Turner v. Boise Lodge No. 310, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks

ANDERSON, Justice.

For approximately 25 years, Mrs. Louise Turner, claimant-appellant, was employed as a chambermaid by Boise Lodge No. 310, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. 'July 13, 1954, the lodge wrote claimant a letter discontinuing her services as of July 15, 1954, but keeping her on the active payroll until August 1, and thereafter on vacation pay until August 15, 1954.

The employer stated the reason claimant was relieved of her duties was that she was unable to do her work. During the last few months of her employment she had become absent-minded, and was not strong enough .to…