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Weston, Thomas
East Grove
Salesman
Williams, Harold H.
Wareham
Photographer
Washburn, Charles P., 3rd
So. Main
Grain Employee
Waters, Charles J., Jr.
Ct. End Ave.
Electrician
Wills, Clarence
138 Arch
Wright, Crawford
Woodlawn
Barber
Young, Elmer H.
North
Mechanic
REPORT OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Year ending December 31, 1948 To the Town Manager and the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
51 Montello
Real Estate
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The activities of the Department of Public Welfare for the year end- ing December 31, 1948 have included the following:
Administration of General Relief Administration of Old Age Assistance Administration of Aid to Dependent Children Boarding of children in foster homes Operation of the Town Infirmary
The total expenditures by the Welfare Department for these various categories of Public Relief were $353,055.48. The sources from which all moneys were received to meet the expenses, including administration, were as follows:
Appropriation from the Town $255,746.86
Money from the Federal Government allotted to us by the Commonwealth 105,612.18
Refunds from all Departments 4,204.11
Total $365,563.15
The total amount of money spent for all types of Relief, in- cluding administration, was $353,055.48
Unexpended balance at end of year 12,507.67
Total $365,563.15
Receipts from all sources were as follows:
Estimated Receipts from the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts $131,513.72
Estimated Receipts from Other Cities and Towns
16,419.70
Estimated Receipts from Individuals for Aid received by them 1,869.84
Estimated Receipts from Produce, Sale of Hogs and Cattle
3,972.47
Receipts from the Federal Government allotted by the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts 105,612.18
Receipts from Recovery Account 270.00
Refunds 4,204.11
Total
$263,862.02
General Relief
The period of prosperity enjoyed by the citizens of the Town of Mid- dleboro during the war years, apparently, is at an end. That is, for that particular group who ride in high while they have it and when they do not, all roads lead to the Welfare Department or associated agencies. I am not speaking of the people who find themselves in embarrassing circumstances but I am speaking of the same few who have always depended upon the general public for their existence. Most of our cases on General Relief in- clude very worthy people and are entitled to whatever they receive.
Public Relief costs are still high due to the inflationary prices. Be- cause of this, budgetary adjustments are made by the State Department of Public Welfare every six months, making it mandatory for this department to refigure all budgets accordingly.
At the closing of this year, there were 33 active cases on General Relief consisting of 108 people.
The several charitable organizations in Middleboro have contributed generously of both their time and money to help meet emergencies in these cases. I believe they merit the thanks and consideration of all citizens. The organizations I have reference to are: The Thimble Club Daughters, the local Community Fund, the Salvation Army and the Good Will Society. Total expenditures for General Relief were as follows:
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Salaries
$2,601.07
Transportation
122.76
Postage
69.84
Office Supplies
69.64
Telephone
22.90
Social Service Index
23.00
Burials and Supplies
153.46
Clothing
1,022.86
Rent
326.00
Groceries and Meats
9,031.81
Medical Care and Supplies
983.89
Fuel, Light, Water
1,681.34
Board and Care
3,631.49
Cash Grants
9,398.34
State Institutions
1,878.22
Other Cities and Towns
1,240.62
Hospital Care
1,738.22
Total
$33,995.46
Town Infirmary
Our costs for maintaining the Infirmary this past year have been some- what in excess of that of previous years. Regardless of the expenditures, our net cost is possibly one of the lowest, if not the lowest, in the state.
Because of a fund left by a former inmate, we have been able to install a new hot water heater and an oil floor heater in the kitchen. A new gas stove has replaced the old range which has lightened the kitchen work.
I wish to thank all those who have taken an interest in the inmates at the Infirmary this past year, especially at Christmas time.
The average number of inmates was 24 weekly and the total cost per inmate was $4.44 per week.
The total expenditures at the Infirmary for the year ending December 31, 1948 was $20,958.45; receipts were $15,405.28, making a net cost of $5,553.17.
Expenditures:
Salary, Superintendent and Matron
$2,070.00
Wages, Employees
3,503.10
Transportation, Superintendent
124.96
Kitchen Range
350.00
Telephone and Supplies
45.96
Dry Goods and Clothing
241.34
Fuel, Light, Water
1,575.71
Grain
3,213.63
Truck and Tractor Repairs
35.93
Gasoline
264.65
Groceries and Meats
6,122.20
Farm Machinery
541.71
Medical Supplies and Care
960.60
Building Repairs
78.49
House Supplies
707.77
Barn Supplies
84.55
All Other
1,037.85
Total
$20,958.45
Old Age Assistance
Our case load on this category of public assistance has increased from
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312 cases on January 1, 1948 to 326 cases as of December 31, 1948, an in- crease of 14 cases.
The cost of living adjustment on Old Age Assistance was made on October 1, 1948, increasing the total budget of each case 8.3%.
The Federal Government is now reimbursing to the extent of one-half up to $50 per month plus a $5 bonus on each case.
Following is the list of expenditures and reimbursements on Old Age Assistance for the year ending December 31, 1948:
Salaries
$6,066.81
Transportation
332.76
Telephone
31.80
Office Supplies
313.70
Postage
512.20
After Death Payments
3,111.88
Cities and Towns
1,482.81
Cash Grants
233,923.46
Total
$245,775.42
RECEIPTS
Federal Reimbursement
$93,016.69
State Estimated Receipts
108,577.44
Other Cities and Towns
4,250.52
Refunds
2,041.55
Total
$207,886.20
Net Cost to Town
$37,889.22
Aid to Dependent Children
There is little to report on this type of assistance. As on Old Age Assistance, the same budgetary adjustment in the category of Aid to De- pendent Children was made on October 1, 1948.
At the closing of this year, there were 42 cases representing 96 de- pendent children compared with 32 cases with 75 dependent children on January 1, 1948.
The Federal Government now reimburses up to one-half of $27.00 for the first child and one-half of $18 for each succeeding child in the fam- ily plus a bonus of $3.00 for each eligible dependent child.
Following is a list of expenditures and reimbursements on Aid to Dependent Children for the year ending December 31, 1948:
Salaries
$2,584.54
Transportation
192.86
Office Supplies
86.22
Postage
15.00
Telephone
37.45
Cash Grants
49,410.08
Total
$52,326.15
RECEIPTS
Federal Reimbursement
$12,595.49
State Estimated Receipt
13,289.03
Recovery Account
270.00
Refunds
1,813.66
Total
$27,968.18
Net Cost to Town
$24,357.97
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The net costs of all types of relief to the Town of Middleboro after all receipts have been deducted was $89,193.46.
MARIA L. H. PIERCE FUND
No change has been made in this fund; the interest rate remains the same. It provides the inmates at the Town Infirmary with newspapers and a Christmas party.
In closing my report for the year 1948, I want to take this opportunity to thank all my associates, the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager and Members of the Finance Committee for their co-operation.
According to all reports, the Public Assistance program is due for some drastic changes during the year 1949. I ask that the public bear with us during this period and hope that we here in the Department of Public Welfare can continue to give the same service and humane treatment as in the past.
GEORGE C. MCKAY,
Welfare Agent.
REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Middleborough:
We submit herewith the report of the Board of Assessors for the vear 1948.
RECAPITULATION
Appropriations
$896,257.32
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
1,568.60
State Parks and Reservations
572.92
County Tax
22,652.64
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
8,428.57
Overlay of Current Year
18,035.14
Gross Amount to Be Raised
$947,515.19
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
359,048.99
Net Amount to Be Raised by Taxation
$588,466.20
Value of Personal Estate
$906,645.00
Tax
$52,585.41
Value of Real Estate 9,126,255.00
Tax
529,322.79
Total Value of Assessed Property
January 1, 1948
$10,032,900.00
Tax $581,908.20
Value of Omitted Property
4,130.00
Tax
239.54
Total Value All Assessed Property
December 31, 1948 $10,037,030.00
$582,147.74
Rate $58.00 per Thousand
Number of Polls Assessed
3,299
Tax $6,598.00
TAXES COMMITTED IN 1948
Commitments on Polls
$6,598.00
Commitments on Personal Estate
52,611.51
Commitments on Real Estate
529,536.23
Commitments on Motor Vehicles and Trailers
33,783.95
Total Taxes Committed
$622,529.69
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE
Number of Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed 4,054
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Value of Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed
$1,124,270.00
Tax on Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed 33,783.95 38.07
Rate per Thousand
ABATEMENTS
Personal and
Motor
Taxes abated in 1948
Polls Real Estate
Vehicles
Levy of 1945
$2.00
Levy of 1947
14.00
$245.43
$129.28
Levy of 1948
846.00
15,043.31
2,553.71
NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED
Horses
193
Neat Cattle
1,044
Swine
5
Fowl
67,873
Sheep
14
All Other
243
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
2,496
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
37,756
EXEMPT PROPERTY
Property of the Commonwealth
$31,500
Property of the United States
105,000
Literary, Benevolent and Charitable Institutions
410,090
War Veterans
5,360
Churches
336,840
Parsonages
27,935
Cemeteries
54,010
Schools
443,450
All Other
1,898,000
Total
$3,312,185
Respectfully Submitted,
HARRISON F. SHURTLEFF, FRED F. CHURBUCK, JAMES E. HOULIHAN,
Board of Assessors, Middleboro, Mass.
REPORT OF THE VETERANS' SERVICE DEPARTMENT For the Year Ending December 31, 1948
To the Town Manager and the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town of Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
Report of the Veterans' Service Department for the annual period ending December 31, 1948, is respectfully presented herewith:
During the past year the administration of Veterans' Affairs of Carver has been combined with the Middleboro office, paying their proportionate part of the expense as that of Lakeville. Expense of Veterans' Benefits is met by the State and Town on equal basis, each paying one-half of the
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expense on all such cases. Office records and benefit cases are checked and inspected regularly by State inspectors.
The following is a list of cases which has been completed by this office for the year 1948:
Insurance
97
Hospital cases
31
Mustering out pay
9
Back pay
6
War Allowance
3
Employment
400
Pensions
17
Personal belongings
4
Appeals
11
Cases reopened
17
Medical records
64
Investigations
72
Information given out
2200
Dependency allotments
5
Calls at the home of the Director for aid
Change of address
Letters sent out
6
Education, schooling
32
On-the-job training
41 5
Care of graves
240
Death gratuity
1
Change of beneficiary
22
Surplus property
31
Housing
119
War brides
2
Maternity cases
7
Civil service
27 4
Papers notarized
810
Terminal leave
64
Flags for burial
4
Headstones
8
Power of attorney
27
Veterans' benefits
22
Correction of discharges
9
Appeals of State Bonus
11
Obtaining records for applicants
327
Arrangements for burial
5
Ambulance cases
9
Unemployment compensation
90
Tools for on-the-job training
41
Photostatic copies
610
State Bonus
11
I wish to thank the Town Manager, Town Treasurer, and the Police Department for their co-operation during the past year of 1948.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS A. COLE,
Director Veterans' Service.
5 27 1410
Lost discharges
Burial claims
Bonds
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the fortieth annual report and detailed statement of duties performed by the Police Department of the Town of Middleborough for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 1948.
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Chief of Police Alden C. Sisson
Deputy Chief of Police Charles H. Rogers
Patrolmen
William W. Briggs William C. Elliott
William E. Gardiner Robert C. Germaine
Raymond J. Moffett Thomas L. Pittsley
Custodian William Hayward
Honorary Police Officer Alton R. Rogers
Reserve Police Officers
Joseph S. D'Elia Joseph Dutra
Richmond C. Matthews John B. Rinehart
Special Officers
Paul F. Anderson
Charles L. Guertin, Jr.
Lawrence A. Olson, Sr.
George A. Barney
Harry W. Hull
Roy W. Pendleton
Arthur F. Benson
H. John Hayward
John Rebell
Arthur B. Caswell
Clarence H. Hayward
Ralph Sampson
Chessman E. Coombs
Harold Jackson
Clarence L. Shaw
Ernest Crowell
LeRoy Mawhinney
Louis Tessier
Francis H. Crowley
George Mckay
William Watson
Fred F. Churbuck
Ernest T. N. Morgan, Jr.
Robert C. West James J. Vigers
Charles L. Guertin, Sr.
James A. McDonald
Lawrence W. Wilbur
Patrick J. McMahon
Offenses
Assault and Battery
Male 11
Female 0
Juvenile 0
11
Breaking and Entering in the Night-
Time and Larceny
5
0
0
5
Breaking and Entering in the Day- time and Larceny
1
0
0
1
Capias
8
0
0
8
Drunk
72
2
0
74
Insane
3
4
0
7
Motor Vehicle Violations
54
2
0
56
Non-Support
50
2
0
52
Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influ- ence of Intoxicating Liquor
14
0
0
14
Operating Motor Vehicle to Endanger 29
0
0
29
Total
John R. Dutra
William J. McBane
58
Neglect of Children
1
4
0
5
Animal Trespass
1
0
0
1
Assault with Dangerous Weapon to Rob
0
0
4
4
Carrying Dangerous Weapon
1
0
0
I
Contempt of Court
1
0
0
1
Cruelty to Animals
3
0
0
3
Defacing Building
2
0
0
2
Destruction of Property
2
0
2
4
Failing to Stop for Police Officer
1
0
0
I
Fish and Game Law Violations
7
0
0
7
Fornication
0
0
1
1
Fugitive from Justice
1
0
0
1
Gaming
1
0
1
2
Illegitimate Child Act
1
0
0
I
Illegitimate Child Support
6
0
0
6
Illegal Possession of Deer
1
0
0
1
Lewd and Lascivious
1
0
0
I
Malicious Destruction of Property
2
4
0
6
Manslaughter
2
0
0
2
Neglected Children
0
0
23
23
Using Profane Language to Opposite Sex
1
0
0
I
Runaway Children
0
0
5
5
Trespassing
5
0
0
5
Arrests for Other Police Departments
9
0
0
9
Lodgers
58
0
0
58
Statistical Report of the Police Department
Amount of fines imposed in Middleboro Court
$2,002.00
Buildings found open
236
Cases investigated
385
Disturbances quelled without arrest
68
Defective street lights reported out by police
137
Arrests for year, total
378
Males
300
Females
21
Juveniles
57
Non-resident
146
Local
232
Summons served
200
Sales or transfers of autos
1,650
Traffic and parking violations, warning tags
121
Defective lights on motor vehicles, tagged
25
Bicycles registered in 1948
114
Value of stolen and lost property recovered
$1,950.00
Conclusion
The Police Department is equipped with two cruising cars and one combination patrol and ambulance car. The two cruisers are equipped with two-way radio hooked up with transmitting station in police station.
The ambulance has covered 377 miles for the year; of this 34 calls were for accidents, total mileage 281. Ten calls for patrol, total mileage 88. One call for welfare, total mileage 8. Forty persons were taken to hospital in ambulance.
Cruiser Number 1 travelled 7,383 miles in patrol and investigations. Cruiser Number 2 travelled 15,866 miles in patrols and investigations.
There were no fatal accidents in Middleboro in 1948 and has had 649
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days without a fatality. In a statement issued by the Highway Safety Divi- sion of the Massachusetts Safety Council, Middleboro rates as number 3 of 10 leading communities from 5 to 10,000 population and number 4 in 12 leading communities in the State.
I wish to express my thanks and appreciation for the assistance and co-operation given by the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Finance Board, the Fourth District Court, the Superintendent of Schools and the Teachers, the Telephone Operators, the people of Middleborough and the Officers of the Department who have helped to make the administration of this department a success.
Respectfully submitted, ALDEN C. SISSON, Chief of Police.
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit for your consideration and approval the twenty- seventh annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1948.
APPARATUS
Engine No. 1 - Maxim 500 gallon pumper ,purchased June 28, 1920.
Engine No. 2 - Maxim 1000 gallon pumper, purchased April 23, 1928.
Engine No. 3 - Maxim 500 gallon pumper, purchased March 29, 1934. Engine No. 4 - Maxim 750 gallon pumper, purchased March 29, 1934. Ladder No. 1 - Maxim Quadruple, 750 gallon, double bank ladder truck, purchased March 26, 1946.
Dodge 1 ton Truck, purchased April 26, 1946.
Chevrolet 600 gallon Tank Truck.
1 Emergency Trailer Unit.
ORGANIZATION
The personnel of the Fire Department as of December 31, 1948 is as follows:
1 Permanent Chief
1 Permanent Deputy Chief
1 Permanent Captain
10 Permanent Men
5 Call Captains
38 Call Men
10 Substitute Call Men. Total 66 members.
SOUTH MIDDLEBORO
1 Call Captain
10 Call Men
2 Substitute Call Men.
Total 13 members.
OPERATION
Box False Alarms
Stills Warden Inhalator 1 Lakeville Carver
18
5
Squad 38
113 21
7 2
NO SCHOOL 10
70 Hour System with three additional men put into operation April 11, 1948.
MILEAGE AND EQUIPMENT USED
Mileage: Engines 1, 2, 3, 4, and Ladder
715
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Tank Truck
213
Patrol Car
2,780
South Middleboro Truck
253
Equipment:
Booster Line
19,200
Feet
21/2 inch Hose
3,900
Feet
11/2 inch Hose
2,200
Feet
Forestry Hose
9,650
Feet
Pyrene
7
CO2
17
Foamite
2
PROPERTY LOSS Buildings
Assessed Valuation
$18,950.00
Total Insurance
46,200.00
Damage to Property
16,913.00
Insurance Paid
9,413.00
Loss not covered by Insurance
5,500.00
Contents
Estimated Value of Contents
$18,825.00
Total Insurance
12,800.00
Damage to Contents
4,295.40
Insurance Paid
1,160.40
Loss not covered by Insurance
3,135.00
INSPECTIONS
Property 1,142
PERMITS ISSUED
Gasoline
3
Dynamite
7
Fuel Oil
242
REPAIRS TO BUILDING
New roof on main building and north wing. Side walls waterproofed.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASED AND INSTALLED
Apparatus:
New front wheels, tires and tubes, Engine No. 1.
New transmission, Engine No. 1.
Repairs to motor, Engine No. 3.
New tires and tubes on rear, Engine No. 3.
New batteries, Engines 3 and 4, Patrol Car and Tank Truck.
Two CO., Tanks.
One Gas Mask.
1,000 feet Hose.
One Hand Light.
Fire Alarm:
Repeater cleaned and repaired 21 -4 pin Cross Arms
Repairs to West Side whistle 15 -2 pin Cross Arms
12,220 feet Wire 8-6 pin Cross Arms
1,260 feet Wire Cable
3 - Code Wheels
120 feet Steel Tube 6 - Red Globes
16 - 1/2 inch Steel Tube Connectors 2 - Junction Boxes
12 - Steel Tube Couplings 1 - Hand Test Set
12-1/2 inch Weather Heads
45 - No. 8 Wire Connectors
21 - Point Insulators
1 - Red Light and Globe
68 - Glass Insulators
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I wish to extend my thanks to the members of the Fire, Police, and Electric Light Departments for their co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, BERTRAM TRIPP, Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year 1948
Warden Calls 21
Still Alarms
Grass and Brush
38
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Total
59
Estimated Damage
$285.00
COST OF EXTINGUISHING
Wages
$379.23
Maintenance and Operation
367.15
Total Cost
$746.38
RECEIPTS
For Burning Grass
$47.00
Railroad Fires
56.88
$103.88
Respectfully submitted, BERTRAM TRIPP,
Forest Warden.
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
Following is the annual report of the Weights and Measures Depart- ment for the year 1948.
SCALES
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Sealed
Con- demned
Plat. 5,001 to 10,000 lbs.
1
1
Plat. 100 to 5,000 lbs.
20
105
6
Counter under 100 lbs.
5
48
Counter 100 to 5,000 lbs.
2
15
Beam 100 to 5,000 1bs.
4
Beam under 100 1bs.
4
62
Spring 100 to 5,000 lbs.
2
20
Spring under 100 1bs.
22
90
Computing under 100 1bs.
4
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Personal weighing (Slot)
10
Prescription
5
1
WEIGHTS
Avoirdupois
549
1
Apothecary
47
Metric
52
LIQUIDS
Over one gallon
30
One gallon and under
37
Tank truck meters
2
19
Gas pumps
21
94
Oil measuring pumps
2
23
Grease pumps
6
3
Dry Measures
26
Yard Sticks
32
REWEIGHING
Total Tested
Number Correct
Under
Over
Beans
77
56
10
9
Bread
269
144
18
102
Butter
207
200
5
2
Cheese
110
102
1
7
Confectionery
165
155
5
5
Dry Commodities
176
125
10
41
Fruit and Vegetables
77
62
1
14
Flour
198
170
4
24
Lard
127
126
1
Oleomargarine
137
137
4
Meat and Provisions
22
21
1
Potatoes
117
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Respectfully submitted, FRED F. CHURBUCK, Sealer of Weights and Measures
REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR
Board of Selectmen
Middleboro, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit to you my report as Inspector of Wires of the year ending December 31, 1948.
Number of miles traveled - 1,663.
Number of inspections - 432.
Number of reinspections - 22.
Number of change-overs - 61.
Number of temporary meters - 11.
Number of new consumers - 112.
Respectfully submitted, EMILIO N. NIRO, .
Wire Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1948.
Number of male dogs licensed 698
Number of female dogs licensed 125
Number of spayed dogs licensed 242
Number of kennels licensed
21
Number of dogs picked up
96
Number of dogs redeemed by owners
64
Number of dogs killed
32
Number of dogs killed for individuals
112
Number of cats killed for individuals
137
Number of dogs sold
0
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR F. BENSON,
Dog Officer
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Honorable Board of Selectmen and Town Manager,
Town House,
Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit for your consideration the annual report of the Board of Health for the year ending December 31, 1948.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
The number of contagious diseases that was reported to this office was much greater than in 1947. Mumps and Chicken Pox having the greatest number of cases. Mumps was quite prevalent during the spring of the year and Chicken Pox was very prevalent during the fall and up to the present date.
The number of contagious diseases reported for the year 1948 are as follows:
Anterior Poliomyelitis
2
Chicken Pox
152
Dog Bite
15
Measles
10
Mumps
142
Scarlet Fever
2
Tuberculosis
2
Whooping Cough 10
It is still recommended that all physicians comply with the State Law in regards to reporting contagious diseases. All persons that have knowledge of a contagious disease shall so report such to this board in order that proper steps may be taken to prevent spread of such disease.
DEATHS
During the year 1948 there was issued for burial and removal permits a total of one hundred and thirty-one.
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The most common cause of death still remains to be the condition associated with the heart and circulatory system, followed by cerebral con- ditions.
DENTAL CLINIC
All school children, with the exception of the High School, were exam- ined by Dr. L. H. Fuller and assisted by Mrs. Harriet Thomas, R.N., and Mrs. Marita Tribou, R.N.
The number of students examined 829
Students with dental defects 535
Students with no dental defects 274
Bates School:
Number of students examined 392
Number of dental defects 238
A greater number of students were examined this year than in 1947. The number of dental defects are showing a decided increase over the year of 1947. It is again advisable to bring to the attention of the parents that proper care should be given to the children's teeth, thus preventing some of this increase in dental defects.
It is recommended that funds be made available to afford the use of Sodium Fluoride Solution to help prevent some of these dental defects. It is also recommended by this board, as well as all Dental Associations, that this treatment be used on children between the ages of 3 and 4, 6 and 7, 10 and 12. The use of this treatment consists of four applications properly spaced over time.
Students treated at the clinic:
Temporary fillings 140
Extractions 58
Cleanings
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DIPHTHERIA CLINIC
The diphtheria clinic was held again this year with Dr. A. V. Smith, assisted by the health nurse and also by the Middleboro Nursing Associa- tion.
Pre school:
Original completed 10
Original incomplete
8
Booster
12
Total 30
School:
Original completed 66
Original incomplete
9
Booster 67
Total 142
It is again recommended that all persons take advantage of this clinic as the protection the child receives from these inoculations prevents any outbreak of diphtheria that may occur and also lessens the severity of the disease.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
The collection of garbage has been very good this year and there have been very few complaints received from individuals whose garbage had not been collected, and these were taken care of as soon as possible. Some delay is encountered during the winter months due to the garbage disposal units not being properly protected from freezing.
Over a thousand tons of garbage has been collected and fed to the swine at the Town Infirmary, thus allowing the Welfare Department to show cash return from sale of such swine.
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The garbage truck has been kept in proper repair and the expense kept to a minimum.
To the citizens of the town, all food stores, cafes, restaurants, and road- side stands, the cost of such collection still remains at less than a cent a . week, therefore in order to insure proper collection it is recommended that all abide by the rules and regulations set forth for the collection of such garbage.
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