Chambers v. State Ex Rel. Parsons

Howard C. Chambers, claimant, past 62 years of age, is a farmer, and resided on, and owned, a 90-acre farm in Missouri. He had four children living with him (the wife and mother being deceased) 17, 18, 20, and 22 years of age, respectively. . The father being rather advanced in years and in poor health, Andrew H. Chambers, the oldest son, performed all the farm work. In February, 1936, Andrew went to San Francisco, apparently to seek employment. Claimant then rented the farm (which was mortgaged for $1,650) for $400 per year. Andrew was in San Francisco several months but was employed only…