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All the work requires large sums of money that we cannot get from operations. Consequently, we must look to friends of the hospital and business enterprises in the area to donate funds to the hospital that can be used to defray the costs of capital expenditures and major repairs and renovations.
To this end we are making a study of a plan of annual giving to the hospital which will enable our Board of Managers to plan ahead for improvements so necessary to keep abreast of advances in the science of medicine, surgery and therapies.
It is always a pleasure to acknowledge devoted service to the hospital on the part of doctors, nurses, and the large staff of employees, without whose cooperation it would be impossible to keep our house in order. The most gratifying feeling comes when we hear it said that the care at Sturdy is excellent and the whole place is spot- lessly clean.
It should not be overlooked that the City of Attleboro makes a very substantial contribution to the finances of the hospital. During 1959 their contribution amounted to Fifty-two thousand seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($52, 017. 50) and a request for the same amount in 1960 has been forwarded to the City for the following amounts:
Water. $ 2,486.92 Fuel. 17,963.39
Light and Power 18,727. 61
Insurance
12,839. 58
Total. $52,017. 50
The Sturdy Memorial Hospital is the one institution in its service area that should command the active support of every citizen, since everyone is a potential user of its fine facilities. This covers moral as well as financial support.
As we face the new year of activity we do so with confidence, knowing we have the resources with which to care for the health needs of the area, and we pray God's blessing over our united efforts.
Respectfully submitted,
C. W. Cederberg, Chairman Board of Managers
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REPORT OF THE STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1960
To the Board of Trustees and Managers of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital
The steady growth of Sturdy Memorial Hospital and its excellence of patient care is the culmination of forty-six (46) years of continuous progress -- a process of keeping up with the ever growing needs in our hospital community of many towns and the City of Attleboro.
The achievement of an enlarged, modernly equipped, and fully approved hos- pital emanated from the solid foundation laid by our founders and the continuous faithful, conscientious leadership of their successors. Achievement in any field of endeavor results from carefully directed action. Action without direction,may easily cause chaos. Acutely aware of this fact, the present Board of Managers have built upon the broad plans and policies of their predecessors with three objec- tives in mind; namely, Care of the Sick, Education, and Research.
Care of the Sick:
Accomplishments in this field were varied and many for the period.
To begin with, there was a total of forty-four thousand two hundred and eight (44, 208) patient days during the fiscal year, a gain of two thousand five hundred and seventy-seven (2, 577) patient days over the preceding period. Thus activities in- creased in all departments; particularly, X-ray and Laboratory. Fortunately, the enlarged facilities with ultramodern equipment and added skilled personnel enabled us to handle the increased load expeditiously.
The landscaping of the hospital grounds, the new elevator in the old wing, the refurbishing of the second floor of the Sturdy wing, the erection of a new maintenance shop, the renovation of our pediatric division, now called the Marcia Armstrong Children's Pavilion, and acquisition of additional skilled lay and professional per- sonnel have all, directly or indirectly, enhanced the value of our patient care.
Education:
Highlighting the accomplishments in the field of education last year, was the appointment of Ernest A. Bragg, Jr., M. D., our Radiologist, as part time Direc- tor of Medical Education. Weekly seminars, given by peers in their respective fields of medicine and surgery, have been most stimulating to the Medical Staff. That Staff members would sacrifice one morning a week to keep informed of ad- vanced techniques and medicines attests to their interest in ever-improving patient care.
Several meetings were held with representatives of Boston University Medical School which we hope will bring the educational resources of this fine school to our doorstep, resulting in a residency program in the various specialty fields. The educational possibilities of such an affiliation is unlimited and will have a direct bearing on our ministry to the sick in the future.
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Report of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital continued-
The Board of Managers wisely decided to enlarge the educational facilities of our Nursing School. With enlarged hospital capacity, it follows that additional trained nurses are required for the increased patient demand. Added modern edu- cational facilities will not only allow us to educate more students, but it will also help us obtain superior applicants. These factors too will have a decided effect on future treatment of patients.
Various department heads, too numerous to mention specifically, have attended lectures and institutes during the year in an endeavor to obtain a better working know- ledge of their responsibilities. Benefits from this program reveal themselves almost daily. It is very heartening to see the enthusiasm indicated by this group in seeking more knowledge so they can perform their tasks more efficiently.
Simultaneous with the educational programs for hospital personnel and doctors, is the development of a new department to educate the general public. The new Pub- lic Relations Department under the able direction of Mr. Gustave Jacobson, is ac- quainting the general public through the medium of the press and the radio with news stories concerning the overall hospital operation. With a better-informed community, we look toward increased financial support to attain and/or sustain our objectives.
Research:
The problem of Staphylococci infections is a potential problem in every hos- pital today. Until recently, this germ could only be controlled by steam sterilizing . Obviously, not everything can be sterilized in this manner without harmful effects. A germicide has just been developed that is non-toxic and drinkable which can kill Staphylococci germs. It can be used in ice machines, laundry, sprayed on the walls, etc., with lasting effect for a considerable period of time. In cooperation with the Esmond Laboratories, we have taken cultures in various locations within the hos- pital before and after use of the germicide in order to measure its effectiveness. Experiments are proceeding in our laundry. The germicide called Chlorodoxine is mixed with our soap solution and cultures are taken of our laundry periodically to measure the length of the germicide's effectiveness. This research program is still going on and from results thus far, it will revolutionize and simplify the method of sterilization. Our Infectious Control Committee with Fiore R. Rullo, M. D. , Chairman, is supervising this program with great interest.
Our Maternity Division begins a study of the incidents of bladder infections on patients admitted for delivery in Community Hospitals. William J. Morse, M. D., and Joseph F. Kerrins, M. D., Obstetricians, will send specimens to our labora- tory for examination, and the results will be tabulated for comparison with large teaching institutions. This is to determine the incidents of a symptomatic bladder infection during pregnancy.
Expression of Gratitude:
Accomplishments this year were many and varied; and were the result of great effort on the part of everyone --- beginning with the Board of Managers, under the able Chairmanship of Mr. C. W. Cederberg, to the Medical Staff, lay and profession- al personnel, volunteers, fire department, press and radio, and benefactors.
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Report of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital continued-
May God bless our efforts and give us the strength and guidance to face the New Year, which will have some challenges but also many rewards.
Respectfully submitted, A.O. Davidsen, Director
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TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1959
CASH ON HAND
December 31, 1959 $340,694.79
RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR OF 1959
TAXES :
Levy of 1959
Poll
Personal Real Estate
$ 12,958.00 159,271.09 2,476,710.11 228,852.36
Motor Vehicle Excise Farm Animal Excise
448.20
$2,878,239.76 4
Levy of 1958-1957-1956-1955
Poll
$ 120.00
Personal
1,854.79
Real Estate
82,259.49
Motor Vehicle Estate
22,464.59
Farm Animal Excise
6.25
$ 106,705.12
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
$ 2,815.19
Sewers Sidewalks Curbings
4,619.07
4,762.73
$ 12,196.99
PUBLIC SERVICES - WATER DEPARTMENT
Water
$ 345,464.48
Pipe & Labor
15,649.06
$ 361, 113.54
GENERAL GOVERNMENT : Collector
Cost on Taxes
$ 3,251.40
Cost on Water
1.28
$ 3,252.68
INTEREST
On Taxes On Water Committed Betterments
1,473.68
26.11
$ 4,349.67
PARKING METER RECEIPTS
Street Parking Sanford Street Lot
2,879.22
Mullaney Lot
733.22
$ 19,447.01
CURRENT TAX PAYMENTS (Withholding)
Federal
$ 263,620.25
State
14,224.91
$277,845.16
SCHOOL LUNCH
School Lunch Receipts
$ 130,302.29
U. S. D. A.
51,783.06
$182,085.35
SCHOOL ATHLETICS RECEIPTS
$ 10,196.07
$ 10,196.07
CHARITIES
General Relief
From Cities & Towns From the State
$ 14,282. 52 19,981.74
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$ 2,588.82
261.06
$ 15,834.57
Treasurer's Report Continued-
CHARITIES: Continued
Old Age Assistance
From Cities and Towns
From the State
$ 3,726.09 186,498.53
Aid to Dependent Children
From the State
18,588.04
Disability Assistance
From the State
14,914.00
Disability Assistance Administrative
From the State
362.62
$ 258,353.54
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dental Clinic Fees
160.00
Polio Clinic Fees
836.00
State
10.00
Sale of Tooth Brushes
27.50
Licenses
311.00
Trailer Rentals
6,584.00
From the State
2,733.06
From the City
191.00
$ 10,852.56
SCHOOLS
Tuition and Special Instruction
$11,282.73
Sale of Books and Supplies
1,051.32
Use of Buildings
870.00
Telephone Tolls
20.02
$ 13,224.07
GRANTS AND GIFTS - FEDERAL
Old Age Assistance
$ 181,461.54
Old Age Assistance Admin.
8,526.78
Aid to Dependent Children
25,502.90
Aid to Dependent Childred Admin.
2,638.57
Disability Assistance
13,036.50
Disability Assistance Admin.
725.26
$ 231,891.55
GRANTS AND GIFTS - STATE
Income Tax
$ 101,185.33
Corporation Tax, Business
253,283.49
School Construction Chapter 645 Chapter 70
169,209.60
Smith-Hughes & George Barden Acct
175.00
Aid for Retarded Children
6,993.05
Transportation of Pupils
13,131.88
Vocational Education
17,654.99
English Speaking Classes
480.09
Gasoline Refund Account
300.86
Commissioner of Veterans' Services
25,217.53
Director of Standards
325.00
Snow Removal
101.50
Meal Tax - O. A. A.
13,447. 36
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26,312.97
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Treasurer's Report Continued-
GRANTS AND GIFTS - STATE Continued
Corporation Tax-Loss of Taxes $ 221.85 National Defense Education 1,410.14
1956 Highway Bond Issue, Chapt. 718 3,290.99 $ 632,741.54
PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY
Sealer of Weights & Measures
$ 278.30
Police Department Fire Department
3,647.00 $ 4,362.80
ALL OTHER GENERAL REVENUE
Court Fines
$ 951.28
Public Property
1,207.00
Capron Park Concession
300.00
From Board of Registrars
32.50
From Planning & Zoning Board
165.00
From Highway Department
30.00
State Auditor's Adjustment of Investment of Veterans'
Housing Account
14,520.39
U. S. Treasury Bills due in April-
Veterans' Housing Account
20,000.00
Proceeds from Treasury Bills-
Veterans' Housing Account
2,650.00
From Attleboro Housing Authority-
Payment in Lieu of Taxes
3,348.00
Interest from Investment in U. S. Treasury Bills
25,451.86
Transfer of Funds to City General
Account from Trust Funds
8,827.31
$ 77,483.34
TAX TITLE REDEMPTIONS
Tax Titles
$ 6,883.46
Interest
614.28
Deeds
90.00
Recording of Deeds
109.00
Land Court Cases
79.50
$ 7,776.24
SALE OF TAX POSSESSIONS
Sale of Possessions
$ 7,915.00
Proforma Tax
510.52
Deeds
87.50
Recording of Deeds
146.50
$ 8,659.52
SALE OF CITY OWNED LAND
$ 10,367.00
$ 10,367.00
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Fines
$ 1,314.67
All Other
56.02
$ 1,370.69
LICENSES
Liquor Dogs
3,049.75
All Other
1,940.00
$ 19,039.75
PERMITS
Marriages
$ 478.00
All Other
269.50
$ 747.50
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$ 14,050.00
437.50
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Treasurer's Report Continued-
FEES
Recording of Mortgages, Certified Copies, etc. $ 3,958.45
$ 3,958.45
RECOVERIES
Old Age Assistance
9,663.10
$ 9,663.10
REFUNDS
Veterans' Benefits
$ 1,755.23
Old Age Assistance
2,230.94
Disability Assistance
277.35
Aid to Dependent Children
980.28
General Relief
1,650.63
$ 6,894.43
OTHER REFUNDS
Tailings
$ 5.75
Overpayments of Teachers' Wages
294.79
Bristol County Dog Fund
3,055.92
Dividend from Boston Mutual Life Insurance Co.
1,447.89
Park Dept .:
From N. E. Tel & Tel Co.
230.66
All Other
235.75
Public Works Dept. - Sale of Scrap, Drums, etc.
950.71
Collector's Office
32.54
From Police Depts of other Cities & Towns
115.00
School Dept.
714.68
Insurance Claims
Fire Dept.
471.60
Police Dept.
752.93
Fire at Sturdy Memorial Hospital
916.88
Fire in Trade School
1,865.00
Health Dept.
215.00
Public Works Dept.
3,141.72
Miscellaneous
33.29
$14,480.11
ANTICIPATION NOTES
Proceeds
$ 988,260.98
Discount
11,739.02
Premium
4.00
SALE OF BONDS
Premiums
$ 2,273.43
Interest
1,228.73
3,502.16 $
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR YEAR OF 1959
$ 6,170,803.70
REVENUE
January 1, 1959-Cash Balance $371,971.47 6,170,803.70
$6,542,775.17
Payments for year of 1959
6,202,080.38
January 1, 1960 - Cash Balance
$ 340,694.79
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Receipts for year of 1959
Annual Report
Treasurer's Report Continued-
NON-REVENUE
January 1, 1959-Cash Balance $ 375,087.21 Bond Issues for year of 1959 705,500.00 U. S. Treasury Bills Matured 3,174,548.14 $ 4,255,135.35
Payments for year of 1959
3,529,645.38
January 1, 1960 - Cash Balance $ 725,489.97
REPORT ON TRUST FUNDS FOR 1959
CAPRON FUND
INCOME ACCOUNT
Cash on Hand, January 1, 1959
$ 5,167.02 1,860.58
Received on investments during 1959
1,000.00
Disbursements during 1959
Balance on January 1, 1960
$6,027.60
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Cash on Hand, January 1, 1959
$ 38,270.81
Received on Investments during 1959
3,707.96
Balance on January 1, 1960
$ 41,978.77
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Invested in
$ 2,643.18
Savings Banks
38,270.81
Attleboro Savings Bank
3,707.96
Balance on January 1, 1960
$ 44,621.95
MAURICE J. BAER FUND
Principal Account
$ 10,000.00
Income Account on January 1, 1959
1,162.36
Received on Income during 1959
417.84
Balance on January 1, 1960
$ 11,580.20
NELLIE A. COOPER FUND
Principal Account
$ 1,000.00
Income Account on January 1, 1959
229.27
Received on Income Account in 1959
40.26
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 1,269.53
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Treasurer's Report Continued-
REPORT ON TRUST FUNDS FOR 1959 CONTINUED-
FINBERG SCHOOL FUND
Principal Account $ 5,000.00
Income Account on January 1, 1959 708.37 Received on Income Account in 1959 128.93
Disbursements during 1959 $ 399.00
Balance on January 1, 1960
$ 5,438.30
RUTH HOLDEN-ALICE HASKELL NURSING FUND
Balance in Fund on January 1, 1959
$ 8,395.12
Received on Income Account in 1959 275.05
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 8,670.17
EVERETT S. HORTON FUND
Principal Account $ 7,500.00 Income Account on January 1, 1959 919.01
Received on Income Account in 1959 411.33
Disbursements during 1959 $ 1,000.00
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 7,830.34
HELEN W. METCALF AWARD FUND
Balance in Account on January 1, 1959 $ 63.55
Received in Account in 1959 4,502.46
Disbursements during 1959 $ 3,700.81 $ 865.20
Balance on January 1, 1960
MARGARET SPANGLER TRUST FUND
Principal Account on January 1, 1959 $ 5,000.00
Income Account on January 1, 1959 628.54
Received on Income Account in 1959 183.94
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 5,812.48
DEBORAH STARKEY FUND
Balance in Fund on January 1, 1959 $ 2,006.89
Received on Account during 1959 65.72
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 2,072.61
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Treasurer's Report Continued- REPORT ON TRUST FUNDS FOR 1959 CONTINUED-
S. M. STONE FUND
INCOME ACCOUNT
Balance in Income Account January 1, 1959 $1,095.27 Received in Income Account during 1959 791.87
Balance on January 1, 1960
$ 1,887.14
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Cash on Hand, January 1, 1959
$ 104.32
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 104.32
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Attleborough Savings Bank= $ 1,887.14
First National Bank of Attleboro 104.32
Investment Account 20,000.00
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 21,991.46
FLORENCE HAYWARD SWEET FUND
INCOME ACCOUNT
Balance in Income Account January 1, 1959 $ 4,237.57
Received in Income Account in 1959
457.69
Disbursements during 1959 2,727.50
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 1,967.76
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Cash on Hand, January 1, 1959
$ 10,055.60
Balance January 1, 1960
$ 10,055.60
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Attleborough Savings Bank $ 1,967.76
First National Bank of Attleboro 55.60
Investment Account 10,000.00
Balance January 1, 1960
$ 12,023.36
WAR SAVINGS INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Balance in Fund on January 1, 1959 $ 5,061.58
Received Interest during 1959 165.81
Balance on January 1, 1960 $ 5,227.39
TRI-CENTENNIAL FUND
Principal - Invested E Bonds - Maturity Value $ 2,600.00
Balance in Income Account on January 1, 1959
$20.71
Received Interest during 1959 . 67
Balance in Income Account on January 1, 1960 $ 21.38
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Treasurer's Report Continued-
TAX TITLE ACCOUNT
Value of Tax Titles as of January 1, 1959 1958 Taxes and Special Assessments with Costs and Interest 1959 Subsequent Taxes Added to Tax Titles
$12,696.20
4,302.86 6,486.20 $ 23,485.26
Less Treasurer's Sale
Less Redemptions
$ 1,137.91 6,883.46 8,021.37
Tax Title Account Balance January 1, 1960
$ 15,463.89
TAX POSSESSION ACCOUNT
Value of Tax Possessions as of January 1, 1959-$ 15,969.26 Treasurer's Sale to City 1,137.91
$17,107.17
Less Sales during 1959 1,659.57 Tax Possession Account Balance January 1, 1960 $15,447.60
DEBT STATEMENT
Gross City Debt January 1, 1959
Tax Notes Issued during 1959
Bonds Issued during 1959
$ 3,447,000.00 1,000,000.00 705,500.00 $5,152,500.00
Paid on above debt during 1959 $ 1,288,000.00
Total Debt on January 1, 1960 3,864,500.00
$5,152,500.00
AMOUNT OF DEBT AUTHORIZED BY SPECIAL LAWS AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT LIMITATION ( Outside Debt Limit)
Extension Water Bonds, dated Nov., 1949 $ 92,000.00
Veterans' Housing Bonds, dated May, 1949
100,000.00
Jr. High School Bonds, dated July, 1950
220,000.00
Jr. High School Bonds, dated Feb. , 1951
120,000.00
Water Bonds, dated Feb., 1954
90,000.00
South End Jr. High School Bonds dated April, 1954 300,000.00
South End Jr. High School Bonds dated Dec., 1954
300,000.00
Water Bonds, 1955
126,000.00
Water Bonds dated Feb., 1956
169,000.00
Water Extension Bonds dated Sept., 1956
120,000.00
Water Bonds, 1957
75,000.00
Veterans Memorial Bonds, 1958 3,000.00
Water Bonds, 1958
1,175,000.00
Water Bonds, 1959
Senior High School
160,000.00 240,000.00 $ 3,290,000.00
AMOUNT OF DEBT AUTHORIZED BY GENERAL LAWS AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT LIMITATION
Jr. High School, Nov., 1949 JF. High School, Aug., 1949
$ 50,000.00 34,000.00
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Treasurer's Report Continued-
DEBT STATEMENT CONTINUED-
Sewer Bonds
Off-street Parking dated Nov., 1957
$ 45,000.00 40,000.00 100,000.00
Building Bond Sewer Bond Fire Station Bond
152,500.00 153,000.00 $ 574,500.00
TOTAL BOND DEBT
$
3,864,500.00
TOTAL DEBT AND AMOUNT OF DEBT TO BE PAID IN 1960
AMOUNT OF DEBT
ON PRINCIPAL
ON INTEREST
Veterans' Housing
$ 100,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 1,575.00
Water Extension 1959
92,000.00
20,000.00
1,380.00
Jr. High Sch., Nov., 1949
50,000.00
5,000.00
750.00
Jr. High Sch., July, 1950
220,000.00
20,000.00
3,570.00
Jr. High Sch., Feb., 1951
120,000.00
10,000.00
1,437.50
Jr. High Sch., Aug.,
1951
34,000.00
17,000.00
510.00
Water, Feb., 1954
90,000.00
10,000.00
1,445.00
So. End Jr. High Sch.,
April, 1954
300,000.00
20,000.00
5,800.00
So. End Jr. High Schl, Dec., 1954
300,000.00
20,000.00
6,000.00
Water 1955
126,000.00
25,000.00
2,898.00
Water 1956
169,000.00
15,000.00
3,553.00
Sewer 1956
45,000.00
5,000.00
977.50
Water Extension 1956
120,000.00
10,000.00
3,240.00
Off-street Parking 1957
40,000.00
5,000.00
1,300.00
Veterans Memorial 1957
3,000.00
1,000.00
97.50
Water 1957
75,000.00
10,000.00
2,250.00
Building Bonds 1958
100,000.00
10,000.00
2,600.00
Water 1958
1,175,000.00
65,000.00
39,950.00
Fire Station 1959
153,000.00
13,000.00
4,395.00
Water 1959
160,000.00
15,000.00
5,440.00
Sewer 1959
152,000.00
8,000.00
5,700.00
School Site 1959
240,000.00
12,000.00
9,000.00
Sewer 1959
500.00
500.00
18.75
$ 3,864,500.00 $ 336,500.00 $ 103,887.25
22% Legal Borrowing Capacity
$ 1,309,142.00
Debt Subject to Limitation 814,500.00
Available Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1960 $ 494,642.00
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1959
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Term Expires January
Royal P. Baker, 60 Ridgewood Road
1960
Eva Pond (Mrs. ), 543 Newport Avenue, So. Attleboro 1960
Katherine Scott, (Mrs. ), 8 Forest Street
1960
A. Irvin Studley, 26 West Street .
1960
Donald An taya, 133 Union Street.
1962
Philip Athanas, 30 Patterson Street
1962
Ernest A. Bragg, Jr. , M. D. , Melby Road.
1962
John P. Lee, Mayhew Road.
1962
Mary E. Tyson, (Mrs. ) Melby Road
1962
ORGANIZATION
Royal P. Baker
Chairman
John P. Lee Vice-
Chairman
Katherine Scott
Secretary
Royal P. Baker and John P. Lee.
. . . Representatives before Municipal Council
STANDING COMMITTEES
Teachers and Courses of Study
Textbooks and Supplies
Mrs. Mary E. Tyson, Chairman
Mrs. Eva Pond, Chairman
Mrs. Eva Pond
Mr. Donald Antaya
Mr. Philip Athanas
Mr. Philip Athanas
Buildings
Finance
Dr. Ernest Bragg, Chairman
Mr. John P. Lee, Chairman
Mr. John P. Lee
Dr. Ernest Bragg
Mr. Donald Antaya
Mrs. Mary Tyson
Athletic Committee
Trade High School
Mr. Philip Athanas, Chairman
Mr. John P. Lee
Mrs. Katherine Scott
Mr. Donald Antaya, Chairman Dr. Ernest Bragg Mr. A. Irvin Studley
Cafeteria
Mrs. Katherine Scott, Chairman
Transportation Mr. A. Irvin Studley, Chairman
Mrs. Mary Tyson Mr. A. Irvin Studley
Mrs. Eva Pond Mrs. Katherine Scott
Regular meetings, first and third Mondays of each month at 7:45p. m.
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Report of the School Committee continued-
All bills to be acted on must be submitted in duplicate and be in the hands 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 Mr. Ralph C. Sturke
Office, Sanford Street
Residence: 42 Third Street
The Superintendent's Office is open on school days from 8:30 to 5:00.
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Jessie C. Ford, Secretary to the Superintendent 145 County Street Hilda R. LaPalme, Prinicipal Clerk 61 Hebron Avenue 1503 Park Street
Mabel A. Lavallee, (Mrs. ), Payroll Clerk
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Dr. Simon Coren
134 Pleasant Street
SCHOOL NURSES
Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N. (Mrs. )
90 Locust Street
Barbara O'Keefe, R. N.
Office Hours: Superintendent's Office Building 8:00 to 9:00.on School Days
SCHOOL DENTIST
Dr. Lino Tiberi
59 Park Street
Ruth Merriss, (Mrs. ) School Dental Clinic
18 West Street
SUPERVISOR OF CAFETERIAS
Pearl Fine, (Mrs.)
Smith Street
Office: Superintendent's Office Building
SCHOOL CALENDAR
First Term: Wednesday, September 9, 1959, to Wednesday, December 23, 1959.
Second Term: Monday, January 4, 1960 to Friday, February 19, 1960
Third Term: Monday, February 29, 1960 to Thursday, April 14, 1960
Fourth Term: Monday, April 25, 1960 to Wednesday, June 22, 1960.
SCHOOL SESSIONS
High School-One session, from 8:00 to 2:00 with a lunch period of 20 minutes. Thacher Junior High School-One session, from 8:23 to 2:27 with a lunch period of 20 minutes.
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SCHOOL DENTAL HYGIENIST
Annual Report
Report of the School Committee continued
Sessions-
South Attleboro Junior High School-One session, from 8:23 to 2:30, with a lunch period of 20 minutes.
Bliss-Grade 1: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:45; Grades 11 to V1: 9:00 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 3:00.
Briggs Corner-8:45 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 2:30.
Farmers-9:00 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Finberg-Grade I: 8:45 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 2:45; Grades II to VI; 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Lincoln-Grade I: 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:30; Grades II to VI; 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:45.
Richardson-Grades I-IV: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 3. 00; Grades V-VII: 9:00 to 12:00 1:00 to 3:00.
Tiffany-9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Washington-Grade 1: 8:45 to 11:30 and 1:00 to 2:45; Grades II-V; 8:45 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Willett-Grades I-IV: 9:00 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 3:00; Grades V-VII: 8:55 to 12:05 and 1:05 to 3:00.
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
These signals will be given at 7:15 A. M. and 7:45 A. M. in stormy weather.
WARA and WPRO will broadcast No-School announcements beginning at 7:15 A. M. and 7:45 A. M. .
No signals will be given at noon.
COST OF INSTRUCTION - 1959
Valuation of Attleboro, 1959 $49,422,810. 00
Tax rate per $1000. 1959 $ 55.70
Expended for support of schools $ 1,296,277. 55
Average membership, September 1958-June 1959 4598
Expended per pupil based on average membership $ 281. 92
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