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The morning after this happy event, Mr. Merriam leaves for hi3 work looking forward to his return home for his wife tells him she is having roast beef and apple pie for dinner. But—he never returned alive. He is killed on his way h^me. Tragedy enters another home 'at a time when everything seems brightest. The plan for the family is completely changed.
A week later, Mrs. Merriam and the Children take council to determine what is next in store for them. Michael says someone from the social, security office talked to their class about social security. He remembers this person said something about payments for their mothers in case their fathers died. Mrs. Merriam, as a result of this information, says she will visit the social security office the next day.
Mrsr. Merriam calls at the field office and the claims assistant talks to her about the employment of her husband j rtheir children under 18; their birth certificates; her marriage certificate—all needed in developing her claim to the benefits. Mr. Merriam had averaged $225 a month since January 1, 1937. Mrs. Merriam is told that she will get $74 a month until Michael is 18. After that, $53 a month until Susan is 18. Mrs. Merriam’s expression shows relief. She can see her way clear to keep Michael and Susan with her and in school for, with the insurance her husband left plus social security benefits, she actually has
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