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Mary the misfit in society’s picture of care
A 23 year old girl known as Mary leaves home in Columbus to marry but is rejected by her partner. Local women seek help from welfare and Goodwill while Mary wanders, reading and writing difficulties noted, and a probate court option discussed as a possible solution. The piece labels Mary a misfit among misfits and questions society’s lack of a proper support spot.
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Mary
Welfare Department
Goodwill Industries
Columbus