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Domestic News
February 21, 1939
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Relief rolls at SRA headquarters in El Centro peaked at 758 families on Monday night, 377 more than last year, attributed to surplus labor in migratory agriculture; includes 33 transient families, per Director Robert Elliott.
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Relief Rolls Here Top Former Year
Relief rolls at SRA headquarters in El Centro totaled 758 families Monday night, the peak for this winter and 377 more than the total on a similar date last year.
Last year's peak was 830 families on April 10, Director Robert Elliott said.
Surplus labor in the migratory agricultural group is credited with boosting the relief rolls.
There are 33 transient families included in the 758 families on relief Monday night. The remainder are residents of California, Elliott said.
Relief rolls at SRA headquarters in El Centro totaled 758 families Monday night, the peak for this winter and 377 more than the total on a similar date last year.
Last year's peak was 830 families on April 10, Director Robert Elliott said.
Surplus labor in the migratory agricultural group is credited with boosting the relief rolls.
There are 33 transient families included in the 758 families on relief Monday night. The remainder are residents of California, Elliott said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
Economic
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Relief Rolls
El Centro
Sra
Surplus Labor
Migratory Agriculture
Transient Families
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Elliott
Where did it happen?
El Centro
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
El Centro
Event Date
Monday Night
Key Persons
Robert Elliott
Outcome
758 families on relief, including 33 transient families; last year's peak 830 families on april 10
Event Details
Relief rolls at SRA headquarters totaled 758 families Monday night, peak for this winter, 377 more than similar date last year, due to surplus labor in migratory agricultural group; remainder are California residents.