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Blood typing
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TRAINING SCHOOL REPORT
Seventeen pupil nurses were admitted for training in 1928, making the total of pupil nurses in training thirty-seven. Eight nurses com- pleted their course and received their diploma.
Everything has been running smoothly and satisfactory in the school during the past year. We are beginning to feel the need of more room for the nurses. The two buildings at present giving us thirty-nine rooms. They are divided into two and three bed rooms with the exception of those occupied by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Su- pervisors, and a few others used by the senior pupil nurses. Five of these thirty-nine rooms are occupied by help, eight by the Superinten- dent, Assistant Superintendent, Supervisors, Dietitian, Technicians and Housekeeper, leaving us just twenty-six rooms for pupils.
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This is something for consideration and we are getting more and more applications for training each year and I feel sure that we will get the required number if I can accommodate them.
To carry on the work of the Hospital satisfactorily and to give the nurses the necessary training required by the State Board of Registra- tion we ought to have forty five pupil nurses in training all the time.
A few of the physicians and surgeons very kindly assist the Train- ing School work by giving lectures on various subjects to the nurses. To these few I offer my sincere thanks for the help.
It is with sincere regret that I make mention of the death of Dr. Wilfred F. Milot. Dr. Milot was one of the first seventeen physicians appointed to the hospital staff when the Hospital was opened in 1913, and was always a willing and co-operative worker.
Respectfully submitted, GWENDOLYN G. RICE, R. N., Superintendent
Nativities of Patients Admitted, 1928
UNITED STATES
FOREIGN
Massachusetts
1,034
Canada
97
Rhode Island
141
England
32
Maine
32
Ireland
30
New Hampshire
21
Italy
15
Connecticut
21
Scotland
14
New York
21
Sweden
7
New Jersey
10
Poland
6
Vermont
10
Germany
8
Pennsylvania
8
Austria
4
Delaware
2
Portugal
4
California
CT
Denmark
2
Nebraska
1
Russia
2
Missouri
1
France
1
Iowa
1
Albania
1
Michigan
1
Wales
1
Virginia
1
Turkey
1
Texas
1
Syria
1
Indiana
1
Macedonia
1
Ohio
1
British West Indies
1
1,312
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TREASURER'S AND AUDITOR'S REPORT Campaign Fund
In view of the fact that the fifth and last call in connection with the drive was sent out in March, 1927, the year 1928 has nothing to rec- ord but collections and some minor items of administrative expense. Exhibit D presents a summary of cash transactions from the start of the Campaign down to the close of 1928, and Exhibit E furnishes fur- ther statistics of interest.
Georgia
Azores
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ANNUAL REPORT
On December 31, 1927, unpaid subscriptions totalled $28,640.49, which total was reduced through collections to $21,369.49 on December 31, 1928. Further collections in 1929 will reduce the uncollected balance to a com- paratively small percentage of the total of original pledges.
Our examination of the Campaign records was of necessity confined to such transactions as had been reduced to cash, and such tests of accuracy as it was feasible for us to attempt satisfied us that the records. had been very well kept and might be accepted as dependable. It is to be noted that the deficit of $998.62, which existed at the close of 1927,. remain unchanged throughout 1928.
Although distinct Campaign bank accounts are still conducted as a part of the machinery of collection, all Campaign cash in banks consti- tutes a part of the total of Trust Fund Cash as per Exhibit C. (See footnote on Exhibit D).
Bonding and Insurance
We found evidence that the Treasurer's bond in the sum of $10,- 000.00 is being properly continued, and that buildings and contents are insured against fire in the total sum of $307,700.00; $261,200.00 on build- ings and $46,500.00 on contents, no change in the amount of coverage having been made during the year 1928.
We also found that the corporation is properly covered as regards Public Liability and Workmen's Compensation insurance.
Certificate
Subject to the foregoing qualification as to the audit of Campaign records, we hereby certify that statements presented herewith set forth correctly all cash transactions of the Treasurer of the Attleborough Hos- pital for the calendar year 1928, the balance of cash and investments on hand December 31, 1928, and the indebtedness on loans December 31, 1928. It is our opinion that the total of unpaid Campaign subscriptions as given in the summarizing schedule is stated with substantial accu- racy.
Respectfully submitted,
Ward, Fisher & Company
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STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS GENERAL FUND, YEAR 1928 EXHIBIT A
Balance, January 1, 1928:
Bank Checking Account.
$28.39
Office Fund
25.00 $53.39
Receipts : Hospital Account:
Patients: X-Ray
5,520.51
Laboratory 2,143.50
Physiotherapy 2,170.50
Other income from patients
58,885.13
68,719.64
Sales of Books, Cloth, Supplies, etc.
212.54
Interest on bank checking account .. . .
32.59
Donations (Schedule I).
1,960.00
Miscellaneous
44.84
Total Hospital Account Receipts ....
70,969.61
Annual Memberships (Schedule II) ....
210.00
Income from Trust Fund Investments
(Net)
11,008.13
Borrowed from Bank (net increase in
3,500.00
Total Receipts
85,687.74
85,741.13
Disbursements:
Hospital Account:
Postage
84.02
Repairs and Maintenance
866.00
Telephone and Telegraph.
632.07
Office Supplies
784.15
Miscellaneous Freight and Cartage ...
23.65
Interest paid.
181.77
X-Ray Fees
2.586.60
Laboratory Fees
1,081 25
Physiotherapy Fees
1,085.25
Salaries
36.912.24
Supplies and Equipment
8,680.41
Housekeeping Supplies
23,594.89
Heat and Light
7.911.82
Miscellaneous Expenses
1,226.58
Total Hospital Account Disbursements Balance, December 31, 1928:
85,650.70
Bank Checking Account
65.43
Office Fund
25.00
90.43
STATEMENT OF DONATIONS GENERAL FUND, YEAR 1928 EXHIBIT A-SCHEDULE I
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association (Two Free Beds) Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association (Special Maternity Aid)
$500.00
500.00
loans)
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R. F. Simmons Company (Free Bed) 250.00
Joseph L. Sweet (Free Bed) .
250.00
Joseph L. Sweet 100.00
Harold E. Sweet
350.00
Leonora P. Beers Sunday School Class, Second Congregational Church 10.00
$1,960.00
STATEMENT OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RECEIPTS GENERAL FUND, YEAR 1928 EXHIBIT A, SCHEDULE II
W. H. Bannon.
$10.00
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Bliss.
20.00
T. S. Carpenter 10.00
Mrs. H. E. Clap
10.00
Dr. L. M. Connibear
10.00
A. D. Crosby
10.00
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Gilmore
20.00
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Horton.
20.00
Mrs. H. P. Kent. 10.00
H. O. Mackinnon 10.00
Mrs. A. A. McRae
10.00
J. F. Mason
10.00
M. Schweinshaut
10.00
Rev. D. F. Sheedy
10.00
F. E. Sturdy
10.00
*A. M. Sweet.
10.00
F. L. Torrey
10.00
Mrs. J. E. Tweedy.
10.00
*Deceased
SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS DECEMBER 31, 1928 EXHIBIT B
Cash, Checking Account
$65.43 Notes Payable $8,500.00
Cash, Office Fund .. .
25.00
Hospital
8,409.57
$8,500.00
$8,500.00
HOSPITAL ACCOUNT GENERAL FUND, YEAR 1928 EXHIBIT B-SCHEDULE I
Balance, January 1, 1928
$4,946.61
Receipts during 1928. $70,969.61
Disbursements during
85,650.70
Annual Memberships . . Balance, Dec. 31, 1928. . 8,409.57
90,597.31
$90,597.31
Balance, Dec. 31, 1928 ..
$8,409.57
Income from Trust Funds 11,008.13
210.00
1928
$210.00
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SUMMARY OF TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS DECEMBER 31, 1928 EXHIBIT C-SCHEDULE III
Caslı
$970.58
Note Payable *$1,500.00 Albert W. and Ellen
Savings Accounts 23,900.00
Certificate of Deposit .. 5,000.00
Winsor Foundation ... Charles C. Wilmarth
93,000.00
Mortgages
10.000.00
Bonds 115,543.75
Fund
10,000.00
Stocks
36,904.60
Real Estate, Sturdy
Foundation 30,000.00
Donated Buildings and
Equipment
172,392.72
1925 Campaign Buildings and Equipment 349,887.63
William R. Cobb Fund .. Mary A. Wilmarth Per- manent Bed Fund .... 5,000.00 Dorothy Sulloway Sweet Permanent Bed Fund. 5,000.00
Annie L. Ray Permanent Bed Fund 5,000.00
Albert K. and Mary J.
Hunton
Permanent
Bed Fund
5,000.00
Frances A. Crandall
Fund 500.00
Sarah Finberg Fund.
2,000.00
Life Membership Fund .. James H. and Adah S. Sturdy Real Estate
Foundation
30,000.00
Ida C. Bright Permanent Bed Fund
5,000.00
Sarah
J.
and
Mary
Briggs Fund
5,000.00
Sturdy Memorial Hospi- tal Alumnae Associa-
tion Permanent Bed
Fund
5,000.00
Sundry Donations for
Buildings and Equip-
ment
10,000.00
Estate of Fannie M. Tap-
pan, Donations for
Buildings and Equip- ment
10,000.00
Sweet Donations for
Buildings and Equip-
ment
152,392.72
1925 Campaign Fund 358,580.19
Surplus 28,726.37
$744,599.28
$744,599.28
*Dated September 27, 1928, payable to First National Bank on demand
1
1,900.00
Emily H. Horton Fund. . 1,000.00 Harriet A. Robinson Wil- marth Permanent Bed Fund 5,000.00
5,000.00
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LIST OF LIFE MEMBERS TRUST FUND, DECEMBER 31, 1928 (38 at $50.00 each) EXHIBIT C-SCHEDULE V
Maurice J. Baer
Dr. Frederick V. Murphy
Randolph E. Bell
Geneva E. Murphy
*Philip E. Brady
Edgar A. Remington
Edward P. Claflin
Lillian B. Remington
*Martha A. Claflin
Frank J. Ryder
Dr. Joshua W. Clarke
Gertrude F. Ryder
Blanche Daggett
Frank E. Smith
Joseph Finberg
Samuel M. Stone
Victor R. Glencross
Tilda B. Stone
Edward L. Gowen
Mary E. Sweeney
Horace B. Gowen
Florence M. Sweet
Jessie M. Gowen
Gertrude H. Sweet
Dr. William O. Hewitt
Harold E. Sweet
*Gertrude E. Kendall
Hayward F. Sweet
Dr. Ralph P. Kent
Joseph L. Sweet
Annie G. King
Marian H. Sweet
William L. King
Beatrice W. Wilmarth
William J. Luther Charles A. Moores *Deceased
*Charles C. Wilmarth
*Mary A. Wilmarth
CAMPAIGN CASH SUMMARY DECEMBER 31, 1928 EXHIBIT D
Receipts :
Subscriptions Collected :
To December 31, 1927.
$347,805.79 7,271.00
$355,076.79
Special Contributions:
To December 31, 1927.
3,424.68
During 1928
$250.00
During 1928
65.00
315.00
3,739.68 5.00
Interest on late collection.
Interest on bank deposits and temporary investments:
To December 31, 1927.
2,805.62
During 1928
1.93
2,807.55
Total receipts
361,629.02
Disbursements:
Payments on buildings and equipment: To December 31, 1927
349,887.63
During 1928
0.00
349,887.63
Expenses to December 31, 1927. .
2.739.07
Expenses during 1928
309.76
3.048.83
352.936.46
8,692.56
During 1928
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Transferred to Trust Fund Checking Account:
To December 31, 1927
During 1928
900.00 7,000.00
7,900.00
Balance in Campaign bank accounts, December 31, 1928
*$792.53
*First National Bank Manufacturers National Bank
$404.10
126.10
Attleboro Trust Co. .. .
262.36
$792.56
NOTE: Campaign bank accounts as at the close of 1928 form a part of Trust Fund Cash, but are set forth distinctly in this summary for statistical purposes.
Signed,
HAROLD E. SWEET, Treasurer
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION
October 1, 1927 to October 1, 1928
Three regular meetings of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Asso- ciation have been held during the past year with the President, Mrs. Arthur C. Conro, presiding. There has been an average attendance of eleven members.
The work of the organization has again proceeded in the same mall- ner as outlined when the Association was included in the Chest, namely -- the support of three free beds, and the purchase of sewing material and other needed articles for the hospital-in fact so far as the sum from the Chest permits. The purchasing committee working with the hos- pital superintendent, has attended to the buying as usual, and the chair- man of the sewing committee has handled the work of cutting, distribut- ing and returning the finished work to the hospital. As in previous years this important part of the work has been done by the various church organizations and interested individuals.
The hospital reports that eight patients have used the free beds during the past year, an increase of four over the previous year.
The success of the Donation Day held last October, with Mrs. C. F. Stone as chairman, was very gratifying. The response was most gen- erous, and a large amount of supplies was received at the hospital. Good advertising and publicity, coupled with a thorough canvass of the city, was largely responsible for its success.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN S. GIBB, Secretary
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ANNUAL REPORT
OFFICERS OF STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION
President. Mrs. Arthur C. Conro
First Vice-President. Mrs. J. Lee Mitchell Second Vice-President. . Mrs. George Crosby
Treasurer. Miss Annie Wheeler
Secretary Miss Irene L. Battey
Purchasing Committee
Mrs. Harold E. Sweet Mrs. Samuel M. Stone Dr. Laura V. Conibear
Chairman of Sewing Committee. Mrs. Lawrence P. Keeler
Chairman of Donation Day . Mrs. Harold Blake
Auditors
Miss Amy White
Miss Alice S. Carpenter
DIRECTORS OF HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION, 1927-1928
Mrs. Frank Allen
Mrs. Mary Kent
Mrs. Harold D. Baker, Sr.
Mrs. Edwin F. Leach
Mrs. George Bliven
Mrs. Oscar Lindstrom
Mrs. Arthur M. Briggs
Mrs. Arthur A. McRea
Mrs. Walter A. Briggs
Mrs. Frederick V. Murphy
Mrs. F. J. Carley, N. Attleboro
Mrs. E. D. Rhind
Mrs. C. W. Cedarberg
Mrs. J. B. Ryder, N. Attleboro
Mrs. Albert Dunham
Mrs. C. Fred Stone
Mrs. Fred Franz
Mrs. George Sweeney
Mrs. John L. Gibb
Mrs. George White
Mrs. William O. Hewitt
Mrs. Charles Wilmarth
Mrs. Lawrence P. Keeler
Mrs. Percy Wilmarth
Mrs. Harry Wolfenden
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER October 1, 1927 to October 1, 1928 RECEIPTS
Balance on hand October 1, 1927.
$353.65
Received from Community Chest.
4,459.05
Received from sale of goods
16.88
Interest on daily balances.
24.77
$4,854.35
DISBURSEMENTS
Women's Free Bed
$250.00
Children's Free Bed.
250.00
Maternity Bed.
500.00
Hospital supplies and sewing materials.
2,543.44
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Mending and sewing.
257.50
China and enamelware.
172.35
$3,973.29
$881.06
FURNISHING FUND
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand October 1, 1928.
$73.49
Received from Frank Rounseville.
25.00
Received from Women's Benevolent Society, Murray Church
25.00
Received from Ioline Bacon Class
25.00
Received from Mutual Helpers
25.00
Received from Q. O. C. Class
25.00
Received from Graduate Nurses
25.00
Received from Daughters of Isabella.
25.00
Received from Gertrude F. Ryder .. 25.00
Interest on deposit in Attleborough Savings Bank. .
3.91
$277.40
DISBURSEMENTS
Paine Furniture Co., for chairs
$110.00
$110.00
Balance on hand October 1. 1928
$167.40
Respectfully submitted,
Annie A. Wheeler, Treasurer
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PURCHASING COMMITTEE For the Year Ending October 1, 1928
12 doz. gowns
3 prs. shears
6 doz. surgeons' gowns
96 mattress covers
180 yds. linen crash
135 yds. red star diapering
102 1/4 yds. sterling ticking 5 doz. baby blankets
14 doz. bath blankets
44 doz. sheets
32 doz. pillow cases
220 bed spreads
88 yds. dimity 3 doz. pieces tape
68 doz. spools thread
133 14 yds. blanket binding
384 yds. unbleached sheeting
4℃
ANNUAL REPORT
666 14 yds. good-night twill
99 34 yds. daisy cloth
86 yds. Indian head
690 1/2 yds. outing flannel 18 doz. Turkish towels 8 1/2 yds. quilted padding
22 doz. wash cloths 22 doz. hand towels
216 34 yds. huck towelling
3 (qt. size) white enamel graduates
3 (pt. size) white enamel graduates
6 catheter trays
12 shallow basins
6 white enamel pails
12 perfection bed pans
12 white enamel male urinals
4 trays
6 sponge bowls
6 deep basins
1 doz. soap dishes
4 doz. plates
3 doz. creamers
1/2 doz. tea pots
4 doz. fruit dishes
2 doz. oatmeal dishes
2 easy chairs for private maternity rooms (from special fund)
Respectfully submitted,
GERTRUDE H. SWEET, Chairman TILDA B. STONE DR. LAURA G. CONIBEAR
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association
REPORT OF THE SEWING COMMITTEE
October 1, 1927 to October 1, 1928
Martha A. Claflin Class 100 diapers 60 doctors' towels
Mrs. Remington's Class
130 doctors' towels 100 diapers
Pilgrim Church 8 operating room pads
92 breast binders
20 abdominal binders
24 split T pads
29 T binders Women's Benevolent Society, Murray Church
60 doctors' towels
116 breast binders
24 split T binders
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15 small sheets
20 operating stand covers
72 abdominal binders
48 many-tail binders
12 maternity petticoats
180 diapers
Second Congregational Church
70 doctors' towels
60 abdominal binders
60 operating room pads
43 many-tail binders
43 operating sheets 40 breast binders
34 coffee bags
40 breast binders
First Baptist Ladies
12 many-tail binders
26 breast binders
40 diapers
Mansfield Ladies
10 abdominal binders
20 breast binders
12 small sheets
All Saints 30 baby dresses
Ioline Bacon Class
120 draw sheets Making a total of 1725 pieces
Respectfully submitted,
GRACE KEELER, Chairman
The foregoing satisfactory reports submitted by the officers of the Hospital Aid Association, are proof, not only of the loyalty of officers and directors, but also of the continued interest and devotion to the Hos- pital on the part of a large number of Attleboro women.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET W. CONRO, President Hospital Aid Assn.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Building Inspector
To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
I have the honor of submitting the annual report of the Building In- spector for the year 1928. A total of 380 permits were issued as follows:
One Family Dwellings
81
Valued at $351,200.00
Two Family Dwellings
7
42,000.00
Private Garages
130
44,205.00
Public Garages.
4
29,700.00
Mercantile Buildings.
5
108,600.00
Hall and Club House.
1
5,000.00
Lunch Cart.
1
6,550.00
Ice Plant. .
1
8,000.00
Gasoline Stations
2
2,950.00
Barns and Minor Buildings.
39
24,015.00
Alterations on Dwellings
106
101,725.00
In other Buildings.
3
12,000.00
380
$735,945.00
During the year I have inspected 244 Buildings, the figures given in this report are from estimates furnished by the applicant and in many cases are lower than cost.
I find that generally speaking there seems every desire to adhere to the building laws, and in only one or two cases have I found it neces- sary to resort to special measures to enforce them.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED A. CLARK, Building Inspector
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ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Dept. of Public Welfare
REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1928
To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council of Attleboro: Gentlemen:
In compliance with the City Ordinance, the Department of Public Welfare respectfully submits its annual report for the year ending De cember 31st, 1928.
The number of people aided during the year was 684, representing 161 families, at an expense of $41,736.62. The net cost of this department. to the City of Attleboro was $29.598.50.
It is the earnest desire of this department to keep within the ap. propriation allowed, and at the same time take care of all worthy ap- peals. By the practice and strict economy and close supervision, we have kept within our appropriation and turned back a small amount into the City Treasury.
Many new cases were added during the year. Although 19 more families were aided than the previous year. the cost was about the same as in 1927. Conditions were about the same as 1927, with the exception of unemployment, which was the largest for several years, during Jan- uary and February. Positions were very difficult to obtain, and the de- partment did not have its usual success in securing work for those able to labor, but so unfortunate as to be unable to find anyone to hire them. Much short time was experienced by many of the wage earners, and when sickness came to these families, they were forced to seek aid, and we were obliged to aid them.
CITY INFIRMARY
The appropriation of $2,900.00 allowed this department for several major repairs to the City Infirmary was not expended. Early in the year, the council had under consideration, the extension of the water main to the Infirmary. The committee on water supply, who investi- gated the project, reported after careful survey, that the heavy expense involved, because of the many expensive repairs needed at the Infirmary. that it would be more economical for the city to erect a new Infirmary on some site nearer to the water supply.
A special committee was appointed to investigate the needs and advisability of a new Infirmary, and this department has been encour- aged regarding a new building. Plans and estimates were requested, which were given to the committee. Under these circumstances this department did not feel that the money appropriated for permannet re- pairs should be expended, and it was decided that the improvements be deferred, until such time as the recommendations of the committee be decided upon.
We earnestly recommend that early consideration be given the pro- ject of a new City Infirmary. Because of the encouragement given this department, no request for an appropriation for major repairs at the Infirmary, has been made for 1929.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Appropriations
Salaries.
$2,350.00
Administration and Other Expenses
905.50
City Infirmary
9,938.00
Mother's Aid.
13,690.00
Outside Relief.
17,500.00
Total Appropriations
$44,383.50
Total Expenditures
41,736.62
Unexpended Balance.
$2,644.88
DETAIL OF APPROPRIATION Salaries
Appropriation
$2,350.00
Expended.
2,350.00
Balance
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPENSES
Appropriation.
$905.50
Expended .
839.12
Balance
$66.38
CITY INFIRMARY
Appropriation.
$9,938.00
Refunds.
56.01
Total Appropriation
$9,994.01
Transfer to Outside Relief.
275.00
Net Appropriation .
9.719.01
Expended
7,153.25
Balance
$2,565.76
MOTHER'S AID
Appropriation.
$13,690 00
Transfer to Outside Relief.
1,900.00
Net Appropriation.
$11,790.00
Expended
11,739.82
Balance
$50.18
OUTSIDE RELIEF
Appropriation .
$17,500.00
Transfer from City Infirmary
275.00
Transfer from Mother's Aid.
1,900.00
Total Appropriation.
$19,675.00
Expended
19,655.43
Balance
$19.57
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DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
Administration and Other Expenses
Rent.
$216.00
Light.
8.68
Phone
49.91
Office Supplies.
162.14
Auto Allowance.
300.00
Transportation, Outside Relief.
102.39
Tota
$839.12
CITY INFIRMARY
Salaries
$900.00
Labor.
544.00
Medical
125.60
Food Supplies.
3,172.07
Dry Goods and Clothing
302.89
Repairs on House
607.00
Fuel.
458.83
Light.
175.12
Phone
48.89
Other House Maintenance and Operation.
386.13
Hay and Grain ..
253.30
Outbuildings Maintenance and Operation.
179.42
Total
$7,153.12
MOTHER'S AID
Weekly Cash
$10,560.82
Supplies
694.12
Medical.
143.65
Cities and Towns.
386.23
Total.
$11,739.82
OUTSIDE RELIEF
Weekly Cash
$8,863.70
Clothing.
580.65
Fuel.
1,012.73
Rent, Board and Care.
5,869.09
Medical.
1,027.65
Towns, Cities and Institutions
2,136.61
Burials. .
165.00
Totals
$19,655.43
Total Expenditures of Welfare Department During 1928 .. Collectable Accounts Against Individuals, Towns, Cities and Commonwealth During 1928.
$41,736.62
$12,138.12
Net Cost of Department During 1928
$29,598.50
$29,598.50
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STATISTICS
The Tax Rate in 1928 was $31.80. Slightly over 21/2% was expended on the Department of Public Welfare.
Per Capita Cost Based on 1920 Census.
$1.4312
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK C. ROUNSEVILLE, JAMES F. MURPHY, STEPHEN H. FOLEY. JOSEPH HARDY, Almoner
Report of City Physician
The year 1928 showed an increased demand for the City Physician, there being 850 calls for services as compared with 804 in 1927. These calls ranged from one to fifty-four per individual or family. The distance traveled on house calls ranged from 1/8 of a mile to 12 miles for a round trip.
There were four confinement cases during 1928; two were cared for at home and two at the Sturdy Hospital. Several cases have required hospital treatment, some at Sturdy Hospital and some at Tewksbury Infirmary.
Every possible effort has been made to see that proper and adequate treatment was given in each case.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES H. BREWSTER, M. D.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Fire Department
MAYOR
Fred E. Briggs
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Winslow H. Brown, Chairman Alfred LaLiberte
Frank J. Nerney
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
William E. Sweeney, Chairman
Craig C. Pope
Chief Fred A. Clark, Clerk Asst. Chief Leonard Gould
PERMANENT MEN
Located at South Main Street Station
Chief Fred A. Clark. 22 Hayward St.
Assistant Chief Leonard Gould .. SS Forest St.
Captain Bert E. Riley 19 Capron St.
Lieutenant Joseph O. Mowry 5 Second St.
Lieutenant Herbert E. Knight. 15 Angell St.
Frank E. Barney 9 Gustin Ave.
Charles E. Barrett. . 34 Hope St.
Francis J. Barrett. . 60 Pearl St.
Eustace H. Benson
32 North Main St.
Harold Cassidy. North Main St.
William A. Demers.
928 Park St.
Lawrence Flanagan
14 Solomon
St.
Charles I. Gay.
15 Emory St.
Peter Godfrey. . .
206 Wilmarth St.
Herman F. Gorman
. South Main St.
Nelson B. Lees
. 31 Adamsdale Ave.
William Lovenbury
Olive
John Ludgate. 707 Newport Ave.
Harry E. Morris . 562 Newport Ave.
William E. Riley .96 Park St.
William A. Wheaton.
12 Garden St.
Located at Union Street Station
Captain Hiram R. Packard. . 8 Hope St.
Lieutenant Herbert E. Brown . 154 County St.
Lieutenant Albert N. Knight. 10 Lafayette St.
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