Underwood v. State Department of Public Health & Welfare

STONE, Judge.

The applications of Lindsey V. Underwood and Nellie R. Underwood, his wife (hereinafter called claimants), for old age assistance benefits under Chapter 208 (hereinafter referred to as benefits) were denied by the Division of Welfare in September, 1954, and, after hearing on appeal [Section 208.080], by the Director of Public Health & Welfare (hereinafter called the Director) on March 1, 1955. (Except as otherwise noted, all statutory references are to RSMo 1949, V:A.M.S.) Claimants appeal from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Butler County .affirming the Director’s decision.

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