Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

was 11,626, fam lies 1903, with the large number of 9S64 members.
 Thus, the Associated Charities has in the IS years taken care of 13,326 apph- cants, including 1853 families, in which the number of members reaches 11,714, and the number of individuals reaches a total of 223,087.
 The problems of the work have shifted from tuberculosis, as a major, to neglected children, thence to de- serted families and dependent widows, then back again to tuberculosis. However. the 240 cases of tubercu- losis recorded this present. year is only I per cent of the total number of in- dividuals aided.
 Welfare Board: The Maricopa well fare board is most heartily welcomed. This federation of social forces may make possible an extension work and a propaganda of information which will be of untold value in this community.
 The Inter-c church World Movement, following upon the widespread efforts of the Red Cross home service depart ment and the postwar demands, has brought about a widespreading inter- est in social service. And this interest | is greatly in excess of our education in social service. If we are wise, this en- thusiasm may he turned to account be- fore the enthusiasts become discour- aged by the failure of amateur methods.
 Employment: The employment desk has found some occupation for about | 12 persons per month. all sick or oth erwise handicapped. Chance employ ment has been found for several more.
 The situation at present and the prospect for the winter is most serious | The cotton situation and the cost of | living have combined to render de- pendent many persons who have hith- erto been self supporting.
 Fuel shortage will bring many from the eastern states to warmer climates And arriving here, either they will find no work or they will crowd out those already here.
 Clinics: The baby clinic under Dr Marian Williams and the public health nurse gave care to 65 children of thref years and under.
 When Dr. Williams removed from the city Dr. Fred J. Holmes assumed the work of the clinic, but it was suspend ed when the experimental tuberculosi: clinic was opened in June.
 A trial or experimental clinic for tu- Iberculosis was begun June 19, continu ing 30 days. The Charities office CO operated by turning over space in thu building and by following up cases O poverty, which usually were not case' of dependency.
 | A general clinic is to be established in the near future, in rooms in th' building at 800 East Adams stHeet. The Arizona Anti Tuberculosis association and the Associated Charities will to gether afford the necessary space.
 The health center thus established will mark a definite advance in thu city's interests as well as in socia welfare.
 | Financial Situations While awaitinl the censummation of the organization of the Maricopa County Welfare leagu no campaign for funds has been en tered upon. Several attempts to rais
 funds by letter and other method have failed through lack of co-opera ton.
 This year of 1919-2O has been tn
 most trying period since 1911-12. Higl
 prices and diminished resources, cou pied with increased demand, have pro
 duced a terrific strain.
 By the personal solicitation of Rev Bertram V. Cocks $250 was raised |
 apply on the note for 5000 held by tn } National Bank of Arizona. j A small piece of property. a lot wit , two-roomed wooden house. valu Associated Charities by Mrs. Laur
 Morris, on condition that the Charitie
 use it or it's equivalent in the suppor t and care of old people. The execute considers that the Charities has quail
 fled according to the will.
 The present resources are uncollecte