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MTTFORT) MAIL TRTBTTKTE.. irEPFOin. OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRTTAEY 15, 1933.
JOBLESS RELIEF
Tengwald, Secretary County
General Relief Committee
Tells History of Efforts
Dole Is Reoent
Due to numerous and Increasing In-
auirles relative to the manner In
which emergency employment and re
lief problems were handled during the
years 1930. 1931 and 1033, through the
Jackson county court. I feel that the
citizens and taxpayers of Jscxson
county are entitled to an explana
tion, particularly by reason of condi
tions In Jackson county at tnis yme,
The writer served as secretary or
the Jackson county court from De
camber 5, 1030, to January 1, 1633
During that period of time, all mat.
ters of clerical .relief, and a great
number of administrative- matters
were bandied by the secretary.
In 1930. the state highway com'
mission Instituted a system of relief
work, known as "emergency employ
mene," funds for which were appro
prlated by the state blghway commis
sion, being derived principally from
the gasoline road tax, and the coun
ties' share of the automobile license
tax.
The office end of said plan was
handled without expense, either to
the tsxpayers of the state or of the
county, the court having merely di
rected ssme along with Its regular
and statutory duties. . The placing
and' assignment of men was handled
through the court. -.
- No appropriation was made fromi
any source for office or overhead ex
pense. The manner in which the
placing and assignment of men was
handled, was. to advise the' appli
cants after they had registered, and
If they met the residence require
ments, to report at a definite future
date at the court, and also to report
periodically; and after thorough con
sideration of xhe circumstances In
volved In each particular case, they
were Issued "authorization slips," au
thorizing them to report at a def
inite time and place for one week's
work. The previous week's crews were
replaced every Monday by an entirely
new crew.
No married man nor single nvm
with dependents received a week's
work oftener than once every third
week, single men with no depend-
. ente reoelved no consideration under
this arrangement. Only legal resi
dents of this county were eligible, end
no man was assigned to work other
wise then through the court.
Authorized lists of men as-
assigned to . work were mailed
to the state highway commis
sion office not later than Friday of
each week, bearing the names of the
men who had been authorized to re
port for work the following Monday.
Through direct cooperation with the
American Red Cross and other relief
organizations, duplication wss abso
lutely avoided.
Later the government, through the
forest service, allocated approximate
ly V3S.000 to tnis county for emerg
ency employment purposes. The di
rection of this work was also han
dled through the oounty court on the
same basis as state work was han
dled. The men received their checks
dlreot through the state highway
oommlislon office, and the forest
service office.
In 1933, no federal assistance was
available, hence the county, through
the budget committee, appropriated
funds to augment the funds allocated
to this county by the state highway
commission, which latter funds ag
gregated a very small sum. Approxi
mately a.10,000 was budgeted by the
county for emergency employment,
whtoh sum was put Into direct gen
eral (Simulation among the merchants
and taxpayers of Jackson county
through work on the county roads
ana wood lot.
Toward the close of the winter of
1033, the need for a oounty commis
sary was obvious, and said commis
sary was accordingly established. The
oommlsssry was stocked by wholesale
purchase of foodstuffs, exchange with
other counties, donations by women
volunteer workers, etc. Nothing was
distributed through the oommlsssry
at any time on a "dole" basis, and
requisitions were granted only after
investigation by the Red Cross,
through the county court, on a bal
anced ration bants. Only those who
were physically or mentslly Incapaci
tated received foodstuffs through the
oommlsssry without giving labor In
exchange.
Labor was the only medium of ex
change for foodstuffs, payroll deduc
tions being taken wherever possible,
and where not possible, the recipi
ents of foodstuffs wsre required to
do some work of a public nature, Im
mediately, In exchange for food.
Through the system known as the
"Local Labor Card System," all quali
fied laborers were furnished with
"Jackson County Local Labor Card
which card they were required to
keep In their possession at all times,
ssme having been signed by two tax
payers, certifying that the informa
tion contained on the face of aaid
card was correct-
Any misrepresentation resulted m
revocation of said card. Some 1.000
unemployed men and women obtained
these cards, dupltcste records of
which were retained on file with the
county court.
A record of work done was kept la
Ink on the reverse side of these cards,
and every man with dependents had
an equal chance ito secure work on
the basis of presentation of these
cards, either through direct contact
with contractors or private employ
era, or through the court on regular
authorization days, depending on the
number of dependents In his family,
and the particular circumstances In
each Individual case
The money that was Budgeted by
the county was budgeted for the fis
cal year for this particular purpose,
snd every care was taken througn
direct contact with charitable or.
ganlzatlons to avoid duplication of
relief granted,
- Through the general relief commit
tee, members of which were appoint
ed by Governor Meier, and who serv
ed without compensation, all relief
and publto work problems were dis
cussed currently, and steps taken to
meet existing conditions, as far as
humanly possible so to do.
It Is, and was, the policy of the
general relief committee to avoid the
"dole system" wherever possible so
to do, and the "dole" was unknown
In Jackson oounty as a result of this
policy, up to January 1..1933. Fam
ilies were placed and kept on a self
respecting basis, and through the
commissary credit system, a credit
was established for deserving unem
ployed heads of families, so that they
would feel free to use that privilege
until they could secure a week's work,
at which time a payroll deduction
would be taken, and Ihe amount de
ducted, based on lowest market value.
on a basis of labor performed, credit
ed back to the revolving fund of the
commissary,, for use In replenishing
commissary stocks, snd wtlhout us
ing emergency funds any more than
necessary to operate the commissary,
In this manner, the oommlsssry
wss kept lsrgely replenished and
stocked through the medium of an
exchange of labor.
I feel that the publlo should be
enlightened relative to this matter.
and that much unjust orltlclsm hss
been directed to past officials and
those who so generously volunteered
their services to meet the emergencies
that the people are confronted with.
Therefore, this article Is. I feel, very
timely, and I hope will explain to
some extent the problems that the
oounty has been confronted with In
the past, and the problem It Is now
facing, and lead to some solution of
the most serious matter that, con
fronts the people of this oounty, state
and nation at mis' time,
It was the purpose of the court and
the general relief committee, and all
charitable organlzatlona to handle
this problem without It becoming
constant source of worry to every
citizen and taxpayer -' of Jaokson
county. Toward thin objective, con-
alderable work hss been done In the
past two years and more, to keep the
direction of this problem centralized,
to the end that economic and indus
trial recovery might be hastened, and
that business might return to normal.
I submit this summarization to tbo
citizens and taxpayers of this coun
ty for their serious conslderstlon. and
so that they may have the necessary
facts to enable them to determine
the true status of this problem at
present. VICTOR A TENGWALD,
fleoretery Jaokson County General
Relief Committee.
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Offering the people of the Rogue
River valley ataple drug merchandise
at remarkably low prices, "Payleas
Drugs" will be opened at 8S North
Central avenue In the Medford Cen
ter building Saturday morning, rb.
iB, Enunett O. Hendricks, manager,
announced today.
Mr. Hendricks Is a capable drug
gist, having been associated with the
drug and stationery department In
Meier and Frank company? store In
Portland for some time previous to
coming to Medford. He was also
merchandise manager for the Broad
way Columbia rrkets drug sections.
An interesting-new system of mer
chandising will be Introduced to the
local publlo by Payless Drugs Satur
day, and a special Invitation Is Issued
by Manager Hendrlcka for everyone
to attend the grand opening.
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Society and Clubs
Edited by Eca Nealon Hamilton
ruble Class Has
Pleasant Meeting
The Weekly Bible class meeting
lest evening at the Y, W. C. A. was
attended by 35 persons and the study
of the book of Oenesls, led by Mrs.
E. N. Warner, was completed. The
Instructor brought out the truths in
types In the lives of base, Jacob and
Joseph. -
Types brought out in the sscrltlolal
offering Of Isaac were Abraham, type
of the Father; Isaac, type of the Son,
and the ram the substitute sacrifice.
The outstanding Incident In Joseph's
life, she stated, was bis wrestling
with the angel. The angel of the Lord
held on to Jacob until he saw him
self a weak man unable to help him
self. After which Jacob clung to the
angel until his blessing wss given.
Prom this point, the instructor snow
ed Jacob's life changed to that of s
man seeking Ood In all of Hts ways.
Joseph's life was brought out as the
type of Christ at almost every point.
The next meeting will be held in
the women's club rooms in the city
hall Tuesday, February 31. An out
line of " dispensations covered In the
Bible, will be the subject of the les
son. Elks Dance Pleases
Large Holiday Crowd,
Last night was a gala one for many
Medford folk, who gathered at the
Elks' temple for the Valentine dance,
sponsored by the Lady Elks with the
assistance of the lodge members. In
a holiday setting, bringing promise Of
spring's early arrival, the guests
danced to music by Reginald Piter's
orchestra.
Many special features added Interest
to the evening, auocess of which was
due to the work of the oommlttee,
headed by Mrs. Larry Schade, assisted
by Mrs. Ohsrles Gilbert, Mrs. J. C.
Thompson, Mrs. Bob Strang and Mrs.
Cole Holmes. On the men's commit
tee, aiding the women In arranging
the party, were Bob Strang, Charles
ailbert and Orover Comm.
B. P. W. Club to Hear
Miss Carlton Hpealc
Mlas Mildred Carlton, president of
the Jackson County public Health
association, will be speaker tomorrow
noon at the luncheon of the Business
snd Professional Women's club to be
held In the club rooms In the city
hall. She will give ail Interesting
review of health work In the east as
she viewed It on a recent trip to New
Vork city and other centers.
An Invitation Is e . tended by the
club to all persons Interested In such
a program and those wishing to ac
cept the Invitation are asked to call
Mrs. Hllwlna Welshaar at 375-w.
Luncheon will be served at 13:10
o'clock. . .
Alpha Delta Class
To Meet Thursday.
. The Alpha Delta class of the first
Christian church Bible school will
hold Its regular monthly business
meeting and social Thursday after
noon, February 17, at the borne of
Mrs. George Eads, 3 South Orange
street. Assisting the hostess will be
Mrs. A. D. Curry and committee. All
members and friends are cordially In
vited to attend.
Methodist Bible
Class to Meet
The Women's Bible class of the
First Methodist Episcopal church will
meet with Mrs. Hltzler, S38 West
Holly street on Thursday afternoon.
AU members and friends are Invited
and Instructed to bring their thim
bles. Royal Neighbors
To Plan Bally.
Plans for a pep rally to be held
In' Grants Psss February 18 will be
made by the Royal Neighbors Thurs
day evening, when they meet for a
social session. All members are urged
to attend tne meeting.
Denmana to Visit '
In College Town.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Denmsn will
leave Friday by motor for Co rv all IS,
accompanied by Miss Margaret Arnold,
to apend the week-end visiting friends
in the college town.
tartans Plan
Trip to Portland. ' ' : .
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larson will
leave tomorrow by motor for Port
land tb spend the week-end ss guests
of friends 'In the Rose City.
Carnation Club
To Meet Thursday.
The Carnation club will . meet at
the home of Mrs. Thomas Bryant,
106 South Grape street Thursday
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. .
W. B. C. Meets '
At Armory Thursday.
The Women's Relief Corps will meet
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the Medford Armory. ,
Miss Stone Guest
Of Bend Friends.
Miss Thelma Stone left Monday for
Bend, where she will be guest of
friends for a week.
Knights Templar
Going to Ashland.
Knights Templar of this city will
motor to Ashland this evening for
covered dish supper with Ashland
members at the Masonlo temple In
the Llthla city. Each member Is
asked to bring a covered dish and
an invitation hss been extended all
visiting Knights Templar. ,
Supper will be followed by 1 so
cial evening. The committee for the
evening Is composed of Dr. R. L. Bur-
dlo, J. H. Hardy, A. J. McCallen, Ralph
Sweeney, A. H. Wllletta and Harvey
Fields.
Mrs. Clark Invites '
Group to Luncheon.
Mrs. Donald Clark Is one of the
local hostesses entertaining for the
benefit of the Welfsre Exchange In
the long chain of events, started a
short time jo at the home of Mrs.
Leonard Carpenter. She has Invited
four guests to luncheon tomorrow;
Party This Evening
At Parish Hall.
A large crowd Is expected at parish
hall this evening for the party being
sponsored by the women of the Catho-
Ho church. Card playing will begin
at a o'clock and a special Invitation
Is exteT;',d members of the younger
set of the city. Mrs. Brophy Is chair
man of arrangements for the evening
snd wll) be assisted by Miss Lucille
Barrett, who will supervise playing.
Mrs, I. ' Barnes, Mrs. Althouse and
Mrs. Blschoff.
Pythian Sisters plan"
Social for Tonight
The Pythian Slaters will hold a
short temple session this evening at
8 o'clock In the K. P. hall, to be fol
lowed by cards and refreshments. All
Knights. 8 is ters and their families
are invited to attend
Meteorological Report
February 18. 1933.
Forecasts.
Medford and vicinity: Rain tonight
and Wednesday. No change In tem
perature. Oregon: Rain west and snow east
portion tonight and Thursday. Warm
er east portion tonight.
Local Data,
Lowest temperature this morning,
fifl degree, ,
AT
Msggle T. Buckley, beloved pioneer
of southern - Oregon, and a resident
of the Ruch district for over 63 yesrs.
passed sway at her residence at that
place at 13:30 a. m. Wednesday. Al
though she was 78 years of age, and
hsd been 111 for the past six months,
her death from a heart ailment, was
unexpected, and came as a great
and sudden shock upon her family
and numerous friends.
Mrs. Buckley was born at Trenton,
New Jersey, June :5. 1854, and In
1864 she came with her grandmother
Riley to Oregon, settling at Jackson
ville. She received her early educa
tion at St. Mary's Academy, Jackson
ville, and, In the year 1871 was unit
ed In marriage to James D. Buckley,
who passed away In 1908.
Surviving her are seven children,
two daughters and five sons, Rose
A. and M. Catherine Buckley both
of Ruch, John D., James T., David P.,
Oeorge Buckley all of Ruch, Frank
J, Buckley (deceased). Two grand
children, Louis T. and Lawrence
Buckley.
Mrs. Buckley wss a devout Chris
tian character, and member of the
Catholic church.
Puneral services will be held at the
Sacred Heart church, Friday at 10 a.
RU Father Francis Black officiating.
Interment will take place In the
Jacksonville cemetery. Prayers will
be held at the Perl Funeral home
Thursday at 7:30 p. m.
IN FIRST TOURNEY OF
Mrs. R, W. Slwter waa winner yes
terday In the first play of the season
by local women golfers at the Rogue
River Valley course. Fourteen par
ticipated In the blind bogey tourna
ment and 18 attended the luncheon
at the club bouse.' which preceded
nlav.
Other placing were: Mr. Moose
Muirhead. number two: Mrs. k. a
Smith, number three; Mrs. T. Slater
Johnston, number four; Mrs. Aletha
Vawteir, number five; Mrs. Alice
Oetchell, number six; Mrs. J. C. Boyle
number seven; Mrs. C. J. Semon.
number eight; Mrs. Homer Marx,
number nine; Mrs. Reanies, number
10: Mrs. Oeorge Codding, number 11;
Miss Donna Sollnsky, number 13 and
Mrs. Larry Schade, number 13.
Play at the course will bo an
'every Tuesday event" for the women
as long as .the weather permits.
Temperature a year ago today:
Highest, 38; lowest, 22.
Total precipitation since Septem
ber 1, 1833, 10.83 inches.
Relative humidity it B p, m. yes
terday, 53 degrees; 6 a. m. today. 84
per cent.
Sunset today, fl;44 p. jn.
Tomorrow: Sunrise, 7:0: auneet,
0:46 p. m.
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The Lions Community Relief
kitchen, described yesterday in a burst
of enthusiasm, on the part of some
of Its sponsors, as "In splendid con
dition" Is still greatly In need of
funds. It was pointed out today by
the club president, I. Pennington.
The report submitted at yesterday's
luncheon showed thst all. bills for
Jsnuary have been paid, which la a
splendid record, In consideration of
the great amount of service extended
the needy by the kitchen and shelter.
There are other months to come, bow-
ever, and the demands upon the
kitchen are not subsiding, but In
creasing. V
Needs of the future are therefore
piling up before the workers, who are
wondering Just where the money Is
coming from. Many donations have
been made In the part by citizens,
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