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$11,042.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
EXPENDITURES:
Chief of Police
$4,300.00
Regular Patrolman
2,803.00
Special Officers
1,529.16
Radio and Telephone Operator
650.00
Cruiser Maintenance
901.04
Telephone
441.30
Cruiser Insurance
164.15
Uniforms
29.25
Radio Maintenance
96.18
Equipment
86.45
Office Supplies
30.58
Miscellaneous
9.70
Unexpended Balance
$11,040.00
1.19
$11,042.00
CHURCH TRAFFIC DETAIL
APPROPRIATION-1957
Town Meeting
$250,00
EXPENDITURES:
Salaries of Officers
$228.00
$228.00
Unexpended Balance
22.00
$250.00
RESERVOIR SUMMER DETAIL
APPROPRIATION-1957:
Town Meeting
$100.00
EXPENDITURES:
$100.00
Salaries of Officers
$73.00
$73.00
$250.00
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Unexpended Balance 27.00
$100.00
POLICE LOCK-UP
APPROPRIATION-1957:
Town Meeting $165.00
$165.00
EXPENDITURES :
Town of Northbridge, Lock-Up Rental $150.00
$150.00
15.00
Unexpended Balance
$165.00
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
January 1, 1957
Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Douglas, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I hereby respectfully submit the Annual Report of the Dog Officer for the year of 1957.
382
Dogs Licensed
361
Males
41
Females
76
Spayed
4
Kennel License
19
Unlicensed Dogs Killed
6
Dogs Killed by Autos
6
Persons Alleged to Have Been Bitten by Dogs
6
Dogs Restrained
Complaints Investigated (all natures)
19
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK H. HIPPERT,
Dog Officer
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
VETERAN'S SERVICE DIRECTOR
January 8th, 1958
Finance Board
Town of Douglas Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of the Veterans' Service Director for the year of 1957.
For your information and guidance, I am incorporating an ac- tivities report from January 1st to December 31st, 1957.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN M. MICHNA,
Veterans' Service Director
January 8th, 1958
Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Douglas, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith respectfully submit my annual report as Veterans' Service Director, for the year ending December 31st, 1957.
ACTIVITY REPORT
Veteran's Benefits Allowed
2
Veteran's Benefits Disallowed
8
State Bonus
6
Information
62
Visitors
71
Investigation
25
Tax Exemption
3
Hospitalization
3
Application for Compensation
2
Miscellaneous
35
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Correspondent 56
Total
273
Respectfully submitted,
Veterans' Service Director
RECAPITULATION
The Itemized Financial Statement as follows:
Appropriation Veterans' Benefits
APPROPRIATION:
1957
Town Meeting
$1,000.00
Budget 1958 $1,000.00
$1,000.00
EXPENDITURES :
Cash Benefits
$946.56
Total Expenditures
53.44
Unexpended
$1,000,00
Veterans' Department Expense
APPROPRIATION:
Town Meetings
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
EXPENDITURES :
Telephone
$149.15
Office Expense
19.50
Association
15.00
Total Expenditures
$183.65
16.35
Unexpended
$200.00
$946.56
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Chapter 81 Highways
Appropriated by Town
$5,325.00
Allotment by State
19,525,00
Total
$24,850.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$10,457.78
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
417.12
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
3,522.40
Hired Equipment
4,527.55
Materials
5,908.64
Total Chapter 81 Highways
$24,833.49
Unexpended
16.51
$24,850.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
Appropriated by Town
$1,500.00
Allotment by State
1,500.00
Allotment by County
1,500.00
Total
$4,500.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$794.77
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
31.79
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
382.20
Hired Equipment
572.50
Materials
2,711.07
Total Chapter 90 Maintenance
$4,492.33
Unexpended
7.67
$4,500.00
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Chapter 90 Construction
Appropriated by Town
Allotment by State
Allotment by County
$20,000.00
Total
Expenditures :
$5,535.98
Labor
218.57
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
2,439.70
Hired Equipment
5,656.50
Materials
$19,999.55
Total Chapter 90 Construction
.45
Unexpended
$20,000.00
Snow Roads
Town Appropriation
$9,600.00
Expenditures :
$2,774.39
Labor
138.71
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Rental from town owned equipment credited to
Machinery Account
1,089.55
Hired Equipment
4,142.20
Materials
$9,588.55
Total Snow Roads
11.45
Unexpended
$9,600.00
D. C. Sidewalks
$300.00
Town Appropriation
$300.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$150.12
6,148.80
$9,600.00
1,443.70
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
7.51
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account 28.00
Materials
111.17
Total D. C. Sidewalks
$296.80
Unexpended
3.20
$300.00
Sidewalks
Town Appropriation
$300.00
$300.00
Expenditures :
Materials
$298.53
Total Sidewalks
$298.53
Unexpended
1.47
$300.00
Bridges
Town Appropriation
$500.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$156.92
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
7.85
Materials
331.50
Total Bridges
$496.27
Unexpended
3.73
Railings
Town Appropriation
$500.00
$500.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$242.40
$500.00
$500.00
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Workmen's Compensation Insurance
12.12
Rental from town owned equipment credited to
41.20
Machinery Account
204.15
Materials
$499.87 .13
Unexpended
$500.00
Special Highways
Town Appropriation
649.60
Transfer from Reserve Fund
$3,299,60
Expenditures :
Labor
54.93
Materials
120.50
Electricity
273.06
Telephone
375.00
Total Special Highways
4.53
Unexpended
$3,299,60
Equipment Insurance
Appropriated by Town
87.96
Transfer from Reserve Fund
$587,96
Expenditures :
Premium Payments $587.96
Total Equipment Insurance
$587.96
Highways-Drainage (N. E. Main St.)
Appropriated by Town
$98.79
$98.79
Total Railings
$2,650.00
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
$1,272.56
1,199.02
Radio and Telephone Operator
$3,295.07
$500.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Expenditures:
Materials
$92.13
Total Drainage
$92.13
Unexpended
6.66
$98.79
Highways-Drainage (North St.)
Appropriated by Town
$579.77
Expenditures :
Labor
$264.85
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
13.24
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
36.00
Hired Equipment
107.25
Materials
153.35
Total Drainage
$574.69
Unexpended
5.08
$579.77
Special Grader Account
Town Appropriation
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Expenditures :
Repairs
$1,498.25
Total Special Grader Account
$1,498.25
Unexpended
1.75
$1,500.00
Machinery Rental Receipts
Chapter 81 Highway
$3,522.40
Chapter 90 Maintenance
382.20
Chapter 90 Construction
2,439.70
Sidewalks
28.00
$579.77
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1,443.70
Snow Roads
41.20
Railings
36.00
Drainage
$7,893.20
Machinery Maintenance Account
Expenditures :
$301.90
Builders Equipment & Supplies
101.99
George F. Blake, Inc.
1,617.16
Carter's Auto Service
26.04
Andrew Cencak
73.59
Christie & Thomson, Inc.
84.49
City Auto Parts
247.19
C & R Tire Co., Inc.
740.19
Douglas Motor Sales, Gas and Repairs
9.4
Dyar Sales & Mach. Co.
120,93
Eastern Equipment Sales, Inc.
1,402.24
E. F. Edson Co., Inc.
200.17
Files Equipment
56.75
Gar Wood
81.99
General Automotive Supply Co.
341.67
Harr Motor Co.
3.85
Haynes Welding Corp.
491.42
Hilltop Filling Station, Gas
11.90
Industrial Supplies
1,244.68
Johnson Motors
6.75
Jenkins & Robinson
2.00
A. E. Langer
21.00
Lawida Sign Co.
7.77
Morrisey Bros. Tractor Co.
58.67
Morley Equipment Co., Inc.
32.50
Mumford Motor Sales, Inc.
10.50
National Glass Works
98.56
Nelson's Service Station
60.00
Nyquist & Nichols
140.51
Perkins-Milton Co.
243.93
Irving Schultz & Co.
145.50
Silcraft Corporation
8.60
W. M. Steele Co., Inc.
135.73
W. R. Wallis Lumber Co.
4.50
Whittier Bros.
Worcester Oxy-Acetylene Supply
48.18
George's Mobilgas Station, Gas
3.08
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Worcester Rim & Wheel Co. 1.55
Total Expenditures
$8,186.89
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD A. THERRIEN, Highway Superintendent
DOUGLAS RECREATION COMMITTEE
January 1, 1958
Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman Douglas Board of Selectmen
Dear Sir:
The outstanding program of the Recreation Commission, namely Summer Basketball, was curtailed due to the construction going on at the High School.
This coming year, however, with the High School being com- pleted, we hope to get a basketball program started if necessary repairs can be made on the Tennis Court.
The early part of the year found skating the best in years for people of all ages. The ponds were tested late in December and found to be safe and the zero weather early in January made as much as ten inches of ice on our areas, which made it possible to use plows after snow storms. There was no ice during the latter part of the year.
The Commission purchased a portable loud speaker horn for recreation use, but the outfit can be put into use for other depart- ments such as Fire, Police or Civil Defense, and is ready for use at all times.
The Commission as in other years purchased the small trophies for The Little League.
RECREATION
APPROPRIATION:
Town Meeting
$300.00
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EXPENDITURES:
Lights
$3,58
Miscellaneous Sporting Equipment
87.64
Portable Public Address System
60.00
Plowing Skating Areas
$187.22
112.78
Unexpended Balance
$300.00
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES E. DEVLIN, Chairman HAROLD KEITH ANDREW J. MERCAK
SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT OF THE TREASURER
Appropriation :
Town Meeting
617.16
Dog Fund
$4,817.16
Expenses Paid by Town Treasurer:
Librarian
25.00
Treasurer
546.00
Janitor
50.00
Assistant
516.69
Books
179.16
Periodicals and Papers
261.16
Fuel
54.30
Lights
115.70
Telephone
371,43
Care of Grounds and Building
51.77
Library Supplies, etc.
45.95
Miscellaneous
$4,817.16
36.00
$4,200.00
$2,600.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Library open daily 2.00 P.M. to 5.30 P.M., 6.30 to 8. 00 P.M.
Saturday 2.00 P.M. to 5.30 P.M. only. Closed Wednesday.
Twelve thousand, seven hundred thirty-nine volumes were taken out for home use during 1957, an increase of five per cent over 1956. Four thousand, five hundred fourteen were adult fiction, 1747 adult non-fiction, 3735 juvenile fiction, 1324 juvenile non-fiction and 1419 periodical.
Two hundred fifty volumes were added during the year, 151 adult, 99 juvenile by purchase, and 121 as gifts.
Ninety-five new borrowers were registered during 1957. This is also an increase over 1956 when there were 53.
State Certificates for reading were presented to 22 children, eight receiving Honor Certificates for 20 or more books, and the others each having one or more five-book Certificates.
The airplane was used for the theme of the Summer Vacation Reading Club. Forty-three children registered. Twenty-two com- pleted the requirements, reading 10 or more books of which at least one was a travel book. The closing party was held at the library on August 22nd. Mrs. Richard Aldrich read stories and Mrs. Dudley, assistant librarian, helped to serve refreshments. Twenty-one of the 22 children were present to receive their airplanes, the record of their summer reading.
The librarian visited seven schoolrooms in connection with the Vacation Reading and one for Book Week.
An exhibition of new books at the library celebrated Book Week.
Librarian and assistant attended a Group Meeting at Uxbridge in September, and a Bay Path Library Club meeting at Oxford in October; and librarian a Bay Path meeting at Nichols Junior College, Dudley, in June.
A rock collection presented to the library by Mr. Bruce McMa- hon, former leader of Explorer Post, No. 134, Boy Scouts, has proved of interest to visitors to the library.
No record of attendance has been kept but reading rooms and reference books have been in almost constant use during the year. There is much more call for information and technical books than formerly, and these things are expensive, but a more generous ap- propriation for books has helped us to give better service this year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROSALIE E. WILLIAMS, Librarian
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SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BUDGET 1958
$2,600.00
Librarian
546.00
Janitor
25.00
Treasurer
50.00
Asst. Librarian
600.00
Books
200.00
Periodicals
400.00
Fuel
75.00
Lights
125.00
Phone
100.00
Supplies
50.00
Binding
50.00
Miscellaneous
$4,821.00
Proposed Appropriation
$4,200.00
$ 621.00
Estimated Dog Fund
Additional Appropriation for
$ 300.00
Repairs-Interior and Exterior
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
REPORT OF AGENT MOSES WALLIS DEVISE
DECEMBER 31, 1957
The Agent charges himself with amounts due the Devise, Janu- ary 1, 1957:
To the Selectmen of the Town of Douglas:
$10,000 U. S. Bonds, 21/2% 1957-62 $10,000.00
3,000.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
23/4% 1981 1031/2
$3,093,75
Amortization
29.64
4,000 Southern Pacific Railroad
23/4% 1996 831/2
3,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Co.
27/8% 1987 1021/8
$3,063.75
Amortization
18.05
3,045.70
4,000,00 International Bank for Reconstruc-
tion Development
3% 1972 100 1/4
$4,010.00
Amortization
1.16
5,000.00 Chesapeake and Ohio
31/2% 1996 1013/4
$5,100.00
Amortization
5.00
5,000.00 West Penn. Power
5,095.00
3% 1974 102
$5,100.00
Amortization
10.52
5,089.48
Whitinsville National Bank
$33,643.13
1,430.91
$35,074.04
3,064.11
3,340.00
4,008.84
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Capital Increase reported previously
$28,387.82
Income due Town Treasurer
885.39
Value to be kept permanent
$27,502.43
The Agent has received as follows:
1957 Balance January 1, 1957
$1,430.91
Jan. 2, 1957 Southern Pacific Railroad
$55.00
Jan. 15, 1957 International Bank for Recon- struction
60.00
May 1, 1957 West Penn. Power
75.00
May 1, 1957 Chesapeake & Ohio
87.50
June 1, 1957 American Tel. & Tel. Co.
43.11
June 1, 1957 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
41.25
June 15, 1957 Treas. of United States
125.00
July 1, 1957 Southern Pacific Railroad
55.00
July 15, 1957 International Bank For Recon- struction 60.00
Nov. 4, 1957 Chesapeak & Ohio Railway
87.50
Nov, 4, 1957 West Penn. Power
75.00
Dec. 3, 1957 American Tel. & Tel. Co.
43.14
Dec. 3, 1957 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
41.25
Dec. 17, 1957 Treas. of United States
125,00
973.75
$2,404.66
The Agent has paid out as follows:
Sept. 12, 1957 American Tel. & Tel.
31/4 1984 @ 84 ,09
$840.00
Interest Sept. 15th to Sept. 15th
Commission and postage 5.80
885.39
Nov. 12, 1957 Town of Douglas
Dec. 17, 1957 Gilbert W. Rowley, Agent's Salary
75.00
1,806.28
598.38
Balance
$2,404.66
PRESENT VALUE OF DEVISE December 31, 1957
$10,000.00 U. S. Bonds 21/2% 1957-62 $10,000.00
6,686.22
TOWN OF DOUGLAS
3,000.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
23/4% 1981 1031/2
$3,093.75
Amortization
32.76
4,000.00 Southern Pacific Railroad
23/4% 1996 831/2
3,340.00
3,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Co.
27/8 % 1987 1021/8
3,063.75
Amortization
19.95
4,000.00 International Bank For Reconstruc- tion
3% 1972 1501/4
4,010.00
Amortization
1.74
5,000.00 Chesapeake & Ohio
31/2% 1996 1013/4
5,100.00
Amortization
7.50
5,000.00 West Penn Power
31/2% 1974 102
5,100.00
Amortization
15.78
1,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Co.
5,084.22
31/4% 1984 @ 84
$840.00
840.00
Whitinsville National Bank
598.38
$35,068.15
Capital Increase reported previously
6,686.22
$28,381.93
Income due Town Treasurer
879.50
Value to be kept permanent
$27,502.43
Respectfully submitted,
GILBERT W. ROWLEY, Agent
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3,060.99
3,043.80
4,008.26
5,092.50
$34,469.77
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REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
To the Selectmen of the Town of Douglas:
The following is my report as Town Treasurer of the Town of Douglas as recommended by the Division of Accounts, Department of Corporations and Taxation, as called for by Section 44, General Laws, for the fiscal year 1957:
Reconciliation of Treasurer's Cash
$86,471.65
Balance, January 1, 1957
779,518.93
Receipts, 1957
$865,990.58
$710,977.76
Payments, 1957
155,012.82
Balance, December 31, 1957
$865,990,58
Balance, December 31, 1957:
Blackstone National Bank, Uxbridge, per check book $34,609.88
The Merchants National Bank, Boston, per check book and statement 114,302.56
6,100.38
Cash in office
$155,012.82
Myron O. Mowry School Fund
Savings Securities
Deposits Par Value Total
On Hand at beginning of year 1957 $11,692.23 $15,000.00 $26,692.23
On Hand at end of year 1957
11,750.81 15,000.00 26,750.81
1957
1957 Principal Account
Receipts
Payments
Income from Invest-
Transfer to Town $529.79
ments
$588.37 Add to Savings Deposits 58.58
$588.27 $588.37
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ADELINE PIERCE SANBORN LIBRARY FUND
On Hand at beginning of year 1957
Savings Deposit $130.66
Total $130.66
On Hand at end of year 1957
134.59
134.59
1957
Receipts
Income-Interest
Payments $3.93 Added to Savings De- posits
$3.93
$3.93
$3.93
CARE OF GRAVES OF G.A.R. FUND
Savings
Deposit
Total
On Hand at Beginning of year 1957
$829.03
$829.03
On Hand at end of year 1957
829.73
829.73
Receipts
Payments
Income-Interest
$24.70 Transfer to Town
$24.00
Add to Savings De- posit
.70
$24.70
$24.70
MARY SOUTH CEMETERY LOTS FUND
Savings
Deposit
Total
On Hand at beginning of year 1957
$251.61
$251.63
On Hand at end of year 1957
252.12
252.12
1957
Receipts
Payments
Income-Interest
$7.49 Transferred to Town
$7.00
Add to Savings De- Deposit
.49
$7.49
$7.49
MONUMENT FUND-SONS OF VETERANS POST NO. 123
Savings
Deposit Total
On Hand at beginning of year 1957 On Hand at end of year 1957
$115.15 $115.15
115.58
115.58
TOWN OF DOUGLAS
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1957
Payments
$3.00
$3.43 Transfer to Town Add to Savings De- posit .43
$3.43
$3.43
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS
Savings Deposit
Total
$5,016.11 $5,016.11
One Hand at beginning of year 1957
5,060.83 5,060.83
On Hand at end of year 1957
1957
Receipts
Payments
Income-Interest
Added to Savings De-
Transfer from General
Fund
2.94
posit 44.72
$152.72
$152.72
POST WAR REHABILITATION FUND
Savings Deposit Total $6,178.53 $6,178.53
One Hand at beginning of year 1957
6,379.41
6,379.41
On Hand at end of year 1957
1957
Receipts
Payments
Income-Interest
$200.88 Added to Savings De-
posit
$200.88
$200.88
$200.88
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD H. ALDRICH,
Town Treasurer
Receipts Income-Interest
$149.78Transfer to Town
$108.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE
Douglas, Massachusetts, January 27, 1958
Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman Board of Selectmen
Douglas, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Frost:
I herewith respectfully submit the annual report of the Health Department Nurse to the Selectmen and the citizens of Douglas.
For the past eighteen years, I have served the Town of Douglas in the capacity of "public health nurse". My program has been what is termed in public health as a generalized program integrating school health services with other community services. Each year seems to present a special challenge to me, for each year through practical experience, formal education, meetings, association with people dedicated to public health, either in one field or another, books, pamphlets, etc .; all of these give me the impetus to share my knowledge and to help people to understand what the word "health" really means.
Health is readily accepted as far more than absence of disease; it emphasizes all that contributes to physical, emotional, social and economic well-being.
The concept of the totality of the individual has become a by- word among public health workers. The chief asset that a nurse working in public health must have is a strong desire to work with people in the homes, in the schools, in the clinics and everywhere that people need service. She must have a strong feeling about the needs of the people she serves and have at her command the re- sources where these needs can be met.
The local health board have met their obligation to the people in Douglas and not once have you questioned when the service to be rendered contributed to the health of the community.
The following statistical report I believe will confirm the fore- going statement.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION
All clinics are held under the direction of Dr. R. H. Spooner and the board of health nurse.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Polio Vaccination
Six Polio Clinics were held during the year, and by the end of the year, 807 persons had received either one, two or three doses in the clinics. The following constitutes the breakdown in the number of doses given:
Number having received 3 doses of vaccine 710
Number having received 2 doses of vaccine 67
Number having received 1 dose of vaccine 30
There were 2,294 doses given at the clinics. Our records show that 88% of the school children received three doses of polio vac- cine in the clinics.
A night polio clinic for adults up to age 40 is planned for the month of February, 1958.
Small Pox Vaccination
Number Vaccinated at clinic in June 22
Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus clinics were held.
Number of Original Doses (triple antigen) 27
Number of Booster Doses (triple antigen) pre-school 46
Number of Booster Doses (triple antigen) school 133
Number of Booster Doses (double antigen) school 42
Total Number of Vaccinations and Immunizations 270
Asian Flu Vaccination
Two clinics were held in Dr. Spooner's office.
Number Vaccinated
104
This number included town employees, food handlers, volunteers and others whose services are considered essential to the community.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
The classification of reported diseases is as follows:
2
Chicken Pox
15
Mumps
6
Dog Bite
23
Total
Tuberculosis
Number of Diagnosed Cases Visited During Year 8
Number of Visits made to Diagnosed Tuberculosis Cases 36
Number of Visits for Tuberculosis (To or in behalf of cases, suspects, of contacts during year) 96
Number of Patients X-Rayed at Sanatoria 42
Number of Deaths from Tuberculosis 1
The tuberculosis case that died was not a known case of tuber- culosis. This person died in a general hospital two days after ad-
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mission. All contacts to this case have been X-Rayed and the chil- dren tuberculin patch tested. The patch test was positive on some of the children. These cases will be X-Rayed twice a year at the Worcester County Sanatorium.
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE
Dr. Spooner examined thirty-four children at the Well Child Conferences. The services of a nutritionist and dental hygienist is made available through the State Department of Public Health. Members of the Child Health Committee and the Home Nursing Students donate many hours to this project. Three conferences were held. Parents of children entering schcool for the first time were encouraged to take their children to their family physician for a complete physical.
Number of entering school children examined at con- ference
Number of entering school children examined by fam-
34
ily physician 7
The referrals recommended by the conference physician are as follows:
Number referred to family physicians 11
Number referred to family dentists 17
Number referred to Clinic (Speech-1, Plastic-1, Ortho- pedic-2) 4
Number referred to eye specialist for impaired vision . 2
The follow-up visits for the above referrals are done by the nurse.
PREMATURES
Two pre-mature babies were born to mothers residing in Doug- las. Investigation and follow-up is done on these cases in order to comply with the State Law which requires that all premature births be reported. One of these babies died two days after birth. Six visits were made to premature babies and in behalf of the babies.
BLOOD BANK
For the past twelve years I have served this community as blood bank chairman.
The Red Cross Blood Mobile Unit visited Douglas, September 30th. One hundred two pints of blood were donated. We have been informed that Douglas ranks first with other towns of this size in Worcester County for having the largest blood donations. The only
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town that exceeded Douglas was Southbridge, which collected one hundred seven pints of blood.
This project requires many hours of organizing, recruiting don- ors, following through with the recipient and their families, recruit- ing donors for a specific type of blood needed, etc.
When people need blood particularly in an emergency, arrange- ments must be made immediately regardless of the time of day or night.
Mr. Victor Nelson, Mr. Edward Murphy, Mr. Clarence Gagne and many volunteers assist me with this humane and monetary sav- ing project to the taxpayer and his family.
WATER EXAMINATIONS
Many requests come to the health office for well water exam- inations. Through the cooperation of Mr. Driscoll, one of our State Representatives, and the State Health Department, ten home own- ers received a report and recommendations as to the result of water tested.
OTHER SERVICES RENDERED
Number of visits to sick people 287
Number of visits to people for health guidance 210
Number of visits to people with special health problems 175 Number of visits to pre-school children 150
Number of visits to infants (under 1 year) 30
Number of visits to pre-natals
15
Number of people treated in office
322
Number of visits made to homes regarding fitness for habitation 20
For professional improvement I attended a series of lectures and work shops pertaining to health. I serve on the board of direc- tors of Southern Worcester County Health Association, a director of the Massachusetts Tuberculosis and Health League, a member of the Massachusetts Public Health Association, a member of the American Public Health Association and a member of the Blackstone Valley Public Health Nurses Club.
The vaccines and other biologics are kept under refrigeration in Mr. John Frost's store. I wish to thank him for this privilege.
I am most grateful to the Whitinsville Retired Men's Club for furnishing remodeled toys at Christmas to six families-over 30 toys were given to 27 children.
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