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The Welfare Agent discussed the case of A. Rodofsky, 32 Clelland Road. This man was a tailor. He has two boys, one who is serving in New York as an interne receiving board and room but no money. The other boy is being eucated from the Cary Educational Fund. Five or six years ago one of the children was killed in an automobile accident and since that time, Mrs. Rodofsky has been mentally deficient. The house is mortgaged for only $600. but is owned jointly. The taxes and interest are probably less than $10. per month. Mr. Mitchell asked approval of temporary aid not to exceed $10. per week. Mr. Potter moved that the approval be granted. Mr. Clarkoseconded the motion and it was so voted. Im Rodofsky case. Mr. Clark stated that he had received a letter from Edward L. Kelley stating that his mother had had another Kelley shock and that his sister Mary was unable to take care of casee her and he wondered if the Town might hospitalize her. The matter was turned over to Mr. Mitchell for investigation and report. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had been using his car all day for some time and he asked that the Board consider reimbursing him for it. Mr. Clark asked him about how many miles a day he drove the car and he stated that he did not know. He checked it one day when they were especially ' busy and found that he had gone about thirty miles. Mr. Clark suggested that he make a test of one week and report his mileage and he stated that he would do this. Mr. Potter asked Mr. Mitchell what he thought a fair allowance would be and he said that he thought an'allowance the same as the Building Inspector receives, that is $100* per year, would be satisfactory. Mr. Mitchell will report on the matter next Tuesday. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. A true record, Attest: `- C rk Use of car by Welfare Agent.