A merica Pea Periodical Cemter

CLIFTON AIRNUI • CINCINNATI 20, OHIO

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"Due to the pressure on the district
steady and reliable. The man agreed
ly average intelligence, young and to bring in his pay envelope to the worker whom you can readily under-
healthy, and thre: tine youngsters suf- worker's office eveiy week and the stand from the case quoted above,
f .rin - because of their parents' in-
distri iuttr needs every moment for general prob-
proble1113. There weekly earnings would
lems; it became necessary to develop
ability ti nieet their
was c .ntinual marital unhappiness, according to a budget. The woman a special Children's Bureau. This bu-
actual want and privation. The sym. was impressed with the need of care- reau's functions are three-fold: home-
An Int.iview With Mrs. Ross M. Lipson, Director.
ful planning and economy. She ap-
phony was out of tune and it was im- peen(' regularly at the office with an finding, child placing and supervision
The establishment of the new Jewish Social Service Bureau marks what passible apparently to achieve har- itemi.es1 account of her expenditures of the fester home and the child. As
promises to be the beginning of the new era in social welfare work in the mony.
in our district service, so in our chil-
d eer and she together with the worker re- dren's bureau, the requests are .aried
city, not only because of new machinery and additional volunteer personnel
Then tragedy• Th e dike
these thoroughly. All during and numerous and again we site an
but because of greater emphasis upon personal service as contrasted with banged 81111 an excited young fellow viewed
this time the family were financed by
relief. With the re-organization of the United Jewish Charities into three dashed up the stairs. "Oh miss--, My the Jewish Social Service Bureau. The example :
distinct institutions, the Jewish Social Service Bureau was created to care wife has poisoned herself. She does atmosphere in spite of a lifting of the
About two and one-half years ago,
for the following departments: District service, children's bureau, boys' not want to live any longer and she clouds was not always calm. Sam did • local hospital asked us to place an
welfare, girls' welfare, household e conomics, legal aid and mental hygiene has hidden the children and I don't not always arrive home on time. Ile infant hey for adoption. The mother,
clinic. The United Jewish Charities has retained the legal existence of the know where they are." A few hours required entertainment. The man a young American, intelligent, rather
organization, its assets and liabilities, holds property, receives capital gifts later the W0111811 was found with her didn't always remember that his wife independent girl, twenty-t NO, through
and bequests, but does not carry on any activity. The thirst segment, known children at the hem of a friend. She on the other hand couldn't always a misfortune was having her marriage
t flyle Plus Civrybri
as the Jewish Welfare Centers, has taken over the recreational and educa- !shame-facially admitted that she had have time to keep her home tidy and annulled, and was being urged by her
tried to commit suicide. She had ' the children clean. However, both had family to give up her baby. On in-
tional work.
These world famous corrective shoes are de-
The primary purpose of the Jewish Social Service Bureau is to serve learned her lesson and she now . admit- realized that the solution of their v•stigation, it seemed to use that dras-
craftsmen
who
have
studied
by
signed and made
adequately
every
Jewish
person
in
need.
The
large
increase
in
the
number
ted with tears and many oaths of
tic measures of such a sort, although
foot ailments of all description ... They build
trnublea lay in their own hands. It
sincerity that she W118 RD/6MS to re- required almost daily contact foe many at first glance perhaps the only solu-
of families under the care of the bu-x ---------
shoes to give real comofrt and still maintain the
sorry
she
had
was
trieve
herself.
She
months to smooth their troubles. Grad- tion to the problem, would eventually
reau and the diversity of the problems i pundence with their southern residence
newest styles.
o f t he wor ke r s a d -
presented, plus the fact that the pupa- I revealed the fact that the family had not availed herself
ually • glimmer of light appeared_ lead to much more serious complies-
vice
as
she
had
learned
too
late
that
You can end your foot worries forever by wear-
The woman's father came to the office lions. The mother was much attached
Wadi is very much scattered led to !never been self-supporting during
ing these quality shoes.
the decision on the part of the officers 'their residence there. The woman's her landlady was doing her no good. to ask the worker's advice. Ile was so to her baby and although fully con-
of the organization to create district father and brother here were voluble However, she•could not make up her pleased with the progress that his e i nem by the pressure that was
daughter and eon-in-law had made brought to bear, that there was only
offices in order to secure closer con- in their complaints against her. It mind to return to her husband.
Built•In Arch, Snug
It was arranged that tor a short that he now wished to hell) them by one alternative-811d that was to part
tanct with the people in need. was not the man's fault they said if
gripping Heel.
giving them enough furniture to move with her baby—it was anything but
time
the
woman
was
to
make
her
home
District
A
comprises
the
neighbor-
he
were
uninterested
in
her.
She
was
Silas 1 to 10 AAAA to EEE
hood north of East Grand bouie;ard extravagant and flighty. She neglect- with her friends and the man was to into their own apartment, if the work- her heart's desire. She loved her baby,
and east of Woodward avenue with of- ed her home and children. The father live elsewhere. Alter he hel secured er felt it advisable. This was agreed she had nothing but her baby that
fices at 579 East Philadelphia a :rune. refused to help but be did agree to help work and had proved reliable she to anti t!•e family was moved into a made life worth while. Yet, on the
other hand, she was refused her home;
later if the woman mended her ways would return to him. A few weeks four room apartment.
Miss Faye II. Tobin is in charge.
District 13 includes the rest of the and showed a desire to become a de- ater secured work and after scarce-
For the next few months the pro-;her husband was seeking an annul-
ly
a
week
of
living
apart,
both
Sam
Kress
was
fairly
good.
Occasionally
molt; she had no job; life certainly
cay and has its Mikis at 1222 Wood- cent self-respecting anther.
that
ward avenue. Mrs. Sylvia Parzen i i s
The young husband was interviewed. and Jennie asked the worker if she of course the woman overdrew on her , was dark. It was also evident
You cannot find in any other footwear exactly
would
permit
them
to
make
their
home
allowance and Sam at times rebelled she was the typo cf girl that needed
in charge.
He appeared straight-forward and sin-
the same comfort qualities that are embodied in
The bureau plans to organize an- erre, but weak-willed and without in- together as they were very lones-me at having all work and no play, but her baby to stabilize her. Through
every pair of Physical Culture Shoes—Come in
she
other district to take care of the see- i
• lie admitted that he had and sorry for their misdeeds. A joint he understood and was quite willing this child, we were hopeful that
now and see our new selection.
tiative
tion west of Wood yard a .enue just as been
a poor provider but claimed that interview between husband and wife to assume his responsibilities. One I would get a new lease on life. On her
arranged.
Inventory
was
taken.
soon as it becomes necessary. With when he did work his wife spent the Was
red-letter day she came in with a two discharge from the hospital, the baby
the population shifting rapidly there money foolishly. Lately, he said, he The woman admitted she was a poor dollar bill, the first payment on her was placed in an excellent boarding
is no doubt but what an office in the had played cards andstayed away housekeeper, lazy, slovenly. She 10811. She was as proud as though she home, where the mother could visit as
western part of the city may be nieces- from home but how could a fellow agrees! that she was too fond of the had accomplished an unusual feat, and often as convenient to her. A lob was
nary before the year is out. The Hest - come to a home that was always dirty, modes, and of finery. She couldn't it MIS an accomplishment. From a secured for her and to thin day she
ings street section is almost entirely to a wife who nagged and to poorly keep accounts. The husband was no shiftless inefficient woman she had be- is assuming the entire responsibility
Physical Culture Shoe Specialists
deserted by our people, and then, who rooked meals or none at all. However, less generous in his admission. He had came fairly accurate, economical and of her baby, and only an interview
Fit You By X-Ray
formerly lived there are now in what he was willing to engage in any work been a poor provider, he had been in- markedly improved as a housekeeper, with her would convince one of this
is called the Oakland, Twelfth and obtainable.
They were over two considerate of his wife, he had been wholly interested in her husband, her girl's complete happiness. She has an
man outlet for the natural mother instinct
led astray in his desire for cards and
Fenkell Districts. Our High street
and her home. The
has months in arrears with their rent, they
xcitement. Both were eager for re- children
hadn't missed a (lay from work, which ?he possesses and the joy this
Building , the Jewish Institute, were all in need of clothes and had e conciliation and an opportunity to
been Commission
taken over by
the is City
Itecrea-
brought in his pay envelope unopened child affords her is illimitable.
lion
and
serving
the accumulated a number of debts in the
"Children are referred to us for
izrocery stores. They were living in make good.
The
opportunity
was
granted.
The
and according
the d woman's
colored population exclusively.
husband owl
and placement either temporary or perma-
two crowded rooms meagerly fur-
statement,
was to
a goo
The
special
departments
such
as
the
nently,
through the various agencies,
worker
helped
the
family
to
find
three
niahed
and
they
shared
their
land-
• Wooton Since 1870 I or QuottlY! •
father.
( hildren a Bureau, the Boys' and Girls , lady's kitchen. For these quarters pleasant plainly furnished rooms at a
Their troubles are not yet over and private individuals, schools, police de-
Welfare, the Legal Aid and Visiting they paid $30 a month.
partment, relatives, etc. They may be
A. BROODY, MGR.
moderate rental and paid the first
Housekeeper are all located at the
Upon the worker's first interview month's rent to start with. The entire the millenium has not arrived. The referred for temporary placement
1434 FARMER STREET
main office, 2'326 Penobscot Building. with the Iran, he too was hostile to- family underwent thorough physical family still require constant encourag- while the mother is hospitalized or be-
Bet. Grand River and John R.
This was found
necessary
since
these ward his wife, but was persuaded to examinations at the North End Cent. ing and supervision but they both re- cause of an inadequate household due
serve
the entire
commun.
munity Clinic to determine their fit- allye the causes of their previous con-
ti, e inefficiency of the mother and
departments
start anew and give himself a chance
nesa for further responsibilities. The tinual failure and unhappiness and the inability of the father to proper.
ity. The Mental Hygiene Clinic is to clear himself of his difficulties.
man
and
woman
were
both
examlned
they
have
learned
to
he
tolerant
of
temily
located
at
4222
Woodward
ly
provide.
Or the Juvenile Court may
porar
Then followed a hectic period. Sam
a psy ihiatrist at a Mental Hygiene each other's deficiencies. They have
-
avenue in the same office as the Jew- found a temporary job. Worker at- by
t loan to the see fit to place a problem child for su-
Clinic Examinati showed
them to almost entirely repaid heir
pervision.
Whatever
the need may be
in
is Social
Service
Bureau.
rs. Rose M. Lipson, director of the empted to budget the family but seem- be of average intelligence. Their Jewish Social Service Bureau. Ilit
a real earnest attempt is made to place
M
V"*""."--810"1,-V bureau, said when interviewed, "the ed to make no headway. The domes- troubles lay largely in the fact that the man and woman now present a the child in a home adapted AK its
demand for personal service is grow- tic situation did not Improve; the hue- both were weak and without initiative One appearance of hopefulness and in-
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e band was frantic. The woman contin- and were in need of constant super- dependence. The children are attend- particular needs.
ing rapidly. In other words we ar
"Every foster-mother must give ref.
en-
and
nd waswel-
I reaching people who through no fault ued to neglect the chiildren
vision. If they were led to feel that inschool and are in good health. erence. She is carefully supervised
the man's
omething
was
expected
of
them
they
Sam's
pay
has
been
increased
and
he
./ of their an do not seem to be able to tirely He
uninterestedn
constantly.
Every child over the age
appealed again to th e wor k - s
fare .
could be made to assume their respon- has arranged to increase the payments of three and posiably younger Is placed
,. , diagnose their own problem; and like er
to come to the rescue.
It was evident that drastic action sibilities. With the man's earnest on his debt. The family are now liv- in a Jewish home, with the exception
',in illness, they most have the specialist
to help analyze their problem and sag- would have to be taken. A number of promise to persevere and the woman's ing in a comfortahle apartment that of those who require special medical
home visits and interviews with the fervent assent to co-operate, they were is clean and well-kept and
with
!gent treatment.
to the
the or social treatment. We have not been
debt
ecuring the private Jew-
"Social work is no longer alter
a m
woman and her landlady convinced the once more embarked on their
voyage. exception of their small
fortunate ins
Was granted to Jewish Social Service Bureau, they ish home for our infants. It might be
f
the
giving
of
a
basket
of
groceries
worker that the environment was A weekly allowance
o
are
entirely
independent.
and a bottle of milk and calling the poor and that the landlady's persua- the family CTI the basis of a loan.
well
to
mention
here that we would be
On January 25, exactly a year af-
most appreciative for co-operation to-
job done.
sions were a had influence upon the Shortly afterwards an appeal to one
"Modern scientific social work has woman. The worker attempted to of the committee members resulted in ter their first unhappy visit to the wards securing additional boarding
Welfare Center, they will celebrate
for its aims intelligent understanding move the family but inertia had seized a real iob for Sam. He was made a their ninth wedding anniversary, their homes.
and treatment of conditions which are upon the woman and she refused to driver for a wholesale dry go , d con-
It is the policy of the Children's Bu-
first year however, of independence
p
the underlying factors
reau t' have each and every child ex-
move. M'hat could be done? Herewere cern at a salary of $30 a week with
thereby getting at the root of the dif- two young persons, each one really promise of fficrease. He was t,Jd that and happiness.
amined
before placement by our chil-
Mrs. Lipson continued:
ficulty. Many and varied requests are caring for the other, and of apparent- the job was his as long as he proved
made daily; requests for relief, for
medical care, for placement of chil-
go
dren, for legal advice, for help in solv-
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ing domestic difficulties, interest in
relatives abroad, aid in coping with
adolescent boys and girls, as well a,
go
requests for jobs from married wom-
aA
en, whose husbandr' wages are inade-
DISCOUNTS ON ALL
quate, etc.
02
For example:
gO
02
One cold January morning, exactly
rather pretty young
a year ago, a
02
carman appeared at the Welfare Cen-
02
0
ter, her face tear-stained and showing
evidence of great emotional disturb-
gP
02
nce.
her
whole
bearing
one
of
abject
;i
02
helplessness and despondency. She
go
was untidy and poorly dressed. She
waited quietly until the worker ap-
This bank's service extends far beyond the safe keeping
02
go
DIRECTORS
proached
her,
when
she
timidly
asked,
Zibrary and 6. (Iran) River
"what sort of office is Ohl? Some-
go
of funds and lending money.
JOHN A. BRYANT
r
body told me I could come here for
Sec. and Treas. of Doane 6 Detwiler Corn.
go
02
puny, general Builders
work but if it is a charity place I re
It is, in fact, a silent partner of its customers, aiding
go
answer any questions and I don't want
02
A.
H.
BUHL
we
,100,00, anything." She ions assured that
with its capital and knowledge in extending markets,
President Buhl Sons Company
go
1AVAWAWOOLVAV IMISMInVgWOW00
President
Buhl
Land
Company
- were a clearing house for all ailments
-
1.‘"‘"S"‘""6
--
increasing production and taking advantage of chang-
go
CA
and troubles and was asked to tell us
G. W. CARTER
--
Amu"
her problem. "Well," she answered
Var•Pres. Detroit Insurance
0 2,
go
ing situations.
job. "I am
Jr.
hesitatingly, "1 only want a
HORACE J. CAULKINS,
02
go
out of work and I haven't much to live
SA. and Treas. of The Production Tool
Detroit and Michigan are advancing so rapidly in wealth
go
Company of America
on." "What kind of work can you
do?" "Oh, anything. I will do any-
AARON DE ROY
and population that unbounded opportunities con-
02
go
thing I can to earn something so as to
Prnident Aaron Delia, Motor Car Co.
go
take care of myself and children." and
stantly unfold themselves to the alert. It is to such, to
0/
T. R. DONOVAN C o.
she burst into a violent fit of weeping.
Resident Donovan B.ildint
ho
insist
upon
being
prosperous,
that
the
Gris-
who
It was somewhile before the worker
JOHN W. FINKENSTAEDT
go
a/
could quiet her and was also told that
wold National intends its support.
al Harris, Small &Co.
he war. married, that her husband was
go
JOHN H. FRENCH
ill and could not work. Then followed
VicmPrca Bridge Mann/mm.14 Co.
go
a long tale of woe, of frequent moving
Its board of directors includes men who are themselves
in search of work and finally complete
P.
H.
GRENNAN
0/
go
eminently successful as manufacturers, merchandisers,
President Orennan Bakeries
destitution. Contradictions and her
Direct.. of Parity 1111,04 Coq, .
41/
go
manner of telling her story raised
distributors, builders, and financiers. All are retaining
her
GEORGE E. HAWLEY
go
acme doubt as to the accuracy of
Vice.Preslelent of Cram AP Bewley,
their
active
interest
in
their
affairs.
statements and that she was not tell-
Interment Bankers and Investment
go
ing the truth.
Service
All are interested in the Griswold
This was her story:
GEORGE K. HEBB
An early marriage at the age ■ f 16
National
as
forward.looking
busi•
Inc.,
ream
go
Treas.Eoorts-Wineer•Ifebb,
02
0 n man barely three years her senior;
ness men rather than as mere
CHARLES A. KANTER
go
02
a man without a regular trade or
Gstwoola
V
Presidens
of
O
w
steady job, and no resources; family
go
National Bank of Detr oit
money lenders.
opposition to the an becaus of his
C. A. KINNEY
y,,uth. But the gir ml was headstrong;
go
riswold
514 - 520 RANDOLPH STREET
id
Vete Pteseot the
she was young and longed for
Service for Every
ties
go
Dir
Naona l Bank oof Dis
02
ent d pleasure. This man was at-
CADILLAC 7660
GEORGE H. KLEIN
go
Need
02
v and offered what appeared to
Banking
Attorney. Clark,Emmo e. ti viont8/Kleis
Shades
her as romance and freedom from
go
02
Wholesale Wallpaper, Paint and Window
Commercial Accounts given special at.
F. L LOWRIE
household drudgery. Besides she had
go
of F. L Lentote tomb.'Ca.
04
Michigan's Largest Wall Paper Distributors
known him for several months and
tention. Cashier's Checks, Drafts, Letters
CALVIN H. NEWMAN
liked him. So they were married on
go
02
BRANCHES AT FLINT, SAGINAW, LANSING AND TOLEDO
of Crcdit, Travelers Checks, Foreign Ex.
President
of
The
Qrassuold
nothing a week and embarked on the
soon
National Bank of Detroit
go
change, City Collections, Out-of-town
great adventure of living. TOO
HERBERT S. REYNOLDS
g0
the bubble broke. Sam was a good
Collections, Demand Certificates of Dc.
Preside,. Profiles National Bank.
dancer
but
this
did
not
help
himta
NEI MI 111•I
posit, Customers Loans, Complete In.
o
taken.. Mohican
keep
0
job.
Jennie
was
an
attractive
I
CRAMER SMITH
g o
vestment Service.
ag
little dresser but she hadn't studied
udied a
President of Pontiac Commercial
cook hook very much and her arith-
go
and Sevin,. Bank
3% Lit Savings
metic was hail. and somehow whatever
OSCAR W. SMITH
go
brought in occasionaly just
WRY
money
Prendens of Park, Dam 6 Ca.
melted away. Soon the couple were
go
B. F. STEPHENSON
forced to move from their small apart-
02
B. F. Steploriuon. Real Estate
go
ment to a single room. They sold their
118 MICHIGAN AVE. (West of Kinsel's)
furniture, and foe a time lived luxur-
JOHN N. STALKER
go
Trust
Co.
Viet•President
Union
iously on the proceeds. Then Sam se-
Pres. Union Tale and Cruarmity Co.
go
cured work in a fa , tory, and movies
and a new dress were slain possible.
LUTHER D. THOMAS
o
go
Sam
moo. .1 The nighty -Engel Co.
But less than a year Atte—sr&
go
0 2
GEORGE W. TRENDLE
had three of four jobs. By this time
go
there was a baby boy and expenses
of The John
sof.tr
Gm. Theanical
02
Enterprise.
W.
Kansky
were mounting. Feeling that Detroit
9.30 to 1 Daily
ol
go
Now Playing Three Session., 12 to 2, 6 to 8 and
void
of
possibilities
they
scraped
M.
B.
WHITTLESEY
was
P. M
Buhl Building
together acme money and bearded the
of Whistlemy. AbLoao &Co..
g°
Saturday
Afternoon
Dancing
from
12
to
2:30
Specid
I
loosionsens Bankeos
----.....
train for the South, where they heard
go
SURPLUS $1,000,000
industrial conditions were very good.
•
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C. C. WINNINGHAM
CAPITAL
$2,000,000
In the meantime two more children
C. C. Winningham.
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UPTOWN OF I10EI Cam Avenue and Grand Boulevard. April I m
Admrcsumg
Age."
were born. In August of 1924 after
g°
A.
YOUNG
number
of
years
of
more
or
less
L
■
Pm.
es. L A. Young ladvarim, /m.
trouble.in the South they tired of the
go
OFFICERS
climate and decided to give Detroit an-
go
other trial. For • few months the
1.
F.
ACItESON
C. A. KINNEY
go
CHAS. A. KANTER
horizon was fairly clear, but soon
Cashier
CALVIN H. NEWMAN
Vice-President
Vico•Presidat
clouds appeared. Sam had found a
President
go
Private Rooms for All Occasions
job as salesman but he was staying
MARK B. PECK. Assistant Cashier
LEO J. COLEMAN, Auiztant Cashier
go
away nights, gambled and failed to
MR . WOODS
supply his wife with enough money to
CALL CADILLAC 5074 —
go
H. J. MILLER
live en. She finished her story with an
L.
B.
MALLERY
go
R. JOHN HEBER
Manager Credit Department
outburst of rage against her husband,
Manager Foreign Department
Bond
Department
Manager
"I hate him and won't live with himi
-
any
longer."
t.
The worker persuaded her to return 1
SYSTEM
RESERVE
FEDERAL
home and await • visit. Then began
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MEMBER
the intricate process of unknotting
the tangles of mane nears. Correa-

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