The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-25
Social Security Regional Office
 Here Observes First Anniversary
Staff Preparing System for Big Rush of l942';
 Incidents Reviewed

of $100 paid for the period January l, 1897, to June 30, 1941 or $5, 400 the wage earner would receive at age 65 $189 in lump sum, or his estate in case of his death before 65 would receive $l89 in a lump sum. The wage earner would not have to re- tire to receive the lump sum pay ment.
 Average Wage
 On the basis of an average wage of $100 monthly from January l, 1887, to August l, l942. the wage earner would receive $6,700 in tax able wages. Upon reaching age 65 on Aug. 1, 1942, he, therefore, would be entitled to monthly benefit amounting to $1808 each month for the rest of his life. Tn this case, however, the wage earner must retire from his job. In case of his death on July 25, 1922, there would be paid to his estate $233.90 in a lump sum.
 The same person at age 22 on June 15, 1887, who lived to the re- tirement age at 65 on June 15, 1880 and who received approximately $25 per week, or $100 a month, for 43 years he would have received wages totaling $51,600 and therefore en- titled to $52.75 per month for the rest of his life; or in case of death before age 65. his estate would cl- lect 312fo total taxable wages re- ceived while he was employed in covered employment; and if ke died at the age of g his estate would be entitled to SAP, or at the age of GA, approximately $l,80O
 Many persons these days are fig uring what their assets may be when, in the course of increasing age, they cease to be active parts in the scheme of employment and industrial de- velopment. Possibly there are some even today who have failed to real ize that expansion of the country, the change from a majority of rural communities to a nation with key points the great cities, have necessi- tated some definite program wherby security of the individual can keep pace with the progress indicated by this modern transition of our na- tional setup.
 Explanation
 In this connection, President Roosevelt, when announcing the intent of the Social Security Act, remarked the following:
 Security was attained in the earlier days through the 1nter-de- pendence of members of families upon each other and of the families within small community upon each other.
 The complexities of great com- munities and of organized industry make less real these simple means of security. Therefore, we are com pelled to employ the active interest of the nation as whole through government in order to encourage a greater security for each individ- ual who composes it.
 This seeking for a greater meas ure of welfare and happiness does not indicate change in values. It is rather a return to values lost in the course of our economic develop ment and expansion.
 And, in case you don't realize the general volume of this legislation and its effect on the nation, the fact that 38,237,8 persons had applied for social security account numbers at the end of March would indicate the percentage of the coun- try's population already part of the vast program. In Connecticut, at the end of March, 644,3 ,339 applica- tions had been received.
 Open Daily
 The Waterbury field office is open daily from o'clock until 4:30, Sat- urdays until l o'clock during the summer months. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, office hours are held by the Water bury field manager at Naugautck postoffice from 9 o'clock until noon: the same days, from 1 o'clock until 4::30 o'clock, at the Beacon Falls postoffice; and on the third We'd nesday of each month, from g o'clock until 4 o'clock at Seymour postoffice.
 Appointments may be made for interviews at the latterly named towns by writing to the Waterbury office, 108 Bank street, which wei comes inquiries from employers and wage earners alike about the pro- gram which, now in its earliest stages, within the next few years will affect most of the persons liv- ing in this country.