The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-10

were hired it would be setting a precedent. Others dissatisfied with WPA jobs could quit them, he point ed out, and feel they would get work again with the welfare depart ment. There are many, he said, who appreciate the WPA job, but there are some who can't get along with anybody, he added.
 Some felt they did not get their pay quick enough and quit, he re- ported. Richard Durkin, board mem Der, pointed out that a few of the WPA workers refused to return to work yesterday afternoon after hav- ing been told they would not have to work in the morning because of the early rain. When the weather cleared and work could be done, most returned to their jobs but some felt they would get paid anyhow.
 These did not return to work, he added. The vote, the warden point ed out, will make the WPA workers realize they must hold on to their jobs until they can get work in a private industry.
 Asks About Causes.
 Frank w. Eaton, board member, inquired into the usual reasons for discharging man from WPA. The warden replied some are disgruntled and cause trouble or refuse to do what they are told. He declared that the same group which caused trouble on the EZRA are doing so on the WPA jobs.
 In response to question as to the procedure by Louis De Carlo, the warden explained that the welfare superintendent, Leo Scully, is noti- fled of the mans discharge and the reason for it by WPA. He explained that foreman on a job cannot fire a man, this being up to the district engineer of the WPA. The foreman can recommend a man be diScharg- ed but give his reasons for it.
 Of course some of those who lost their WPA jobs will be given direct relief from the welfare department as we can't let the families starve" the warden explained. The board members were in accord with the warden on the need for 8 definite policy and there was no dissenting vote on the motion when it was put.
 Supt. Scully reported on several cases of Naugatuck persons living out-of-town for whom the town has had to recompense other cities.
 He said one case in Ansonia and one in West Haven have been drop- ped from the local relief payrolls because the persons have got work on the WPA in those towns. Bristol case refused to return to Naugatuck, it beigng felt by the board expenses here would be less, and this case was notified 1t would be dropped.
 To Ask Opinion.
 There is a Hartford case which is causing trouble and it was voted to ask Borough Attorney Martin E. Gormley for an opinion on the best procedure in this case. Board mem bers felt 1t was the type to make an example of.
 Richard Durkin pointed out there are either 9 or 10 more inmates of the town farm now that there were last year despite the claims of bet ter times" he added. The warden explained some cases have been brought back here from out-of- town in order that the towns expense for them would be less.
 An opinion was submitted by the borough attorney on a private case, but it was decided to resubmit the matter to him, it being generally felt he did not fully understand the case and the boards feeling upon 1t.
 William Mariana, board member, brought before the board the bill of Dr. Walter Reilly for 8 town case which the doctor has now treated for some time. The bill amounted to $l56 but MT. Mariana told the board the doctor would be glad to get half of this.
 After some discussion the board decided to offer the doctor SIS if he would consider the case bill cancelled. If he treats the case further the town is not to be liable. If he does not, one of the depart ment doctors will handle it.
 There was discussion of getting a nurse for this case and 1t was de- cided to offer the position to an applicant for job whose name Mir. De Carlo had brought before the board.
 New Project Submitted.
 The warden announced a proposed WPA project has been submitted which would provide for hiring per- sons to work for relief cases need ing nursing or such help. He hopes for favorable action on this soon.
 The warden was asked if the so- cial service workers contacted local factories often to get work for the welfare department people. He re- piled the department is in constant touch with the factories. He ex- pretAed the opinion that a person really seeking work and with q good record could get work here now. ! However the factories won't xaIsirn