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Average membership of Junior High Schools, 1954-1955. 754 1331
Cost per pupil.
237. 78
Cost of books and supplies per pupil.
15.60
Elementary Schools
Total expended.
$561,440. 24
Average membership. 2690
Cost per pupil.
208. 71
Cost of books and supplies per pupil.
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ATTLEBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT NO. 372-1 MANAGEMENT
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1955
ASSETS
Cash on Deposit and on Hand $158, 958. 46
Investment - Attleborough Savings and Loan Association, savings share account TOTAL ASSETS
4,376.98 $163,335. 44
LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
LIABILITIES:
Tenants Security Deposits 165.00
RESERVES:
Repairs, Maintenance and Replacements $ 1,843.20
Vacancy and Collection Loss 451. 50
Proceeds from Sale of Properties 153,470.00 155,764. 70
Earned Surplus
7,405. 74
TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
$163,335. 44
ATTLEBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROJECT NO. 372-1 MANAGEMENT
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1955
INCOME
Dwelling Rent Schedule
$16,360. 00
Less-Dwelling Vacancy Loss
829. 50
$15,530. 50
Interest from Investment
128. 40
$ 15,658. 90 TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSES
Management
$ 2,530. 00
Operating Service 431. 48
Repairs, Maintenance and Replacements 5,251. 68 Insurance 40.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
8,253. 16 $ 7,405. 74
NET INCOME
Earned Surplus - January 1, 1955
$12,714. 08
DEDUCT:
Cash payment to City of Attleboro
12,714. 08 -. 00
Earned Surplus - December 31, 1955
$ 7,405. 74
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1955
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 41st annual report for the calendar year ending December 31, 1955.
Favorable health conditions prevailed generally in our community during 1955. The year's experience was, however, adversely affected by the unprece- dented epidemic of poliomyelitis in our state. Twenty-seven children and adults were stricken with the disease during the late summer and early fall in our com- munity. Nine were paralytic cases and 18 non-paralytic. The death of one young mother brought gloom to the local polio picture and resulted in increased public concern about the disease.
Our compilation of vital statistics for 1955 shows an increase in both residen deaths and resident births. The total number of Attleboro deaths from all causes in 1955 was 275, including 6 stillborns and 68 residents who died out of the city. This figure marks an increase of 27 over the past year's total when 248 deaths were re- corded. Major factor in the rise of the mortality was the increase in the proportion of older persons in the population. Of the 275 total, 136 were males and 139 female Nearly 75% of all the deaths occurred among the over 60 age group, while 53. 8% wer persons 70 years of age and over. Major cause of death was diseases of the heart, which claimed 113 persons (64 males and 49 females). Other leading causes were cancer from which 39 residents died and cerebral hemorrhage which brought death to 29 people. Accidents took six local lives, an increase over the previous year's toll of three. Motor vehicle injuries were responsible for two fatalities, accidental drowning also claimed two victims, accidental burns caused one more and a fall in the home brought death to another.
The number of live Attleboro births during 1955 was 546 (286 males and 260 females) marking a moderate increase of 17 over the preceding year's baby crop and sustaining the record high established in recent years. Of this number 460 were born at Sturdy Hospital and 86 were born in hospitals outside the city. Seven hundred and fourteen more babies (356 males and 358 females) were born in this city to parents having residences in other communities.
A total of 1047 communicable disease cases were recorded compared with last year's record of 1164 cases. Highlighting this picture, in addition to the epi- demic number of polio cases, was the increased incidence of measles, with more than 600 cases reported as compared with less than 100 in each of the previous two years. Other highs were Chicken Pox, 160 cases, and Mumps, 106 cases, The incidence of scarlet fever was up 11 cases from last year's report of 10 cases New reported cases of tuberculosis dropped to 6 from last year's total of 13, and there were two deaths from tuberculosis in 1955, the same as in 1954.
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We are indebted to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which assumed some of the financial responsibility for the hospital care and follow-up of a majority of our polio cases.
At two free Salk vaccine clinics conducted by the Health Department in May and June, first shots were given to 736 children in the first and second elementary school grades. We are indebted to local physicians, nurses and other volunteer workers who contributed to the success of this important public health project.
Our free clinics to inoculate children against whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria, usually held in the fall, were omitted due to the continued prevalence of polio in the community. The number of children inoculated by their private doc- tors continued high, and a survey of babies born in 1954 indicates that approximately 85% have already received this important protection.
Eye and ear tests were given to all the pupils of St. Joseph's parochial School by the health nurse, who followed up these examinations with home visits for con- sultation with parents of children found to have physical defects and other health problems. She made weekly visits to the school to check on the children's health, and in September she commenced a similar service for the children of the new St . John's Parochial School.
Our health nurse has kept close watch on all communicable disease cases re- ported to the department, and when the need was indicated she made home visits to arrange for care and hospitalization and to give instruction regarding isolation and quarantine regulations and precautions to be observed. Careful and constant super- vision and follow-up of all tuberculosis cases and contacts were an important part of her public health activity.
In compliance with new state regulations, the department licenses seven Day Care Agencies in the city after inspection and follow-up visits by the health nurse.
Biologics and culture outfits obtained from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health were distributed to localphysicians. These are available at Sturdy Hospital, where our health nurse keeps a careful and accurate check on supply and demand.
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 whose parents were unable to afford private dental care for them. A total of three hundred and forty children had all dental defects corrected at the clinic sessions. In addition, a survey made of the teeth of all children through the sixth grades resulted in many children having necessary work done by their private dentists. Our hygienist continued her fine program of dental health instruction in the ele- mentary grades of the public and parochial schools each afternoon.
Routine inspections of the local eating and drinking estalbishments by our health inspector revealed a majority meeting sanitation requirements prescribed by our city's health code. Where faulty conditions were found, operators have shown a willingness to cooperate in correcting them.
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On other sanitation fronts, the inspector conducted periodic field and lab- oratory 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 nuisances brought to the attention of the department were investigated and in most instances promptly abated upon request.
Our plumbing inspector and his associate have conducted their inspection work in a manner satisfactory to all. The total inspections, 890, were higher by 62 than those of 1954.
The report of the Animal Inspector shows he has had another busy year. Dog bite cases investigated by him totaled 78, four under last year's figure, and 1264 animals were inspected by him at 73 premises.
The work of caring for the city dump is being carried on by members of the Dumont family. Our rat control program at the dump keeps the rat nuisance prob- lem there at a minimum. The present dump contract will expire on August 31, 1956 and future plans for city dumping will come under consideration before that date.
Correia Bros. were awarded the garbage contract for the next three years when the previous contract expired on June 30th. A notable improvement in the collection service has been apparent since they assumed responsibility for this important community service.
The department gratefully acknowledges the assistance of city officials and public and private welfare agencies and the continued good cooperation of our citi- zens which have contributed to our past year's successes.
The ususal tables of statistical data are appended as are also the reports 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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HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS, 1955
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$15,350. 00
4,727. 48
16,626. 77
$36,704. 25
RECEIPTS: -
Licenses and Permits were issued as follows for the year:
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Health Department Reimbursements, 1955:
County Hospital and one Attleboro settled case at State subsidy for 14 Attleboro settled cases at Bristol
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From City of Quincy for Quincy settled case at B. C. H. - -
From City of Brockton for Brockton settled case at B. C. H. 267. 00
From Town of Saugus for Saugus settled case at B. C. H. --- 381. 00
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ATTLEBORO'S VITAL STATISTICS BY MONTHS
Births
Stillbirths
Deaths
January
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February
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March
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April
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June
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July
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August
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September
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November
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December
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(286 Males,
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260 Females)
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136 Females)
CAUSES OF ATTLEBORO DEATHS
Aplastic Anaemia, 1; Accident, auto, 2; Accident, burning, 1; Accident, drowning, 2; Accident, fall, 1; Acute Diverticulitis of Colon, 1; Acute Heart Failure, 3; Acute Left Ventricular Failure, 4; Acute Respiratory Infection, 1; Angina Pectoris, 1; Aortic Stenosis, 1; Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease, 47; Atelectasis, 3; Brain Tumor, 2; Bronchial Pneumonia, 16; Cancer, bladder 3; Cancer, bowel, 1; Cancer, brain, 1, Cancer, breast, 3; Cancer, bronchiagenic 1; Cancer, colon, 2; Cancer, esophogus, 2; Cancer, gall bladder, 2; Cancer, liver, 1; Cancer, lungs, 4; Cancer, lymph glands, 1; Cancer, ovary, 1; Cancer, pancreas, 3; Cancer, peritoneum, 1; Cancer, prostate, 3; Cancer, rectum, 2; Cancer, stomach, 2; Cancer, thyroid, 1; Cancer, uterus, 2; Carcinomatosis, 3; Cardiac Compensation, 3; Cardiovascular Renal Disease, 2; Cerebral Anaemia, 2; Cerebral Arteriosclerosis, 1; Cerebral Embolus, 2; Cerebral Hemorrhage, 29; Cerebral Thrombosis, 10; Chronic Intestitial Cystitis, 1; Cirrhosis of Liver, 2; Congenital Anamoly, 1; Congenital Heart Disease, 3; Congestive Heart Disease, 2; Coronary Heart Disease, 37; Dexiocardia, 1; Diabetes Mellitus, 4; Duodenal
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Ulcer, 2; Gastric Ulcer, 1; General Arteriosclerosis, 5; Hydrocephalus, 1; Hypertensive Heart Disease, 1; Hypostatic Pneumonia, 1; Lobar Pneumonia, 2; Mesenteric Thrombosis, 1; Myocarditis, 2 acute, 7 chronic; Parlaytic Ileus, 1; Parkinson's Disease, 2, Peritonitis, perforated sigmoid, 1; Poliomyelitis, bul- bous spinal, 1; Prematurity, 6; Pulmonary Edema, 1; Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 2; Rheumatic Heart Disease, 2; Stillborn, 6; Suicide, 1; Uraemia, 4.
TOTALS, 275. Males, 136. Females, 139.
DEATHS BY AGES
Stillborn, 6, Under one year, 18, 2-5 vears, 1; 15-20 years, 1; 20-30 years, 1; 30-40 years, 6, 40-50 years, 10; 50-60 years, 26; 60-70 years, 58; 70-80 years, over 80 years, 68. Totals, 136 males, 139 females.
DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR
Under one day, 10; one day, 2; 2 days, 1; 4 days, 1; 3 months, 1; 4 months, 2; 7 months, 1. TOTAL, 18. Nine Males and Nine Females.
CAUSES OF THESE DEATHS
Acute respiratory infection, 1; Atelectasis, 3; Broncho Pneumonia, 2; Con- genital Anamoly, 1; Congenital Heart Disease, 3; Dexiocardia, 1, Hydrocephalus, 1; Prematurity, 6. TOTALS, 18. Nine males and nine females.
CASES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES and DEATHS FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Chicken Pox, 160 cases, 0 deaths; Dog Bite, 92 cases, 0 deaths; German Measles, 15 cases, 0 deaths; Infectious Hepatitis, 9 cases, 0 deaths; Measles, 601 cases, 0 deaths, Mumps, 106 cases, 0 deaths; Poliomyelitis, 27 cases, 1 death; Pony Bite, 1 case, 0 deaths; Salmonellosis, 5 cases, 0 deaths; Scarlet Fever, 21 cases, 0 deaths; Tuberculosis, 6 cases, 2 deaths; Whooping Cough, 4 cases, 0 deaths.
TOTAL CASES, 1047. TOTAL DEATHS, 3
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REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard
Attleboro, Massachusetts Health Officer
We herewith submit the annual report of the Dental Clinic for 1955:
Clinic Sessions
Number of Sittings
Number of Fillings
Number of Extractions
Number of Cleanings
Sodium Fluoride Treatments
Number of patients completed
Dental Hygienist also inspected the teeth of all fifth and sixth grade pupils. four grades. Of the 1949 inspected, 978 were found with defective teeth. The In September the Dentist inspected the mouths of all children in the first
The Dental Clinic is now caring for patients in the first four grades of
These children are given all necessary dental care. school, and there are 316 accepted applicants for the school year 1955-1956.
for regular dental care, methods of toothbrushing, good nutrition and basic dental city during the year and led 368 classroom discussions- emphasizing the need The Dental Hygienist made 95 visits to elementary schools throughout the
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Respectfully submitted,
Ruth C. Merriss, D. H. W. E. Turner, D. D. S.
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH AGENT
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard
Attleboro, Massachusetts Health Officer
Dear Doctor Girouard:
I herewith submit my annual report as Milk Inspector and Health Agent for
During the year 1955 three new milk dealers applied for and received licenses
to sell in Attleboro. Two were Massachusetts dealers and one was from Rhode Is-
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the year ending December 31, 1955:
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According to the dealers fluid milk sales decreased slightly during 1955.
Number of dealers selling milk and/or cream in Attleboro 46
Estimated number of quarts of milk sold daily in Attleboro -11,510
Estimated number of quarts of cream sold daily in Attleboro 314 Number of producers selling milk to Attleboro dealers- 303
Number of milk pasteurization plants under inspection 27
Number of inspections of these pasteurizing plants-
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Number of milk pasteurizing plants in Attleboro
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Total number of milk and cream samples collected from dealers and plants- 608
Tests made on these samples;
Bacteria Counts
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Butterfat Tests . I -612 I
Total Solids Tests
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Phosphatase Tests
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Microscopic Examinations- -442
Efficiency surveys were made on four milk plants with 20 samples being taken for examination. Tests made on these were:
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Twelve Ice Cream dealer plants were inspected and 37 samples of bulk and package ice cream were tested as follows:
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Fifty- six markets and variety stores were inspected at least once during the past year.
Forty-six samples of public and private water supplies were taken or re- ceived and the following tests made on them:
pH Tests- 86.
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Chlorine P. P. M.
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E. Coli Gas Determinations 46
One well was condemned as not being a safe supply of drinking water.
Number of swimming pools under inspection --
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Number of swimming pool inspections
Tests made on 28 samples:
Chlorine Residuals (P. P. M. )- 28
pH Tests
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Bacteria Counts 0
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E. Coli Gas Determinations 1 28
Number of Eating and Drinking Establishments under inspection - 75 8
Number of inspections of Eating and Drinking Establishments 0
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Number of swab tests made on eating and drinking utensils 0
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Number of soft drink bottling plants in Attleboro- 1 1
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Number of boarding or convalescent homes under inspection 1
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Six new plats were inspected for water supply, drainage and sewage dis- posal.
One hundred nuisance complaints were investigated. Improper rubbish and/or garbage disposal, keeping of animals or fowl without a permit, water shut-offs, lack of adequate heat, overflowing cesspools or septic tanks, sub- standard housing, improper plumbing, bad odors, food spoilage, insect infes- tations, smoke nuisances and other miscellaneous insanitary conditions com - prised the complaints.
After numerous complaints were received, a thorough survey was made on equipment and operation of one soft drink bottling plant and after corrections it was allowed to resume operation.
A one day, state-conducted seminar on small milk plants, comfort stations, nuisance complaints and enforcement of health regulations was attended.
A two-day course on water examination given at the Lawrence Experiment station was attended.
Four piggeries were inspected in relation to the garbage contract.
Notices of new laws pertaining to milk and cream were sent out to dairies and eating establishements.
The City Dump was inspected periodically for maintenance and rat control.
One case of food poisoning was investigated and the following examinations were made on the suspected food:
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The exact cause of the food poisoning was not determined.
Thirty-one new cesspool installations were inspected and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank L. Cushman
Agent and Milk Inspector
Dr. F. L. Girouard
Attleboro, Massachusetts Health Officer
Dear Dr. Girouard:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals and Inspector of Slaugh-
tering for 1955.
they had rabies-
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTER
Number of interstate cattle shipment permits received and checked --- - 4
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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 1955:
Number of visits to and in behalf of tuberculosis cases- 223
Number of visits to and in behalf of contacts of tuberculosis -
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Number of visits to and in behalf of suspicious tuberculosis cases --- 27 Number of visits to Bristol County Hospital with persons for x-ray and admittance - 81 0 0
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Number of visits to and in behalf of other infectious diseases 1 87 8.
Number of visits to and in behalf of services to crippled children
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Number of visits to and in behalf of school children 140
Other visits-check on biologicals at Sturdy Hospital, inspection of boarding homes for children, inspection of day care agencies, premature baby program, dental clinic, social service, Health Department business, meetings attended and talks given- -400
TOTAL OF ALL VISITS- -4602
Twenty-three persons from this city received care and treatment at Bristol County Hospital during the past year, and four persons received care and treat- ment for tuberculosis at other hospitals.
Of the babies born in 1955, approximately 85% were found to have been in- oculated against whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria during their first year, either by their private physicians or at the free Health Department clinics.
Seven hundred and thirty-six children in the 6 to 7 year age group received a first shot of Salk vaccine at clinics held in May and June last year.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Wilmarth Health Nurse
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Dr. F. L. Girouard, Health Officer
Health Department, City Hall
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Dr. Girouard:
During the past year, 890 inspections were made-718 by Mr. Gross and 172 by Mr. Poholek. They were as follows:
382 New Homes
93 Remodeling of old houses
68 Replacing of old fixtures
5 Water piping
55 Gas water heaters
24 Electric water heaters
18 Tankless heaters
12 Range boilers
6 Disposals
31 Replacing soil pipe
10 Removals of house traps
1 Installing of back water valve
13 Installing of dishwashers
2 Health Inspections
8 Storm drains
47 Replacements of lead work
2 Installing of sewer ejector pumps
31 Replacements of sink traps
14 Sink replacements
17 Sewer connections
In October, Section 1 of Chaper 142 of the Massachusetts State Laws was amended as follows:
"Section 17, Chapter 612, which states that a tempering valve and a pressure relief valve is required on all tank- less heaters. On all storage heaters, a temperature and pressure relief valve, and a vaccum valve is required. Tankless heaters and storage heaters to be installed by licensed plumbers only, and a permit to be taken out for each installation. "
As stated in my report of December 31, 1954: "I recommend that a section be placed in the City Code requiring a 2" trap for kitchen sinks. We have been running into some difficulties where disposals have been installed on the 1 1/2" line now asked for in our code.
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Also, in new houses, a section requiring a back air pipe being left plugged for future washing machine connections. This would save the home owner con- siderable expenses. "
Respectfully submitted, Allan A. Gross Plumbing Inspector
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1955
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
We sumit herewith our annual report for the year 1955.
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