Reports of town officers of the town of Attleborough 1948, Part 2

Author: Attleboro (Mass.)
Publication date: 1948
Publisher: The City
Number of Pages: 150


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A good beginning has been made in the matter of salary schedules, and it is hoped that the Attleboro Library may soon have a basic salary plan in line with modern professional standards. Only by a basic plan, stating require- ments, qualifications and duties as well as minimum salaries, with graded in- creases, can qualified workers be obtained for this library.


Concerning the physical needs of the library, the problem of overcrowd- ing is increasing in complexity. It is hoped that the year 1949 will institute a careful study of the building needs with a view of some modernization of the now forty year old building, and also a plan for the branches, only one of which, Tiffany, is adequately housed.


.Because of the need for classroom use of the former library room at Tif- fany School, permission was kindly granted by the school authorities to re- model a bay in the basement. A special appropriation of $951.84 made possible the reconstruction of the storage space into attractive quarter, gay with fresh paint and rendered less cellar-looking, by draw curtains at the corner windows. The eager use of this room gives evidence of both its need and value.


By a slight adjustment of two partitions and some paint, the present crowded quarters at Hebronville branch could be expanded to take care of the growing use of the tiny room fitted up twenty years ago.


. The situation at Washington is more complicated. It remains to be seen what winter weather will do to the tottering portable long ago discarded by the school department.


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ANNUAL REPORT


At the main library, the perennial problem of roof repair has been a fi- nancial as well as administrative worry. The sudden collapse of ceilings in the two main reading rooms demanded immediate replacement. The replacement did not include much needed painting. Redecoration is essential for both ap- pearance and to remedy, at least in part, the very inadequate lighting. Public buildings, as well as people, need an occasional new look.


Public institutions oft-times become so institutionalized that the human element basic to their function is lost sight of. Public libraries are collections of books and all sorts of printed and recorded matter but they are founded by and developed because of their human relationship. The Attleboro Public Library was fortunate in its founders, and its good fortune continues in its friendship.


Many kind and generous things are being done for the Attleboro Library. There have been 653 book gifts in 1948 and there have been many intangible gifts of thoughtfulness and good will, some of which can be acknowledged directly. But whether direct or not, the Staff joins in expressing to the Trustees and the community which they represent, appreciation for the friendly cooperation and the many kindnesses.


We hope that as we grow in scope and size, our services will be strengthened in quality also.


Respectfully submitted,


Lucille Palmer Cavender,


Librarian


THE COLLECTION INCLUDES (As of Dec. 31, 1948) 1948


The library book stock contains:


Including substantial collections on Design, Graphic Arts


Jewelry making


63,260 volumes


Pamphlet collection


6169 items (approx.)


Pictures


15,000 mounted


Pictures (exclusive of post-cards and stereographs)


120,733 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


Subscription to 213 magazines


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ANNUAL REPORT


COST OF LIBRARY SERVICE


Disbursements:


From the City of Attleboro 1947 1948


Trust Funds


1947


1948


Salaries:


Library Staff


S19,701.73


$22,103.97


S771.91


S621.70


Building Staff


2,080.00


2,180.00


Books and Bindery


6,299.47


6,569.32


1,401.21


1,150.63


Maintenance (Fuel, light, phone)


1,590.67


1,777.26


60.55


Supplies and Equipment


853.71


1,465.59


215.02


Branches:


Hebronville


355.97


118.95


Lincoln


140.82


114.43


2.00


Tiffany


112.44


1,049.17


Washington


177.84


276.98


Building Repairs


468.07


580.14


706.81


2,383.10


Total


$31,780.72


$36,235.81


$3,157.50


$4,155.43


BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1947-1948


Edwin F. Leach, President


Mrs. William Gregory *Mrs. Charles Holden


Mrs. Winthrop Barden, Secretary


Raymond F. Horton, Treasurer


Frank Licher


Mr. Lewis Chilson


Dr. Frederick V. Murphy


Mrs. Arthur Conro


Leland H. Smith


THE STAFF


Lucile P. Cavender, Librarian


Janet H. Bandilli, Children's Librarian


Helen M. Claflin, Senior Assistant


Edna Guillette, Junior Assistant


Marion B. Moore, Senior Assistant


Dorothy I. Hannaford, Assistant Libra- rian and Cataloger E. Lucille Paquet, Loan and Stack Supervisor Jean Walker, Junior Assistant


SPECIAL PART-TIME ASSISTANTS AND PAGES As of December, 1948


Bertha C. Bigney


Jean Faulkner


Marilyn Holman


Alice M. Hoyle Alice I. Kingman


Betty Lou Leonard Barbara Rogers Lillian Rowell Jean Swanson Muriel Whittemore


JANITOR John L. Barrett


* Deceased


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Total Book Stock 63.260 vols.


Lincoln 6819


Hebronville 9694


Tiffany ١٥.٦44


Washington 12,929


Central 68,540


Total Circulation 108,726


The Public Library Book Circulation 1948


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1928 1930 1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 1942 1944 1946 1948


150,000


140.000


130,000


120,000


number of Books Loaned 1928-1948


110,000


108,726


100,000


90,000


80,000


70,000


.63.260


60000


-


50,000


Volumes in Library Collection .


40.000


30.000


20,000


10,000 1928 1930 1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 1942 1944 1996 1948


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ANNUAL REPORT


Report of License Commissioners


1948 Expenditures $1,200.00


1949 Budget 1,200.00


January 11, 1949


To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council:


Enclosed herewith is our annual report for the year 1948.


You will uote the increase in revenue received from alcoholic beverage licenses which is due to the increase in license rates that went into effect in 1948.


Very truly yours, Frank P. Cronan, Chairman December 27, 1948


City: Attleboro, Massachusetts


Revenue received from one day licenses


$358.00


Revenue received for alcoholic beverage licenses.


13,708.00


Revenue received for common victualler licenses


94.00


Revenue received for lodging house licenses 40.00


$14,200.00


Total number of alcoholic beverage licenses for the year 1948


34


Total number of common victualler licenses for the year 1948. 36


Total number of lodging house licenses for the year 1948 17


INDIVIDUAL LICENSE FEE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS AS FOLLOWS:


All Alcoholic Beverages


Innholder


$500.00


Class A Restaurant


550.00


Class A Restaurant


500.00


Tavern 335.00


Package Goods


500.00


Fraternal Clubs


300.00


All Other Clubs


Wines and Malt Beverages


Innholder


Restaurant


Package Goods. 225.00


Fee for Seasonal Licenses Club 110.00


58 One-Day Licenses 358.00


36 Common Victualler Licenses at $2.50 and $3.00 each


17 Lodging House Licenses at $2.00 and $3.00


Frank P. Cronan, Chairman


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ANNUAL REPORT


Report of Veterans Service Center


1948 Expenditures $6,606.05


1949 Budget 3,334.90


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, 1948.


During the year 1948 the Veterans Service Center rendered approximately 5,557 different services to Veterans or their dependents who called at this office seeking information or service.


We recorded 128 discharges and service papers and made 2,685 copies of the same. Of these 148 were for a fee of fifty cents per copy making a total of seventy-four dollars that we have turned into the City Treasurer.


An increasing number of citizens have contacted us in the past year in re- gards to housing, and we were able able to help a small percentage of the most needy.


Respectfully submitted Christopher W. McNary, Director


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ANNUAL REPORT


Report of Board of Public Welfare


1948 Expenditures $285,654.32


1949 Budget 296,432.50


19th January 1949


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 31st, 1948 is herewith sub- mitted.


Your attention is invited to the fact that after deducting amounts re- ceived from Cities, Towns and State that the net cost to the City of Attleboro, Mass., for the Department of Public Welfare was $142,939.16 as against a gross expenditure for the entire year of $408,421.56.


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


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ANNUAL REPORT


BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE 1948


APPROPRIATION


$245,426.07


Additional appropriations


40,600.82


Total appropriation


286,026.89


Plus refunds.


2,423.44


288,450.33


Less transfer


2,000.00


GRAND TOTAL


$286,450.33


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TOTAL EXPENDITURES $408,421.55


Less Federal 122.041.42


Total Expenditures from City Appropriation 286,380.13


BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR


$70.20


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SALARIES:


Appropriated


$8,421.07


TOTAL EXPENDITURES


$9,967.96


Less Federal


1,546.89


Total Expenditures from City Appropriation


8,421.07


BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR


0,000.00


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OUTSIDE RELIEF:


Appropriated Additional appropriation


$48,000.00 30,000.00


Total appropriation


78,000.00


Plus refunds .


464.65


GRAND TOTAL


78,464.65


Less transfer


3,954.00


TOTAL


$74,510.65


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ANNUAL REPORT


TOTAL EXPENDITURES:


Weekly cash


$48,901.06


Rent, board and care


11,316.62


Clothing


1,001.23


Fuel


853.36


Medicine


8,710.17


Towns, cities and institutions


3,498.14


Burials


225.00


Total ependitures


74,505.58


BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR


$5.07


ADMINISTRATION:


Appropriated


$1,620.00


Plus transfer from Outside Relief.


300.00


Total


1,920.00


Less transfer to "Out of State Convention"


87.27


GRAND TOTAL


1,832.73


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TOTAL EXPENDITURES:


Janitor


$265.00


Phone


293.31


Office Supplies


1,128.28


Auto Maintenance


441.49


Transportation, Outside Relief


221.20


Seeking Information


42.96


Total Expenditures


2,392.24


Less Federal


559.62


Total Expenditures from City Appropriation


1,832.62


BALANCE AT END OF YEAR


$.11


«


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AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN:


$27,000.00


Appropriated Plus refunds


213.25


GRAND TOTAL


27,213.25


TOTAL EXPENDITURES:


Cash


$36,729.16


Less Federal


9,515.91


Total Expenditures from City Appropriations.


27,213.25


BALANCE AT END OF YEAR


$00,000.00


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ANNUAL REPORT


OLD AGE ASSISTANCE:


Appropriated Plus additional appropriation


$151,000.00 10,000.00


Total appropriation


161,000.00


Plus refunds


$1,728.84


Plus transfer from Outside Relief


1,050.00


2,778.84


GRAND TOTAL


163,778.84


TOTAL EXPENDITURES:


Cash


274,174.46


Less Federal


110,419.00


Total Expenditures from City Appropriation


163,755.46


BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR


$23.38


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CITY INFIRMARY:


Appropriated


$9,385.00


Plus refunds


$16.70


Plus transfer from Outside Relief.


500.00


516.70


GRAND TOTAL ..........


9,901.70


TOTAL EXPENDITURES:


Matron's Salary


1,500.00


Laborer


300.00


Medical


251.70


Food Supplies


5,510.46


Clothing


181.95


Fuel


1,202.93


Light


121.84


Phone


49.20


Other House Maintenance and Operation


554.79


Outbuilding Maintenance and Operation


64.78


Hay and Grain


122.41


9,860.06


BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR


$41.64


A


OUT OF STATE CONVENTION:


Appropriated


$00.00


Transfer from Administration


87.27


GRAND TOTAL


87.27


EXPENDITURE


87.27


BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR


$00.00


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PREVIOUS YEAR'S BILLS:


Appropriated


Transfer from General Relief.


$600.82 104.00


GRAND TOTAL


........


704.82


EXPENDITURE


704.82


BALANCE AT END OF THE YEAR


$000.00


Total Receipts for the year 1948


$143,440.97


Collected:


Old Age Assistance


$106,568.32


Aid to Dependent Children


12,200.05


General Relief


20,049.96


City Infirmary


887.60


Cities and Towns


3,735.04


GRAND TOTAL


$143,440.97


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Amount of money spent from City Appropriation $286,380.13 less reim- bursement from Cities, Towns and State of $143,440.97 leaves a net figure for the cost of all forms of aid by this Department of Public Welfare of $142,939.16 as against a gross expenditure for the entire year of $408,421.56.


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ANNUAL REPORT


Report of Health Department


1948 Expenditures $29,300.18


1949 Budget 31,179.07


To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:


The Health Department herewith presents to your honorable body this summary of its activities in behalf of better health in the community, for the year ending December 31, 1948.


The health record for this city during the year has been very satisfactory from a public health standpoint.


At the start of the year, our community was fortunate to be selected as the first in Bristol County to be offered the benefit of a community-wide tuber- culosis x-ray survey. Sponsored by the Bristol County Health Association and the State Department of Health, in co-operation with the local Red Cross and health authorities, the survey received the active co-operation and response of our citizens through appeals made to them by a committee of men and women who gave generously of their time and abilities in behalf of this community health project. And despite the hazards of very inclement mid-winter weather, the project was crowned with commendable success. More than 15,000 adult persons were x-rayed. Seven cases of active tuberculosis needing immediate hospitalization were discovered. Many more cases of healed inactive tuber- culosis received further x-ray and advice at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hos- pital. Other lung conditions as well as cases of heart disease were also dis- closed in the survey. Our health department nurse, Mrs. Wilmarth, advised and assisted all cases needing further follow-up and, where active disease was found, made arrangements for hospitalization and the proper care and super- vision of contacts.


In connection with the survey, our local health department received special commendation from the State Health authorities for its co-operation in arrang- ing for a weekly series of four afternoon and evening re-take clinics at the Health Department office and City Council chamber. These clinics were held in order that persons, whose initial x-ray taken in the mobile unit could not for various reasons be read for accurate diagnosis, might have the advantage of further x-ray on larger State Department films. Two hundred and seven persons were requested to return for such re-takes, and their response was most gratifying.


Most perplexing health problem of the year has been the outbreak of Ring- worm of the Scalp among children of school age. The Health Department was called into the situation in October, when the disease showed a marked increase and the financial burden of treatment became too great for many parents be- cause of the long duration of the disease. Dr. F. Ronchese, widely known Rhode Island dermatologist, was called upon by this department for con- sultation with school and health authorities and local physicians. He rec- ommended preferred treatments for the disease, which were given by this de- partment to all parents having infected youngsters. A majority of parents adopted his prescribed treatments, under the supervision of school and health nurses. A special health department appropriation made possible the purchase of four "Wood Lights" for use in screening all public and parochial school children at frequent intervals, for detection of the disease in its early stages.


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A weekly clinic is held, where the school and health nurses co-operate in ex- amining all infected youngsters under the "Wood Light" and advise parents as to the progress being made under treatment. Caps, worn by the infected children to prevent further spread of the disease, are supplied by this depart- ment.


A total of 90 cases have been reported during the year, 10 of which have been cured. Four cases, where the disease was extensive and the response to prescribed treatment showed no progress, have been taken to x-ray clinics at Massachusetts Memorial Hospital for x-ray epilation. The disease does not affect the physical health of the child, but because of its resistance to any known treatment, it is therefore of long duration. Parents are doing a praise- worthy job in the time-consuming and oft-times discouraging task of caring for their infected children in the prescribed manner, and the Health Depart- ment, mindful and sympathetic of their difficulties, will continue to assist them in every way possible.


Our compilation of vital statistics for 1948 shows a slight decrease in both resident deaths and resident births. Two hundred and 31 deaths (including 6 stillborn and 36 residents who died out of the city) were recorded as com- pared with 299 deaths in 1947. One hundred and fifteen were males and 116 females. Over 68% of these deaths occurred in the over 60 age group. Major cause of death were diseases of the heart, which claimed 90 persons, 48 male and 42 female. Other leading causes were cancer, from which 31 people died, and cerebral hemorrhage, which brought death to 17 people. Only five per- sons died of a reportable disease, pulmonary tuberculosis claiming the total.


Local births numbered 521, 267 males and 254 females. Of this number, 431 were born at Sturdy Hospital, six were home deliveries and 74 were born in hospitals outside the city. Six hundred and 51 more babies were born in this city to parents having residences in other communities.


A total of 650 communicable disease cases were recorded, compared with 553 in 1937. Chicken pox and mumps (which accounted for 83% of the total) showed sharp increases over 1947, while declines were noted in whooping cough and measles, which were prevalent the previous year. The incidence of scarlet fever was again low, only 8 cases having been reported as compared, with 9 cases in 1947. An increase of four in the number of local cases of pulmonary tuberculosis was recorded, but local deaths from this cause declined from eight to three. The increase in cases over 1947 is attributed to new cases dis- covered in the x-ray survey.


The communicable disease picture was again characterized by the complete absence of diphtheria in our community for the 12th successive year, an in- dication that immunization is a strong factor in the prevention of this disease. At free diphtheria clinics held by this department in South Attleboro, Hebron- ville, and at our health office. 110 children (including 77 of pre-school age) received the complete treatment of 3 injections of toxoid. Booster dose pro- tection was given to 118 more, who had previously been inoculated.


Despite an epidemic of infantile paralysis which swept some sections of the country, this city was fortunate in having only one case reported.


Dr. W. E. Turner, with the assistance of Mrs. Turner, has maintained a busy schedule of dental clinic sessions for eligible children of the first three grades. A larger number of children than last year have had dental defects cor- rected. Purchase of a new air compressor for the clinic will now make available to all clinic patients the new sodium fluoride treatments for the prevention of tooth decay.


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Our dental hygiene program failed to function during the year due to our inability to obtain the services of a qualified hygienist to carry on this import- ant health education work among the school children and their parents.


The children of St. Joseph's parochial school were routinely examined by the health officer and the health nurse, and in general the health of these youngsters was found very satisfactory. Many home visits were made by the nurse to consult with parents about remedial defects.


Sanitary conditions throughout the city have been good during 1948. All complaints of insanitary conditions have been investigated and in most cases promptly abated.


Reports of our milk inspector show that the milk sold in Attleboro is of good quality, and examinations of our city water indicate its continued excel- lence.


Careful and frequent check-ups on sanitary conditions and practices in local eating and drinking establishments show a willingness on the part of the majority to co-operate with our department's aggressive program for improving sanitation. With the co-operation of state sanitary officials, Mr. Cushman conducted a successful food handlers' training course during the year for all restaurant, soda fountain and tavern employees. Two hundred and 90 em- ployees and managers attended the lectures; two hundred and 70 completed the course and received the working permit required by our local code. The course will be repeated in 1949 for new employees and those who did not com- plete the lectures in 1948. A complete system of ABC grading, in accordance with our city's adopted sanitary code, which has been held in abeyance for some time to give full opportunity to some operators to bring their business prem- ises and methods up to required standards, will be put into effect in 1949, so that the public may know which are best in health practices and sanitation.


In conclusion, we feel that we have done a large amount of beneficial work in our efforts to protect the individual and the community from sickness and disease. In 1949 we shall continue our endeavors to maintain and develop sound and active health programs in response to the needs of all our people.


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.


The following reports, submitted by members of the department, show in detail the work accomplished during the past, busy year.


Respectfully submitted,


Fernand L. Girouard, M. D.,


Health Officer


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HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS


Licenses and Permits were issued as follows for the year 1948:


Milk Store


119


Oleomargarine


42


Milk Dealer 36


Pasteurization


9


Funeral Directors


7


Methyl Alcohol


40


Cabins and Trailer Camps


10 (2 new)


Ice Cream Manufacture


2


Massage


4


Rendering


5


Bottling


1


Sale of Ice Cream


86


TOTAL fees collected for these


$370.50


Health Department Reimbursemen: 1948:


State subsidy on patients at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital on cases settled in Attleboro $2,172.13


State reimbursement on State cases, cases not settled in Attleboro, nor in any city or town in Massachusetts $534.00


TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS, 1948 $3,076.63


ATTLEBORO DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR


Under 1 day, 7; 2-3 days, 3; 3 days-1 week, 1; 3-6 months, 1.


TOTALS, 6 males, 6 females.


CAUSES OF THESE DEATHS


Acute Respiratory Infection, 1; Atelectasis, 3; Congenital Heart Disease, 1; Prematurity, 6; Toxemia, 1. TOTALS, 12.


CAUSES OF ATTLEBORO DEATHS


Accident, aeroplane, 1; Accident, auto, 2; Accident, fall, 10; Accident, gun- shot, 1; Acute Respiratory Infection, 1; Arteriosclerosis, 43; Arthritis Deformans, 1; Atelectasis, 4; Cancer, 31; Cardiac Exhaustion, 1; Cardio Renal Disease, 1; Cerebral Hemorrhage, 17; Cerebral Thrombosis, 4; Circulatory Failure 1; Cirrhosis of Liver, 1; Coronary Occlusion, 7; Coronary Thrombosis, 19; Dia- betes, 2; Encephalitis, 1; Endocarditis, acute, 1; Epilepsy, 2; Gangrene of Gall Bladder, 1; Heart Disease, 20; Hodgkins Disease, 1; Homicide, 1; Intestinal Obstruction, 1; Mesenteric Thrombosis, 1; Multiple Myeloma, 1; Myocarditis, 13; Nephritis, 3; Peritonitis, 3; Paralytic Ileus, 1; Pneumonia, Broncho, 5; Post-Operative Shock, 1; Prematurity, 6; Pulmonary Embolism, 1; Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 3; Pyloric Obstruction from Ulcer, 1; Senility, 1; Stillborn, 6; Sub-arachnoid Hemorrhage, 1; Suicide, 1; Surgical Shock and Hemorrhage, 1; Toxemia, 1; Uraemia, 6. TOTALS, 231. Males, 115; Females, 116.


DEATHS BY AGES


Stillborn, 6; Under 1 year, 12; 2-3 years, 2; 10-15 years, 2; 15-20 years, 1; 20-30 years, 4; 30-40 years, 5; 40-50 years, 11; 50-60 years, 29; 60-70 years, 44; 70-80 years, 66; over 80 years, 49. TOTALS, 115 Males, 116 Females.


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ATTLEBORO DEATHS BY MONTHS


Stillbirths


Total Deaths


January


2


28


February


0


19


March


2


19


April


0


14


May


0


18


June


1


25


July


0


25


August


0


15


September


0


10


October


0


18


November


1


19


December


0


21


TOTALS


6


231


CASES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES and DEATHS FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES


Anterior Poliomyelitis, 1 case, 0 deaths; Chicken Pox, 150 cases, 0 deaths; Bear Bite, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Dog Bite, 60 cases, 0 deaths; German Measles, 7 cases, 0 deaths; Measles, 9 cases, 0 deaths; Mumps, 390 cases, 0 deaths; Scarlet Fever, 8 cases, 0 deaths; Septic Sore Throat, 1 case, 0 deaths; Tuberculosis, pulmonary, 11 cases, 3 deaths; Tuberculosis, other forms, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Whooping Cough, 8 cases, 0 deaths.


TOTAL CASES, 649. TOTAL DEATHS, 3.


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REPORT OF THE HEALTH NURSE


Dr. Fernand L. Girouard


Health Officer


Attleboro, Mass.


Dear Doctor Girouard:


I herewith submit the annual statistical report of the activities of the Health Nurse for the year 1948:


Number of visits to and in behalf of tuberculosis cases. 159


Number of visits to and in behalf of contacts of tuberculosis 74


Number of visits to and in behalf of suspicious tuberculosis cases 99


Number of visits to Bristol County Hospital with persons for X-ray, ad- mittance and pneumothorax treatment 57




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