary Sumner and Miss Ruby White. Mrs. Stokes won the high score prize. A sweet course was served. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS Mrs. J. R. Futrell entertained her bridge club Thursday af ternoon at her home on Front Street. Those playing included Mrs. H. A. Whitley, Mrs. J. H. Newbold, Mrs. S. P. Jessup, Mrs. C. A. Davenport, Mrs. T. W. Wilson, Mrs. S. M. Whedbee, Mrs. C. R. Holmes and Miss1 Mary Helene Newby. Mrs. Whedbee was high score winner. The hostess served a sweet course. Peoples Bank Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Raton Barr an nounce the birth of their second child, Betty Marie, born December 16 at the Albemarle Sales and Service P0DLAN CHAIN SAWS ALLIS CHALMERS Lawn & Garden Equipment C. R. WARD ROUTE ONE PHONE 426-7296 Funds Of m HIGHEST The Perquimans County Weekly, Hertford, N. C, Thursday, January 29, 1970 -Paft 3 Hade 01 Birth Hospital. Mrs. Barr is the former Delphine White of Hertford. HERTFORD, N. C. AFTER 6 P.M. 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