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Dr. Battershall and Dr. Stobbs join with me in submitting this report.
Frederick V. Murphy, M. D., Chief of Anesthesia Service.
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ANNUAL REPORT
To the Board of Managers and Staff, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The Physiotherapy Department has continued its routine work during the year with only minor changes. The department equipment has been changed very little in its many years of use and is still in fair condition. It is hoped, however, that more modern equipment may now be gradually installed.
Cases referred usually from the Surgical Service have received appropriate treatment and we believe that in many instances suffering has been relieved, function has been more rapidly restored and the length of stay in the hospital has been shortened.
I wish to express my appreciation of the confidence shown in the work of the department by the members of the Staff who have referred cases for treatment. Their cooperation has made the result obtained possible.
Following is a summary of the work done during 1937:
49 patients admitted to the department 830 visits to the department
Treatments Given :
Massage .
501
Diathermy 109
Ultra Violet, A. C. 173
Ultra Violet, W. C.
45
Infra Red .
524
Sinusoidal.
163
Total. 1515
Diseased conditions treated:
Arthritis .
2
Bronchitis
1
Bursitis, sub-deltoid .
2
Cerebral hemorrhage. 2
Contusions .
4
Facial paralysis, traumatic.
1
Fractures
10
Herpes Zoster
2
Myositis .
1
Premature baby
1
Psoriasis
2
Synovitis.
1
Thrombosis Obliterans. . . . . . . . .
1
49
Respectfully submitted,
William O. Hewitt, M. D., Head of Department of Physiotherapy:
19
Granulating wounds
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To the Board of Managers, and Staff of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital:
Gentlemen:
The work done in the Laboratory is briefly summed up as follows:
Routine blood examinations 3543
Routine urine examinations 4151
Special urine examinations 57
Blood chemistry examinations
370
Bacteriological examinations 203
Pneumococus typings 13
Blood typings. 197
Blood Cultures.
32
Stool examinations 25
Stomach contents examinations
2
Spinal fluid examinations 10
Samples of blood collected and sent to State Laboratory for examination 115
Other specimens sent to State Laboratory for special
examination 10
Autopsies .
4
Surgical specimens examined 344
A dark field equipment was added to the laboratory in September.
Respectfully submitted,
James H. Brewster, M. D., Pathologist.
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ANNUAL REPORT
TREASURER'S AND AUDITOR'S REPORT
Deficit-General Fund:
Disbursements exceeded receipts by $250.55 during 1937 resulting in an increase in the deficit on the cash basis from $13,199.82 at the beginning of the year to $13,450.37 at the close.
A comparison of the deficit on the cash basis with the deficit as it would be on the accrual basis follows:
Deficit per books. $13,450.37
Add: Accounts payable. 5,383.78
18,834.15
Deduct : Accounts receivable considered collectible 6,460.76
Deficit on accural basis
12,373.39
Cash-Trust Fund:
All trust fund cash receipts and disbursements were checked in detail and found in order. Cash in the bank was verified through correspondence.
Trust Fund Investments:
All securities were examined at the First National Bank and properly ac- counted for. Certificates of deposit were seen for $5,000.00 Lincoln Mortgage & Title Guarantee Company, $5,000.00 Brown Company, and $580.00 National Bondholders Corp. bonds, all of which are in default. Liquidating dividends amounting to $120.00 were received during 1937 from the National Bondholders Corp. A certificate for fifty shares of Humarock & North River Land Ass'n was seen. This item is carried at no value on the books.
The balance of the Ellen B. McCabe bequest in the amount of $500.00 was received in 1937.
Amounts deposited in the Attleboro Savings Bank in six accounts were verified through correspondence.
No additions to fixed asset accounts were made in 1937 and no depreciation has been set up for buildings and equipment, in accordance with past practice.
By acceptance of an offer made to all of the stockholders, two hundred shares of Royal Weaving Company stock were sold in 1937 for $15,690.00. This stock was a portion of an original bequest of 404 shares which were carried on the books at the date of bequest for $50,334.30. In 1926, 204 shares were sold for $39,168.00 which price showed a profit of $13,751.66 over book value. Also in 1926 a reserve for possible loss on the remaining 200 shares was set up in the amount of $4,917.96, reducing the book value to $20,000.00. Although the sale in 1937 indicated a further loss of $4,310.00 the net result since the stock was received shows a profit over the amount bequeathed of $4,523.70.
Details of investments are shown in schedule D-1. Market values of bonds on December 31, 1937 amounted to $293,832.50 as compared with the cost of $310,248.26.
Bonding and Insurance:
All fire insurance policies are in the possession of the City of Attleboro and were not examined.
The treasurer's bond for $10,000.00 expiring on January 9, 1938 was seen.
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Policies covering boiler insurance and general public liability insurance were also seen.
General Comment:
The following tabulations present data regarding current accounts receivable and accounts receivable in suspense :
CURRENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Balance, December 31, 1936. Add:
$ 11,996.79
Charges during 1937
90,408.16
Deduct Credits:
Free Work .
1,792.80
Reductions in charges.
462.15
Collections less refunds
81,034.44
Transfers to suspense.
6,030.43
89,319.82
Balance, December 31, 1937
13,085.13
The total business volume for 1937 may be computed as follows:
90,408.16
Less reductions.
462.15
89,946.01
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE IN SUSPENSE
Balance, December 31, 1936
53,318.62
Add:
Transfers from current receivables (net).
6,030.43
59,349.05
Deduct:
Collections in 1937
1,490.61
Balance, December 31, 1937.
The present balance is composed of the following items:
December
31,1936
1937 Collections
December 31, 1937
Prior to 1930 accounts
11,591.63
30.00
11,561.63
1930 accounts.
5,115.23
0.00
5,115.23
1931 accounts.
7,201.74
41.00
7,160.74
1932 accounts.
8,913.58
328.70
8,584.88
1933 accounts.
7,143.41
172.00
6,971.41
1934 accounts.
6,864.11
434.75
6,429.36
1935 accounts.
6,488.92
484.16
6,004.76
53,318.62
1,490.61
51,828.01
Add:
1936 accounts.
11,996.79
5,966.36
6,030.43
65,315.41
7,456.97
57,858.44
CERTIFICATE
We hereby certify that the accompanying statements set forth correctly, in our opinion, all cash transaction of the treasurer of The Attleborough Hospital for the calendar year 1937, the balance of cash and investments on hand December 31, 1937 and the indebtedness on loans December 31, 1937.
Respectfully submitted,
Ward, Fisher & Company.
57,858.44
Total charges
102,404.95
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THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements General Fund, Year 1937 EXHIBIT A
Balance, January 1, 1937:
Checking account, First National Bank
314.67
Special account, First National Bank.
404.51
Office fund .
25.00
Due from trust fund.
6.00
750.18
Receipts :
Patients:
X-Ray
7,418.76
Laboratory.
1,583.00
Physiotherapy
346.00
Metabolism
135.00
Ambulance.
1,902.00
Other receipts from patients .
71,068.57
82,453.33
Sale of books, supplies, etc.
Miscellaneous receipts.
79.25
Total from operation of hospital ..
83,158.24
Donations .
4,840.00
Annual memberships
340.00
Income from trust fund investments (net).
16,026.56
Total other receipts
21,206.56
104,364.80
Total to be accounted for
105,114.98
Disbursements:
Postage ..
245.98
Repairs and maintenance
1,967.25
Telephone and telegraph.
750.89
Office supplies
446.47
Interest paid.
697.78
Bank service charge
13.03
X-ray payments.
3,384.40
Laboratory payments.
791.50
Physiotherapy payments
173.00
Ambulance payments-driver
951.00
Ambulance expense.
211.53
Supplies and equipment.
14,207.58
Salaries . . .
51,357.70
Housekeeping supplies .
26,017.03
Heat, light and power
2,398 29
Miscellaneous expenses
1,001.92
Total disbursements for operation of hospital.
104,615.35
Net decrease in loans .
50.00
Total disbursements
104,665.35
Balance, December 31, 1937:
Checking account, First National Bank
255.73
Special account, First National Bank.
168.90
Office fund .
. . 25.00
449.63
.
625.66
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THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Schedule of Donations General Fund, Year 1937 SCHEDULE A-1
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association :
Two free beds .
500.00
Special maternity aid
500.00
1,000.00
Town of Seekonk
250.00
Town of Rehoboth
250.00
Town of Mansfield
250.00
Women's Alliance of the Pilgrim Church.
50.00
Frank J. Ryder
. ..
For X-Ray Equipment:
Harold S. Blake
10.00
Harry C. Wolfenden
25.00
George F. McIntire.
50.00
Ellen L. Mason
300.00
George F. Sawyer
100.00
Charles A. Whiting
25.00
E. D. Gilmore.
25.00
Edward F. Murphy.
10.00
Fred E. Briggs.
.
50.00
Charles E. Riley
25.00
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Finberg.
1,000.00
Maude F. Tweedy
25.00
Rosella Mason.
25.00
Ruth W. Clap
25.00
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Remington.
25.00
-Frank Smith. .
50.00
General Plate Company.
100.00
Larson Tool & Stamping Company
5.00
William J. Watson.
10.00
H. F. Barrows Company.
50.00
Harry W. Fisher
50.00
Frank J. Ryder
100.00
S. M. Stone.
100.00
Howard Sweet.
25.00
William H. Bannon
100.00
George Fife.
10.00
Edwin F. Leach
100.00
L. G. Balfour Company .
50.00
S. H. Garner
25.00
A. S. Blackinton
10.00
Milford E. Bliss
50.00
Daisy H. Bliss
50.00
L. G. Sadler
50.00
W. J. Luther
50.00
Richard F. Crawford
10.00
Frank W. Carpenter
50.00
Bliss Brothers.
25.00
2,790.00
4,840.00
250.00
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THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Schedule of Annual Membership Receipts General Fund, Year 1937 SCHEDULE A-2
William H. Bannon 10.00
Donald A. Barrows.
10.00
Samuel M. Holman. 10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Briggs. 20.00
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Horton
20.00
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Tweedy 20.00
Max Schweinshaut. 10.00
Rosella Mason
10.00
Thomas Carpenter
10.00
Lawrence E. Baer
10.00
Bonner D. Mason.
10.00
Harold D. Baker
10.00
H. Dean Baker, Jr.
10.00
Alfred D. Crosby
10.00
Joseph E. Rioux .
10.00
Reverend James M. Quinn.
10.00
Dr. and Mrs. William M. Stobbs
20.00
Mr. and Mrs. Milford E. Bliss
20.00
Mr. and Mrs. C. Fred Stone
20.00
Lester Nerney
10.00
James L. Wiggmore
10.00
Etta F. Kent
10.00
Fred L. Torrey.
10.00
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Gilmore
20.00
Frank Mossberg.
10.00
Thomas F. Manning 10.00
10.00
Stephen H. Foley
340.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Analysis of Deficit General Fund, Year 1937 SCHEDULE B-1
Deficit, December 31, 1936 13,199.82
Receipts During 1937:
From patients, supply sales, etc. 83,158.24
From donations. 4,840.00
From annual memberships. 340.00
From income from trust fund invest- ments. 16,026.56 104,364.80
Expenses During 1937 104,615.35
Expenses in Excess of Receipts 250.55
Deficit, December 31, 1937
13,450.37
THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Summary of Trust Fund Accounts, December 31, 1937 EXHIBIT D
Cash.
3,860. 43 Fund Accounts : 11,400.00
Notes receivable
Savings accounts .
Bonds .
20,187.73 310,248.26
James H. and Adah S. Sturdy Real Estate Foundation. $ 30,000.00
Stocks. .
41,741.25
Albert W. and Ellen Winsor Foun- dation ... 93,125.00
Real estate and equipment :
Sturdy foundation. 30,000.00
Joseph L. Sweet Bequests: Joseph L. Sweet. 150,000.00 Sweet Donations for Buildings and Equipment . . . 152,392.72
Donated buildings and equipment. 172,392.72
1925 Campaign bldg. and equip .. 349,887.63
Florence M. Sweet Permanent Bed 5,000.00
Dorothy Sulloway Sweet Perma- nent Bed. . 5,000.00
312,392.72
Charles C. Wilmarth Bequests : Charles C. Wilmarth. . 10,000.00
Harriet A. Robinson-Wilmarth Permanent Bed . 5,000.00
Mary A. Wilmarth Permanent Bed
5,000.00
Annie L. Ray Permanent Bed . . . .
5,000.00
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Alum- nae Association Permanent Bed 5,000.00 C. C. Wilmarth and Alice J. Maro- ger Fund ... 5,357.87
35,357.87
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Equity in Haynes tenement prop .. .. .
2,200.00
554,480.35
Gertrude E. Kendall
11,250.00
J. Frank Mason. 10,000.00
Fstate of Fannie M. Tappan, Dona- tions for Buildings and Equip .. . . Sundry donations for Buildings and Equipment
10,000.00
10,000.00
William R. Cobb Permanent Bed ...
5,000.00
Albert K. and Mary J. Hunton Per- manent Bed. .
5,000.00
Ida C. Bright Permanent Bed.
5,000.00
Sarah J. and Mary Briggs Permanent Bed .
5,000.00
Helen and Henry Wexel Permanent Bed. .
5,000.00
Elizabeth S. Haynes
2,200.00
Sarah B. Finberg.
2,000.00
Henrietta F. Leonard.
1,803.30
Emily H. Horton.
1,000.00
Laura V. Gustin Conibear
1,000.00
Norman Lund Fund.
512.73
Francis A. Crandall.
500.00
Georgianna H. Williams
500.00
Ellen B. McCabe Fund.
1,000.00
1925 Campaign.
363,294.46
Life Memberships .
4,350.00
915,286.08
Surplus.
26,631.94
$941,918.02
$941,918.02
ANNUAL REPORT
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THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Schedule of Life Members Trust Fund, December 31, 1937 SCHEDULE D-2
Maurice J. Baer Lloyd G. Balfour Walter B. Ballou
Randolph E. Bell C. O. Gustav Beuttel
Geneva E. Murphy Edgar A. Remington
George S. Bliven
Lillian B. Remington
Frank J. Ryder
*Philip E. Brady Fred E. Briggs Alberta F. Carpenter Marion P. Carter
Gertrude F. Ryder
George A. Rich
Charlotte A. Rich
*Miles L. Carter
Alice M. Richardson Harold K. Richardson
*George W. Cheever Harriet O. Cheever *Edward P. Claflin *Martha A. Claflin Ruth W. Clap Dr. Joshua W. Clarke W. E. Coles
*Frank H. Sadler Naomi W. Sawyer
George F. Sawyer
Frank E. Smith
Julia M. Smith
Samuel M. Stone
Theron S. Curtis
Tilda B. Stone
Blanche Daggett
Mary E. Sweeney
Sarah E. Darrah
Florence M. Sweet
Gertrude H. Sweet
Harold E. Sweet
Hayward H. Sweet
*Joseph L. Sweet Marian H. Sweet Leonilda Sweeney
Edwin F. Thayer
Mary A. Toner
James V. Toner
Annie F. Upham
Ernest T. Upham Charles A. Whiting
*Gertrude E. Kendall Walter M. Kendall Annie G. King Dr. Ralph P. Kent
*William L. King Edwin F. Leach Harry L. London Max London William J. Luther
*David E. Makepeace Myra B. Makepeace
*Deceased
*Josie A. Whiting Beatrice W. Wilmarth *Charles C. Wilmarth *Mary A. Wilmarth Rathbun Willard John Wolfenden Harry C. Wolfenden Blanche Wolfenden
*William J. Dobson (2) Joseph Finberg Victor R. Glencross
*Edward L. Gowen Horace B. Gowen Jessie M. Gowen Graduate Nurses Club Dr. William O. Hewitt Harry R. Holbrook Lida M. Holbrook Albert S. Ingraham
Helena A. Leach Ellen L. Mason *Charles A. Mooers Dr. Frederick V. Murphy
Amos S. Blackinton
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THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Analysis of Surplus Trust Fund, Year 1937 SCHEDULE D-3
Balance, December 31, 1936 29,307.15
Add :
Proceeds of sale of Lincoln wood lot.
22.50
29,329.65
Deduct:
Net loss on securities sold or called
2,697.71
26,631.94
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR 1936-1937
During the year there have been three meetings of the Hospital Aid Associa- tion, with Mrs. Harry Holbrook, the President, in the chair. At each of the meetings reports have been read showing that the regular committees have been steadily at work with their usual efficiency.
The Purchasing Committee, headed by Mrs. Harold Sweet, has kept up to the standard the ordinary equipment of the Hospital, and has contributed to the larger needs whenever possible.
The Sewing Committee, with Mrs. Edward Kurtz as chairman, has worked with energy and devotion, and with the help of the many women throughout Attleboro who have contributed their time and their skill, has supplied to the Hospital the countless articles in daily use in such an institution.
The Donation Day Committee, under the direction of Mrs. Mark Hanna and Mrs. Walter Robertson, reported the largest contribution to the Hospital that has ever been made, and their success showed plainly the devotion of the citizens of Attleboro to their Hospital.
Miss Rice reports that the Hospital Aid Association Beds have been used during the year as follows: Children's Bed, 4 patients; Maternity Bed, 6 patients; Surgical Bed, 11 patients.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice Stobbs, Secretary.
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STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION October 1st, 1936-October 1st, 1937
Receipts
Balance, October 1st, 1936 $ 887.37
Received from Chest 3,568.70
Received from nurses, for heart model.
24.30
Received from individuals
5.20
Expenses
Women's Free Bed.
$ 250.00
Children's Free Bed . 250.00
Maternity Bed ..
500.00
Hospital supplies, sewing materials, hospital garments . 2,985.57
China
19.25
$4,004.82
Balance, October 12, 1937
$ 480.75
FURNISHING FUND Receipts
$ 247.74
Refund (Bill paid twice).
62.00
Received from Women's Benevolent Society
25.00
Received from Gertrude F. Ryder
25.00
Received from Q. O. C. Class
25.00
Received from Graduate Nurses Club
25.00
Received from Mutual Helpers
25.00
Received from Sturdy Memorial Hospital Alumni.
25.00
Received from Raymond M. Horton
25.00
Received from Jessie Fine
25.00
Received for interest
8.35
$ 518.09
Expenses
Fernald Electric Co. (for lamps) $ 36.00
36.00
Balance, October 1st, 1937
$ 482.09
Respectfully submitted,
Annie A. Wheeler, Treasurer.
$4,485.57
Balance October 1st, 1936
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION
President-Mrs. Walter A. Briggs
First Vice-President-Mrs. Frank Carpenter
Second Vice-President-Mrs. C. W. Cederberg Secretary-Mrs. W. M. Stobbs Treasurer-Miss Annie Wheeler
DIRECTORS
Mrs. Frank Allen Mrs. Arthur Briggs Mrs. Harold Baker
Mrs. Arthur Conro
Mrs. C. W. Cederberg Mrs. F. J. Carley
Mrs. Elmer Clarke Mrs. Miles Carter Mrs. Arthur Hazlett Mrs. H. P. Kent Mrs. Oscar Lindstrom Mrs. F. V. Murphy Mrs. H. B. Ryder Mrs. Thomas Sadler Mrs. John Spettigue Mrs. S. M. Stone Mrs. Harry Wolfenden
Mrs. Albert Dunham
Mrs. Adelbert Emard Mrs. R. M. Harris Mrs. Fred Franz
Mrs. J. L. Gibb
Mrs. E. D. Gilmore
Mrs. H. R. Holbrook
Mrs. W. O. Hewitt
Mrs. Lawrence Keeler Mrs. Edwin Leach
Mrs. Sidney Maddox
Mrs. A. A. McRae
Mrs. Harold Richardson Mrs. C. F. Stone
Mrs. Leland Smith
Mrs. H. E. Sweet
Mrs. Charles Wilmarth
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Report of the Building Inspector
To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council,
Gentlemen:
Following is a report of the Building Inspector for the year 1937. A total of 264 permits were issued, amounting to $232,533.60 divided as follows:
January
1 family dwelling.
.( 2)
$ 11,125.00
Garages.
( 3)
1,170.00
Minor
2)
125.00
Total
( 7)
$ 12,420.00
February
1 family dwelling
.( 3) $ 16,500.00
Garages.
.( 1)
500.00
Minor
( 2)
115.00
Shingle
.( 1)
150.00
Raze.
.( 1)
000.00
Total
.( 8) $ 17,265.00
March
1 family dwelling
.( 2)
$ 8,000.00
Garages.
( 2)
825.00
Minor
. ( 1)
50.00
Shingle
2)
470.00
Raze.
. ( 2)
000.00
Alterations
.( 9)
5,215.00
Total (18)
$ 14,560.00
April
1 family dwelling.
( 5)
$ 14,900.00
Garages
.( 7)
2,200.00
Service Station
.( 1)
3,200.00
Shingle.
( 3)
450.00
Storage house
.( 1)
750.00
Alterations
. (10)
3,214.00
Minor
( 3)
1,200.00
Total (30)
$ 25,914.00
May
1 family dwelling
.( 3)
$ 18,100.00
Garages
( 5)
1,750.00
Storage
.( 1)
4,000.00
Minor.
.( 1)
350.00
Shingle
. ( 5)
565.00
Alterations
. ( 5)
5,500.00
Raze
. ( 2)
000.00
Total (22)
$ 30,265.00
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June
1 family dwelling
. ( 1)
$ 4,000.00
Garages
( 5)
925.00
Service station.
( 1)
3,000.00
Summer camp
. ( 1)
1,400.00
Minor .
. ( 1)
25.00
Shingle
( 9)
1,150.00
Alterations
. ( 7)
1,476.00
Total. (25)
$ 11,976.00
July
1 family dwelling
( 7)
$ 18,100.00
2 family dwelling.
( 1)
5,500.00
Garages.
( 5)
1,000.00
Manufacturing plant.
( 1)
14,000.00
Minor
( 1)
200.00
Shingle
( 7)
1,785.00
Alteration
(11)
6,615.00
Raze.
( 1)
000.00
Total
(34)
$ 47,200.00
August
1 family dwelling
.( 0)
000.00
Garages
. ( 2)
250.00
Minor
( 2)
500.00
Shingle
( 2)
450.00
Alterations
( 7)
2,340.00
Total.
(13)
$ 3,540.00
September
1 family dwelling.
( 4)
$ 6,550.00
Garages
( 5)
1,425.00
Minor
( 2)
450.00
Shingle
( 5)
525.00
Raze.
( 1)
000.00
Alterations
( 7)
2,850.00
Total (24)
$ 11,800.00
October
1 family dwelling
( 6)
$ 18,300.00
Garages.
(13)
3,875.00
Minor
( 4)
610.00
Manufacturing plant.
( 1)
6,000.00
Shingle.
( 9)
900.00
Alterations
(12)
2,580.00
Raze.
( 1)
000.00
Total.
(46)
$ 32,265.00
November
1 family dwelling
( 5)
$ 11,100.00
Garages.
( 3)
1,220.00
Storage shed
( 1)
1,000.00
Shingle.
( 5)
570.00
Alterations
( 5)
2,615.00
Total.
. (19)
$ 16,505.00
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December
1 family dwelling
2)
$ 6,300.00
Garages.
.( 1)
450.00
Minor
.( 1)
18.60
Shingle
. ( 6)
425.00
Alterations
( 6)
1,630.00
Raze
( 2)
000.00
Total.
(18)
$ 8,823.60
The total of permits issued in 1936 was 247, amounting to $229,511.00, showing a gain for 1937 of 17 permits and $3,022.60.
During the year I have made 246 inspections.
Total Permits
Dwellings
41
$138,475.00
Garages
52
15,590.00
Minor
20
3,643.60
Alterations
79
34,035.00
Shingle
. 54
7,440.00
Manufacturing
Plant.
2
20,000.00
Service Station.
2
6,200.00
Storage
3
5,750.00
Summer Camp.
1
1,400.00
Total
254
$232,533.60
Raze
10
Respectfully submitted,
Fred A. Clark,
Building Inspector.
147
ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Board of Public Welfare
January 26, 1938
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Honorable City Council:
Gentlemen :
In compliance with the City Ordinances, the Annual Report of the Board of Public Welfare for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1937, is herewith submitted. The total number of individuals aided during the year was 1,855 representing 756 families or cases, at a gross expense for all divisions of $188,668.63. Against this amount there was billed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts $46,757.64 for the case of persons having no legal settlement and $6,051.93 was charged to other cities and towns for the support of persons residing here and settled else- where. These credits of $52,809.57 bring the net direct cost of the Department for the year to $135,863.06 or $6.22 per capita based on the 1935 census.
Your attention is invited to the fact that the total expenditures as ap- propriated by the City amount to $188,668.63 there was also spent the following Federal Grants:
Bureau of Old Age Assistance $52,474.55
Aid to Dependent Children. 5,679.00
Old Age Assistance Administration 1,985.54
Total Federal Reimbursement 60,139.09
This figure added to $188,668.63 makes a total expenditure for the entire Depart- ment for the year 1937-$248,807.72
The largest case load was attained during the second week of January of 262 cases and the lowest the last week in June, 182. The case load began to increase earlier this past year than in previous years as you will note from the attached Schedule marked "A". Close cooperation was maintained with the W. P. A. office in order to place men to work and thereby reduce the expenditures of this Department.
It was possible during the year to send 100 boys to CCC Camp. In most cases boys representing families on the Welfare were chosen and in this way the aid given to these families reduced.
The Old Age Assistance has increased 84 cases over the number at the be- ginning of the year. There are still a large number of persons on the Outside Relief who are ireligible for Old Age Assistance because they are not citizens. Your attention is called to Schedule B attached. You will note that of the $112,045.15 spent for Old Age Assistance, .485% is contributed by the Federal Government; . 342% by the State; and .172% by the City.
Expenditures for the City Infirmary were $7,605.01. The number of in- mates at the City Infirmary were as follows:
January.
13
February
16
March
15
April
17
May
16
June
17
July
17
August
16
September
15
October
18
November
16
December 19
TOTAL
195
AVERAGE 16
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ANNUAL REPORT
The average number of inmates throughout the year was 16. The, weekly cost of maintaining each inmate, including the matron and helper, was $8.12. It must be remembered that the majority of the inmates are sickly or bedridden and that there should be at least one paid attendant for every 8 inmates and that this situation is entirely handled by the Matron which again speaks well for her ability to handle and operate the City Infirmary at a minimum expense.
We wish to exphasize the importance of a properly trained staff, with pro- vision for the payment of salaries that are in line with the responsibility of the various positions and with due regard to the training and experience of each staff member.
All position should be properly classified and a graduated salary scale should be established. There should be a minimum entrance salary with automatic yearly increases over a given number of years until a fixed salary is reached.
This would tend to improve the morale of the entire staff and make for a greater department efficiency.
The Aid to Dependent Children has increased 26 cases over the number at the beginning of the year. Your attention is called to Schedule B attached. You will note that of the $26,405.67 spent for Aid to Dependent Children, .19% is contributed by the Federal Government; . 33% by the State; and .47% by the City.
Also attached is a schedule marked "D" which shows the total expenditures in the entire state of the various Departments according to Cities the size of Attleboro.
The Board appreciates the whole hearted cooperation given by His Honor the Mayor, and the City Council which has made it possible to provide sufficiently for the needs of every case during the year.
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