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General Administration:
Superintendent's Salary
$5, 000. 00
Asst. Engineers' Salaries, etc.
10,456.08
Clerical Labor
8,140. 00
Engineering Supplies
321. 58
Office Supplies
167. 71
Insurance
56.10
Telephone
209. 46
Incidentals
25. 15
Filing Cabinet
135.00
$ 24,511. 08
Highway Division:
Labor
109,313. 21
Resurfacing
22,491. 89
Drains
10,385. 17
Street Sweeping
1,522.32
Street Patching
5,988. 89
Street Cleaning
193.91
Sidewalks, Repair
539. 91
Road Rollers
44. 46
Road Oil & Tar
5,991. 68
Bridges, Fences, & Culverts
6,514. 39
Crushers
1,021.37
Insurance
2,863. 63
Signs, Clock & Numbers
170, 90
Snow & Ice
4,861. 88
Sidewalks & Curbing
197.85
Incidentals
59. 87
Phones
571. 89
$172, 733. 22
Street Lighting:
39,149. 98
Water Division:
Maintenance Payroll
41,289. 86
Maintenance Material
. 707.05
New Meters
8,363.73
Services
16,596.46
Main Line Maint.
5,495. 56
Shop & Barn
2,664. 30
Maint. of Buildings
10. 46
Insurance
1,826.18
Taxes
496. 17
Incidentals
41. 46
77,491. 23
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Report of the Public Works Dept. continued (Expenditures)
W-Main Line Extension:
5,800.00
Special Main Line Extension:
36,404. 23
Replacement of Olive St. Main Line:
1,742. 82
Pumping Station Division:
Payroll
17,029.92
Overtime
402. 48
Fuel
835. 23
Oil
329. 07
Pumps
850.00
Boilers
168. 48
Care of Equip. , Grounds & Beds
5,770. 82
Phone
342.32
Incidentals
77. 25
Chemicals
1,734. 40
Electric Power & Light
28,757. 37
56,297. 34
Sewer Division:
Filter Beds
9,825.99
Repair & Care
159. 16
Treatment Plant-Power & Maint.
4,317. 85
14,303.00
Emergency Labor Account
1,564.06
Hillcrest Oaks Sewer & Drain Project
549. 50
Chapter 90-Brown St.
23,533.29
Equipment Replacement Fund
9,853.56
New Equipment
19,313.00
Sanford St. Parking Lot
390.00
Union St. Parking Lot
130.08
New Street Signs
87. 04
Rubbish Collection Account
700.00
Sidewalks & Curbing Special Account
29,846.53
Gasoline Dispensary Account
17,567. 30
Repair Division-Material
19,003.31
Bert F. Madden Pension Account
867. 54
George Doucette Pension Account
1,524.31
Installation of Diesel Elec. Set
73,467. 98
Water Supply Development
55.73
Rifle Range Maintenance Brown St. Reconstruction
4,055.09
Hoppin Hill Diversion Dams
344. 94
Eddy St. Sewer Extension
225.00
Mendon Road & Meunier Ave. Drainage
91. 73
Concrete Mixer Purchase
353. 52
Eng. Fees-Seven Mile River Diversion Dams
821. 59
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239. 19
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Report of the Public Works Dept. continued (Expenditures)
Eng. Fees-Sewerage Treatment Plant Const. 3,451. 56
Water Improvement Account 13,192. 83
Bayberry Hill Road Drainage 2,121. 00
Ruggles Street Sewer 624. 17
Wading River Gaging Station
696. 95
Pembroke Ave. Thacher St. Sewer Account
500. 37
Wading River Wells
1,163.00
Inter section Widening Account
1,730. 15
Lexington Ave. , Thacher St. , Intersection Widening 212. 49
Raeburn Drive & Woodland Lane Drainage
281.89
Hope St. & Reynolds Avenue Sewer
298.02
Total
$657,289. 62
PUMPING RECORDS - 1953
WATER CONSUMPTION
Month TOTAL GALLONS
PER DAY MAXIMUM GALLONS
PER DAY MINIMUM
GALLONS
PER DAY AVERAGE GALLONS
January
84,570,000
3,194,000
1,769,000
2,728,100
February
77,276,000
3,289,000
1,677,000
2,759,900
March
85,502,000
3,219,000
1,586,000
2,754,900
Apr !!
79,338,000
3,161,000
1,439,000*
2,644,600
May
83,685,000
3,265,000
1,625,000
2,699,500
June
106,909,000
4,364,000
1,994,000
3,563,600
July
94,101,000
3,946,000
2,006,000
3,035,500
August
96,065,000
3,952,000
1,705,000
3,098,900
September
93,273,000
4,366,000 **
1,802,000
3,109,100
October
88,762,000
3,464,000
1,685,000
2,863,300
November
81,599,000
3,257,000
1,696,000
2,720,000
December
86,907,000
3,351,000
1,703,000
2,803,500
Total
1,057,987,000
Min, per year
Max. Per year
Total for year - 1, 057, 987, 000 gallons.
Average for year - 2, 898, 400 gallons per day.
Max. week of year - June 14 - June 20 inc. - 26, 957, 000 gals.
Max. day for year - Sept. 3, 1953 - 4,366, 000 gals. Min day for year - Apr. 5, 1953 - 1, 439, 000 gals.
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Comparative Yearly Precipitation Report (Recorded at South Attleboro Pumping Station)
MONTH
Precipi- Snow tation 1948
Precipi-Snow tation 1949
Precipi-Snow tation 1950
Precipi-Snow tation 1951
Precipi-Snow tation 1952
Precipi-Snow tation 1953
January
5. 13"
35.00"
3. 67"
9. 00"
3. 38"
3.00"
3. 85"
9.25"
3. 91"
11. 25"
6.09 12. 00"
February
1,95"
14. 50"
2. 73" 12. 00"
3. 61" 16,25"
3. 30" 12. 75"
3. 45"
17. 50"
4. 40"
9. 00"
March
3. 87"
10. 50"
1. 45"
8.00"
3. 01"
5.00"
4. 68"
4,50"
3.51"
2. 25"
9. 07"
April
3. 68"
5. 24"
2. 71"
3. 62"
3. 81"
6. 78"
3. 25"
May
9.62"
3.67"
2. 43"
4. 98"
3. 93"
3. 88"
June
4.36"
0. 10"
2. 40"
1.66"
2.73"
0. 32"
July
4. 74"
3. 13"
1. 15"
1. 88"
0. 17"
4. 52"
August
3. 11"
2. 27"
5. 37"
3.60"
8. 50"
2. 42"
September
2. 55"
3.28'!
1. 52"
2. 21"
1. 56"
4. 58"
October
4. 94"
1.83"
2. 41"
3. 94"
2. 09"
4,77"
November
5. 54"
3.69" 2.50"
7. 62"
7. 74"
2. 48"
6.57"
December
1. 54"
11. 00"
1. 87"
2. 50"
4. 06" 3.00"
5. 06"
5. 00"
3. 54"
4. 25"
5. 45"
Totals
51. 03" 71.00" 32. 93" 34. 00"
39. 67"27. 25"
46. 52" 31. 50"
39.68" 35. 25"
58. 85"24. 25"
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REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER 1953
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Dog Officer for the year 1953.
Listed below as of January 1, 1953, to December 31, 1953.
Dogs Boarded .
87
Dogs Statutory
87
Dead Dogs (highway)
78
Mileage
3917
Man Hours
518
Investigations .
446
Dogs Licensed
1811
Kennels
26
In the summer of 1952 shortly after I was appointed to this office I sug- gested that the Dog Pound be established near Capron Park in order that it could be seen by the public and that stray dogs could be seen therefor making possible identification by the owners. At that time I was told that there was not sufficient area for this purpose. I believe that the construction by the City of a good building for a Dog Pound near Capron Park would be beneficial to the general public of Attleboro and that better service to dog owners could be given this way.
Due to the many calls over previous year, I sent a request for additional funds to His Honor Mayor Cyril K. Brennan to submit to the members of the Honorable Municipal Council the sum of three hundred dollars ($300. 00) which T'as granted.
Respectfully,
I remain
Michael J. Quaglia Dog Officer
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1953
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Term Expires January
Pierre B. Lonsbury, 78 Bayberry Hill Road
1954
William A. Nerney, 50 Tanager 1954
Thomas G. Sadler, 30 Alfred Street
1954
Henry M. Crowther, 34 Tyler Street
1954
Mrs. Henrietta Wolfenden, 187 Steere Street
1954
Mrs. Deborah O. Richardson, 303 Bank Street
1956
Mrs. Alice H. Stobbs, 776 North Main Street
1956
A. Irvin Studley, 26 West Street
1956
Royal P. Baker, 60 Ridgewood Road
1956
ORGANIZATION
Pierre Lonsbury Mrs. Alice H. Stobbs Pierre Lonsbury, Representative before Municipal Council
Chairman Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEES Teachers and Course of Study
Mr. Nerney
Mrs. Stobbs
Textbooks and Supplies Mr. Studley
Mr. Baker
Buildings
Mr. Crowther
Mr. Nerney
Mr. Sadler
Finance
Mr. Nerney
Mr. Crowther Mr. Baker
Athletic Advisory Committee
Mr. Baker
Mrs. Richardson
Transportation Committee
Mrs. Wolfenden
Mr. Studley
Trade School
Mr. Sadler
Mr. Crowther
Mrs. Wolfenden
Cafeteria
Mrs. Richardson
Mrs. Stobbs
Mrs. Wolfenden
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Mr. Lonsbury Mrs. Richardson
Mrs. Richardson
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Report of the School Committee continued-
Regular meetings, first and third Mondays of each month at 7:45 p. m. All bills to be acted on must be submitted in duplicate and be in the hards of the Clerk of the Committee, Superintendent's Office, before the third of each month in order to be paid on the fifteenth of that month.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Anson B. Barber
Office, Sanford Street Telephone 1-0012 and 1-0042 Telephone 1-1516 Residence: 38 Upland Road The Superintendent's Office is open on school days from 8:30 to 5:00.
Clerks
Hilda R. LaPalme Mrs. Mary Newton Janet E. Shaw
61 Hebron Avenue 98 Pond Street 164 North Avenue
School Physician
Dr Simon Coren
134 Pleasant Street
Telephone 1-0700 School Nurse
Mrs. Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N.
90 Locust Street
Telephones: Office 1-0042 Residence 1-0940-W
Office Hours: Superintendent's Office Building 8:00-69:00 on School Days
School Dentist
D .. W. E. Turner
8 North Main Street
School Dental Hygienist
11 John Street
Robert P. Bowden
Telephone 1-0661-J
Cafeteria Manager
Smith Street
Telephone 1-2732
SCHOOL CALENDAR.
First Term - Wednesday, September 9, to Wednesday, December 23, 1953 . Second Term-Monday, January 4, to Friday, February 19, 1954. Third Term- Monday, March 1, to Thursday, April 15, 1954. Fourth Term- Monday, April 26, to Wednesday, June 23, 1954.
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Barbara Arnold
Attendance Officer
11 John Street
Mrs. Pearl Fine
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Report of the School Department continued-
SCHOOL SESSIONS
High School-One session, from 8:12 to 1:40 with a lunch period of 25 minutes. Thacher Junior High School One session from 8:55 to 2:23 with an activity period of 25 minutes .
Bliss - 9:00 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 3:00.
Briggs Corner - 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 2:30.
Farmers-9:00 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:30.
Finberg-9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Lincoln-Grades II-VI: 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:45; Grades I, VII and VIII; 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:30.
Richardson Grades I IV: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 3:00 . Grades V VII: 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Tiffany-9:00 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:30.
Washington-9:00 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:15.
Willett-Grades I-VI: 9:00 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:30; Grades VII, VIII: 8:55 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:05.
NO- SCHOOL SIGNALS
Four double strokes of fire alarm 2-2-2-2.
7:15 A. M. No School for High School
7:45 A. M. No morning session for grades below Senior High School.
12:15 P. M. No afternoon session for grades 1 to 6.
These signals will be given at 7:15 A. M., 7:45 A. M. , and 12:15 P. M. in stormy weather.
WARA will broadcast NO-SCHOOL announcements beginning at 7:15 A. M. 7:45 A. M. and at 12:15 P. M.
COST OF INSTRUCTION - 1953
Valuation of Attleboro, 1953 $41,354, 565. 00
Tax rate per $1000, 1953 42. 30
Expended for support of schools
711,057.85
Average membership of day schools, September 1952-June 1953. . 3608
Expended per pupil based on average membership . $ 197. 36
Cost of books and supplies per pupil. 9. 46
Senior High School and Thacher Junior High School
Total expended for both schools including their share of general expenses $242,215.89
Average membership of High School, 1952-1953 . . __ 524 Average membership of Thacher Junior High 1952-53 387-911 Cost per pupil. $265. 88
Cost of books and supplies per pupil 17. 60
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Report of the School Department Cost of Instruction continued-
Elementary Schools
Total expended Average membership Cost per pupil Cost of books and supplies per pupil
$ 468, 841. 96 2697
$173. 84 $6.72
REPORT OF THE CITY SOLICITOR 1953
To the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
During the year 1953, the office of City Solicitor gave many opinions to the various departments of the City of Attleboro. It is a virtual impos- sibility to describe the time and effort involved in writing many of these decisions. I am sure it can be appreciated how important these opinions car be to the various department heads who seek a solution to legal rami- fications involved in their work.
There were two (2) trials in which the City was involved during the year 1953 and in both instances the said City of Attleboro prevailed. In one matter, Vetter V. Zoning Board of Attleboro, the matter was even- tually adjudicated in the Supreme Judicial Court and established the first adjudication as to what constitutes a lot for zoning purposes.
Many land damage cases were entered in the Superior Court against the City during the year 1953, and I contemplate that many will be settled Quiside of the Court. I do anticipate that the remainder will be jury tried. At the close of 1953, there were six (6) land damage cases pending and I expect many more to be entered in the ensuing year.
I wish to thank the Mayor and his staff, along with all members of the Municipal Council and department heads for their help and coopera- tion throughout the year.
Respectfully yours,
Francis M. Flaherty, City Solicitor.
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ATTLEBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROJECT NO. 372-1 MANAGEMENT
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1953
ASSETS
Cash on Deposit
Accounts Receivable-Tenants
Investments
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 15,071.33
LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable "Tenants' Security Deposits
ยท 435. 00
RESERVES:
Repairs, Maintenance and Replacement $ 1,843. 20
Vacancies and Collections 500. 00 $ 2,343.20
12,292. 63
TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
$ 15,071. 33
ATTLEBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROJECT NO. 372-1 MANAGEMENT
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
1953
INCOME
Dwelling Rent Schedule
$ 18,432. 00
Interest from Investment
73.05
TOTAL INCOME
$ 18, 505. 05
EXPENSES
Management $ 1,225.36
Repairs, Maintenance and Replacements
4,987. 06
TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME
6,212 .. 42
$ 12,292. 63
Earned Surplus-January 1, 1953 DEDUCT:
$ 7,491. 23
Cash payment to City of Attleboro
7,491. 23
.00
Earned Surplus-December 31, 1953
$ 12,292. 63
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$ 10,796. 78 201.50 4,073.05
$ . 50
Earned Surplus
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1953
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council, City of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
The Health Department herewith presents for your examination and approval its 39th annual report for the calendar year ending December 31, 1953.
One change in our department personnel is noted. In May, Miss Barbara Arnold who had served the department faithfully and success- fully as Dental Hygienist since September, 1949 resigned the position to be married. Because we were unable to fill the vacancy, our dental health education program in the schools could not be resumed with the opening of schools in September. With the start of a new school seme- ster in January, however, this phase of our dental program will be re- sumed, as we have been most fortunate to obtain the services of Mrs. Ruth Merriss, a local hygienist, to assume the duties of the position. Mrs. Merriss is a graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and is a registered hygienist under the State Board of Registration in Dentistry.
The health record of our community continued very favorable in 1953, with our population generally enjoying a good health year.
The number of live Attleboro births during 1953 was 570 (307 males and 263 females) marking an increase of 64 over the preced- ng year's baby crop and still sustaining the high rate of growth noted in the past decade. Of this number 465 were born at Sturdy Hospital, five were home deliveries and 100 were born in hospitals outside the city. Seven hundred and five more babies (360 males and 345 females) were born in this city to parents having residences in other communi- ties.
In compliance with the state law, our department paid for the hospital care of two premature babies whose parents were unable to. meet the expense.
The total number of Attleboro deaths from all causes in 1953 was 252, including 10 stillborns and 48 residents who died out of the city. This figure marks a decrease over the past year's total when 264 deaths were recorded. Of the 252 total, 124 were males and 128 females. Approximately 70% of all the deaths occurred among the over 60 age group, while 44 % were
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Report of the Health Department-continued
persons 70 years of age and over. Major cause of death was diseases of the heart, which claimed 87 persons (46 males and 41 females). Other leading causes were cancer from which 40 residents died and cerebral hemorrhage which brought death to 25 people. Accidents took 9 local lives, a decrease over the previous year's toll of 12. Motor vehicle injuries were responsible for 5 fatalities, falls in or about the home contributed to 3 more, and accidental drowning claimed one victim.
A total of 347 communicable disease cases were recorded, less than one half the number reported for the previous year. Mumps, which accounted for 141 cases, showed a sharp increase, while declines were noted in chicken pox and measles, which were prevalent last year. Ten cases of scarlet fever represented a 50% increase in the incidence of the disease over that of 1952. Despite the state -wide high incidence of polio- myelitis, only 3 cases were reported in our community. Nine new cases of tuberculosis equalled the number in the previous year. Only three persons died of a reportable communicable disease, pulmonary tuber- culosis claiming 2 and meningitis, one.
At our annual free clinics held in the spring to immunize children against diptheria, whooping cough and tetanus, 104 youngsters of school and pre-school age received the three dose toxoid inoculations or booster dose protection. A survey of the babies born in 1952 showed that almost 85% have already received this important protection. This good record is a big factor in keeping unbroken our long period (17 years) of complete absence of dread diptheria from our community and is due in no small measure to the fine cooperation of parents and private physicians and the continuing efforts of the Health Department in its annual immunization clinics.
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Our health nurse has been busy on many health fronts during the year, encouraging and instructing the public in methods of good health and providing nursing follow-up services for the health program at St. Joseph's parochial school and our communicable disease control program, includ- ing immunization clinics and follow-up of tuberculosis cases, suspects and contacts.
In compliance with new state regulations, the department licensed eight Day Care Agencies in the city after inspection and follow-up visits by the health nurse.
Biologics and culture outfits obtained from the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Health were distributed to local physicians. These are avail- able at Sturdy Hospital, where our Health nurse keeps a careful and accu- rate check on supply and demand.
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Report of the Health Department continued-
The Dental Clinic was in operation each week-day morning during the school year, looking after the dental health of the school children of the first four grades who were unable to afford private dental care. Three hun- dred and 33 children (compared with 295 the previous year) had all dental de- tects corrected at the clinics, and sodium fluoride applications to lessen future dental decay were given to new patients. In addition, a survey made of the teeth of all children through the sixth grades resulted in many students having necessary work done by their private dentists.
Until her resignation, our dental hygienist assisted at the morning (Inic sessions and devoted her afternoons to conducting an excellent educa- Menal program in the elementary grades of the public and parochial schools of the city.
Routine inspections of the local eating and drinking establishments by our health inspector revealed a majority meeting sanitation standards pre scribed by our city's health code. Where faulty conditions were found, opera . tors have shown a willingness to cooperate in correcting them. A training program for new food handlers was held in May and 23 persons received permits Indicating satisfactory completion of the course of instruction.
On other sanitation fronts, the inspector conducted periodic field and laboratory examination of our city's milk and water supplies, inspected over- night cabins and trailer camps, convalescent homes and homes for the aged, markets, bakeries, ice cream and soft drink manufacturing plants and other establishments affecting the health of the citizens. In addition, all health nui- sances brought to the attention of the department were investigated and in mast instances promptly abated upon request.
The department gratefully acknowledges the assistance of city officials and public and private welfare agencies and the continued good cooperation of our citizens which have contributed to our past year's successes.
The usual tables of statistical data are appended as are also the re- ports of our staff members showing in detail the work of the department.
Respectfully submitted, F. L. Girouard, M. D. Health Officer.
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Report of the Health Dept. - continued
HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS
Expenditures: -
Salaries Sanatoria Other Expenses
$12,925. 00
4,925.80
13,566.01
Total Health Department Expenditures, 1953
$31,416. 81
Receipts: -
Licenses and Permits were issued as follows for the year:
Milk Store
105
Oleomargarine
56
Milk Dealer
35
Pasteurization
5
Funeral Directors
7
Methyl Alcohol
57
Cabins and Trailer Camps
8
Ice Cream Manufacture
2
Massage
4
Rendering
5
Bottling
2
Sale of Ice Cream
96
Day Care Agency
8
Total Fees collected for these licenses $383. 00
Health Department Reimbursements, 1953
State Subsidy on patients at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital having an Attleboro settlement $2,119. 28
TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS for 1953 $2,502. 28
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Report of Health Dept. - continued
ATTLEBORO's VITAL STATISTICS BY MONTHS
Births
Stillbirths
Deaths
January
49
0
30
February
52
1
19
March
45
1
23
April
62
2
21
May
35
0
16
June
48
1
19
July
48
0
22
August
57
2
15
September
49
2
26
October
46
0
15
November
51
1
18
December
28
0
18
5.70
10
242
(307 Males,
(3 Males,
(121 Males,
263 Females)
7 Females)
121 Females)
CAUSES OF ATTLEBORO DEATHS
Accident, auto, 5; Accident, drowning, 1; Accident, fall 3; Arteriosclerosis, 1; Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease, 35; Aspiration Pneumonia, 2; Atelectasis, 3; Banti's Anaemia, 1; Bronchial Asthma, 1; Bronchial Pneumonia, 5; Bronchiectasis, 2; Cancer, 40; Cardiac Failure, 4, Cardio Vascular Disease, 2; Cerebral Edema, 1; Cerebral Hemorrhage, 25; Cerebral Thrombosis, 11; Cirrhosis of Liver, 2; Congenital Anamoly, 1; Congenital Heart Disease, 2; Coronary Insufficiency, 1; Coronary Occlusion, 7; Coronary Pulmonale, 1; Coronary Thrombosis, 22; Diabetes Mellitus, 6; Diverticultis, 2; Duodenal Ulcer, 2; Hydrocephalic Foetus, 1; Hypertensive Heart Disease, 8; Intestinal Hemorrhage, 1; Intestinal Obstruction, 1; Intra Uterine Anoxia, 1; Leukemia, 1; Lobar Pneumonia, 1; Malignant Melanoma, 1; Malignant Lymphoma, 1; Mesenteric Thrombosis, 2; Myocarditis, chronic, 8; Nephritis, acute, 1; Nephritis, chronic, 3; Parkinson's Disease, 2; Patent Dutus Arteriosus, 1; Pneumococcus Meningitis, 1; Prematurity, 6; Pulmonary Emboli, 2; Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 2; Respiratory Infection, 1; Stillborn, 10; Suicide, gun shot wounds, 2; Suicide, hanging, 2; Tumor of Parotid Gland, 1, Uraemia, 4.
TOTALS, 252 Males, 124. Females, 128.
DEATHS BY AGES
Stillborn, 10; Under one year, 16; One to Two years, 2; 10-20 years, 2 20-30 years, 5; 30-40 years, 2; 40-50 years, 12; 50-60 years, 30; 60-70 .cars, 62; 70-80 years, 63; 80-90 years, 40; over 90 years, 8.
TOTALS, 252 Males 124, Females 128.
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DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR
Under 1 day, 12; one day, 2, 2 days, 1; 9 days, 1; 11 days, 1. TOTAL, 17. Nine Males and Eight Females.
CAUSES OF THESE DEATHS
Aspiration Pneumonia, 1; Atelectasis, 3; Cerebral Hemorrhage, 1; Congenital Analomy, 1; Congenital Heart Disease, 2; Hydrocephalic Foetus, 1; Intra Uterine Anoxia, 1; Patent Ductus Arteriosus, 1; Prematurity, 6.
CASES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND DEATHS FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Chicken Pox, 72 cases, 0 deaths; Dog Bite, 57 cases, 0 deaths; Encephalitis, 1 case, 0 deaths; German Measles, 25 cases, 0 deaths; Hepatitis, infectious, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Measles, 14 cases, 0 deaths; Meningitis, influenza, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Meningitis, pneumoccus, 1 case, 1 death; Mumps, 141 cases, 0 deaths; Poliomyelitis, 3 cases, 0 deaths; Salmonellosis, 4 cases, 0 deaths; Scarlet Fever, 10 cases, 0 deaths; Tuberculosis, pulmonary, 9 cases (2 revoked), 2 deaths; Tuberculosis, other forms, 2 cases, 0 deaths; Whooping Cough, 4 cases, 0 deaths.
TOTAL CASES, 347 TOTAL DEATHS, 3
REPORT OF THE HEALTH NURSE
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard
Health Officer
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Doctor Girouard.
I herewith submit the annual statistical report of the activities of the Health Nurse for the year 1953:
Number of visits to and in behalf of tuberculosis cases - 194
Number of visits to and in behalf of contacts of tuberculosis 49
Number of visits to and in behalf of suspicious tuberculosis cases 31
Number of visits to Bristol County Hospital with persons for
x-ray and admittance
73
Number of cases of tuberculosis reported in 1953
11
Number of deaths reported from tuberculosis in 1953 2
Number of visits to and in behalf of other infectious diseases - 154
Number of visits to and in behalf of crippled children 26
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Report of Health Nurse-continued
Number of visits to and in behalf of immunization - 471 Number of visits to and in behalf of school children 251
Other visits - check on biologicals at Sturdy Hospital, inspection of boarding homes for children, inspection of day care agencies, pre- mature baby program, dental clinic, social service, Health Department business, meetings attended and talks given 391
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