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profession, haphazard training is no longer countenanced, so also must library workers meet specific standards of education and training.
The people of Attleboro are now faced with a situation by which they will be denied the services of qualified library personnel. This is due to the scandalously low pay rates which not only offer no incentive to persons already in the library service, but makes replacements impossible. The hourly rates now paid untrained workers cannot compete with after-school work in factories or baby sitting. For the professional grades the maximum salaries for senior positions are no higher than the beginning pay offered elsewhere for recent library school graduates. As a result this library is using competent assistants who are being sought as teachers or are offered positions in other libraries. This is a situation that is indeed of grave concern for the reputation of the Attleboro Public Library and of serious import to the cultural and industrial life of the entire community.
The war years were a period of making do with existing equipment and agencies. Consequently only emergency repairs were made and requests for additional services were answered by a blanket "perhaps manana". Tomorrow is now here and a beginning has been made toward bringing the physical equipment of the library and its branches more in line with present needs.
At Hebronville branch the murals made some years ago by the pupils of Finberg School were cleaned and given a more appropriate setting of fresh paint throughout the room. Minor repairs were made to the roof and window frames.
A Linguaphone machine and records for self instruction in French and Spanish were made possible by the special funds left in the custody of the trustees. The Linguaphone may be used by either individuals or groups. It is provided with multiple ear phones so that its use may not disturb persons reading in adjoining rooms.
In most up-to-date libraries the microfilming of newspapers and music records collections are standard practice. The rapidly disintegrating paper, the cumbersomeness and storage problems of bound newspaper files make ur- gent at least a beginning toward the filming of local newspapers. The record collection has many advocates and especially vocal on the subject are those ex- service men who have had opportunity to use such a collection in other cities. In some places record collections have originated as memorial gifts and have been added to by individuals and music clubs.
The particular building need is a reconsideration of the lighting problem of the main reading rooms. With the increasing use by men who have availed themselves of the G. I. study plan, and other students, the inadequate light for long periods of reading is apt to be more productive of headaches than learning. If a complete new installation is out of the question, repainting to eliminate the light-absorbing walls might effect some improvement. Surely there is some- thing incongruous about a public library being so poorly lighted that would-be readers cannot use the reading rooms.
The past year has offered many opportunities for the library to give vital service to the city of Attleboro. Books, pamphlets, illustrative material and technical journals are chosen with care and their use facilitated by an ener- getic, alert staff. It is hoped that more adequate provision will soon be made for the housing, care and use of the things in print that constitute a good public library, and that immediate attention be given to the matter of in- creased salaries.
Then the city may continue to be served by an able, informed staff, and the staff might even decide to remain in Attleboro.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucille P. Cavender, Librarian
ATIL SITTQUE OWIRY JOSEFH L, SWEET MEMORIAL
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THE COLLECTION INCLUDES
The library book stock contains
61,312 volumes
Including substantial collections on Design, Graphic Arts,
Jewelry Making
Subscription to
232 magazines
Pamphlet collection
5,800 items (approx.)
Pictures
14,500 mounted
Pictures (exclusive of post-cards and stereographs) 117,000 unmounted
Maps
Collections of Genealogical charts, cemetery records, family papers, pictures, etc. Collections on Local History-documents, pamphlets, letters, and records Collections on Vocational material
Talking book for the Blind
Linguaphone for study of French and Spanish
COST OF LIBRARY SERVICE
Disbursements:
Salaries
Library Staff
$19,701.73
$771.91
Building Staff
2,080.00
Books and Bindery
6,299.47
1,401.21
Maintenance (Fuel, light, phone, etc.)
1,590.67
60.55
Supplies and Equipment
853.71
215.02
Branches
Hebronville
355.97
Lincoln
140.82
2.00
Tiffany
112.44
Washington
177.84
Building Repairs
468.07
706.81
Total
$31,780.72
$3,157.50
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Edwin F. Leach, President
Mrs. William Gregory
Mrs. Winthrop Barden, Secretary
Raymond F. Horton, Treasurer
* Mrs. Charles Holden Frank Licher
Mrs. Lewis Chilson
Dr. Frederick V. Murphy
Mrs. Arthur Conro
THE STAFF
Lucile P. Cavender, Librarian
Janet H. Bandilli, Children's Librarian
Marion B, Moore, Senior Assistant E. Lucille Paquette, Loan and Stack Supervisor
Helen M. Claflin, Senior Assistant
Edna Guillette, Junior Assistant
Jean Walker, Junior Assistant
Dorothy I. Hannaford, Assistant Libra-
rian and Cataloger
SPECIAL PART-TIME ASSISTANTS AND PAGES As of December 1947
Shirley Bell
Alice M. Hoyle
Bertha C. Bigney
Alice I. Kingman
Elsie Bowen
Sandra Remieres
Cynthia Brown
Dorothy Robinson
Jean Faulkner
Ruth Sharkey Eugene Matheson
JANITOR John L. Barrett
* Deceased
From the City of Attleboro
Trust Funds
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Report of License Commissioners
1947 Expenditures $795.30
1948 Budget 900.00
January 6, 1948
The Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council City Hall Attleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is our report for all licenses and revenue received by the License Board for the year 1947, which shows an increase over the year 1946.
However, the year 1948 will show a much larger increase in revenue received due to our new schedule of license fees now in effect.
Very truly yours,
Frank P. Cronan,
Chairman
January 6, 1948
City: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Revenue received for alcoholic beverage licenses $11,488.00
Revenue received for common victualler licenses 92.50
Revenue received for lodging house licenses 26.00
Total revenue received $11,606.50
Total number of alcoholic beverage licenses for the year 1947. 32
Total number of common victualler licenses for the year 1947 37
Total number of lodging house licenses for the year 1947.
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INDIVIDUAL LICENSE FEE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS AS FOLLOWS:
All Alcoholic Beverages
Innholder
$450.00
Class A Restaurant
500.00
Class B Restaurant
450.00
Tavern
300.00
Package Goods
450.00
Fraternal Clubs
250.00
All Other Clubs
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Wines and Malt Beverages Innholder Restaurant Package Goods
300.00
200.00
Fees for Seasonal Licenses Club 100.00
24 One Day Licenses 123.00
37 Common Victuallers' Licenses at $2.50 each
13 Lodging House Licenses at $2.00 each.
Frank P. Cronan, Chairman
Report of Veterans Service Center
1947 Expenditures $6,717.97
1948 Budget 6,853.00
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Veterans Service Center for the year ending December 31, 1947.
During the year 1947 the Veterans Service Center rendered 10,033 different services divided as the following: Personal Affairs 21%, Earning a Living 19%, Educational Information 17%, Military Benefits 10%, Housing 33%.
During the year we recorded 337 discharges and service papers and made 11,330 copies of the same, of these 260 were for Out of City Veterans at a charge of fifty cents per copy, making a total of one hundred and thirty dol- lars ($130) that we have turned into the City Treasurer.
During the past year we have been contacted by a large number of citizens in regards to housing, but we have been unable to serve these people to the ex- tent that we desire. It would be a great help if the Real Estate Agents and owners of rental property would clear their vacancies through this office.
During the year we have added one four drawer fireproof cabinet which in our opinion will be ample housing for the vital statistics for some time to come.
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher W. McNary, Director
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Report of Board of Public Welfare
1947 Expenditures $237,413.49
1948 Budget 250,426.07
January 15, 1948
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council, Attleboro, Mass.
Honorable Sir and Gentlemen:
In compliance with the City Ordinance, the Annual Report of the Board of Public Welfare for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1947 is herewith sub- mitted.
Your attention is called to the fact that after deducting amounts received from cities, towns and state that the net cost to the City of Attleboro, Mass., for the Department of Public Welfare was $113,606.60 as against a gross ex- penditure for the entire year of $359,118.36.
A detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for the entire year is attached.
Board of Public Welfare, J. K. Henderson George W. Goddard John J. Maynard
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
1947
APPROPRIATION Additional appropriation
$207,512.67 31,100.00
Total appropriation
$238.612.67
Plus refunds
$1,185.70
Plus transfer
1,536.04
2,721.74
GRAND TOTAL
$241,334.41
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$359,118.36
Less Federal
121,418.33
Total Expenditures from City Appropriation
237,700.03
BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR
$3,634.38
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SALARIES: Appropriated
$7,127.67
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$9,444.92
Less Federal
2,317.25
Total Expenditures from City Appropriation
$7,127.67
BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR
00.00
* *
OUTSIDE RELIEF:
$37,975.00
Additional appropriation
22,000.00
Total appropriation
$59,975.00
Plus refunds
515.60
TOTAL
$60,490.60
Less transfer to Old Age Assistance
388.77
GRAND TOTAL
$60,101.83
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
Weekly Cash
$38,989.89
Rent, Board and Care
6,038.16
Clothing
899.24
Fuel
416.62
Medical
6,066.72
Towns, Cities and Institutions
5,019.84
Burials
325.00
Total Expenditures from City Appropriation
$57,755.47
BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR.
$2,346.36
ADMINISTRATION:
Appropriated
$1,475.00
Plus refund
.25
GRAND TOTAL
$1,475.25
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
Janitor
253.53
Office Supplies
1,131.40
Auto Maintenance
173.54
Transportation, Outside Relief
248.28
Seeking Information
145.54
Total Expenditures
$2,212.29
Less Federal
737.04
Total Expenditures from City Appropriation
$1,475.25
BALANCE AT END OF YEAR
00.00
Appropriated
$260.00
Phone
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AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN: Appropriated Plus refunds
$28,000.00
73.25
GRAND TOTAL
$28,073.25
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
Cash
$38,525.73
Less Federal
10,452.48
Total Expenditures from City Appropriation
$28,073.25
BALANCE AT END OF YEAR
00.00
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE: Appropriated
$125,000.00
Plus Additional Appropriation
6,000.00
Total Appropriation
$131,000.00
Plus Refunds
596.60
Plus Transfer from Outside Relief
388.77
GRAND TOTAL
$131,985.37
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
Cash
$239,896.93
Less Federal
107,911.56
Total Expenditures from City Appropriation
$131,985.37
BALANCE AT END OF YEAR
00.00
CITY INFIRMARY:
Appropriated
$7,935.00
Additional Appropriation
4,636.04
GRAND TOTAL
$12,571.04
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
Matron's Salary
$1,300.00
Laborer
200.00
Medical
171.37
Food Supplies
5,792.09
Clothing
230.78
Fuel
900.32
Light
118.88
Phone
46.89
Other House Maintenance and Operation
2,190.20
Outbuildings, Maintenance and Operation
132.64
Seed, Fertilizer
175.85
Hay and Grain
24.00
$11,283.02
BALANCE AT END OF YEAR
$1,288.02
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TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR ENTIRE YEAR 1947 S $124,093.42
COLLECTED:
Old Age Assistance
$91,455.17
Aid to Dependent Children
12,343.55
General Relief
15,320.23
City Infirmary
2,077.22
Cities and Towns
2,897.25
GRAND TOTAL
$124,093.42
Amount of money spent from City Appropriation $237,700.03 less reimburse- ment from Cities, Towns and State of $124,093.42 leaves a net figure for the cost of all forms of aid by this Department of Public Welfare of $113,606.60 as against a gross expenditure for the entire year of $359,118.36.
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
1947 Expenditures $2,109.75
1948 Budget 2,202.60
To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council:
I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1947.
The work of the department required by law was carried out, and all stores, gas stations, pedlars' scales, and other places coming under the juris- diction of the Sealer were inspected.
In co-operation with the State Director of Standards and through his State Inspectors, periodical check-ups were made of heavy capacity scales and bulk fuel oil stations.
Pedlars are becoming more frequent and a constant check-up is necessary to protect the licensed pedlar. The police are very co-operative and helpful in this line of the department work.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel T. O'Connell
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Report of Health Department
1947 Expenditures $27,044.26
1948 Budget 30,564.07
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
The Health Department herewith presents to your honorable body this re- port of the activities of the department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Two new members joined our staff during the year. Mr. Allan A. Gross, a World War II veteran, was appointed plumbing inspector on May 1. Mr. Gross is well qualified by training and experience to carry on the inspection work necessary for the enforcement of our plumbing regulations. On Septem- ber 1 we appointed Mr. Frank L. Cushman to fill the position of Agent, Milk Inspector and Bacteriologist, from a list of qualified candidates approved by Civil Service. Mr. Cushman has made an excellent beginning in assuming the responsibilities of his position, the duties of which had gone unattended for almost a year following the resignation of his predecessor.
We are still without the services of a dental hygienist to carry out the dental health education work among the school children. Dr. Turner, with the assistance of Mrs. Turner, continues to maintain the schedule of dental clinic sessions for eligible children of the first three school grades. A larger number of children than last year have had dental defects corrected.
The general health of the community has continued good. Our com- pilation of vital statistics for 1947 shows we had 423 deaths from all causes, including 25 still births. Of this number 299 were resident deaths (including 9 stillborn and 46 residents who died out of the city) and 124 were non-resi- dents. These figures present an increase of about 35 over the number of 1946 deaths, with over one-half of these deaths again occurring in the 60-80 year age group. Major causes of these deaths were heart disease, 72; arteriosclerosis and cerebral hemorrhage, each 41; cancer, 40; coronary thrombosis, 26; my- ocarditis, 23 and pulmonary tuberculosis, 22. The seven leading causes of death total 265 or 62% of all deaths reported. Twenty-five persons died of a reportable disease, lobar pneumonia claiming 2, tetanus, I and tuberculosis 22.
Of the 1279 live births recorded, 576 or 45% were resident and 703 or 55% non-resident. These figures are an increase over 1946 both for resident and non-resident births.
The city experienced no epidemics during the year, the incidence of the common childhood diseases being less than in 1946 by almost 300 cases. Most prevalent of these diseases were chicken pox and measles, with 161 cases re- ported in each instance, and whooping cough, of which there were 108 cases. These three accounted for about 77% of the total of 553 such cases reported. Eighty-two percent of all the reportable diseases were recorded during the first six months of the year, a definite decline being noted after June 30.
Once again we are happy to report that no cases of diphtheria have oc- curred, thus increasing to 11 years the period of complete absence of this dread disease from our community. This long, unbroken record is due in no small measure to the fine cooperation of parents anld private physicians and to the continuing efforts of the Health Department in its annual immunization cam- paign. This year at the annual free clinics conducted by the department 109
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children received inoculations and 110 more wre given booster dose protection.
Two cases of infantile paralysis were recorded. one in August and one in October. One was very mild in nature and the other a more serious, paralytic case.
Ten new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis reported among the Attleboro residents showed a decrease of 4 from the previous vear, but an increase of 3, from 5 to 8, in local deaths from this cause was noted over the 1946 record.
Physical examinations were given to 180 children of St. Joseph's parochial school by the health officer, assisted by Mrs. Wilmarth, the health nurse. Mrs. Wilmarth followed up the exams with visits to the homes of all children found to have remedial defects, for consultation with the parents.
Looking ahead to 1948, the Health Department hopes for the active co- operation and interest of the public in its aims and efforts to maintain a high level of civilian health and santitation by promotion of measures which will ensure a healthful environment. The free chest X-ray program to be offered all Attleboro residents early in the new year by the Bristol County Health Asso- ciation, with the cooperation of the local and state health departments, the free diphtheria clinic. to be held in the spring at our schools.
A number of South End residents, unable to bring their youngsters to the annual fall clinics at the Health Department office, and the execution of the restaurant sanitation program begun in 1943 with the adoption by the City of the Ordinance and Code regulating Eating and Drinking Establish- ments, and with which it is hoped that all food and drink establishments will comply so that by June 1. our city may boast a reputation for 100% Grade A sanitation in its eating and drinking places-these programs are all important on the coming year's agenda, and towards the success of each of these all members of the Health Department staff solicit the continued support of the community.
The department expresses its sincere appreciation to the Red Cross Motor Corps for assistance given us in the transportation of children to the Crippled Children's Clinic at Fall River.
A detailed account of the activities of the department members will be found in the appended reports.
Respectfully submitted, Fernand L. Girouard, M. D., Health Officer
CASES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND DEATHS FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Anterior Poliomyelitis, 2 cases. 0 deaths; Chicken Pox, 161 cases. 0 deaths; Dog Bite, 78 cases, 0 deaths; Cat Bite, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Monkey Bite. 3 cases, 0 deaths; Rooster Bite, 1 case, 0 deaths; Bear Bite, 1 case, 0 deaths; Measles, 161 cases, 0 deaths; Mumps, 6 cases, 0 deaths; Paratyphoid Fever, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Pneumoria, Lobar, 5 cases, 2 deaths; Scarlet Fever, 9 cases, 0 deaths; Tetanus, 1 case, 1 death; Trichinosis, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 10 cases, 8 deaths; Tuberculosis, Other Forms, 1 case, 0 deaths; Whooping Cough, 108 cases, 0 deaths.
TOTAL CASES-553. TOTAL DEATHS-11
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DEATHS BY MONTHS
Stillbirths
Deaths
January
3
39
February
2
24
March
2
45
April
0
45
May
3
37
June
3
26
July
5
30
August
1
28
September
2
25
October
2
35
November
1
34
December
1
30
TOTALS
25
398
CAUSES OF DEATH
Accident, auto, 2; Accident, drowning, 1; Accident, fall, 3; Acute Cerebro Infection, 1; Acute Hepatitis, 1; Anaemia, cerebral, 1; Anencephilic Monster, 1; Apoplexy, 2; Arteriosclerosis, 41; Asphyxia, 2; Asthma, 2; Atelectasis, 3; Beri Beri, 1; Brain Injury, 1; Diabetes, 2; Duodenal Ulcer, 2; Endocarditis, 2; Epilepsy, }; Gangrene, 2; Gastric Hemorrhage, 3; Gastric Ulcer, 2; Heart Disease, 72; Hodg- kins Disease, 1; Homicide-Shooting, 2; Intestinal Obstruction, 4; Leukemia, 6; Mesenteric Thrombosis, 1; Mitral Stenosis, 1; Myocarditis, 23; Necrosis of Brain Tissue, 1; Nephritis, 4; Peritonitis, 7; Post-operative Hemorrhage, 1; Pneumonia, Artynical, 1; Pneumonia-Broncho, 1; Pneumonia-Lobar, 2; Pneumonia-Hypo- static, 1; Prematurity, 5; Pulmonary Empyema, 1; Pulmonary Embolism, 7; Respiratory Failure, 6; Senility, 2; Stillborn, 25; Suicide-Shooting, 2; Suicide- hanging, 1; Suicide-asphyxia, 1; Suicide-poisoning, 1; Tetanus, 1; Tuberculosis, pulmonary, 22; Uraemia, 8; Valvulas, 1.
TOTALS-246 Males, 177 Females.
DEATHS BY AGES
Under 1 year, 22; 1-2 years, 3; 5-10 years, 1; 10-15 years, 2; 15-20 years, 1; 20-30 years, 9; 30-40 years, 15; 40-50 years, 32; 50-60 years, 52; 60-70 years, 88; 70-80 years, 102; over 80 years, 71.
TOTALS-236 males, 162 females.
DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR
Under 1 day, 12; 2-3 days, 1; 3 days-1 week, 2; 1-2 weeks, 1; 1-2 months, 1; 3-6 months, 5.
TOTALS-16 males, 6 females.
CAUSES OF THESE DEATHS
Anencephalitic Monster, 1; Asphyxia by aspiration, 1; Atelectasis, 3; Brain Injury, 1; Cerebral Hemorrhage, 1; Congenital Deformity, 1; Intestinal Ob- struction, 1; Pneumonia, 2; Prematurity, 5; Respiratory Failure, 5; Valvulas, 1.
TOTALS-22.
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REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR, BACTERIOLOGIST AND AUTHORIZED AGENT
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard, Health Officer
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Dr. Girouard:
For the period starting September 1 and ending December 31, 1947, I have the honor of submitting the following report:
Number of dealers selling milk in Attleboro 37
Number of producers selling milk to dealers licensed in Attleboro 133
Number of milk plants inspected
20
Number of producers' farms inspected
133
Total number of Milk and Cream samples collected 175
Tests made on these samples: Bacteria 175
Butter Fat 167
Total Solids 75
E. Coli. 168
Phosphatase
86
Microscopic
132
Sediment
164
Number of samples found below standard 54
(In every instance the standard was brought up after a letter was sent to the offending dealer.)
Number of swab tests made on restaurant dishes, bar glasses, and kitchen utensils 75
Bakeries inspected 4
Number of public and private water samples analyzed 37
Hearings on recreation and trailer camps
2
Total nuisance complaints investigated, i.e., overflowing cesspools, im- proper rubbish disposal, water shut-offs, water in cellar, etc. 30
Licenses and Permits were issued as follows for the year 1947:
Milk Store
119
Oleomargarine
41
Milk Dealer 38
Pasteurization
9
Funeral Directors
7
Methyl Alcohol 44
6
Ice Cream Manufacture
2
Massage
4
Rendering
1
Bottling
1
Collection of grease
1
Total fees collected for these
$281.50
Cabins and Trailer Camps
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Health Department Reimbursements, 1947
State Subsidy on patients at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital on cases settled in Attleboro $2,688.56
State Reimbursement on State cases, cases not settled in Attleboro, nor in any city or town in Massachusetts 437.50
Reimbursement from Fall River, Mass., for case cared for at Bristol County Hospital, and having settlement in Fall River 162.00
Reimbursment from family for case cared for at Bristol County Hospital 6.00
$3,294.06
TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS, 1947
$3,575.56
Respectfully submitted,
Frank L. Cushman, Authorized Agent Milk Inspector Bacteriologist
REPORT OF THE HEALTH NURSE
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard Health Officer
Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Dr. Girouard:
I herewith submit the annual statistical report of the activities of the Health Nurse for the year 1947.
Number of visits to and in behalf of tuberculosis cases 204
Number of visits to and in behalf of contacts of tuberculosis 54
Number of visits to and in behalf of suspicious tuberculosis cases 40
Number of visits to Bristol County Hospital with persons for X-ray, admit- ance and pneumothorax treatment 47
Number of cases of tuberculosis reported in 1947 10
Number of deaths from tuberculosis reported in 1947 8
Number of visits to and in behalf of other infectious diseases
308
Number of visits to and in behalf of crippled children 74
Number of visits to and in behalf of immunization, including assistance at 6 diphtheria prevention clinics 486
Number completing inoculations at these clinics 109
Number given booster doses at these clinics 110
Number of visits to and in behalf of school children 196
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Other visits-check on biologicals at Sturdy Hospital, social service, Health
Department business, meetings attended and talks given 438
Total of all visits 1,847
Twenty-one persons in this city received care and treatment at Bristol County Hospital this year.
Of the babies born in 1946, 74.4% were found to have been inoculated against diphtheria during their first year, either by their private physicians or at the Health Department clinics.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois E. Wilmarth, R. N. Health Nurse
REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard
Health Officer
Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Dr. Girouard:
I herewith submit the annual report of the dental clinic for 1947:
Number of dental inspections 1,060
Number of cards sent home advising dental treatment 840
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