The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-03-17
DIRECT RELlEE

VOW Direct @ relief is an nsidious disease that eats into the
very soul OF an Individual thence family then into
the nome and eventually into the community " ~
Direct relief promotes laziness takes away PERSONS
ntatVe and at some time other all have at least
little spark creates crime through leisure and essenav
oes everything possible to tear down what like to think
IS oeng the truly American way of life.
Direct relief intended to care for 374 indivd
ua!s IN county the size of Noble and iudgnp from,
februarys report has gotten far out of hand in this
community. ~ " w
check of the direct relief rolls would indicate that
families receiving groceries food gas and eIec
ni payments and what have you while the SO called man
OF the house too lazy get out and look for work
A further check reveals that there are otbers m tt ~
with receiving direct relief without any work involved This
ndVdua has gotten several jobs but has shown no desire
to look like he was even willing stay the customary eight
hourS, let along work during this period
Told to do little something extra and this character
would just quit his job with the knowledge that he could
not draw his Rocking Chair money but at least the direct
relief vouchers would be honored.
His ambition in life only included two wants-some-
hng to eat and some place to sleep This then is truly an
example OF our young people of today for this man
has not yet reached the tender age thirty years although
But why should worry about supporting family" is
probably the thought that through his each day
ment can take of them.
:, His days routine probably something like this
and combined lunch with food obtained from direct relief
and probably the very best Usually the average relief
client will to the store and select of everything
meat and even eggs.
The young and there are usually at least two or
three with another scheduled running the room
unkemp clad in dirty clothes and dirty Diapers with not
even an lhlg Cey nllght nave been washed not
that day but for several.
But this doesn't to bother our man of the house
and with full stomach he lays down again amid all the
confusion and uproar to "rest" up.
Follow this with light snack of possibly red pitted
sweet cherries Every eXpensve) hunk bought
cake and he ready for his evening of the beer
joints
1t is hard believe that direct relief has gotten such
hold in Noble county that 374 individuals receiving
help each week or a total of III separate
There must be something wrong with the powers that
be when direct relief can be such important issue in any
community
Noble county officials would do we'll to take hint from
neighboring Monroe county.
The commissioners stated there today the number
of applicants for relief is the smallest has been years
Their recent ruling that relief orders in the county
must be at least so percent worked roads by the
recipients has accomplished wonders and cutting down
the number of applicants However, there many
where there is real need but the still working
out the order that comes with the aid.
This could be used very nicely in Noble county and
venture within the month, the total of direct relief
in this locality would be cut fifty percent.
Like every other community, Noble county has several
that deserve attention and should receive direct relief
But not to the extent of 374 individuals
AS the governing body the commissioners should COOP
crate with Engineer Homer Weldon and up with a
similar plan to that of Monroe county
There is always road work to be done and would be
saving to the county payroll fund to have the relief clients
work out their order partial basis.
At least it should be tried for otherwise the number
will continue grow and since is already out of reason
Direct relief has truly become nsdous disease in the
community and its growth should be checked
Immediately by the officials in charge.