Talk about a well balanced meal. This is 1956 in Des Moines, way before Hooters even cemented any foundation. Tax man sets booby trap for well endowed woman. Her $44,694 fine would be the equivalent of $390,690.99 in 2015.
The government demanded $44,694 in back taxes from a buxom barmaid today on grounds that it’s entertainment when she balances beer on her bosom.
The barmaid is 29 year-old Ruthie Shepler, the generously endowed proprietress of “Ruthie’s Lounge” and an ex-strip tease dancer.
Ruthie who favors tight black sweaters and dangling earrings likes to divert her customers with what she calls the “well-balanced glass of beer.”
All she does is pour the beer into her customer’s glasses while they’re balanced on her frontage.
(source) The San Mateo Times – May 25, 1956
One year later Ruth was back in the news and ended up in mental institution for second degree murder.
(source) The Daily Reporter – Sep 24, 1957
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