WW,. i...I',3W?--
o
14 MAIL TRIBUNE, Medf.rJ, Oregon, Sunday, Jun 29, 1953
Unwed Mother Another Aspect
Of Social Problem, Officials Say
(This Is the fifth and list of a
series of five articles dealing
with family desertion its prob
lems, and suggested remedies.
ne first three dealt with the
subject in general. The fourth
related the extent of the prob
lem in Jackson county. This
article discusses another phase.
It also suggests possible reme
dies for the entire problem.)
By JOE COWLEY
Mil Tribune Stiff Wriler
Another aspect of the press
ing social problem is the un
wed mother, Welfare Adminis
trator James Pullman said.
Some people think that a
girl will gain financially by
deliberately having an illfgi
timate child. Payments from
welfare funds after the baby
is born amount to $11 to $15
extra a month, the adminis-
trator pointed out.
This only pays for the
child's food and clothing. It
does not provide mother's ne
cessities. Some unwed moth
ers make better parents than
the divorced ones, a case
worker remarked. This case
worker does not see an in
crease of unwed mothers in
this area, contrary to what the
national statistics show.
Does Not Have Problem '
Jackson county does not
have the serious problems in
the aid to dependent children
(ADC) field that some other
counties have. KJamath coun
ty's problem is complicated by
the number of minority race
q members, including Indians.
Iigraltt families such as
those who work'in this area's
orchards stay close together,
Pullman said. A family must
have established residence in
the state to obtain ADC. Mi
grant families move around
too much for that. They may
be picked up on the general
assistance rolls as family
units, however.
Complicating th picture
fbrther is the regulation
which requires the removal
from welfare rolls during the
ammer months all children
2fc ta 14 yearg old. These chil
dren are in the upper age
9 tpfcktt o tht ADC program,
f h era thought to be old
fnoujft to work during the
fummf and help themselves.
Sice) yart-time jobs are
fcarce), this regulation often
worts hardship. The fruit
season starts too late in this
valley to provide much help
in this direction. When fami
lies liv mny miles from
town, transportation prob
lem sets aribther handicap.
"Then, too, we don't always
feel that the li-year-old child
is 'mature enough to take a
job," a case-worker comment
ed. "Some are and some
aren't."
The ADC mother may face
additional problems if all her
children are in the teenage
category. Often it is extreme
ly difficult for a woman with
limited education and employ
ment experience to find a job.
Many times she has never
worked outside the home, a
c a s e-worker added. This
means the welfare commission
often will have to help. .Gen
eral assistance funds must be
provided during the summer.
One of the goals of the ADC
program is to help these wom
en become self-sufficient and
self-supporting. However,
they face competition from
younger, better trained per
sons. Mothers "Panic"
Sometimes caseworkers see
these women almost panic
when their children begin to
leave the home. Faced with
being alone they develop what
seem real physical ailments,
the case-worker pointed out.
These ailments also may be a
reaction to being forced into
competition for employment
Such women often are unpre
pared emotionally, physically
and mentally for such com
petition.
The social welfare worker
is anxious over this problem
Many mothers would be will
ing, they point out, even en
thusiastic, if vocational train
ing were available to them.
Money is needed to finance
the training. However, this
area is blessed with many
school training institutions,
business schools, beauty
schools, and high quality pub
lic high schools.
Training Funds Lacking
Many efforts to retrain cap
able mothers for employment
have fallen flaty. The state
has no funds for this except
for the physically handicap
ped, he explained.
There is one civic group
which does sponsor women
for re-training but they are
limited financially. So, only
a few can retrain yearly un
der this group's program. .
"It is the earnest hope of
the welfare department that
church groups, civic organiza
tions or other interested per
sons might accept this chal
lenge," a case worker said.
"It is an area of social service
in Oregon which has not been
adequately pioneered within
by legislation or by . service
groups. It is not only a mat
ter of helping mothers to be-
MSDAY, JULY
IODIO GROUNDS -
BEAl HVE GIRAFFES!
JUPPtE-DBED UniHOCEROS!
nonn vnjuriEn. ninDftnATJiriiici
tf'iVU luuiuu uirrvrviHhivj;
fS All g T E g L CAR S
ilOEgQFH ACRES Of TENTS
ftlMflllUH $3,000.00
DAILY
EXMNSI
ocor GOGQO0HG Qfli Qf&Gfi
am cAiii cunwrc pontine o-nn a m
' eaufOQ OCUKAL ABMISSION SEATS
U.BO &BAM9STAND SEATS
o'g QaPiITI PERFORMANCES!
SHOW STARTS
2:00 and 8:00 P.M.
G
WiO P. O.
come socially and financially
independent, it is a matter
of dollars and cents to the tax
payers. Inactive people could
be made productive."
Several Suggestions .
Asked how this problem
could be grasped by the roots,
welfare workers interviewed
here had a number of suggestions.
"This program was started
in the 1930's," the administra
tor said. "We are now getting
some of the sons and daugh
ters of ADC people. This
means a group of basically un
happy people are spreading
their unhappiness to the sec
ond generation. Extensive
mental health programs are
needed for young people."
Pullman proposed a one-.
two-three punch to knock the
problem down to size. Teach
ers should be trained to spot
disturbed children.' Visiting
teachers could follow up with
a visit to the home if the
child shows problems at
school. Then, if further work
is needed, the problem could
be referred to a public ag
ency. Portland has 15 to 20
such visiting teachers, he ad
ded. Pension System
A pension system for fath
ers with large families and
adoption of birth control pro
gram were advocated by one
case-worker. Pre-martial coun
seling in the schools and out
side is an "idealistic solution,"
a case-worker said. The young
Patchwork Blouse
aW? """SI
4ltl
J SIZES
For a Gay Kitchen
fJYv
New! Raid your sewing bas
ket for remnants to make
fashion's newest "Patchwork"
blouse! The gayer t h e -scraps
the smarter the
blouse. Make a classic version,
too sewing is child's play
with our Printed Pattern.
Printed Pattern 9111: Miss
es' Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
Size 16 takes Vs yards 35
inch fabric.
Printed directions on each
pattern part. Easier, accurate.
Send Thirty-five cents
(coins) for this pattern add 5
cents for each pattern for 1st
class mailing. Send to Marian
Martin, care of Medford Mail
Tribune, Pattern Dept., 232
West 18th St., New York 11,
N.Y. Print plainly NAME,
ADDRESS " with SIZE and
STYLE NUMBER.
Delight the eye and tempt
the appetite with these charm
ing motifs on towels, table
cloths.
Luscious in color! Your fa
vorite fruits in quick 'n' easy
outline, cross-stitch. Pattern
7223: transfer of' 6 motifs
6 x 634 inches; color sugges
Send Thirty-five cents (coins)
for this pattern add 5 cents
for each pattern for lst-class
mailing. Send to Medford
Mail Tribune, Household Arts
Dept., P. O. Box 168, Old
Chelsea Station; New York 11,
N.Y. Print plainly NAME,
ADDRESS, PATTERN NUM
BER
Send Twenty-five cents
more for a copy of our Alice
Brooks Needlecraf t Catalogue
Two complete patterns are
printed right in the book
plus a variety of designs that
you will want to order; cro
chet, knitting, embroidery,
huck weaving, quilts, toys,
dolls
people who absorb such lec
tures are not the ones who
will have their families on
the ADC rolls later, it was
pointed out.
This worker strongly ad
vocated more funds for a men
al health clinic. A total of
$10,000 invested here saves
the tax-payer $20,000 later,
she said. ADC children are
frequently products of ment
ally disturbed unhappy peo
ple, she said. ,
An unhappy marriage can
not always be solved by di
vorce. Minimum costs for di
vorces is $150. The lower in
come families cannot afford
this. If divorced, the support
payments to a mother are too
small to do much good and to
meet the entire needs of her
family. A divorced father in
the lower income groups can
not afford to pay much sup
port, either, it was pointed
out.
COULD BE PROVINCES
Chicago (UPI) Ambassa
dor Abba Eban of Israel said
Thursday night the nations of
the Middle East are threat
ened with becoming "prov
inces" of President Abdel
Nasser's United Arab Repub
lic. Eban spoke before the
Central, Conference of Ameri
can Rabbis. He said. the Mid
dle East will come out of its
present difficulties as either
"a region where separate na
tions can live free from domi
nation by each other ... or
it will be an area in which
Nasser is the source of re
gional power and other states
are his provinces or protec
torates." .
Until the last third of the
18th century, very little wheat
was grown in the United
States and Canada.
YOUR AUTHORIZED MEDFORD
SHAKESPEARE
BOX OFFICE
IS NOW OPEN, AT
MEDFORD
BUSINESS OFFICE 2ND FLOOR
NO SERVICE CHARGE
You May Use Your Mann's Charge, Account
for Purchasing Tickets
Tickets Selected by Direct Telephone Call to
the Ashland Theater Box Office ;
Orders for Tickets Only No Festival
Memberships Can Be Sold
8 1
JULY
W MIDFORD,
''" "" ' '"""
.GIRLS' DRESSES
CLEARANCE
Sizes 7-14 and Subteens
Regular 4.98 - 10.98
, Sizes 3 - 6X
Regular 3.98 - 8.98
l3 OFF
13 OFF
SUB-TEEN DRESSES, COATS, SKIRTS, JUMPERS
Regular 5.98 to 10.98 .. .... . Vi OFF
BOYS' WEAR , -
YOUTH'S ALL WOOL FLANNEL SUITS
Regular 29.95 19.88
BOYS' SUITS - Sizes 6-10
9 ONLY - Regular 17.95 10.88
BOYS' SHORT SLEEVE SPORT SHIRTS
Sizes 6-18 Regular 2.98 1.77
MILLINERY
We still have a good selection of ft OA
all styles and colors including ' XK ifl XK
white. Values up. to 18.95 ... 1 "W WbUW
ACCESSORIES - NOTIONS
PATENT HANDBAGS - Navy and Black
Regular 5.00 and 8.50 Price
plus tax
SMARTLY STYLED APRONS '
Permanent finish organdies, Polished cottons
Regular 2.69 and 2.98 :. ... ...... Vi PRICE
DOMESTICS
TABLE PADS Heavy gauge waterproof -.;
vinyl pads with heatproof Fiber Glass
insulation. Stainproof, waterproof.
Fits all shapes tables
53 x 53" - Reg. 2.98 ; .99
53 x 70" - Reg. 3.98 ............:. 1.99
53 x 90" - Reg. 4.98 299
NOVELTY TOWEL SETS
Fringed fingertip towels boxed two
to a set. His and Hers patterns.
Reg. 1.98 .99
TABLECLOTH AND NAPKIN SET
Combination acetate and lurex yarns.
Laundered, ready for use. Silver on gold.
54 x 54" with 4 napkins.
Reg. 10.00 ; 6.99
NOVELTY BUTCHER LINEN
45" wide, leno weave, washable novelty
linen like fabric. Use for dresses, blouses,
skirts, chemises, :
Reg. 1.29 yd :..... .. 88c yd.
DESIGNERS DRESS LENGTHS
Limited quantity of 4-yd. and 5-yd.
. dress lengths of better cottons.
Fabrics from many famous mills. , .
Four yards Reg. 3.29 . :..'.. 2.29
Five yards Reg. 3.99 2.99
DRESS YARDAGE REMNANTS
Usable lengths of cottons, rayons.
Large selection 14 OFF
DRAPERY YARDAGE REMNANTS
Up to 4 yard lengths of fashion drapery
yardage in plains and prints.
Many uses V4 OFF
COTTON CHENILLE BEDSPREADS
Full size. Solid color. Fits either twin or full bed
Reg. 6.98 : .............. 2.99
QUILTED CHINTZ SPREADS
Full size in flower pattern with plain dust ;
- ruffle some with quilted and plain cuffs.
Reg: 1 9.98 - 22.98 :.. .........:.... ,14.99
BAMBOO SHADES
Fine imported quality. .14" inside peel.
Many uses. ,
3' x 6' . .99 4' x 6' 1.49
5' x 6' 1.89 1 6' x 6' ........ 2.29
T x 6' 2.69 10' x 6' ....... 3.79
BAMBOO CAFE CURTAINS. 30" x 36" ........1.98 pr.
SHOES
TWEEDIES " '
Reg. to 16.95 ... . 12.90
JACQUELINE, CORELLI & VITALITY
Reg. to 12.95 ........... .:.. . 9.90
HEEL HUGGER ' '
Reg. to 1 0.95 ,................. 6.90
FLATS & CASUALS
Wedges, sandals, pumps, in all colors.
Reg. to 8.95 5.90
CASUALS
. Wedges and flats in strap and closed sandals r
Reg. to 6.95 3.90
WOMEN'S HOUSE SLIPPERS
Reg. to 6.95 1.90
Oft :
a" xiT r
DRESSES IN SUMMER FABRICS, CREPES, WOOLS and PURE SILKS.
DARK AND LIGHT COLORS . . . CHEMISE, SHEATH,. FULL SKIRTS
AND OTHER STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM. THESE ARE BROKEN
STYLES AND SIZES. -
GROUP 1 -Values to 49.95 for 20.00
GROUP 2-Values to 25.00 for ........ j... 15.00
GROUP 3-Values to 19.95 for .!.. .......... 10.00
GROUP 4-12 ONLY, Values to 29.95 ifor ..:......;.......... 4.00
WOMEN'S DUSTERS
Complete your summer costume at great savings! '
Dark and pastel shades. All fully lined.
VALUES to 17.98 '. 13.00
VALUES to 14.98 LL. Q.00
ONE GROUP DRESSES
Transition fabrics Crepes and sheers
Pastel and dark tones. Broken styles
and sizes. Reg. from 10.98 to 39.95.
Vi
PRICE
WOMEN'S COATS, ALL WOOL ,
3 ONLY Regular 85.00........ 30.00
1 ONLY " 59.95 : .............30.00'
1 ONLY " 39.95 ........;....... 18.00
4 ONLY " 29.95 ..:. 1. . .... 1 8.00
LONG ROBES in chiffon, crepes and satins.
Prints. Broken sizes and styles.
9 ONLY Values to 25.00 ............................ 1.......... 15.00
2 ONLY Values to 17.98 ................. ............... .10.00
100 ALL WOOL SKIRTS -Good colors that will go into your fall
wardrobe at a great saving. Broken styles and colors.
16.98 Values . ....L...1 9.00
12.98 Values ......;...:. ..:..... .............5.00
WOMEN'S BLOUSES Nylons, crepes ancl pure silk prints.'
Broken sizes and styles. , '..
7.98 Values ... . J...... 1..........:..5.00
. 5.98 Values .J ........:....: ...4.00
TABLE OF ODDS AND ENDS
Hats paternity Tops T-Shirts s
Blouses . Sweaters
, Maternity Skirts $1.00 to $12.00
MEN'S SUIT
CLEARANCE...
suits from our
regular stock
A WIDE SELECTION OF
COLORS AND FABRICS
YOU WILL RECOGNIZE THE
FAMOUS MAKES THE MINUTE
YOU SEE THEM.
Reg. to
69.50
u a
III Reg. to
55.00
MANN'S OPEN MONDAY EVES.