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LELAH M. HATHAWAY,
Trustee Maria L. H. Peirce Fund.
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REPORT OF THE MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Middleboro, Mass.
Gentlemen:
It is my pleasure, herewith, to present for your consider- ation, the report of the Moth Department for the year end- ing December 31, 1931.
At the outset of each year, the Department is required by town and state legislation to cover the private property of the town in search of gypsy moth egg clusters and brown tail nests. When found, these nests and egg clusters were creosoted and destroyed, the property owner being charged a small amount for the time employed for the work. This work of creosoting was in order until the arrival of the spring months.
Early in April, when the roadside wild cherry leaves were large enough to hold spray, the Department sprayed the main roadsides of the town with arsenate of lead. This means of timely spraying, we feel, effectively suppressed the tent caterpillar for the season. However, we were handi- capped somewhat in our spraying by the wet spring which was encountered.
During the latter part of May, or more accurately, when the apple blossom petals were ninety per cent fallen, the De- partment began the calyx spray for private owners, the town furnishing the arsenate of lead and the owner paying for added material, if desired. Our records show that 237 spray jobs were applied during 1931, this being a slight increase over the previous year. The above figures include the spraying of fruit orchards, shrubbery, cranberry bogs and upland, and shade trees.
At this time, also, we sprayed for the gypsy moth and elm tree beetle, both pests of which were numerous this past year. The East Middleboro section of the town was heavily in-
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fested with gypsy moths, while the North Middleboro sec- tion carried a very light infestation. The elm leaf beetle was found in practically every section of the town, and as far as possible, the trees were sprayed with our large ten horse power sprayer, while the roadside spraying by our two small sprayers took care of the gypsy moth. However, where heavy infestations were encountered, our large sprayer was brought into play. In all cases, arsenate of lead was used.
Brown tail moths have been found in the vicinity of the Star Mills and some satin moths in South Middleboro.
The fall tent caterpillar, ordinarily a minor pest, was numerous in Middleboro this past year, as it was all over New England, and it did some damage. The Department combated this pest by destroying egg clusters where found, and improved the unsightliness by destroying the tents.
Our equipment was improved greatly by the mounting of our large sprayer on a White chassis, enabling us to mano- euver it much more quickly and efficiently than in the past.
As for the coming year, we may reasonably predict an extremely heavy infestation of the gypsy moth. Neither the wilt desease nor the parasites which usually aid in des- troying moths have been observed in great quantities, while this years hatch of moth egg clusters has been abnormally large.
The sprayers are in good condition but the Department needs a new truck to replace the one purchased in 1926. If secured, we should be able to meet the situation another year in good order.
In closing, I wish to thank the people of the town of Middleboro, the town officials and the Departments for the help and thoughtfulness which has been given this Depart- ment during 1931.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE WARD STETSON,
Local Moth Superintendent.
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INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Middleboro, Mass., Dec. 31, 1931.
Board of Selectmen
Middleboro, Mass.
Gentlemen :--
I herewith present my report as Inspector of Animals from April 1, 1931 to January 1, 1932.
Due to a change in the Annual Inspection period, by the Division of Animal Industry the inspection of all neat cattle, swine, sheep and goats in Middleboro was completed Dec. 31, 1931. The results are as follows:
Total number of premises inspected
249
66 cattle owners
232
66
66
" cattle
1365
66 66 " swine
154
66
" sheep
51
66
66
66 goat
18
The cattle were divided as follows:
Tested under State and Federal Supervision
Un-
tested
Pure Bred Cows, all breeds
70
4
young stock, all breeds
45
1
66 bulls, all breeds
13
0
Grade Cows
469
506
Young Stock
85
139
Bulls
11
12
Oxen
4
6
Total
697
668
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Practically all of this live stock appeared to be healthy and the conditions under which they were kept were gener- ally satisfactory. Permits received from Division of Animal Industry to ship cattle into town from out of State-8. Total number of cattle shipped in on these permits 47
Cattle reacting to State and Federal test April to Jan. 1st 41
66 quarantined, suspected of Tuberculosis 4
released from quarantine by D. of A. I. 1
66 slaughtered under direction of D. of A. I. 3
Premises inspected for proper disinfection 14
Premises inspected where unsatisfactory conditions were found at last annual inspection 4
Dogs quarantined, suspected of rabies 5
Dogs released from quarantine 5
One dog's head was sent to Division of Animal Industry for examination for symptoms of rabies. A negative report was received.
At the request of several interested farmers, and with the permission of the Division of Animal Industry, I have cir- culated a petitition for an Area test in connection with the annual inspection. Under the provisions of Sec. 33B, Chap. 129 of the General Laws, if seventy-five per cent of the cattle owners, or if the owners of eighty-five per cent of the cattle in a town sign a petition for an Area test, the State will apply the Tuberculine test to all cattle in the Town, and continue to test them under State and Federal supervision thereafter. To date I have 92 owners representing 966 head of cattle signed up. This represents about 70 per cent of the cattle in town.
Owing to the limited funds in the State for this work, new herds are being tested only under the Area test plan. It is hoped that 15 per cent more of the cattle will be signed up so as to make this Area test possible in Middleboro.
Respectfully submitted, LESLIE N. CLARK,
Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR
Board of Selectmen Middleboro, Mass.
Gentlemen :---
I herewith submit my annual report as Inspector of Wires in the town of Middleboro ending December 31, 1931.
Number of jobs reported for inspection 604 Number not passed until corrections were made 29 Number of miles traveled on inspections 1918
I have attended ten meetings of the Massachusetts Association of Electrical Inspectors and three of the Inter- national Association held at Boston and the four day in- spectors' convention held at Pittsburg, Pa.
Much time at these meetings was taken for general dis- cussion and study of the new National Electrical Code which is effective from January 1, 1932.
The inspectors have been requested to caution the Public about the sale and use of electrical appliances which have not been inspected and labeled by the National Board of Fire Underwriters as safe to use. The words "Approved by the Underwriters" should be on any electrical appliance you use.
The hot water heaters that attach to the faucet are one of the most dangerous electric devices out and have caused many fires and in some cases deaths. None of these heaters have been approved by the Underwriters at this time.
I have found a number of places where the fuses have been tampered with so that there was no protection whatever. This effects your insurance policy and should not be done. The fuse is put there for your safety and should always be there and should it blow, replace it with one of proper size, which is not over 15 amperes on any ordinary lighting branch circuit.
I have had the co-operation of the inspectors from the State Examiners of Electricians, and it was through them
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that for not reporting wiring to the local inspector and wiring without a license one man was prosecuted in the local court this year.
In conclusion I want to thank your Board and the Town Manager for assistance given me in carrying out my duties.
Respectfully submitted, RALPH SAMPSON
Inspector of Wires.
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FOREST WARDEN
There have been a total of 49 fires this year, burning over a total of 71 acres, divided as follows :- 25 grass fires-61/2 acres; 20 in scrub and second growth-131/2 acres; 2 in forests -50 acres; 2 railroad fires on grass land-1 acre, causing a total loss of $835.00 which occurred in the forest lands, there being no estimated damage on the grass and scrub land.
The total cost of extinguishing these fires was $1073.11, or an average cost per fire of $21.70. This cost was for labor and material, as the Forest Warden receives no compensation for the time he puts in on this work.
Our forest fire fighting force is composed of one truck from the Fire Department, equipped with extinguishers, pump cans, etc; one power sprayer manned by the Moth Depart- ment; one power sprayer manned by the Highway Depart- ment; one 600 gallon tank wagon and one 800 gallon tank wagon filled with water to supply the sprayers. All these do not attend each fire but are on call when needed.
Respectfully submitted,
H. J. GOODALE,
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
Number of Males licensed
735
Number of Females licensed
145
Number of Kennel licenses
1
Total
881
Number of dogs picked up
82
Owner found for
12
Found homes for
8
Number killed
62
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT E. HEWITT,
Dog Officer.
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE SELECTMEN AS OF MARCH 1st, 1931.
Office
Name
Term Expires
Assessor
Wm. G. Boynton
March 1, 1934
Board of Public Welf. Wm. G. Boynton
March 1, 1934
Registrar of Voters
Wm. J. Coughlin
March 1, 1934
Tr. of Public Library
Allan R. Thatcher
March 1, 1934
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Theodore N. Wood
March 1, 1934
66
66
Marion K. Pratt
March 1, 1934
Tree Warden
Harry J. Goodale
March 1, 1932
Inspector of Animals
Leslie N. Clark
March 30, 1932
Insp. of Slaughtering
Leslie N. Clark
March 30, 1932
Inspector of Milk
John T. Connor
March 1, 1932
Inspector of Wires
Ralph Sampson
March 1, 1932
Inspector of Plumbing John J. Pearson
March 1, 1932
Sealer of Weights &
Measures
Louis C. Littlejohn
March 1, 1932
Town Counsel
Nathan Washburn
March 1, 1932
Keeper of Lockup
Alden C. Sisson
March 1, 1932
Dr. E. L. Perry
March 1, 1932
Soldiers' Physician 66 Dr. A. Vincnet Smith March 1, 1932
Field Driver & Pound
Keeper
Alden C. Sisson March 1, 1932
Field Driver & Pound Keeper
March 1, 1932
Town Hall Agent
E. Kiimball Harrison E. Kimball Harrison Frederick S. Weston James A. Thomas
March 1, 1932
Fence Viewer 66
March 1, 1932
66
March 1, 1932
Constables
Ernest S. Pratt E. Kimball Harrison
March 1, 1932
Dog Officer
March 1, 1932 Kendrick H. WashburnMarch 1, 1932 Robert Hewitt
Burial Agent
March 1, 1932
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Constables Harry Allen 66 Alden C. Sisson
March 1, 1932
March 1, 1932
Collector of Water, Gas & Electric, & all other departmental bills W. W. Brackett March 1, 1932
Public Weighers.
Garrett E. Whitty
Ivan B. Sparrow
Lewis F. Harding
John E. McManus
Louis Ritter
Alden C. Sisson
Mable McCrillis
John Dutra
Ernest S. Pratt
Louis C. Littlejohn
Ralph B. Kelley
Albert F. Soule
Elliot H. Perkins
Avard L. Gates®
Howard T. Lincoln
Edwin F. Shaw
Lura A. Bradford
Harold P. Arnold
Annie Place
Geo. F. Keyes
Special Police Officers
Warren E. Jefferson
Myron A. Bump
Ralph Sampson
Louis C. Littlejohn
Paul Anderson
William O. Casey
. Arthur B. Caswell George A. Barney Robert E. Hewitt
Samuel Hathaway
Walter Carmichael
E. Kimball Harrison
Patrick McMahon
S. Edward Matthews James J. Vigers
James McDonald
Lorenzo W. Rice
John T. Connor
John J. Sullivan Wallace Grant
LeRoy Mawhinney
Herbert W. Batchelder
George Besse Alexander Heath Wm. Watson
Harold S. Wood
Harry W. Hull
Archie S. Phillips Geo. R. Fredette
Arthur L. Smith
Harold Maranville
Jesse Carpenter, Jr.
Alton T. Smith
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Measurer of Wood, Bark and Lumber.
William F. Clark
Ernest S. Pratt
N. S. Cushing, Jr.
Ernest I. Perkins
Henry W. Sears, Jr.
Myron W. Baxter I. Mendall Boehme
Robert R. Melville
Davis P. Wilcox
Harrison F. Shurtleff
Albert T. Savery
Forest S. Churbuck
Benjamin C. Shaw
Charles N. Warren
Levi O. Atwood
James A. Thomas
Albert Deane
Chester E. Weston Leo A. Quindley
Frederick S. Weston
Frank S. Thomas
William G. Wilcox
Edgar Wilcox
Ernest L. Standish
Gilbert F. Simmons
Kenneth J. Wasbburn
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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
This department has accomplished much in graveling roads this year. While most of the work as usual has been on the outside roads, repairs were made on Cottage Court and Lovell St. Both these streets were gravelled, rolled and given two coats of tar.
The gravel crushing plant is continuing to give very good results, and by the purchase of a new drag line this spring, its capacity has increased, as well as the equality of the material produced. Our first set-up was in the Cushman St. pit from which we used 5157 cubic yards and placed it on the following streets :- Wood St. 750 ft. Grove St. to St. Mary's Cemetery; Wood St. 1600 ft., Bridge St. toward Vaughn Street; Wood St. 1300 ft. new cut-off at Acorn Street; Wood St., Wareham St. toward Sachem Street; Wood St. 2000 ft. continuing 1930 graveling to the Green; Beach St. 1200 ft., East St. 1300 ft., Tispaquin St. 6300 ft. Thomas St. 300 ft. and Purchase St. 1600 ft.
In October the plant was moved to the Center St. pit in North Middleboro, from which we used 5220 cubic yards, and placed it on the following streets :- Clay St. 4000 ft., Mill St. 1200 ft., Pleasant St. 4300 ft., Center St. 2300 ft. and Vaughn St. 1600 ft.
The total length of these streets is 5.8 miles.
PATCHING
The usual amount of patching has been done this year in which 7835 gallons of patching compound was used.
OILING
Less oiling was required this year than last, showing that the constant care in patching small holes as they come, and paint patching when needed, is giving good results.
23,000 gallons of Asphalt and 6,800 gallons of Tar were used on 17 streets.
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One of the most satisfactory resurfacing jobs that we have done was on South Main St. from Grove St. to the Lakeville line. The material that was used is what is known as Tar Re-tread. One application of this material and the use of the road hone smoothed this bumpy piece of road to such an extent and was so materially improved that I received many favorable comments, which is quite unusual, and pleased me very much.
SIDEWALKS
Gravel and ash sidewalks were built or resurfaced on 13 streets.
A contract was let this year to Powers Bros. of Brockton to rebuild Center St. and Taunton St. from near Lovell St. to the State road, but the repairing of the damage done to the adjacent property on Center St., due to the widening of this street was not included in his contract. This work was done by this department under the supervision of the State Engineer, and the expense was charged to the funds provided by the State, County and Town for the improve- ment of these streets.
BRIDGES
The ends of two of the piers of the bridge on Vernon St. over the Taunton River gave away early in the spring, . necessitating the patching of these with concrete. This bridge is in very poor shape and will have to be rebuilt before many years.
The large railroad bridge on West Grove St. was re- planked with asphalt planking, a new form of material, and is apparently giving good results.
As is usual each year some repairs were necessary on the stone bridge over the river on Nemasket St.
SEWERS AND DRAINS
The sewer and drainage conditions in the center of the town are very poor and require much constant expense to
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keep them operating in a satisfactory manner. Two much needed new drainage systems to relieve flooding conditions are on Vine St. and North St.
The usual number of stoppages in house connections have been taken care of and a few new connections added.
SNOW AND ICE.
There were five snow storms this year during which it was necessary to send out the plows, but considerable sanding was necessary.
EQUIPMENT
By carefully conserving our appropriation we were able to purchase this Fall two new trucks to replace three old ones, one of which had been in service since 1923. We also purchased repair parts for our other equipment so that we start the new year with our trucks and equipment in very good condition.
We therefore can operate our department with a much smaller appropriation the coming. year, without sacrificing our usual maintenance and construction program.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL F. ANDERSON,
Superintendent of Streets.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE, 1931
Middleboro
Through local and county-wide meetings of farmers and homemakers, through timely circular letters, through the 4-H clubs organized for the boys and girls of the county, and by means of personal correspondence, individual service to farmers and members of their families, and by assisting in the orderly marketing of agricultural products, the Plymouth County Extension Service, during 1931, co- operated with every town in the county in bringing to its citizens information regarding agriculture and homemaking. Very nearly six thousand families in the county have re- ceived assistance, information, or advice from the Extension Service this past year.
The following paragraphs summarize very briefly some of the ways through which the town of Middleboro was able to take advantage of service offered through this organiza- tion.
No town in the county has received as great an amount of personal service from the agricultural agents as has Middleboro. A total of eighty personal visits were made to farmers to give advice on dairying, poultry raising, fruit and cranberry growing and woodlot problems. Letters and bulletins were sent regularly to 396 farmers on these various subjects.
Two dairy meetings, a poultry meeting and another for turkey growers, all held in Middleboro during the year, furnished unusual opportunities for the citizens of the town to secure information on those subjects.
Through cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture, tests of sediment and the keeping qualities of
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the milk supply of Middleboro were made. This has been of help to the Board of Health in maintaining the high standards of the town.
During the county-wide rat control campaign, this past fall, 104 packages of especially prepared bait were supplied citizens of the town at cost.
In Middleboro, organized groups in child development, children's clothing, and garment finishes have completed units of work during the year. Many sections of the town were represented at our one-day school at which was demon- strated the preparation and service of community meals. Many homemakers have attended county-wide meetings in clothing selection. Registration for our monthly letters in child care and in gardening and canning totals over a hundred homemakers.
There were 239 4-H club members enrolled during the past year in the following clubs: clothing, food, garden, handicraft, music lovers, poultry and room improvement.
The organized clubs met regularly under the supervision of adult leaders. In the spring, exhibits of the articles made were held.
Maurice Goodell, Rock, was selected as the Plymouth County poultry delegate to the State 4-H club camp.
Sherwood Griffith won the first annual contest for ad- vanced handicraft club members in Plymouth County.
Florence Belrose won the news writing contest and re- ceived as a reward a trip to Camp Gilbert. Alice Howe was chosen as the delegate in foods to attend the state camp.
Lillian Jackson was selected as the representative from Plymouth County to attend the first state training camp for two weeks. Edith Graham was one of the delegates who attended Camp Field at Brockton.
Ethel Wiksten won fourth place in one class of the dress contest.
Garden club members raised products valued at approx- imately $500.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Middleboro, Mass. December 31, 1931.
Board of Health Middleboro, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith present my report as Inspector of Slaughtering from April 1, 1931 to January 1, 1932.
Total number of hogs slaughtered and inspected 8 These were all found to be clean and passed.
Respectfully submitted,
LESLIE N. CLARK, .
Inspector of Slaughtering.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
Middleboro, Mass. December 31, 1931
Board of Health,
Middleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith present my Annual Report as Inspector of Milk for the year ending December 31, 1931.
I have attended the hearings held in the State House before the Legislative Committee working on uniform laws for the inspection of Dairies and Farms. The feeling seems to be constantly growing that towns and cities should adopt regulations requiring pasteurized milk or milk from Tuber- culin-Tested cows only, and I think these regulations will become state-wide before many years.
The Plymouth County Extension Service has used the Methylene-Blue Test for keeping quality, also the Sediment Test, and had a very good report.
All our Producers are selling a very good grade of milk, as will be seen from a perusal of the results of examination of milk which show all above the State requirements.
The following list shows the yearly averages of all dealers in both pasteurized and raw milk as regards the percentage of solids and fats in their product, for 1931: -
Name
Solids
Fats
Wilfred Deane,
14.20
4.80
Paul Roberts,
13.95
4.77
Louis Pratt,
13.92
4.97
Clyde Turner,
13.90
4.77
Forrest Smith,
13.75
4.80
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Name
Solids
Fats
John Cushman,
13.70
4.50
W. I. Badger,
13.45
4.26
Hjalmar F. Soderholm,
13.33
4.62 (Pasteurized Milk)
Max Greene,
13.26
4.23
J. M. Foster,
13.25
4.23
Dr. Putnam,
13.22
4.10
D. H. Place,
13.21
4.26
M. G. Kayjian,
13.15
4.37
J. C. Martin,
13.15
4.24
B. F. Elliot,
13.12
4.41
J. O. Wikstein,
13.12
4.13
B. A. Kinsman,
13.08
4.29
(Pasteurized Milk)
A. B. Gibbs,
13.00
4.07
Robert Fickert,
12.96
4.01
Leslie Clark,
12.95
4.13
H. D. Jepson, Nook Dairy 12.95
4.07 (Pasteurized Milk)
Fickert & Son,
12.90
4.09 (Pasteurized Milk)
Hunt,
12.85
4.30
Arthur Angel,
12.85
3.88
D. Guidaboni,
12.79
3.81
Frank Maddigan,
12.78
3.90
Mina Carlston,
12.78
3.87
Joseph April,
12.75
3.80
Jost,
12.70
4.40
George Augers,
12.70
4.07
First National No. 2, Jepson,
12.70
4.00 (Pasteurized Milk)
Albert Deane,
12.68
3.96
Atlantic & Pacific, No. 2 Soderholm,
12.65
4.10 (Pasteurized Milk)
B. W. Shaw,
12.59
3.94
E. M. Burgess,
12.57
4.85
D. P. Kinsman,
12.57
3.88
Antone Rose,
12.46
3.59
Ernest Pratt,
12.40
.3.70
Charles Clark,
12.38
3.57
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Arthur Standish,
12.37
3.73
D. J. Crist,
12.34
3.67
S. J. McKenna,
12.31
3.39
Paul Silvia,
12.30
3.60
C. H. Bryant,
12.30
3.40
George Deane,
12.20
3.60
A. Sabalewski,
12.02
3.25
Following is a list of the pasteurized milk dealers showing their bacterial averages for the year 1931 :-
Name Bacterial Average
H. D. Jepson, Nook Dairy, Plymouth, Mass. 3,475
Atlantic & Pacific, No. 2, Soderholm,
West Bridgewater, Mass.
4,700
Hjalmar F. Soderholm, West Bridgewater
5,300
First National, No. 2, Jepson, Nook
Dairy, Plymouth, Mass.
9,300
B. A. Kinsman,
14,000
Fickert & Son,
16,300
Following is a list of the raw milk dealers showing their bacterial averages for the year 1931:
Name
Bacterial Average
C. H. Bryant,
3,400
B. F. Elliot, 5,500
Paul Roberts,
8,100
Ernest Pratt,
8,300
B. W. Shaw,
8,800
E. M. Burgess,
9,800
John Cushman,
Below 10,000
A. B. Gibbs,
10,900
Charles Clark,
11,100
W. I. Badger,
11,600
George Deane,
12,000
Dr. Putnam,
12,300
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Name
Bacterial Average
Frank Maddigan,
12,600
Paul Silvia,
14,400
J. O. Wikstein,
15,400
D. J. Crist,
15,800
Mina Carlston,
16,500
D. H. Place,
18,800
Wilfred Deane,
20,000
Forrest Smith,
20,000
Antone Rose,
21,300
D. P. Kinsman,
21,500
Albert Deane,
21,800
D. Guidaboni,
22,700
Leslie Clark,
23,200
George Augers,
23,500
Louis Pratt
24,700
J. C. Martin,
27,100
S. J. McKenna,
28,000
Arthur Standish,
28,700
A. Sabalowski,
32,100
Arthur Angel,
32,800
Clyde Turner,
33,900
Jost,
42,000
M. G. Kayajan,
52,800
Joseph April,
57,000
Hunt,
96,000
Max Greene,
115,700
J. M. Foster,
309,100
Robert Fickert,
349,300
NOTE: The State allows in the raw milk a Bacteria Count of 750,000 and in Pasteurized milk a Count of 50,000.
Following are results of average of cream samples :- Name Fat
Town Farm,
5712%
Fickert & Son,
53%
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Name Fat
B. A. Kinsman,
51%
Franklin Creamery,
50%
H. D. Jepson, Nook Dairy,
44%
Hjalmar F. Soderholm,
43%
Kayjian,
38%
Following are bacterial averages of cream: Name Bacteria
Town Farm,
22,700
Fickert & Son,
310,000
Kayjian,
690,000
B. A. Kinsman,
5,400,000
Milk Licenses issued
94
Oleomargarine Licenses issued
8
102
Analysis for Butter Fat
244
Solids
244
66
66
Bacteria
244
66 Garget
2
734
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN T. CONNOR,
Inspector of Milk.
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER
Middleboro, Mass. December 31, 1931
Board of Health,
Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the Year ending Decem- ber 31st, 1931.
We were very fortunate, in the epidemic of Infantile Paralysis throughout the State, that we had only seven cases, six of them children who all recovered; one adult, the only death.
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