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Answer. All pathogenic (disease producing) bacteria are killed by subjecting them to pasteurization temperatures.
Question. What are some of the diseases which can be transmitted by raw- milk ?
Answer. I. Bovine tuberculosis.
2. Scarlet fever.
3. Septic sore throat.
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4. Diphtheria.
5. Undulant fever.
6. Measles.
7. Typhoid fever.
8. Dysentery.
Question. What is the pasteurization of milk?
Answer. Pasteurization is the process of heating milk for the purpose of killing pathogenic bacteria without changing the flavor, consistency or appearance of the milk.
Question, For what period of time and at what temperature is milk held in the process of pasteurization ?
Answer. Milk is held at 143 F. for not less than thirty minutes or 161 F. for fifteen seconds in the process of pasteurization.
Question, Is there a laboratory test for determining whether or not milk is properly pasteurized ?
Answer. The phosphatase test is used extensively to determine proper and improper pasteurization of milk.
Question. Does pasteurization improve the keeping quality of milk?
Answer. Pasteurization improves the keeping quality of milk tremendously and almost completely reduces losses for spoilage.
Question. Is pasteurized milk sterile?
Answer. There are many non-pathogenic (non disease producing) bacteria which survive pasteurization temperatures.
Question. Does pasteurization affect the food value of milk?
Answer. Only the heat labile Vitamin "C" (the anti scorbutic vitamin) is destroyed in pasteurization. However a milk is not a good source of Vitamin "C" and babies being fed on pasteurized milk should also receive orange juice.
Question. Are pasteurization plants licensed and supervised ?
Answer. Pasteurization plants are licensed and supervised by the Massachu- setts Department of Public Health and the local Boards of Health.
The following is the report of Miss Marie Lyons, Public Health Nurse, Town of Norwood, Massachusetts :
The Norwood Chest Clinic is held on every Thursday at 5:00 P. M., at Room 11, Municipal Building, Norwood, Massachusetts under the direction of Dr. Walter A. Griffin.
Number of Clinic Days 43
Number of patients attending 25
Number of patients given cold serum each week. 3 Number of patients given T.B. skin test 6
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Number of positive reactors 0 Number X-rayed at Norfolk County Hospital 15 Number admitted at Norfolk County Hospital 2
As a result of the Industrial X-ray Clinic conducted by the State Department of Public Health during the year all Tuberculosis suspects were reported to this Clinic in order that these patients may have another X-ray in six months.
This method of X-raying people in various industries is a very valuable health asset to the community as it may help in checking the increase of tuberculosis.
During the year the Public Health Nurses averaged about 425 calls a month. The nurses are busy in their daily work caring for chronic invalids, doing dressings, baths, enemata, hypodermics, pre-natal and post-natal care. They also instruct diabetics how to administer insulin, check their diets, etc. They instruct mothers in the care of communicable diseases. All of the nurse's duties are done wholly on doctor's orders. During the summer months they assist the doctors in tonsillec- tomies. They also help patients to be transported to hospitals, clinics, etc., when they are unable to get transportation.
The following is the report of Mr. Bartley J. King, Health Agent for the Town of Norwood.
Through the past year, the Norwood Health Department has conducted routine inspection of tenement houses, theatres, restaurants, public halls and manufacturing plants. The Agent has also co-operated with the District Health Officer and the Division of Pure Foods and Drugs of the State Department by making spot checks of local establishments for and with representatives of the State Department. Naturally, there have been violations of the Public Health Laws uncovered during these periodic visits. Many times these violations were made, not through disregard of the law, but in ignorance of it. However, a word of warning will suffice in most cases and re-check generally does not uncover repeated violation. Court action was: found necessary in only three instances.
With the re-opening of Willett Pond this past summer, it was necessary for the Board of Health to establish a set of regulations in the interest of public health and safety which are applicable at both Willett Pond and Hawes Brook. I will repeat them here for the matter of record and with no further comment.
Section 1: No DOGS allowed within the bathing area.
Section 2: No SOAP BATHS allowed.
Section 3: No BOTTLES, CANS OR ANY SHARP OBJECTS may be carried into the beach area.
Section 4: All REFUSE must be deposited in proper receptacles.
Section 5: No swimming for children beyond the safety zones.
Section 6: The use of inflated tubes or water wings is not permitted.
Section 7: Bathing shall only be permitted between 10:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., when lifeguards shall be in charge and when public toilet facilities are open for
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public use. However, the hours of opening and closing may be changed at any time to meet operating schedules or public need.
Section 8: Whoever violates any of these regulations shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $20.00 (twenty dollars) for each offense.
Section 9: As authorized by the provisions of Chapter III of the General Laws as amended, the foregoing regulations are made and adopted for the protection of public health.
Samples of water were taken from both Willett Pond and Hawes Pool through- out the bathing season and examined for quality and bacteria content. At no time during the past year was the danger point reached at either swimming area. To dispell any thoughts of fear in the minds of parents whose children use the local bathing areas, the Board of Health will be ever on guard and will take immediate action to close either or both of the swimming places if and when they are found to be a danger to the public health through polution or unsanitary conditions.
All matters of public health referred to me throughout the year were investi- gated and acted upon by the Board of Health.
May I thank the members of the Board of Health for their kind advice and many courtesies extended to me during the year.
JAMES F. FOLEY, JOHN P. DIXON, CHARLES L. LYNCH, M.D., Board of Health, Town of Norwood.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN PHYSICIAN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Gentlemen :
I was appointed Town Physician on June 29, 1948 to fill the vacancy which resulted by the untimely death of Dr. George Klein. My report consists of :
Office visits 212
Home and Hospital Visits 373
585
Services rendered included treatment to threc groups :
General Relief Cases Aid to Dependent Children Old Age Assistance
The services consisted of medical, surgical and pediatric cases. There was one case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Advanced Type. This patient was transferred to the Braintrec Sanatarium.
The Norwood Hospital has been cooperative in all respects in caring for patients requiring hospitalization. Every consideration has been given to the admission of these patients at a time when hospital beds were in great demand. Such services as X-Ray and laboratory facilities were used when necessary.
A few cases have received care and treatment at private nursing homes. Many cases were treated at home and received adequate and efficient care administered by the District Nurses.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. O'DAY, M.D., Town Physician.
REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR
182 Dean Street Norwood. Mass. January 13, 1949
Mr. Edward C. Monahan General Manager Norwood, Massachusetts Dear Sir :
I herewith submit my report for the year 1948. Fifteen dogs were quarantined for biting. None showed symptoms of rabies at the time of quarantine or at the time of release. I was unable to locate two dogs that were reported for biting. Five truck-loads of cows, for dairy purpose, were shipped in from out of state. All of the shipments were inspected and were according to laws governing the same.
An inspection of all the animals and the conditions under which they are kept was made for the Division of Livestock Disease Control. All of the premises and conditions were found to be excellent.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS U. MAHONY, Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF PLAYGROUND DEPARTMENT
Mr. Edward C. Monahan, General Manager
Dear Sir :
Herewith is submitted my report for the Town of Norwood Recreation Program.
The first part of the report deals with the summer program and the latter part is the program during school time.
Leadership Training Course
This summer, before the playground season started, a Leadership Training Institute was held at the Civic on June 24 and 25 from 10:00 A. M. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 P. M. for all the playground personnel. For the first time since we have had this institute, people from the surrounding towns were invited to attend. We had representatives from Mansfield, Stoughton, Medfield, Sharon, Foxboro and Islington.
The course was conducted by Miss McGowan, Miss Barwick, and Mr. Flaherty from the Boston Community Recreation Association with no cost to the Town of Norwood. Miss Shumaker of the Morrill Memorial Library devoted some of her time to instruct the leaders in the proper technique of story telling.
This training was very important and certainly assisted the leaders in estab- fishing a good playground program for the summer.
Block Dances
Due to the difficulty in finding an orchestra to replace the Paul's Orchestra only three of the scheduled five Block Dances were held. However, the attendance at these block dances was very high.
Attendance
Callahan School 350
Balch School
400
Town Hall 400
1,150
Band Concerts
At a Selectmen's meeting on July 8, 1947 it was suggested that consideration be given in the 1948 budget for an appropriation to cover the cost of band concerts. In this way the Town would be able to finance half of the concerts while the others would be furnished free of charge by the bands.
Because of this we were able to have eight Band Concerts during the summer. The American Legion Band and the Norwood Musician's Union Band furnished the music for these concerts.
Baseball Trips
On Friday, July 23, 354 boys and girls with their instructors traveled to see the Red Sox-White Sox game at Fenway Park. This was the largest crowd that has ever gone in a group from Norwood to watch a big league baseball game.
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The second trip to Boston to see a big league game was made on July 29. On this trip 271 boys and girls with their leaders went to see the Braves play at Braves Field.
A breakup of the attendanec at these games follows :
Red Sox 66
Braves
Civie
46
Callahan
52
50
Baleh
34
10
Endean
16
7
Shattuck
52
30
Wilson Street
22
35
Winslow
35
35
High School
12
23
Fr. Mae's
65
35
Totals
354
271
Outings
The days that most of the children look forward to on the playgrounds are usually those on which they go to Nantasket, Lake Areher, or on a weenie roast. This year, 97 boys and girls from five playgrounds went for a day to Nantasket. The breakup is as follows: Callahan-25, Civie-16, Fr. MeAleer's-23, Wilson Street-10, and Winslow-23.
As some of the children did not wish to go to Nantasket a trip to Lake Areher was arranged. The number going totaled 73 with 11 from Wilson Street, 37 from the High School, 15 from the Balch, and 10 from Endean.
The Endean Playground and the Baleh Playground were the only ones to have a weenie roast this year.
Father's Night
The Father's Night Program which took the form of a traek meet was held at the Civie before hundreds of parents and friends of the competing boys.
The thrilling ten-event program which ineluded dashes, jumps, and relay raees was elosely contested from the start to the finish. The final standings indicated a three-way tie for first place among the Baleh, Fr. MeAleer's, and the Winslow Playgrounds.
It was deeided immediately following a short conference of the playground officials that the tie would stand with each of the winning playgrounds keeping the handsome silver trophy donated by Weleh's for four months of the year. The eup will be engraved with the names of the three winners.
Mother's Night
A program of community singing, skits, and special contests was highly enjoyed by a large group of mothers who were the guests of the playground instruetors and of their daughters at the first Mothers' Night to be observed by the Recreation Department.
One of the highlights of the evening was the song contest in which each play- ground was allowed to enter the song that had been written by the youngsters about their respeetive playground.
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Swimming Classes
Another new feature of the Department's functions was the beginners and advanced swimmer's classes which were held from July 12 to 24 at Willett Pond. These classes were conducted by Joseph Baldwin, life saving and water safety instructor from the Boston Chapter of the American Red Cross. Over 200 young- sters registered for the classes before the summer swimming season had opened.
Due to various activities at the playgrounds the attendance dropped to a daily figure of 70, out of which 39 passed their examinations.
Mr. Baldwin stated that the Children of Norwood were placed in two groups- non-swimmers and fair swimmers. With further instruction at both Willett and Hawes Ponds by the lifeguards he predicted that this situation could be remedied. Accordingly, after Mr. Baldwin had concluded his classes, classes were held at Willett and Hawes Ponds near the end of the season for all those who were inter- ested in bettering their swimming.
Hostel Trip
An experimental Hostel trip was tried out by Mary Warnke this year and it turned out to be a great success. A group of girls supervised by Mary Warnke biked to Lake Massapog for an outing. This was an all-day trip and was enjoyed by all. The girls were enthusiastic about such a trip and hope that more hostels will be held next year.
Historical Tour
Sixteen children from the High School spent a day in Boston traveling from one historic point to another. Some of the places visited were the State House, Old Ironsides, Bunker Hill, the Christian Science Building, the Mapparium, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Public Gardens. It was felt that such a trip would be both educational and enjoyable and the reaction of those who went proved this to be true.
Instructors' Games
A group of male playground instructors and directors played a game of Baseball with the Cobras near the end of the playground season. This game was one of the highlights of the season and was eagerly looked forward to by all the children.
The girl instructors learned a few lessons in softball when they played the playground All-Stars team on August 11. This game was also looked forward to by all the children on the playground as well as by the instructors.
Swimming Meet
An experimental swimming meet was arranged between Mr. Graney of Walpole and the Recreation Department. This was the first such attempt of such a nature between the two towns.
Several swimmers from Hawes Pool from the age of 10 to 15 were asked to compete in this meet. Its success can be easily noted as Norwood won two of the three events. The winners for Norwood were Dickie Walker who won the 25-yard dash for those under 12, and Stanley Bobinski who won the 50-yard dash for those 15 years old.
Mobile Library
With the co-operation of the Morrill Memorial Library, it was possible to organ- ize a Mobile Library unit this summer which visited Fr. McAleer's, Wilson Street,
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and the Callahan Playgrounds. During the playground season 157 books were borrowed by the children at these three playgrounds.
Miss Shumaker, who was in charge of this experiment, suggests that in the future the playgrounds have a specific day to visit the library for a program of story telling and music appreciation; and that a small collection of books be made available at each playground where facilities are available.
Music Appreciation
Mary Warnke, Supervisor General, inaugurated a music appreciation class on the playgrounds this year. Each playground had at least three of these musical periods. Some of the selections that were played were Peter and The Wolf, Play- land Records, Strauss Waltzes, Stephen Foster Songs, Square Dances, Symphonic Marches, and the Nutcracker Suite.
PLAYGROUND PERSONNEL
Supervisor of Tennis Martin Curran
Richard O'Leary (Temporary-1 week)
Supervisor of Baseball
Endean Lcader
John F. Kiley
Barbara Jefferson
Supervisor of Arts and Crafts
Mrs. Dorothy Nelson
Supervisor General Mary Warnke
High School Leaders Angela Kneizys Francis Triventi Shattuck Leaders Joan Dwane Thomas Curran
Civic Leaders Anne Coughlin Robert Chandler
Callahan Leaders Theresa McNulty William Ahearn
Wilson Street Leader Irene Perniola Father Mc Aleer's Leaders Marion Fleck Charles Parker
Balch Leaders Joan Seekins James Tomm
Winslow Leaders Stephanie Bonica Roy Mears
Lifeguards
Head Lifeguard
Francis Murphy
Other Lifeguards Experienced Joseph Frates Elizabeth Corcoran
First Year Charles McDonough John McDonough Stephan Learnard
Tennis
Because the tenis courts here at the Civic were not repaired until the middle of the season, the attendance was quite low. The attendance for the season follows.
This year the winners of the Tennis Tournament were Danny Chisholm who won the Juvenile Division, Tom Nugent who won the Junior Boys' Division,. Marie Chisholm who won the Junior Girls' Division, Joe Chisholm who won the Senior Boys' Division, and Marie Chisholm who won the Senior Girls' Division.
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First Row : Anne Coughlin, Robert X. Chandler, Dorothy A. Nelson, Mary Warnke, Superintendent Leon P. Smelstor, John F. Kiley, Martin B. Curran, Thomas P. Curran, Joan T. Dwane.
Second Row : Angela Kneizys, Francis Triventi, Marion L. Fleck, Charles F. Parker, Barbara Jefferson, Irene Perniola, Joan C. Seekins, Theresa B. McNulty, William V. Ahearn, Stephanie Bonica and Roy Meears.
PLAYGROUND ATTENDANCE SHEET 1948
Balch
Callahan
Civic
Endcan
Fr. Mac's High School Shattuck
Wilson
Winslow
Week
A.M.
207
A.M.
232
A.M.
P.M.
134
P.M.
89 P.M. 247 P.M. 254
P.M. 204
P.M.
130
P.M.
172
July 9
Total
360
Total
445
Total
305
Total 217
Total
490
Total
516
Total
443
Total 246
Total
418
3,440
Week
A.M.
189
A.M.
225
A.M.
166
A.M.
137
A.M.
231
A.M. 238
A.M.
319
A.M.
45
A.M.
198
Ending
P.M.
144
P.M.
185
P.M.
122
P.M.
86
P.M. 176
P.M.
206 P.M.
273
P.M.
122
P.M.
163
July 16
Total
333
Total
410
Total
288
Total 223
Total 407
Total
444
Total 592
Total
167
Total
361
3,225
Week
A.M.
191
A.M.
189
A.M.
172
A.M.
123
A.M.
172 A.M.
208
A.M. 276
A.M.
106
A.M. 227
Ending
P.M.
171
P.M.
203
P.M.
186
P.M.
64 P.M. 182
P.M.
155
P.M.
231
P.M.
140
P.M.
211
July 23
Total
368
Total
392
Total
358
Total
187
Total 354
Total
363
Total 507
Total
246
Total
438
3,213
Week
A.M.
138
A.M.
255
A.M.
138
A.M.
99
A.M.
180
A.M.
184
A.M.
199
A.M.
65
A.M.
243
Ending
P.M.
121
P.M.
225
P.M.
167
P.M.
44
P.M.
167
P.M.
141
P.M.
186
P.M.
79
P.M.
199
July 30
Total 259
Total 475
Total
305
Total
143
Total 347
Total 325
Total 385
Total
144
Total
442
2,825
Week
A.M.
161
A.M.
287
A.M.
119
A.M.
144
P.M.
63
P.M.
184
P.M.
163
P.M.
230
P.M.
87 P.M.
200
August 6
Total 282
Total
564
Total 263
Total 232
Total 396
Total
397
Total 486
Total
153
Total
469
3,242
Week
A.M.
142
A.M.
179
A.M.
86
A.M.
80
A.M.
166
A.M.
139
A.M.
195
A.M.
52
A.M.
144
Ending
P.M.
100 P.M.
134
P.M.
97
P.M.
56
P.M. 141 P.M.
109
P.M.
184
P.M.
47
P.M.
134
August 13
Total 242
Total
313
Total
183
Total
136
Total 307
Total 248
Total
379
Total
99
Total 278
2,185
Week
A.M.
143
A.M.
291
A.M.
154
A.M.
120 A.M.
197
A.M.
195
A.M.
246
A.M.
66
A.M.
210
Ending
P.M. 121
P.M.
262
P.M.
277
P.M.
54 P.M.
161
P.M.
147 P.M. 220
P.M.
84
P.M.
164
August 20
Total 264
Total 553
Total
431
Total
174
Total 358
A.M.
104
A.M.
113
A.M.
138
A.M.
71
A.M.
121
Ending
P.M.
81
P.M.
159
P.M.
125
P.M.
28
P.M.
88
P.M.
57
P.M.
127
P.M.
61
P.M.
107
August 25
Total 164
Total
323
Total 252
Total
89
Total 192
Total 170
Total 265
Total
132
Total 228
1,815
(3 days)
TOTALS
2,272
3,475
2,385
1,401
2,851
2,805
3,523
1,337
3,008 23,057
REPORT OF PLAYGROUND DEPARTMENT
171 A.M. 128 A.M. 243 A.M. 262 A.M. 239
A.M. 116 A.M. 246
Ending
P.M.
153
P.M.
213
164
A.M. 127
A.M.
61
169 A.M. 212 A.M. 234
A.M.
256
A.M.
66
A.M.
269
Ending
P.M.
121
P.M.
Total
150
Total
374
3,112
Week
A.M.
83
A.M.
Total 342
Total
466
277 P.M.
Total for Week
167
168
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TENNIS ATTENDANCE
A.M.
P.M.
Total
Week Ending July 9
40
28
68
Week Ending July 16
47
48
95
Week Ending July 23
50
58
108
Week Ending July 30
53
63
116
Week Ending August 6
47
48
95
Week Ending August 13
40
40
80
Week Ending August 20
54
61
115
Week Ending August 25
29
34
63
TOTALS
360
380
740
Playground Baseball Games
Midget
Inter.
Junior
Inter-Town
Winslow
14
15
2
2_Westwood Medfield
Fr. McAleer's
14
15
3
0
Callahan
14
14
3
1-Westwood
Civic
14
14
6
0
2 Islington
Shattuck
14
14
1
3-
1 Westwood
Balch
14
14
0
0
High School
14
14
0
0
Endean
14
14
0
0
112
114
12
6
Total 244
Playground Softball Games
Callahan
15
Civic
14
Shattuck
13
Balch
12
Winslow
12
Hi-Macs (High School and Fr. Mac's.)
6
Wilson Street
3
Total
75
Modern Dancing
A modern dance class is conducted by Miss June Beasley for any girls of Nor- wood at the Civic on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. This is a cultural activity that is very popular as it helps girls develop poise and appreciate expressive art. A recital will be held at the Junior High School in February.
Boxing
A Boxing class is held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons in the Civic for under High School age boxing. This activity is designed to help the boys stay in condi- tion and learn the art of self-defense.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
The Arts and Crafts program this year was conducted by Mrs. Nelson. Some of the articles that were made on the various playgrounds are pins, leather key cases and purses, hot plate mats and coasters, bracelets of gimp and metal, and hand-painted scarfs.
The attendance for this summer is as follows :
Week Ending July 16
Week Ending July 23
Week Ending July 30
Weck Ending August 6
Week Ending August 13
Week Ending August 20
B
G
T
B
G
T
B G
T
B G
T
B
G
T
B
G
T
5
11
16
4
16
20
Rain
0 15
15
10
9
19
4
11
15
Callahan
13
6
19
6
11
17
8 12
20
. .
. .
:
2
17
19
1
22
23
Rain
0
17
17
8
12
20
0
10
10
Mr. Mac's
2
20
22
4 22
26
1 11
12
..
. .
. .
1
19
20
0
9
9
Trip
0
8
8
Rain
0
11
11
Balch-Endean
4
13
17
Trip
3
3
6
7 17
24
0
10
10
15
13
28
High School
0
25
25
Trip
0
20
20
0
13
19
3
20
23
2
14
16
Winslow
Rain
2
15
17
0
12
12
Trip
2
13
15
0
16
16
Totals
27
111 138
17
95
112
12
58
70
13
70
83
23
74
97
31
98
129
Totals for the Summer :
Boys
123
Girls
506
Total
629
REPORT OF PLAYGROUND DEPARTMENT
Wilson
0
10
10
8
12
20
Shattuck
Rain
2
11
13
Civic
Playground
169
170
TOWN OF NORWOOD
Elementary Basketball for Boys
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons the Elementary grade and St. Catherine's boys have basketball classes and games. Swimming Pool Hall is much to small, but the boys are co-operative and they really enjoy the session.
The Senior Basketball League
The Senior League is composed of ten teams and their games are played at the Senior High School on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This activity is of tremendous value for boys who are out of school, as it gives them an opportunity to play under supervision and it keeps them in excellent physical condition.
Rifle Club
With the co-operation of the National Rifle Club, the Recreation Department conducts a rifle club. This is held on the top floor of the Municipal Building and we are very grateful to the National Rifle Club, because the youngsters are taught the proper use of fire-arms and safety.
The Symphony Orchestra
Three years ago the Norwood Recreation Department started a Symphony Orchestra because I felt that good talent was wasted after the people left a good music program which is conducted in our school system. With the sincere and excellent leadership of Professor Jean V. Dethier, the group has made tremendous progress and in due time, Norwood will have one of the finest Symphony Orchestras in the country.
This is my last report to the Town of Norwood, because in February, I am entering the service of an industrial firm in the Recreation Department. This is an opportunity for advancement and I feel very fortunate that "Lady Luck" flew my way.
Before I leave, I want to thank the citizens of Norwood for being so co-operative and kind to me. I cannot thank the youngsters enough, for without a doubt, they are the finest group of boys and girls in America. It has been an honor to super- vise Norwood's fine young ladies and men who worked for me in the department.
I also want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Mr. Francis Smith, former General Manager who appointed me after my discharge from the service in 1945. He gave me an opportunity to serve Norwood and the experience and work was to my advantage.
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