New Britain herald., 1924-03-25

tO lIfdL tIlc puHtit. HdILeF liIiEHl have been sent to a corrective school but he is not bad boy in the gen. eral run: he is bright. did well in school, and has proved to be an energetic worker. In fact he is working steadily, is earning good weekly wage and is repaying his former employer regularly on the amount to be refunded so as to square things. Walter sees his own hard earned money going 10 cancel this debt; hs knows the value of a dollar as never before, and he is also beginning to enjoy the sensation of watch a savings account grow. If Walter were punished for his mis- deed and no. constructive program followed how much of business man would he become? It will take long time to square accounts but Walter will remember the lesson long after that feat is accomplished.
 In Mrs R.'s family Big Brother" was the main wage earner. He even worked overtime. He ate hurriedly and rested too seldom. Nature called halt. "Big Brother" was i'll, seri- ously so for weeks. Hospital and doctors bills piled up: wages ceased; the rent was in arrears. food was scarce and everyone discouraged, even though the patient was conyal- escent. The baby was rale and un- demonstrated, and Big Brother" was still underweight. The family had always managed comfortably before but the load seemed too heavy this time. The most important step be- ing the reinstating Of the wage earn CT to his place, the welfare associa- ton bent all its energies 10 that end. Some of the worry was removed when a distant relative was kind enough to pay up part of large standing debt. Additional food was taken into the home, to be continued regularly till the young man was well: milk for the baby and special nourishment was provided to hurry the slowly returning strength of the invalid.
 A few weeks showed marked im- provoment and feeling of gratitude and happiness was evident. The mainstay of the family is returning to work. the debts are gradually be- ing paid and in little while we hope all will be smooth sailing The Well fare association is happy to serve in this way and to be the friend in need through a trying time.
 A young wife with three little ones was suddenly left a widow, away out in the middle west, far from relatives and former friends. A postage stamp brought the sad story to the Welfare association who looked up and interviewed relatives as to the best plan to pursue for the future of the children. Another stamp took back the good news that a welcome was waiting for the young mother who with her family would be housed and cared for on their ar rival. An inexpensive bit of work for the ociation-thoughtful, tactful servicc--brought happiness and g home for the boreft family.
 The incoming newcomer with all his possessions in his hand but no command of any word Of English 10 ask hls way through our city streets is guided step by step along the way through the Travellers Aid society. The Welfare Association acts as an agent Of that organization to com piate the final step. We locate friends and often greet the new comer who trustfully but somewhat bewildered alights from the train ieeling that someone will still befriend him. We are we'll repaid for all effort when friend grects friend and the journey is safely ended.
 What Is saddcr than q home where distrust and jealousy are harboreJ and the resulting wrangling ensues? What of thc children's future stand ards when they daily are subjected to interviews filled with profanity and vile insinuations? TloW often are so- cial workers called upon 10 spread oil on troubled waters. to bridge over misunderstandings and to nlake a bit stronger the bond Of love and trust which although often worn almost threadbare. is seldom entirely shattered. Though skin seems lack ing and patience exhausted. no ef- iOfl " lD fFtai VI HFl FS ''oh t@44't"' 10 the future life Of the sons and 
 During the last five mouths since the annual meeting in october thr workers Of Inc welfars association have made 7is visits ir the interest of families. 4ss of which were made directly into the 1oTurs Many "i these families have no Iaih"rs. the widowed mother being forced fo fry and aI inc place of both fatlf''r and mother Thiriy-thrse of these widows st the present date are receiving regular inenue as an aid frOfu the state department to eidoHs one third nf p birfi amount is paid ry 'h" ritv 0f Now Britain. Tn state kuo"s ihat no better Uork can be done bs any mother than hal of properly providing 2 home and caring Tor chtl- dr.n This is her job far ahich ih'- -fafe department furHiti1es sTial saIsry. fneanahile sup rristnE h't home through local agent. as slts IS required fo maintain certain s.s ndard in return for the sid fur- nishrd When the children r"sch ihs- age oF fs ths. state rs-ijnTuishssS this