Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-09
EXPLANATION OFF
THE PURPOSE OF
THE c. E. CAMP

Emergency Conservation Work, Rob.
ert Fechner, DIRECTORY was created in
1888 to accomplish constructive,
worthwhile work on National and
State forests, on parks, and on other
lands where such work will contribute
to the welfare of the country as
whole. It's equally important purpose
was to give jobs to approximately
100000 men in vigorous, healthful,
outdoor activity. The program was
extended in 1885 for a period of two
years and has a present authorized
strength of $4,000 enrollees.
Young men are eligible if they are
United States citizens, between the
ages of II and %, unmarried, unem-
ployed, and willing to allot substan-
tial proportion of their $50 monthly
cash allowance to their dependent
families. Selections (under the dl-
rection of agencies designated by the
Department of Labor are made from
the most qualified applicants without
any discrimination on account of race,
creed, or color. Quarterly enrollments
are made in such numbers as are need
ed to fill camp vacancies.
Physical fitness is important. Pre-
liminary physical examinations are
given to all men to make sure that no
conditions exist which would make it
inadvisable for any man to accept Wig
orous outdoor labor, and to guard
against communicable diseases. Those
in camp will receive free medical care,
and hospital care if needed. In case
of accident in the line of duty, en-
rollees will come under the United
States Compensation Law.
Work to be done includes forest i'm
provement and protection, trail max
ing, soil erosion control, flood control,
landscaping and development of re-
creational areas, and many other sim
liar projects. Work is under the
supervision of forestry, park, and
conservation representatives of the
Federal and State Governments. Ex-
cept in emergencies, working hours
are forty each week.
In return for this work each enrollee
receives maintenance and basic
monthly allowance of $50. Of this
amount he is expected to allot a mini
mum amount of $22 to his dependent
relatives. The remainder is paid to
the enrollee in cash at camp and is
sufficient to cover his necessary in
cidental expenses.
Camp life consists of balanced
program of work and leisure time &C
tivities. For those who wish supple
mentary instruction in subjects of
practical value, there is worthwhile
educational program. Recreation and
sports are likewise well organized.
There are opportunities for advance
ment to positions of leadership with
corresponding increases in pay status
to $50 or $45 per month. Camps are
under the jurisdiction of Army Off
GERS, but no military training is CIV
en-.
When man enrolls he is expected
to stay in camp at least six months.
Otherwise he causes the Government
excessive expenditure for clothing,
transportation, and other items, and
does not fulfill his part of the enroll
ment agreement. In case some extra
ordinary circumstances arises, or if a
man receives an offer of permanent
employment, he may be released be-
fore the end of his six months term
after an enrollee has remained for
full term of service he is given the
opportunity of reenrolling at his camp
or of accepting a discharge and re-
turning at Government expense to his
place of selection.
Applications may be placed, and
further information may be obtained
from the local CCC Selecting Agent
in your home Community.
To be eligible for re-enrollment, an
applicant may not have served in CCC