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The collection of garbage under the direction of Walter H. Follett has re- ceived careful attention. This work is done under contract and few complaints have reached us from householders. The present methods of disposal of refuse and garbage cannot be carried on in a satisfactory manner indefinitely. This waste material increases in amount each year, and will eventually have to be destroyed by incineration.
OUTSTANDING VITAL STATISTICS
There were 224 deaths in Attleboro during 1930. The crude death rate based on the census population of 21,777 was 10.2 per 1,000.
The largest number of deaths for one month occurred in April, when there were twenty-six. Including non-residents, there were twenty-eight deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis, eighteen from cancer, thirty-five from chronic heart disease, and eight deaths from different forms of pneumonia. There were twenty- eight deaths from cerebral hemorrhage, and sixteen from chronic nephritis. Four deaths occurred as a result of automobile accidents.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion the department gratefully acknowledges the recognition and assistance given to its efforts by the newspapers, by the general public, and by other city departments. The favorable attitude of the press has been a source of great encouragement to us, and has helped to stimulate and maintain a real interest in public health. In the work of immunization, quarantine, exclusion of certain children from school, and in the task of selection of undernourished children for both health camps we have enjoyed the advantage of a hearty cooperation with the school department.
The physicians of the city have, as in other years, reported cases promptly, and have indicated in many ways their evident concern about disease prevention. The work of the local private health agencies is appreciated, and we have felt free to call on them for help when it was needed.
If we consider the activities of a health department for which public funds are appropriated, we find that they are particularly concerned in the prevention of disease, and the promotion of health. A proper functioning health department saves lives, and prevents sickness and economic loss.
Is public health service today a good investment? The answer on all sides is in the affirmative. Such service today actually costs less than the money saved
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through the prevention of deaths from just four diseases, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, scarlet fever and diphtheria.
In addition to the protection afforded against these four diseses, preventive medicine stops the occurrence of many cases of illness that if they occurred might ultimately recover, but which would cause much expense and discomfort. The general public, as well as the medical profession, today are both giving much thought to the possibilities of properly applied health work. Many of the serious epidemic diseases of a few years ago are now controlled by immunization. With very little effort and without danger we are all now assured of protection against typhoid fever, smallpox and diphtheria. Modern methods of sanitation have diminished the incidence of many other diseases as well. A city cannot afford to ignore these facts.
Is our community safe? Shall we wait for an epidemic of typhoid fever or septic sore throat to arouse us, and to remind us that possibly we have not given enough protection to our milk and food supplies?
Oral hygiene and the care of the teeth of our school and pre-school children have been neglected. The large amount of dental disease which is now re- cognized as a frequent source of ill health can be prevented.
With the appreciation and more general adoption of scientific preventive health measures we will see the end of many of these examples of ignorance.
Respectfuly submitted,
WILLIAM O. HEWITT,
Health Office
A RECORD OF WEIGHT GAINS FOR SIX YEARS Attleboro Health Camp
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1st week
85 lbs.
812 lbs.
992 lbs.
994 lbs. 1334 lbs. 131} lbs.
2nd week
331
47를
47층
62
54
65
3rd week
401
392
47
36
591
593
4th week
512
471
48元
433
26.
334
5th week
243
332
313
493
443
40분
6th week
331
42
373
281
433
241
TOTAL 26811bs.
2914 lbs. 3124 lbs. 3194 lbs. 3614 lbs. 354 lbs.
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EXPENDITURES, 1930
Salaries
Health Officer
$ 1,000.00
Inspector of Milk.
750.00
Inspector of Slaughtering
600.00
Inspector of Animals
300.00
Tuberculosis Nurse
1,500.00
Care of Dump-Labor
730.34
Garbage Disposal.
1,600.00
Clerk
521.67
$ 7,002.01
State Sanatoria
Westfield.
216.00
Bristol County
3,035.50
Lakeville.
387.00
Canton.
114.85
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
196.71
Miscellaneous
22.75
3,972.81
Quarantine and Contagious Disease Hospitals
Rabies Vaccine 18.75
18.75
Nursing and Care at Home
Aid to Scarlet Fever Patients
72.00
Aid to Diphtheria Patients.
24.00
Aid to Venereal Patients
34.80
130.80
General Expenses
Rent.
150.00
Light
1.74
Phone.
5.40
Laboratory Maintenance
116.09
Dump Material.
183.63
Automobile Maintenance
433.10
Tuberculosis and Diphtheria Prevention Clinics
Supplies
118.05
Express.
2.09
Advertising
16.27
Printing. .
58.75
House-to-house Canvass.
169.46
Fees to Other Cities and Towns
00.00
Inspection of Plumbing
Arthur B. Read.
172.00
John W. Bullock
56.00
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Office Supplies Incidentals. . 88.27
147.52
Necessary Expenses within Mass. for securing informa- tion to improve department service. 39.00
Physician's Fees. 138.00
1,895.37
TOTAL
$13,019.74
ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1931
Salary of Health Officer
Salary of Inspector of Milk.
2,000.00
Salary of Inspector of Slaughtering 600.00
Salary of Inspector of Animals. 300.00
Salary of Tuberculosis Nurse
1,600.00
Care of Dump-Labor.
730.34
Garbage Disposal
1,600.00
Clerk.
730.34
Quarantine and Contagious Disease Hospitals
500.00
Nursing and Care at Home
300.00
State Sanatoria
4,500.00
Rent.
150.00
Light
5.00
Phone.
20.00
Laboratory Maintenance.
125.00
Care of Dump-Material.
70.00
Automobile Maintenance
675.00
Tuberculosis and Diphtheria Prevention Clinics.
500.00
Physicians' Fees.
100.00
Fees to Other Cities and Towns.
200.00
Inspection of Plumbing.
250.00
Office Supplies.
200.00
Necessary Expenses with Mass. for securing information
50.00
Incidentals.
50.00
TOTAL
.$15,255.68
WILLIAM O. HEWITT, Health Officer.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS, 1930
State subsidy on patients at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital on cases settled in Attleboro. $1,536.42
State reimbursement on State cases, cases not settled in Attleboro, nor in any city or town in Massachusetts. . 251.20
Reimbursement from Plainville, Mass., for case cared for at Bristol
County Tuberculosis Hospital, and having settlement in Plainville. 498.50
Reimbursement from Rehoboth, Mass., for case cared for at Bristol County Tuberculois Hospital, and having settlement in Rehoboth. 137.80 Reimbursement from family for case cared for at Westfield State Sanatorium. . 56.00
to improve Department service.
Reimbursement for cleaning cesspool. License Fees 247.00 10.00
$2,736.92
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1-Appropriation for the employment of a full-time milk, food, and sanitary inspector.
2-The establishment of a dental clinic according to plans to be submitted to the Mayor by the Superintendent of Schools and the Health Officer.
3-The appointment by the Mayor of a special committee to investigate and to make recommendations relative to the establishment of a sewerage system in South Attleboro.
WILLIAM O. HEWITT,
Health Officer.
DEATHS BY MONTHS, 1930
Deaths
Stillborn
January.
21
2
February
10
2
March
18
3
April.
26
1
May
21
1
June
19
2
July
11
2
August
21
0
September
20
1
October.
15
1
November
25
0
December.
17
0
Total
224
15
CORRECTED DEATH RATES
Year
Population
No. of Deaths Death Rate
1920
19,731
258
13.0
1921.
19,936
205
10.3
1922
20,141
209
10.3
1923
20,346
263
12.9
1924.
20,551
254
12.3
1925
20,756
261
12.5
1926
20,961
257
12.2
1927
21,166
267
12.6
1928
21,371
269
12.5
1929
21,576
300
13.9
1930
21,777
224
10.2
The city's death rate for 1930 based on the census population of 21,777 was 10.2 per one thousand inhabitants.
The infant mortality rate based on 457 live births during the year was 65.6.
DEATHS BY AGES, 1930
Deaths.
Number of
Female
Male.
Under 1 year ..
1-2 years.
2-3 years.
3-4 years
4-5 years
5-10 years
10-15 years.
15-20 years.
20-30 years.
30-40 years.
40-50 years
50-60 years.
60-70 years.
70-80 years
Over 80 years.
January . .
21
13
8
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1 2
6
3
3
February.
10
10
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
2
0
00
7
=
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
1
5
March.
26
9
17
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
3
6
2
0
2
4
April.
21
9
12
2
1
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
5
4
3
May
19
00
=
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
5
0
5
1
3
1
1
June .
=
7
4
0
0
0
0
C
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
0
July .
21
11
10
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
6
5
0
August.
September.
20
10
15
10
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
1
4
3
3
October .
15
9
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
0
2
2
1
November.
25
12
13
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
3
3
9
4
December .
17
9
00
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
1
-
3
4
4
4
Totals.
224
104
120
30
3
0
0
0
7
2
00
17
00
23
21
39
39
28
.
Stillbirths Excluded
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INFANT MORTALITY
Totals ..
Male.
Female. .
Under 1 Day. .
1-2 Days.
2-3 Days .. .
3 Days-1 Wk .. .
1-2 Wks ..
2-3 Wks.
3-4 Wks.
3 Wks .- 1 Mo ...
1-2 Mos.
2-3 Mos.
3-6 Mos.
6-9 Mos.
9-12 Mos.
January.
2 2 1
1
1 1
February
1
1
1
March
3
2
1
2
1
April
4
3
1
2
1
1
May
2
1
1
1
1
June
2
2
1
1
July
0
August
1
1
1
September
5
4 1
1
2
1
1
October
4
2 2
1
2
1
November.
3
1 2 1
1
1
December
1
1
1
Totals
30 17 13 6 518
3
124
Anencephalic
1
1 1
Birth Injury.
1
1 1
Cerebral hemorrhage. 5
4 1 1
3
1
Congenital Atelectasis 2
2 1
1
Congenital Heart Disease 2
2 1
1
Dysentery
1
1
1
Erysipelas
1
1
1
Gastro Enteritis.
1
1
1
Influenza
1
1
1
Maternal Toxemia 1
1
1
Myocarditis-chronic 1
1
1
Paralysis.
1
1
1
Pneumonia-Bronchial 2
2
1 1
Premature birth. 7 521312
Status Lymphaticus 1
1
1
Unknown cause.
1
1
1
Whooping cough.
1
1
1
Totals
30 17 13 6 5 1 8
3 124
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CAUSES OF DEATHS, 1930
January . .
February . .
March. .
April. .
May. .
June. .
July.
August .
September
October.
November .
December.
Totals. ..
Accident-Automobile .
3
4
Accident-Burns
1
1
Accident-Poisoning
1
1 1
Alcoholism .
1
Arterio Sclerosis.
1 1
1
3
2
2
4 14
Brain Tumor .
1
Bronchitis-Acute.
1
Bronchitis-Chronic.
1
2
3
2
3111
2 2
1 18
Cerebral Embolism.
1
2
Cerebral Hemorrhage.
2
1
1
2 2 14 2 1 7
3 28
Childbirth
1
1
Cholecystitis.
1
Coronary Thrombosis
1
Diabetes Mellitus .
1
1
1
1
Duodenal Ulcer
1
1
Eclampsia.
1
1
Endocarditis-Chronic.
1
1
Endocarditis-Septic .
1
1
Erysipelas.
1
1
Heart Disease-Organic.
1
131
2
1
5
1 15
Hemorrhage of Stomach .
1
1
Hernia-Stangulated .
1
1
Hodgkin's Disease.
1
1
Homicide.
1
1
Influenza
1
1
Mesenteric Thrombosis
1
1
Myocarditis-Acute.
1
1
Myocarditis-Chronic .
2
2
3
2 3
1
2
1
1
1 16
Peritonitis-General.
1
3
1
1
6
Pneumonia-Lobar.
1
1
1
1 1
1
1
7
Prostatitis-Acute
1
1
Pyelo Nephrosis.
1
1
Septicaemia
2
1
1
4
Senile Dementia.
1
1
Stillborn .
223112 2
1
1
15
Suicide-Illuminating Gas
1
1
Surgical Shock
1
1
Tonsillitis .
1
1
Tuberculosis-Pulmonary . 2
1
7
3 4
3 4 2
1
1 28
Totals.
19 11 18 23 20 19 13 20 16 12 22 16 209
Total number of deaths
209
Infant mortality . 30
Total number of deaths including children under one year Stillbirths excluded.
239
15
Total
224
1
2
Oedema of Lungs.
1
1
2
Pneumonia-Bronchial
1
1
1
1
Puerperal Septicaemia
3
1
1
1 1 16
Nephritis-Chronic
4
1 2
1 1 4
Epilepsy .
1
1
1 1 1
Cancer.
. .
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Lobar Pneumonia
Cases
1
1 243
1 0
1
0
1
1
4
Deaths
0
1 0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
1
Influenza
Cases
0 1 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Cases
0) 0
Deaths
0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mumps
Cases
0 0
Deaths
Measles
Cases
2 0
1
43 1
0
0 0
0
0
0
Whooping Cough
Cases
1 00 8 0 16 0 0
0 18
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
C
Cases
1300 3
2
0 0
6
5
Typhoid Fever
Cases
0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0
-
Deaths
0 0
0 0 -
0
- 0 0
0
0
0
Cases
7 2
00
4 2 1
0 0
5
4 2
0
Deaths
0 0
0
0 0
0
0
C
0
-
Diphtheria
Cases.
1 0
0 0
0
0
0 - 0
4
-
Deaths
2 1
0
7
-
3 4 3
4
2 1
1
Cases
6 2
4 8 3
7 9
6
3
7
Deaths
0 0 0 0 0
0
Cases.
0 0 12 0 0
0 0
0 0 0
0 0
0 0
-
0
Cases
0 0 0 - 0
0
German Measles
Cases
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
C
0
Deaths
0 0
0 0 0
0 00 0
0
0
0
Cases
0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 -
0
0
0
Deaths
0 0
0 0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0
0
Trichinosis
Cases
0 0
0 0 0
0
0
1 0
0
0
0
Deaths
Dog Bite
Cases
2 3
0
2
0
6 4 33
1
0
January
February .
March .
April.
May.
June.
July
August.
September
October.
November
December .
.24 .55 Totals. . . . 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 73 28 6 0 36 0 0 0 30 0 55 1 12 0 4 0 0 0 2 2 19 Pulmonary Tuberculosis deaths, non-resident .. Pulmonary Tuberculosis cases, non-resident.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES REPORTED, 1930 DEATHS FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES, 1930
Deaths
0
0 1
1
0 1
0 1 0 1
1
1
7
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Deaths
0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
1
3
0
0 0
0
C
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Deaths
0 0
0 0 0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
Chicken Pox
Deaths
0
0
0 0
0
0 0
0
0
0
Scarlet Fever
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
7
Other Forms Tuberculosis
Cerebro- Spinal Meningitis
Deaths
0 0 0 0
0
- 0 0
-
0 0
-
Anterior Poliomylitis
0
0
0
0 0
0 0 0
0
0 -
-
0 2 0
1
2
1
Deaths
0
- 0
0
0
C
0 0 10 0 0
4 1 0
0
0
1
6
C
Deaths
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0 0 1
0
0
0
- 0
0 0
0
0
0
0
1
CT
ـت
0 0
0
5
0
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NUISANCES INVESTIGATED AND FOLLOWED UP
Cesspools
6
Inadequate dish washing facilities
1
Yard, Unsanitary
7
Complaints Inspected, No cause found.
1
Poor Plumbing
1
Conditions Unsanitary.
3
Stagnant Water.
2
Privy, Unsanitary
3
Dumping .
4
City Dump.
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REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR AND AUTHORIZED AGENT
I herewith submit my third annual report as Inspector of Milk and Authorized Agent of the Health Department for the City of Attleboro, from January 1, 1930 to December 31, 1930. I would again thank you and the members of your depart- ment for the cooperation given me during the past year.
.
The same standard of inspection has been carried on as in the preceeding year and I find that the cooperative method is working to great advantage. All the dairy men and dealers seem to have taken up the spirit of trying to make our milk supply rank among the highest in the state. Our milk supply is still ranking among the highest in this section due to the fact that 50%, a gain of 1% over the past year is being pasteurized.
The same number of pasteurizing plants are working nearly to capacity, one plant finding it necessary to add another small pasteurizer to its equipment. I find that practically all the members of these plants understand the purpose of pasteurization and they in turn are doing their part to safeguard our milk supply.
As stated in my report of 1929, all pasteurizing plants are open at all times to the public for inspection and I feel that if the people would visit these plants they would agree with us that the purpose of pasteurization is to their advantage.
This year one dealer made application for a permit so that he might produce Grade A milk. After inspecting the two dairies and taking the required number of samples, the permit was granted.
The same amount of time has been spent on raw milk as in the past year and the product we are getting has improved considerably. I find that the sedi- ment test is one of the best tests used to determine the cleanliness of milk, due to the fact that after forcing the milk through the cotton plug and allowing to dry, a person can easily see without explanation the quality of his product. This method is being used more throughout the neighboring states for this reason and has been adopted by this department.
This year one of our largest dealers has asked all his producers to cooperate with him in going a step farther into safeguarding his milk supply by having their cows tuberculin tested. The idea was met with approval although this might be a great expense to them, due to the fact that a small portion of the cost of the cow is assumed by the State and Federal Government. The farmer or producer is the one taking the loss. It has taken a great number of years to persuade the farmer to have this test made, but he is gradually realizing the value gained.
This year a number of sewer extensions have been put in and considerable work done to see that all houses have been properly connected.
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Our water supply this year has been criticised, but all tests made by the State have proved satisfactory, the trouble being due to the opening of the new station at West Mansfield. The water from the new station being pumped through the new mains in the reverse direction caused the rusty color and taste.
All nuisances brought to the department's attention have been investigated and letters have been sent out calling the attention of the matters to the owners, in all cases requests were complied with.
The general inspections have been made such as restaurants, lunchcarts, markets, wayside stands. Any requests and suggestions that have been made were abided by.
The list of laboratory examinations made are as follows:
MILK
Chemical analysis.
501
Bacteriological analysis. 381
CREAM
Chemical analysis. 123
Bacteriological analysis. 110
ICE CREAM
Chemical analysis.
7
Bacteriological analysis. 7
VINEGAR
Chemical analysis. 2
WATER
Bacteriological analysis. 5
MILK LICENSES 188
OLEOMARGARINE LICENSES. 19
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST W. DOYLE,
Inspector of Milk and Authorized Health Agent.
MILK AND DAIRY INSPECTION
Number of Milk Wagons Inspected. . 250
Number of Lactometer Tests. 800
Number of Samples of Milk and Cream taken to Laboratory 624
Number of Samples of Ice Cream taken to Laboratory ..
Number of Chemical Analyses made. 7
624
Number of Local Milk Dealers Notified to Improve Butter Fat
20
Number of Local Milk Dealers Notified to Reduce Sediment. 47
Number of Local Milk Dealers Notified to Procure Screens for Doors and Windows
Number of Milk Producers Notified to Improve Butter Fat. 12
10
Number of Milk Producers Notified to Reduce Sediment.
Number of Places Inspected where Milk is Sold Retail 72
220
Number of Places where Milk is Sold by the Glass
45
Number of Pasteurization Plants Inspected. 6
Number of Drug Stores and Places Selling Ice Cream Inspected. 100
Dairies Inspected . 165 6
Dairies Notified to Clean Premises.
Producers Notified to Stop Selling Milk. 0
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT NURSE
I herewith submit my annual report as Health Department Nurse for the year ending December 31, 1930. A departmental report calls for a brief resume of work accomplished and achieved under your guidance and direction for the past year.
From my work I get the impression that more and more parents are coming gradually to realize the vital importance of health, and what it means to them and to their children. This impression is created largely from the general respon- siveness of those families with whom it is my duty and pleasure to work.
Tuberculosis clinics are held at the Sturdy Hospital every Wednesday from 4 to 5 P. M., where examinations are made of active suspicious and contact cases. Those cases are all under my supervision. It would seem that the number of people having tuberculosis decreases as preventive knowledge is spread.
Is is satisfying to comment upon the fact that we had less contagious diseases reported this year than in any other of the four previous years.
Diphtheria Prevention Clinics were conducted at the Sturdy Hospital every Saturday during October, November and December, from 10 A. M. until twelve noon. During the Diphtheria Prevention campaign I assisted at all the clinics, and helped direct the house-to-house canvass of the city proper. Much of my time during the first week in December was spent in directing the house-to-house canvass in South Attleboro, which preceded the clinics held at the Washington School on the 5th, 12th and 18th of December. These clinics had an excellent attendance. The only cases of diphtheria quarantined during the year were in South Attleboro; these six cases were of a mild type.
During the visits made as usual to the homes of prospective camp boys, an increasing "health consciousness" was observed among the parents and also a willingness to have their boys, who are underweight, go to the Attleboro Health Camp for a period of six weeks. Forty boys were enrolled, and were prepared for camp after considerable attention had been given to the matter of correction of tonsils and teeth defects; much of my time was consumed in this important work.
In the last five years over one hundred children have had tonsils and adenoids removed in preparation for camp, and about 150 have had dental defects cor- rected. Our grateful acknowledgement is expressed to the local physicians and dentists who made this work possible. The Lions Club continues to pro- vide a year's membership in a special class at the Y. M. C. A. for the furtherance of the well-being of each camp boy.
I wish to acknowledge with appreciation the fine inter-departmental co- operation of the Lions Club, School Physician, School Nurse, District Nurses, Family Welfare Association, Public Welfare Department, Doctors' Club and the Superintendent of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
STATISTICAL REPORT
Number of visits ot tuberculosis patients. 521
Number of pulmonary tuberculosis cases reported for 1930. 13
Number of deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis during 1930 4
Admitted to State Sanatorium. 2
Admitted to County Sanatorium 10
Contagious disease visits. 274
Home visits to health camp boys. 481
Diphtheria prevention home visits 317
Respectfully submitted,
MARY McMAHON, R. N., Health Department Nurse.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTORS OF PLUMBING
The following report of work performed by the Inspectors of Plumbing during the year 1930 is hereby submitted:
There were 114 plumbing permits granted during the year 1930.
Number of permits for plumbing granted 114
Number of new buildings. 105
Number of water closets installed. 225
Number of sinks installed . 110
Number of wash trays installed
35
Number of lavatories installed
130
Number of bath tubs installed
105
Number of slop sinks installed
8
Number of shower baths installed
28
Number of urinals installed.
22
Number of sewer connections installed
105
Number of work changed by inspector.
68
Number of consultations with owners.
190
Number of inspections in plumbing. 225
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR B. READ, JOHN W. BULLOCK, Inspectors of Plumbing.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
December 24, 1930
Dear Doctor:
I herewith submit my annual report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 15, 1930.
I have inspected the following animals and conditions under which they are kept on 143 premises:
Pure Bred Grade
Oxen 2
Cows. 43 Cows. 771
Swine. 961
Young cattle. 12 Young cattle. 155
Sheep. 9
Bulls . 9 Bulls. 21
Goats 7
There are now in the city seven herds with a total of eighty-two cows under State and Federal Supervision for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis, in the process of becoming accredited.
Last year there was only one herd and from the number of farmers showing an interest in this testing I expect several herds to be added later.
I have quarantined and released or destroyed fifty-two dogs on account of having bitten persons or having been in contact with rabid animals necessitating two and three calls in each case.
Fourteen calls were made to inspect disinfection of premises after removal of reactors where tuberculosis had been found.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK L. BRIGGS, D. V. M. Inspector of Animals.
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Dear Doctor:
December 24, 1930
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering from April 1, 1930 to December 15, 1930.
Slaughter House and Field Inspection
Carcasses stamped and passed for food.
15
Hogs
11
Cattle
1
Calves
3
No carcasses were condemned as unfit for food.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK L. BRIGGS, D. V. M., Inspector of Slaughtering.
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Report of Building Inspector
December 31st, 1930
To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council,
Gentlemen:
Following is the report of the Building Inspector for the year ending Decem - ber 31st, 1930.
A total of 321 permits were issued amounting to $537,294.00 divided as follows:
Garages.
91
$ 54,805.00
One family dwellings.
46
234,250.00
Two family dwellings.
3
18,500.00
Factories.
2
35,000.00
Service Stations.
4
9,800.00
Minor Buildings
56
6,619.00
Alterations.
110
55,970.00
Lunch Carts.
2
23,000.00
Green House.
1
1,700.00
School House.
1
91,000.00
Stores.
5
6,550.00
321
$537,294.00
During the year I have made 171 inspections using the Fire Department Car covering 551 miles.
During the year 1929 this office issued a total of 374 permits amounting to $875,521.00, showing a decrease of 53 permits for 1930 amounting to $338,227.00.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED A. CLARK, Building Inspector.
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Report of Dept. of Public Welfare FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1930
To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council of Attleboro,
Gentlemen :
In compliance with the City Ordinances, the Board of Public Welfare here- with respectfully submits the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1930.
The expenditures of the department increased during the past year, due to the continued heavy load of cases caused by unemployment and the other ordi- nary causes of dependency. This condition of increased public expenditures for relief of dependency is in common with most other communities in the in- dustrial areas of the United States.
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